As the village’s festival continues, the boy from the cursed
village [CV] looks at boss [I previously called him leader] and his master. He
thinks that it turns out that boss’s name is Ouk [guesswork from 吳旭;
I don’t know if it is a typo from the last chapter = it was his name was
mentioned, not ‘pension’ ^^;].
“It’s the first time I have heard of it. It is because he
knows everything so I thought that leader is team leader’s...” Ouk tells CV boy
to go and carry out the next part of the plan. CV boy says okay. As CV boy
heads out the door, he suddenly stops and asks Ouk if he did well.
“I only have to do it according to what you said and it will
really be of help to god, right?” Ouk smiles and says that’s right. This made
CV boy smile. He says that he’ll be going. After CV boy left, Eyepatch asks,
“god? Are you up to some trick again?”
Ouk tells him that not long ago, that boy lost his mother so
he did that only for the boy not to be so broken-hearted. “It is simply giving
him a goal that he can chase after, that’s all. *looks down to see CV boy
happily running among the crowd* You know about this more clearly, right,
Master?
...There’s no doubt that he would be so engrossed in it when
he is keenly going after that goal. Thus, he’ll forget all the painful things.”
CV boy is telling the people about hearing that there is an albino [white
person] there. A person asks what he meant by that.
Another person says that he also heard about it, the child
of god had appeared at a nearby village. Someone asks if that is true. Ouk continues
to say, “Of course, that is simply a dream wherein no one knows when one will
wake up from.”
CV boy passes by the theater’s tent. He smiles upon seeing
Mino looking at Saga. Mokmok calls out to Yuri/Saga to quickly come over. Saga
says okay. Mokmok asks if she knows the drama’s sequence. Saga says yes, and it
is like what Juryu had already mentioned.
Mokmok says that even if they didn’t have time for practice
but basically, they would ad lib their performance so there’s no need for her
to be too worried. Saga says okay.
Gesturing to Rabbit [front tooth] who is doing some
vocalizations, Mokmok says that it is fine for her to just act it out in
accordance to Rabbit’s explanation since he already knows the details. Mokmok
worriedly looks at Saga and says, “Yuri, I’m sorry and also thank you very
much.”
Saga says that she should be the one saying that and she absolutely won’t forget this kindness. Hitting his little gong, Rabbit calls out for everyone to concentrate and listen for a while. “Today, I have a story and it goes like this~~
Saga says that she should be the one saying that and she absolutely won’t forget this kindness. Hitting his little gong, Rabbit calls out for everyone to concentrate and listen for a while. “Today, I have a story and it goes like this~~
...*Jamalta, Ouk and the crowd watch intently* It is said to
be an old story about the royalty!” Twin ponytails ask Mokmok if it is really
okay to perform it like what Juyu said since they even included the added part
of the story. This shocks Mokmok that he goes, what!?
At Nakrang, a servant reports to King Choewi. Wi [/I think
Choe is a surname so I’ll drop the Choe from their names] says that in the end,
Jim Geumgong [the guy with an injured eye because Choedal, first prince, hit
him; chapter 8] has already passed away and it is caused by the prince/s’s...
The servant tells His Majesty that the First Prince is also
very worried because it is a very sudden incident. “That is also because he’s
own confidant has been stabbed.” Wi says that arrogant guy would give in [/bow
his head] at this time. “Tell the First Prince to personally bring the [death?]
offering. That idiot!”
The servant says yes, Your Majesty. Wi asks him what’s going on with that Third Prince. The servant apologizes and says that it seems that just like before, the same illness had recurred so it is very difficult for him if he wants to move. “And also...the break out is happening more frequently.”
Wi asks could it be that it is like before, he can become
paralyzed. The servant can only say, Your Majesty. Rubbing his forehead, Wi
says that whether it is that person or that person, they aren’t satisfied.
“Really wanted to dispose of [/clean up] everything.” The servant can only bow.
At some hot outdoor bath, Baldie is sitting nearby.
Submerged in the hot pool, Cheongye is holding [Choe] Geum (2nd prince). Geum
says that the king always won’t abdicate the throne even if he suffers from a
chronic condition.
“Even if he doesn’t have an illness, he doesn’t even have a
bit of care about his children. He is simply a man filled with desire and
stubbornness... The First Prince is really exactly the same as him like that. Jim
Dagong [the father of Geumgong; appeared in chapter 15] is the First Prince’s
trusted aide...
...But from his heart, that stupid First Prince ignores him.
Usually, he [Dagong] would also treat his own son, who knows manners, as a thorn
in his flesh. The smaller ability one has, all the more he would be jealous of
all sorts of things.”
Cheongye asks him how about him. Geum says that he is simply a shattered bowl. He grabs Cheongye’s face and says that she is the wine inside the shattered bowl. He looks at her and asks, “You wanted to kill me, right?” Cheongye says that if he gives her an opportunity then she’ll do it.
After coughing a bit, Geum says that finally, it is of use
now. “Yes, it is not yet time. I know of the way to remove this curse. It is
okay as long as I eliminate the evil [/sin]’s seed just like before... *scene
of someone holding up her hand to young Choegeum and saying, “Geum...save
mama!”
But, he just stared down* Then, I can stand up again. Okay, if I think of that-- Sa[ga], it looks like I have to find you, girl.” At the theater, Saga narrates that when she was ten years old, she left her family. “In the palace, I don’t know anyone.”
But, he just stared down* Then, I can stand up again. Okay, if I think of that-- Sa[ga], it looks like I have to find you, girl.” At the theater, Saga narrates that when she was ten years old, she left her family. “In the palace, I don’t know anyone.”
While clanging his little gong, Rabbit sings, “So scared. ♪
So lonely-♪ Whether it is the king or the princes, they don’t welcome her~♫
Then, why is she brought back there♪” One of Gyurong’s men drools and blushes.
He says that she is really a beautiful beauty!
Gyurong [the village head who wants them to perform there] says
that it is as he told him. Another guy worriedly asks isn’t this Princess Nan’s
story? “Is it alright?” Gyurong happily says that on contrary, it is merely a
commoners’ entertainment so the royal family won’t care about it.
The worried guy says that is true but Geumgong has just
passed away...so worried... Gyurong suddenly shouts what, Jim Geumgong is
already dead?! The worried guy says that Gyurong left the village so he didn’t
know. “It was said that this time around, it is Jim’s night festival [/offer
sacrifice to the dead; perhaps like the festivities for the deceased Geol clan
before]...
...The First Prince will soon come to the village because of
the funeral. *Gyurong starts to tremble in fear* At this time, they have always
covered up the things about Princess Nan. For it to be brought out, it will...”
While the other guy laughs, Gyurong runs off and curses. “I need to immediately
sto..stop it!!”
Jamaltra is surprised as he thinks what is this play. “Who
made the princess talk about this story? Also, in front of so many people--
Damn it, this is definitely a play that someone had maliciously put up!!
*running towards the stage* It’s too dangerous! Even if it is right now, I have
to bring the princess down [/off the stage]!”
Rabbit continues to sing, “Even if she hates the lonely
imperial palace, she also cannot leave~~♪ She’s a young spirit who collapsed merely
because of her parents’ departure~~♪” While dancing, Saga thinks that it is
very strange for she thought that she really knew her sister—
“I merely remember the things that I’ve heard and seen. I
totally didn’t think about sister’s situation or perhaps, her feelings.
Obviously, I really miss [her]...” Then, she sees the ghost of young Nan
standing near Rabbit and the musicians. She looks at downcast young Nan. Then,
she overhears some maids.
Maid 1 said that they heard that Nan is the daughter of the
frontier [/border]’s translator official. “They didn’t even bring along a
servant girl because they are so impoverished. Maid 2 said that she heard that
the First Prince had coveted her [Nan] mother. “The daughter was snatched away because
things didn’t go smoothly.”
Saga looks at young Nan who slightly glances at the side.
Maid 1 said the prince hated her when it was in vain for him to get close to
her. Saga looks surprised as young Nan looks at her. She approaches Saga and
carries a baby that was held out by the maid.
The maid tells her that this is the youngest princess. “Five
days after she is born, the king gave her a name. It is Saga.” Saga is
surprised to see young Nan looking happy.
Older Nan touched hands with young Saga and said, “Sister
will protect you. No, actually, you’re the one protecting me. Saga, it is
because you are around, sister won’t be lonely, won’t be scared.” As the other
cast holds up streamers and pass by her, Saga looks flustered and surprised.
Watching the play, Eyepatch is tightly gripping the railing.
Ouk tells him that there’s no need to be too angry at the shopkeeper[? Juryu’s
boss]. “At least, the people can know the truth through the stage play. Also,
they’ll remember it, right? *Eyepatch glares at him* Your whole family...the
grim demise of those pitiful lives.”
Flashback: Cheongye’s brother introduced himself to Nan as
Geol family’s fifth child, Sojun [guesswork from 邵春] Holding her embroidery work, Nan
looked at him. He said that he heard that her stomach is severely bloated so he
came to feel her pulse. [<- Traditional herbal doctors feel the pulse to
know one’s illness]
Sojun looked surprised. He tells the servant to blend
together the two of this to become one medicine. Nan refused to drink the
medicine. The maid looked flustered. Nan is surprised when Sojun thanked her. He
says, “In order for the princess to quickly recover her health, let this small
man do his utmost effort...
...I promise you that I’ll personally prepare your food and the
medicinal ingredients with utmost care and attention. *bent down to her with
hands together* Please, I beg of you-- Please believe this little man. Please
value your health.” End flashback.
Saga narrates that it ought to be quite good if this kind of
person is the child’s father. “For the time being, I have this kind of dream.” Clang
clang. Rabbit sings, “But the princess-sama is engaged to the savage♫ The child
in her belly has also fallen into a dangerous predicament~♪”
There is a scene of Nan being driven away by the Malgal
clan. Saga continues to say, “This child is my child. No matter who the father
is, I need to take care [it]... Please promise me to definitely protect my
small weak child.” The audience starts to talk among themselves.
Someone says that the details aren’t the same as the play
before. Another person says that this isn’t the folklore that is passed
around...isn’t it that! Someone else says that the royal family ought not to
let them off with this.
Biting his fingers, Mokmok look really aghast. Twin
ponytails trembles and asks Mokmok if this is really alright? Flashback: Geum,
together with Baldie and soldiers, confronted Sojun in front of his house.
Sojun’s family look terrified. Surprised Sojun asked if the princess personally
said that.
Geum smiled and said that’s right. “She told the king that
you two mutually love each other and had a child.” The others behind Sojun say
that is impossible. “Young master, please say that it isn’t so. This is a
baseless accusation!” A woman holds back one of the men and tells him to be
quiet.
Sojun looked down and closed his eyes. While a servant calls
out to him that they already knew [the truth], Sojun went to his parents.
“Mother. Father.” The father held the trembling mother’s shoulder. The mother
says that they know that it isn’t his fault. Sojun said, “I’m sorry” then
walked away.
The mother tried to reach out and call for him. Sojun
prostrated down to Geum sand said, “I’ll assume all of the responsibility. But
please, show mercy and forgiveness towards the princess and child, and also my
family.” Soon, Nan watched as the servants hoisted up Sojun who is crucified on
the cross.
Narration: “Not only because of responsibility and trust. It
is simply that no matter what, I have to protect in order to forget the pain...
and also...my greed. I obviously knew that this kind of thing might happen-- It
is because you are too dazzling.” Teary-eyed Nan muttered, sorry.
At the side, Soujun’s family members lie bloodied and dead. “I’m sorry.” Tears continued to flow down her eyes. Nan bent down on the ground and hold her stomach. “I’m sorry.” Narration: “I obviously don’t have any strength. Yet, according to my own heart, according to my own desire, it is because I love you.” End flashback.
At the side, Soujun’s family members lie bloodied and dead. “I’m sorry.” Tears continued to flow down her eyes. Nan bent down on the ground and hold her stomach. “I’m sorry.” Narration: “I obviously don’t have any strength. Yet, according to my own heart, according to my own desire, it is because I love you.” End flashback.
Mino is surprised to see Saga crying as she says, “I’m
sorry.” As Saga covered her face, Mino wants to reach out for her but someone
pulled his arm. He looked down to see CV boy telling him to come with him.
Freaking out Gyurong grabs Mokmok’s collar and shouts, “Let me say! Immediately
end the play! If this keeps up, there will be a big problem!!”
Mokmok timidly tells him that the play is already over— They
are shock by a loud whistle sound. Soldiers shout for no one to move! “We
received a report on you people in the theatrical troupe! All of you will go to
the government office!!”
Gyurong, Mokmok and Twin ponytails freak out over ‘government
office’?!!! While everyone is buzzing about the ruckus, Ouk says that it looks
like they came just in time. Jamalta worriedly thinks that it is the king’s
soldiers!! “They were fooled-!!”
Comment: That is
one very depressing Romeo-Juliet type of story. We’ve learn more about Nan.
With that kind of life and ‘sin’, it was really inevitable that she finally
took her life. The men of the Choe royalty are really evil. But then, that kind
of people with that kind of power, do tend to leave broken lives in their path.
Nan was really unwanted even by the prince who took her away
from her family. It seems she was some hostage of some sort. Even the maids
look down on her. Perhaps, it was taking care of Saga that had kept her sane. From
google, it seems that a bloated stomach is one of the symptoms of pregnancy.
So, she was already pregnant by the time she met Sojun.
I believe Sojun knew about it so he had to reassure her that
he will take care of her and not give her anything that will be harmful to her. I
almost wondered if it was a one-sided love on Nan’s part. But most likely,
Sojun also loves her that he decided to sacrifice himself for her, the child
and his family. Unless, it is just because, he is a ‘good guy’.
That good intention was for naught. Most of the clan was
wiped out. Most likely tortured and killed. Nan is also guilty of that ‘good
intention’. Geum tricked her into believing and hoping that king will approve
of their relationship if she confesses everything.
Well, actually, it is lying who the real father is. I don’t
think crying and apologizing for what happened is going to cut it because of
what happened. So, Cheongye’s revenge is understandable though in a way, she is
like the royal family, since she wants to get back to everyone even those who
are not at fault over what had happened.
I’m not quite sure what’s with Cheongye and Geum. I think
Geum knew who she is but I guess she is useful for his physical needs. Based on
what the king mentioned, Geum seems to have periodic paralysis. He thinks that
it is a curse and apparently, torturing/killing/doing it with women relieves
the symptoms.
Based on what was mentioned, the Choe royalty is on the
decline. The king is sick. The princes are fighting among themselves and aren’t
capable of leading. It seems that the First Prince isn’t that intelligent. Geum’s
handicap is his health.
There is trouble inside and outside. And, what they did to
the Geol clan would most likely hasten their fall. Juryu managed to trick the theatrical
troupe to perform Nan’s story. Eyepatch seems to be related to that clan. Ouk
seems to be imply interested in Mino.
What Ouk said about using a goal to forget one’s pain is
relevant to most of the characters here. That includes revenge of Cheongye and
the other surviving members of the Geol clan, Saga having someone to protect in
the form of Mino, Geum doing destructive things and Nan ‘dreaming’ that things
are possible with her and Sojun.
I wonder if Saga really has acting talent or she just
managed to empathize how Nan was feeling and thinking at that time so she cried
in the finale. Anyway, the soldiers are there. Jamalta is going for Saga. CV
boy is going for Mino. It might be time for another crucial turn in the story. Scans
by 水神汉化组
Word of the day:
When life is at its lowest ebb, we are not without hope
because of the wonderful grace of God. When trouble seeks to rob your very
breath, When tragedy hits hard and steals your days, Recall that Christ endured
the sting of death; He gives us hope, and merits all our praise. ~ Gustafson
from Our Daily Bread
What an intense chapter. Thank you for summarizing it.
ReplyDeleteYa. Thanks for reading, Anonymous ^-^
DeleteOMG, finally an update! thank you, Kat! I really appreciate your comment section after the initial summary because I miss a lot of stuff while reading thru the summary :)
ReplyDeleteHehe, ya, thanks for reading, heyayanami ^-^
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