I will consider...
this marriage canceled.
I will not...
send Gae Ttong.
Have you grown feelings for her?
- I'm sorry. - Sorry won't cut it.
I hear that the punishment for insulting the king...
is to have your body torn to pieces.
Will that be enough...
for you to cancel the marriage?
- Matchmaker Ma. - How long will you keep...
this a secret from Gae Ttong?
When words were exchanged about this marriage,
someone should've told Gae Ttong about this.
That's...
I was worried Gae Ttong...
Yes. You were worried in case she might be shocked...
or hurt and couldn't say anything. However, Your Majesty,
she is the bride of this marriage.
She should've been the first to know.
You should at least tell Gae Ttong the truth now.
Since I'm indebted to you,
I'm giving you a chance to be forgiven first.
Didn't you say you were the one who opened the path for me,
but the choice was up to Gae Ttong?
So, until Gae Ttong can make a choice,
wait.
What if I can't?
What will you do?
To you, I am...
a client.
Don't make me become the king.
Someone told me it takes just a second to lie,
but forever to be forgiven.
I truly hope...
it's not too late...
for you or me.
(Episode 13: Hope)
(The 13th Flower: Bellflower)
The queen selection process gathers Joseon's finest ladies.
Prove yourself there.
Then...
I'll give you both my apology and that slave.
What do you say?
Would you like to try?
What do you mean?
This isn't what you promised.
Stop playing games, and keep your promise.
Are you afraid you'll be caught pretending to be a lady?
Gae Ttong?
My name...
is Yun Su Yeon.
Well...
Out of all places, if you're caught at the palace,
your life will be on the line as well.
You won't even be interested...
where your brother will be sold off to.
Lady Kang.
As you please.
Whether you come or not...
is up to you to decide,
but don't forget,
that slave is in my hands.
I'll see you at the first selection, Lady Su Yeon.
Flower Crew.
Tell me about that place.
I'm sure...
you don't want to go back to where you used to be.
Go away immediately!
Where do you think this is?
- Get lost! - Go away!
That rotten smell is killing me.
- My goodness. - What is that smell?
Get lost now!
You punk!
Didn't you hear me tell you never to come near here again?
But it will take a whole day if I don't use this path.
Please let me pass by.
Then go around to the other path.
How dare a beast...
crawl into a village where people live?
Get lost now!
- Get out! - Get out of here!
Go away!
Get out of here now!
Get lost!
You dirty punk!
Take that!
Who said you could come here?
Get out now!
He stinks so much.
No, no...
No...
I'm Ko Young Soo.
Does he think I'll give in to that kind of shallow threat?
Chil Nom is already dead.
I'm Ko Young Soo.
Of course, you're Ko Young Soo. Who else?
Joon?
What are you doing here?
Who failed to recognize the most dashing man in Hanyang?
You're totally drunk.
Why were you kicked out of the courtesan house?
Who said I was kicked out?
I just missed you so much.
Goodness, get off me!
You're wrinkling my gown.
Do you know how expensive this is?
Of course. It's a new product...
that arrived at Mapo Port yesterday morning.
Seriously, you should get up now.
Swallow it back.
Swallow it. Now!
What is wrong with you?
My goodness.
Hoon, what are you doing, just standing there?
Please do something.
Why is he so drunk?
I don't know. He's annoying me to death.
Please look after him.
I'll go get someone to help.
Those men...
were with Gae Ttong last time.
"Flower Crew"?
They're the ones who handled Lord Kim's marriage.
Oh, my.
It's the boss of Flower Crew.
What... What do you think you're doing?
I was waiting to give you the latest information.
This marriage...
You can stop talking about that.
I'm on my way back after canceling the marriage.
His Majesty's marriage is over.
No, your marriage is over.
You're totally ruined.
Come to your senses before you talk.
Or I'll just leave you here and leave.
You lost your chance to hold on to the newbie.
That smart lady has figured out everything.
Gae Ttong will have to go to the palace now.
That lady is very angry right now.
Don't you understand?
The girl you love...
has to go to the palace to marry another man.
The gathering should have been over hours ago.
Where are you, Gae Ttong?
I'm back.
Are you okay?
Boss.
I think I have to participate in the queen selection process.
Don't worry.
Boss.
Should I run away?
Should I forget everything...
and run away to a place...
where no one will find me?
Should we do that?
Where should we go then?
Why don't we go to the sea?
The sea?
The sea is said to be...
extremely deep and wide.
I'm sure no one will find us there.
Then let's go there right away.
You can't move because you didn't mean what you said.
I know you can't go anywhere as long as your brother is here.
Forget about running away alone.
You have to stay with me.
The only place I want to be is by your side.
I'll make sure she looks at least as good as the other ladies.
We should let His Majesty know there's this amazing talent...
in Pimatgol Alley.
I think I have to participate in the queen selection process.
- Let me see. - Until Gae Ttong can make a choice,
wait.
We don't have much time left.
Firstly, have a painter do portraits of the ladies...
Hoon.
We don't have time to do all the portraits.
How about we just collect some information...
Chapter one of Flower Crew's rules. Appearance Section.
Before discussing a marriage,
- the matchmaker must meet... - Forget it.
I'll burn that darn rule book. Where is it?
If Joon were here, he would have given us...
all the information we need.
Now we're talking. Look at all that detailed information.
Even the portraits are so detailed.
From family history to personality...
Will this be enough to let me join you on this job?
I didn't expect you'd want to be a part of this job.
Why would I say no to such an interesting job?
If I were you, I'd reconsider it.
This job is different from any other job we've done so far.
What we have to do is to deceive the whole country.
If something goes wrong,
we're all dead meat.
So you mean it'll be fun.
Let's take a vote then. That's what you usually like to do.
- I'm in. - I'm in too.
I don't mind risking my life. Just buy me 10 new products.
Rare ones.
Keep your word.
Are you in or not?
What are you talking about?
Hoon is the one who started all this. Why wouldn't he be in?
Someone might get the wrong idea.
Am I wrong?
I...
I don't know what you're talking about, but I'm in too.
I'm always up for anything you plan to do.
What's wrong?
Nothing.
He's right. Nothing's wrong.
What's going on?
Is it an important case?
I'm taking you somewhere this evening, so pack your stuff.
We're here, Lord Yun.
Mister?
Mister, didn't I tell you that you shouldn't come in here?
Where did you get these clothes?
Come down right now.
Meet Lord Yun.
He'll be your father from today.
His name is Lord Yun Dong Seok, and his pen name is Maeheon.
Pardon? He's my father?
Cover yourself with this.
Your family would feel so sad...
to see you like this.
We'll prepare all the servants and items needed.
Please just let her stay at your house.
I suppose...
this makes us even.
Do not bother me again.
He's not the friendly type. Don't take it personally.
I see. Don't worry.
I'll be staying here only for a few days anyway.
From now on, consider yourself a noble lady.
Behave carefully at all times.
I will.
I'll do my best not to bring disgrace...
upon Lord Yun.
Of course. You will do well.
Are you saying these two are the same person?
Yes, it seems so.
What on earth did she do?
How could that vulgar girl turn into a noble lady overnight?
Well...
The wedding His Majesty had planned before he became the king...
is said to have been arranged by your son.
But the wedding got canceled,
and the girl turned into a noble lady?
(Yun Su Yeon)
I guess the marriage arrangement wasn't canceled after all.
They've been fooling around with me the whole time.
If you are that curious,
why don't you look for her?
Yes.
I found her, Your Majesty.
My beautiful babies.
Take a look.
How beautiful.
The sun is way too strong. It'll damage my silky skin.
I better put on my sunglasses.
Oh, my.
Watch where you're going.
- These are Russian-made. - I'm sorry.
I love your sunglasses.
I guess Hanyang's well-dressed men have similar tastes.
It's been a while.
Chil Nom.
Hurry up and carry out the execution!
You must be mistaken.
Since when did Chil Nom deserve respect as a decent human being?
You need to help the Second State Councillor.
Be a decent human being if you can't contribute to your country.
Chil Nom.
My perfumed sachet.
I can't believe the first selection is tomorrow.
Does it mean...
you will see the King again when you go to the palace tomorrow?
The Internal Court oversees the entire selection process,
so I won't get to see His Majesty.
Then aren't you at an advantage because you're the only one...
who has seen the King?
Why do you look sad?
You were so excited about it.
You haven't been eating much for the past few days.
Is it because you're nervous?
I'm sorry. But my feelings for you were true.
It was all a lie.
Everything that came out of that swindler's mouth.
Finally, you came.
This is utterly rude.
I deliberately provoked you,
hoping you'd come out.
Are you here to say goodbye?
Or did you come to apologize?
Whichever one it is, it's too late now.
I am here to declare war.
What do you think?
I picked this because I thought you'd like it.
Leave.
For the first time in my life, I'll do my very best...
to see that you're disqualified from the queen selection process.
Do you think I'd go to a mere information broker...
at a courtesan house even if that were to happen?
Even if you don't come to me,
we're bound to run into each other at least once...
as long as you're not living in the palace.
I'll do my best to make sure at least that can happen.
What are you doing?
The first selection is tomorrow.
I truly hope...
that you don't get hurt while walking on that thorny path.
Now we're talking. Look at all that detailed information.
Even the portraits are so detailed.
From family history to personality...
I'm sure...
you don't want to go back to where you used to be.
Let me borrow this. I'll bring it right back.
Back then,
I shouldn't have delivered his proposal letter to you.
I shouldn't have taken on his case.
Hence,
I'd like to correct things now.
This is a marriage proposal letter for Gae Ttong...
from matchmaker Ma Hoon, who has nothing.
Do I get a pass?
Yes, of course.
No, it's a fail.
It's a preventative measure.
What if you fall in love with the palace and won't come back?
Are you actually afraid that the King...
might choose me?
They already have someone in mind.
Why are you so worried?
Who knows?
What if the King has a quirky taste...
and says that he likes you?
If that happens,
I'll reject him without any hesitation.
I'll tell him that I'm taken.
I hope...
you come back.
Of course.
I will.
I heard he is the greatest information broker in Joseon.
It was true.
(Yun Su Yeon)
But how come...
there isn't more information about Lady Yun?
No one knows anything about her because she's new to the city.
Right, that is understandable.
By the way, I heard His Majesty...
left something he treasures very much at that place.
What is it?
That must be Boss.
"Boss"?
Matchmaker Ma.
The two of them were best friends...
until His Majesty was taken to the palace.
His Majesty must've been lonely at the palace.
Then...
the arrest warrant on me...
Let's take it slow.
The offense you committed cannot be taken lightly.
See you later.
I'll be off then.
Good luck.
My lord.
What is this?
The lady asked me...
to serve you this in the morning.
Take it away.
(Lord Kang, Second State Councillor)
(Lord Yun, Senior First Rank)
[VIU Ver] jTBC E13 'Flower Crew: Joseon Marriage Agency' "Hope" -♥ Ruo Xi ♥-
It's nice to see you again like this, Lady Yun.
How come you don't have a helper with you?
You better keep your promise this time.
By the way, when you arrive at the palace,
there will be a gift from me waiting for you.
A gift?
Hoon. How can I become a eunuch?
Guys, I'm Ko Young Soo.
Fashion is like my life and soul.
How could a man wear something so...
What is that, some tree?
Anyhow, it's a shame to wear something like that as a man.
My goodness.
Is that so? His Majesty asked for this himself...
but I guess I have no choice.
I'll ask Tae Soo instead...
Hoon. Who said I wouldn't wear it?
It's just a bit tacky for my taste.
The interview for the first selection...
will take place in groups of five at Huijeongdang.
Your names will be called one by one...
and the ladies whose names are called can come to the front...
and the others can rest comfortably.
You can wait here until your name is called.
Cheon Se Hwa, Na Jun Hee,
Cho Sung Hee, Kwon Ji Min,
Kang Jung Deok.
These five ladies can follow me.
Also, the moment you sit there,
don't forget that your every movement will be recorded.
Look here.
That lady over there keeps yawning since earlier.
She's in the lowest grade.
- Write it down. - I have eyes too, you know.
Go on and write it down.
The lowest grade. There you go.
Oh, my gosh. Do you see her blowing her nose so disgustingly?
How could she call herself a noble lady?
She's in the lowest grade too.
- I can see that too. - The lowest grade.
Let me see.
All right, good.
Oh, my. Look at that.
How could she be so graceful?
She's like the queen already.
Who? Where?
Over there. The second lady from the back.
- Look how straight her back is. - That's true.
She should be in the highest grade.
The highest grade. There you go.
Good job. You have keen eyes.
I don't think I've seen you before.
Where are you from?
You seem to be a Sohwan.
(Sohwan: A young and low-ranked eunuch)
My gosh, didn't you hear the news?
There's a place called "Flower Palace".
His Majesty has established it himself recently.
- "Flower Palace"? - Yes, flower.
- Flower? - Yes.
A flower has bloomed
A flower has withered
- That flower? - Yes, that flower.
How strange, I've never heard about that place.
That's because it opened up recently.
Are you a newbie then?
Yes, I am.
You better stay alert!
- We're not here to have fun. - Of course.
It has probably started by now, right?
I heard it starts at 11am, so it probably has.
(From 11am to 1pm)
I'm worried she might stand out like a beautiful flower.
That's not the only problem.
She's such a sincere woman,
and I'm worried the royal family might notice her.
What if another man sees her?
He won't be able to take his eyes off her.
I agree. She's beautiful enough to mesmerize the eunuchs.
The king is no exception either.
Wait, whom are you talking about?
I don't think we're talking about the same person.
You seem to exaggerate things a tad too much.
Don't you know me?
I only talk about things that I see.
Wait, then...
We have an emergency!
The lady next to you was Lady Ma.
Lady Ma?
She is Chief State Councillor's second cousin once removed.
(Second cousin once removed: Second cousin's child)
She is supposed to become the queen.
Next to her,
you should have tried harder to stand out.
My goodness. Your makeup is all cakey.
What's the big deal?
It's not like I'm here to become the queen.
Then why else would you be here?
Once you find out who His Majesty is...
Then what?
Forget it.
Gosh, I really wish I could tell you.
These clothes suit you very well.
What? What are you talking about?
The sleeves...
That man is...
The Second State Councillor's daughter is here.
You're not allowed to come in here.
Young Soo.
Will you excuse us?
What's so special...
about that girl?
Didn't I tell you...
I won't be tolerant just because you're my son anymore?
How dare you?
You and the King are trying to make that vulgar girl what?
You used to be so smart.
What happened to you?
May I go back now?
Chief State Councillor.
I'm pretty busy...
with the marriage arrangement.
How dare you!
How do you have the nerve to do this?
You've deceived the whole country.
The impudent king...
and the stupid Flower Crew girl...
are dead meat too.
So?
Do you intend to report it to the Department of Justice...
and have us arrested now?
Do you think I can't do it because you're my son?
Go ahead and do it.
But I'll make a report too.
Which should I report first?
That you dared...
to order Gae Ttong, the King's woman, killed?
Or that you assassinated the Crown Prince...
and chose the next king yourself?
Do you have any evidence?
Do you think I don't?
I do admire your spirit.
But who would believe...
your nonsense?
It'll at least make people have doubts about you.
If these rumors start going around at this point,
how would that affect the queen selection process?
Then...
I guess the Department of Justice made a mistake.
I'll go back now.
Hoon.
Do you have...
feelings for her?
What are you trying to say?
Stop now,
and I will...
spare her life.
You stop now.
I won't be tolerant anymore just because I'm your son.
Of course.
You don't know how to stop.
You're my son after all.
Let me announce the three finalists.
Kang Ji Hwa.
Yun Su Yeon.
Ma Jeong Hee.
What's wrong?
You can go ahead.
I need to use the honheon.
(Honheon: A restroom in the palace)
Then I'll be back after showing...
the other ladies the way.
What happened?
My shoes are gone.
What?
They were here a minute ago. Where could they be?
Stay here.
I mean, please.
Gosh.
Why now, of all times?
I can't believe it, Three-Month Temp.
I need to follow orders to survive,
so don't blame me.
If I don't do this, I'll be killed.
My lady.
We can't wait any longer.
My lady.
I'm coming.
Let's go.
Eunuch Jang.
When I show up, what should I say to sound natural?
That I was taking a walk as the weather is nice?
Or that I wanted to see Mother?
I'm afraid neither sounds natural.
What if I say I was passing by?
But Huijeongdang is quite remote.
It's so close by, and why can't I go there?
Your Majesty!
Your Majesty.
He's back again.
Hey, why are you just standing here?
You came.
Yes, Your Majesty.
I rushed here as soon as I was summoned.
Thank you, Eunuch Ko.
But why were you looking for me so urgently?
Oh, the thing is...
Roll up the veil. I wish to see their faces.
How beautiful.
How old are you?
I am 19 years old, Your Highness.
What a sweet, calm young lady.
Wouldn't she make the perfect queen?
Is Maeheon's daughter not here yet?
Roll up the veil.
Why is it that your socks look so dirty?
I lost my shoes, Your Highness.
You cannot even take care of your own belongings.
How will you look after the people as the Queen of this country?
I am glad that I lost my shoes.
You are glad?
Yes, Your Highness.
My feet hurt every step of the way...
while walking on the gravelly path.
Hence, I couldn't help but think about the things...
that I always took for granted every step of the way.
I lost a pair of shoes but learned a priceless lesson,
so how could I not be glad?
That is an interesting answer.
Losing your shoes can be considered a disqualifying factor,
but I will let it go as I am quite impressed by your wits.
It mustn't be forgiven.
Aren't you the Second State Councillor's daughter?
Are you daring to object to the Dowager Queen's decision?
I'm afraid I am indeed objecting to your decision, Your Highness.
Is that so?
Lady Yun entered the palace with a man...
disguised as a eunuch just so that she can pass this evaluation.
That is a serious offense.
There is a strict code of ethics that must be followed in the palace.
How could someone who brought a man into the palace...
be considered a candidate?
Is what Lady Kang said true?
Well...
I brought that man.
- Your Majesty. - Your Majesty.
Lady Yun has been moving from place to place for many years...
to treat her illness and recuperate from it.
She doesn't know anyone in the city, so she couldn't find a helper.
Hence, I brought this man, whom I met...
before I came to the palace.
Still, how could she...
Some relatives I'd never met suddenly showed up.
They told me...
I was an aristocrat.
I did it...
because I couldn't help but pity her...
as I am also living at a place where I know no one.
So please...
take mercy on her and forgive her.
I will, but just this once.
You are lucky, Lady Yun.
Lady Yun.
How dare you stare at His Majesty's face?
I apologize.
I stopped His Majesty right at that moment.
If it hadn't been for me, you would've totally been disqualified.
Did you know who Soo really was?
I only found out recently.
Gosh, it's Hoon's fault.
I kept saying he should tell you because you'd be shocked otherwise.
Are you saying Hoon...
knows about it as well?
Of course, he does. How could he not know?
He promised His Majesty that he'll see this through.
Why do you think you were suddenly turned into a noble lady?
So, how was the first queen selection process?
There is something...
you must know.
His Majesty...
already has a lady on his mind.
We have been...
played for fools by them.
What do you mean, "them"?
Flower Crew.
They are...
handling His Majesty's marriage.
Gosh, how pretty.
Pretty things belong to Gae Ttong.
Everything...
belongs to me.
If you get hurt,
he may annihilate the next three generations of his family.
- What? - Anyway, I did try to stop you.
Thus, I'm not responsible...
for any bloodshed that occurs from now on.
Make sure you tell him that.
Tell who?
Just someone whom I cannot address by his name.
He knew everything.
He knew...
He knew everything when he acted like that.
Gae Ttong.
How dare you try to fool me?
You must really want to go back to that place.
No, I don't, sir.
My lord, please show mercy.
Who on earth is Yun Su Yeon?
She is the daughter of Lord Yun Dong Seok,
the former supreme commissioner...
You keep saying...
Yun Su Yeon is dead.
Has she come back from the dead then?
Chil Nom.
Do you want to go back to killing people like a brute?
(Chil Nom, Reward 100 Yang)
This boy. What crime did he commit...
for the reward money to be 100 Yang?
He killed someone.
He was just a brute who killed people,
but he messed with someone he shouldn't have.
(Chil Nom, Reward 100 Yang)
Execute him immediately!
Grab the sword tightly like this.
Kill him!
Who is Yun Su Yeon?
Tell me, who is she?
Do you want me to take you back there?
It's Gae Ttong...
Gae Ttong...
She is Gae Ttong...
who almost married His Majesty.
When were you planning to tell me?
After the first queen selection process.
If I told you before that,
I was afraid you wouldn't come.
That was how far...
I was willing to go to make you stay beside me.
Soo.
You said you didn't have a name since birth.
Even though I have a name,
I don't know who I am anymore.
One day, they told me my father and brother had died.
And the man whom I thought was my father for 20 years...
became the Commander of the Royal Guard.
My mother never...
told me who I was.
But...
as long as you're beside me,
I know who I am.
Gae Ttong's one and only companion,
Gae Ttong's reliable friend,
Gae Ttong's family,
Gae Ttong's husband.
All I've ever wanted...
was to be with you.
But...
You became the king.
I didn't choose to become a king.
Without you,
I cannot become anything.
So, Gae Ttong...
Come to me.
This is a command.
Please take back that command.
Let go of her.
That's a command.
I refuse, Your Majesty.
(Flower Crew: Joseon Marriage Agency)
This marriage is over now.
If you give up on one thing, you can have everything.
Can't you stay beside me?
Give me another chance.
This letter means "love".
Someone must love you dearly.
You must come to the second selection.
Find him and bring him to the palace.
You don't want to go back to before, do you?
Matchmaker Ma, about Gae Ttong's brother...
I'll go back to where I belong now.
Let's run away. A place where no one will find us.