Jang Ok jung, Live in Love (Jang Ok jung, Living by Love / Jang Ok jeong, Sarang e salda / 장옥정, 사랑에 살다)

Doing that first thing in the morning on an empty stomach is going to make you sick.

Dongpyung!

- You should've alerted me to your presence. - What's the fun in that?

The best part about doing things you're not supposed to do is the thrill of getting caught.

- Is that... what people do? - Of course.

Well, there are some who have no manners and will do it in front of others

but most do it in secret.

That's the kind of things that rugged men do.

I guess. Oh yes... how one can become a rugged man...

I heard that when a boy turns 12 years old, he starts to act tough and rough?

Must you really do something... that these ruffians do?

Of course. I really want to know.

How to become a rugged man.

Then... you're going to do everything that you're told?

You saw that, right?

Common rough men would spit like I did, and they try to size each other up.

'Get lost, you scoundrel!' And then they'd throw out a punch.

Your first punch is very important. First punch, okay?

Okay, then follow what I do.

Lean your stance like this.

Your hands at your hips.

And rub your teeth with your tongue.

This is how you gather your spit.

You did a great job!

But I haven't thrown a punch yet.

No, with what you've just shown

you'd be able to stand up against most of these ruffians.

Actually getting to practice something is ten times better than listening to it.

After throwing out the punch, I'll keep pushing them back.

Your Majesty! Your Majesty!

What is all this ruckus?

I'm in the middle of a very important lesson.

You're late for the meeting with your father.

That's right!

Since it's a situation you've already been made aware of...

all you need to do is sign off on it.

I'm sure you're already busy enough with your current duties

but you want to take on more responsibilities?

That role comes with so much responsibility.

Father!

Father, can you please sign this?

My signature?

I want to get signatures from all of their Royal Highness’s

including yours and I want to examine the signatures.

Why do you want to examine the signatures?

A signature is a unique bearing of that individual

and depending on the type of ink, and how it's used...

I hear it can show the type of the personality that person has.

So I want to create a great signature of my own...

to sign legal documents that will be used to help out the citizens.

Documents for the citizens?

Yes.

Since asking for a signature doesn't always necessarily mean you'll get it.

You're still here?

Your Highness... I'll return later.

Soon...

Lord Min is a high ranking officer.

You can't treat him so carelessly like that.

I'm sure he behaved that way since an ignorant dog doesn't know to fear a tiger.

When he calls himself a high ranking noble officer...

he needs to be aware of that much at least.

What? An ignorant dog?

He knows no humility.

Who is it?

- What the? - It's that girl!

Her father's funeral was a few days ago.

But why are you here?

I was just curious about what you guys were doing.

There you are.

These are all children who live in the neighborhood.

All the girls here either have no place to go, or come from a very difficult situation.

So they all learn how to sew to make clothing, and even learn how to dye fabric.

This is Hyang Yi, who is wonderful with embroidery.

Hi.

This is Ja Kyung, who even at her young age can already start to design some clothes.

And...

- You're late again? - Sorry.

I'm sorry, Teacher.

My sister grabbed onto my skirt and wouldn't let me go, so it took a while to get here.

- She is one of the best seamstresses... - Kka Koong!

Kka Koong is my name.

- What's your name? - My name is Ok Jung. Jang Ok Jung.

Needle, thread, scissors, thimble, ruler, and iron.

They're called the seven companions that every woman needs in her quarters.

That's the metaphor that's used.

Seven companions?

If you'd like to befriend them too, I will gift them to you.

Please allow me to learn how to sew!

I have to survive on my own until my brother comes back to find me.

Mother.

You have a guest.

Since the mourning is now over, I would like to take Ok Jung with me.

Didn't you say that you've only seen her once?

But you still want to take her in? You must be a very generous person.

But then there are people like you who held a funeral for someone you didn't even know.

Would you... entrust her in my care if I say that I would raise her?

No, I can't allow that.

She's still my blood, so I can't leave her in a stranger's care.

When I see a talented child once in a while, I wish to keep her with me.

- Ok Jung has talent. - That child... has a talent?

A child who's never made any clothes before...

made her father his burial clothes? Is that what you're saying?

Not just that. Her skills showed that she's extremely gifted.

Then why don't I take her in and encourage her to study her sewing skills.

- Lord Jang... - Tell me what's on your mind.

Just so that someone as highly respected as you could take one of his kin...

I don't believe you'd have caused the violence that took place here a few days ago.

Then... you're' saying I'm here for a different reason?

You speak as though you know me quite well.

I sell garments and fabric for a living in this town...

How can I not know about you when you have your hand in so much of this land?

If someone like you...

would resort to such violent measures to come for your niece whom you've only seen once...

I'm sure it would be for one of these two reasons.

You're either going to use her as your tool to gain more power...

or it's for some extra income.

But I doubt very much it's for the money.

Am I wrong?

Uncle.

I would like to stay here and learn how to sew.

Please allow me to do that.

- You really... want to stay here? - Yes.

But I do have a favor to ask.

Can you find my brother for me?

We were separated during our escape.

I'll do that. I'll make sure to find him for you.

Then, Madam...

Do you remember the previous health official, Kang Hee Soon?

How do you... know that man?

That man was my one and only brother.

I heard of you before from my brother.

- Don't let go of my hand. - Save me!

Save me! Then I will give you all my wealth!

Who do you think you are? What good is your wealth to me?

Don't let go of my hand. Don't let go!

Kwang San.

Yes.

Did you say that Lady Kang has a shop in the market that sells fabric?

I heard it's a pretty large shop, and takes in pretty good revenue.

Okay, watch closely.

What's the difference between these two outfits?

The top in the upper picture is shorter than the top in the bottom picture.

That's right.

The top you see in the bottom picture is an older style than the one on top.

Even though the clothing looks the same, the style has been changing little by little.

The length of the woman's top is getting shorter by time.

If it keeps getting shorter like that... it'll come up here one day.

Listen to you! You and your scandalous thoughts.

Okay, anyone else?

Okay, go ahead.

Would it be okay if I also drew something?

I think I'd be able to draw it better than describing it.

That's absurd. How can the top come below the knees?

Just like how the top has been getting shorter...

it's possible that the top can get long enough that one day it will cover your whole body.

Then you wouldn't need a separate skirt, and also...

you can sew the gap that you normally see in front...

and just leave the top portion in one piece.

And since having one flat piece can make a woman look heavier

I was thinking that the sides can be stitched in to give a curvier look.

Make the hips... look curvier?

That's so humiliating. How can anyone wear that?

I find curvier lines more beautiful.

Beauty should be shown.

Yes, Ok Jung is right.

I know that it may sound strange at first, but if one person starts wearing it...

and another and another, until more people are wearing it...

isn't that how a trend starts?

- Good job, Ok Jung. - No kidding.

We have to get started.

- What is it? - What is it that you want to show us?

Ta da!

Really now...

It was Butterfly, wasn't it? It was Butterfly's fault!

Otherwise... how else could it be in this shape?

Butterfly didn't even go near it today. Is it dead?

Get away.

The body is still warm.

- Doctor... where's the doctor! - I heard you asked for me?

- Quickly... take the pulse! - Yes.

Not there. Here!

I'm talking about this!

- What is this? - What are you doing?

- Hurry up and take the pulse. - Pardon me?

I mean, yes.

Even though the pulse is very faint... it is still lightly beating.

No.

I don't care how you have to do it, but you have to bring it back to life.

- What's so important about this bird? - It's my pet.

It's the one and only in this palace other than the one Dongpyung has.

Is the current state at the market still in chaos?

With the high tax rates they have to pay, there's a high definite rate.

Kwang San...

Eye for an eye, and tooth for a tooth.

An unauthorized shops needs to be taught a firm lesson.

Take your men... and teach them right from wrong.

Yes.

What are you reading?

You scared me!

Gil Dan brought this.