Bakdal Year 3975 (Accession of King Jeongmyeong), Dec 13

The king granted the young scholars a reprieve, allowing them to immerse themselves in "Sagadokseo," the sacred pursuit of reading within the confines of their homes. Then, due to a sudden ailment said to afflict the king's eyes, the Royal Seminar scheduled for that day was canceled. The king then embarked on a hunting expedition, returning triumphantly to the palace with three deer as his quarry. In the twilight hours, the king donned a mask and performed the Cheoyongmu dance at a grand banquet. He bestowed a drink to Prime Minister Seonwoo Myeongdeok, a token of his favor. The National Affairs Bureau, perplexed by the cancellation of the Royal Seminar due to the king's eye condition, questioned how he could partake in hunting and host a banquet. To this, the king replied with a wry smile, "Hunting and revelry requireth not one's eyes." Then, the king commanded the acquisition of an elephant's foot.