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Are you Jin-Yi?
Mother!
Are you or are you not Jin-Yi?
Yes I am.
Mother!
You stay out of this.
How can a low-class wench dare to seduce a minister's noble-born son?
How will you pay for your crime?
I received a poem from the young master and wrote a letter in response.
But I do not consider that a crime.
Then how do you explain all of this?
That is a question that your son should answer.
You despicable girl!
Mistress!
Mother Geum-Choon!
- What has happened? - Why is your voice so loud?
There's big trouble!
It is a disaster!
You outrageous girl!
Will you renounce your crime only when you are executed?
Execution?
To whom are you...?
Exactly... who are you?
What is going on?
Jin-Yi... Jin-Yi, are you there?
What's going on?
Take my mother back to her room.
- Jin-Yi. - Hurry.
Mother?
The blind courtesan Hyun-Geum is your mother?
- Jin-Yi, Jin-Yi! - Let's go in, madam!
Let go, let go of me!
They have gone to fetch the Mistress.
She will deal with this. Let us go back inside!
I can't leave her, let go. Let go right now! Jin-Yi!
What an excellent situation this is!
The mother is physically blind, but the daughter is emotionally blind.
This has nothing to do with my mother.
Please don't insult my mother with your words.
Shut your mouth.
How dare you criticize a noblewoman, you low-class wench?
You outrageous girl. I will not let you get away with this.
I will throw you into prison.
That's enough. That's enough Mother.
It was I, it was I who did it.
Mother, it was I who initiated this so...
Are you crazy? Are you insane?
You have completely lost your mind!
What has that girl done to you?
You were such a good son, but now you dare to talk back to me!
Mother, please let's go back.
Eun-Ho, you rascal!
Please forgive her, my Lady.
We should be put to death for making you angry.
But please calm yourself and be merciful to us just this once.
Please forgive us just this once.
Mistress!
Don't be like this!
Don't be like this, Mistress!
Keep your mouth shut! You have no right to speak here.
It is due to my inadequacy that my subordinates are unworthy.
Please give us one more chance and I will discipline them properly.
We will never anger you again.
Finally there is someone I can talk to.
That is right! That is how you should respond.
I am honored, my Lady!
Can I trust you?
I will not disappoint you.
What will you do if this disgraceful situation happens again?
If you command it, I will give you my life.
Then I will leave you here.
I will put this out of my mind this time.
Why are you just standing there? Follow me!
What a disgrace!
How can he think to visit the courtesans even before he is married?
Sir...
Why are you here without Jin-Yi?
How is my Jin-Yi doing, sir?
Sir!
This is all my fault.
We can try to talk to the children.
I thought he might be different.
The sons of noblemen...
Their so-called love is always the same.
Their love is always weak and useless.
I do not think that he is someone
who will be able to take responsibility for his love.
The maestro asked me to bring in this medicine for you.
Leave it and go.
If you did it for me, it was not a good thing.
A courtesan's face is her everything.
I just did what any Headmistress would have done.
I would like to apply the medicine for you.
Did you love him?
Is he your first love?
It's pointless.
There is no love for a courtesan.
There is no commitment for a courtesan.
It is all useless.
We are flowers that merely
sing and dance as we were taught.
We exaggerate molehills into mountains
and reduce oceans to a cup of wine.
When we are able to satisfy the men, that is enough for us.
If tears threaten to flood your eyes, let them flow.
If heaven threatens you, then just close your eyes.
That is a courtesan.
I trusted...
his sincerity towards me.
Trust what?
Are you saying that you trust the sincerity of a man?
Then why did his sincerity fall apart before his mother?
Don't trust it.
What will you do with a man's sincerity?
If you trust that,
you might as well trust in the summer's rain.
You should admonish him! Why do you laugh?
This is not right.
I fear this will be his downfall!
I said there's nothing to worry about.
My Lord!
This child is of the age to be married.
So he has been charmed by a girl. What is so strange about that?
Actually, I have just given a marriage proposal to the Magistrate.
Did you just say marriage?
Yes.
Father!
Enough, go to your quarters.
I was worried when I heard that you were being lazy in your studies.
But it sounds to me like a butterfly searching for a flower to play with...
looking for a bit of respite. It is a relief.
Father, it's not like that...
You are becoming more and more daring!
How dare you include yourself in your elders' conversation?
If you have heard what your father said and penitent, then return to your quarters.
Quickly!
Mother!
Don't be like this Mother! You must not!
Let go! Let go this instant!
Mother!
I cannot agree to this marriage.
Mother!
Madam, what brings you to the East Garden?
I must see the Governor!
But right now...
I'm innocent! I'm innocent!
I'm not guilty!
Alright, that's enough.
They are people brought in from a fight in the marketplace.
They will be receiving their judgment soon.
I'm innocent!
Please have mercy, my Lord!
Come here.
Come closer.
Jin-Yi.
I'm alright.
I'm completely fine.
Don't say that.
It is better to cry.
It is alright to cry in front of your mother.
I said I'm fine.
Don't be like that.
Don't be like that, you foolish child.
Then what should I do?
If I say I'm not alright.
Would you prefer if I went blind like you?
Jin-Yi.
Do you...
Do you really like him that much? Is it like that?
No.
I said it's not.
Is the name of that novice Jin-Yi?
Bring her to me.
Tell her I want to see her.
Yes.
Today at the Gyobang...
Nothing happened there today.
My betrothed...
never went to the Gyobang with his foolish heart on his sleeve.
Also...
And a courtesan never caused trouble by forgetting her own low-born status.
None of it happened.
Relay this to the Head Mistress Baek-Moo.
If a single word of this unpleasant incident
gets into the ears of my father... Then...
Tell her that the position of Head Mistress will no longer be hers.
You weren't thinking of going out so late, were you?
It is late. Go back and get some rest.
Right now!
Where did Jin-Yi go?
I'm really curious.
You are so curious about things. Are you that way with food too?
What happens to Jin-Yi from now on?
What do you mean?
If she's in love with that young master, will she marry him?
Stupid girl. How can a courtesan be married?
- Then... - The best she could become is a concubine.
But seeing his mother, we can forget that, you silly girl.
It'll eventually come to an end.
You know something, Sum-Sum?
- What? - What do you think?
About what?
If he was going to fall in love with someone,
don't you think he should have met me first?
If he saw me first, he would never have noticed Jin-Yi. Don't you think?
Do you need me to say it?
Really?
I'm saying that if you use this on your hair, it'll be become true.
This is made from the bark of the gingko tree.
If you use this, they'll think you were Yang Gui Fei from behind.
So what of Jin-Yi?
How much is that?
Five coins... I need at least five coins for this.
I knew it.
You'd never say anything like that if you weren't thinking about money.
That's not true!
- You just need to brush... - Hey!
You are so deceitful.
How can you compare Jin-Yi to Eng-Moo!
That's just my opinion!
Try it once!
You'll be a hundred times more beautiful than Yang Gui Fei.
You're not lying are you?
Of course not.
If you were lying, just wait what I'll do to you.
Fine, I'll try it.
I'll brush more on your hair.
Your hair will become as beautiful as silk.
Go ahead and draw lines!
You never know, a pumpkin may become a watermelon!
Cry out loud.
Take down your hair and wail!
Even though it's weak and futile, first love is first love.
If you have to let your first love go, then you must do it properly.
You do not want to cry out?
Shall I teach you another way?
Put your sadness into your abdomen.
Slowly breathe it out.
Don't struggle to forget.
Just as your breath occupies your abdomen, place your love there.
It is the destiny of a courtesan to never belong to one man.
But you do not have to suppress your emotions.
Treat your love for him harshly.
Dance until you can smile and forget the pain of your loss.
One cannot be a courtesan if she smiles only at happy times.
When you can smile at your bitterness and your pain,
that is when you have become a true courtesan...
and a true artist.
How can you call yourself a dancer when you cannot wield the swords properly?
Why are the sword movements so coarse?
Little girls pretending to be dancers will be better than you!
When the leg moves forward, stretch it out towards the sky!
And be more nimble than an eagle when you move your sword!
Next!
Bu-Yong really is the best, Head Mistress!
No matter what others say, she is the capital's best...
No, that's not right. She is the world's best dancer.
Isn't that right, Head Mistress?
Was that child's name Jin-Yi?
That outrageous girl who wanted His Majesty's tears...
She will not be an easy opponent.
If she were just an average dancer,
she would not have uttered such
an impertinent and outrageous comment.
What's more strange is that Baek Moo...
that half-wit... just stood there and listened to her say that.
How is it? Have you finished?
Yes Head Mistress.
Not bad.
You did well.
After you've reviewed this with the others,
tell them to practice again.
Tell them that if they repeat the mistakes they made today,
they must be prepared to pay with their lives.
Yes Head Mistress.
But this is still not enough.
Coordination, coordination!
During the competition, you must show your coordination.
That Baek Moo...
She is a master of the Palace Arts. No one can compare to her talent.
I will practice with dedication.
Twice.
Three times.
Will it not be enough if I practice ten times more?
The way of this world... is that that easy.
We need a much stronger defense.
I suppose we need to use him now.
He is the royal kinsman of His Majesty, Lord Beok Gae-Soo.
He is a man of style.
Most importantly...
Rhythm and dance...
He possesses a keen artistic sense.
The pitch is not right.
What do you use your ears for?
No one can compare to your knowledge of music, my Lord.
You flatter me.
I heard you wanted to see me.
There will be a competition amongst the courtesans very soon.
I wanted to discuss it with you.
Not only does he possess an exceptional musical ear,
but he also has His Majesty's complete trust.
It will be no surprise if he is asked to be the judge of this competition.
What shall we do?
What can we do to catch his attention?
Going... to school?
Yes... well...
Let's go. Hurry.
I have to go somewhere first.
Where?
To... the Gyobang?
That is enough, young master. If Madam finds out, you'll be punished!
I'm just... I'll just be a little while...
- Please, young master! - Duk-Pal!
Let's just go to school.
She will have been hurt. She will have shed tears!
- So... I have to... - Please don't, for God's sake!
Duk-Pal!
If you keep this up, she'll break my legs.
She said she'll really break my legs in two!
~Students Recite Their Studies~
Under the heavens, even the King...
is still a disobedient child.
A child completes his parents.
But his brothers hold him upright.
What are you doing?
Oh... no, nothing.
You're really something.
I know it's always the quiet ones that get into the most trouble...
but I didn't think you would be capable of that.
Yeon-Hung told me everything, you rascal!
How far did you two go?
I'm sure you touched her hands
Did you get to kiss her too?
Stop talking nonsense.
What nonsense? This thing between a man and a woman is never nonsense!
Where is Yeon-Hung?
Didn't you see him? He left a while ago.
He looked really upset.
What is the big fuss over you having some fun with a courtesan?
It's not like that.
Then what was it? Were you planning on marrying her?
Look at you! You're serious. Look, Kim Eun-Ho.
- Hey you! - Sang-Soo!
What?
You're my friend, right?
You're my best friend, right?
If I'm not, am I your slave?
Can I make a difficult request?
Young master! Young master! Where is my young sir?
He's talking to the teacher.
He's going to take a long time, so go!
Go away!
Alright, young master. I will wait for him, so you just go on ahead.
Do whatever you want.
It only takes an instant for a man to do something stupid.
I wonder if this is going to end up well.
What brings you here?
Your sister...
You must be really worried you won't be able to get married.
Please give this to her.
- What is it? - Just give it to her.
You mean he came here just to give you this?
You are too happy, sister!
Hurry and open it. It will be filled with apologies.
He really looked regretful.
Why? What does it say?
What is this?
What is this about the wedding?
I know that there is nothing I can say
that will give you comfort at this point.
I know all this, but I still had to come.
I wanted to apologize.
What would change with your apology?
Would it change our low-class status with yours?
Or would it change the laws of our nation?
Nothing would change.
But...
If you keep insisting on coming here, the only person who will be hurt is Jin-Yi.
Is that what you desire?
Please go back. We may be of low status,
but we have laws that you must abide by.
One of them is the prohibition of visitors during training hours.
Is anyone there? Our esteemed guest is leaving.
Please escort him to the gate.
Was I too fierce?
Will you be able to endure this?
I will try.
- Get out of here this instant! - We are looking for someone.
So you can go inside and beg from everyone?
- No, that's not it. - What do you mean, no?
What is happening?
They're filthy! Are they beggars?
Is today a special day?
It's so unlucky to start the day with beggars at the gate!
Chase them away quickly and spray salt on the gates!
What... what are you doing here?
- Brother... - Brother?
Are you related?
- They're my siblings. - Really?
Let's go. Hurry, let's go.
Stop eating so fast, you'll have indigestion.
It's for their meal.
Sister!
I told you not to come here.
We were so hungry... And mother's sick.
- What about the money I gave you? - Father...
He gambled it all away again?
How sick is Mother?
She can't go to work. And Brother isn't visiting as often...
I don't know what to do about the harvest.
I was going to come and help you. So don't worry.
Keep eating. I'll be right back.
Why are we here?
Why are you doing this?
Isn't this what you wanted? Isn't it?
No, it's not. It's not like that!
Then what is it? Are you stupid?
Sum-Sum!
Why have you been going to my house everyday for the past three years?
Why do you give your paltry wages to my father?
A courtesan's body... is nothing more than just a body.
It can be easily bought with money.
So I'll give it to you.
I'll give it to you before I give it a stranger!
Don't be like that. Don't torture yourself like that.
If you do this, I won't be at peace.
I don't expect anything from you.
I just feel... sorry for you.
Other girls buy ornaments for themselves,
but you save all your money for your siblings.
Who do you think you are? Who are you that you should pity me?
You're a slave! And you dare to pity me?
Get dressed. I'll wait outside.
Half-wit! Coward!
Weakling! Idiot!
You are burning the midnight oil again.
Shall we practice together? Let's not sleep tonight.
Why are you looking at me like that? You can't believe I said that?
No, it's not that.
I'm going to practice hard and go to the capital.
I'm going to become a palace courtesan.
And then, for an immense amount of money...
I will sell my talent and love.
Forget about that baby-faced young master.
Let's practice hard and become the best!
If there is anyone who will command such an amount, it would be you, Jin-Yi.
You can do it, right?
You know, Sum-Sum...
I used to be confident. I used to think that
I can do anything I put my mind to.
But... some things are impossible.
Stop that nonsense!
If you show your weak side, you'll crumble.
No matter what, we have to become the best!
If not, our lives will be ruined!
You disobedient fool! I told you again and again!
How dare you abandon your master?
Madam... please have mercy!
Mother! Mother, what is the meaning...?
What are you doing? Continue beating him!
Yes Madam!
No! I won't let you!
Stand back!
Please beat me instead. He has done nothing wrong!
Disobedient whelp!
Mother...!
Mother...
Go away.
Mother.
I told you to go away.
Why are you treating others so badly?
It is tradition for slaves who do not serve their masters well to be punished.
I do not understand.
Why are you filled with so much anger, Mother?
This side of you is not familiar to me.
Not familiar to you?
It is a hundred times worse for me!
I thought that you of all people...
would understand my bleeding and broken heart
better than anyone else.
But at such a young age, how can you be so similar to your father?
Will you come to your senses if I collapse under the stress?
Are you sleeping?
Someone said that this tonic is good for bruises.
Get up and drink some.
Hurry!
I'm sorry. I am so ashamed.
It's fine.
I'm fine, so you can return to your quarters, young master.
Duk-Pal, how old are you?
Are you twenty-two this year?
I'm twenty-four.
Then you are five years older than me.
But...
Why have I been speaking down to you all throughout these years?
You know, I never questioned this before.
You're older than me, but you're required to show me respect.
I can scold you and make you do things for me.
I always assumed that it was the way things were.
Maybe...
we noblemen are shameless.
Because of this simple difference of class, we can take slaves to labor for us,
and take others for playthings.
It doesn't matter who gets hurt, as long as we're satisfied.
Please forgive me. My sin is too great.
Young master! It's Duk-Pal.
What can I do?
Go ahead and write a letter or something.
I'll deliver it to her one way or another.
Don't do this. You'll get hurt...
Young master... if what you said is how you feel, that is enough for me.
You're the only one who treats me like a human being.
I should repay that in some way.
There is nothing I can do.
She has already been hurt more than you.
She has closed her heart to me.
Isn't that to be expected?
They say the deeper the love,
the more pain the human heart feels.
You want me to deliver this?
Are you deaf? Why do you ask me stupid questions?
Jin-Yi is still recovering from all of this. She will refuse to go.
Just deliver the letter to her. The rest is up to them.
I don't know if I should...
You're not going, right?
Should I return the letter?
No. I'm going.
Jin-Yi!
I have to see him once more. I have to see him.
If I keep avoiding him, we will always long for one another
there will never be an end to this.
I have to see him so I can end it.
I am you
and you are me.
I am you, and you are me.
A promise that goes beyond a thousand years,
that beautiful promise, I give to you.
Main Translators: wingyee, MrsKorea Spot Translator & Editor: MrsKorea
Timers: jann, MrsKorea Final QC: ay_link
Coordinators: mily2, ay_link
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I wish to marry her.
No! She is a low-born courtesan!
Even the King can marry someone of low-born status if he so desires.
If you want to enter the courtesan's competition, you must raise your hair.
One cannot be a courtesan without having raised her hair.
Not only will you be prohibited from the competition,
you will not be able to stay in the troupe.
I will give that girl to you.
I will inform the troupe to allow this.
Go and spend the night with her. Make her your woman.
But you must marry my Ga-Eun.