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- Episode 2 -

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.

How many times did l tell you not to follow the boys to the mountains to play.

Why didn't you listen to me?

Eun Sung said he really wanted to catch the rabbit.

By Eun Sung . . . isn't he the son of the scholar family?

By Eun Sung . . . isn't he the son of the scholar family?

I told you many times before that you cannot play with the sons of a noble family.

I told you many times before that you cannot play with the sons of noble family.

l was planning on just going to school for a while and come home.

It was Eun Sung who insisted to pull me along.

You went to school secretly to learn again?

Is that right?

I have reminded you again and again to not go to the school.

Both Eun Sung and Yoon Kwan can learn to read and write.

Both Eun Sung and Yoon Kwan can learn to read and write.

Why am I the only one not allowed to go learn?

Mother already told you that they are the sons of noble families.

As for you, you are a daughter of a lowly baekjeong. (Baekjeong - Social class below peasant)

But l like to read and write.

Besides l learn faster and better than Eun Sung.

It's still a no.

Sons of noble familes learn to read and write so that they can hold high posts in the future.

That's the way it should be.

But if a baekjeong's daughter learns to read and write, just that itself could bring you grave danger.

But if a baekjeong's daughter learns to read and write, just that itself could bring you grave danger.

How many times have I told you?

There are specific responsibilities held by the noble families.

Middle class also has their own responsibilities.

Same with peasants.

As for baekjeong, there are specific things that baekjeong can do.

If a baekjeong tries to imitate a nobleman,

he could even lose his life just for that.

Do you understand what I'm saying ?

But mother, we are not baekjeong.

What?

What did you just say?

Father was a commander in the army...

How did you know that ? How?

l saw father's army uniform and his badges

l saw father's army uniform and his badges

over there...

Husband...

lt's my fault.

The child kept asking me what those were.

Even so, how can you let the child...

I've explained it to her.

No, you come here.

l must teach her a lesson.

l will explain it to her so she can understand.

Hello. I'm a Court Lady selecting potential Palace Maids.

Hello. I'm a Court Lady selecting girls who want to enter the palace.

Is there anything l can do for you ?

I was in the area and heard that the pocket knives made here are good and that's why I'm stopping by.

I was in the area and heard that the pocket knives made here are good and that's why I'm stopping by.

Can you let me see them?

We only make what the customer orders; we don't have spare ones.

We only make what the customer orders; we don't have spare ones.

But l can let you see the pocket knives that customers have ordered, if you'd like.

That's fine.

This time both of us will be in trouble.

Why?

In telling you what he did, Father committed a great sin.

Now your mother knows you heard of this thing.

Looks like your legs are in big trouble for the lashes.

Mother is too harsh!

Father thinks you are too much.

Why?

Why don't you listen to your mother?

Because mother always stops me from doing what I really want to do.

You like to read and write that much?

Yeah, Father!

It's so amazing to look at the sky and write the word "Sky" that looks like clouds.

It's so amazing to look at the sky and write the word "Sky" that looks like clouds.

See, how can the word "black" be written this way?

Don't you think it's amazing?

Father, Father, when can you be in the army again?

Father, Father, when can you be in the army again?

Well...

l hope soon. Then l can learn to read and write without having any worries.

l hope soon. Then l can learn to read and write without having any worries.

l can also be a translator.

But...

l know, Father. l won't tell anyone until then.

l know, Father. l won't tell anyone until then.

Until Father tells you it's alright,

you should never tell anyone.

lf you were to tell anyone...

You, Mother and I will all die.

lf l ordered today, how many days do you need to finish it?

About five to six days.

Okay, then please make me three.

Will you have time to come back again?

After going to Jinyoung village, I have to come back.

All right...

Oh yes, have we met before?

Oh yes, have we met before?

I've never seen you before, madam.

Was it someone that you knew?

No, she just came here to order knives.

She will be back then.

The knives you made are very famous.

Then l should not make such good knives in the future.

How can you say such thing?

Jang Geum...

It's okay; I've explained to her already.

Jang Geum, do you really want to learn how to read and write?

Jang Geum, do you really want to learn how to read and write?

Yes.

Then from tomorrow onward mother will teach you.

Don't go to the school.

Really?

Mother, you know how to read and write?

Instead,

don't ever go there again.

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 stay by Mother.

Do you understand?

Yes Mother. l will follow whatever you say.

l will stay right by you.

You need to understand my intention.

I'm worried l might lose you and Father.

You must understand my intention.

Yes, Mother, don't you worry about me.

l won't tell anyone.

Mother, when did you start learning how to read and write?

So what Father said in the past was true.

Father told me that there's nothing Mother can't do.

Father told me that there's nothing Mother can't do.

Father said Mother could draw very well.

Mother could sew very well too.

Mother's cooking is the best in the world!

Even if Mother had to use earth to cook, it will still be delicious.

Father told me to be like Mother.

When l grow up l will be like Mother.

I'm sorry.

The child has discovered it.

I'm sure she kept asking you a lot of questions.

Actually, l wanted to give her some hope; that's why l told her.

Actually, l wanted to give her some hope; that's why l told her.

When l told that child that because we are baekjeong,

we can't learn to read and write,

that young child through her small lips let out such a long sigh.

Don't be too harsh with her.

If she is so intelligent, her taking after you is to blame.

She loves to go around; that's because she's like me.

The child has done nothing wrong.

lf there were any faults it would be ours.

Why wouldn't I know that?

That's why l am afraid.

Because our past

may put our child into trouble, what should we do?

Lately there have been rumors that

the King's conduct is unspeakable.

There is such a vile rumor that

he even raped someone who is like his aunt.

If you say one thing wrong, you could lose your head.

In a situation like this, if some crafty people tell him about that incident...

In a situation like this, if some crafty people tell him about that incident...

Please be careful.

Even for the sake of that child,

we really need to be careful.

[Yeonsan-Kun meets Shin] [mother of deposed Queen Yoon]

Your Majesty, this is the blood that the Queen vomited before she died.

Your Majesty, this is the blood that the Queen vomited before she died.

Your Majesty, this is the blood that the Queen vomited before she died.

She asked to give this to you after you took the throne,

as she was being killed she asked that you seek revenge on the conspirators.

She insisted it be passed to you,

to ask you to take revenge for her.

Who is it?

Who framed her?

Who murdered my mother?

Tell me. Tell me everything.

l will definitely take revenge.

Whether it's the Queen or the previous King or anyone else in the palace.

They will all die on my knife.

Please tell me everything.

[10th year of Yeonsan-Kun's Rule] [Massacre of 1504]

Father, there's a celebration over there.

Father, there's a celebration over there.

Shall we go and have a look?

Father...

Again, again...

Come on, keep it up... Come on...

Come on, keep it up... Come on...

Come... Who else dares to challenge?

lf you can overcome this person,

you will take a cow home.

Go, Father.

Father...

No way.

Why?

Father can lift big rocks,

and big iron bars too.

Father, quick, go!

Father...

Be quiet.

Here, my Father will challenge you.

You need to come out and take the challenge.

Father you must win.

You little rascal...

This fellow used a knife to cut me!

This fellow used a knife to cut me!

Idiot, how dare you play against the rules!.

Isn't he the baekjeong who make knives in the Dongji Village?

He cut a person with the knife that he made.

A lowly baekjeong dares to come here to make trouble.

A baekjeong! You lowly baekjeong!

Kill him...

- My Father is not a baekjeong! - Kill him!

- My Father, he is not a baekjeong! - Catch him!

My Father is an army officer who protects the King.

My Father is not a baekjeong.

My Father is an army officer.

He is an army officer that protects the King.

That's right. That's him!

- He is the wanted man! - That's right.

That's right, he is the one. He's the one, catch him.

Catch him. Catch him.

Father...

Father...

Go away!

Jang Geum!

Drag him away!

Yes!

Jang Geum! Let go!

Let go!

Jang Geum!

Father!

Jang Geum!

- Father. - Jang Geum.

- Go, quickly. - Father.

- Jang Geum. - Stop calling.

If you get dragged away,

we don't know what's going to happen to you.

Be quiet and

go quickly and tell your mother what happened.

He is coming home late.

Are you here?

What's going on?

Did something happen?

What happened?

Where's your Father?

Your Father, he didn't come home with you?

Say something! Why did you come home alone?

Say something! Why did you come home alone?

Father, he ...

He was caught and taken away...

What did you say?

How was he caught and taken away?

Why?

While he was engaging in a wrestling contest...

Where? Let's go together.

Jang Geum's mother, Jang Geum's mother. There's a big trouble!

What's going on here?

My son's father warned me to relay the message quickly to you.

That's why I came.

l heard Jang Geum's father

was one of the army officers who went to kill the King's mother.

His portrait is posted everywhere in the village.

You haven't seen it?

So what happened to my husband?

Has he been taken away to the government office?

No, l heard he was taken straight to the prison.

Recently the King has been looking everywhere for the people who killed his mother.

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 trinkets.

Quickly!

- Go in and search. - Yes.

Search thoroughly.

Yes.

- No one is here. - Go.

Yes.

Stop. Catch her!

Quickly.

Don't let them get away!

Stop!

Where did they go?

Over there.

Stop.

Where did they go?

Go and search!

Over here ... quick, catch them...

Quickly, go after them.

Don't let them get away.

Mother...

Two people walking together will create sounds and we will get caught.

Two people walking together will create sounds and we will get caught.

You hide here and don't make any sounds.

What about Mother?

l will hide in another place.

But, Mother, leaving me alone...

l will be back soon.

Don't even make the sound of breathing and stay here.

Don't even make the sound of breathing and stay here.

Over there.

Stop.

Catch her.

Catch her.

She is there. Go catch her!

Stop right there!

Go after her.

Isn't this an accessory case?

Oh, it's an ink box.

It's an ink container that scholars carried around.

You are more eager than the Confucian scholar in learning how to read and write.

You should take it everywhere you go.

But only an ink box would be of no use;

there's no brush.

Of course there is.

Father, you are great.

Try opening the other side too.

A silver pocket knife!

I did not give you this silver pocket knife,

to kill yourself like other women. (Women in that period committed suicide if they were about to get defiled/dishonored.)

Then why...?

When you play outdoors or in the mountains,

you may hurt your fingers when you pluck wild flowers, roots or other things.

You can bring this along and use it.

Jang Geum?

Yes, Father.

Until Father tell you it's okay,

don't ever tell anyone, Father was an army officer before.

don't ever tell anyone, Father was an army officer before.

If you tell it,

Father and Mother and I will die.

My father was an army officer.

The Royal Guard officer who protects the King.

Father...

Jang Geum ...

Jang Geum ...

Jang Geum ...

Jang-Geum ...

Mother...

Jang Geum.

Mother!

Mother, can we see Father here?

Mother, can we see Father here?

I'm not sure. Let's wait and see.

How is it now?

l heard early this morning.

He was sent to the Judiciary Office in Hanyang.

He is no longer here.

What? What do you mean?

He was taken to Hanyang.

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 and follow me.

At least you saw your father when he was being dragged away.

But your mother didn't even get to see that.

Let's go.

Quite good weather, yeah...

Okay.

Be careful on the ship.

By any chance,

did the people who were sent to the Judiciary Office take this boat?

l don't know if they were the Judiciary staff,

but some people like that did get on last night.

Why? You know them?

No.

Will anyone else get on?

Let's get going.

Stop!

Stop. I said to stop.

Wait... wait for us.

Wait.

Thank you.

You don't look like people from around here; where are you from?

We're from Hanyang.

Because my parents are sick, we came home to visit them.

Because my parents are sick, we came home to visit them.

Where are you going?

Where would we be going?

We're going to catch someone.

These days in Hanyang, there are so many people who are getting caught and killed.

All the criminals' families have been taken as slaves and there are plenty of them.

Really?

Jang Geum, walk a while more, we will reach the city soon.

Jang Geum, walk a while more, we will reach the capital soon.

I know you are tired.

But please hang on a little longer.

Yes, Mother.

There are houses over there.

Yeah, let's go and ask them.

Is there anyone home?

Who is there?

Oh, my back!

What is it?

I want to make an inquiry.

What is it?

Has the army from the Judiciary Office 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?

There's a reason that I have to find out.

Give me money.

Huh?

You are so desperate to find out, it must be important.

Since it's so important, how can l tell you for free?

But this is a small matter.

No money no talk, I'm going back to sleep.

Okay.

How much do you want.

Five coins.

They didn't pass by here.

Huh?

l said they didn't pass by here.

Where could they go?

The people at the foot of the hill saw them for sure.

l can't let you know those things for free, either.

Give me the other 5 coins.

Then I'll tell you.

They will probably stay overnight at the transportation station.

People who are going to the capital city must pass by this mountain.

The officers who arrive at night would sleep there,

and leave first thing in the morning. Okay?

The bounty hunters who were chasing us might be following us.

For now you need to dress up as a boy.

Okay.

And don't talk to anyone other than to me.

Do you understand?

Yes.

Hanyang (the capital city) is an especially dangerous place.

You must listen to mother. All right?

Yes.

Excuse me. I have brought him here.

How dare you! Don't even think about it!

l will pay well.

Even if you give me one thousand nyang, would that be more precious than my life?

You know the current situation.

Even the Chief Minister and Queen Dowager,

who seemed invincible,

said one wrong thing and

it's been a long time since they were put to death.

So don't dawdle pointlessly around there and get in trouble;

just go back quickly.

At this time, depending on His Majesty's mood,

things change everyday.

Madam...

With party after another party,

there is not even a bit of abalone left.

What should we do?

The kitchen ingredients are running out.

And the number of palace maids who have been graced by His Majesty (spending the night together) is increasing by the night,

so we are short of helpers here too.

Go and see if there are any more clams.

Yes.

Madam...

What is it?

What is it?

There's a woman who said I just needed to pass it to you, and brought it over.

There's a woman who said I just needed to pass it to you, and brought it over.

A certain woman. Who did she say she was?

She said that you will know once you read the letter.

Then I will get going.

Myung Yi...

You are still alive.

Madam, I have an urgent matter,

that requires me to go out of the palace.

What is it?

The Office of Eunuch ordered to serve seafood dishes for tomorrow's breakfast for His Majesty.

l would like to go to Seogang with Eunuch Park to buy the ingredients.

Didn't any fresh seafood come last night from Sawongwon (Royal Kitchen Office)?

This morning the Queen's chamber said they urgently needed seafood, so we sent half of it over there.

This morning the Queen's chamber said they urgently needed seafood, so we sent half of it over there.

l just saw the left over seafood and it is not in good condition.

Do you need to go personally, Court Lady Han?

The inner officers and the Royal kitchen members have all left the palace.

The inner officers and the Royal kitchen members have all left the palace.

I understand. Go and come back quickly.

Yes, madam.

Myung Yi!

Baek Young!

You were still alive! You were still alive!

You were still alive! You were still alive!

Let me take a look at you.

It's really you.

Myung Yi...

Yes, it's me, Myung Yi.

Your good friend, Park Myung Yi.

How can l express my gratitude.

I'm so grateful...

How did he get involved with that incident?

Then... all the rumors are true then?

I heard that regardless of the weight of the crime,

even the officers who followed the King's order are being executed.

Are these all true?

His Majesty's violence is

getting worse by the day. Words can't even describe it.

Not long ago,

Eunich Kim Chuh Seo, who spoke honestly, in front of all the officers and the gisaengs,

Eunich Kim Chuh Seo, who spoke honestly in front of all the officers and the gisaengs,

was shot by an arrow...

But let me try to exert my power.

If he was sent to the Judiciary Office the day before yesterday,

he should be in jail.

Don't give up hope yet.

This thing, even the thing that the Queen Dowager couldn't do anything about;

who can use their power?

No, even then, I'll try it.

You should see him at least once.

I'm sorry.

How can my power be so feeble?

Why do you say such a thing?

Would I have lived if it wasn't for you?

At a time we might have been killed together,

when I think of you concocting mung bean water, (mung bean has detoxification effect)

how can l not survive, no matter what the circumstances are?

Madam.

The main palace events have all been completed.

You have worked hard.

Then hurry from now on. Get all the things needed for the July festival, together with Court Lady Han.

Then hurry from now on. Get all the things needed for the July festival, together with Court Lady Han.

Then hurry from now on. Get all the things needed for the July festival, together with Court Lady Han.

Yes, did you see Court Lady Han?

What is it?

l wanted to speak with her about tomorrow's breakfast, but I couldn't find her.

l wanted to speak with her about tomorrow's breakfast, but I couldn't find her.

She went to Seogang.

The eunuchs requested fish for tomorrow's breakfast.

The eunuchs requested fish for tomorrow's breakfast.

What?

That's what I wanted to talk to her about.

Eunuch Park urgently requested steamed sea bream.

What?

Court Lady Han said she was going to Port Seogang with that Eunuch Park.

Court Lady Han said she was going to Port Seogang with that Eunuch Park.

What?

It's true.

She said that Eunuch Park said His Majesty wanted to eat fish, and asked her to go together with him.

She said that Eunuch Park said His Majesty wanted to eat fish, and asked her to go together with him.

l just saw Eunuch Park.

Then...

Are there two Eunuch Parks in the Royal kitchen?

I'm back.

-Yes. -Did you find the fish?

Yes.

Luckily, I got some help from Port Seogang's Merchant Lee,

so I got it without too much effort.

Did Eunuch Park come back as well?

We just parted in front of the Eunuch's office.

Very well, you go and do your things.

Yes.

She just hopes to give a final farewell to him for the last time.

Please be lenient.

She's not the criminal's wife, right?

No, I am his sister.

Very well.

Before 1pm the day after tomorrow, bring her to the Judiciary Office.

Thank you, sir.

Madam.

I will go out for a while.

Go ahead.

On your way back don't forget to buy dried fish.

Yes, madam.

Myung Yi.

Is Myung Yi here?

How can a woman who ate monkshood soup walk around alive?

How can a woman who ate monkshood soup walk around alive? [Choi Pan Sool]

That's why I'm telling you this.

Tsk, tsk, tsk.

It's not like Aunt's style.

She must have not made sure.

She had left a source of calamity.

We're in trouble.

We reported to the people on top that she had died from an illness.

Now she has suddenly appeared,

if the truth is out,

even though the Head Court Lady is one of our people,

who knows whose side she will defend.

Furthermore, if Palace Maid Park is holding a grudge,

we will never know, who she will meet

to let this incident be known publicly.

Now that we've made an alliance with Lord Yim Sa Hong,

there are a number of people not happy about our actions.

That's right.

What we did to the Dowager Queen, who is the grandmother of His Majesty,

gives them sufficient grounds

to label it as treason.

It's not just about me or the Head Court Lady,

but the fate of our families could depend on it.

l understand.

As Court Lady Han makes her move,

I will contact you with urgency.

Brother, for everything else, I have to count on you.

Okay, I understand.

Ask your brother to go to Sir Choi's house to send some men

quickly to Tangchoondae. (A gazebo where King Yeonsan frequently held parties)

You go and follow Court Lady Han.

Yes.

And tell Sir Choi

that tonight, l will go over there to confirm this matter.

Yes.

Uh!

Can you do me a favor?

Huh?

Who are we going to meet?

She is your mother's best friend.

When you see her you must be polite and mind the proper manners.

Yes.

lf you see this friend, will we be able to meet Father?

lf you see this friend, will we be able to meet Father?

Well...

You will know when the time comes.

I think she's coming.

Who is it?

What did you say?

A group of men took both of them to Merchant Choi Pan Sool's house?

Yes, Madam.

I didn't hear that there was a boy.

l saw them together.

Court Lady Choi will be here, so we will find out.

Don't let the servants know this;

we need to handle this discretely.

Keep them quiet.

Open the door!

Open the door!

What are you doing?

What's going on?

Someone saw the criminal's family go into your house.

Come out now.

What are you talking about?

Someone came to report to the Bureau of Inspection that he saw Suh Cheon Su's family go into your house.

Someone came to report to the Bureau of Inspection that he saw Suh Cheon Su's family go into your house.

Let them out now.

I'm a person who's under Minister Yim Sa Hong.

I'm a person who's under Minister Yim Sa Hong.

A merchant, Choi Pan Sool.

Why should l hide a criminal in my house?

This won't do! Search the house at once!

Yes, Sir!

The criminal is here.

Regarding the criminal being hidden in the house,

l will inform the Inspector General.

Let's go.

I'm sorry, Myung Yi.

The only idea l could think of was this.

But rather than dying,

it's better to live as a government slave.

This won't do.

If they are transferred from the Bureau of Inspection to the Judiciary Office,

then Myung Yi's identity will be revealed.

In that happens,

whatever we did to the queen dowager will be discovered.

While the His Majesty is still alive it is still alright.

But if he dies,

our family will all be annihilated.

No matter who holds the Royal authority,

we need to continue to survive.

In order for that to happen,

whatever we did must not be discovered.

Even if there is a risk, before they are transferred from the Bureau of Inspection to the Judiciary Office,

Even if there is a risk, before they are transferred from the Bureau of Inspection to the Judiciary Office,

we must take action.

Brother, we are running out of time.

Brother.

l know.

Is Administrator Jang outside?

Yes.

Bring Pil Du.

Who is that?

Who is out there?

They're over there.

Catch them!

Let's capture them. Stand still.

They're over there!

Capture them!

We must not let them go.

Mother... Mother... Mother...

Mother!

He's over there. Stand still!

He's over there. Stand still!

You can't let him get away!

We must not let them go.

Mother.

They still haven't found her?

She already has an arrow in her chest;

l believe she won't live long.

Isn't she hard to kill?

My brother said he will find her.

My brother said he will find her.

So what Father said was true.

Father once told me, there's nothing in the whole world that Mother can't do.

Father once told me, there's nothing in the whole world that Mother can't do.

Father said Mother was very good in drawing and sewing.

Mother's cooking was the best.

Even if she were to use earth to cook rice, it will taste good too.

He said to be like Mother.

He said to be like Mother.

When l grow up, l will be like Mother.

Husband, what should we do now?

What do we do about our Jang Geum now?

Ultimately, is it my fault?

Because you met a person you shouldn't have met, did we all become like this?

Because you met a person you shouldn't have met, did we all become like this?

Husband, what should we do now?

l couldn't even see you.

Jang Geum is here too.

The third woman is the character "ho" meaning "good".

The third woman is the character "ho" meaning "good".

The word "good"...

The word "good" is... The word "good" is...

The word "good" is... The word "good" is...

The word "woman"...

The word has a woman and a child...

The word woman... The word child...

How can this be...

How can this be?

How can this be?

Jang Geum...

Jang Geum, she is the third woman.

Mother, you see. l found something to eat.

Mother, you see. l found something to eat.

Good...

Jang Geum, listen to what I have to say first.

Jang Geum, listen to what I have to say first.

Yes, Mother.

Come here and sit next to me.

Jang Geum.

Yes.

From now on, the Father who always protected you and watched over you,

From now on, the Father who always protected you and watched over you,

is no longer with us.

How are you going to live?

How are you going to live?

Father used to tell me that as long as l listen to Mother l will be fine.

Father used to tell me that as long as l listen to Mother l will be fine.

Father used to tell me that as long as l listen to Mother l will be fine.

From now on, I will listen to Mother well.

From now on, I will listen to Mother well.

Right.

As long as I am here, you just need to listen to me.

As long as I am here, you just need to listen to me.

But what if... When I'm no longer here, how are you going to live?

But what if... When I'm no longer here, how are you going to live?

Are you going to starve to death?

Or die of diseases?

It won't happen. lf l fell sick l would eat wild herbs.

It won't happen. lf l fell sick l would eat wild herbs.

If l got hungry, l would pluck wild berries to eat.

That's the way, Jang Geum.

That's the way, Jang Geum.

No matter what,

you have to live.

That is the reason why your father was happy,

even when he was being taken away.

Jang Geum.

A long time ago

your Father was an army officer.

I was a Palace Maid serving in the kitchen of the Royal Palace.

What? Mother, you were?

Yes...

A Palace Maid.

Father and Mother,

both of us ran away after being framed,

and we had to live as baekjeong.

Even though we were treated unjustly,

what made our difficult lives happy...

was you.

You... will save many people in the future.

You... will save many people in the future.

There was a spiritual master

who told your father so.

lf what he said was true,

you will be an incredible person,

and save many people.

So, Jang Geum

please don't be sad.

And don't cry.

Don't easily give up, either.

Father will be

on every path that you take.

Wherever you go...

I will be with you.

Do you understand?

Yes.

Mother....

In this bag

there is a letter I wrote.

You can read it in the future.

After you read it,

if you don't feel like doing it,

throw it away at anytime.

You ... Since you must do whatever you want to do.

You ... Since you must do whatever you want to do.

Mother, please stop talking, and eat this.

Because you didn't eat anything, you're having a hard time.

Delicious.

Is it hard to chew?

Let me chew it for you.

When l was sick you did the same thing for me.

Mother, eat.

When you eat you will have energy.

Jang Geum..

Please become the Head Court Lady of the Royal kitchen.

After you become the Royal Kitchen's Head Court Lady, in the secret book that's only handed down to the Head Court Lady,

After you become the Royal Kitchen's Head Court Lady, in the secret book that's only handed down to the Head Court Lady,

please record Mother's regrettable story.

Mother's regrettable story is hidden in your Chinese lesson book.

Mother's regrettable story is hidden in your Chinese lesson book.

But Jang Geum,

the choice is yours only.

the choice is yours only.

If you don't want to become a Court Lady in the Royal Kitchen, or become the Head Court Lady,

If you don't want to become a Court Lady in the Royal Kitchen, or become the Head Court Lady,

you must not open the letter, or show it to others.

Also, you must not tell anyone about any of this.

If you do get into the Palace,

in the middle kitchen of the main palace,

my recipe note is hidden.

Look at it when you need it.

There you will find... my breath.

Mother,

I will get going now.