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Episode 14
Sir, what has happened?
What is this sound?
Jin-Yi...
...has dropped her swords.
Sir...!
It looks...
It looks like Jin-Yi is going to dance again.
This... this is...!
What is this? What is she doing?
This is not what I taught her!
What is the meaning of this?
This was your plan! You and that girl, it was your plan!
I didn't teach her that either.
Someone else taught her that dance.
I remember it now.
I remember it all now.
The times I danced in front of you...
That joy when I danced for you, I remember it all now.
This dance...
This dance I give to you.
Your disciple's twisted envy can also be considered Myung-Wol's teacher.
That mind of hers has awakened the dance prodigy in Myung-Wol.
What an exceptional dance, don't you agree?
Yes, it was.
I have never seen this dance before.
But it was not a Palace Dance.
- We must bring this competition to a close. - Look here, Minister!
You have not forgotten the original purpose of this competition, have you?
It was to dance the Palace Dance.
- Well... - End this competition.
We must punish these courtesans
who have made an enjoyable banquet
the place for their petty jealousy.
You wench!
What is this?
Why have you done such a thing?
Will there not be a judging?
I will reveal all at that time.
That... that!
Bu-Yong, why did you stop your dance and clear the stage?
Last night, after our last practice,
we agreed to change some of our movements as they were awkward.
- Did you receive the Mistress' approval? - Of course.
Am I not right, Mistress?
I knew of the change, your Excellency.
They came to me last night and told me of this.
Mistress!
But this girl disobeyed her fellow dancers and her Mistress,
and decided to dance by herself, against the dance score.
What is this? What nonsense is this?
- How dare you deny it? - What is your motive?
What is yours?
What is your motive for not following
the dance you have been practicing for months?
No need to ask.
You had only one motive.
This girl wanted to show off her skills.
If not, how could she have danced that extraordinary dance impromptu?
Do you have anything to say?
There is no one who is interested in the truth.
What can I say?
Then you should have no issues when I expel your teacher and yourself.
That cannot be, your Excellency!
You know how much effort and passion our Mistress has put in
to train that girl.
It is suffering enough to know that a student betrayed her.
It will be cruel and harsh if you subject her to expulsion as well.
A promise is a promise.
I think Myung-Wol should be sent off as a government slave,
and the Head Mistress Mae-Hyang expelled.
Government slave?
You've seen her talent. How can you suggest such a thing?
That is not possible.
Based on her talent, I think we should be considering her
as the Palace Mistress.
Don't you know how much His Majesty
wants to develop the cultural art of this nation?
So how can you consider wasting that exceptional talent of hers?
That is not wise!
Don't you agree, Minister?
But she has shown contempt for her teacher not once, but twice.
One must have proper morals and ethics in order to fully shine as an artist.
Palace courtesans are the nation's flowers.
Isn't it common sense to make the most talented courtesan the Palace Mistress?
The position of Mistress must be given to someone who can fertilize the flowers.
No matter how talented, if you cannot gather the hearts
of your courtesans, you are not worthy to be Mistress.
Moreover, we have gone off on a tangent.
We have gathered here to discuss the fate of Myung-Wol.
We are not here to discuss her worthiness to become Palace Mistress.
Head Mistress Mae-Hyang...
As you have had a great hand in developing the artistic culture of this nation,
you are to keep your position as Head Mistress.
However, Myung-Wol of the Song-Do Gyobang...
Rather than focusing yourself on the enjoyment of the audience,
you have spent your energy on petty rivalry.
Moreover, you are guilty of disrespecting your teacher and your colleagues,
and will be punished accordingly.
What do you think your punishment should be?
As promised, I will become a government slave.
A government slave?
Do you think that is sufficient for your atonement?
Return to your Mistress Baek-Moo, and submit to her!
Not only will you obey her,
you will join forces with her,
and complete the unfinished Crane Dance.
This is your punishment.
It looks like I owe you a great debt.
I have kept my position due to you.
How can that compare to the great debt I owe you?
I will not forget.
Not just the debt I owe you,
but also the defeat I suffered at the hands of Baek-Moo.
I will never forget.
Do you blame me?
Do you despise me for rejecting the truth?
This is what is called life.
I could not allow both of us to be ruined.
Then we would never be able to defeat Baek-Moo.
Don't you agree?
Consider it a lesson learned.
I want to talk.
You look dejected.
Get out before I call someone.
Why be so angry?
You haven't been stripped of your silk dresses yet.
Was it because of the Palace Mistress position?
Were you that afraid that I would be made Palace Mistress?
That position was always mine.
Palace Mistress... The ultimate achievement of a courtesan!
I did everything I could to attain that position.
I withstood humiliation, and accepted all tasks!
I practiced all night!
So why were you so afraid you stooped to such a low level?
Because she chose you.
If you wanted a direct confrontation, I would not have avoided you.
I know.
So let's do it again.
We're back to our original position, are we not?
Maybe this is what your Mistress wanted.
If not, she would not have used your first love.
What do you mean? What are you talking about?
You're so naive.
Who do you think the Minister heard of your first love from?
As I heard, your Mistress is a clever woman.
So forget about defeating her.
Submit to her and focus on learning the Crane Dance.
I, on the other hand, will return to the city,
I will focus on developing a dance that cannot be compared to the Crane Dance.
Did your head become harder after your defeat today?
Do you not know how to enter a superior's room?
Dan-Shim, will you leave the room?
Is it true?
What is?
That you wanted me here like this, to finish that dance score of yours...
So you used my dead first love. That's what I am asking.
Will you not soften that tone of yours? When will you cease your impudence?
I am still your Mistress and your teacher!
Answer my question.
- Why is it so important? - Answer me quickly!
I think you already know my answer.
- Evil woman. - How dare you speak to me like that!
How dare you come here to lecture me when you swoon at sweet words?
You bend backwards if someone whispers words of sweet promises in your ear.
You...!
And not just once, but twice!
How can you still be so naive?
In this world we live in,
sincere men are not as plentiful as you and your mother believe.
That Minister of yours...
He was abandoned by his political party and roamed the country for six years.
Then through a stroke of fate, he was returned his position.
And the agency is his first major responsibility.
You should know by now why he was so interested in you.
Were you here to see your Mistress?
What brings you here, my Lord?
I have business with Mistress Baek-Moo.
Let's go in together. I was about to call you.
What is the reason?
Are you still bitter?
Do you think your punishment excessive?
No matter what you think, Mistress Baek-Moo is still your teacher.
If you join forces, our nation's art will benefit greatly. Then...
Your power will be extended to the heavens.
Myung-Wol...!
Do you covet the position of Chief Minister?
Then you must succeed in accomplishing His Majesty's decrees in this place.
Because only then will you receive praise from him.
And in order to receive that praise,
you must gain the dance score to the unfinished Crane Dance.
- Look here...! - Am I wrong?
Do you desire for power that much?
So much that you would use a humble courtesan's first love?
Is that power so desirable?
You and Mae-Hyang,
and Bu-Yong and Myung-Wol...
The four of you are the nation's greatest artists.
It is my opinion that we cannot lose any of you.
Especially you and Myung-Wol.
My wish that you two would be reconciled was great.
I want to see the two of you joining forces for the sake of our nation's art.
I am aware of this, my Lord.
Then why did you misunderstand my motives?
I did not want that foolish girl to fall yet again for that heart of yours.
What do you mean?
Do you like her?
Look here...!
You like Myung-Wol, don't you?
How dare...!
You like her.
And she feels the same way.
Her dance today at the banquet
spoke more than a thousand words.
That dance was for her departed beloved.
She has mistaken her present feelings as leftover emotions of her first love.
It is time for you to remove yourself from that child's life.
You are a man who holds sincerity dear to his heart.
You are not suitable to love a courtesan.
Now look here...!
Will you treat her as a plaything?
Will you be able to spend the night with her, and then turn your back in the morning?
Will you be able to tie your jacket and walk away from her?
A plaything?
How can you as a courtesan yourself, speak such cruel words?
That is why you cannot be with her.
A man who cannot treat farewells lightly cannot love a courtesan.
Do you know how painful it is for a courtesan to have futile dreams
for someone who can give love, but not his name and status?
I do not wish to see that child
holding futile dreams again.
I would rather have her live full of bitterness and anger.
Then, she will have only art to hold on to.
Jin-Yi is a gifted artist.
Please allow her to live her life with only art as her motivation.
Will that not be best for the development of our nation's art?
Take care on your long journey.
Let's meet again.
Of course we must.
Then, we shall be on our way.
Practice is at noon. Do not forget to attend.
Why are you silent? Do you not wish to attend?
I accepted your challenge, and you lost.
You must acknowledge your defeat.
- Of course, Mistress. - That's the correct response.
You are not that small-minded.
But I'm afraid I cannot attend practice today.
Lord Byuk Gae-Soo has summoned me for a banquet.
If you command, I will disobey his summons and attend practice.
There is no need for that.
Today is not the only day you can practice.
The days are as plentiful as a bird's feathers.
Attend to his lordship's every desire. That is more important to a courtesan than practice.
Are you drunk?
It seems you have over-imbibed.
Drunk?
If I was drunk, I could not call myself a courtesan.
Am I right, your lordships?
Do not worry yourself, my Lord.
The wine that overflows from this cup is like my heart.
Please have a drink, my Lord.
Something is very wrong here.
What is?
Our famous Song-Do courtesan, Myung-Wol!
Your music is said to wake up the sleeping Buddha.
That very Myung-Wol is sitting here, and we're listening to the gayageum?
We must listen to the Guhmungo!
Don't you agree?
What are you doing there? Bring out the Guhmungo!
She will not perform the guhmungo today.
She will not be in the mood to perform.
- What's the reason? - Who knows?
But I must hear it performed. I have traveled a great distance!
If you want to hear the guhmungo, then I will perform it for you.
I will play it on her behalf.
Fine! That's not a bad alternative.
Your sound is also renown for its richness.
You should stop now.
When will this boring performance end?
You wench! Boring performance? How dare you...!
Despicable music that only mimics...
- It is trying on the ears. - You impudent wench!
- Mimic? How dare you? - He will know what I am talking about.
Of course he will know.
Stop! Stop right there!
She yawned...!
She dared to yawn!
Does that bitch think she will be safe after she humiliated me so?
My lord, please do not be distressed.
Myung-Wol drank too much tonight.
She... she was distressed over the judgment and drank too much.
Your music was outstanding, my Lord.
Did not all your friends say so?
What do they know? What do you know?
Please... please do not be distressed.
If you are, my heart will be...
Your heart?
You have a heart?
My Lord!
No, no. Of course you have a heart.
Your heart worries that I will be so angry that I will not pay you.
Of course you're worried. Of course your heart is distressed!
What? Is that insufficient?
Shall I give you more?
Tell me! Is she not your best friend?
My... my lord!
Tell me what I must do!
Tell me how I can capture her heart! Tell me! Tell me now!
Why? Shall I give you a house tonight?
Will you talk then?
Mother!
Did you drink?
Just a little.
You know... I like dancing again.
You know...
When I wasn't dancing,
I was frustrated and bored.
I felt like I was bound to a rock.
I thought I was going to die.
So that's why I decided to dance again.
Secretly, when the Mistress threatened to make me a slave,
I was going to bow before her and beg.
I wanted to tell her I would dance.
That I wanted to dance.
- My child... - Like you said,
he liked my dance.
More than that, he was such a lovely person.
If he were watching me now,
if he saw my bitterness and my anger...
I didn't want him to see my evil malice, so I made up my mind.
I was going to forgive them.
That's good. That's what you should do.
Only then will your heart be at rest.
But... it's too late.
Now... now I really don't want to forgive.
What now? What happened?
He's not that type.
Jin-Yi!
He's not that type of man to use someone's heart to achieve power.
He's not capable of being like that.
What are you talking about?
He's even more not capable of dancing to Baek-Moo's manipulations.
Jin-Yi!
For the first time since Eun-Ho died,
I met someone like him.
How can they be so similar in the way they think?
I often wonder... If he hadn't died and became an official,
he would look like the Minister.
I can't forgive Baek-Moo for manipulating him.
She even used Eun-Ho.
But aren't I funny?
But more so than Baek-Moo and her filthy manipulations,
I despise him more.
He doesn't deny it.
He never made excuses or explained himself.
Is it because he's an adult?
Probably.
Sincerity... is not something you offer a courtesan.
It's useless to love a courtesan.
He knows that all too well.
That's what's different.
That's what's the most different between the two of them.
Carefully! Carry it like a baby!
You are positively glowing these few days!
- That's not true. - Is there good news?
You're so quick!
Keep this to yourself.
My Dan-Shim has found favor with Lord Byuk Gae-Soo!
- Is that true? - Of course! But keep quiet.
If her fate is fortunate, then mine will be as well.
If so, I won't forget you, sir!
You...!
It is late. What do you want?
A comb... I wanted to borrow your comb.
Is something wrong?
- What could be wrong? - Something is wrong.
I can hear the tears in your voice!
Dan-Shim...!
Myung-Wol's heart...! I need to know how to capture her heart.
Dan-Shim...!
If I could just capture her heart... I could take it to him...
I... I could give it to him.
Who is this man? Who is he?
It is Lord Byuk Gae-Soo, madam.
Love is...
Love is so cruel.
Have you fallen in love with him?
So much in love that you are prepared for sadness and tears?
So that you would rather lose him than see him suffer?
Have you fallen so deeply in love with him?
Don't do this.
Don't do this to yourself. You will only feel pain.
Are you on your way to practice?
Yes, my Lord.
I must be on my way.
That day...
Your question...
I was waiting for you to answer that question.
As you said, the matter of the agency is more important to me than my life.
I want to accomplish this so that I can bring honor to His Majesty.
So cease your accusations.
If you want to contribute the dances of this nation,
it would be wise for you to concentrate on practice.
Don't you agree?
I will heed your words, my Lord.
Do you truly...
want me to teach you how to capture Jin-Yi's heart for Lord Byuk Gae-Soo?
I have decided to teach you.
Is this what you want?
Of course...
Then your love will end.
Is that still fine?
If you tell me otherwise, I will not do this.
No... no, madam.
Will you not regret this?
I will be fine. I am satisfied with the attention he has already given me.
Alright.
Can you be of any use to me with your handicap?
Is not what you desire my daughter's heart?
Who else will better know her heart than her own mother?
Then... let's hear what you have to say.
I have heard that you like to play the Baek-Pa song.
Myung-Wol enjoys playing that piece too.
Do you like music that has much vibrato?
Yes, because you can produce a rich sound.
But from now on, you must no longer perform music that has vibrato.
You must play music that is gentle.
You cannot perform music with artifice.
Do not add any variation to the music.
If you add variation without full understanding,
you will lose the sincerity of the piece.
Is it your desire to throw Jin-Yi into the arms of Lord Byuk Gae-Soo?
Is that bad?
Look here!
Lord Byuk Gae-Soo is a renowned philanderer.
- Countless women have fallen... - He appreciates her talent.
And his power and authority exceeds all others.
I do not recognize you.
Are you really Hyun-Geum?
- The woman who believes in sincerity...? - That blind fool Hyun-Geum?
I do not like Baek-Moo's obsession.
Like a cow being dragged to be slaughtered, my daughter is forced to go to the practice hall.
I no longer wish to see her heavy heart.
I want to harness his power and remove her from Baek-Moo's grasp.
I would rather send Jin-Yi to the city.
Since he appreciates her artistic talent, he will be a powerful supporter for her.
It is the destiny of a courtesan to live a life without love.
It is also her destiny to not survive without her art.
That is why I want to give her a powerful supporter.
Dan-Shim... Have you thought about Dan-Shim?
It is not wise to love someone
who does not return that love.
If I have the power, I would cut that love from her too.
- Going somewhere? - Can't you tell?
Who is this client that you would dress so finely for?
Wait.
You can't take customers today! Isn't it that day?
Isn't this the day you are most likely to get pregnant?
You and I are fertile at the same time.
So if I can't go out, then you shouldn't go out too!
That girl... She's going to get herself in trouble.
What if she becomes pregnant?
Lord Byuk Gae-Soo sent someone here earlier today.
He sent this to you.
Did he say anything else?
Wh... what? No, nothing.
Did you say you were returning to the City?
What will you do with all the agency's work?
I have set the foundation, so please finish it for me, Sir.
Lord Byuk Gae-Soo will be of great help to you.
Lord Byuk Gae-Soo will not be able to help with this.
Do you not realize why His Majesty sent you here?
It was not just to organize musical scores and books of dance.
It is His Majesty's wish to hear the music of the people...
That is why... that is why I must return.
In my heart, there is no room for the people.
Minister...!
Is it a woman?
I never knew I could feel this way.
It is not a bad thing, my Lord.
Love between a man and a woman is natural...
But in this instance, the end is all too clear.
But more than that...
the pain that she will suffer...
I do not know if I can bear it.
Governor...
I am running away.
Even if you call me a coward and irresponsible,
I have nothing to say.
Your Excellency! She's here!
Hush!
Wait.
How interesting. Her mother was right.
My my... I did not know I had an audience.
I sent a missive to your house.
They say you were here.
You played beautifully.
It was gentle and yet aching.
I have never heard such poignant music.
You embarrass me.
Thank you for your poem, your Excellency.
I just wrote what was in my heart and regretted sending it to you.
How embarrassing!
You wrote what was in your heart?
Of course.
I wrote without thinking.
You must despise me for my poor poetry.
Your Excellency!
Why do you stop playing?
I was just playing to focus my mind.
I am not that accomplished, thus I am ashamed to play before an audience.
How will I bear it if you criticize my performance again?
Do not let your servant hold your instrument.
As an artist, she will not be able to help but by intrigued by your desire
to carry your own instrument despite your servant's presence.
Treat your horse kindly and depart at a slow pace.
Pretend that no one sees you.
Pretend that you are in your own world.
Make her believe it.
Rapid streams, do not boast of your speed.
Once you reach the ocean, you can never turn back.
The moon is shining brightly on the mountain, will you not rest a while?
You must not turn back. Make her believe you don't care.
Only then will she follow you.
Let's go.
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