Jung Yi, the Goddess of Fire
~ Episode 5 ~ Your Highness. Jung does not want to go to Bunwon kiln.
I will come myself, convey the Royal command, and persuade Jung.
Mapoong.
The work that we should've done much earlier, you should end it today.
Kill him.
Only if Eul Dam dies,
can I live.
Dad. If by chance . . .
You get a chance to go to Bunwon kiln, will you go?
Why, you don't want to go?
Truthfully, I am scared to go there, Dad.
I thought that ceramics were just for drinking tea and eating food.
But in reality, it's frightening. Ones life is on the line.
I hate that. I will never go.
Jung..
Why do you keep asking me to be a ceramicist, Father?
Is it because of the promise with mom?
Do you like me or mom better?
Nonsense... How can you ask such a thing?
To you, the promise you made to my deceased mother is more important than me.
Stop saying nonsense.
I don't care. If you go to Bunwon, you're going alone.
I will never go.
J-J-Jung!
Who are you?
I left like that, but he doesn't even bother to follow me.
Joseon's best artisan..
That is the best reason to be killed.
Who sent you?
I'll make this a painless death.
No!
Jung.
Jung, run, now!
Dad!
Dad, are you okay?
I was going to spare you.
Dad!
Jung, run away!
Dad!
Dad, are you okay?
Dad!
Dad!!
Orabeoni.
Your Highness.
Dad, please..
Please open your eyes, please.
Jung..
Dad, I'm sorry...
I was wrong.
I will listen to you.
I won't cause problems for you.
I'll even become a ceramist like you wanted.
Jung..
This father leaving you like this, please forgive me.
No, don't go. How will I live if I'm alone?
Dad. Please..
Please stay alive, okay?
Jung..
Dad!
Dad!!
Dad. Please.
Dad! Please open your eyes.
Dad!
Dad. Dad, please open your eyes.
Open your eyes!
Be thankful I didn't kill you.
Jung.
Your Highness.
My dad...
..My dad is acting weird.
Definitely... he was definitely holding my hand.
But..
I said that my father is acting strange!
Dad!
Jung. Jung!
Jung!
Jung!! Jung!
Jung!
Jung! Jung!
Ajusshi..
Jung!
Did it end?
Yes.
Because on this earth, two suns cannot rise...
Go safely.
[Do not cross the line.]
It seems to have been done by a robber who wanted those expensive ceramics.
I heard that a ceramist in the next village was also robbed, so it must have been done by the same robber.
Ceramicist Yoo died?
When I arrived, he had already been stabbed by a sword.
I don't believe it.
I felt like you should know, so I'm telling you personally.
As a friend who lost an old friend, and as Bunwon Chief, who lost an excellent ceramist,
I am very sad about it.
You may leave now.
Your Highness, please don't lose heart.
I will put all my might to assist Your Highness for Ceramist Yoo's share as well,
and lead Bunwon.
Yoo Eul Dam died?
Yes. I just heard from Prince Gwang Hae.
I heard he was killed by a bandit.
Yes, probably it was for porcelains...
Tell that bandit
to stay hidden.
Since Eul Dam died, you'll become the dynasty's Master Artisan.
Jung!
Dad.
Dad! I woke up.
Dad. I said I woke up.
Where are you, Dad?
I am sure that he was here.
Jung.
Orabeoni, please look for him.
Hurry.
Jung.
Hurry.
I thought that my dad passed away..
..leaving me alone.. I thought that he left..
..but he's still here.
..in my room.. in the yard...
and in front of the kiln too...
And even on this wooden porch...
My father is present everywhere I go.
Yes, Jung.
Ahjussi will always be by your side.
- He will always watch us-- - But..
Dad is weird.
He's by my side,
but even if I cry, he doesn't stop me.
Even if I fall over, he doesn't help me stand up.
Even if I'm sad, he doesn't come back to life.
If I want to see Father..
should I go (to the other world)?
Since dad died..
Shall I go to him, Orabeoni?
Why are you saying that?
Don't be like that. Let's go get some fresh air.
I am going to visit Hwa Ryeong, you don't want to come?
Here you go.
This is a tea bowl made by Ceramist Yoo.
He gave it to me as a gift
for taking care of this kid.
Before she started working here, she learned pottery from him.
Although he didn't use a file, it's so smooth. It's, indeed, Eul Dam's work.
It would be nice if he had come to Bunwon and left behind more of his work.
I have something curious to ask about.
That person.. why did he leave Bunwon?
He didn't leave.. He was kicked out as a criminal.
What?
No.
Lies. My father was never a criminal.
You must be Euldam's daughter.
It would've been better if you hadn't heard.
Just pretend you didn't hear.
My father was never a person like that.
Please apologize.
Please!
You're trying to cover the sky with one hand.
You should be like that as his daughter.
It's impolite to the deceased to keep talking about this issue. Let's stop here for now.
Then, I'll be leaving.
Is this how people that are polite to the deceased act?
If you don't apologize, I won't let you go.
I remember your words very well.
That time you came to my house to look for my father and insulted him saying that he can't even marry.
At that time, I held it back because my father told me to.
But, today I can't just let this go.
For ignoring and insulting my father, please apologize.
Looking at you being audacious and acting up with no manners . . .
You take after your father very well.
Look here!
Stop, Jung. I'm sorry.
Hwa Ryeong...
Do you know who this is?
He is Joseon's Master Artisan.
He's not. Joseon's best artisan..
..is my father.
Jung. Why are you like this?
Let's leave.
Hwa Ryeong. Come see me for a bit.
Do you know what crime your father committed?
He tried to kill Lady Gongbin with poisoned glaze in the year of Eul Hae.
Because of that, he was kicked out of Bunwon kiln.
No.. That's not it.
My father would've never done that.
Luckily, he was pardoned, but as he tried to harm a person,
he can't be called the best ceramist no matter what.
Let's meet somewhere quiet, next time.
Yes.
What if I become it?
Then, will you apologize?
What?
If I, who received my father's blood..
become Joseon's best artisan after winning over you, Sir,
will you apologize then?
You?
How daring you are...
If I want to become Joseon's best artisan, what do I have to do?
You have to enter Bunwon kiln.
Bunwon's ceramists are serious ceramists.
If I enter Bunwon Kiln, then what do I have to do?
You won't be able to get in.
The person you just saw is the Chief of Bunwon.
How about just learning about trade under me?
It'll help you to go through your sadness if you're with Hwa Ryeong.
I refuse.
Didn't I just swear by the name of my father?
Whatever happens..
I will become a ceramist.
If I, who received my father's blood, become the best artisan after winning over you, Sir,
will you apologize then?
Dad.. don't worry.
Whatever anyone says, I don't believe it.
I clearly know what kind of person you were,
so 'Criminal' my ass!
How great a ceramist my father was,
they don't even know that..
I'll prove it to them for you.
I will become the best ceramist in Joseon for sure,
and crush the pride of that man who ignored you.
Just wait and see.
Just wait a little longer.
I have to leave.
What?
I don't think I can do it at home.
Do what?
If I'm at home, I'll think of my dad and become sad..
And start crying..
Then when will I become a ceramist, when will I be acknowledged, and when will I receive the apology?
I will leave.
Jung.
If you keep doing this, I will really jump.
Stop saying nonsense, Jung.
How can I lie saying that you died?
Just for 5 years. Please, just for 5 years!
You can do it.
You always do what I ask you to do.
Jung. Please don't be like this.
I'll do everything you ask for. I will help you.
See? This is why it wouldn't work.
I'm doing this because I'm worried about my heart becoming weak, or if I give up.
There is Father's master.
If I stay with him, he will look after me.
I will learn ceramics from him.
I'll live well, okay?
Where is his place?
If I tell you, are you confident that you won't look for me?
Just for 5 years. Let's just be separated for 5 years.
Let's meet here after 5 years, okay?
I.. died from here on.
But..
Promise me.
That after 5 years, you will return.
If I meet you again, you will never leave.
Okay. Promise.
I promise.
You fool. Are you going to leave in this outfit (without shoes)?
Sending you this way, I'm very sorry.
Don't say that.
Do you know how happy I was when you were here with me?
Your Highness..
Tae Do!
Your Highness!
I found this.
It's getting dark.
It's hard to keep searching.
Jung died?
What did you do?
You should have protected her!
You should have stopped her!
You should have saved her.
Jung..
To me, you're the most painful person and..
and the most intolerable person.
Jung..
The real reason that I sent you away is that
I was afraid that I was going to lose you.
That guy was no regular bandit.
He was an assassin.
While you hide by faking death, I will make myself stronger
to protect you from that guy.
Jung..
Master..
Jung Yi!
Father.. father!
Absolutely Not!!!
Why can't you accept me as your apprentice?
It's not just you. I won't accept anyone as a student.
I have to become a ceramist.
Why do you think I came here after putting on a show?
If you are trying to live as a dead person, act like one.
Don't dream about becoming a ceramist.
Master. I made a last promise with my dad.
I've never listened and only caused him pain.
To have my last promise with him succeed, please help me.
There's no other green frog (person that doesn't listen) like you.
Do you think that's what your father wants?
A girl trying to be a ceramist?
There's no way you can be one. Even if you succeed, there's lots of hardships ahead of you.
What kind of father would want that?
Obviously your father would want you to live normally,
safely and happily.
That will not happen.
If he wanted me to live like that, he wouldn't have taught me ceramics at all.
I know my father better.
Even on the night he passed away, he wanted me to go to Bunwon with him.
Even if your father said so,
I will never accept you.
Got it?
Master.
I can live as a normal girl.
But, my father..
What about my father who made a promise to my mother to raise me as a ceramist?
If he can't keep that promise, he won't be able to meet my mother even after death.
Then won't my poor father be lonely?
Thinking of my father, please accept me as a student.
Please?
Unless you accept me, I will not move one step from here.
Even if you turn into a stone statue here or whatnot,
nothing is going to change.
Do as you wish.
You stubborn kid!
Are you still like this?
Unless you accept me, I will not move a step.
Alright. Fine.
Let's see how far you can go.
Unless you give up, I won't move one step either.
Please go in. You'll catch a cold.
If you're worried about me, you can just move first.
How stupid you are... The best ceramist in Joseon?
What's great about that?
Look at me who is always wasted in alcohol.
Look at your father who went to heaven.
Be quiet.
Father is listening to us from up there.
Because you won't accept me he's crying because he's sad.
Geez...
Do you know how to cook?
What?
Yes. I cook really well.
I cook well. I do laundry well. I clean up well too.
Then let's go in and eat.
Are you accepting me?
You said that you cook well.
Thank you! Thank you, Master.
Mommy!
Am I a student or a servant?
He tells me to cook and do laundry and clean all the time.
My back.
Jung!
Yes, Master?
As Bunwon's Royal Ceramist,
I will do my best alongside of you.
This is delicious!
Who's going to pour another cup for me this time?
I'll pour it for you.
Okay okay. Pour me another drink.
Here~
This is delicious!
Is it good?
Why are you in there without permission?
I asked, why are you in there without permission?
Yeah.
I was wrong.
I will never find this place again.
I was checking how white clay and water change after being under the sun for a long time.
Okay.
What kind of water is the best?
There's no best kind of water.
Well water for sedentary soil, water from a stream for transported soil,
and for sandy loam which has a lot of sand, distilled water on the pot lid or steamer is the best.
Good.
You knew it, I see.
However, even for top quality white clay, if it meets stagnant water, the clay will lose its life.
Even if you put jade water on it, once it's dead, you can't bring its life back.
The important point is to find the right "spouse" water which can save the clay's essense.
Follow me.
Yes, Master.
Let me see.
Here you go.
It came out well!
I really like it!
Master, quit drinking and fix your hand tremor.
Isn't it because your hands shake that you can't make exquisite ceramics?
Why I outta...
It's not that I can't. I just choose not to.
Look at this. Look how easy-going and beautiful it is.
Look.
It's pretty, but it won't be worth much.
Geez! You rascal!
In these mountains, you might be right.
What?
I'm not telling you!
Oh my.
Who are you?
Master.. it's me, Jung.
You..
Why are you wearing men's clothing?
I will come back.
Come back? Where are you going?
The plates. You said you're going to sell them.
You'll have to walk 2-3 days to get there.
Your legs are already in pain. You can't go overboard.
You rascal. I'll take care of my own business.
Your cough is getting worse.
I'll go buy some medicine for you. I'll be right back.
Everybody, you must've suffered.
Treating the envoys from Ming was successfully finished,
and they left with satisfaction,
so this is due to all your hard work.
We are honored, Your Highness.
Now, you can go back to your original duty.
Father.
Everyone is waiting.
Waiting?
For what?
Your Majesty always praises the subject who performs the best service, and reward him
whenever the tributes are offered to Ming.
Oh, that.
I forgot the important thing.
Prince Gwang Hae, come forward.
Because of the bad weather, it must have been hard to find good white clay and keep the kiln dry too.
For completing 1,000 pieces of porcelain without any complaints,
your contribution was the biggest.
Therefore, I will promote your position from the Vice Director to Director,
and bestow a Royal gift on you, so accept it.
I am honored.
Father.
I also prepared 1,000 head of horses before anyone else.
But, why is it not me?
I was trying to cover it up.
What is your duty?
My duty is...
the Director of Royal Stable.
Then, as the Director,
how could you sell two head of well-trained horses for the tributes and keep that profit for your own pocket,
and use the cheap old sick horses from the market instead?
Your Majesty that's just...
Since it's mentioned now, even if you have to use your own money,
pay that back!
You should be celebrating, why are you so calm?
I received that reward on behalf of all ceramists of Bunwon. That doesn't have any other meaning.
Again, showing off.
Whatever. Today, you'd better treat me extravagantly.
I already have a prearranged appointment with ceramists of Bunwon.
Are they more important than me?
I already told them you're going, so don't think about not coming.
Don't wait for me.
I think it'll take a long time.
Never, never. You can't go in.
If you say that.
Your Highness.
I will put some grease in my throat (meaning "eating meat") so you just need to stand by with the palanquin.
Now, bye.
What are you going to do if someone recognizes you?
Don't worry!
I have it all planned.
Your Highness!
My father is innocent!
I am the criminal!
I ate well.
Yes, please go well, elder!
I'll see you later.
It is said that if I come here, they'll pay a higher price.
How much will I get?
Oh, you're pretty.
Are you a man?
Today, I am going to play with you.
Oh...
I came to see the Head gisaeng of this place.
Turn round and round!
Round!
Come in.
Where are they going?
My Lord, I'm sorry, but someone of a nobler class has arrived.
A nobler class?
There is only one person that is more noble than me.
It is His Highness.
Who on earth are you...?
I'm
Gwanghae.
Are you really Prince Gwanghae?
Do you know what this is?
It is the jade belt which His Majesty bestowed on me.
Do you still not believe that I'm Gwanghae?
Bring one more glass of wine and,
bring in all the top gisaengs.
I'm going to play to my fullest today.
A gold pin...?
This much is not enough?
Plus an ornament...?
Plus even a ring?
You're pretty skilled (at making a deal).
Lord.
Since our Head gisaeng is offering this much, please accept the deal now.
Ma'am, the guest in the special room is His Highness Prince Gwang Hae.
I think you'll have to greet him.
Prince Gwanghae?
Please, wait a moment here.
Prince Gwanghae?
Who is the higher noble that you were talking about?
That person?
It is Lord Lee Pyung Ik.
Did you say Lord Lee Pyung Ik?
He will arrive soon.
Lee Pyung Ik? If he finds out I brought Gwang Hae's jade belt...
I'm dead.
Do you wish to join him?
No, I'm going to leave now.
Your Highness.
Your Highness!
Your Highness. Prince Gwanghae!
If I'm lacking, I'll bring another gisaeng.
No, no. You didn't have anything lacking. Let me go.
It's because I need to go to the toilet.
Oh, I'll wait, so you have to come back quickly.
Okay. I understand.
Your Highness..
Be quiet.
I guess being a prince is stressful.
His face has changed so much..
He won't know who I am, right?
Wait..
Your Highness!!
Your Highness.
Your Highness!!
Your Highness. How can you leave like that?
Didn't I say I have something urgent to do?
I'll pay next time for...
Your Highness.
Get it from him.
Let's go.
Y-Your Highness.
No..
Please pay the bill.
This is the only thing that His Highness left behind.
Also, I just went to return this to him.
His Highness told me to get the money from you, so, I'm going to do as told.
Now..
This will be the pay for the drinks.
And this ornament will be the pay for the entertainment that His Highness Prince Gwang Hae enjoyed.
Including this ring.
You can leave for now.
Okay.
I'm going to meet His Highness Prince Gwang Hae and get back as much as what I just payed.
Please do so, then.
Let the Head Gisaeng come in.
I've already informed that I would invite Lord Lee tonight,
but how could you prepare it so insufficiently?
I'm sorry.
His Highness Prince Gwang Hae came over so, we...
Prince Gwang Hae?
Is it true that His Highness came?
Yes, my Lord. As per my gisaengs, to the extent that he left the bestowed jade belt behind,
he enjoyed the drinks and entertainment a lot.
The jade belt?
Then, is that here right now?
No. A young man took it after paying for the drinks.
The fact that you are the best...is something I already know.
It must never be spread.
I'm only pursuing the porcelain smugglers. I don't do such a work (you're asking me to do).
I'll pay enough.
I'm sorry.
Ma'am,
Didn't I say that money won't move him?
If it's this, maybe it'll work.
This is Master Yoo's last ceramic left in the world.
If you look at it as if you look at Jung, wouldn't it be enough (for the payment)?
What is the item that I need to find?
Are you looking for the jade belt?
Go to Haewolgwan. I temporarily left it as payment for my bill.
It's all your fault.
So, if you had come when I told you to come, this wouldn't have happened.
Hyungnim.
What are you doing just standing there? Hurry and find it.
If you don't have it at the morning meeting, Father, the king, will be very angry.
I'm telling you because I care for you.
What do I have to do to meet Prince Gwang Hae?
Just leave.
His Highness left behind a precious item.
I need to deliver it to him, so, at least tell him.
Oh-ho. This person.
If it's a precious item he'll come looking for it. Stop talking nonsense and leave.
Please, talk to him at least.
My Lady, last night at an unexpected place, Prince Gwang Hae appeared.
An unexpected place? Where is that?
It's a gisaeng house called HaeWolGwon.
Gwang Hae at a gisaeng's house?
Not Im Hae, but, Gwang Hae?
Yes, Your Highness.
It seems as if he left the item that His Majesty had bestowed upon him.
I've already taken measures to find it, so it will soon be in my hands.
No matter what,
we must get that into our hands.
With that, we'll be able to catch up with Gwang Hae.
It was a man who looked pretty with no mustache.
He wore a straw hat and had a small bundle.
Will he come to find this?
Thief!
What to do!
A thief!
You came?
H-he is a thief!
Hurry and come in.
There is a thief..
Come inside.
This is the guy. He came to find you.
Give me back my jade belt.
Pardon?
~Preview~
My name is Jung Yi.
I am.. I am..
Prince Gwanghae, you say?
I mean, that jade belt. Without it, what will happen?
You said it yourself; that you would accept any punishment.
How do you feel to be rid of Prince Gwang Hae, who was like a thorn in your eyes?
I will never have a business with your company again.
Chief of Bunwon is not home now.
He's like Kang Cheon's shadow.
The one who killed ahjussi has a scar on the shoulder.
What do you think of working for my merchant company?
Are you really going?
Why my father died.. I think I can find out why.
If she wants to come in, she must pass my test.