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Meanwhile in Seoul,
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Young Lee studies hard.
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Spring and autumn private
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He reads night and day
countless pages of Korean classics.
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His knowledge broadens
and he becomes a skillful writer
:10:19
The state exam takes place
while the country stood silent.
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The Royal Teacher comes forth with
a scroll in his hand.
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His assistant takes the scroll
and hangs the question.
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"The past spring of this garden
is the same as the present. "
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The question hangs tall.
:10:47
Mongryong reads the board
He thinks for a moment.
:10:53
He grinds the stick into the ink stone
and dips his brush.
:10:57
His brush strokes are
equal to famous calligraphers.
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He's the first to complete
and hand in his answer.
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The Royal Instructor looks at it
and compliments him.
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Your words are perfect
and has spirits in them.
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Each character is
as genuine as a jewel.
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They post the top score.
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Mongryong Lee!
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Mongryong Lee!
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The crowd is amazed
by the announcement.
:11:38
Handsome Lee walks proudly
towards the court terrace.
:11:43
After he wears his formal gown,
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He receives a token
and is escorted to the King.
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He kneels before the King,
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and graciously accepts
his three cups of wine.
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He bows to the King,
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and walks down the steps,