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Episode 13
My Lord!
Are you alright?
Anybody there? Is anybody out there?
- What has happened! - Oh my god!
Call... call a physician! Call a physician this instant!
Wake up, my Lord!
Excellency! Your Excellency!
Wake up, your Excellency!
Where is that physician?
Mu-Myung already went to get him.
But he's only left quarter of an hour ago, so it will still be a while.
The pillar collapsed? How is that possible?
How can a pillar just collapse like that?
Jin-Yi... How are you?
Are you alright? Have you been hurt?
She's fine! It is His Lordship that has been hurt.
What did I tell you? I said forget about the challenge!
Didn't I tell you to stop challenging everyone and just submit!
That is enough. You must be thankful that it was not worse.
We must concern ourselves with His Lordship's health first.
Who... who could have done such a despicable thing?
Do you have any suspects?
I... I am not certain, but...
- Was this your doing? - What?
Did you feel pity for me because I am on the verge of being retired?
- Mistress...! - Did that same loyalty...
cause you to try to murder your friend and sister to preserve your careers?
Mistress, we...
Must I drag you all out and torture it out of you?
What... what are you talking about, Mistress?
- You must have known... - Well, I...
You knew their evil plan and yet you did nothing to stop them?
I tried! I tried all day to stop them.
Then... even though your Vice Mistress tried to stop you, you still went ahead?
Did you think you would escape judgment?
No, we're innocent, Mistress!
We were angry with her, but before we came up with a plan, someone else...
- What? - If it weren't you...
Then you mean Eng-Moo devised this all by herself?
What... what are you talking about?
I'm too old to be going through this.
Where on earth are we going to find Eng-Moo at this hour of night?
Vice Mistress... Over there...
Eng-Moo, you wench!
What are you doing here?
Vice-Mistress...!
Oh... Aren't you Lord Sang-Soo?
How have you been?
What brings you here at this...?
His Lordship is entering the monastery tomorrow.
He has only passed the Provincial Exam, and keeps failing the State Exam.
Here now...!
My beloved is going afar, and I must say my goodbyes.
If not, how will I survive with my heart broken so?
It will be alright. Don't cry! I told you I will return soon.
- Don't cry, I say! - So who is the one that did this?
Tell me the truth. Was it you?
Bu... Bu-Yong!
Tell me the truth now!
Where did you go after the afternoon training?
Did you go out to recruit thugs?
Lower your voice.
What's the good of letting the whole town know?
Sister!
Don't blame them.
You...?
Yes, it was me.
I didn't want to see you suffer, so I sent them to break her legs.
- Did I do something wrong? - It was unnecessary what you did.
- Bu-Yong! - Why should we fear her?
We can defeat her with our talent.
Then why is it that you are so anxious?
Don't ever do this again.
If you do, I won't forgive you.
Don't ever forget this. We are Royal Courtesans.
We are the nation's finest courtesans!
I hope that this wasn't your doing.
How can that be?
Even if it were your doing, you would never confess without evidence.
Don't leave any evidence behind. A nobleman has been hurt and many will pay.
Can you hear me?
Are you alright?
My Lord...
You must be alright.
Why did you do such a foolish thing?
I must be more foolish than you.
Please rest here tonight.
The physician has advised us to limit your movements.
But you will not be at ease.
You are fortunate to not be injured,
but through this incident, you must be in shock as well.
Rest well. It will be good for you to rest.
My Lord...
If it is alright with you, I would like to keep tonight's event secret.
A secret?
Yes, my Lord.
Someone wanted to take your life tonight.
At the very least, they wanted to cripple you for life.
It is a capital offense to attempt murder.
I know.
If you know this, why do you insist on keeping it a secret?
How can I place all the blame on the suspect?
Do you worry for Baek-Moo?
No matter what others think, your greatest opponent is none other than
is Mistress Baek-Moo.
Baek-Moo would never do something like this.
She believes an artist's life is her art.
She is not capable
of ending someone's art by her hand.
Then... can it be the other courtesans of the Song-Do Troupe?
How can we ever find the truth?
But I do not wish for others to be harmed by this incident.
How can a woman with such principles be involved in such a challenge?
What is your reason for betraying your
teacher and making enemies with your fellow courtesans?
Do you also want to become Mistress of the Royal Troupe?
You pitiful creature.
Will you be alright?
You should worry about yourself.
Did you say you were her bodyguard?
For the time being, you must pay more attention.
Try not to leave her alone.
Yes, my Lord.
How have you trained your girls?
Every new day brings chaos!
Let us go.
You must have heard of last night's events.
Yes, my Lord.
Did you find out?
We investigated all the area's thugs, but everyone had a solid alibi.
Then it must have been someone from within.
What shall we do?
How shall I settle this matter?
How else, my Lord? We must investigate until we find the culprit!
That is not wise, my Lord.
Not wise?
Although it was a failed attempt, it still attempted murder.
You should know well that a crime of that magnitude cannot go unpunished.
There is no evidence that it was an insider.
But we have a suspicion.
Not only did Myung-Wol put her Mistress into dire straits,
she shook the foundation of the Song-Do Troupe.
It is of little surprise that her fellow courtesans
would plot to do away with her.
My Lord, you must find this culprit and punish her!
Do you intend to torture the girls?
Of course.
It will not only be my girls. Your girls may also be harmed!
- Think about them? - The culprit must be found!
These girls have nothing but their art.
Can you honestly take away their future and not feel any remorse?
Someone must be punished as an example to others!
My Lord, please punish me instead.
As it is my fault for not disciplining the girls properly, I...
I will accept punishment on their behalf.
You are right. You and the Palace Mistress are both expelled.
My Lord!
If something like this happens again, I will expel both of you from your posts.
I will keep this incident quiet this time.
Discipline your girls well.
If not, I will not only expel you two from the Courtesan Register,
but I will send you to a distant place and make you pay for your crime.
I will heed your words, my Lord.
She is something, that girl.
With what she went through last night, she should be in bed ill and feverish.
Then would she be the infamous Myung-Wol?
Wretched girl! You're always so loyal!
The sun is at its pinnacle. Why are you still not prepared?
Why are you all just standing there! Go and get ready for practice!
Have you been practicing again since dawn?
Now that we have less than two months to the banquet,
we will begin practicing with the other girls.
I will not tolerate any mistakes.
Therefore, ensure that you know all the dance movements.
Yes, Mistress.
That Myung-Wol... She takes after you.
My decision to let this incident pass without much ado
was her request.
The reason she gave was the same as yours.
Is that so?
Not only that, it was clear that she respects your character.
So...
What made the two of you such bitter enemies?
Is it her ambition?
A teacher who is worthy of respect, but unable to open paths for her...
Did she want to step over you to achieve power?
That is unlikely, my Lord.
I...
I tore her only love away from her with my two hands.
Because I wanted her to become the best.
It seems to me you overstepped yourself. Why did you do such a thing?
Love can also be nourishing to the artist.
It is not too late. Help them reunite in their love.
That is impossible.
- Here now... - He is already...
not living in this world.
Kim Jung-Han spent the night in the Gyobang?
And not only that, it was in Myung-Wol's quarters?
Considering the circumstances, I do not think there was a choice.
What brings you here, Your Excellency?
I'm here to see the Minister.
I heard he was in an accident,
but it is late, and I was worried when he did not return.
In any case, where is he?
The Minister has left for the Gyobang.
The Gyobang?
Did you want to see me?
I wanted to repay your kindness,
but I did not know how.
If you will accept my humble performance,
I would like to be of assistance in your collection of music scores.
What a predicament you have put me in.
I have heard that you have composed countless musical scores.
If I am to record all of them, I will never be done with my collection!
Is this what is called falling into the trap you made?
Your Excellency!
You have done nothing but thrown her into your beloved's arms!
- It wasn't me! It wasn't...! - Don't deny it!
You are the only one here who is ruthless enough to do this.
Don't ever try and hurt her again.
If you do, I will not let you go unpunished!
Myung-Wol...!
Why are you...?
Forgive me, my Lord.
I cannot continue any further.
I will continue this another day.
I heard you came by the library?
I was worried and grateful at the same time.
You protected my woman with no thought of your own safety.
It is right that I show my gratitude.
Is that so?
Myung-Wol is a special person to me.
The more I am with her, the more I like her.
And like you said, I want to be sincere in my feelings for her.
Is that so?
Please continue to take good care of her.
I am always busy and have no time to watch over her.
Please support her in my stead.
Can you do this for me?
Thank you. You can always trust and depend on friends.
At nightfall in the garden, the moonlight is full.
The lazy sound of the Guhmungo dances in the moonlight.
At first I thought it was an artist's song,
but it is the sound of a woman's sigh.
Forgive me, my Lord.
I cannot continue any further.
I will continue this another day.
Nothing more to see here.
This is the worst Sword Dance I have ever seen.
Is Myung-Wol rhythmically-challenged?
Of course not.
Then why can't she find the tempo?
It is not that she cannot find the tempo. She cannot find herself.
A dancer must be able to dance with others.
And in order to dance with others, one must pay attention to others.
That girl is filled with hatred and wrath and cannot see others before her.
Oh, yes...!
But, that's not the only reason.
Not the only reason? What else is the problem?
That Mae-Hyang...
Can she do it?
That's wrong! Again!
When will we stop this futile training?
What is the use of memorizing the movements?
Why don't you and that wretch both give up now before it's too late?
I'll do it again! I'll try again, Mistress!
No. It won't be necessary.
This is enough. Don't think of training anymore.
Mistress!
So... that was what it was?
Now I know why Baek-Moo is so desperate to make her dance.
Take off your training uniform.
Mistress!
Wear this and go to the kitchen. Go and be a slave!
- We have yet to complete the challenge! - The challenge is over.
There is over a month until the Tournament. Until then...
You will be able to dance with the others?
- That is right. - You still do not know what you did wrong.
What are you doing? Take this wretch and drag her to the kitchen!
Yes, Mistress. Let's go.
What is your reason?
That will be your responsibility to find out.
Until then, you will not be allowed to touch the Guhmungo
or dance a single step.
Why? You cannot do it?
Shall we give up the challenge now?
The worst than can happen is that you become a slave and I retire early.
I wonder why she's making her do slave's duties?
Do you think the Mistress has gone senile?
You're really pathetic.
The Mistress is not someone to do such a thing without reason.
I wonder what's up her sleeve?
- It will be a great plan. - Great plan?
Survive together, or die together.
Die together? Then what will happen to us when the Mistress isn't around?
Why does that matter?
Even if there is a change of Mistress, we will still be Royal Courtesans.
Don't you agree?
Well...
I am not afraid of anything anymore.
Isn't... isn't that Myung-Wol?
Why is she dressed like that?
She is working as a slave?
Now that is truly Mae-Hyang.
It looks like she deserves being the Mistress of the Palace Troupe, my Lord!
You must go somewhere with us, Miss.
Let go! Let me go!
Forgive me.
I asked them to escort you here, but it seems they were rough with you.
Shall I take off my clothes here, or shall we go to your chambers?
- Here now...! - Isn't that what you want?
I do not think you understand how I feel about you.
I asked you here because I wanted to be of some comfort to you.
Look at you.
Why have you allowed them to turn you into a slave?
It is right to punish an artist who cannot master her talent.
In this world,
there are many ways to live a comfortable life.
Become my woman.
And I will make you the happiest of all women.
Unfortunately,
your idea of happiness
and mine looks to be very different.
I can give make you Mistress of the Palace Troupe!
If I cannot earn that title by my own talent, then I do not want it.
If you so desire, I can bring Baek-Moo before you,
and trample her at your feet!
That too, I will decline, My Lord.
More so than what you offer, my Lord.
I am just as capable of trampling her myself.
In fact, I will trample her myself.
What are you doing?
Must I beat you for you to understand?
I have to practice. Please let me return to the Gyobang.
I think she's right.
There's less than one month left. You should not waste her time like this.
You must let her try her best in everything.
And when she loses, she'll have plenty of time to work.
Why make her start so early?
Am I wrong?
She's not capable of dancing the Palace Dances anyway.
You know that better than I do.
Do you think that I'm unaware of why you want to teach her the Crane Dance?
She's a natural soloist. Just like you.
Now I know everything. Our teacher,
did not teach you the Crane Dance because I could not learn it.
You were not able to perform group dances.
That's why she taught you a solo dance. Am I wrong?
But I'm different.
I'm going to make her capable of dancing group dances.
That's how I'm going to beat you.
How will you tear that book apart if you throw it down so lightly?
You look weary.
No, I'm alright, my Lord.
Then continue what you were doing.
I'm searching for some books. I hope I'm not disturbing you.
So she doesn't want money or power...?
How long will you tolerate her insolence?
Let me take some men and deal with her silently...
Be quiet!
Flowers rarely in bloom are more valuable when picked.
What other ways must I woo her?
- What is it? - Someone's here to see you.
Are you Miss Dan-Shim?
I am...?
My master wishes to meet you.
Is... is it true? Did Lord Byuk Gae-Soo ask for you?
Oh, what an honor!
I can't believe I've lived to see this day!
Keep your voice down. It's embarrassing!
Embarrassing? For what? Oh, I'm so forgetful!
Wait a while. Wait for me, my child!
This... This is Ginko Nut Oil, which makes your hair like silk.
I knew this day would come and saved it for you!
You look so different when you're all made up!
You're so lovely! You'll put even Myung-Wol to shame!
Mother!
Do well tonight. If he favors you,
jewelry, gold... It'll be yours!
Understand?
Have you summoned me? I am Dan-Shim.
- Shall I play the Gayageum? - No...! There's no need.
Come closer.
I said come closer.
I did not know you were awake!
- Bring me some water. - Yes, my Lord.
So you are Myung-Wol's closest friend?
Then you must know her better than anyone else.
How... how can I...?
Find out. When you do, I will summon you again.
Of course.
If it weren't for something like this,
he would never have summoned me.
Do you want to pull my arms off?
Forgive me. I'm trying my best, but I'm not used to it.
This is not like your dance or instruments! You don't need talent to do this!
All you have to do is be synchronized with your partner.
Watch your partner carefully, and be one with her!
Like this. Like this! That's right!
If you synchronize with me, the folds will smoothen out completely!
- Let's do it again. - Alright.
I said synchronize, not throw down!
How could I not have understood something so simple?
What is that girl saying?
What is it?
I never observed my comrade's dance movements.
That was my mistake.
It wasn't as if I forgot that it was a group dance,
but once the rhythm started, I would get lost in my dance.
Without observing the dance of others before me,
how could I have danced with them?
Then you must know what you have to do first.
What are you doing?
I want to be synchronized with you.
If you want me to treat you like my teacher, I will accept.
Stop wasting your breath and go away.
You of all people should know dance isn't that easy.
Give me another chance. Let me dance with you!
Five days.
I'll give you five days.
If in five days you still cannot dance with us...
I will leave here myself. I will give myself up as a slave.
Fine. Let's try it one more time.
Do not forget this. You are a natural soloist.
That will be a great hindrance in learning the group dances.
Don't ever forget the time you spent working as a slave.
If you do not humble yourself, you will never master the group dances.
In addition, this dance is performed
as if a person was divided into many.
You must feel the other person's breath.
You have done well so far.
There's still much I have to learn.
Just don't make mistakes tomorrow.
How about thinking that I am him?
What if the person who loved you so greatly was me?
What if I was the one dancing with you?
And how about thinking that I am the entire audience watching you dance?
- How did you...? - Is that important?
Isn't the fact that you are miserable when you dance more important?
- My Lord...! - I have watched you for several days.
You no longer have to worry about your dance skills.
Your movements are agile and fluid,
and that smile is as perfect as a flower.
People will enjoy your performance.
But you will not be able to move them.
The other day, you said that there was something missing from Baek-Moo's dance.
Was that not perhaps the power to move someone's heart?
I must have hit a nerve.
You are so full of anger.
And you're filled with wrath, and I don't the reason why.
But one thing I am certain of.
A dance without joy and emotion cannot move its audience.
Why are you here at this time of night?
Did something happen?
I wish to dance well at tomorrow's banquet.
Of course you do.
But can I do so?
Can I really dance well?
I am nervous and full of worry, my Lord.
Why do you worry?
Do not be anxious and do as you always have done.
May I dedicate my dance to you tomorrow?
- What do you mean...? - Please allow me to do so.
Look here...!
Please tell me that your heart belongs to me.
Only then will I have enough confidence
to do honor to my performance.
What is this need for this?
You should know how much I value you as an artist.
I do not want you to value me as an artist, but as a woman.
That is impossible.
Why?
I have never been in love before.
It's not because you are in love with someone else?
- Now see here...! - Is it Myung-Wol?
- Bu-Yong... - Why does she have everything?
It's not like that.
Even if I am in love with her,
she cannot give herself to me.
If she is able to give herself to you,
will you accept her?
I want to talk about something.
I...
I want to destroy that Myung-Wol.
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