----
No!
No! Don't!
You said the scariest people in the world
are those who have nothing to lose.
No!
That's how I am.
- No! - Don't!
Pull over right now!
Let go!
You bastard!
You call yourself human?!
Seriously.
The cars on that road may have caught something on their blackbox.
We need to post it online right away and find witnesses!
Yeah. We'll put him in jail for theft and destroying cultural treasure!
Yes.
Damn it!
Open the door!
Hello?
This is Jung Min-seok's wife, right?
Yes, this is she.
I'm calling from Yangpyeong Police Station.
You need to come down here for Jung Min-seok.
The police station?
What?
You didn't even know there was a thief going in and out of the storage room.
I'm in the process of getting back the ledger that the thief stole.
You stupid woman.
Anyway,
if you try to pull anything behind my back again,
I don't give a shit if you're Ahn-na's mother,
I'm just going to strip you of everything and kick you out.
So...
you burned the real Keumkangsando just to cover up your scam?
You little...
Hey!
Scam?
What are you talking about?
It's called doing business.
You're the one who signed off on getting $50 million loan with the fake Keumkangsando.
What are you going to do after revealing the real Keumkangsando?
What?
Did you want to clear your conscience or something?
Get a hold of yourself you stupid woman.
If the real Keumkangsando is revealed right now,
we'll lose the $50 million,
and you and I will both be ruined!
Whether there is a real Keumkangsando or a fake one,
the one we say is real will be the real one.
I don't care about it being fake or not.
The one that got us the $50 million loan is the real one!
From now on, leave everything to Professor Min regarding this issue.
Got it?
Oh, and put up Keumkangsando on display again.
I'm going to proceed with getting it accepted as a national treasure.
Got it?
I asked if you got it!
Hello detective.
Did you know the deceased, Kim Sun-ho?
Yes.
He was my husband's colleague.
We almost concluded that there was no other passenger.
But we found Jung Min-seok's wallet from the car.
Is this his?
It was stuck between the passenger seat and the door.
We found it during our underwater search.
But his wallet might've been in the car even thought he wasn't.
We checked the security footage in the area
and confirmed that there was another passenger.
We ran his name and found that he was on the wanted list.
I don't have much to tell you since I'm not in charge of that case.
But we called off the search for today
because it's dark now, and there are strong waves.
I hope that your husband is alive,
but the currents are very strong, and the area is rocky.
I think we'll have to end the search after tomorrow.
How can you do that?
You have to search until you find him!
Of course!
I'm sorry.
We're limited on personnel and supplies.
Is there no chance of him being alive?
The car was totaled and they fell 20 meters into a strong current.
From our judgment, he's probably...
What are we going to do?
I'm very sorry.
Are you sure?
Are you absolutely sure?!
What are we going to do!
How could this happen...
Ji-yoon!
Ji-yoon.
Ji-yoon...
What are you talking about?
Tell me what's going on!
Are you saying he's dead or alive?
What do you mean?!
No...
I'm going to go look for him! I'll go there myself!
- Mother! - Let go!
Mother, I'm sorry!
I should've been with him no matter what!
It's my fault.
Min-seok...
No.
No... He can't have...
No...
- Mother. - My son...
Mom.
Grandma.
No Min-seok...
It's not extremely severe.
But the pain is overwhelming for him.
What he needs right now is to find peace rather than getting treatment.
And loving attention from his mother.
Mom.
Yes, what is it?
Are you...
not a professor anymore?
You little!
How could you skip school!
Mother, please stop!
Eun-soo!
Move! Get out of the way!
Eun-soo.
Father told me to bring you.
You don't have to worry about it.
Why would I go there?
Why wouldn't you go there?
No.
I'm going to stay here.
Don't worry about me and just take Eun-soo.
What are you going to do here all by yourself?
Come on. Just come for a couple of days--
If no one is here...
What if no one is here to greet Min-seok if he comes home?
How would he feel
if his mother, wife, and son are all gone?
- Mother... - What?
Why am I still clinging onto hope when everyone says he's dead?!
Because I'm his mother.
I've never given up hope on my son ever since he was born.
I'm his mother!
Mother, I haven't given up hope either.
No.
No, you should give up.
I won't yell at you for doing that.
How could you say that?
It might have worked out better for you.
I'm sorry.
If I were rich, Min-seok wouldn't have ended up like that.
It's all my fault.
Go to Pyeongchang
and help Eun-soo feel better.
We can't let Eun-soo get hurt too.
Hurry up and go.
Grandpa!
Eun-soo!
My baby!
Father.
Welcome.
(Dangjin Port)
(Lee Gyeom)
Help me!
- Welcome. - Hello, my lady!
Has everything been okay?
Did you get to paint a lot?
You look beautiful today too.
Hello, my lady!
Don't carry heavy stuff!
My lady, she's pregnant!
Congratulations!
My lord!
Thank you, my lord!
What are the Japanese raiders doing here?
The Japanese raiders are making a mess of everything!
They've wiped out many villages already.
They even took women with them.
They took our daughter too...
Have you reported it to the government office?
What's the point?!
They don't plan on fighting the raiders.
They just told us to move to a different place!
Where are supposed to go after leaving the land that all our ancestors have lived in?
Joseon hasn't changed at all.
Do you have a place to go?
We're planning on going to Hanyang.
We heard that people like us won't starve
if we go to Yangyoo Paper Production Office.
Did you just say Yangyoo Paper Production Office?
Yes.
I heard our cousins got jobs and learned how to read after they got there.
Let's go there together.
I'll take you guys there.
My lord.
Thank you!
Thank you so much!
Thank you!
(Reading Chinese)
Focus!
If you don't think about it, what can you earn?
And if you don't put it into action, what can you achieve?
It means that you have to continuously think and put
your thoughts into action to overcome difficulties.
(Reading Chinese)
The food is good today.
Hey! Homeless boy!
(Min Ji-gyoon, Hwieumdang's eldest son) - Even my dog doesn't eat stuff like that.
His family must've really lost all the money.
Why do you keep coming to school?
You won't be able to take the state exam anyway.
He must not know that a criminal's family member isn't qualified to take the exam.
Seriously.
Lift it.
Yes, sir.
Is the criminal still refusing to eat?
Yes.
He didn't touch his breakfast today.
My goodness. He sure is making a scene for someone who's about to die.
He's been asking for you all day.
He wanted to see me?
Yes.
The people are dying of starvation from this famine.
You used to be a government official and you're complaining about your meal.
Did you send the letter to my home in Hanyang like I told you to?
Hey.
You just heard him, right?
He has not learned his lesson yet.
Do I look like your servant to you?
Hey!
How dare you talk to me in that tone?
He's just begging us to kill him!
I won't stand for this!
Please stop.
You'll receive disciplinary action!
Criminals die without anyone knowing all the time.
How dare you try to act like a nobleman after killing innocent people!
Make sure you stay alive until we get the poison from Hanyang.
Sir!
I'm sure it's a Buddhist painting from Goryeo.
It's very nice.
The general is very satisfied.
Joseon believes in Confucianism and it's a country run by the nobility.
These items are like junk.
But Japan still believes in Buddha.
These things are like treasure for us.
We'll bring an even better item soon.
What about the thing we talked about last time?
I told you we'll pay you a lot if you bring us beautiful Joseon women.
A woman is not an object.
Mother, the stew is getting cold. Come and have some.
Come on, mother.
Hyang, does he come home this late every day?
He says he has a lot of work to do. He always works overtime.
Well, you guys go ahead and eat first then.
Hyang, let's go prepare food for him.
Yes, my lady.
What is he doing? Is he having an affair or something?
Oh...
This is bad. I should go home.
Go and never come back!
Are you pouting again?
Whatever, I don't care!
I'll be back soon...
Until when do you have to go back and forth?
You're always exhausted from having to make the trips all the time.
I know...
The baby's getting bigger.
Until when do I have to deal with drunk men?
Don't you think this is wrong?
I do...
So you have to make a decision soon!
Should I go tell her?
Oh no, I'll do it.
Wait a little bit. I'll do it.
Really?
Yes.
Promise?
Promise.
Stamp it... and bump it...
Oh my god...
Remember? I fell for you because of your chest hair.
Dear! You're late.
Didn't you say you'd come back tomorrow?
We got the wisteria supply faster than we thought, so I came back early.
Have you had dinner?
Yes, I ate.
Hey...
She said she'd come back tomorrow. Why did she come back today?
Does she...?
Oh, whatever. I don't care if she knows.
Honey.
You must be tired. I brought you some tea.
No, I'm fine. Thank you.
You can go to bed first.
I have some studying to do.
I said you can go to bed first.
(I would like a refund.)
(I like the other one better.)
I came here although this is embarrassing
because I just had to talk about this. (Biikdang Couples' Counseling)
Oh, I just can't take it anymore.
Look at his face.
His face is red because he's always drunk!
Alright, now-- (Yi Hwang)
Calm down since you've each said what you wanted to say.
Listen to me now...
If you really don't want to split up,
both of you must make an effort.
Yi Hwang's couples' counseling.
It is very popular.
The room is packed every time.
I thought he was a gentle scholar.
Who knew he had talent in couples' counseling?
Then we'll have it for another month.
Oh, Kim's sagunja class is popular too.
Especially among women.
Oh, it's probably because of his good looks.
They sure have an eye for men.
Oh! Shall we have him teach more?
Oh, by the way, what happened to Lady Shin's lecture request?
We shouldn't get our hopes up.
I hear she is focusing only on Yangyoo Paper Production Office
and painting, and she doesn't get out much.
Biik Anniversary is right around the corner.
Is Lord Lee Gyeom not coming this time either?
I am not sure.
How can we have a birthday celebration for him if he's not here?
I miss him. (Lee Mong-ryong)
It's been two years. Two years!
When is he coming back?!
I know...
The last letter he sent me from Cambodia...
I haven't heard from him since.
Such a far away place...
Uncle... I miss you.
You can go to bed first.
Saimdang!
- Are you painting? - Yes.
Have some tea.
Oh, my goodness. That's beautiful.
It looks like the butterflies would really fly!
Goodness.
How about vegetable bibimbap and pheasant dumplings for lunch?
Sounds good.
But shouldn't you go back home?
Who cares? My husband and the in-laws won't change, so I will.
He has to learn how precious his wife and son are.
How is Tae-ryong doing?
Oh, for the first time I saw him not dozing off in class!
He says the classes here are really fun!
He says the teacher makes the difficult things easy to understand.
He used to hate school when he was in Jungbu School.
Now he wants to go to school every morning when he wakes up!
Good.
Who cares about the State Exam?
What's good about being a high official if he doesn't like it?
If he's not cut out for that kind of things, I'll start a food store with him.
I know the family's going to flip, but
Tae-ryong is a food prodigy like me.
He's born with it.
- That's good too. - Yeah!
Oh, you're such a good painter! Look at the pretty colors!
Can you draw a bee right here for me?
For me.
Goodness.
Paper! We have paper!
We have color paper too! Come take a look around!
Are you looking for anything specific?
This is a paper store. Do you think I'm here to eat?
Color paper? Goryeo paper?
What kind of paper?
Let me look around first.
Alright.
- Can I get some lacquer paper? - Of course!
We put 5 layers of lacquer oil on it and leave it for two years.
- How many sheets? - Five.
- Five sheets. - Three nyang.
Three nyang?
They're making a lot of money!
Three nyang for a few scraps of paper? Jeez...
Scraps?
How can you call my paper scraps?
I have the right to say whatever I want to. Why are you raising your voice?
This woman...
I'm raising my voice because you are!
You scared me so much that I almost lost my baby!
Oh, what is all the noise about?
Lady Shin is working on her masterpiece!
Oh, we're sorry.
Go!
Oh, I wonder what kind of painting she's working on.
Don't you love her paintings?
I don't know anything about paintings, but I like it.
That's why the painting sellers are always asking her to sell the paintings to them!
A few of her paintings are worth this whole store.
Really?
The paintings are that expensive?
I guess that's Saimdang.
Darn it. She's really pretty.
What are you doing here?
Give me a piece of paper.
The best one here. Come on!
- What's wrong with you? - Are you out of your mind?
Why are you picking a fight at my store?
I'm trying to buy paper at a paper store! How is that picking a fight?
What, are you going to paint a picture or something?
Why do you care if I paint a picture or write a love letter?!
Do you ask people things like that before you sell paper to them?!
Here. It's one nyang.
Is this paper made out of gold or something?
One nyang? One nyang?
Hey, watch what you say!
What's so special about this paper that you're charging one nyang?!
Let me look at the other ones.
Look here! Look at how the edge is ruined!
You sell these defects for one nyang?
You're thieves! Thieves!
I won't take this anymore! Get out of my store!
What is going on?
Is there a problem?
It's nothing, my lady.
I was...
trying to buy some paper here,
and I asked her to show me other papers, and she says I'm being violent.
What is this about?
My lady, that's not it.
She asked for the best paper, and then ruined it.
And she didn't even pay for it, and asked for another paper.
Look, look.
It's so flimsy. Look at this.
Why do I have to pay for such cheap, flimsy paper?!
You can take it.
- What? - My lady!
We can't have our customer leave our store unhappy.
You can just take it.
You don't know how to run a business!
You're charging that much for just this?
You're practically stealing money from people.
Oh, my goodness... What a crazy woman.
Saimdang.
I have a bad feeling about this.
Something tells me there's going to be a problem.
That woman, I'm sure--
I think this is the place.
Honey, wait for me.
Is this Yangyoo Paper Production Office?
Yes.
Then are you Lady Saimdang?
That's me.
- Please take us in. - Please, my lady.
We couldn't handle the Japanese army's violence anymore.
We ran away and walked hundreds of miles here.
Please take us in, my lady.
My lady, please.
- My lady. - Please, my lady...
You can't take everyone in...
Please take us in, my lady.
Get up, everyone. Get up.
What are you doing? Take them inside.
Yes, my lady.
Thank you, my lady. Thank you.
Come this way.
You've already taken in so many of them.
The Japanese army is getting more and more violent these days.
Wow. You sound like the king.
No matter how well the store is doing,
we're losing money because we're accepting new people every day.
That woman from before... That woman!
How could you do this?
You should've let me know at least.
How could you sneak in like this?
We were going to have a grand welcoming ceremony for you.
I don't need such things.
How is Biikdang doing?
Whether it's lectures or concerts,
the place was packed whenever we had an event!
So you're fine without me.
- I'll just leave-- - Whoa.
Don't go anywhere from now on.
Oh, what's this?
- This looks-- - Hey!
Don't touch it. Put it down.
Put it down.
Anyway, how is the court these days?
Nothing much has changed.
Only Min Chi-hyung was expelled, and the others are still there.
It's the same.
And... rumor has it that his majesty is very ill.
Nobody wants to talk about it, so I don't really know the details.
Oh, and the Yangyoo Paper Production Office...
is doing really well.
And Lady Shin is becoming more and more famous.
All the painting sellers want to buy her paintings.
Now you look like a human being.
You were so dirty...
By the way... Any souvenirs for me? No, right?
My lady.
My lady!
It's a small room for a big family...
Oh, not at all! We were almost dead...
But now we have a roof over our heads.
Yes, we almost died, but
we ran into a certain scholar, so we were able to come here.
- A scholar? - Yes.
If it weren't for that scholar, we'd all be dead now.
We asked him what his name was, but he wouldn't tell us.
He said Bii--
- Bii-- - Biikbang!
- He told us to visit him there. - Right.
Thank you for letting us live here, my lady.
Thank you my lady.
Get some rest.
Yes, my lady.
- This way. - Yes.
Is there anything we can help you with?
He sure eats well.
He's eating so well these days.
He's got to eat, right?
Hey, hey!
Someone came to see him.
- Who? - Look at this. It's money!
Wow...
- Let's go get some drinks with this. - Sounds good.
What the hell are you doing?
I just need some time.
Time?
It's been two years already.
While you take your time, I am dying
with this anger bursting my heart.
The money you left barely covers anything.
What else do you want me to do?
I am about to lose my mind too.
But I can't afford to lose my mind.
I have to take my revenge on those two who ruined us.
I swear I will restore you.
I will reclaim my position
and retrieve Ji-gyoon's--
Ji-gyoon's qualifications to sit for the State Examination.
Ji-gyoon must acquire the government position.
I am going to do this.
I swear.
Are there any words from Joseon Court?
It's been more than 15 days since I sent more money to get Lord Min's position back.
Things are not working out as we planned.
We sent the money to the first vice-premier
but haven't heard anything yet.
That snake.
We can't solely rely on him.
Hire someone to get all the news of Joseon Court
and report it to me.
Yes, ma'am.
Are Ji-gyoon and Ji-gyeom
doing well?
Yes.
They are doing fine.
I'm so cold. Let's ask them to warm the room.
Keeping your body a bit cold is good for your health.
I'm hungry.
Stop whining.
Skipping one meal won't kill you.
Be quiet.
They told us to keep it down.
When is Mother coming?
I miss Mother.
She will come soon.
Really?
How about Father? Is he coming soon too?
Gosh, I am tired of this medicine.
Don't bring it anymore.
It's cookie made with ginseng.
It will cancel the bitter taste of the medicine.
You have to recover your health, Your Majesty.
Don't think of it as medicine.
Think of it as revitalizing bitter tea, Your Majesty.
Father!
What's taking so long? Open this door!
Father!
What is it, Princess?
Father, please allow me to leave my husband.
I told you that's out of question.
It's all your fault.
Remember who forced me to marry this dork?
Good grief.
You ruined my life. You fix this!
I hate staying inside my room all day. I detest having to behave as a daughter-in-law.
From the beginning, marriage wasn't for me!
Haven't you heard of Sam Jong Ji do?
Once a woman leaves her father's house,
she must serve her husband at his house.
It's embarrassing that you come here so often. Go back to your house.
No, Father.
I don't care what moral principles average women follow.
I have Your Majesty as my father, don't I?
Father, I so earnestly yearn to live freely, as a free woman,
for the rest of my life.
Please, Father! Please!
All right.
I will tell your in-laws that you are unwell and have to recuperate in the palace.
Just for a while, you can stay at Kyung-ah's room.
Thank you, Father.
Are you out of your mind?
Yeah, I am.
You have a baby inside your belly. You shouldn't drink!
Shut up! Shut up!
Come on!
It's lovely to see a brother and a sister getting along so well.
You come and talk to her! Hurry!
Come on! Look at her drinking!
- What? - The alcohol!
It looks refreshing. Wait, no, no, no.
You're with a child. You shouldn't drink!
- Get this away from her. - I'm taking a day off.
Close the shop!
Close the shop, damn it!
What's the matter with you?
Why are you drinking so early in the day?
Sit here. Sit down.
Sit down, will you?
Some woman...
has to work all day on her feet, holding her belly big with a child inside.
Just to sell one more bowl of soup...
How can I help you?
Unbelievable...
What's the matter with her?
Why is this so tight?
Come on. Stop it.
- How long has she been drinking? - Don't stop me!
I'm not working today.
I'm going to drink the whole barrel and die!
What's going on with you, dear? Oh, right!
Do you know what this is? Look!
I...
want to wear fancy clothes,
live in a grand house,
with lots of servants at my feet.
I want that life.
All right. All right. Try this.
Do you know what this is?
It's called Dongjong tangerine. Only aristocrats get to eat this.
We got this as a gift, so I
sneaked some out just for you.
Why?
So I can feed you this! Isn't it good? It's so sweet!
I...
want to close this place,
and live comfortably with money my husband brings me.
Well,
honey, I am giving you almost all my salary.
It's not even close!
Your wife...
My wife?
What about her?
Her Yangyoo Paper Production Office's making a bank, isn't it?
I heard that their paper is praised even in Ming.
And also her paintings?
Is it true that she can buy a house with the money she get for her painting?
That's all rumor!
Do you...
love her?
Why are you asking me that out of nowhere?
Do you love her, or do you love me?
Of course...I love you.
Then bring me those!
Bring what?
The paintings!
You said you love me.
Bring her paintings and put them right here!
Then I will trust your words.
She loves her paintings more than she loves her kids.
How am I going to ask her to give me those?
Why does she paint if she's not even going to sell?
They are just taking up space.
Bring me the paintings!
I want to sell those and get rich.
Goodness.
You don't want to?
No?
I'm thinking.
Good grief.
Please stop!
I'm dying to hear it from you.
What was it like?
It was a fascinating place.
The servants who accompanied Ming's princess when she got married to the Malay prince
are now married to the native of that place,
and the mixed-race children are called Baba Nyonya.
Baba Nyonya?
That is not all.
I saw people with eyes...
that are as blue as the sky.
Are you talking about people with colored eyes
that once came to this land during Goryeo Dynasty?
Where did they come from?
Did they come out of the ground or came down from the sky?
What trick did they play to get such blue eyes?
I hear they are from an empire
even bigger and more powerful than Ming.
I hear their country is ruled by only one emperor.
There's another emperor besides Ming's emperor?
They are more powerful than Ming?
That's right.
Unbelievable.
Look at this.
This is called pepper that came to Ming through the Silk Road.
Pepper?
It's supposed to be more valuable than gold.
More valuable than gold?
Yes.
You shouldn't have.
Let me see.
Goodness, what is this stuff?
Where would you possibly use this?
Uncle, she's here!
- Who's here? - The great aunt is here!
That itchy feet of yours.
I thought you finally got rid of that habit to wander around like a vagrant.
Then you disappeared without a word again.
I was going to pay you a visit.
When?
I apologize.
I am an old woman with frail memory now.
Old people's health differs each day.
Do you think we Joseon people ask elders about their sleep just for fun?
You are still healthy and vigorous.
Did you pay your visit to His Majesty?
I heard His Majesty's health is not as good as before.
He must know you're back. Go see him before too late.
Have you been well, Your Majesty?
As I get older, I miss the company of my family and relatives.
You look good, Lee Gyeom.
It's great.
So, what have you been doing the past two years?
Well,
I passed Ming and visited Bangladeshi.
What a free spirit you are.
You can just follow your heart and go wherever your feet take you.
It truly is a great life.
It's all thanks to you, Your Majesty.
I am thinking about abdicating soon.
The crown prince is already 29 years old.
I should have done this a long time ago.
Next year will be the fortieth year of my reign.
40 years...
would have changed the landscape of this country four times.
Father!
Uncle Lee Gyeom, how have you been?
My gosh, the little Young-ja has grown
so much and become a fine young woman!
Of course.
I am very mature too.
Goodness, you are?
Only days ago you were throwing a tantrum about wanting to divorce.
I can't sleep in peace because of you!
Father.
What a stunning fan!
Where is it from?
Is it from Ming as well?
Your Uncle right here painted this for me a while ago.
Hey.
Thanks, Uncle Lee Gyeom.
Oh, Father.
I was thinking about inviting a tutor to improve my painting skills.
A tutor?
I asked around and heard that Lady Shin from Yangyoo Paper Office is a genius artist.
I want her to teach me.
Yangyoo Paper Office...
Let us go! Let us go!
No, you rascals!
Stop right there!
Where are you going?
Honey! Where are you, honey?
What took you so long? I closed the shop early.
I went all the way to Mapo Dock to get this.
Why did you go all the way there?
You said you were craving for dried yellow corvina.
How should we cook this? Should we braise it or roast it?
You like braised fish.
But you like them roasted.
How about we do half and half?
Wow, look at these lips.
So cute.
This isn't important now.
Come here honey.
Come this way.
We have to eat dinner.
No time for dinner.
Wait!
Wait a sec.
My goodness.
Fine, fine.
We have to eat.
This isn't time for food, I tell you.
Hold on a sec.
Look at these feet. Are these feet or hands? So small.
Why are you taking my socks off?
It's so tiny.
It's so hot in here. Why is it so hot?
Goodness.
Dear...
You beasts!
My goodness.
You cheaters.
Bastard!
You bitch!
No...
I can't do that.
Dear! Stop it.
Let her leave.
Stop it for a second.
Where do you think you are going?
THis is better.
You were going to tell her about us soon anyways.
It's good that she knows now.
Come here. Lie down.
Come.
Get the blanket, will you?
Just testify for us.
You didn't think I really burned the real Keumkangsando, did you?
What's this?
Hidden pictures?
Learn from what happened to your husband.
I'd like you to be my painting tutor.
I am sorry, Your Highness.
It's all right. I found a better teacher.
You will have to get rid of one when the time comes.
I'll take a different path from my father.
Your husband came and took all the paintings.
She's with a child.
Saimdang...
What happened? What's hurting you so much?
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