Stand up and hold up your skirt
l told you to hold up your skirt
How many times did l tell you
Not to follow the boys to the mountains to play
Why didn't you listen to me?
Yin Cheng said he really wanted to catch the rabbit
So...
Yin Cheng, isn't he the son of Jing Shi family ?
Mom told you before
You cannot play with the son of Jing Shi family
l was thinking of just playing at school for a while and come home
It was Yin Cheng who insisted to pull me along
You went to school secretly to learn to read and write again ?
Is that right?
Mom reminded you again and again to not go to the school
Ying Cheng and Yiun Qian can go to school
l don't understand
Why I’m the only one not allowed to go to school ?
Mom told you before They are Doctor Shi's sons
As for you, you are a daughter of a lowly peasant
But l like to read and write
Besides l learn faster and better than Yin Cheng
It's still a no
They learn to read and write so that they can hold high post in the future
This is reasonable for them
lf a lowly peasant's daughter learns to read and write
Just this small little thing would bring you danger
Mom told you many times
Therefore you must know your status
Doctor Shi has his responsibility
Army as well
As for ordinary people, their responsibility is different from them
lf you want to do more than what Doctor Shi is doing
You might lose your life
Do you understand what I’m saying ?
But mom, we are not lowly peasants
What ?
What did you just say ?
Dad was in the army before
How did you know that ? Quick, let me know
l saw a lot of dad's army uniform
And his badges
Sir
lt's my fault
The child kept asking me what were those?
So... But how can you let the child...
I've explained it to her
No, you come here
l must each her a lesson, let me talk to her
l will explain to her let her understand
This aunty
I’m coming to look for girls who want to marry into the palace
Is there anything l can do for you ?
When l was walking nearby
l heard that the knife here are very uniquely made
Can you let me see it
l only makes what the customer ordered
l don't have extra knife
Can l let you see the knives that customers have ordered
Ok
This time both of us will be in trouble
Why ?
Because of what dad told you, he committed a great sin
Now mom knows you heard of this thing
Looks like your leg is in trouble
Mom you are too much
Dad thinks you are too much
Why ?
What mom told you Why didn't you listen ?
Because mom always stops me and makes me do what l dislike to do
You like to read and write
Yeah, dad
I am amazed
The sky that l see everyday, why is it written this way?
See, black is written this way
Don't you think it’s amazing ?
Dad
Dad, when can you be in the army again ?
This thing...
l hope soon
Then l can learn to read and write without having any worries
l can also be a translator
But...
l know, dad, don't you worry
Now l won't tell anyone
Unless dad agrees then you can tell
lf not, please don't tell anyone
lf you were to tell anyone...
Dad, mom and you will die
lf l ordered today, how many days you need to finish it ?
About five to six days
Ok, get ready for me 3 knives
You still have time to come back after this ?
l will go to Zen Xian Gu, l will be back
Ok
Oh yes
Have we met before ?
I’ve never seen you before, sir
Do you know this person ?
No, she just came here to order knives
She will be back
The knives you made are very famous
Then l should not do such good knives in the future
How can you say such thing ?
Jang-Geum
Ok, I’ve explained to her already
Jang-Geum
Are you very eager to learn how to read and write ?
Yes
Then tomorrow onwards mom will teach you
Don't go to the school
Really ?
Mom, you know how to read and write ?
But...
You can't go out so freely anymore
You can't go to school
Not even going to play on the mountains
You can't go into the village
From now on you just follow mom
You understand ?
Yes mom l will follow whatever you say
l will follow mom
You need to understand my intention
I’m worry l might lose you and dad
You must understand my intention
Yes mom, don't you worry about me
l won't tell anyone
Mom, when did you start learning how to read and write ?
So what dad said in the past was true
Dad told me before
in the whole world there's nothing your mom can't do
Dad said mom could draw very well
Mom could sew very well too
Mom's cooking is the best in the world
Even if mom had to use earth to cook it will still be delicious
Dad wants me to be like mom
When l grow up l want to be like mom
I’m sorry
The child has discovered it
I’m sure she kept asking you a lot of questions
Actually
l waned to give her some hope, that's why l told her
l told this child we are lowly peasant
We can't read and write
Such a small child she actually sighed at the remarks
Next time don't be too strict on her
She's like you that’s why she is so intelligent
She loves to go around, that’s because she's like me
Children have done nothing wrong
lf there were any faults it would be ours
Of course l know about it
That’s why l don't have fear
Because of our past
Which may put our child into trouble, what should we do ?
Lately there have been rumors
The King's conducts Makes people live in fear
He was not reluctant to judge his own Queen
lf anyone say one thing wrong
He will have to face being poisoned to death or body being amputated
in this current situation
lf our past is being discovered we will be in big trouble
We need to be alert
We can't let anyone know about it
We really need to be careful
The King
Because of the blood that the Queen vomited before she died
Before she died
She waited for Yuan Zi to take over the throne
She insisted to pass it to you
To ask you to take revenge for her
Who is it ?
Who framed her ?
Who murdered the Queen ?
Tell me, tell me everything
l will definitely take revenge
Whether it's the Queen now or anyone in the palace
They will all die in my hands
Please tell me
Dad ...
There's a celebration over here
Yeah Let's go over and have a look
Ok
Again, again
Come on, keep it up come on ...
Come... Who else dares to challenge ?
lf you can overcome this person
You can bring his cow home
Go, dad
Dad
No way
Why ?
Dad could take up a big rock
and big iron bar too
Dad, quick, go !
Dad
No
Here, my dad will challenge you
You need to come out and take the challenge
Dad you must win
You little rascal,
This fellow use knife to cut me
Idiot, you play a fool on me
isn’t he the guy who make knives in the Dung Zeng town ?
He dares to use his knife on people
A lowly peasant dares to come here to make trouble
This is too much
Catch him ... Yeah, catch him ...
Kill him ...
My dad is not a lowly peasant Kill him !
My dad, he is not a lowly peasant Catch him !
My dad is an army officer who protects the King
My dad is not a lowly peasant
My dad is an army general
He is the army general that protects the King
That’s right, he is that idiot
The warned person is him That’s right
That’s right, he is the one He's the one, catch him
Catch him Catch him
Dad ...
Dad... Go
Catch him
Idiot !
Go Jang-Geum ...
Jang-Geum
Jang-Geum ... Sir, that’s the man
Get up Catch him
Get up Take him away
Go, Quick
Jang-Geum
Dad
Jang-Geum Go
Dad Jang-Geum
Go, quick Dad
Jang-Geum Stop calling
You dad has been caught
He might be in danger
Don't stay here any longer
Go and tell your mom
You're back
What happened to you ?
Jang-Geum
What happened ? Tell me
What happened to you ?
Where's your dad ?
Your dad, he didn’t' come home with you ?
Say something !
Why did you come home alone ?
Dad, he ...
He was being caught
What did you say ?
How can this happen ?
Why ?
Dad went wrestling with people
Over here, let's go
Come
Jang-Geum's mother, trouble !
What’s going on here ?
My son's father warned me to tell you
That’s why I’m here
l heard Jang-Geum's dad
He was the army who sentenced the King's mother to death
His portrait can be seen in everywhere of the village
Why didn't we see it
Now how is he ?
Has he been taken away by the authority ?
No, l heard he was take by he army
Recently the King has been looking everywhere for the person who killed his mom
My son's father said it may give you trouble as well
Quick, leave this place, quick !
Quick, go home and pack your stuff
What are you looking for ?
My knife
Quick
Go in and search Yes
Search thoroughly
Yes
No one here Go
Yes
Stop
Quick
Don't run, catch them
Stop, don't run
Go catch them
Quick ...
Where did they go ? Go and search
Yes
Over here ... Quick catch them
Don't run, stop
Don't run
Mom
Two person running together will create sounds
This is dangerous
You hide here, don't make any sounds
What about mom ?
l will hide in another place
But, mom, leaving me alone...
l will be back soon
Don't make any sounds
Don't leave this place
Over here
Stop
Catch her
Stop here
Chase her
Quick
This a knife
lt's an ink box
This is like the Confucian scholar - they often bring the ink with them
You are more eager than the Confucian scholar in learning how to read and write
lt's handy, you can bring it everywhere
But only an ink box would be of no use
There's no brush
Of course there is
Dad, you are great
Look over there
Silver knife
Remember, dad gave you this silver knife
So that you won't be like other women who cut themselves
Not so
When you play outdoors or at the mountains
You may hurt your fingers when you pluck wild flowers
You can bring this along
Jang-Geum
Yes, dad
Unless dad agrees, you don' tell
Don't ever ell anyone
Dad's been in the army before
lf you tell it out
Dad and mom and me will die
My dad was an army general
The army general who protects the King
Dad
Jang-Geum ...
Mom
Jang-Geum
Mom
Can we see dad here ?
We will wait here
How is it now ?
l heard early this morning
They sent him to Han Yang, Hee-Gim Department
He is no longer here
What does this mean ?
They are being taken to Han Yang
They took off half a day earlier than us
lf we want to catch up with them, we can't rest
So don't throw tantrums, let’s go
You saw your dad's expression when he was being caught
But mom
l didn't even see his expression when he was caught
Let's go
Quite a good weather Yeah ...
Ok
Be careful on the ship
Boatman
Yesterday, is here anyone from he Hee-Gim Department passed by here ?
l don't know if they are the one you are talking about
But l did see a bunch of army here
You know hem ?
No
Anyone else want to take the boat ?
Should we go now ? Ok
Wait ...
We want to cross over
Wait ... Wait for us
Wait
Thank you
You don't look like people from around here where are you from?
We're from Han Yang
Because my parents are sick so we came home to visit them
Where are you going
Where can we go ?
Of course to catch people
Recently in Han Yang, there's been orders to catch a lot of people
All the criminal's families have been taken as slaves
Really
Jang-Geum
Walk a while more, we will reach the city soon
Mom knows you are tired
You need to hang on
Yes, mom
There are houses over here
Yeah, let’s go and ask them
Is here anyone home ...
Who is there ?
My waist is in pain
What is it ?
Wan to make some enquiry
What is it ?
The army from Hee-Gim Department Have they passed by here ?
Two hours ago the people at the foot of the mountain saw them
Not long ago they should have passed by here
Why do you ask ?
l must find out
Give me money
You are so desperate to find out, it must be urgent
Since it’s so urgent how can l tell you it for free ?
But this is a small matter
No money no talk, I’m going back to sleep
Ok
How much do you want
Five coins
They didn't passed by here
l said they didn’t' passed by here
Whey could they go ?
The people at the foot of the hill saw them come here
These things l can let you know for free
Give me the rest of the 5 coins
Then I’ll tell you
They say they might stay over night
Whoever wants to go to the city must pass by this mountain
The army who reach here in the afternoon would rest here
Wait till tomorrow and leave first thing in the morning, ok ?
There might be army officers looking everywhere for us
This period of time you need to dress up as a boy
Ok
And, don't talk to anyone
Do you understand
Yes
Han Yang is a dangerous place
You must listen to mom Ok ?
Ok
I’ve asked the man to come already
How dare you, don't dream anymore
l will pay it back to you
Even if you give me one thousand dollars
l can't sell you my life
These days,
Everyone seems to be so scared
Everyone is careful with their words
So that they won' be put to death
Don't think about this anymore
Go home
Besides, what the king decides to do
depends on his mood
Madam ...
The party has lasted for a few days
Not even a bit of abalone left
What should we do ?
The kitchen ingredients are running out
Waking up in the morning you'll find new wives of the King
We are short of helpers here
Go and see if there are any more clams
Ok
Madam ...
What ?
Who gave you ?
There's a woman who wants me to pass this to you
So l bring it over
You said a woman, who is she ?
l don't know, madam
She said you will know after you read the letter
Ming Yi
You are still alive
I have urgent matter
I need to go out of the palace for awhile
What is it ?
The order for tomorrow's breakfast is to serve seafood dishes
l would like to go with Put to Xi Jiang to buy the ingredients
Is there any fresh seafood from yesterday afternoon?
This morning the Queen's chamber urgently needed seafood
So we send half of it over there
l just saw the left over seafood is not good enough
Officer Han, you want to go on your own ?
The indoor officer and the outdoor officer have gone out
They are not in the palace, so ...
I know, go and come back quickly
Yes, madam
Ming Yi
Ai Zong
You are still alive
Let me take a look at you
lt's really you
Ming Yi
Yeah, it’s me
Your good friend, Put Ming Yi
How can l express my gratitude
Thank God
How did that drag you into trouble
So...all the rumors were true then ?
No matter what crimes you committed
Even those who did it because the King ordered it also have to face death sentence
Are these all true ?
The current King
Is even worse, words can't even describe it
Not long ago
There's a musician, Kim Cu San, he performed in front of the King
in front of all the officers and the concubines
He was sentenced to death
But l will work hard
lf he was send into jail the day before yesterday
He should still be inside
Don't give up
Even the Queen can't do anything about it
What can we do ?
No, we will do our best
A least see his face for once, right ?
I’m sorry
l do not have the power, l can't help
Why do you say such a thing ?
lf it wasn't for you l will not be alive until today
At that time We might've died together
Whenever l thought of you cooking the green bean soup
How can l not stay alive
Madam
The function in the palace has already ended
You have worked hard
From now onwards
Go and get ready together with Officer Han
All the things needed for the Qi Xi festival
Ok, did you see Officer Han ?
What is it ?
l wanted to discuss with her
But l can't find her
She went to Xi Jiang
l heard the laid down orders
To cook fresh seafood for breakfast tomorrow
That’s what I’m talking about
l was going to discuss with Han about this
Because Pu's chamber needed the steam fish urgently
What ?
Han went with Put
to Xi Jiang
This is true
Put told Han The King wanted to taste some fresh seafood
That's why they went out together
l just saw Put passed by here
What ?
Don't tell me there are two Chief Cook Put in the palace ?
I’m back
You found the seafood you wanted ?
Yes
Luckily I got some help from Mr. Lee at the Xi Jiang port
So I got quite a lot of seafood
Put is back as well ?
We just parted
Ok, you go and do your things
Ok
l just hope to see him for the last time
Please help me
That’s not the criminal's wife, right ?
No, she is his sister
Ok
Before noon the day after tomorrow, bring her to the jail
Thank you, sir
Madam
I got out for awhile
Go ahead
On your way back don't forget to buy some groceries
Yes, madam
Ming Yi
Is Ming Yi there ?
How can she be alive
l saw her drank the monkshood soup
Yeah, l was quite surprised as well
You never know
It's not like your style in doing things
How could you not make sure
Now that’s great, we left some work behind for us to do
We're in trouble
We reported to the King that she was dead
Now she suddenly appeared
lf the truth is out
Even though Madam Qi-Jyu is our people
But who knows whose side she will defend
Further more, if Put has evil intention
We will never know who she will see
to let this incident be known publicly
Now we've just pulled Sir Ren Shi Hung to be on our side
Quite a number of people not happy about our action
Yeah
What we did to the Queen before this
is giving them enough reasons
to put us to death
Now not only the top officer's incident
This incident will cost the lives of our families
l understand
lf I see Han acts
l will inform you
Brother, all the rest of the things I have to count on you
Ok
Ask you brother to inform Cui Da Fang
Quick, send someone to Dang Chun Tai
You go and follow Han
Ok
And tell Sir Da Fang
Tonight, l will go over there to confirm this matter
Ok
This ...
Boss, can you do me a favor ?
We wanted to see someone
She is my mom's best friend
When you see her you must be polite
Ok
lf you see the friend
You will see dad
This thing ...
You will know when the time comes
Is she here ?
Who ?
What did you say ?
There were a group of strong men who took her to Cui Su Pan's house
Yes, madam
Did l tell you there was a little boy?
l saw them together
Cui will soon be here, then we will know
Don't let the people under us know this
We need to handle this carefully
Speak softly, don't make a big hoo hah out of it
Open the door
Someone, please open he door
Anybody home ?
Yes, anything l can help you ?
Someone saw the criminal's families went into your house
Come out now
What are you talking about ?
Someone came to report to the Law Enforcement Department about this
He saw Xu Tian Sou's family went into your house
Let them out now
What ?
I am under Sir Ren Shi Hung
He is Sir Da Fang Cui Pan Su
Why should l hide a criminal in my house
Stop speaking ! Search the house at once !
Yes Sir ...
The criminal is here
Regarding the criminal being hidden in the house
l will inform the authority
let's go
Sorry
The only idea l can think of is this
being the servant of the authority, at least l can save my life
This is better than me dying of being wrongly accused
How can this be
They are being transferred from Law Enforcement to Hee-Gim Department
Then Ming Yi identity will be revealed
in this case
Whatever we did to the queen will be discovered
Now that the King is still alive it is still alright
lf the King dies
we will be killed
no matter who holds the authority
we need to continue to survive
Just because of this, whatever we did
it must not be discovered
Now we need to take the risk to send someone to Law Enforcement Department
Before they are transferred to Hee-Gim Department
We need to help them to escape
Brother, we are running out of time
Brother
l know
Is Administrator Zhang outside ?
Yes
Can you come in
Who is that ?
Who is out there ?
There, lets chase after them a once
Don't run. They're over there
let's capture them. Stand still
Don't run
They're over there. Lets capture them
We must not let them go
Madam ...
They're over there... Stand still ...
Lets capture him
He's over there. Lets capture him
We must not let them go
Still haven't found her ?
She already has an arrow shot in her chest
l believe she won't live long
l want to see either her alive or her dead body
Don't worry
Brother said he will surely find her
So what dad said was true
Dad once told me
There's nothing in the whole world that mom can't do
Dad said mom was very good in drawing and sewing
Mom's cooking was the best
Even if she were to use soil to cook rice, it will taste well too
Dad, once l grow up
l want to be just like mom
When l grow up, l want to be like mom
What should we do now ?
What should Jang-Geum do now ?
Is it still my fault at the end of the day ?
You shouldn't have met me
No wonder I am so unlucky
So what should we do now ?
l can't see you
Jang-Geum is here too
The third women is the character "good"
the word good ...
the word good is ...
the word woman ...
the word child ...
The word woman...the word child...
How can this be ...
How can this be ?
Jang-Geum
Jang-Geum she ....
Jang-Geum she is the third woman
Mom, you see
l found something to eat
Good ...
Jang-Geum
Listen to me
Yes, mom
Come over here, lean against me
Jang-Geum
Yes
in the past
The one who was always beside you, the dad who would protect you and watch over you
He is no longer with us
What are you going to do ?
How am I going to live ?
Dad used to tell me
As long as l listen to mom l will be fine
From now on l will listen to mom
Mom
l will not make you angry anymore
Yeah
As long as mom is alive, you need to listen to mom
But what if
When mom is no longer around what are you going to do ?
Are you going to starve to death ?
Or die of diseases
lt won't happen
lf l fell sick l would eat wild herbs
if l felt hungry l would pluck wild berries to eat
That’s the way
Jang-Geum
No matter what, you need to stay alive
This should be the way
Even though dad was taken away
in his heart he will be happy
Jang-Geum
Long time ago
Your dad was an army general
Your mom was a servant girl serving in the kitchen
Mom was a maid in imperial kitchen?
Yeah
Maid
Dad and mom
Both of us were being framed
We had to leave the palace and ran for our lives
Even though we were treated unjustly
Our lives were filled with happiness
Because we have you
Jang-Geum, you will save many in the future
There was a spiritual monk
Who said this to your dad
lf what he said was true
You will be an incredible person
You will save many people
So, Jang-Geum
Please don't be sad
And don't cry
Don't ever give up
Whichever path you take
Your dad will be right beside you
Wherever you go
Mom will be with you
You understand ?
Yes
Mom ....
in this bag
Mom wrote a letter for you
You can read it in the future
After you read it
lf you don't feel like doing it
Just throw the letter
Whatever you feel like doing
Go ahead and do it, understand ?
Mom, don't say such things, eat this
Because you didn't eat anything, that’s why you are so sad
Delicious
Do you find it hard to chew ?
Let me chew it for you
When l was sick You did the same thing for me
Mom, eat
When you eat you will have energy
Jang-Geum
You need to find the lofty madam in the imperial kitchen
After that
You can obtain the secret book which can only be kept by the top officer
You must remember to record down mom's bitterness in the book
lf you managed to get into the palace
in the corner of the kitchen of the palace
Mom hid a diary of food preparation
You can use it for your own reference
Mom will always be with you