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Episode 13

I gave you a chance...

To just tell me the truth.

How could you continue to lie to me?!

This...

Isn't this the first piece you made?

Jung.

Your Highness.

Did you know?

Even though you knew...

Did you continue to call me Taepyung even though you knew?

I was waiting for you to say it.

You should have revealed it yourself.

You should have revealed it with your own mouth.

Why did I have to say it?!

I, who had left that way...

I, who had deceived you into believing that I had died...

How could I have revealed myself to you?

If so, then,

you should have lived as a dead person to the end.

Why did you appear again?

Because of the guilt that I couldn't save you,

I have been miserable until now.

If you hadn't met me,

your father wouldn't have died,

and you

wouldn't have had to leave so pathetically.

Every day and night,

I've lived with regret.

Your Highness.

I did not know that you were so miserable.

I just wanted to become a ceramist.

I don't want to hear it.

This was the only way I could enter Bunwon!

I said I don't want to hear it!

How are you the Jung Yi who made this?

The Jung Yi that I knew made this as her first piece.

She moved the king's heart with this, the world's most beautiful piece,

and saved herself

and her father, the ceramist Yoo Eul Dam.

Her tears, filial heart,

and even her daring boldness to say to His Majesty that he doesn't deserve to sit on the throne!

All of that

is buried deep in my heart.

You, who stand before me,

are most definitely not that child.

You cannot be that same Jung Yi

who took a place in my heart like the mountain.

You are just Tae Pyung, a mere lowly laborer.

From now on,

you have nothing to do with me.

♫ Your voice ♫

♫ which was all too familiar to me ♫

♫ Your infectious smile which followed me without me knowing ♫

♫ I can't hear it anymore I can't see it anymore ♫

Your Highness, your bowl has--- ♫ Even if I try to tell myself, ♫

♫ I don't believe that ♫

♫ Tears flow ♫

♫ My heart is falling apart more and more ♫

Father. . . ♫ Despite my having to restrain myself I understand but ♫

♫ I should, but once again ♫

♫ I am affected by you ♫

Is that it?

Yes, Royal Ceramist.

Is he angry because the porcelain came out like this?

Did he vent his anger out on you?

No.

What did he say? Tell me.

He didn't say anything about the porcelain.

He simply said that from now on

he'll treat me as the worker, Taepyung, like before.

That's a relief.

Yes.

It is a relief.

Everything turned out well.

Very well. You've worked hard.

This, you've had this since then?

I didn't know that you had such a hard time because of me.

Who am I that you would...

I know what it's like to have a calloused heart caused by lies.

I want to be forgiven by you.

Until your anger subsides,

I will beg for forgiveness, again and again.

In a few days, there will be a competition among the newly hired workers.

A competition among the workers?

This must be your first time.

This is to evaluate the workers' competency.

What happens to those who fail to pass the competition?

Those who pass continue to stay on as workers, but

those who fail are sent home.

Have you decided on the theme of the competition?

The theme is kneading.

Your Highness has done the task before.

I heard you were good at it, too.

Oh, that?

You need to hold this, and

like this, use the rocking motion...

Like this?

I will cut this now, Your Highness.

What good is that clay with such huge air pockets?

My wrists are weak, that's why.

Your Highness, is something the matter?

Do you not approve of the theme?

That's not it. How would I interfere on such things.

Carry on.

Yes, Your Highness.

Orabeoni.

His Highness knew about everything.

I'm sorry that I couldn't keep it secret from him.

Jung, this time, it's not your fault.

I was the one who was discovered. I couldn't keep him from knowing that I'm Tae Do.

I should have been more careful.

Jung, as long as Prince Gwang Hae is the Assistant Head at the Bunwon, you will continue to run into him.

That's why I am relieved.

I will, at least, have an opportunity to beg for his forgiveness.

Jung.

I will never leave.

You know what I've been through to get here.

I will ask His Highness for forgiveness

and pass the worker evaluation.

I will become a ceramist. I will be okay.

How is the tea?

It is fine.

Maybe because it's been a long time since I've sat down to tea with you, Honored Father.

The tea is so delicious.

This is an excellent tea.

Is that what you think, Im Hae?

The tea is flavorless to me.

This tea cup... Why is it so fancy?

The fanciness is so fleeting that

it shadows the flavor of the tea.

You are right!

Your servant, as well,

can't tell the taste of this tea.

Every time I hold meetings with the palace officials,

I always emphasize transparency and frugality.

But the royal porcelain gets fancier by the day.

What would the officials think of me?!

They would say that I am all talk!

You are right.

We, the royals, need to stand as role models.

Honored Father.

Not being able to relay Your Majesty's thought to the Bunwon

is due to my shortcomings.

Hon, you...

Go and bring out the tea set your mother, Gong Bin, loved so much.

Yes, Honored Father.

I will go with him too, Honored Father.

Gwang Hae.

The King has not forgotten our Honored Mother.

He still misses

our Honored Mother.

Hyung-nim.

Do you really not know why His Majesty has ordered

us to bring out Mother's tea set?

Who cares?

If it benefits me, that's the sum of it.

He wants to keep Prince Shin Seong and In Bin in check.

Honored Father has no intention of appointing any of us to be the Crown Prince.

Our long gone Honored Mother

will finally recognize my filial heart towards her.

The way to become the Crown Prince is so near!

How is the taste of the tea, Honored Father?

It is such a simple and modest cup. It is not fleeting to the eyes.

I can appreciate the true taste of the tea.

The more I look at this cup, the more fond I am of it.

Im Hae,

I will be putting you in charge of a grave responsibility.

Pardon?

Your grace is immeasurable, Your Majesty.

However, based on what I have observed of your past behavior,

I am doubtful of putting you in charge of a grave responsibility right away.

That isn't so, Honored Father.

If you entrust me with this duty,

your servant, will do the best I can, even if it means being broken and ground to dust.

Alright,

then, for the time being, accompany Gwang Hae

and look after the duties of Assistant Head of the Bunwon.

I have received His Majesty's command.

Head Royal Ceramist Lee.

What have you been doing that Prince Sin Seong is on the verge of losing his position as the Head of Bunwon?!

Your Highness.

Now that Prince Gwang Hae is out of the way,

don't you think it is His Majesty's political tactic

to take Prince Shin Seong out of the picture, too?

You should not have allowed him room to even consider that!

I can't believe he commanded for that tea set, since Gong Bin's death has been so long ago.

Head Royal Ceramist Lee, this is your fault.

You should have produced a more simple and modest styled tea set.

Are you choosing to not make them? Or are you just incapable?

Your Highness, my thoughts on royal porcelain, in

that it should carry the class and sophistication suited to the palace standards, remains unchanged.

I beg for your understanding.

Must I bear this shame because I should respect your opinion?

These cups were produced many years ago,

when there was a competition for the position of Head Royal Ceramist.

These are spare cups that are exactly the same as the ones presented to His Majesty.

In your opinion, which cup do you think

is most suitable to be used by His Majesty?

Your judgment is accurate.

With this cup,

I became the Head Royal Ceramist.

And, this is a tea cup produced by

the Ceramist Yoo Eul Dam.

Yoo Eul Dam. That man was only capable of making

cheap pottery commonly found in the marketplace.

He was fortunate to have risen to the level of Royal Ceramist.

And he was also given a chance to compete for Head Royal Ceramist position.

However, he was involved in a crime of treason and was expelled out of the Bunwon.

According to rumors, he went on to make pottery and

lived day to day until

he faced an untimely death.

His daughter, also,

with cunning words had once evoked the King's sympathy.

But, ultimately, met a tragic end.

Likewise, if you don't make porcelain properly, the Heavens will punish you.

Even if you can evade the Heavens' punishment,

I, the Head Royal Ceramist, will duly punish you.

Ceramists, who produce porcelain, must bear this in mind,

to ensure maintaining the high standards of the Bunwon.

- Destroy this cup. - Yes, Head Royal Ceramist.

Tae Pyung!

Tae Pyung!

Do you not hear me?

Yes.

Take this to the wreckage area and destroy it.

I remember that day when you'd won the competition and became the Head Royal Ceramist.

To congratulate you, I waited until the wee hours of the night.

That's right, I remember.

You said you had fallen asleep and had been just awakened

by the sound of the wind.

You said you were so proud of your father.

That night, I,

made up my mind to become the best ceramist to follow in your footsteps.

I, too, that night,

resolved to put everything I have

at stake for you.

Yook Do.

You must follow my footsteps

and become Joseon's best ceramist.

It's not like that, Teacher.

When I saw Dad's porcelain at Bunwon I felt really, really good.

Gang Cheon...That Head Royal Ceramist Lee,

after gathering the people, what did he say?

That was all.

He said he won that competition,

and became the Head Royal Ceramist.

And that Father's cup was...

a worthless piece that you could find anywhere

in the marketplace?

That was it. What else?

That your father is a traitor?

It's ok if I'm the one being cursed at, but

my Dad getting cursed at...

So, what? You couldn't keep quiet and spoke up?

I was about to run out, but I clenched my fist and barely kept my calm.

Good job.

You did well.

It doesn't matter how much the Head Royal Ceramist provokes me.

In the end, I will overcome him.

That is not proper.

Producing porcelain is not about overcoming someone.

Even if you, Teacher, try to stop me,

I will overcome him. You will see.

I am just out on an errand, so I must get back soon.

Ok, go on.

Yes, Teacher.

Jung.

The fact that you're Eul Dam's daughter

must not be known to your Chief.

Yes, Teacher.

You've reminded me many times already.

Even so, you have to be very careful.

Yes, Teacher.

I'll be going now.

Bye.

Aigoo. That's right...aigoo.

Because of that kid, I may need to go into the Bunwon myself.

So, you taken off your mourning clothes and have put on your palace clothes. How do you feel?

Your Majesty.

You have called for this criminal who had lost his mother. I am grateful.

How can I not recognize your intention to fulfill your filial duty?

However, I need your advice,

so I ask you to be my eyes and ears.

I will give all that I have and serve Your Majesty.

After the Ming envoy incident, Gwang Hae is out of the picture.

So the ones left are Shin Seong and me.

Ultimately, won't I, the firstborn, be the Crown Prince?

Ah, yes.

His Majesty said that he will assign to me a grave responsibility.

Do you know what that means?

When I am the Crowned Prince and take over the throne later,

I will be a much wiser king than His Majesty.

As you know so well, since you serve him close by,

His Majesty is greedy, has many children, and is fickle.

How can you be saying such

rude things regarding His Majesty?

Aren't I drunk?

If I can't even say things like this when I'm drunk, then I would live feeling so frustrated.

If you have any complaints against His Majesty that you have kept inside, say them now.

I am a generous man.

The fact you are so close to In Bin is a known fact.

What did In Bin promise you?

You Highness.

Why don't you join me?

How can you compare my graciousness, which is equal to that of a Great King,

to that of a woman?

If you are urging me to bring up appointing Your Highness Prince Im Hae as Crown Prince, then...

Are you not understanding me?

I am saying that your past won't be a problem!

Allow me to pour you a drink.

How long will you just stand by and watch?

If you see an opportune time, you must go forward.

I...

That is...

Tell me.

Well... since Prince Shin Seong is not the firstborn,

there is no viable reason.

You say there is no viable reason?

Yes, that is right.

The scholars will pour forth appeals to the King and...

I need to meet with the Royal Scholars.

Arrange a meeting for us.

Checkmate.

Wow. Capturing the King with the pawn. It is as expected of you, Your Highness.

The ones to be feared are those of the lowest rank and with the least.

Isn't that how you taught me?

Your Highness,

until when do you plan to stay in Bunwon?

Well, that depends of His Majesty, the King.

Then, shall I try to influence the King's intentions?

How about taking on another responsibility?

Teacher,

when the time comes, I will ask you to be on my side.

I want you to wait until then.

So you are saying it's not time yet?

I understand.

Tae Pyung! When you were dressed as a boy, you would sleep with your arms and legs wide apart.

But now, why do you sleep so discreetly?

- When did you even see me sleeping? - Don't mind what he says.

Do your job. You can continue.

Thanks.

Hey, look at Tae Pyung holding the ladle.

Do you wanna get a taste of my ladle?

Hey, hey, what is that?

Do you work with your mouth?

Why aren't you answering?!

I apologize, Your Highness, please save us.

The work the laborers need to finish before noon, even in the heat of the day,

is much much more than before.

Since they work to the point of their hands and feet getting numb,

they are trying to lighten the mood with their mouth.

You dare talk back to me?

Even if you say it is rude, I no longer have a choice.

I can lie no more.

Tae Pyung, are you ok?

Just a moment.

How dare you.

Is this a place where a mere worker can freely enter?

Your spinning skill is very poor.

You also lack the talent for kneading clay.

I am no different.

Therefore,

I intended to keep it a secret until then.

Until the day I can sit at the wheel... Until the day I can hold the knife in my hands...

I wanted to confidently appear before you.

As long as I made it into the Bunwon, I wanted to accomplish something and present it to you.

- How does you wanting to become a ceramist have anything to do with me?- Pardon?

The Jung that I knew

died a long time ago.

Hon, is this the ceramic that you made yourself?

I have never seen such impressive work.

The form, the color... The beauty just exudes from this piece.

This is a piece of work that no other ceramist, but you, can produce.

Stop playing around, Hyung-nim.

Playing around? I'm not.

Who was it that helped you produce such a masterpiece?

Was it that worker?

The fact that he wasn't a guy, but a girl, you already knew that, didn't you?

It's not like that.

How can you, without shame, think to involve me, the Prince, with such a mere worker?

Because then, our Honored Father will disapprove of you.

And soon, I can become the Crowned Prince.

I can't afford to wait any longer.

If you keep coming here,

Head Royal Ceramist Lee will not be happy.

Where is Hwa Ryeong? Why isn't she around?

For the time being, Hwa Ryeong will not be here.

- Did something happen? -That is...

She wasn't feeling well, so I sent her home to rest.

What does the doctor say?

After a few days of rest, she will be fine. Don't worry too much.

How can you be so cold-hearted?

Someone under your care is sick right now.

How is it that you aren't even a bit worried?

Where is Hwa Ryeong's house? Lead the way.

Even if you go there,

it's not something from which she can easily recover.

Did something happen?

Tell me, quickly.

It's something that I didn't anticipate.

Father moving to have you expel from the merchants.

It would be a lie to say that I am not bothered.

Hwa Ryeong.

But, I do understand.

To a ceramist, his hand is his life.

Royal Ceramist, you hurt your hand because of me.

For Chief Royal Ceramist Lee to be that angry is understandable.

I'm just...

worried that

the relationship between you and The Chief will grow strained.

Even though my father has been so harsh to you,

you had been worried for me and my father this entire time.

Please, don't mention me to your father.

To think that you would lose favor on account of me...

I would lose face so that I won't be able to return to the merchants.

Is it true?

Did you have Hwa Ryeong kicked out

from the merchants?

It's late.

Go home.

Please allow her to work at the merchants again.

Listen carefully. If you are going to be like this,

and if she is to be so bold,

I stopped with her leaving the merchants. But next time,

I will have her cast from the City. And, if that isn't enough,

she will never set foot

on Joseon land ever again.

Do you think I'm not capable of doing this?

While Hwa Ryeong goes through such suffering,

what do you think I will be doing?

Do you think I could be just making ceramic ware,

at the Bunwon, as I am doing now?

For that witch of a girl, you

dare threaten your father now?!?

How can I dare threaten you, Father?

Your son

is not so naive that I would throw a tantrum just to start something now with Hwa Ryeong.

On the day that you recognize my talent,

I will come to you to request your acceptance of Hwa Ryeong.

For that day, I will press on in becoming the best.

So you are saying that, in order for you to work hard,

you want me to leave Hwa Ryeong alone?

I don't want to become a son who disappoints his father.

Your Highness, today is the competition among the workers.

If you intend to come and observe, I will instruct the men to prepare accordingly.

It's fine. Instruct Royal Ceramist Lee to oversee the competition. You just need to let me know the results.

Yes, Your Highness.

I vowed not to be involved with this matter.

But why do I keep thinking about it? Why does it hurt so much?

You might as well,

just fail in this competition

and disappear from me.

The clay and the table should thoroughly come in contact so that there are no air pockets.

What should I do since my hands are weak?

I should practice with this clay instead of the white clay.

Hey, let's do what she does.

Quickly, quickly.

Tae Pyung.

Yes.

I need to prepare some solution, so go and bring me some oak wood.

Are you giving me an errand to run?

Thank you. Thank you, Madam.

Where are you going?

You said to bring some oak wood, so I am going to the storage to get some.

The ones in the storage did not keep well and are not usable.

Go to the mountains to get some.

But...the competition will take place shortly.

Haven't you heard?

The competition has been delayed to the Mi hour.

You have enough time, so hurry and go.

Yes, then I'll go now.

Tae Pyung.

Tae Pyung.

Yes.

Hey! Why are you roaming about instead of being at the competition?

Don't you realize that if you fail you will be sent back home?

I heard the competition had been delayed to the Mi hour.

I can just go now.

Delayed? What are you talking about? They started a long time ago.

Of course. Everything you do is always like this.

Always.

Really?

You just go and pack your belongings.

Yes... I...

You're already too late! Go and pack your stuff!

I've brought the wood.

Please give me some white clay, so I can participate in the competition.

You idiot...

You come now and you plan to do what?

Madam.

The white clay is all distributed and there is none left.

Then, what do I do?

What else? Since you cannot participate in the competition,

you'll need to pack up and leave Bunwon.

Madam!

Why did you lie to me and say that the time had been changed?

Wasn't it you who lied saying you were a man?

Compared to that, this is nothing.

You ask me why I lied?

A mudfish like you, who stirs up the water of the Bunwon, should rightfully be kicked out.

Then, in order to deceive me...

In order to kick me out, you ordered me to get the wood that you didn't even need?

If this competition was so important to you, then you should have double-checked the time.

And if you had, this would not have happened.

All of this is your own fault.

Just to prove to you,

I will enter the competition and earn a passing grade.

There is no more white clay. How will you do it?

Wow...

So that's what happened. No wonder...

She's definitely on her bad side.

But, even so, it's Tae Pyung.

What will happen to her when the Royal Ceramist and His Highness find out?

That's true.

How is the competition going so far?

The competition will end at sundown.

Would you like to observe when we announce the results?

That's fine. I shouldn't have to oversee everything.

You take care of it, Royal Ceramist.

Yes, Your Highness.

What's wrong?

There has been a problem with the competition.

Someone gave out the wrong time,

so a worker didn't receive the needed material.

That happens every year.

Due to severe competition, they steal from each other.

And sometimes, they even mix muddy water into the clay.

Alright, who was it this time?

Well..it's Tae Pyung.

Tae Pyung?

Why are you looking at me?

What do you usually do when something like this happens?

Guarding their materials is also the responsibility of the worker,

so they are eliminated.

Alright.

Then just do that, why did you need to come here?

Even so...

It's Tae Pyung...

Should Tae Pyung be any different?

How strange.

After making the porcelain, His Highness has changed completely.

Not so long ago, he went out of his way to obtain the blue celadon clay and now he doesn't even care.

Hey, it's scary, scary.

They say, 'a cornered stone meets the mason's chisel.'

It's best to go unnoticed. 'Long and thin' is the best way to go.

Tae Pyung.

Yes, Royal Ceramist.

I heard you didn't receive the white clay.

I can look for it. There will be a way.

I would like to help, but His Highness strictly ordered that we follow the rules.

I can't do anything about it.

His Highness knows about this?

Have you come to plead unfairness?

Are you about to beg for help?

That's not it, Your Highness.

When I heard that you were concerned for a mere worker like me about the white clay,

I came running to express my gratitude. How would I dare ask for your help?

If you must mention unfairness, this is nothing compared to barely escaping death for a cup I didn't even break.

What did you say?

Did you think that obtaining white clay to knead into a ball

is harder than reconstructing the former King's bowl?

They say, 'where there's a will, there is a way.'

Whether I steal it or dig it up from the ground,

obtaining the white clay to knead into a ball is solely a mere worker's burden.

Tae Pyung, the mere worker, will do her best to fulfill her duties.

So, Your Highness, the Prince, should hold onto your principles and don't let yourself be involved.

Then, I will take my leave since I'm in a hurry to find my white clay.

Hurry, give it to me.

I'm not up to this.

Oh, Tae Pyung.

We took some of what we have and put this together.

Take this and use it.

Quickly, it's so hot I could die.

This is not the time to be humble. Just take it quickly.

If I do this, I will fail the competition and you all will, too.

Don't worry about me. Just go and receive your evaluation.

Just a while ago you were at it even if it meant your life. Are you giving up now?

No, not yet.

I'm going.

Look at her, acting all tough...

With this, the life of Tae Pyung, the troublemaker at the Bunwon is (over).

Hey, can't we go and tell them that this is unfair?

"Just worry about yourself."

Did you want to hear that so badly?

Are you here on an errand?

No, I'm not. I am in the workers' competition, but didn't receive the white clay.

Can I get some from here?

The white clay for the competition has all been issued. We don't have any left.

Isn't that also white clay?

That's the highest quality white clay reserved only for the King's use.

It's not something a mere worker can even touch.

Yes, I understand.

Why isn't she here yet?

What do you expect her to do here without having any white clay?

Alright, let's start now.

Why are you so late?

I know.

Give it.

What are you going to do?

Ah, my stomach! Aigoo I'm dying.

Aigoo my stomach!

Don't make a ruckus here. Take him to the outhouse.

Take him away. Hurry.

I'm fine now.

Thanks.

I'm sorry, sorry.

Now, let's begin.

Fail!

Jung Dae! Fail!

- Pass! - Sung Cheol! Pass!

Fail!

Dong Gun! Fail!

Pass!

Tae Pyung, pass...

I passed.

Tae Pyung...?

Sir, Tae Pyung came late so she didn't even receive the materials.

That's true, I saw that Tae Pyung was late too.

What did you make this with?

Did you steal the white clay?

What? Steal?

That's not it.

I was hoping for some leftover clay and went to the storage room.

But the only clay left was the highest quality clay reserved only for the King.

So, you mean you stole it?

No, I didn't. What I brought is not white clay, but pottery stone.

Pottery stone?

Isn't this Pottery stone powder?

It's used to seal the kiln.

It's gone stale, so I don't know if I can use it anymore.

Then is it okay for me to take this?

It was going to be thrown out anyway. Sure!

Thank you.

There.

So you made this by grinding Pottery stone?

Yes.

What should we do, Royal Ceramist?

All the other workers used the distributed white clay to do the kneading work.

Tae Pyung didn't follow the rules, so she doesn't deserve to pass, Royal Ceramist Lee, Sir!

The theme of this competition is to see how well the workers can make a kneaded ball.

So you pass.

Thank you, thank you, Royal Ceramist.

Tae Pyung.

Yes.

I will pass you, but you cannot use this ball.

Why do you say it can't be used?

You can't use it because you can't make ceramic ware with it.

Of course if you can't make ceramic ware, then it's no longer a kneaded ball.

But my kneaded ball can be made into ceramic ware.

Yes, it can be made.

But, even if you do make them, it is brittle and will break easily.

Don't you think there is a reason as to why white clay is preferred over cheap pottery stone?

But I highly regard your effort to use pottery stone over white clay to make your kneaded ball.

And so you pass.

Royal Ceramist Lee. My kneaded ball is different.

Even if you make it into a ceramic ware, it will not break.

Have you tried it yourself?

I haven't done it myself, but I've seen my father do it.

Didn't you say your father was a potter?

Yes, but he also made ceramic ware.

If we make it into a bowl and find out that you are wrong,

what will you do?

Since I didn't pass, on principle, I will leave Bunwon.

Fine.

If you have to see it with your eyes to accept it, then that's what we will do.

Use the other kneaded balls, as well, to make the bowls.

Yes.

They overindulge her and now she has dug her own grave.

How can she be so bold to go against the Royal Ceramist who has done nothing but make ceramic ware his entire life.

That's right.

Does he have kids? Or, even a woman?

Ceramic ware is everything to him and she had to trigger his pride.

Hey, Tae Pyung.

I think the Royal Ceramist is angry for sure this time.

How could you talk back to him like that, in front of so many people.

You can still go to the Royal Ceramist and say "I was wrong."

Considering what you've been through together, if you beg for mercy, he may let you off easy.

What about Pince Gwang Hae?

That's right, let's go.

I can't, not Prince Gwang Hae.

Also, I didn't do anything wrong. Why should I beg for forgiveness?

Just wait and see if I am wrong or right.

Fine, fine, let's go.

Whatever.

Wait for me.

Thanks to you, I learned a lesson.

From now on, instead of believing what others say, I will find things out for myself.

That proves that you are beyond saving.

Pardon?

If you don't trust your colleagues, how do you expect to survive the Bunwon where everyone needs to cooperate?

What?

The reason why you were in a predicament is because you didn't have colleagues.

Do you think that they didn't know that I lied to you?

Though they knew, they didn't do anything because they all want you gone just like I do.

What an idiot...

Just why are you all being like this towards me?

What did I do that was so bad?

Think back to all the things you've done while at the Bunwon.

While everyone else is doing hard labor, you associate yourself with the superiors, learning to spin the wheel.

And, by working more and more this way, how can you not realize everyone will hate you for it?

It's so hot...

I want to ask you guys something.

What is it?

Why are you guys so nice to me?

In the beginning, you had treated me like a thief and hated me for it.

Why are you guys acting so different now, is what I'm asking.

If Tae Pyung gets bit by a mosquito, whose fault is that?

It's our fault.

If Tae Pyung's sleep is uncomfortable, whose fault is it?

It's our fault.

It was because you guys were scared of my brother?

So there really was no one that was on my side here.

No, for me, it wasn't because of him.

No, it's fine for you guys not to do that anymore.

Orabeoni.

Jung.

It was all thanks to Orabeoni.

What was?

I heard everything.

Thanks to Orabeoni, I was able to get by well in the male dormitory.

"When Tae Pyung falls in the water, whose fault is it?"

Ah, those scoundrels, they shouldn't have told you.

If if weren't for you, I wouldn't have come this far and would have left a long time ago.

Jung.

It's all thanks to you, Orabeoni.

To be able to dream of being a ceramist, to be able to enter Bunwon, and everything else.

Thank you, Orabeoni.

Truthfully Jung,

I have something to say to you.

Couldn't you just leave Bunwon...

Your Highness.

The fact that you are Tae Do and Tae Pyung is Jung,

though my head understands, my heart can't forgive you.

Your Highness.

So,

I will send Tae Pyung away from the Bunwon.

No...

Before I do it myself, you must convince her.

That would be better for you,

and for Tae Pyung.

I had been tracking down illegal ceramics trading rings. Did you know?

That night, the night when Uncle Eul Dam died,

the man that you and I were fighting, was not a simple robber.

The reason why I lied about Jung's death was because I was worried that the same man

would try to hurt Jung.

Why are you just telling me this now?

The day that Jung died, and the day when you told me she was alive, you had the chance to tell me everything,

Why now?!!

I still haven't caught him yet.

But he has a scar that I left on his shoulder. So until I find him,

please allow Jung to continue to live as Tae Pyung.

You couldn't trust me?

After meeting you, everything changed.

You were the one who roiled Jung's otherwise, peaceful life.

The one who ran away without giving me the chance to ask for forgiveness was Jung.

I ask that you also don't take away the opportunity for Jung to ask for forgiveness.

Write your name. [Pyung]

Yes.

Sir, could you increase the heat some more, please?

I know what I'm doing, so stand back.

Yes.

Just a little strong-

You!

Just a little more...

Oh-ho.

Do you still think that what you said is right?

I have not changed my mind. I don't think that I am wrong.

I have never seen or heard of your method

before.

Just because one hasn't seen or heard of it doesn't make it wrong.

When it comes out, we will know who was right and who was wrong.

We will begin.

This is the bowl made of the white clay used during the competition.

This is the bowl made with pottery stone power.

How did you know?

I've seen my father do it.

Your father was a ceramist?

No.

He made jars.

But once in a while, he would make strong and low-cost ceramic ware for nearby inns.

That's when I learned, looking over his shoulders.

The pottery stone has high viscosity, so it can be used to make thin and light ceramic ware.

But, it isn't this strong. How did you do it?

In order to reinforce the clay, I mixed pottery stone with sand soil in ratio of 7:3

And, I added charcoal filtered water to knead into a ball.

So you did exactly as you learned from your father?

Yes, Bunwon Chief.

I am the daughter of Eul Dam, the one you looked down on,

And I surpassed your son whom you regard so highly.

Sir.

You won.

You've passed.

Yoo Tae Pyung, pass.

Thank you.

Yoo Tae Pyung? Your family name is Yoo?

Yes, Bunwon Chief.

Yoo Tae Pyung, Yoo Eul Dam.

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Regarding Eul Dam's daughter...

I wasn't able to find the corpse.

She had this among her belongings.

How is it that you have Eul Dam's porcelain in your possession?

Is Gang Cheon aware that this child is Jung?

Who has the virtue of becoming the Crown Prince?

This is the bribe I received.

I'm afraid it is from the Bunwon.

There is something you need to do for me tonight.

Pull and shove, that's what lovers do!

The only person who could pull me out of that pain was you.

My heart has been hurting, too.

Saying your heart hurt is not something you can say so easily.