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Episode 11
If I ever return to Korea, I will come and look for you.
I pray you will not lose your poetic sense.
Through you, I will see Korea.
What is the meaning of this?
You wench!
Do you wish to die?
You have offended an Ambassador from China!
For this you shall die!
What do you mean I offended you?
That is impossible, your Excellency.
If it was not to offend,
then for what purpose did you do such a thing!
Standing alone by the river,
Lonesome, this heart.
Is the moonlight the river?
Is the river the sky?
The person who watched the moon with me,
is with me no longer.
But nature, as the years pass, never changes.
Why...!
That is...!
I have already placed your poem in my heart.
Therefore, I do not need such tokens.
She just glanced at it,
but she recites it by heart!
The human heart is destined to lose its fervor when dependant on tokens.
Therefore, your Excellency, you must leave your heart here.
Leave my heart here?
Your heart that cherishes a friend you shared poetry with...
Your heart that appreciates the arts...
And your heart that is willing to protect your friends.
Leave that precious heart here.
For me. For Korea.
I put my faith in you, your Excellency.
Although I leave my heart,
the impression you have left on me, and from Korea,
I shall take it with me.
Thank you.
I should be the one thanking you.
This experience has been a valuable lesson for me.
Good work, all of you!
No matter what others will say,
this is all due to the courtesans at Song-Do!
You overpraise us, my Lord.
Overpraise is right.
My Lord.
It is said that even if your mouth is crooked, you should speak always tell the truth.
Baek-Moo and her girls did not win the competition.
It was Myung-Wol and that wit of hers.
The dances of the courtesans deserve praise as well.
If it weren't for their dance,
no matter how witty this girl was,
she would not have been able to move the heart of the Ambassador.
Anyways, Myung Wol...
Why do you not dance?
With your talent and poetic sense,
your dance skills should be above average.
I do not dance.
A courtesan that does not dance...?
Yes.
What is the reason?
I have yet to find a dance that moves my heart.
Your teacher is one of the finest dancers in the land whose renown is far and wide.
But you say you have not found a dance to move your heart?
She might have received fame with her talent and skills.
But her dance lacks something.
Lacks something?
And what is that?
Why not ask her directly?
If she does not know, then I have no reason to tell you.
You ungrateful wench.
How dare you humiliate the teacher who raised you for 10 years?
That's what I am saying.
Do you think you can act this way just because you are popular?
When are you going to end your arrogance?
Stop.
That is enough.
But Mistress...!
Criticism from someone who...
...has not danced in a long time is meaningless.
If so...
How do you dance in front of people?
You cannot be holding banquets
in order to teach all the people in the world how to dance?
That girl, Myung Wol...
She intrigues me.
I have to think about how to make her a Palace Courtesan.
I liked the look in her eyes.
It's not because she has the same enemy as you?
What?
As His Lordship said,
their dance performance was impressive.
- Bu-Yong...! - It was not extravagant.
But it had deep meaning and emotion.
It was good enough to compete with us.
Stop talking...!
Yes.
You are correct.
You're absolutely right.
Who was their teacher?
If their teacher is the great Baek-Moo, then of course their dance must be worthy.
But...
There was something missing.
Something missing?
What is that?
Bewitching...
The ability to bewitch their audience... That was what was missing.
Whether one uses special effects or sheer force,
the first thing a dancer must do is captivate the attention of the audience.
What's the use of following the steps?
It is like a beautiful dish that is tasteless.
You're a celebrated Palace Courtesan. How is your judgment worse than a provincial courtesan?
Good judgment do not guarantee exceptional talent.
That is correct.
But for one with talent and practice, there is no stronger weapon.
To perform the best dance, will she not try harder each time?
The path of an artist...
is to fight oneself in order to beat others.
Don't you think so?
Did you call for me?
I thought it was proper to at least say thank you.
That was not necessary.
I did not do it for you.
I just did not want to see someone else destroy
the person I want to destroy myself.
You are the one who is already destroyed and bleeding.
What do you mean destroy someone?
If something had gone wrong, you would not have survived.
I do not fear death.
What is your reason?
What is the reason for being so harsh to yourself?
Cease your hatred.
Only little children try to hurt others by hurting themselves.
How can his Lordship do such a harsh thing?
But then again, it is understandable.
She played a game with the nation's honor.
He probably did it out of anger.
Do you really believe that?
Your Excellency...!
I see even the great Bu-Yong has a naive side.
A man does not do such a thing to a girl he doesn't care about.
The night is deep.
I alerted your servants. Why don't you retire for the evening?
Fine. I will go.
I have a question.
You said you were the manager of the gyobang?
Yes.
Then you must know Myung-Wol well.
What would you like to know?
Although I am certain you are already aware of her skills and talents...?
It seems that she has a great burden on her shoulders.
Is there a reason for it?
All courtesans carry a great burden on their shoulders.
They carry them around more often than ornaments and accessories.
I believe in the power of sincerity.
I believe that the greatest weapon to move a person's heart,
is sincerity.
I believe in the power of sincerity.
The sincerity that rings true from your fingertips...
I believe that sound has the power to guard our nation's music.
Sincerity...?
So there was another fool who believes in sincerity.
That is not the face of a man who has successfully protected the arts of Korea.
It is fortunate that we have solved the issue with the Ambassador,
But it looks like you are troubled at how you have treated her.
Am I right?
My...!
You are not only troubled, but it is affecting your health as well, my Lord.
Look here...!
What is it?
Is it guilt at not properly managing your subordinate?
Or...
Or are you troubled that you are attracted to her but her thorns are too sharp,
and your feelings for her have become an illness unto you?
Why did you stop?
Carry on.
I do not wish to do so.
I do not intend to listen for free. I will reward you handsomely.
I do not need your reward.
You don't need a reward?
I was not performing for you.
Then...?
Were you performing for the servants?
What if I was?
Then, you can start playing for me.
No. I have no desire to do so.
You are being impertinent!
A customer is king for the courtesan!
It is even more impertinent
to play music when your heart is not in it.
What?
If requested with sincerity, music is given from the heart.
So you mean...
I was not sincere enough when I requested you to play for me?
The audience and the player may be from different classes,
there is no such thing in music.
If you wish to hear my music, you must request it with respect.
Fine.
I will request for you another day.
I shall wait.
You think I'm attracted to Myung-Wol?
That is not possible.
Then...?
I... I just felt pity for her.
In this world there are people...
When they feel pain, they do not scream...
They don't even utter a single sound.
Are they hiding their sorrows behind their smiles?
Or have they changed the way they cry?
How can they withhold their sorrows for so long?
Maybe if it was someone who was deliberately on a path to self-destruction.
But how could they be so silent?
You have a deep and profound heart.
If you have the chance,
go and visit Myung-Wol.
With your heart,
you might be of comfort for her.
I would rather wipe your tears with my skirt.
A dancer recognizes a dancer.
A musician recognizes a musician.
How can someone who has hidden her own tears
not be able to recognize when someone else is crying?
It's not even the anniversary of his death tonight!
You're going to get the young master drunk.
If he were still alive...
I wonder what he would look like?
Miss...!
He would have a topknot...
... and even wear a hat.
Don't you think?
Well...
But... I can't imagine it.
I can't even visualize it.
Miss...!
You want to resign again?
I am not worthy of this position, your Majesty...!
And it is not because of the many eyes on you?
Your Majesty...!
I will not accept it.
As I am still young, my education and my experience is unworthy.
I need people.
Did I not tell you that I need people I can trust?
However...
I will not accept your resignation.
But... I will let your have the opportunity to learn more from the world.
I have given a decree for a new government office.
I want you to organize our nation's music by collecting music scores.
Your Majesty...!
My people's music and dance...
There is nothing better that can tell me how they think and live.
Bring me this music so I may experience this with my people.
They will call me a good and benevolent King.
His majesty is sending Kim Jung Han to Song-Do?
That is not all.
The Minister has already been made the Governor of Song-Do.
Why all of the sudden?
The man volunteered himself.
He said it was to assist in the cultural development of that region.
But that's nonsense.
His intention is elsewhere.
His Majesty's decision to create the new office here
is to reward your great efforts
and contribution to the arts.
So I encourage you to give your all in this effort.
In the new music books we are to organize,
His Majesty has asked us to include the name of exceptional courtesans and artists.
The gyobang that has the most number of courtesans included in these scores,
will become the new Palace Courtesans.
So you will not dance?
Don't be absurd. You begin your practice tomorrow.
I don't want to.
You may as well be a cripple if you won't dance.
I don't care if I'm lame.
You little...!
Do you want to end my life?
Even so, I won't even blink an eye.
Until when?
Until when will you use Eun-Ho against me and make yourself miserable?
Don't say his name with your dirty mouth!
Come to your senses and face reality!
Love is not possible in a courtesan's life.
But...
Talent is different.
Practice dance and relearn the Crane Dance.
If your performance can move the audience, you will be immortalized in the book.
If so, your name shall be the first name in that book.
Do you know what means?
It means power in life and fame in death
What is better than these for an artist?
I don't care.
Don't include me in your clown acts.
Clown acts?
Destroying love and dancing without sincerity... If these are not clown acts, then what are they?
You impudent wench!
Do you think your talent is going to be forever?
Is talent with no sincerity even a talent?
A person without sincerity is garbage.
So is her talent.
What will you do now, Mistress?
The new office has been established in Song-Do.
And the new governor is in love with Song-Do's Mistress.
It is obvious the Song-Do courtesans will be included in the Book of Music.
Then Song-Do's Mistress will become Head Mistress in no time!
That is obvious.
What are you going to do?
Do you plan to just sit there?
Why are you here, Myung-Wol?
I came to request your teachings.
I want to learn your dances.
You want to learn my dances?
Yes.
Even Baek-Moo's dances did not have the ability to move your heart.
My dance may also not be able to move your heart.
I do not need to be moved.
Then...?
Just share with me your passion and your anger.
Passion and anger?
The passion you have to crush your rival.
How interesting.
Fine.
That is not difficult for me.
Another thing.
If I break Baek-Moo...
Yes?
Make me the Head Mistress of the Palace Troupe.
What?
Stop. That is enough, Head Mistress.
You need no longer speak with this impudent...!
Fine.
Head Mistress...!
Just destroy Baek-Moo.
Then I will give you what you asked for.
I will try.
Please take back your decision to accept Myung-Wol as your student.
Take back my decision?
Why?
She turned her back on her teacher, and reached out to another.
For a traitor, betraying someone again is an easy task.
I am certain she will stick a knife in your back too.
You worry for me?
Yes.
You're not worried about me. You're worried about yourself.
Headmistress..
You thought this position of Head Mistress was yours,
and now you fear Myung-Wol is going to take it away from you.
Am I right?
I am confident that I am unparalleled in my ability to dance.
In that case, Myung-Wol can defeat Baek-Moo, and you can defeat Myung-Wol.
We need to have a hunting dog first.
A hunting dog to destroy Baek-Moo completely.
It won't be too late to fight after that.
Since Myung-Wol is not here for training, the talk must not have gone well.
You seem to be coming to Song-Do rather frequently these days!
And what is happening? Why are you with them?
She seems to want to learn dance from me.
She said my Sword Dance moved her heart.
- What? - A talented girl wants my teaching.
It is my duty as a teacher to accept her.
Am I right?
Then you should have kept her in the city. Why did you come all the way here?
The new agency to collect our nation's music is located here in Song-Do.
How can I just stay in the city and do nothing to assist?
It is my responsibility to give my utmost effort in assisting this project.
You wish to learn Dance from Head Mistress Mae-Hyang?
You cannot do this. Stop this now.
No matter what you say, my mind is set.
It won't change.
This Mae-Hyang is a dangerous woman.
She is a hundred times more cold-hearted and passionate than Baek-Moo.
She has agreed to partner with you because you can be of use to her.
But when you are no longer of use to her, she will discard you.
She may even harm you!
- I know. - Then why?
This is the most cruel thing I can do to Baek-Moo.
Jin-Yi!
Even though she calls Mae-Hyang her rival,
Baek-Moo has always looked down on her.
The worst thing that can happen to her is to be defeated by Mae-Hyang.
- Don't you agree? - Jin-Yi! Please...!
It's stifling in here. Let's go outside.
- Jin-Yi! - Let's take a walk.
Look who's here! It's the infamous Myung-Wol!
What brings you here, my Lord?
I came to see you.
What about it? Will you spend three months and three days in idyllic time with me?
Why?
Don't want to?
- I will be on my way now. - Oh my. I completely forgot!
Three months and ten days... That's a hundred days.
How many houses does it make?
How unfortunate.
Maybe if I sell part of this country to raise funds.
- Am I right? - Please give way.
You have no sense of humor.
It looks like you have no desire to spend any time with me.
I better just do what I came here to do.
Who is he?
- A fool. - A fool?
Something like that.
He must be a good man.
Your voice has changed.
- It has lost its edge. - You're making assumptions again!
If he is a good man, then accept his favor while he still wants you.
Mother...!
Stop this nonsense about revenge and just live a happy and comfortable life!
You know that I can't.
Why? Because of Eun-Ho?
Let him go now.
Let him go away from your heart.
You were in pain for a few years. It is time for you to let him rest.
A broken heart needs love again to mend.
- So... - Then what about you?
- Why can't you do it? - Jin-Yi, that...
If you can't do so, then don't make me do it either.
Are you the musician Eom-Su?
Yes, my Lord.
They say you are the greatest musician in all of Korea.
I thought only courtesans exaggerated,
but I think I was wrong.
There are too many men saying strange things in this world.
- I came here to ask you something. - I will not go to the Cultural Center.
If the body is bound, then the heart is bound.
And when the heart is bound, music is also abound.
Do not worry. If you are worried about being bound,
I am far more wary of commitment than you are.
What did you just say, Mae Hyang?
You want me to retire Baek-Moo?
Yes, my Lord.
She cannot even control her own girl.
How can you keep her as Mistress?
That girl Myung-Wol cannot be controlled by even the commander of the army!
What will you do if I tame her and she becomes a lamb in my hands?
I will teach her the Sword Dance in three months.
The foundation of the Sword Dance is synchronisation with the other dancers.
I will train her to dance with others and not miss a single beat.
Will that be acceptable enough that I have brought her under control?
- Well... - Let it be so, my Lord.
If Myung-Wol is able to dance the Sword Dance, I will give up my position as Mistress.
And give me all the Books of Dance that you hold!
Look here, Mae-Hyang!
It is not acceptable for a retired courtesan to be holding these Books of Dance!
It is not good for the development of Art in our nation!
Don't you agree?
Fine. I'll do it your way.
Tell her no! Just tell her you can't!
Why can't I? Mae-Hyang's Sword Dance is exceptional.
If she learns it, you'll be retired!
I've been here for thirty years. It is time I should leave this place.
- Mistress...! - I said it was alright.
This is Mae-Hyang.
Mae-Hyang is worthy enough to take Myung-Wol as her student.
- But...! - Myung-Wol wants to dance again!
Whatever the reason, Myung-Wol has decided to dance again.
Mae-Hyang has accomplished something already.
You wish to return to the Gyobang?
I did not understand the Mistress's coldness.
And I did not wish to watch
my daughter wrapped up in hate and trembling with revenge.
That is why I moved away.
I do not think I should be away from them.
Jin-Yi is becoming worse and worse.
So, you wish to return to the Lion's Den?
You have just recuperated, but you will fall ill again!
Don't you know that?
I have no choice.
I have a responsibility as a mother.
What is it?
Come with us.
Shall we break your legs?
Will you then take back your alliance with the Palace Mistress?
This does not concern you.
How can this not concern us? You are trying to ruin our Song-Do Troupe!
How can this not concern us?
Time really changes people.
Do you really want to be Palace Mistress? Do you want power that much?
Becoming the Palace Mistress is a courtesan's greatest accomplishment.
- We all want this. - Then try harder.
You are part of our troupe too. Aren't you?
- Not me. - Must we break your legs?
What is going on?
I asked what is going on?
This girl's impudence was too much to bear.
I thought we would discipline her.
If you have that much time to spare, go and practice some more!
- Mistress...! - Return to your quarters!
So you want to defeat me?
I look forward to it.
The scenery is truly excellent!
No wonder so many artists come here!
Why do you think they call Song-Do the best countryside in the nation?
I wonder how the women are here?
I wonder if the women here are as pliant as they are beautiful!
You rascal...
Bu-Yong has made a record of all the Sword Dances we have performed.
First you must look at this and memorize the movements.
And if you have any comments, you may bring them forward to me.
I will, Mistress.
We will begin rigorous training in three days.
Yes, Mistress.
Welcome, Lord Byuk Gae-Soo!
What has brought your Lordship to Song-Do?
Did a certain provincial courtesan lead you all the way here?
Why? Is that bad?
How can that be?
Then I will take my leave.
I was going to send someone, but I thought it would be more sincere if I came.
Please come to my house tomorrow. I wish to hear you perform.
Tomorrow is impossible.
Impossible?
I already have an appointment.
Tomorrow at five o'clock. Do not be late.
Please go to the merchant Kim.
Why there?
Tell him that I can do the banquet for him tomorrow.
Yes, Miss.
Ulsoo, that's good!
Ulsoo!
No, no need to stop! Please carry on.
Can you spare some time?
- Well, not now... - All of our friends have come to see you.
You must show your face to them.
And you must move your things to my house here.
No, no need for that. I am comfortable here.
Will you reject a friend's offer?
This is the only way I can help you.
I cannot help you directly due to my relationship to the King.
But I can help you with something in your duties here.
It is His Majesty's wish.
Alright. I will do so.
Did you say you invited Myung-Wol to perform for us?
Our friend has returned to us after six years.
We must have a grand welcome!
Did she say she would come?
Of course.
- That's a surprise. - A surprise?
We have not sent her a poem, and she is willing to come to our party.
A poem?
She is said to read the poem and judge it for its poetic content.
Only if it meets her standards does she accept the invitation.
What can a mere poem say?
That's right. Does she think herself a Minister of Arts?
Poetry is the face of a scholar.
A true scholar will take care with his words even though it may just be an invitation.
She must be judging the inviter by the sincerity of his words.
But this is different!
She will run here barefooted for Lord Byuk Gae-Soo.
You know who he is.
Courtesans volunteer to spend the night with Lord Byuk Gae-Soo!
Don't you know that?
Well...
Did you summon me, your Excellency?
Find out who Myung-Wol has made an appointment with and deal with it.
Yes, your Excellency.
Hurry...!
Hurry on over here...!
Don't do this, my Lord!
Do you think you are some virginal bride?
- It's not that...! - Then...?
How can a courtesan just take off her clothes without an offer of a reward?
Impertinent wench! Alright, so how much do you want?
- Don't you think thirty yang would be sufficient? - Thirty... thirty yang?
Is that enough?
Slowly... slowly...! Alright, take it all off.
This arm and then... that arm...!
- What now? - You must give me a reward!
But I just gave you one!
That was for the outer jacket. This time it's for the skirt...!
Alright, how much now?
Fifty yang should be sufficient.
You can't do this, my Lord! You should't do this!
What's the grand total? I'll give it to you in one lump sum afterwards.
That wasn't it...
It was the same rhythm, but there was something different.
Are you referring to Myung-Wol's performance?
That girl must have decided to become creative again.
Sir, it is Myung-Wol.
I was just about to summon you. Take a seat.
His lordship would like to record the new rhythm you composed.
Will you play it again for me?
Not today, my Lord.
No?
I have an important appointment tomorrow, and thus I am busy.
An important appointment?
- What is this important appointment? - He is my most important customer.
Is that so?
He is someone I need to focus all my energy and passion.
You provided the Minister with lodging?
Did you become anxious?
Were you fearful that his proximity to Myung-Wol might take her away from you?
If they chose courtesans by how creatively they think, you would be the best in the nation.
But, this time, it was not for my sake, but for yours.
Your Excellency!
I thought you were just power-hungry,
but you're a woman who loves too.
You finally met a man you liked. I did not want to see you cry over him.
In my heart, I have already cried a river.
What?
You are the only man I would ever like.
But you are only interested in getting Myung-Wol's attention.
What should I do with my broken heart?
Impertinent wench!
Chief Byun, what brings you here at this hour?
Well...
The master has asked me to tell you not to attend tomorrow's banquet.
What is the reason?
- The clan's financial situation is... - That is impossible.
When I told him I would attend, he would have seen to his budget
before he sent me his response.
Why are you questioning me?
Do you wish our clan to be ruined?
Ruined? What do you mean?
Please let me perform at the banquet as originally planned.
- I said no. - Sir...!
Think about my situation!
If Lord Byuk Gae-Soo is determined to ruin me, the clan will fall in no time!
So... this is all Byuk Gae-Soo's doing.
Myung-Wol's late!
Is she really coming?
Come to think of it, she is already one hour late!
She must have a good reason why she is late.
Stop complaining and she will come. Let's drink while we wait.
We want to see Myung-Wol today,
but isn't it more important that our friend is here today?
Speak of the devil!
I apologize for the delay, your Excellency.
Why are you here without your Guhmungo?
My mind is not in the mood to perform music, and so I left it at the gyobang.
Not in the mood...?
My mind was too excited at the thought of seeing you.
That is why, your Excellency...
I desire to be your bedmate tonight.
Will you grant this wish?
Of course. I see no reason to reject you.
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