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It is a mysterious place.
A dangerous mountain where humans don't dare approach.
Episode 1
There, only mystical creatures appear from time to time.
It is called the Moonlight Garden.
In that Moonlight Garden...
dwelled a divine creature that protected the Jiri Mountain for a thousand years.
Wol Ryung!
Wol Ryung, where are you?
It's me, So Jung!
Hey, Wol Ryung!
Could he be... Again?
We are here at our destination.
Hurry, and get off.
Why aren't you getting off?
I'm in a hurry to get to other places.
What are you doing?
My lady.
Seo Hwa!
Seo Hwa, are you okay? You're not hurt?
You!
How dare you?
What? How dare I?
Oh man...
As a son of a traitor, are you still acting like nobility?
You!
Shut your mouth!
You better shut your mouth!
How dare you talk to me in that tone?
I'll throw you in a heap of horse dung!
- Please get your hands off of him. - What?
- How can you be so cruel? - What?
Who do you think fed your family until now?
It was thanks to our lord's generosity.
- What the heck... - How can you change overnight like this?
What the heck? What bad luck!
- Young Master... - Jung Yoon...
Look!
Look here!
- You're here. - Why are you coming out so late?
Here you go. I'm done doing my job.
- I'm going. - How can you just go?
Come in for a drink.
I would like to, but today's my mother's death memorial.
Next time I come, please give me some rice liquor.
- Of course. - Then, good night.
Let's get going.
Let's go.
What are you doing? Hurry, and get inside.
Where is this place?
What do you mean? You've never heard of Choon Hwa Gwan?
What? Choon Hwa Gwan?
Isn't that a gisaeng house?
Seo Hwa.
Head Mistress Chun, you're definitely the best at the five-drum dance.
The best in the world!
The new lord is completely mesmerized by you.
He was drooling as he watched you playing the drums.
I'm sure he wasn't just drooling. Probably inside his pants...
Again!
How can you speak so lowly?
Ma'am! It's me, Jang Soo!
- What's the matter? - You see...
Head Mistress Chun...
I won't go in.
And if you don't?
You were sold here. What do you think you can do?
You want to die?
Just kill me. I would rather die than pass through those doors.
Listen, I'm really busy right now because of the Magistrate's party.
You should go in while I'm still talking to you nicely.
Get inside!
Let go!
You better let go! I won't go in!
Didn't you hear her?
Get away. Don't put your hands on her.
What's this ruckus?
Head Mistress...
Which family are they from?
They are the children and maid of Deputy Minister Yoon
who was recently executed for treason.
Treason? Then, they are the children of a criminal.
Watch what you say!
My father was wrongly accused.
- He would never commit treason! - I don't care about that!
In any case, you were sold here to become a gisaeng.
As long as you are here as a gisaeng, you must follow the rules here.
- I don't want to. - You no longer have a choice.
I will never... enter through those doors.
I will never become a lowly gisaeng.
Lowly gisaeng?
I see...
- Jang Soo! - Yes, Ma'am!
Strip her!
What are you doing?
- My lady! - You better stop!
Stop! What do you think you are doing?
You... How dare you...
Stop it! What are you doing?
- Seo Hwa! - My lady!
Seo Hwa!
Tie her up.
- My lady... - Seo Hwa...
Let go! No!
- Seo Hwa! - My lady!
My lady!
Lock those two kids in the storage room.
And leave that girl there until I tell you to stop.
Until I give you permission, don't give her anything to eat or drink.
- You understand? - Yes, Ma'am.
Open the door! Open it now!
Seo Hwa!
What do we do?
My lady...
Look here!
What do you think you are doing?
- What's this... - Listen girl...
Do you know the name of that tree you are tied to?
It's called the Tree of Disgrace.
It's a tree to discipline haughty girls of noble descent like you.
Tree of Disgrace?
You should tie up all of your arrogance and pride as nobility to that tree.
When the day comes, you should get down on your knees and beg for forgiveness.
Otherwise, you'll see worse things. Understand?
Look here!
Still...
how can you do this to a person?
Let me go.
Please let me go.
Look!
No, I can't do this...
I promised So Jung that I wouldn't get involved in the human world.
I can't...
Help me.
Father!
Listen to the royal orders!
The king has ordered execution for the traitor Yoon Gi Soo.
Father!
Gwan Woong, how can you frame me like this?
You are an old friend of mine.
You say I'm your old friend...
but inside, you were always condescending towards my common birth.
I'm here to clearly warn you.
You shouldn't have treated me like that.
Let me go!
Father!
Seo Hwa...
Don't worry too much.
I'll send your dear daughter to the gisaeng house.
And I'll visit her there from time to time.
I'm curious...
A noble girl from a prestigious family in the arms of a man...
What will she be like?
Jo Gwan Woong...
You!
Father!
Let's drink!
Congratulations, my Lord.
Let's see here...
My lord, it's Chun Soo Ryun.
It's you, Head Mistress Chun. Please come in.
Congratulations, my Lord.
I heard you were promoted to a high ranking office.
News travels so fast.
How did that word get around so fast?
I was recognized for capturing a traitor.
Are you referring to Deputy Minister Yoon?
You know about that, too?
I remember the two of you coming here together as friends.
We were friends at one point.
But, what can I do? Although I am of common birth...
I work for the state.
Even if we are friends, I can't side with an enemy.
- Don't you agree? - Of course, I agree.
Still, thinking about that friend, my heart aches so much.
That's why I'm here to see you.
Before he died, I made a promise to him.
What do you mean?
Yoon Gi Soo's daughter...
I promised him that when she comes here, I'll be the first to bed her.
Is that so?
I'm hoping to bed her and make her a gisaeng. How long will it take to prepare her?
She will have to get lessons, and get registered in.
It will take at least 2 to 3 months.
I see.
But what do I do?
As you know, I'm a busy man now.
So...
I will give you five days.
Make all the preparations within that time.
- But... - I said five days.
I will be waiting accordingly.
Come here.
Let me look at you again.
Look at that noble girl.
Do you know the name of that tree you are tied to?
It's called the Tree of Disgrace.
It's a tree to discipline haughty girls of noble descent like you.
I won't lose over this.
I won't lose.
I will never become a lowly gisaeng.
Never.
I will help her. I won't help her.
My goodness... that little girl is so stubborn.
She's been there for three days without even drinking a sip of water.
Anyway, what are you planning to do?
There's only three days left of the five days that the lord gave you.
I won't lose.
I will never become a lowly gisaeng.
I finally found you.
I searched all over the woods not knowing where you were.
So Jung.
You shouldn't get involved. It's the affairs of humans.
But, don't you pity that young girl?
- She's been tied there for three days. - Even if she's young and pitiful...
it's her fate. You shouldn't get involved rashly.
Did you already forget the promise you made with me?
I just want to help that weak and helpless girl.
You promised that you would never again get involved in human affairs.
It's just this once. It's not a big deal.
That once is always the most important.
If you break the promise once, it's easy to break it twice and three times.
Don't try to get involved in human fate.
Keep in mind that there's a definite separation between you and humans.
Would you say that I'm now getting involved in your fate?
Did I overstep my boundaries?
I just want to help a pitiful girl this once.
My lady, are you awake?
Dom. Are you Dom?
Yes, it's me.
Thank goodness you're alive.
You had such a high fever last night, I was so worried that you would die.
I was worried sick over you.
Where am I?
What do you mean? It's the living quarters at the gisaeng house.
I don't know what made the head mistress change her mind.
She ordered them to take you in.
- Get out of the way. - My lady.
I said I would never walk through those doors.
Get out of the way, now.
I'm not going to remain here.
And if you don't, what do you plan on doing?
Once you are sold here, it's your fate to live as a gisaeng.
Whether you like it or not, you must sell liquor, your smile and your body.
Just tie me up to that tree again.
I would rather die tied to that tree.
My lady...
- Seo Hwa... - Yoon!
Seo Hwa, are you okay?
Yoon.
I will ask you for the last time.
Do you still refuse to become a gisaeng?
Think carefully before you answer.
Your answer determines whether your brother lives or dies.
Seo Hwa, don't worry about me.
It doesn't matter what happens to me. Don't ever say that you'll become a gisaeng.
So, what will you do? It doesn't matter what happens to me. Don't ever say that you'll become a gisaeng.
So, what will you do?
Seo Hwa!
What will you do?
- Roll him up, and start the beating! - Yes, ma'am.
Young Master...
My lady...
Stop!
Stop it!
Let my brother go.
I... will do as you order.
Please let my brother live.
Seo Hwa!
My lady...
Chief Maid.
- Yes, Ma'am. - Get this girl ready.
Yes, Ma'am.
Seo Hwa!
Wow... She's so pretty.
She's just like an angel.
It's so unfortunate.
Why does it have to be that state officer?
What do you mean? What officer?
That guy, Jo Gwan Woong.
Your sister will be spending the night with that guy.
Oh my goodness... What did you say?
Isn't Jo Gwan Woong the guy that framed our lord?
Yes, that's him.
It's not enough that he ruined our family name, now he's going to ruin my sister.
What a wicked man...
That's why I need your help.
Me? How can I help?
Oh my!
- If I get caught, it will be big trouble. - I know.
You will have to face the consequences.
That's why I feel bad asking you.
But still, you're the only one who can do this.
What can we do? We can't make Seo Hwa spend the night with Jo Gwan Woong.
That's true...
I'm asking you. Please save my sister.
I'm pleading with you, Dom.
Oh my, you look so pretty.
So what if she's pretty? She's fated to live as a lowly gisaeng.
She has to pour liquor if they ask. She has to give her body if they ask.
How can she make you spend the night with a man when you're not even registered?
Don't you know who the man is? It's that ill-tempered Jo Gwan Woong.
If he goes around creating trouble, who knows what he'll do?
Even the Head Mistress is trying so hard not to touch his temper.
- No? - Watch that mouth of yours, and leave!
Hurry!
What's this about? Jo Gwan Woong?
Am I going to spend the night with him?
Is that what they are saying?
You can't blame anyone. This is all because of your unfortunate fate.
How can this be? Jo Gwan Woong...
How can it be Jo Gwan Woong?
My lady.
It's me.
Dom, how did you get in here?
What are you doing?
We don't have time. Your brother is waiting at the back door.
Hurry, and take your shirt off. Get into my clothes, and run away.
What are you talking about?
Run away? Then what about you?
- If I flee, what will happen to you? - For me, it'll end with a few beatings.
But you're a different story.
How can you get shamed like that by your enemy?
Dom...
You have to survive.
If you survive, you can clear up your father's wrongful death.
If you survive, you'll be able to get your revenge on your enemy.
Dom.
And if you survive, you'll be able to take care of me again.
So, please don't die.
If you die, it's all for nothing.
Right?
Dom...
My lady...
The lord that you will spend the night with will arrive soon.
As soon as he arrives, we'll come to get you. Get yourself ready.
Lift your head.
I told you to lift your head.
Who is this?
Where did you send her? Tell me right now.
I don't know. I just switched clothes with her.
You! You really want to cause trouble, don't you?
I'm telling the truth. I really don't know anything.
I just switched clothes with her, and sat here.
How dare you...
Ma'am, the lord is here.
Chief Maid, tell Jang Soo to go and get Seo Hwa.
Do it quietly and quickly so that Jo Gwan Woong doesn't find out.
Yes, Ma'am.
And you, Dom.
You'll have to stay the night with the officer.
Yes...
What? Head mistress, I can't do that!
How can I...
Head Mistress, I'm sorry. Please save me this once.
I've done wrong.
If you want to live, you better close your mouth, and take good care of him.
If he finds out your identity before he's finished, I will kill you myself.
Do you understand?
Head Mistress...
What are you standing there for?
I told you to order that Seo Hwa get captured and brought back!
Now!
What's going on?
There's a commotion in the woods.
Now, now... I'm going to lose my patience waiting so long.
I'm sorry, she's a young and timid girl. She's a bit scared.
It's not like I'm going to eat her up. Why would she be so scared?
I'm here to ask a favor of you.
Please blow out the candle.
Why?
I couldn't tell the girl that it was you.
She may be a gisaeng, but you're the one who killed her father.
I'm worried that she will kill herself when she sees your face.
I guess it will ruin everything if she kills herself before I have any fun.
I understand what you're saying.
Is that good?
Bring the girl in.
I will be leaving, then.
Before he finishes with you, you better not say a word.
It's not only your life, but Seo Hwa's life that's on the line here.
You better take caution.
That's it.
The more you squirm around, the more fun I have.
My lady...
No matter how hard you try to get away, you're mine now.
I will keep on bedding with you.
Until I make every inch of your body mine.
I will keep on bedding with you.
My lady!
Are you okay?
Dom...
We don't have time. You have to get up.
We have to keep going.
Come on.
You have to survive.
If you die, it's all for nothing.
Let's go.
This way.
Oh my... what if something happens to her?
You have to be strong.
You have to be strong, so that Seo Hwa can live.
So that we can all live.
Seo Hwa.
Go.
You go, first.
What are you saying? How can I flee alone without you?
I can't do that.
I'd rather die together than live alone.
I didn't say I was going to die.
I will hide myself, so you should flee.
If we continue like this, both of us will get killed.
So...
So, let's each find a way to survive.
No, I can't just leave you here and go alone.
Please.
Do as I say.
If both of us get caught here, father's death won't get justified.
And we'll be doing Dom wrong, too.
Seo Hwa!
So, just go.
Only if you go, can I survive. Please, just go.
Now!
You must survive.
Wherever you may be, I'll find you.
No matter what, you have to live.
Yes, hurry and go. Hurry.
Dom, I'm sorry.
This must be the end for me.
At least, I was able to save Jung Yoon. Please forgive me.
Help... me, please.
Help me...
Which way is it?
It's this way.
What's all this?
- Are they fireflies? - They're not fireflies.
If they're not fireflies, what are they? They're not monster lights, are they?
Who's there?
Are you human? If you are human, answer me!
What is it?
Tiger? Wolf?
It's neither.
If it's not a tiger nor a wolf, then what is it?
Who are you?
Are you human?
Are you a ghost?
Get out of the woods!
You! You better go away!
Get out of the woods!
Head Mistress Chun! Where is the head mistress?
I asked where the head mistress is!
You bitch!
Why are you doing this?
How dare you fool me?
How dare you try to fool me with such a lowly girl?
Where is Seo Hwa?
Bring Seo Hwa right now!
You can only sleep with the gisaengs after they are officially registered in.
So, if you want to sleep with Seo Hwa, return after she has been registered.
Then, I'll be happy to have you have her.
I guess you want to die.
You must really want to die by my hands.
If you kill me, will your anger subside?
What?
Bring me my sword.
Go in the room, and bring me my sword!
Sir, please forgive her. The head mistress did nothing wrong.
That girl Seo Hwa escaped.
- What? - You should close your mouth.
We got her all ready, and she ran away.
Seo Hwa is the one you should kill, the head mistress did nothing wrong.
She ran away? Seo Hwa escaped?
Please pretend you didn't hear anything.
If the authorities find out, poor Seo Hwa will be killed.
She's still young and immature. Please give her one chance.
I'll make sure to bring her back here.
- Is there anyone there? - Yes, sir.
Report immediately to the authorities that state slaves have run away.
Get men together to capture back the runaway slaves!
Yes, Sir.
Seo Hwa...
Who are you?
Are you the slave who ran away from the gisaeng house?
What do you mean?
Who got caught?
Seo Hwa's younger brother.
He got caught by the slave hunters early this morning.
He's about to get executed in public.
Hey, Dom!
Young Master...
Young Master!
Dom...
I will ask you one last time.
Where did Seo Hwa run to?
How unfortunate!
That I have to die like this before I have the chance to rip your head off!
I am filled with regret!
- Hang him. - Yes, sir.
Dom...
Thank you.
Even in death, I won't forget everything you did.
Young Master...
- Dom! - Young Master.
What do you mean?
You saw what in the woods?
We saw a legendary fox with nine tails.
What? A 'gumiho'?
I can't understand what you are saying. What do you mean a gumiho?
In all honesty, a gumiho appeared.
At first, there were blue lights shimmering in front, making us lose focus.
Then that gruesome being appeared before us.
Oh my, how scary! You are sure it was a gumiho?
Yes, I'm sure it was! The legendary nine-tailed fox!
I thought I would never return alive to see you.
Do you think that makes sense?
They must have imagined something to report such nonsense.
About seven or eight men witnessed the same thing.
I don't think it was their imagination.
What about Seo Hwa then? What happened to her?
We think she was attacked by the gumiho.
Poor thing...
You know they are known to like human liver.
How disgusting...
Head Mistress! Head Mistress!
Oh my!
What do we do? That poor girl.
You're awake?
Who are you?
I was worried because you slept a whole day without waking up.
Are you okay?
I asked you who you are.
My name is Gu Wol Ryung.
Don't worry.
I fought away all those who were chasing you.
In this place, no one will be able to harm you.
No one will tie you to a tree.
No one will threaten you.
I am Sheriff Dam Pyung Joon.
Are you aware of why I'm getting this search group together?
We heard a gumiho appeared in the woods.
Whatever it may be, with such a gruesome creature roaming around in the woods...
how can the citizens be at peace? Don't you agree?
You're right.
I will search the entire forest to capture it.
You clearly witnessed a gumiho?
Yes, sir. I saw it with my own two eyes.
Then, you can lead us in the right direction?
Follow us. I remember the way very clearly.
- Let's go! - Yes, sir!
Isn't that Sheriff Dam Pyung Joon? This is bad news.
Wol Ryung, where are you? Wol Ryung!
What's going on, So Jung?
You said you wouldn't be back for another month or so.
You see, there's a search group out in the woods.
Anyway, who is that lady?
Yoon Seo Hwa.
Yoon Seo Hwa?
The lady that was tied to the Tree of Disgrace. You don't remember?
So, you've gone and done it?
She's the one who ran into my woods. She approached me first asking for help.
- That's why... - Send her away immediately.
She's being chased. As soon as she goes down, she will get killed.
Whether she lives or dies, that's her fate!
It's none of your concern. How many times do I have to tell you?
No, it is my concern.
Since when is a human's fate your concern?
- Since I gave my heart to that lady. - Why should you...
What?
That's why I want to know... how can I find the Gu family book?
Why so suddenly? Why do you need the Gu family book?
Are you...
Yes, I want to become human.
No matter what, capture that gumiho.
We found it!
And make sure you locate Seo Hwa's dead body.
It is a mysterious place.
A dangerous mountain where humans don't dare approach.
There, only mystical creatures appear from time to time.
In that Moonlight Garden, their sad legend was just beginning.
What are you saying?
You want to become human?
Yes.
You?
- Are you talking about yourself? - Yes, I want to become human.
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For the first time in a thousand years, I met a human girl who made my heart flutter.
As a gumiho, you dared to win over a human heart.
You lied and tried to lure her.
Why did you do that? I loved you.
I really loved you.
He's not a monster.
He wasn't a monster.
He was abandoned in the rivers.
So we will name him Kang Chi.
Choi Kang Chi.