I'm from Joseon, Young Master.
23 | Yeoju's Dream, Jeongguk's Sacrifice
Past story
Jung-guk decides to tease Yeo-ju after she carelessly blurts out that she can be punished physically.
He was branded as a person who only teased the female lead for no reason,
Despite saying she wasn't hungry, the honest female protagonist's stomach growled, and Jeongguk ended up going out to dinner.
설여주
But... is the young master good at everything?
_The female protagonist, who was savoring the dinner that Jungkook had prepared with care, said,
전정국
Do I look like that?
설여주
yes_!
설여주
It seems like you have a lot of talent in cooking too.
설여주
The way you were concentrating while doing your homework earlier was quite admirable!
전정국
Ahh
전정국
'I just pretended to work hard, but I didn't actually solve much of the problem.'
전정국
I'm a bit... exceptional in many areas.
설여주
You're awesome-haha
설여주
What do you want to become, young master?
전정국
······hmm_
전정국
I don't know yet_
전정국
What about Ms. Yeoju?
설여주
Since I was little_
설여주
It was my dream to draw pictures.
_The female protagonist, who had put down her spoon while eating, continued talking as if something had occurred to her.
설여주
My father was a slave in a nobleman's house, and he rarely came home.
설여주
So I always had to live with my only brother.
설여주
For me, the thought of wanting to do something was a luxury.
설여주
It was painting that helped me endure those gloomy days.
설여주
So, my dream became to be able to draw without any worries.
전정국
···There were things like that
전정국
Then what about those families...
_Ah, it's Jeongguk who automatically presses his lips while talking._
_I saw the female protagonist's expression gradually darkening.
설여주
···I'm strangely full today. I ate well.
_As the female protagonist slowly got up from her seat and started to move,
전정국
Hey... Miss Yeoju!
설여주
yes?
전정국
···I want to see Yeoju's picture_
전정국
Can you draw me a picture?
···
_Wow, Jungkook pours out the items inside the old paper bag.
설여주
What is this...?
전정국
These are the art supplies I used when I was in elementary school.
전정국
I don't know if it'll be useful, but...
전정국
The paints and palette are from a good company, so they'll be fine.
설여주
dyestuffs?
설여주
What about the palette...
_Jungkook proudly shows off the 52-color paint set to the female protagonist.
설여주
Wow... are these all colors?
전정국
Yes
설여주
Oh, how come these colors are so precious...
_For the female protagonist, it was simply amazing to see such a variety of colorful paints that were difficult to see or obtain.
설여주
···Can I use all of this?
전정국
of course_
설여주
I will use it with gratitude...ㅎ
설여주
Oh right,
설여주
What should I draw?
전정국
···I feel a little sad thinking about that.
전정국
The model is in front of Yeoju-
_Jeong-guk is supporting his chin with both hands and looking at the female protagonist with bright eyes.
설여주
Are you upset, Young Master?!
설여주
Then I will be punished...
전정국
Just kidding, just kidding. lol
전정국
What if you say you're going to get punished like it's nothing?
설여주
Isn't this...
전정국
No lol
전정국
Draw me, me.
설여주
Your Highness?
전정국
Why, do you hate it?
설여주
Yeah, no! I don't like it_
설여주
Instead, you should stay still for a while.
전정국
You can do whatever you want haha
전정국
...But - how long does it take?
설여주
It'll probably take a few hours.
전정국
How many hours exactly...?
설여주
Three hours, four hours...?
ah,
Today is the memorial day for my bones and joints.
It was fun, thank you for being strong during that time.