Black Corporation: Joseon - Chapter 848

Episode 848: Daily Life of the Empire (7)

Rumors related to the Empress, her concubines, and Hyang’s ‘hot night’ quickly and secretly filled Gyeongbokgung Palace.

-They say the emperor made a huge bedclothes for the empress and his concubines!

-It is said that if you wear that acupuncture gown, it will turn you into a fairy!

The rumors that had been circulating among the inn (court ladies who received the rank of the Ministry of Internal Affairs) and merchant ships had already reached the ears of officials. And those who loved to talk, both high and low, talked about this mysterious acupuncture point.

There were all kinds of stories, but the endings were all the same.

“Because His Majesty the Emperor is not a criminal…”

“I would like to at least see what the acupuncture needles look like.”

And of course, this rumor reached the ears of the ‘Gyeongbokgung Palace Mafia’, and the women belonging to the mafia immediately visited the empress and empress.

After hearing the request of the women belonging to the mafia, the empress and empress brought out the acupuncture gown in question with an expression that was half shameful and half proud.

He was embarrassed because it was a vulgar item to show to others, and he was proud that Jiabi had even made such a bedclothes for him.

“Oh my…”

“Oh my…”

The women’s eyes sparkled when they saw the full set of needles in question.

And just as Eochimjang had expected, the Empress’ order came to the upper chamber.

Once again the French merchants made a fortune and the Chamberlain’s chiefs received handsome rewards.

* * *

The acupuncture needles that were leaked through the Gyeongbokgung Palace mafia soon began to become a trend among women regardless of class.

Women from noble or wealthy families purchased bedding made of silk and made of stock and lace imported directly from France, while women from less wealthy families purchased items made of cotton.

However, even if they were made from cotton, the prices of really high-quality cotton items were high.

Therefore, it has become popular for women to form relationships among themselves in order to obtain high-quality acupuncture needles.

A precept exclusive to women, called ‘acupuncture precepts (寢衣契)’, was born.

As acupuncture needles made by incense became popular, unexpected victims arose, including the Jurchen people.

The newly popular acupuncture medicine was soon given the name ‘Hochimui (胡寢衣)’. It was named like that because it was modeled after the Hubok (胡服).

However, those who did not know its origin, especially men, said this.

“Huh~. “I thought the Jurchen people were barbarians and didn’t know about pungryu, but surprisingly, they have pungryu!”

Every time they heard these rumors, the Jurchen people pounded their chests and became frustrated.

“therefore! “Even though those hochimui are similar, they are not our clothes!”

“Just show me what it is! “I will tear it all apart!”

When rumors spread about these Jurchen people, there were people who looked like they were in the same disease.

They were residents who lived near the Soyang River and Nakdong River.

It was because I had a similar experience due to a song that Hyang had spread in the past.

* * *

If it were like this, it would have been a very provocative acupuncture device. However, the people who turned Hochimui into a bomb in the imperial fashion world were gisaeng.

Although they were freed from their status as low-class citizens as a result of the civil service, restrictions on courtesans existed, knowingly or unknowingly.

Of course, there were not only restrictions but also special cases, but the human mind was more concerned about restrictions than special cases.

Because of this, gisaengs were very provocative in their personalities and attire.

Such provocative gisaengs began to wear hochimui as going out clothes.

Even if you were a gisaeng, it was problematic to wear a hochimgi as going out, so the gisaeng placed an order with their regular chimseongga (針線家).

As a result of the collaboration between gisaeng and chimseong practitioners, a new type of hochimui was created.

The first thing made was a jeogori worn over the hochim. In keeping with the trend of women’s jeogori becoming shorter, the jeogori worn over the hochim was also very short.

It wasn’t just the length that got shorter. The pus disappeared and it was fastened with buttons, just like a holster. Likewise, the bow and collar also changed into a shape that wrapped around the neck – a kind of Chinese collar – creating the effect of making the neck of the gisaeng wearing the jeogori look thinner and longer.

In addition, the jeogori and hochimui used the same color or completely contrasting colors to reveal individuality.

However, from now on, it continued to be the subject of controversy.

From the beginning, the hochimui did not have a breast covering, and the sides were open slightly above the middle of the thigh.

Therefore, no matter how much the jeogori was worn, the gisaeng’s body lines were clearly visible. In particular, the side slits on the legs were the biggest problem.

This was because no matter how much I covered it with a stoka, the lines of my legs were still exposed. If you let your guard down even a little, there was a high possibility that your insides would be seen.

To solve this problem, I wore very short shorts-like underpants, but still, about half of my thighs were exposed.

The price of the silk robe with all kinds of gold and silver leaf embroidery was enormous.

However, when gisaengs, who are known for their beauty, take to the streets wearing these clothes, the effect is outstanding.

When a rickshaw carrying a courtesan wearing a robe for going out, a colorful cap, or an open flower-patterned parasol passed by, all the heads of the people on the street turned to follow.

In particular, some of the more provocative courtesans sat with their legs crossed when sitting on the rickshaw.

And the effect was fatal.

As the effect was so fatal, the backlash was also strong.

-The attire of gisaengs is damaging to customs, so this must be cracked down on!

The officials were alarmed by the flood of appeals that had been coming in for the first time in a long time, and Hyang clicked his tongue inwardly.

‘Tsk! I think it looks good…’

Anyway, Hyang asked the ministers for their opinions.

“What do you think?”

The first person to answer Hyang’s question was, of course, Kim Jong-seo.

“Gisaengs need to have more than just singing and dancing! You must be good at poetry and calligraphy and have good speaking skills. But above all, we cannot leave out the color. “Just as flowers show off their beauty, courtesans also show off their beauty and sexiness, so I don’t think it should be stopped.”

At Kim Jong-seo’s words, not only the ministers but even the village nodded.

‘Absolutely exquisite!’

The scent came to a conclusion while everyone admired it.

“I also think that Captain Jeoljae’s opinion is reasonable. Unless the courtesans did it to show off their beauty and tried to use it to commit a crime, I don’t think there is any need to stop it. They say it harms customs and customs, but what is the difference between humans and beasts? “Don’t you know how to control yourself?”

In this way, all the complaints criticizing the gisaeng’s clothing were rejected.

* * *

As the problem of gisaengs’ go-out hochim was resolved through incense, gisaengs wore go-out hochim without hesitation.

Thanks to this, the streets of towns and cities famous for their colorful scents began to be overflowing with people watching the gisaeng in colorful outfits.

This wasn’t just for imperialists. After hearing the rumor, people from Ming, Japan and Europe flocked.

And the money these tourists spend on eating and sleeping became another source of income.

And as time passed, similar clothing began to become popular in Ming and Japan’s red light districts and brothels.

The same was true in Europe. Among those who came after hearing the rumor, there were many painters and sculptors.

After sketching the attire of courtesans, they returned to Europe and created paintings and sculptures, which spread new trends throughout high society.

Like the women of the empire, trimming their hair, wearing a robe, and wearing a veil or full head covering became the basic attire for upper-class women attending banquets.

* * *

As time passed, hochimui, which was worn only by courtesans, for going out began to become popular among women.

Of course, it was not as unconventional and provocative as what gisaengs wore. To be precise, it was somewhere in between the original royal attire and the gisaeng’s vulgar clothing.

As this type of hochimui slowly became popular, something that emerged along with it was women’s pants.

The people who invented and popularized women’s pants were female officials called Yeori (女吏).

Women who first passed the civil service examination and entered into a relationship wore layered skirts in accordance with etiquette.

However, it wasn’t long before the women realized that these layered skirts were an obstacle to working.

This was because, rather than just sitting still, one had to keep moving while searching for data or managing the receipt and receipt of documents.

Especially when I went out to work, skirts became a chore.

For long distances, you could use an iron horse, but for intermediate distances or places far from the railway station, you had to ride a horse.

Of course, there were women’s horse riding clothes that were worn over a skirt. However, the method of layering layers on top of the layered skirts could not be said to be comfortable, even with empty words.

In the end, the female officials who had to go out more often chose a combination of riding pants and boots.

Riding pants made of a slightly thicker and tougher fabric than regular riding pants and boots modeled after cavalry boots satisfied the ladies.

And it went well with the Salvia dandelion ginseng provided as official uniform for female officials.

And at some point, it became routine for women to wear riding pants even when going to work.

As riding pants became more commonplace, riding pants also began to become more diverse.

The width of pants became narrower or longer, and various colors began to be used instead of just white.

And when women wore hochimui, they chose these riding pants instead of stoka.

As they were combined with the hochimui, the riding pants became even narrower. And the boots that fit perfectly also became tighter as the neck became longer.

In addition, the high heel, which is the biggest feature of cavalry boots, has become even higher.

Before we knew it, women had realized the advantages of high heels.

-It makes you look taller and your body looks prettier.

This advantage was maximized when wearing a hochimui that showed off the body, and soon, hochim pants and boots became the official attire for women who boasted of being stylish.

As the women’s attire changed, the attire of the gisaengs also began to change again.

Unlike women in Yeoyeom, they wore boots with short necks or Danghye with high heels.

The reason gisaengs wore short-necked boots or high-heeled danghye was to emphasize their sexual appeal.

-Thanks to the high heel, you are tip-toed and your calves look thinner.

-It naturally raises the buttocks and makes the back look stand out.

-When you walk, coquetry comes out naturally.

As this happened, the clothing of the women of the empire began to change more and more properly.

After receiving the report, Hyang looked embarrassed.

“Are similar products of high heels already being released? “This is not my work…”

Hyang, who had such an embarrassed expression on his face, looked out the window.

“Has it changed to the point where it can move on its own?”

At the time when the war began, it was a society where there was almost no movement unless King Sejong or Hyang came forward and led the way. But now, society and people have changed to the extent that they either change on their own or react immediately to the slightest hint of seasoning.