Jeongjo began to treat women coldly after that. 2 years later, Sung Eui-bin gave birth to a daughter. L'epitaffio la scritta su una lapide in ricordo del suo "proprietario". Her mortuary was set up at Anhyeon Palace, which was uncommon. 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It was not written where exactly she went to recover after the birth; the only mention of the place she went to recover was only after Munhyos unfortunate death, where she went to Gyeonghui Palace to take a break. Please come back to the palace. Even after the 3-year mourning period ended, he continued to do so. I cant even recall if any Chinese emperors had ever done the same (probably not to this level of personal details). But then, once the officials made their plea, Jeongjo agreed to it. Time passed by and years later, during Hyeonjongs reign in 1661, the tree suddenly came back alive and flowers even bloomed. Even if there is any books written by Korean Studies scholars in English, they are mostly focused on Jeongjo and his reign, including his kingship and various policies during his tenure as the King of Joseon. From the letters he exchanged with his trusted subjects in his later years, it seemed that Jeongjo only switched between working and studying all the time, even forgetting to sleep every day. Teenage Ruler. Even the mighty Jeongjo who could curse at the courtiers had the experience of being ignored..even someone like him grew weak in front of the person he loved. I appreciate your translation or summary of the memoirs of King Jeongjo. Sending his half-brothers into exile on multiple occasions. Pardon me for not rising." One of Yeast's loved ones evidently took advantage of his unusual last name to bring us this memorable epitaph. 7. Munhyo was considered a royalty, while Uibin was of the Sr. 1 rank, lower than him. Munhyos death became a huge blow to Uibin mentally, to the point of her becoming seriously ill. She spent her time in respite at the Gyeonghui Palace. I am still on my post-drama high so I probably read more materials pertaining to TRS and the irl history (which is honestly a first for me, Ive never been so invested in the background of a drama like this tbh). But he was no longer the powerless Grand Heir. Yeongjos reaction towards Sados death was a mixed one. Whenever there was a huge occasion in the royal family, the tree would come back to life like magic and flowers would bloom. Seeing Uibin cried sorrowfully at their childs tomb, it was just the beginning of Jeongjos lifelong effort in studying and implementing policies to combat measles among the citizens. Maybe it was also a way for Jeongjo to protect Uibin and Munhyo from scrutiny, since it would make people talk if he happened to raise the status of her immediate family. It was a happy occasion for Jeongjo to have a daughter after gaining a son, which made him complete as a father. It was not known whether Lady Hyegyeong or her daughters ever knew about Jeongjo and Uibins close relationship at that time. Yungneung () is the joint tomb of King Jangjo (1735-1762) and Queen Heongyeong (1735-1815). Seong Yunu was the slave of Hong 7th day of the 9th month Jeongjo was happy with the birth of Munhyo. It was dismantled in 1907. It was said that when he passed away, he looked more aged than the courtiers who were clearly older than him. Looking at Jeongjos words, it was clear how happy his life was with Uibin; they would have a lot of conversations, and it seems that Uibin would always be there to talk with him, laughing and having a good time together. Do you know where it is written that she went away after the birth to recover her health? Lady Hyegyeong expressed concerns for Jeongjos health after Uibins death in her Memoirs and the Rough Drafts also mentioned Jeongjo crying sadly and the courtiers consoling him, pleading for him to take care of his health. The treatment was also influenced by the political situation at that time. Subin was already a concubine around that time. His happiness brought back the image of a younger Jeongjo, which was a rare sight to behold. When Yeongjo fell sick, Jeongjo would personally take care of his grandfather, to the point of studying medicine since he wanted to cure Yeongjos ailment..and Jeongjo did publish a book himself about medicine later when he became the king. I didnt fully understand classical Chinese text so I didnt quite get that detail. Yeonhwadang was situated right beside Seonjeongjeon Hall, where Jeongjo would oversee his official matters. Hyeonjong soon welcomed the birth of his son, who would later become Sukjong. Growing distant from his maternal family. However, Jeongjo himself wrote that Uibin refused to accept everything he offered above; she also did not accept his offer to posthumously honour her parents and Jeongjos suggestion to give position to her brothers. I really appreciate your reply and insights on this part of history! After his sisters passing, Hong Guk-young tried to make the son of Jeongjos half-brother Prince Euneon, Prince Sanggye, as his sisters adopted child. King Jeongjo wrote a eulogy (in Korean it is called '') for the deceased Uibin (concubine) Seong (Deokim in 'The Red Sleeve'). A court lady was brave enough to reject the King not once but thrice. From a modern point of view, it might appear strange for someone who had waited for over 15 years for a woman, but in the end, resorted to using his influence to make her his, but the huge status difference between a king and a court maid was already a strange point for his immense love towards her. [2] Her tomb was originally located in Yong-San (Hyo-Chang Park ), Seoul, but was moved during the forcible Japanese Annexation period in 1944 by the Japanese Government. He did not even have any serious illness to the point of him lying down (but even during the healthiest years in his 10s and 20s, he did not have any child). Behold, the raw and unedited translation of mine; not proofread, just pure tears. Sejong did not take easily take in favoured concubines recklessly when his father Taejong was still alive and only proceeded to have a lot of favoured concubines after Taejongs passing. At that time, Yeongjos impression of Jeongjo was: this kid knows nothing outside studying and he wont even go outside for sightseeing when the flowers bloom. Jeongjo visited their tombs too frequently, to the point of having the path he took to reach the place being called Royal Procession Pass. Jeongjo decided to take a step back, because he either cherished Uibin so much, or that he decided to respect her intention. There were talks about toxemia being the cause, but there were also views that she was mentally shocked with the death of her children. (Hong Nagim was freed of his charge), He sent Queen Jeongsuns brother Kim Kwi-ju into exile. After invasions from Manchuria, Joseon experienced a nearly 200-year period of peace. Maybe Jeongjo had noticed early on that Hong Guk-young was overstepping his boundaries and Jeongjo was only waiting for the right moment to strike him off. King Jeongjo wrote her an epitaph, where he described his grief and declared his love for her. The coming-of-age ceremony would mean that the person was considered adult, hence the ability to take in concubines as well. Without the kings intention of raising her status, a favoured concubine would not have any guarantee for her rank in the system. Jeongjo mentioned Uibins shrine for almost 300 times in the Diary and more than 100 times in the Diary of Self-Reflection. To the lonely Jeongjo who spent his whole life studying and alienating himself from the outside world, Hong Guk-young was like Jeongjos eyes, hands, and legs. 1899 November 9th, Standing in Hanseong-bu, Indalbang () Yajuhyeon-gye () [10] His father , Bang Gyeong-soo (, 1879. It is very likely to be the first draft of Hongjaejeonseo since it shows the trace of editing. And laugh. 60 years had passed by for the tree to bloom again, this time during Gyeongjongs reign in 1720, and his brother Prince Yeoning (later Yeongjo) was made his heir. He showed regret after the death and restored Sados status to the Crown Prince, yet the funeral rites for Sado were conducted following that of an ordinary Prince. Jeongjo personally prepared the written prayers and epitaph for Uibin. In the end, he was still unable to change the heart of the person he loved and made him punish her servant.. Hence, one could not help but to wonder if his promotion was indeed thanks to Uibins influence. If Uibins son Crown Prince Munhyo did not die, he would have grown into a teenager by the time of Jeongjos death; unlike Sunjo, whose reign opened the path to Sedo Politics, Munhyo would ascend the throne to rule in his own stead and the fate of Joseon could have led to a different future.. But then, other than Jeongjo, there was no record of kings who made use of this building. 22 .. ", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Royal_Noble_Consort_Uibin_Seong&oldid=1145007175, Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles lacking reliable references from January 2022, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Father: Seong Yun-u (, ) (1709 1769), Grandfather: Seong Soo-san (, ) (1668 1749), Aunt-in-law: Lady Park of the Miryang Park clan ( , ), Cousin-in-law: Lady Kim of the Gyeongju Kim clan ( , ), Cousin-in-law: Lady Shim of the Cheongsong Shim clan ( , ) (, ), Aunt: Lady Seong of the Changnyeong Seong clan ( , ), Uncle-in-law: Jeong Hui-gyu (, ), of the Yeonil Jeong clan ( , ), Uncle-in-law: Im Seong-jing (, ), of the Imcheon Im clan ( , ), Mother: Lady Im of the Buan Im clan ( , ) (1722 1756), Older brother: Seong Dam (, ) (1741 1783), Sister-in-law: Lady Yi of the Seongju Yi clan ( , ) (1739 1770), Nephew: Seong Guk-min (, ) (1766 1809), Niece-in-law: Lady Yu of the Gangneung Yu clan ( , ) (1768 1809), Nephew: Seong Hui-min (, ) (1780 1809), Older brother: Seong Hyeob (, ) (1742 1810), Sister-in-law: Lady Moon of the Danyang Moon clan ( , ), Niece-in-law: Lady Park of the Miryang Park clan ( , ), Older brother: Seong Wan (, ) (1743 1806), Nephew: Seong Sun-min (, ) (1763 1849), Nephew: Seong Deok-min (, ) (1782 1828), Niece: Lady Seong of the Changnyeong Seong clan ( , ), Nephew-in-law: Jo Sang-ju (, ), of the Hanyang Jo clan ( , ), Older sister: Lady Seong of the Changnyeong Seong clan ( , ), Brother-in-law: Kang Deok-sun (, ), of the Seungpyeong Kang clan ( , ), Brother-in-law: Yun Gwi-young (, ), of the Papyeong Yun clan ( , ), Younger brother: Seong Heub (, ) (1762 ? Jeongjo was also displeased upon learning that Lady Hyegyeongs younger brother Hong Nagim was close friends with Jeong Hu-gyeom. It was painful for both Uibin and Jeongjo to lose their daughter. This is the Crown Princes residence, Junghuidang. It could be that he was blinded by love at that moment, although his life was not necessarily a bed of roses during that time. The only mention of his feelings toward a woman was only about Uibin. Uibins Delivery Office (hosancheong) was lower than that of Hwabin (sansilcheong), but hers was actually planned one month from her expected delivery date. In order to make it possible for his son to continue learning as he grew up, Jeongjo even installed observatory equipment in the vicinity. The young prince indeed grew up under the expectation and blessings from his father and the whole nation. But then, in history, Sados outrageous relationship with the court maids during his days as the Crown Prince was the reason for Yeongjos wrath. He needed t get rid of the talks regarding his legitimacy first before he could proceed with the effort to strengthen the royal authority. In addition to the epitaph and the written prayers, Jeongjo would write something on the memorial of her death anniversary. Hi Mimi, do you know if Jeongjos letters where he mentioned Uibin and the rejections are translated to English? It seems that he was already aware of her existence when she was 10 and he was 11..and it was probably love at a first sight for him. The mention did grow lesser in numbers when compared to how it was prior to Sunjos birth, but they were still there in the Diary of the Royal Secretariat. Even the great Taejong himself only took in a number of concubines after he became the king; prior to that, he only had one concubine and already had a lot of children. Director: Jung Ji-In Writer: Kang Mi-Kang (novel), Jung Hae-Ri Network: MBC Episodes: 16 Release Date: November 12 - January 7 Plot: Set in the 18th century, "Red Sleeve" depicts a love story between King Jeongjo and royal concubine Uibin Sung. His grave is now a UNESCO world history site in 1997. Being the object of scrutiny and feeling the immense pressure of having Sado as his father, bearing him the title of the criminals son. Another contested detail was Uibins alleged miscarriages. Uibin seemed a good partner in conversation with wit and humour, making it fun to talk with. Even if it could turn out to be his weakness, he did not even mind about it. I love Korean history and it is by chance I come upon The Red Sleeves. Jeongjo was always reserved and did not even approach any woman before, and unlike other kings, he did not even take in any favoured concubine of his own. Sado himself went on a killing spree, killing eunuchs and court maids, but because of his status as the Crown Prince, everyone was too busy turning a blind eye and covering the disaster. A court maid was considered the kings woman regardless of her receiving the kings grace or not and she could never get married to another man. Moreover, he aged faster and his hair turned white at the end of his 30s. He never had someone to rule in his stead throughout his reign, yet he was enthusiastic to achieve so many things in his lifetime. However, Lady Hyegyeongs natal family lived in solitude away from any attention. [5] Crown Prince Munhyo was buried next to his uncle, Crown Prince Uiso, while Seong Ui-bin was buried 2 km away, in the concubines' cemetery. I dont really like the eunuchs or concubines by nature; even when I dont distance myself from them, I naturally grow distant from them. If it was indeed true, it was like painstakingly selecting concubines, only for the king to end up with a court maid and even had the much-sought heir through their relationship. Subin gave birth to a princess (Sukseon) and this would the last of Jeongjos children. [3] The unborn child died with her. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. She was allowed into the kings personal space in the palace and later got pregnant. These days might be the happiest for Jeongjo, when he was living in pure bliss. Name, dates, and quote. Only Uibin knew her real feelings. Jeongjo was staying at Yeongchunheon, a building so small and old that it was in a worse condition than an ordinary noble house. His birth mother Lady Seong was later bestowed with the rank Bin with the title Ui, hence to be referred to as Uibin. The family background of Uibin was written in detail in the Rough Drafts, and even her personal name was mentioned there. Despite that, the fact that Jeongjo swiftly ordered for the construction of the future residence of Munhyo a day after the birth proved that it was just a matter of time for the Crown Princes title to be bestowed upon Munhyo. One of the Royal Protocols related to Munhyo was the document for his investiture ceremony as the Crown Prince in 1784 held in Junghuidang. Jeongjo used to visit the House of Hong family (his maternal grandfather, Hong Bong-hans house) from time to time and spent a few days during each visit there in his early years. He would later become State Councillor when Uibin was still alive. King Jeongjo wrote her an epitaph, where he described his grief and declared his love for her. The reason for him to spend so much money was for him to put their tablets at a place nearby Changdeok Palace so that he could visit them regularly. When Uibin gave birth to Munhyo, she first received the title of soyong. Lady Yoon Hwabin was the second selected concubine, entering the palace in 1780. But I fear tomorrow I'll be crying, . But then, the Rough Drafts probably had some error in calculation, since Veritable Records of Jeongjo mentioned Hwabins due date was in the 1st month of 1781. 35 mph . Theory 1: Jeongjo first met Uibin during his early years (before he was 10) when he was at his mother, Lady Hyegyeongs house. Maybe it is a wishful thinking, but if Munhyo survived and Uibin did not pass away, Munhyo would already be 19 at the time of Jeongjos death and he would be more than ready to rule on his own; hence, the Sedo Politics would never happen. This might be different from the assumption that Uibins family did not receive decent treatment, but it could be that Uibin kept refusing Jeongjos offer and he still wanted to do something for her family, hence the promotions offered to her slightly distant relatives. It was said that Lady Seong was the only woman he loved amongst his wives. She was the one who bestowed the royal title to Princess Sukseon, Subins daughter and specifically noted that the princess was to be regarded as a higher status than the ordinary princess (ongju) but slightly lower than Royal Princess (gongju queens daughter). Memorability Metrics 1.6M Page Views (PV) 74.19 So far, I havent found any official translation of the letters in English. He also moved his fathers tomb to Suwon and the place later was developed to be the Hwaseong Fortress. Selected concubines would be chosen among the harmless illustrious family. The person who suggested it was Kim Jong-su, the minister who was given the power but not Jeongjos trust. From Uibins point of view, it must have had been tough for her to suddenly be at the receiving end of a proposal from someone who waited until he was 15 to ask them to be together. In order to ensure Uibins recovery, Jeongjo spent his time beside her. This special treatment would not be possible without special permission from the king himself. When Jeongjo moved Sados tomb and made his bow, he almost passed out from too much crying. Lady Seong's memorial tablet was enshrined in Uibingung (, ), at the Chilgung (also known as "The Palace of Seven Royal Concubines"; Historical Site No. She entered the palace at the age of 16; the selection was just a formality as she was picked through an internal decision. How did people end up concluding that Uibin had two miscarriages before the birth of Munhyo? The most extraordinary thing about Jeongjo and Uibin had to be the fact that Jeongjo himself chose the title Ui for her. [5] Her tomb was first located on the present grounds of Korea University, Inmyeongwon (; ), but was later moved to Seosamreung (), Wondang-dong, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. McCune-Reischauer. Hwabin was still alive in the palace, but there were so many issues regarding her family. However, there was no name recorded in the Veritable Records of Jeongjo for the person who suggested Uibins title. Lady Seong had seven siblings: five brothers and two sisters. From October 17, 2020 through March 31, 2021, the National Museum of Korea is holding the special exhibition The Story of History through Hangeul to commemorate the 574th anniversary of the proclamation of Hunmin Jeongeum (Correct Sounds for Edifying the People). This would later backfire on them; her relative who was also the manager for her Delivery Office was sent into exile, and those who were affiliated with the office were also punished. His cousin Hong Su-young was also given an official post and he also had a cordial relationship with Hong Nagim. Losing Uibin also meant losing a place for him to lean on inside the palace. Queen Jeongsun was also close with Subin. Theory 1: Jeongjo first met Uibin during his early years (before he was 10) when he was at his mother, Lady Hyegyeong's house. Kim Jong-su was also the same person who wrote the appeal to impeach Hong Guk-young per Jeongjos request. She only received her royal title when Queen Jeongsun acted as the Regent through the Dowager Regency during Sunjos reign. Aside from that, he would be writing book summaries and exchanging letters. The exhibition draws upon Yeoksa jaryo chongseo (Series . Born on August 6, 1753, she was one of eight children. With the exception of those related to Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, every single Uigwe or Royal Protocols produced during Jeongjo were directly or indirectly related to Crown Prince Munhyo. To lose his loved ones in the same year. For instance, Kyungmogung, the shrine Jeongjo built for his father Sado was the biggest among the shrines, and he also built the Jagyeongdang Hall for Lady Hyegyeong in Changgyeong Palace. Jeongjos life at that time was full of ups and downs: If you wonder how extreme the obsession was, it was to the point of her being jealous of the books he loved. Hwaseong Fortress. Jeongjo described her as being perfect in everything; from her unforgettable face to her mood, energy, competence, values, behaviour, and relationship with other people, to her conduct, natural qualities, and intelligence. In 1944, during the Japanese occupation, the tombs were relocated to the Seosamneung Cluster in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province. Crown Prince Munhyo passed away after contracting measles at the age of 5. _-: This is hilarious ke ke ke ke He's probably the smartest King of Joseon ke ke ke . Ia secara luas dianggap sebagai seorang . From Jeongjos point of view, his status would enable him to take in a woman he liked as a concubine forcefully, but the fact that Uibin made him wait for that long without being punished only proved how deep his love was for her. It is a combination of the epitaph. Looking at various records, there was no mention of Jeongjo showing interest in or bestowed his grace upon any court maid. It was only that one of the people who asked for Lady Hyegyeong to pen the memoirs was no other than Subin, plus the memoirs were written at the zenith of Subins family glory, so it couldnt be helped for Lady Hyegyeong to frequently mention Subin. I found an article that mentioned how the sales of books related to Jeongjo and Uibin Story increased after the end of the Red Sleeve Cuff, but I couldnt find those books available in English.
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