The result of trust

Episode 20. Sungkyunkwan

Meanwhile, Seongjae's health deteriorated further.

My vision would suddenly blur and I would often stagger.

I could no longer learn swordsmanship.

I had to concentrate just to barely read the book right in front of me.

However, the person who poisoned Seongjae's food could not be found.

현식

Hmm... I guess I'll have to put that on hold.

남준

what?

현식

Sungkyunkwan

남준

Ah. Weren't you supposed to send it around now?

현식

that's right.

현식

But my body is very weak...

남준

Why don't you ask their opinion?

현식

Do you think so?

현식

Seongjae.

성재

Huh? Father.

현식

There is something I want to ask you.

현식

According to the original plan, I should have sent you to Sungkyunkwan by now...

현식

I'm not sure if I should go.

성재

Sungkyunkwan?

성재

Didn't your father and uncle go there too?

현식

that's right.

현식

It is the largest educational institution in Joseon.

현식

Whether you go or not is up to your choice.

현식

I came to ask you because I cannot make a judgment since I do not know your situation.

성재

Um... Sungkyunkwan...

성재

I want to go.

현식

Do you want to go?

성재

yes.

현식

Will you be able to go and stay?

성재

Yes. Of course.

현식

Hmm... yeah.

현식

Then take only your escorts.

성재

yes.

.

성재

Sir!

민혁

yes.

성재

I'm going to Sungkyunkwan.

민혁

yes?

성재

My father told me to go with the warrior.

민혁

At Sungkyunkwan?

성재

yes

성재

They told me to go right away tomorrow.

민혁

Ah... I understand.

성재

I guess I should use a pseudonym there, right?

성재

Especially the warrior.

민혁

Yes... I guess...

민혁

Because you must keep your identity hidden to enter the path of learning.

성재

Then what should I do...

성재

Then I'll go with Taegwang of the Gong family.

성재

Gong Tae-kwang.

성재

What about you, Samurai?

민혁

Hmm... should I go with the Lee family and Taeyul, just like them?

성재

great!

The next day

태광(성재)

wow...

태광(성재)

It looks like this is Sungkyunkwan.

태율(민혁)

The entrance ceremony will be held soon.

은광

Now, everyone please be quiet.

은광

The entrance ceremony is about to begin.

은광

I am Jangui Seoga Eungwang.

Jangui: Officials among the students within Seonggyungwan

은광

This year's incoming students are...

은광

Okay... and Gongga Taegwang.

태광(성재)

yes.

은광

At ten years old this year, you are the youngest among the new and current students.

은광

And this is Taeyul.

태율(민혁)

yes.

정국

How is everyone?

태율(민혁)

...

정국

I'm Jeon Jeong-guk.

정국

What are the names of the upper-class people?

Sangyu: A term referring to a student at Sungkyunkwan.

태광(성재)

This is Gongga Taegwang.

태율(민혁)

This is Taeyul.

정국

Did Taegwang Sangyu say he was ten years old?

태광(성재)

yes.

정국

That's amazing..

정국

To think he passed the preliminary civil service examination at that age...

One must pass the preliminary examination, similar to the civil service examination, to enter Sungkyunkwan.

태광(성재)

ha ha ha...

정국

How old is Taeyul Sangyu?

태율(민혁)

I am sixteen.

정국

Everyone is so young...

정국

I'm twenty-five.

The average age of Sungkyunkwan freshmen is 30–35...

정국

You've been assigned to the same room as me, so try to get along well.

태율(민혁)

yes..

정국

Starting tomorrow, wake up at the hour of the rabbit.

Myosi: 6 AM

정국

You can have breakfast at the hour of Jin.

Jinshi: 7 AM - 9 AM

정국

At the Jinsa Restaurant where meals are served, there is an attendance register called Dogi.

정국

If you go to Jinsa Restaurant for a meal and sign in the morning and evening, you can earn 1 point.

정국

Please note that you must obtain 300 points in this way to be eligible to take the Grand Examination.

정국

When the time comes, there will be a call to gather.

Sasi: 9 AM - 11 AM

정국

At that time, you can go to Myeongnyundang, find a seat, and study.

정국

At the hour of the Horse, a ritual is performed at the Great Hall to offer sacrifices to Confucius and the ancient sages.

Hours: 11 AM - 1 PM

정국

Then, you just need to go to Jonggyeonggak and study Confucian classics, including the Four Books and Three Classics.

정국

After having dinner at Jinsa Restaurant, I return here at the hour of the dog and go to bed, and then my day's work is done.

정국

Since three people will be sharing a room, it is just the three of us using this room.

And so, their life at Sungkyunkwan began.

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