Without saying anything, Anna immediately stuck out a letter that was pulled out of her robe.
Ah-Ri immediately took it from behind the curtain.
She quickly opened the letter and read it.
"Ah-Ri, my letter came this time asking for help. Actually, the young man in front of you is my student. He came to Gyongje because of a secret mission from me. Therefore, please let him stay at your place. Take it easy, he is not a man like him that you see. But, he is a woman disguised as a man. Pretend not to know, as I pretend not to know".
After reading the letter, Ah-Ri put it away then looked back at Anna.
Instantly she opened the curtains and then looked at Anna from top to bottom, as a woman, she could easily recognize the shape of a woman's body.
"She is too beautiful to be a man, if she becomes a Gisaeng here, of course she will be the prima donna. But, I will take care of her while finding out who this child is". Inner Ah-Ri.
"Okay, you can come with me now!". Ah-Ri said after she stood up and lifted the curtain.
"Where?". Asked Anna, confused because her job was only to deliver a letter and then leave.
"Just follow me!". After saying that Ah-Ri walked towards the exit.
Anna immediately stood up and followed obediently.
Along the way, Anna saw men holding women into each room. She shuddered with horror when she heard their spoiled laughter and subtle screams.
"In the past I only heard the story about the Gisaeng house in Daeksu from my servant, now I'm in this place. I saw for myself how terrible this place is, really dirty because it is filled with trash". Inner Anna.
"Why did you go to Gyongje?".
That question broke Anna's reverie, which had been focused on other things.
"Ah ... I'm here to work". Anna replied nervously because she was lying once again.
"Good then. But, I don't think you are honest". Ah-Ri said as she stopped walking.
Anna almost hit Ah-Ri's back because she stopped suddenly.
After that, Ah-Ri turned around and smiled as she looked at her. "Just tell me what your real intention is to come here, is it really just work?".
Anna is silent to hear Ah-Ri's question for the second time, she doesn't think to tell anyone including her teacher. Only general Yo-seok has been trusted until recently.
She wanted to find out the whereabouts of the general, the last time she got information that the general was staying in Gyongje to be closer to his daughter who was sent to Gyongje.
"Don't be afraid, I am a friend of your teacher. He already entrusted you to me, that's what he wrote in his letter. So, tell me what I can help". Ah-Ri said with a sweet smile.
Anna took a deep breath, after which she glanced left and right to make sure no one would hear what she had to say.
"Take it easy, this place has a lot of noise. Because we are on the way to the meeting room of the Gisaeng. So, talk now before I decide for myself how I will help you".
Anna nods and begins to believe in Ah-Ri.
"I want to enter Gyongje palace, there are things I want to find out about the death of my parents". Anna answered.
"Entering the Palace is a difficult thing, they are like wild beasts ready to eat anyone who dares to enter the Palace without identity or has bad intentions. If you want me to help, then you must follow my rules. Here, men are not allowed to enter the palace stay, therefore you must return to being a woman". Said Ah-Ri while looking at Anna meaningfully.
Anna is surprised to hear what Ah-Ri said, did she get caught? How could it be? Isn't her appearance like a man and there's no doubt about that? The proof, Princess Yun and Prince Gujong did not know her.
Ah-Ri decides to tell Anna that she knows her identity because only then can she think of a way to help her.