CHAMBER • TAEGYU

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One of the greatest obsession of the Yangban class was to visit a Gisaeng House. Simply, to relieve stress, have some entertainment and also to satisfy their flesh desires.

A bit far from the mainland, Gisaeng Houses emerge, as well as it's prostitution.

But some just offer moral kinds of entertainment in correspondence to Neo-confucianism etiquette, such as musical instruments,dancing and even poetry.

For Yangban Taehyun, visiting a Gisaeng House was nothing but a sin, Everytime that his classmates and Minister invite him to go, he always refuses.

He thought that studying will be much more relevant than a woman wearing too much make ups, flapping  fancy hanbok with a loud and annoying pitch voices.

" Come on Master Kang, Even once in your life have a step on those wooden floor of a Gisaeng House. " His classmate stated fixing the brushes and ink on the table.

" Master Shin, How many times do i need to tell you that I'm not interested " Taehyun scoffed finishing his last stanza of his poem.

" I know you would say that but take this as an consideration, Minister Ki reserve a Gisaeng house who doesn't offer any kind of prostitution, so i hope that will change you mind Master? " Master Shin stated, wanting Taehyun to go with them

" I doubt that, All of them offers the same immoral services " Taehyun let out another sigh, he's tired to deal with his classmates and he's tired to explain his side.

" You need to release your stress, Lecture reviews will be on the next rise of the moon. " Another persuasive tone was thrown into Taehyun.

" Okay fine, I'll go.. But, I won't drink " Taehyun has been finally convinced but he won't take this any further

For being scholarly, He was just curious on why do Yangban classes are obsessed with Kisaengs. He thought of jotting down the infos, in hopes of having a great findings for his literature pieces.

" I'll tell Minister Ki! I'll see you later around on the great hall, Master Kang. "  Taehyun's classmate bow a bit before leaving him inside the room.

Taehyun regret that he accept the offer, and he can't manage to take it back infront of their Minister. So, he will just stick to his plan, He was just going to watch.

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" Ha,Ha,Ha. Master Kang! I'm way to proud to see you, it's my first time to hangout with you" Minister Ki happily laugh in surprise.

Taehyun just bow in return receiving shoulder path from their teacher. " Don't worry, I'm sure that you'll have so much fun tonight. Ha,Ha"  Taehyun just bow again since he can't oppose his teacher.

Soon, The Yangban class including Taehyun hop into their Horses for a 30 minute ride.

Half on their way, they pause in a small town to have some quick rest and for their horses to eat. But instead of resting, Taehyun was captivated by the town, It was loud, loud enough to hear cries and violence.

Kids are scattered from the streets, visibly malnourished. The wet market was incredibly smelly and he can tell that the fish were rotten due to the overpricing rates.

Taehyun with his knitted notebook, wrote down the different things that he saw, he was sad to wrote down each character, but for now it's the only thing he can do.

" Funny to think that people admired the royal family's eyes, eyes that aren't used to seek and to help. " Taehyun mumble as he close his notebook, he grab the small cloth bag from his horse and give it to the children.

The children was too happy to saw the cloth bag filled with red and green apples. The quickly kneel on their knees and bow unto Taehyun.

Taehyun prevent the kids from bowing down but it was no use, they're Thankful for each and every apples.

Taehyun also bow back to the Children and went back to his horse meeting Minister Ki behind.

" You're really suitable for any Civil or Palace position Master Kang, You have a very clean heart. However, i suggest that you should be careful, People have insecurities on someone who had traits like you " Minister Ki, compliment and warn Taehyun, showing a genuine smile at the end.

Minister Ki, has a point, Every protagonist has a opponent, a devilish one. But Taehyun wasn't afraid at all, His passion and Heart to serve the people is more powerful than any other else.

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TRIVIA

🌟 What is a "Yangban" ? 

-The Yangban, were part of the traditional ruling class or gentry of dynastic Korea during the Joseon Dynasty.

-The yangban were mainly composed of civil servants and military officers landed or unlanded aristocrats who individually exemplified the Korean Confucian idea of a "scholarly official"