Post by ajk on Jun 24, 2023 20:21:46 GMT -5
Well they sure didn’t lie, did they…We’re getting a look into a deeply troubled individual. Some very serious stuff gouging into Youngjo’s mental health.
First his mom. “Do you know why I fell ill? It’s all because of you. My heart’s never at peace because of you.” Blames him on her deathbed for her illness, wow. For someone who came from humble origins you’d kind of expect her to be more grateful and humble, but nope, what a nasty person she either always was or became.
He feels guilt for not doing more for her illness…This is what Wikipedia says about it: “In 1716, Choe Suk-bin was taken out of the palace while ill. Later that same year, Sukjong received a message from Yeoning informing him that his mother's health had worsened and asking for more medical help. She died two years later at 47.” Sounds like he did what he could, if she made it two more years. But of course it’s dangerously easy to start second-guessing yourself.
We learn why the future king rejected his first wife…
■ On their first night of marriage, it was said that Prince Yeoning had asked how were the hands of the princess so pretty. The princess responded by saying that she never did any labor to get them dirty. This comment had unsettled the Prince because it reminded him of his mother, Royal Noble Consort Suk.
Was it meant as a jab as his mother? Or was she simply speaking the truth? That makes a big difference. If it wasn’t a jab then it certainly shows just how sensitive he is about the subject. I doubt it was, but it would have been good to clarify.
“I only studied at your age. Indulging in leisure brings no good!” Great, turn him into a geek. And look at you, the picture of stability….
So already we see the mistakes being repeated. Mom was a guilt-dumper, so Youngjo whips out the poem. We brought you into this world and did everything for you and this is how you repay us. And Sado’s sitting there like What in the world was that. “I wanted to cry…but it was of no use.” But the thing is, you wouldn’t expect Sado to react to the poem like most people would, because kings and queens really don’t have to sacrifice at all for their kids like regular people do. Why would he be moved to tears by the idea of parental sacrifice when nannies and attendants did so much of the work of raising him? Seems like a distinction that someone should have made.
“Father’s right. I’m as callous as a rock. I have no heart.” But then he cries over his father’s disapproval.
Head court lady: “Life is like a box of chocolates, isn’t it?” NO that was not the proper translation. The Spanish was along the lines of Destiny is unpredictable. Forrest Gump 1994, four years before this series. Understandable but nope.
■ Hwa-pyung is the third daughter of Young-jo. Born by the same mother as Prince Sado, she’s 10 years older and is Youngjo’s favorite. Princess Hwa-yup is 3 years older than Prince Sado and is disfavored by Youngjo. She was the prettiest of the princesses but was brushed aside by King Youngjo as she disappointed King Youngjo’s hopes for a son.
Yes Youngjo has good reason to want to make sure that people aren’t spilling palace dirt outside of the palace. But it still made him look like a jackass, the way he intruded into his daughter-in-law’s private letter like that.
■ Lady Hyun-bin is the widow of Youngjo’s eldest son, Prince Hyojang. She married at 13 but became a widow the year after that without even being able to bear a child. She’s lived in misfortune for 20 years. Regardless of her intentions, she influences the future of Lady Hyegyeong and Prince Sado.
The loser guy was “drinking” from an empty bowl. Here we go again…
At least the two bowls brought to Youngjo did have a little bit of water in them.
■ According to the records of Lady Hye-kyung, after experiencing the Shinim Massacre, the king had nearly become paranoid. He carefully used words and avoided using the word “death.” He always changed clothes after working on government affairs. Whenever he saw or heard something ominous he would wash his mouth and ears and throw out the water towards those he disfavored. Mixed emotions of hatred tormented him.
OK that’s fine but what was the ominous thing that triggered him here? There didn’t seem to be anything at all. That’s critically important. It’s a whole different deal if he’s hallucinating stuff, as opposed to simply having panic reactions to something he encounters that triggers him.
So some details in this one that we needed and didn't get. But still a promising start. And kind of a nice change after 200 episodes of so much killing and conquest.
First his mom. “Do you know why I fell ill? It’s all because of you. My heart’s never at peace because of you.” Blames him on her deathbed for her illness, wow. For someone who came from humble origins you’d kind of expect her to be more grateful and humble, but nope, what a nasty person she either always was or became.
He feels guilt for not doing more for her illness…This is what Wikipedia says about it: “In 1716, Choe Suk-bin was taken out of the palace while ill. Later that same year, Sukjong received a message from Yeoning informing him that his mother's health had worsened and asking for more medical help. She died two years later at 47.” Sounds like he did what he could, if she made it two more years. But of course it’s dangerously easy to start second-guessing yourself.
We learn why the future king rejected his first wife…
■ On their first night of marriage, it was said that Prince Yeoning had asked how were the hands of the princess so pretty. The princess responded by saying that she never did any labor to get them dirty. This comment had unsettled the Prince because it reminded him of his mother, Royal Noble Consort Suk.
Was it meant as a jab as his mother? Or was she simply speaking the truth? That makes a big difference. If it wasn’t a jab then it certainly shows just how sensitive he is about the subject. I doubt it was, but it would have been good to clarify.
“I only studied at your age. Indulging in leisure brings no good!” Great, turn him into a geek. And look at you, the picture of stability….
So already we see the mistakes being repeated. Mom was a guilt-dumper, so Youngjo whips out the poem. We brought you into this world and did everything for you and this is how you repay us. And Sado’s sitting there like What in the world was that. “I wanted to cry…but it was of no use.” But the thing is, you wouldn’t expect Sado to react to the poem like most people would, because kings and queens really don’t have to sacrifice at all for their kids like regular people do. Why would he be moved to tears by the idea of parental sacrifice when nannies and attendants did so much of the work of raising him? Seems like a distinction that someone should have made.
“Father’s right. I’m as callous as a rock. I have no heart.” But then he cries over his father’s disapproval.
Head court lady: “Life is like a box of chocolates, isn’t it?” NO that was not the proper translation. The Spanish was along the lines of Destiny is unpredictable. Forrest Gump 1994, four years before this series. Understandable but nope.
■ Hwa-pyung is the third daughter of Young-jo. Born by the same mother as Prince Sado, she’s 10 years older and is Youngjo’s favorite. Princess Hwa-yup is 3 years older than Prince Sado and is disfavored by Youngjo. She was the prettiest of the princesses but was brushed aside by King Youngjo as she disappointed King Youngjo’s hopes for a son.
Yes Youngjo has good reason to want to make sure that people aren’t spilling palace dirt outside of the palace. But it still made him look like a jackass, the way he intruded into his daughter-in-law’s private letter like that.
■ Lady Hyun-bin is the widow of Youngjo’s eldest son, Prince Hyojang. She married at 13 but became a widow the year after that without even being able to bear a child. She’s lived in misfortune for 20 years. Regardless of her intentions, she influences the future of Lady Hyegyeong and Prince Sado.
The loser guy was “drinking” from an empty bowl. Here we go again…
At least the two bowls brought to Youngjo did have a little bit of water in them.
■ According to the records of Lady Hye-kyung, after experiencing the Shinim Massacre, the king had nearly become paranoid. He carefully used words and avoided using the word “death.” He always changed clothes after working on government affairs. Whenever he saw or heard something ominous he would wash his mouth and ears and throw out the water towards those he disfavored. Mixed emotions of hatred tormented him.
OK that’s fine but what was the ominous thing that triggered him here? There didn’t seem to be anything at all. That’s critically important. It’s a whole different deal if he’s hallucinating stuff, as opposed to simply having panic reactions to something he encounters that triggers him.
So some details in this one that we needed and didn't get. But still a promising start. And kind of a nice change after 200 episodes of so much killing and conquest.