Check-in Hanyang (2024) s01e04 Episode Script

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Hold onto it tightly
so it is not swept away.
Okay.
- Super quick, right?
- Yes. This is really…
Wait, hold on.
Watch it.
Deok-su!
Deok-su!
Deok-su!
Deok-su!
Hong Deok-su.
Hong Deok-su, wake up.
He is awake.
Are you all right?
He is back.
What a relief.
We must move him
before his temperature drops.
Place him on my back.
- What about you?
- I am fine.
I will collect the cloths.
Take Deok-su inside.
Careful.
- Su-ra, can you help?
- Sure.
Careful.
Should we change his clothes?
Su-ra, bring me more dry cloths.
We must pat him dry.
I will be right back.
Hong Deok-su…
No…
No. There is no way.
My eyes must have deceived me.
Why are you outside? How is Deok-su?
No!
You cannot go in.
Why not?
There is something he urgently needs.
Which is?
A brazier to give him warmth.
It is over there.
- Right. Can you get this to him?
- Sure.
TWO MAKES ONE
The cloths!
Our cloths.
Where did it go?
Deok-su.
- Where are you going?
- To the stream.
- I must get to the stream.
- What?
- Deok-su.
- What? This is urgent.
You just woke up
from having nearly drowned.
The assignment should not matter.
It is worth risking my life.
You are in no shape to go anywhere.
Cheon Jun-hwa, I am perfectly fine.
I am Hong Deok-su, the man.
I mean…
Hey! Hong Deok-su!
A man, you say?
What was that? Is Deok-su awake?
Is Yongcheonru worth
risking your life over?
What do you mean?
He went to the stream
to collect the cloths in that state.
As if the task matters that much.
His family's future depends on it.
I worked my whole life
to be successful at Yongcheonru.
I am sure it is the same for him.
He is trying to make it
even though he almost drowned.
He is that desperate.
Jun-hwa, do you not have
any goals in life?
TWO MAKES ONE
The brass key.
That is the only key
to the safe which holds the shadow ledger.
Those two pieces must come together
to open it.
It cannot be opened by one alone.
That despicable Cheon has hidden
one of them somewhere in Yongcheonru
and is looking for the other.
Hong Deok-su is a woman?
Deok-su.
Oh… Hey, Eun-ho.
You seem to be fine, thankfully.
They did not fold themselves, you know.
It is not that.
I warned you about being reckless,
but you fell into the water
and ruined our cloths.
Eun-ho, did you happen to…
What?
Did you lose something of value?
You must have found it.
Tell me what this is.
What could this be
that had you run down here
the second you gained consciousness?
Give it back, Eun-ho.
I wonder what it is.
It is no ornament.
What is it used for?
It was my father's.
Your father's?
Yes.
It is the only item of his
that I have left.
It is also the reason
I must find success at Yongcheonru.
Now, give it back.
Hong Deok-su.
You only got it back because I found it.
Do not forget you are indebted to me.
Do not even think about going anywhere
until you pay me back.
What?
Deok-su.
Hey.
Is it not lights-out at Gyohwa Hall?
You say that
like I am not allowed to be here.
Well, I thought I would thank you for
looking past our previous transgression.
Anyway, you are working
late into the night.
It is a task you must soon learn to do
Lord Cheon has high hopes for you.
Why should I worry when there
already is a competent innkeeper?
Tell me what it is you want.
How would you like to make a deal with me?
A merchant would never turn down
a good deal.
Let me first hear what I have to gain.
The future grand proprietor
will be in debt to you.
That alone must be worth a great deal.
So?
I need 20 of the cotton cloths
used in Geumui Chamber.
Of course.
I will get you 20 cotton cloths.
I will have them delivered
to your quarters immediately.
I almost forgot.
This is a secret between you and me.
All right?
Cheon Jun-hwa, did you stay up all night
waiting for us?
The weight of these wet cloths
almost brought me to my knees.
Hold on.
You washed these all night?
The three of you?
Yes. Luckily, we found all 20.
Isn't that great?
It is.
All right. Let us move out.
They only need to be dried now. Come on.
- Can we rest a bit?
- Hurry up.
Sure. Let us go.
Here. Let me carry those.
Darn.
Hey, wait for me.
Those Elementary apprentices
will definitely get the boot today.
Seeing that they are still not here,
I guess they are digging somewhere.
What on earth?
I am tired.
Attention!
Today, you will be graded
on your assignments from Director Cho.
Let me see them.
You fool. Why is your jaw hanging?
- Pardon?
- Are you dazed
from all the washing and ironing?
No, master.
Expert apprentices, let me see your work.
Clean.
And also neatly pressed.
- Pass.
- Yes!
Myeong-ho!
What…
Fail!
Clean and neatly pressed…
They are not!
Fail.
Next.
Elementary apprentices, let me see.
They are clean.
Hold on. These are still damp.
But the clothesline
we were assigned to snapped.
Of course. I was wondering
when you would voice your excuses.
But…
We rewashed them all night
and did not have time to fully dry them.
And you? Add on to that already.
What is your excuse?
We do give you excuses, but--
Enough!
You four with your excuses.
At least today, you passed.
- Sorry?
- Pardon?
How can they pass when they failed
to complete the assignment?
Last night…
someone came by the management office
and bought 20 pieces of cotton cloths.
I had my doubts
and would have expelled anyone
who brought new sheets for inspection.
Every year, there have been those
who tried to buy their spots here.
I am giving you a pass
since I value their night-long commitment.
Do you understand?
- Yes.
- Of course.
Yes, master.
We passed!
LOW-INTERMEDIATE
EXPELLED
How could you
give the Elementary brats a pass?
- Take your yapping elsewhere.
- This is wrong!
Apprentice Number One.
How about some advice?
What if
someone had ruined your cloths
by snapping your clothesline last night?
What would you have done?
Well…
I am also of the Uiju Guild.
As one of its members,
I expect you to play fair.
A penny for your thoughts?
Do you feel guilty
for not helping us with the wash?
We are in the same boat anyway.
Hong Deok-su.
What? Come here.
All right. Allow these fists
of a true man to loosen your shoulders.
What is there to loosen
with the fists of a man?
Get back here.
I ought to thank you
for saving me yesterday.
How is it? I bet it feels good.
Goodness me. You…
My stomach. It must suddenly be upset.
- What?
- I will catch you later.
But…
You should not be running
on an upset stomach.
What?
What do you mean?
Loosen my shoulders
with those true man's fists of yours.
I see.
Such insolence! How dare you?
What did I say about being reckless?
When was I reckless?
You! Yesterday, you…
Cause trouble again
and you will get an earful.
Damn it.
My gosh! My stomach is killing me.
My stomach. It is killing me.
Those fists are not that manly.
Is that the best you can do?
GYOHWA HALL
RULES AND REGULATIONS
Finally, it looks better.
I applaud you all for making it this far.
Feast and rest up today.
What have you been served?
Yongcheonru's special meal for VIP guests.
It is the Dragon Feast!
Applaud!
Also, you will be allowed
to have drinks.
Do not drink too much,
but have a good time with your classmates.
Actually, no.
Have the time of your lives!
- Yes!
- All right! Thank you, master.
Let me see. What should I eat first?
Right. This one.
Jun-hwa, you have an upset stomach.
Take it easy.
What upset stomach…
Right. That is true.
Hong Deok-su,
you should also watch yourself.
You also have a severe stomachache.
Move over, will you?
There is more than enough space.
You can not leave my side
until your debt is paid off.
The food is delicious.
Good. Drink and eat up.
- We will enjoy this.
- Sure.
Something is off.
There is a motive
behind every generous act.
Drink up. There you go.
Expert apprentices.
We are allowed to drink the wine.
Pass me that.
Su-ra, pass me a glass.
But…
Hold on.
Does this not seem suspicious at all?
Leftovers could mean demerits.
Absolutely!
Eat up already.
Elementary apprentices,
why are you not drinking the wine?
Do you not know what kind of wine this is?
For 100 years…
No, this is 200-year-old liquor.
This rare wine can only be enjoyed
in Yongcheonru. Have a glass.
Of course.
There you go.
What the…
You cannot get drunk.
Why not? I am
Hong Deok-su, the true man.
Right. The Hong Deok-su, the true man.
Have another drink.
Yes, master.
Drink up!
Give it here, Deok-su.
What is up with you two?
You four with the excuses sure are tight.
It is a good day today,
so drink as much as you want.
- Sure.
- Yes, master.
What the…
What?
What is your problem?
Alcohol seems to be calling my name today.
- No.
- Not again.
What? Hold on.
Have you two always been fond of drinking?
Pour me some more. Let us party.
Sure. Drink as much as you want.
Seriously? What is up with you two?
Hey. Are you drunk?
- More.
- More.
What a good day this is.
The bottle's empty.
There is more wine here.
Here you go.
Come on!
- Cheers.
- Cheers.
Get a grip on yourselves.
What?
- Are you all right?
- Give me that.
Get a grip on yourself.
I am relieved that Eun-ho is not as drunk.
I beat Cheon Jun-hwa.
Are you all right? Hey, Lee Eun-ho.
Hey, Cheon Jun-hwa.
Hong Deok-su.
Red rice cakes and water.
- What is he saying?
- Ko Su-ra.
- Are you seriously laughing?
- Yes.
- Me?
- Yes, you. Kim Myeong-ho.
Myeong-ho.
You see, I am three years older than you.
That means I have had at least 3,285
more meals than you,
you brat.
You adorable little thing.
Have you lost your mind?
Du-sik, Seok-sam,
you should also speak up.
Quit kissing his ass
while talking shit behind his back.
Do you not agree, Myeong-ho?
When did I ever--
Hit him.
Not that hard!
Attention!
- Right. Did you enjoy your meal?
- Yes, master.
Good. Now that you have enjoyed it,
the test will begin!
What?
- However--
- Quiet.
Lord Jang of the Department of Food
will give the test in person.
Applaud.
- Over there. Wake up that log.
- Of course.
A clerk of Yongcheonru should know
how to nurse his drink.
That darn fool.
As your assignment…
you shall serve a meal.
All you have to do is recreate
and serve the meal you consumed today.
Every single bowl and plate
as well as the garnish
must be exactly the same.
Head Clerk Ji Yeon-hui will evaluate you.
You will be evaluated based on how perfect
your table setting is.
We hear you.
Shut it.
Get a grip on yourself.
Begin.
Hey, take this with you.
Are we supposed to go that way?
No, it is to the left.
- Why you…
- Wait for me!
Two more.
Move!
It is hot!
- Deok-su.
- Here, put it down.
The abalones…
A second round of drinks!
We are friends, right?
Yes, we are friends.
One more drink!
Grilled short rib patties…
Gujeolpan was placed in the middle.
- I am starving.
- I have not eaten all day.
Hurry up, will you?
- Of course.
- The braised short ribs?
To the back.
- These?
- By the rim.
I remember up to seven dishes.
This seems correct.
Braised abalones.
Braised abalones to the right.
- Here?
- No, not there!
To the east of the royal hot pot.
Here?
The grilled short rib patties.
These?
South of the royal hot pot.
Under it?
Not like that.
South, like this?
Well, this is surprising.
Eun-ho, are you sober?
I miss you, my father, the king.
- Who is there?
- Goodness me.
I think we got it close enough.
Right. Can we trust him though?
Hold on.
- Where are you going?
- Just a second.
Where is our youngest?
- Where is Deok-su?
- Get a grip on yourself.
When will Deok-su be back?
Where do you think one of them went?
It is over for them now that time is up.
Move. Make way.
Hong Deok-su.
Damn it.
The evaluations will commence.
This could never be served.
Fail.
Where are the sesame seeds
and the garnish?
And why are you missing lids?
Fail.
This is perfect.
You are the first ones to pass.
- Thank you.
- Myeong-ho!
You are the best.
Stop that.
Serve the pork.
Who placed this soup?
I did.
Number 30, Hong Deok-su.
Is there a reason behind this?
Well…
I wanted to serve the guest hot soup.
The food we were served was warm, you see.
Pass.
- Pass.
- We passed!
We passed!
The Expert apprentices
completed the assignment,
but the Elementary apprentices
served a guest.
Remembering to serve our meals hot
and in warm dishware
is the right attitude
for clerks at Yongcheonru.
- But Myeong-ho, we did as you said--
- Shut it.
Welcome to Yongcheonru.
EXPELLED, ADVANCED
EXPELLED, UPPER-INTERMEDIATE
EXPERT, ELEMENTARY
Can you please…
- Goodness.
- My gosh.
Goodness, you are heavy.
You sure are heavy.
I almost died.
That hurts.
I will drink it instead.
No, I will drink it.
No, let me.
The Gyohwa Hall apprentices
only have one task left.
Has Jun-hwa come to his senses?
He gets along well with his roommates.
I am seeing a new side of him.
I am sure he will act
more like a proper successor,
once he gets a taste of power.
What about Prince Muyeong?
There is nothing
out of the ordinary with him.
Are you going to support him?
I will see his compatibility
with my Jun-hwa.
If the two make better partners…
I will have no need
for the Minister of War.
What? You returned the brass key?
Did you have a drink?
Cheon's brass key is a set of two.
But I only saw one of them last night.
But why did you give it back?
He must not be suspicious of me
if I am to find out where he obtained it.
Beom-ho, I have a task for you.
Of course.
Find out about Hong Deok-su.
Who his father was
as well as where and how he grew up.
Look into him in detail.
Yes, Your Highness.
Eun-ho, have you sobered up?
I was hardly drunk.
Do you know where Deok-su is?
Oh, Deok-su?
Why do you ask?
Well, he went to bathe a while ago,
but he is not back yet.
I will go and look for him.
No, it is fine.
Let me look for him. You may stay back.
No, I will look for him.
No, you should rest.
What has suddenly gotten into you,
Jun-hwa?
By chance, did you…
Gosh, no.
I was only…
I respect it.
What do you respect?
Are you two still drunk?
Goodness. What an exhausting day.
All that hard work today
has got me aching all over.
But since we passed today's test
and I am in a good mood,
I will let this slide.
Gosh, my body needs rest.
Goodness.
Deok-su, you should lie down
more carefully, okay?
Unbelievable. Do you have any idea
how exhausting it was
for me and Su-ra
to carry you two back here?
Lee Eun-ho.
I paid you back
for saving me the other day.
I should also rest.
This is nice.
You seem to be in a good mood today,
Minister of War.
Getting a glimpse of you
has been quite the challenge.
To what do I owe this pleasure?
Has your visit to Prince Eunseong
cured whatever has been
bothering your knees?
The innkeeper served you well in my stead.
What?
Right.
That she did.
Thanks to the gold bars
you had her deliver,
the appointment is being planned
without a hitch.
I appreciate it.
What should I do
with the Minister of War's gold?
It is still not the right time.
Be patient.
I am pleased to hear it was of help.
It will not be long before Prince Seonyang
is installed as crown prince.
I must say I am excited
for the appointment ceremony.
One cannot be sure.
Would His Majesty give that order
while Prince Muyeong
recuperates in Onyang?
He will.
I already have a plan in motion.
It seems a royal artifact
has been found at the murder scene.
You must have something else planned.
I see you are completely clueless.
Everything will eventually go my way.
I advise
that you stop weighing your options
between Prince Muyeong and Prince Eunseong
and choose your side.
- Coming!
- What a treat this is.
What took you so long?
Sorry about that,
but you can see we are busy.
- Goodness. Welcome!
- Right.
Is this where Hong Deok-su lives?
He was born and raised here.
His late father was a gambler.
He died leaving a pile of debt,
and his wife raised their son.
Here you go.
Please enjoy.
- Are you kidding me with this?
- Please enjoy.
I hear you. I will give you more.
- Take your time.
- This is a treat.
- That was amazing.
- Is that so?
- Did you enjoy your food?
- I did.
- I will be back.
- Sure thing.
- Can I have more radish kimchi?
- What?
Excuse me, a plate of meat, please.
Of course, my lord.
Here you go.
Is it not too busy to manage on your own?
Goodness. My son used to help out,
but he went somewhere far away
to make life better for me.
- You must feel reassured.
- I sure do.
Please enjoy.
- Excuse me.
- Yes? Goodness me.
So he lived here with only his mother.
Why are you still here
when we were granted our first leave?
Cheon Jun-hwa, go ahead and have fun.
Head Clerk Ji Yeon-hui
is one of the people
closest to Lady Seol Mae-hwa, right?
Do you also wish to be a head clerk?
Darn, that fruit fly.
Well, then, I am off.
Sure. Enjoy your day.
Have a good one.
That reminds me!
Get us some pumpkin taffy.
Su-ra, are you not going out?
Well, I do not have anywhere to go
or any money.
Likewise.
I became the head of my family
following my father's death.
No way. My father also died young.
We need to be successful for sure.
Right, Su-ra?
Right. We will do that.
We will.
- Anyway, let us continue.
- Right.
- It--
- Are you the only ones left?
Yes, master. It is only us two
from the Elementary apprentices.
That is good.
How would you like to do some work?
- Sorry?
- Sorry?
- Work? That--
- It is worth merits.
- I am in.
- I am in.
JEONGJU HALL
COOKING AREA IN YONGCHEONRU
What kind of guests are they serving
that they needed our help?
Beats me.
The others will be thrilled
about the points we scored.
What?
Whatever.
All this hard work
will have us come out on top, right?
We should.
Of course.
Are you angry?
Get your taffy! Taffy!
That reminds me!
Get us some pumpkin taffy.
Darn. As if I should
do Deok-su any favors.
Did you not bring anything?
Goodness. I am too starved to even walk.
WANTED
REWARD 100 NYANG
I will have a geun of pumpkin taffy.
A geun?
Of course. A geun of pumpkin taffy
and a little extra.
Goodness! I see you were
able to recognize the five-color candy
that is most popular
among the ladies in Hanyang.
Would you like some?
What?
Give it to your lady as a gift,
and her heart will melt.
No! My lady, did you say?
There is no one like that.
But you are tall and handsome.
I wonder what the problem is.
Goodness.
Then how about
I read your fortune with the taffy?
Cut the nonsense
and hurry up with my taffy.
Sure.
Here. What does this mean? Look.
Goodness gracious!
It is obvious
that your fates are entwined,
but there is a blockage.
Goodness. I told you I would not do it.
What? Lee Eun-ho?
Who is this?
He is an older friend.
Someone I am close to.
Yes, I am older.
He is younger.
Friend, would you like some taffy?
You gobbled the meat soup by yourself
and have no room for dessert.
I will enjoy these.
Should I also tell your fortune
with taffy sticks?
Do not do it. He is a quack.
You are on a lucky streak!
Whatever you are looking for
is in your vicinity.
However,
you should make haste
since many others are after it.
What a fraud.
You said I had a blockage.
In your case, all you have to do
is get rid of that blockage.
Besides, relationships
have endless possibilities.
Eun-ho, it must feel nice
to know you are on a lucky streak.
Meanwhile, should I just start over?
There is a blockage everywhere.
Are you trusting the words
of a taffy vendor?
Do not be rigid.
What harm does it do to heed his words?
Why did you buy so many of them?
These?
Deok-su asked me to pick up pumpkin taffy.
Want some?
Are you
and Deok-su very close?
Listen. I…
- About Hong Deok-su…
- What about him?
Well, I…
I was wondering
what he and Su-ra were up to.
We are always a group of four,
so it feels like something is missing.
Wait for me.
Look here, Hong Deok-su and Ko Su-ra.
- What is it?
- Master Bang asked for snacks.
Get them to him yourself then.
Why tell us to do it?
He told me to tell you.
Take it up with him.
Come on. Let us get this over with.
One should peel the onions.
The onions?
Are they also worth merits?
Probably.
Hong Deok-su, hurry on over.
- I will deliver them.
- Sure. See you later.
JAKYAKJAE:
AN ANNEX SUITE IN YONGCHEONRU
Place the candlestick here.
Bo-bae.
Yes?
Did you place the clothes and accessories
for our guest in the dressing room?
Yes.
Male clerks cannot be seen
in the vicinity of Jakyakjae.
This is an important guest of Lady Seol's.
I will keep that in mind.
He asked for snacks
from Jakyakjae's kitchen.
Also, at the sight of guests,
we are to drop to our knees,
bow, and welcome them loudly.
Where are you headed?
To get snacks.
As if that is a task for two people.
Get the snacks on your own.
You will head back to peel onions.
Right, of course.
Who are you?
I am an apprentice from Gyohwa Hall
and here to get snacks--
Quiet!
The guest has arrived.
What…
Where are you taking me?
- Get in!
- What?
Will Myeong-ho forgive us
if we receive merits for peeling these?
But why should we peel so many?
Who would eat these tangy things?
Sang-u, did you not get the memo?
We have a guest at Jakyakjae today.
That old geezer
only has the female clerks…
tend to him.
He has a fit at the sight of men
and only claims girls.
Hornier than a rabbit, that one.
- What the…
- What?
A lecher who punishes men on sight…
is at Jakyakjae?
What? There is a man inside Jakyakjae?
Who? Who let him in here?
I hid him in the dressing room for now.
Nothing gets past that man.
If he gets whiff of this,
we will pay with our lives.
Please forgive me.
Why the urgent steps? Where is our guest?
He was escorted inside.
Has his bed and bath
been prepared to perfection?
There is no question about it.
I must check for myself
if it has been properly prepared.
Lead the way.
Pardon?
Who is this guest
that I have to hide here?
The floor is slippery.
- Polish it harder.
- Of course.
What is in here?
Deok-su is in trouble.
- Deok-su?
- Deok-su?
The lecherous geezer at Jakyakjae will…
Make sense, will you?
Deok-su went where?
The guest staying there
punishes men on sight,
but Deok-su went in there.
A lecherous geezer? Damn it.
It is the room
for clothes and accessories.
There is no need to check--
He especially prefers the clothes
to be light pink.
Of course. We are well aware of his taste.
What about his taste?
Is there a problem?
Of course not.
Nothing is impossible at Yongcheonru.
This!
It is the only figured silk
that was delivered from Hanyang.
Not even the queen
was able to obtain it yet.
An artisan embroidered these
with gold thread--
Fine, I hear you. Bring that to him later.
Is she gone
or not?
Anyway, why should I even hide?
Is she gone or not?
What should we do now?
WEOLBAEKJEONG
The deed to Hong Min-sik's house?
I am having the property mediator sell it.
JIBJUREUM, REAL ESTATE AGEN
But you went as far as killing that man
for this house, so why?
It has been more than a decade.
I should let it go.
What happened to his daughter?
Hong Jae-on…
must have died back then.
The child who was swept down to Mapo Dock
must have been her.
Still, we should continue
searching for her.
Anyway,
I hear our guest is arriving today.
I was on my way to Jakyakjae
to greet him just now. I shall go.
Wait.
I shall join you this time.
Since he does not take a liking to men,
you have never come with me to greet him.
I doubt he will dismiss
the Grand Proprietor of Yongcheonru.
I will prepare your sedan chair.
Hong Deok-su?
How dare you step foot in here?
I was told to bring snacks--
Shut it.
If the guest finds out
that a man entered this place,
we will not live to tell the tale.
What?
We must figure out a way.
That foot stone is not grounded.
Secure it.
Hong Deok-su…
WANTED
REWARD 100 NYANG
They searched for her
and stopped five years ago,
and someone is looking for her again.
Not even the government rewards you
this much for finding a person.
The reward is 100 nyang.
Who could she be
that they are offering such a huge reward?
Where on earth are you going?
She is a gift for our guest.
Just do as you are told.
Did she just refer to Deok-su as a gift?
Once we climb over this wall, we will
be responsible for what happens next.
We cannot give Deok-su up
to the lecherous geezer.
Eun-ho, where are you going?
Did you think you could save Hong Deok-su
by climbing over the wall
and eavesdropping?
Did it not occur to you that
your foolishness could cause more harm?
To change the ways of Yongcheonru,
become its proprietor.
Grand Proprietor Cheon, I seek your aid.
You do not need to ask.
Should Prince Muyeong marry
the Minister of War's niece,
Prince Seonyang will be
the next crown prince.
What is going on between you and Deok-su?
I was only trying to protect
what I had to.
What exactly were you protecting?
Probably the same thing
you were trying to protect.
Has anyone seen Hong Deok-su take a bath?
Even during the game, he adamantly
refused to take his shirt off.
It cannot be.
My lord, allow Yongcheonru
to present its gift for you.
- Take it off.
- What?
Take it off this second!
Subtitle translation by: Hyelim Park