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[Episode 05]
Your Highness, Jung doesn't want to go to the Punwon Kiln.
Then I'll have to convince her myself.
Mapong.
This has to end.
Today.
Kill him.
Euldam must die. It's him or me.
Suppose... you were ordered to the Punwon Kiln.
Would you go?
Don't you want me to?
It kind of scares me.
Tea cups, bowls, dishes, that's all fine.
But risking our lives?
No. Not me.
Jung.
Why are you pushing me to be an artisan?
Because you promised my mom?
Do you love me or her?
Listen to you.
Your promise to her is more important than me.
Enough already.
Yeah, well, you're going alone, then.
I won't go.
Jung.
Jung...!
Who are...?
I throw a fit and he doesn't chase after me?
Sheesh.
Finest artisan in the land.
Reason enough to die.
Who sent you?
I'll make it painless.
No!
Jung.
Jung...! Run! Go!
Father...
Father... Are you all right?
I meant to let you live.
Father!
Dad!
Jung, run...
Dad...
Dad... you all right?
Father!
Dad...
Taedo. Your Highness.
Dad, please... open your eyes.
Jung.
I'm sorry. I was wrong.
I'll do as I'm told. I won't disobey.
I'll be an artisan, all right?
Jung...
Forgive me for leaving you...
No, don't go. Don't leave me alone.
Don't die. Stay with me.
Jung...
Father!
Father...
Father, don't die. Open your eyes.
Dad...
Dad, stay with me. Open your eyes.
Just know you're lucky to be alive.
Jung.
Your Highness.
Something's wrong...
...with my dad.
He was holding my hand... then...
Something's wrong with my dad!
Dad...
Jung... Jung!
Jung...
Jung... Jung!
Jung!
Jung, Jung!
Jung, Jung, Jung... Jung!
Sir... sir...
Jung.
It's over?
Yes.
Yu Euldam, the world was too small for both of us. Farewell.
All the best wares are gone.
Just like the other artisan's house.
It's the same man.
Artisan Yu is dead?
It was over by the time I got there.
I can't believe it.
I wanted to tell you. I felt you should know.
I miss him as a friend and a fellow artisan.
A great loss indeed.
That will be all.
Your Highness, be strong.
The Kiln will honor his name in its service to you.
Yu Euldam is dead.
Yes, Prince Kwanghae just told me.
A thief, they say?
Yes, after his wares...
Tell this "thief" to stay hidden.
With Euldam dead you're our nation's Master Artisan in deed as well as name.
Jung.
Dad.
Dad... Dad...
...Dad...
Dad, it's me.
Dad, it's me, where are you?
He should be here.
Jung.
Taedo, find my dad.
Go on.
Jung.
I thought Dad was dead.
I thought he had left me.
But he's right here.
In the house, the yard, the kiln...
...this porch...
He's everywhere I go.
It's true.
He'll always be with you.
Always watching over you...
But it's not right.
He's with me.
But he doesn't dry my tears...
...doesn't pick me up when I fall...
...doesn't come back however much I cry.
Do I have to go where he is?
He's dead, he's not coming back.
Do I have to go to him?
Don't say that.
Come on, let's get some air.
Let's see Hwalyong, what do you say?
Well then. Please.
Yes, Artisan Yu's work.
A token for my looking after Hwalyong here.
She was his student prior to coming here.
Very smooth, despite the lack of lacquer.
Definitely Euldam.
He would have been a great asset to the Kiln.
I have a question, my lord.
Why did he leave the Punwon Kiln?
He didn't, he was banished...
...for treason.
Pardon?
No.
It's a lie. My father was no traitor.
Euldam's little girl.
You were better off not knowing...
My father wasn't that kind of man.
Apologize. Now.
You're trying to block heaven with your hands.
Which is a daughter's right.
So out of respect for the dead, we can leave it at that.
Excuse me.
Is this how you respect the dead?
Apologize or you can't leave.
I remember you.
You came to our house, insulted him, said he could never married.
My father said to let it alone then.
But today I won't leave it be.
You insulted my father.
Apologize.
When it comes to rudeness and arrogance...
...you're just like him.
Now look...!
Stop, Jung.
Your pardon.
Hwalyong.
You know who this is?
The finest artisan in the land.
Psh, no he's not. The finest in the land...
...is my dad.
Jung, what is this? Let's go.
Hwalyong, a word.
Do you know what your father did?
He tried to poison Her Majesty in 1575.
For which he was banished.
No. He never.
He wouldn't.
He was pardoned in the general amnesty that year.
But he will never be called our finest artisan.
Next time we'll find quieter accommodations.
My lord.
And if I am?
Will you apologize then?
What?
I'm my father's daughter.
If I become the finest artisan in all the land...
...will you apologize then?
You?
You're a bold one.
What do I need to do to be the best?
Get into the Punwon Kiln.
They are the artisans of the artisans.
How do I get into the Kiln?
I doubt you can.
The man you just spoke to is Punwon's Master Artisan.
Why not join me in the trade business?
You may find some peace here with Hwalyong.
I can't. I swore on my father's name.
I'll be an artisan...
...whatever it takes.
I'm my father's daughter. If I become the finest artisan in all the land...
...will you apologize then?
Don't worry, Dad.
I don't care what people say.
I know you. You're no traitor.
They don't know what a great man you are.
I'll prove it.
I'll be the best artisan there is.
And teach that man who insulted you a lesson, you'll see.
Be patient.
I should go.
Hm? Where?
Away from the house.
Why?
All I'll do at the house is cry over my dad.
To be an artisan, make my name, receive an apology...
...I need to go.
Jung.
Keep it up and I really will jump.
Stop this.
You're alive. How can I say you're dead?
Five years. Just five years.
For me. It's all I'm asking.
Jung. Don't do this.
I'll do it. I'll help you.
See? We can't do this.
I'll weaken, I might give up.
My father's master is alive.
I'll go to him if I can.
I'll learn from him and live happily.
Where is he?
And if I tell you? Will you stay away?
Five years, that's all I ask.
We'll meet here in five years.
I jumped and died here today.
In return, swear...
You'll be back in five years.
And you'll never leave again.
I swear.
Pinky-swear.
Dope. You leaving like that?
I hate to leave you like this.
Don't say that.
Knowing you has made me so happy.
Prince...
Taedo!
Your Highness.
This is all we found.
It's getting dark. We can't do any more.
Jung is dead?
Where were you?
You should have protected her, stopped her!
Saved her.
Jung...
No one was as rude to me. Or hurt me so.
Jung, I had to let you go...
...for fear of losing you.
He wasn't a thief.
He was an assassin.
While you are pretending to be dead, I'll grow stronger...
...to protect you.
Jung.
Oh...
Master.
J -Jung!
Jung!
Father.
Absolutely not.
Why won't you take me on as a student?
Not only you. I'm not taking on anyone.
I have to be an artisan.
It's my purpose, why I'm here.
If you're here to die, then die.
But forget about being an artisan.
Master, I promised my father.
I never listened to him and disobeyed him so often.
Help me keep my last promise to my dad.
Disobedient little frog.
Your father's wish?
A female artisan?
Impossible. And if it were, it would be a life of misery.
Some father.
He would want you to have a normal life, a healthy life, a happy life.
I doubt that.
If he had, he wouldn't have taught me the craft from birth.
I know what my dad wanted.
The night he died he planned on us going to Punwon together.
Maybe he did, but I won't teach you and that's that.
Master.
Yes, I could lead a normal life.
But my dad...
My father promised my mother that I would be an artisan.
If he fails, he can't join her in the next life.
He'll be alone.
Won't you take me on for him? Please?
I won't budge from this spot until you do.
Whether you do or not, my decision will not change even in the tiniest bit.
So go ahead.
Relentless little... Still at it, eh?
I won't budge until you do.
Alright, good. Two can play that game.
I won't budge until you stop.
Go inside. You'll catch cold.
Quit if you're so worried.
Little fool. The finest artisan in the land?
And for what?
To be a drunk like me?
Or die young like your father?
Shhh, quietly please.
My dad can hear you.
He's crying because you're so mean.
Rascal.
Can you cook?
Sir?
Oh, yes, very well.
Cooking, cleaning, laundry, you name it.
Fine. Let's eat then.
You're taking me on?
You said you can cook.
Thank you. Thank you, Master.
Oh my...!
Some student I am.
Day in, day out, cook, clean, laundry.
My aching back.
Jung.
Yes, Master.
We're all Punwon artisans. We're in this together.
Now THAT'S good. Who wants more?
I'll pour.
Good, good, you do that.
And...
It just gets better and better!
You like?
You didn't ask permission, you know.
What are you doing in my pit?
You're right. I was wrong.
I won't come back here again.
I'm observing the effect of sunlight on white porcelain.
And which liquid is best?
None in particular.
Sediment settles, debris floats, sand dries out.
Right. That's exactly right.
Craft the finest wares, but standing water is still fetid.
Pour as you like, the dead won't come back to life.
The important thing is to find liquid that is vibrant and alive.
Come along.
Yes, Master.
- Let's see. - Here.
Good choice.
It's so precious.
Master, maybe if you quit drinking?
Your hands shake and you can't do good work.
Can't? I just don't, that's all.
Look, so lovely, so simple.
See?
Simple, yes, and not worth a whole lot.
Greedy.
That's a hick for you.
Sir?
I'm not telling you!
Oh my goodness! Who's that?
It's me, Jung.
Why are you dressed like a boy?
I'm going somewhere.
Going? Where?
To the capital. With your wares.
It would take you, what, 2-3 days?
Your old bones aren't what they used to be.
Don't worry.
That's my business...
Your cough is getting worse.
Take your herbs and I'll make the trip.
Well done, all of you.
The feast for the Ming envoys was a great success.
Your servants, Sire.
Now you can get back to business.
Your Majesty, they are waiting.
Waiting? For what?
Traditionally, after the tributes are paid...
...His Majesty rewards his most loyal servant.
Ah, that?
I nearly forgot.
Kwanghae, step forth.
The weather made drying clay in the kiln difficult.
Yet you still managed to provide 1000 pieces for tribute.
Well done.
You are hereby named Controller General of the Supervisory Council.
You honor me.
Sire.
I prepared 100 horses.
What about me?
I meant to overlook it.
Imhae, what do you do exactly?
I run the royal stables, Sire.
Then how is it you use your position to sell the best animals?
And pawn off the old and sick as tribute?
Sire, that's...
You brought it up.
Pay back every penny you skimmed.
Shouldn't you be dancing for joy?
The honor belongs to the artisans.
Not to me.
What a poser.
Fine. Drinks are on you.
I'm meeting the artisans.
They're more important than your brother?
I said you'd be there. You can't get out of it.
Don't wait on me. I'll be a while.
Please. You cannot.
Well, if you insist...
Your Highness.
I'll wet my whistle.
You worry about work.
I'll be off.
What if someone sees you?
Relax. I thought of that.
Your Highness...
Your Highness!
My father is innocent. I'm the traitor.
- Night. - Come again.
- I will. - Okay.
He gets the best prices here.
How much, I wonder.
Look at you, big boy.
Are you really male?
Come with me.
Um... I'm here to see the Madame.
Ah.
Spin, spin.
Spin
Yes, yes, c'mere.
Where did they get to?
Forgive us, but someone of a higher station has arrived.
Higher?
The only one higher than me...
...is the King.
Who are you...?
I am... Kwanghae.
Prince Kwanghae?
You know what this is?
The King gave it to me himself.
What do you say to that?
Drinks, food, women!
Today I'm having some fun.
A gold hairpin.
Not enough?
A pendant.
And a ring?
Truly remarkable.
Young lord, she made her offer, take it.
Madame, Prince Kwanghae is here.
You may want to say hello.
Prince Kwanghae?
One moment please.
Prince Kwanghae?
So who's this high and mighty man?
Ah, him?
The Minister of Personnel.
He's here?
On his way.
The minister? If he sees me with the belt, I'm dead.
Will you join us?
No. I've had enough for tonight.
Your Highness.
Prince Kwanghae.
I can send for another girl if you like.
No, no, you're fine. Let me go.
Look, I just need the outhouse.
Ah. I'll wait for you then.
Good. Great.
Your Highness.
- Shh. - Shh.
Quiet.
- Shh. - Shh.
It's not easy being a prince.
He looked right at me.
Surely he didn't recognize me?
Wait...
Your Highness. Your Highness!
Your Highness!
Your Highness. Your Highness!
You can't just leave.
I said I was in a hurry.
My bill...
Your Highness, Your Highness!
He'll pay.
Move.
Your Highness.
It's not me.
Pay up.
This is all His Highness left.
I was just taking it to him.
He said you would pay his bill. I will listen to that.
So...
The gold pin for his drinks.
This pendant for the rest.
Including the ring.
You may go.
Fine. I'll get it from him when I see him.
You do that.
Come in.
I sent word the minister was coming.
What took you so long?
Your pardon.
His Highness Prince Kwanghae was...
Hm? Prince Kwanghae?
He was here?
Yes, my lord.
My girls tell me he was in such a rush he left his belt of rank.
His belt?
So it's here?
No. A young master paid his fee and took it.
I am aware that you are the best.
But no talking.
I track smugglers.
I can't help you.
You will be well rewarded.
Pardon me.
Ma'am.
Taedo doesn't care about money.
This, on the other hand...
Yu Euldam's final work.
Surely this might interest you?
What is it you want?
Looking for your belt?
Go to the House of Autumn. I left it there to pay for my drinks.
It's your fault.
If you came when I asked we wouldn't be in this mess.
Imhae.
Well? Go get it already.
You can't appear before the King without it.
I'm thinking of you here.
Excuse me, how can I get in to see Prince Kwanghae?
Go away.
His Highness lost something.
Could you tell him I have it for him?
Look at you. If he wants it, he'll get it.
Enough foolishness.
Just tell him.
Your Majesty, Kwanghae went somewhere last night.
Somewhere? Where?
The House of Autumn. A courtesan house.
A courtesan house?
Not Imhae? Kwanghae?
Yes, Your Majesty.
He left the belt given to him by the King.
What he left I can find.
Get it. You must get it.
We can finally put a stop to him.
A young boy, clean-shaven.
With a bamboo hat and a pack.
Will he come looking for it?
Thief!
Get him!
Oh, no...
Thief!
Welcome.
A thief...
Come inside.
...Thief...
Come on.
This is him. I got him.
Give me the belt.
Huh?
My name is Jung.
I... I...
Are you Prince Kwanghae?
The rank belt. Suppose it's missing?
You said you would submit to my justice.
How do you like losing to that piece of work Kwanghae?
I'll never deal with your house again.
His lordship isn't in.
He's like a shadow.
The man who killed your father has a scar on his shoulder.
Come work for my house.
Is she set on it?
He may know why my father died.
To work with me you must pass my test.