(All characters, places, and incidents in this drama...)
(are fictional and unrelated to historical events.)
You can't take her anywhere.
I told you to let go.
I cannot.
You will never...
take her, Your Majesty.
Let go of me, Matchmaker Ma.
Soo.
I'm sorry.
For not keeping my promise...
to marry you in the end.
But Soo,
I cannot go back to you.
It wasn't to go back to you...
that I wanted to become a noble lady.
This marriage is over now.
Thank you for helping me find Soo...
so far.
Thanks to you,
I found both Soo and my brother.
Now it's time for me to go back to where I belong.
Where do you mean?
I don't know.
But I do know...
that I don't belong with either of you.
I'll leave you two to talk.
My opinion never mattered...
in this marriage anyway, did it?
Gae Ttong. Gae Ttong!
Are you happy now?
Matchmaker Ma.
Why don't we consider...
your wedding expenses paid with this?
You can punish me however you want, but please...
let go of Gae Ttong.
I can't.
The Chief State Councillor has found out about Gae Ttong.
He must be the one...
who assassinated the Crown Prince and tried to harm Gae Ttong.
How can you be sure of that?
He is my father.
The closer Gae Ttong gets to you,
the more danger she'll be in.
Is the Chief State Councillor the only person...
I have to fight against?
It all depends on you.
Can't you...
give her up for me this once?
I heard nothing.
I'll protect Gae Ttong.
You protect your heart.
This is a royal command.
I can't do that.
Your Majesty.
Why do you keep hesitating to say something?
Did you do something wrong?
I'll tell you after the gathering is over.
Whatever it is I say,
will you forgive me?
Let me walk you home.
When did you find out...
that Soo was the King?
A long time ago, I guess.
That's why you were willing to help me...
become a noble lady.
When I confessed my feelings to you,
you must have found it quite foolish.
When I said I was going to submit my bridal application,
why didn't you stop me?
Let go!
How could I stop you?
You had to save your brother.
How could I stop you from going back to where you belong?
You should have told me in any case.
A second chance?
You shouldn't have swayed me with that nonsense.
You said you'd stay beside me.
And those words...
meant the world to me!
Gae Ttong.
I was getting tired of pretending to be a noble lady anyway.
I'm rather relieved.
I'm not interested in living as a concubine, shut up in the palace.
I'd rather live as Gae Ttong.
Gae Ttong.
I quit...
being a noble lady.
There is...
no second chance in my life.
(Episode 14: The Return)
(The 14th Flower: Shiny Mint)
The person His Majesty met was not my daughter,
but that vulgar girl, Gae Ttong?
I had no idea he was the King then.
Still, the leader of Flower Crew must have known.
He is innocent.
We just followed the King's order.
Please spare my life!
What good would it do me to kill you?
Thank you, Lord Kang.
On one condition.
Don't tell anyone that I'm aware of this.
No one, including the King, Flower Crew, and that girl, can know.
If anyone finds out,
I'll reveal your secret too.
A brute that kills people.
Don't tell me you want to go back to that.
Of course not.
You can rest assured.
They've already chosen another lady to become the queen.
Gae Ttong has no chance anyway.
When she gets disqualified, we'll find her a better man.
That'd be best for everyone.
It'll be all right.
It'll be okay.
(Try Again)
Guys!
Guys! Guys!
Have you all heard about my accomplishments at the palace today?
Lady Yun lost her shoes and was panicking,
but I blocked His Majesty's way...
Did the newbie find out who His Majesty is?
It doesn't end there.
His Majesty saved her just in time...
You must have left the palace a while ago. Where were you?
Well... Don't you know who I am?
I'm the most stylish man in Hanyang.
There are many people who want to see me.
By the way, what's this smell?
What are you talking about?
Tae Soo, what are you doing there?
You all looked so serious, so I couldn't make any sound.
In Flower Crew, we share everything.
Let's make another bowl.
Where did he go?
What are you doing?
Pal Pun is nowhere to be seen.
I sold him.
Pardon me?
Why?
To whom?
How could you sell him without even telling me anything?
Must I obtain your permission...
to sell what I own?
I'm just...
I suppose I've been too nice to you.
I'm sorry, my lady.
Do as you're told...
unless you want to be sold as well.
That idiot can't even do anything.
What if he gets beaten to death?
Gosh, Pal Pun...
Prove yourself there.
Then I'll give you both my apology and that slave.
Kang.
If I run away like this,
will I be punished?
My lady, please come out for a moment.
My gosh, what is happening?
My goodness.
Oh, my!
Yes, this way. This way, please.
Slow down. Be gentle. I'm afraid it might break.
Put it down here.
Goodness.
My, look at this!
My lady.
I asked other families' servants...
and found out that we're the only one...
that received gifts from the King.
The word has already spread throughout the whole village.
Everyone's saying the King has you in mind.
My gosh.
My lady, I think you will...
actually become Queen.
You're here, my lord.
Why are you dressed like that?
I'm wearing this because it's comfortable.
You are now the face of the Yun family.
Do not disgrace the family.
I won't,
Father.
But Soo,
I cannot go back to you.
This marriage is over now.
As per Your Majesty's order,
I sent gifts to Lord Yun's residence.
I also made sure the kids at the market would spread...
the word that his daughter...
is the candidate the King has in mind.
Thank you.
Your Majesty, the Chief State Councillor is here.
He may enter.
He must be the one...
who assassinated the Crown Prince...
and tried to harm Gae Ttong.
I heard Your Majesty stayed here all night again.
I am truly concerned that you might ruin your health...
at this rate.
You are so busy day and night.
Hence, I cannot just sit back and do nothing as the King.
I am flattered.
However, Your Majesty,
I heard some strange rumors.
Apparently, Maeheon's daughter...
died a number of years ago.
I also heard a strange rumor.
Apparently, my late brother...
was not killed by a mob of bandits.
Then who killed him?
That I am not sure.
I heard...
you are very fond of Lady Yun.
The word has already reached that far?
If you'd like,
you can keep her by your side,
as long as...
my niece is at the top of the roster.
They're all your ladies anyway.
Who cares who is at the top?
If you give up one thing,
you will gain everything else.
I'm sorry,
but that one thing is everything to me.
Do not try to take away...
the only thing that I have.
That is...
very unfortunate.
Matchmaker Ma.
Matchmaker Ma!
Matchmaker Ma.
Aren't you the servant at the Second State Councillor's residence?
Pal Pun...
Pal Pun?
Gae Ttong's brother.
I know why you're making that face,
but this is more urgent.
What's going on?
I have to go out of the palace tonight.
I left...
something very precious outside of the palace.
Your Majesty.
You disgraced what is dear to me,
so you'd better brace yourself.
Father. It's me, Ji Hwa.
Come in.
I noticed that girl made it to the second selection.
First, we must make sure that man keeps his lips sealed.
You will be doomed if anyone finds out...
that you spent time with a man before the selection process.
Who is that man?
I do not know who he is.
I thought you were bright, but you are foolish after all.
This is why they say women can't do anything.
The first selection is tomorrow.
I truly hope...
that you don't get hurt while walking on that thorny path.
Just know...
that those shoes saved you.
I'd like to correct things now.
This is a marriage proposal letter for Gae Ttong...
from matchmaker Ma Hoon, who has nothing.
Marriage proposal, my foot.
That swindler.
(Love)
What does this drawing mean?
Why does everything have to be so complicated with this man?
(Love)
A rock is sitting on the character for "heart".
It's just like how I feel now.
Whatever. How could I know how he feels...
when he wrote something I can't even read?
(Love)
("Flower Crew's Book of Rules")
"Flower Crew's Book of Rules"?
So this actually exists?
Let me borrow this.
You'd better give it back.
(Chapter One of Flower Crew's Rules)
Just what I expected from that cranky man.
It's totally packed with letters.
Chapter 15 of Flower Crew's rules. Forbidden behavior.
"A matchmaker must not have feelings for his client."
Yes. How's that going for you?
("Flower Crew's Book of Rules")
(Love)
My lady, can you come outside?
Someone's here.
There's no one here.
What? Oh, there he is.
Gae Ttong.
Smiling Gae Ttong.
Gae Ttong.
Kang.
Are you really Kang?
Kang.
How did you come here?
You're too heavy.
I'm sorry.
Did you run away?
How did you know I was here?
Let's go. I'll take you home.
If they find out you're here, you'll be in big trouble!
No, I don't want to go.
I like it here!
No, you can't stay here. Kang!
There's no need.
Your brother is free now.
What...
do you mean?
It's just like I said.
From now on, your brother is no longer a slave.
How did...
this happen?
After the first queen selection process, Lady Kang sold him.
Joon gathered all the informants...
and found him.
Is he really...
Is he...
Is my brother...
really free?
Really?
Gae Ttong.
You are free too.
You can choose to go to the queen selection process...
or not.
You can live as Yun Su Yeon...
or Gae Ttong.
You can go back to him...
or stay at Flower Crew.
If you want, I can give your brother a new identity.
You don't have to be chased by anyone...
or continue to look for someone anymore.
You can go anywhere...
you want now.
Where...
do you mean?
If it's somewhere you want to go,
anyplace is okay.
Well,
you must be so happy now.
Of course. I'm very happy.
Yes. Since I'm such a burden to you,
I'll go inside now.
I heard people usually say this in this type of situation.
"Don't go."
Or something like that.
How could you be so well-mannered? It's boring.
I was involved in this matter too.
I was just curious how it ended.
That story you told me about the dog and cat.
You were wrong.
If the dog grows feelings for the cat,
it will open the door for it.
Since it dreads the cat being hurt...
because of him.
Out of the ladies chosen for the second selection process,
some of their fortunes may pose a problem?
Yes, Your Majesty.
Tell me.
Yun Dong Seok's daughter, Yun Su Yeon's fortune...
and Ma Bong Cheon's daughter,
Ma Jeong Hee's fortune may pose a problem.
Your Majesty, fortune telling is just a formality.
How could you determine people's fates...
based on the date and time when they were born?
This is equal to denying Confucianism.
It's to avoid misfortune...
and bring two fates together in harmony.
Are you denying the works of the Office of Astrology right now?
Let's finish hearing what he has to say.
I read an accident in Yun Su Yeon's fortune.
In the year of Sinhae, there was a big rift...
in the affairs of the country which led to rapid change,
which affected the peace and led to a big disease.
I believe it's safe to say this fortune represents death,
and it puzzles me.
It's hard to believe this is really Yun Su Yeon's fortune.
However, there is good news.
Out of the ladies chosen for the second selection process,
there is one lady that is perfectly compatible with you.
Tell us.
Lady Kang Ji Hwa was born with the fortune of a soldier...
and she is fated to be a monarch or general.
Therefore, she was born as a woman with this fortune...
and was chosen as a queen candidate,
so she is fully qualified to become the queen.
Your Majesty.
A person's fortune isn't something you should believe.
This is about choosing the queen of this country.
Please do not consider this matter trivially.
I do not consider it trivial.
However,
the Chief State Councillor has a point too.
This is about choosing my one and only wife,
and want to be more careful.
Astrologist Kim.
During the second selection,
examine the physiognomies of these three ladies as well.
Yes, Your Majesty.
After that, why don't we discuss this matter again?
- Yes, Your Majesty. - Yes, Your Majesty.
How could he think of colluding with an astrologist?
I knew he was a cheap man,
but what a vulgar scheme.
I should've seen this coming.
I await your command.
You need to stop that astrologist...
from entering the palace on the day of the second selection.
Yes, my lord.
[VIU Ver] jTBC E14 'Flower Crew: Joseon Marriage Agency' "The Return" -♥ Ruo Xi ♥-
You qualified for the second queen selection process.
It's in three days.
(Love)
Answer me.
You sent me the proposal letter, Mr. Matchmaker.
(Love)
What should I do now?
What on earth...
does this character mean anyway?
Right. The person who wrote it should read it to me.
Is everyone out?
With the marriage ban, is anyone getting married these days?
Young Soo.
Oh, you're here.
What's going on? Did you just try to avoid me?
What are you talking about?
Hoon will be here soon.
I need to step out for a moment.
If you can't get a horse, ride a cow.
Can you read this for me?
Let me see.
Where is it?
Oh, there it is.
It means "love".
"Love"?
Someone must love you dearly.
Who is this from, by the way?
Is it from His Majesty?
No way.
Did you come all the way here just to ask this?
That's not it.
I haven't been here in a while, and...
Don't tell anyone that I'm aware of this.
No one, including the King,
Flower Crew, and that girl, can know.
If...
anyone finds out,
I'll reveal your secret too.
Gae Ttong.
Why don't you just run away?
Pardon?
Even if you manage to become the queen,
you'll get in huge trouble if anyone finds out who you really are.
Also, His Majesty will have dozens of concubines.
Now that I think about it,
this might not be the best marriage for you.
Everyone tells me to leave.
No one tells me to come.
What I mean is...
Hoon.
What brings you here?
I forgot a few things.
You're here to get that?
Yes. Noble ladies have to be...
patient about everything,
but when they can't take it anymore, they drink this.
When they can't take it anymore?
Yes. Someone is driving me crazy.
I'll be going then.
It means "love".
Someone must love you dearly.
What kind of love is so cowardly?
By the way,
didn't you say that I was free now?
I just wanted to remind you of that.
Why don't you drink that liquor tomorrow instead?
Let's run away.
To a place where no one will find us.
My lady.
Someone from the palace wishes to see you.
From the palace?
Moon Seok.
You look great dressed up like this.
You look like...
a proper noble lady yourself too.
Gae Ttong.
You must come to the second selection...
by all means.
Moon Seok.
His Majesty hasn't been sleeping well for days.
It doesn't only concern His Majesty though.
If you don't show up,
it'll cause Maeheon trouble too.
If you happen to run away or something,
what will His Majesty do to Flower Crew?
Soo...
would never.
He's not Soo anymore.
He's the King.
His Majesty...
risked all he had to keep you beside him.
Many lives...
depend on you.
Moon Seok.
I know you don't want this.
But it wasn't His Majesty's choice...
that he became the King either.
Gae Ttong.
Just this once.
Help His Majesty.
It was rash of me.
Had I known, I wouldn't have sold Pal Pun away.
Pal Pun?
He's the stupid slave we used to keep.
He seemed to be...
Gae Ttong's older brother.
If we still had him,
he would have been the strongest evidence we have.
Kang Dal.
Yes, my lord.
Find out where that slave was sold to.
Yes, my lord.
Don't worry about anything and just prepare for the second selection.
I will take care of everything from now on.
Do you not like this dress?
- No, it's not bad. - "No, it's not bad."
I knew you'd say that.
Is there anything you want to do?
Yes, there is.
I'll teach you a lesson.
Initially, he was sold to a workhouse in Qing.
But apparently, an information broker showed up,
paid double the amount, and took him.
- An information broker? - Yes, my lord.
He's the most famous broker in Hanyang who works for Flower Crew.
Flower Crew is involved, once again.
You still have these?
You remember them?
We got these because you asked for just one room.
Gosh, Mr. Matchmaker.
It takes a long time to save money,
- but you can spend... - You can spend it all in a flash.
At least you know that.
Never forget that.
Give me your hand.
My brother gave me this.
Why are you giving me this?
Gae Ttong.
You can become anyone you'd like to be...
and go anywhere you want.
But still...
can't you stay by my side?
I would also like a chance to try again.
Let's have a drink.
You'd better not hiccup.
Where is that girl's brother?
I really don't know where he is, my lord.
Is that so?
Then you'll have to find out.
I am hiding you despite the reward of 100 yang,
so you must make it worthwhile for me.
That is what any decent person would do.
Don't you agree, Chil Nom?
Chil Nom, you punk.
Chil Nom. You rat!
What are you waiting for? Hold him.
Do it!
You must watch everything.
Next time, you'll have to do this.
Gosh, what is this smell?
Did this idiot wet his pants?
How could an executioner be afraid of slaying people?
What a lunatic.
You idiot! Get a taste of this!
You punk!
Chil Nom.
Don't act like you're human.
We're not human.
We're brutes that behead people.
Lowly,
filthy, and fetid headsmen.
Don't act like you're weak and kind.
Don't even pretend to be human.
Even if you do, you'll be a mere headsman until the day you die.
Your first execution has been scheduled.
Chil Nom.
Tomorrow's the day of the execution. Where were you trying to go?
I don't want to do this.
I'm scared.
I can't.
Please let me live.
Of course, I'll let you live.
You have so many heads to chop off with these hands.
Of course, you need to live.
Go ahead and run away.
Until you come back,
I'll chop off the heads...
of those punks over there one by one each day...
and hang them up in the square.
At noon on the year of Gabin, month of Imshin, day of Gyesa,
this prisoner Moon Seon Il committed murder...
and is sentenced to death.
If you hesitate for even a second and fail to strike properly,
you'll have to do it again.
Don't cause trouble and finish it in one blow.
- Oh, my. - My gosh.
- My goodness. - Look.
I didn't kill anyone.
I didn't do it.
Please.
Please spare my life.
Please show mercy.
I didn't do anything wrong.
Please...
I didn't kill him.
Please show me mercy.
What are you doing? Strike his neck!
Please spare my life.
Carry out the execution now!
Strike his neck now!
There are more prisoners waiting!
Grab the sword tightly like this.
A brute like you shouldn't have been born...
if you can't even do something like this.
You're worse than trash.
Get on with it!
I didn't...
I didn't want to be born either!
He killed the guard!
The brute killed a guard!
Never. I can't go back there.
Never.
What are you doing?
Did you buy another perfumed sachet?
What scent is it this time?
Don't come near me.
This is really expensive.
What brings you to my room?
I have a favor to ask.
Can you take care of my brother for the time being?
Why?
Why are you asking me to do it?
That's because you are...
the most reliable one here.
You're the nicest.
I'm not nice.
I know.
You try hard not to be nice,
but you're just a natural-born nice guy.
Then I'll trust you and go.
Gae Ttong.
I...
used to hate you.
I know.
So...
You can hate me too.
What?
What's up with you today?
See you later.
Kang.
You better listen to what he tells you.
I'll be right back.
What is this pouch for?
I need someone who will win.
(A pouch that holds tools such as makeup and brushes)
I'm giving you that so you can use it in a situation...
where you may lose.
(Palace entry pass)
That pass will get you into the palace.
Find him and bring him to the palace.
(Palace entry pass)
Apples!
Apples.
I like apples.
Kang likes apples.
Let's go wash them.
Apples.
("Flower Crew's Book of Rules")
Matchmaker Ma.
What is it?
Well, Gae Ttong...
I mean...
Lady Su Yeon asked me to give you this.
Something doesn't feel right.
There's a carriage in front of her house.
You may leave.
Yes, sir.
I am leaving behind the feelings...
we shared together.
I'm sorry I couldn't keep my promise.
I don't know if there will be another chance,
but if there is,
I want...
to be beside you.
("Flower Crew's Book of Rules")
Gae Ttong!
Don't go.
You said you'd stay beside me.
His Majesty risked all he had to keep you beside him.
Many lives...
depend on you.
I'm going to Soo.
I can take care of everything.
So, please...
This is my choice.
The humble Five Pun...
is going to the palace in a decorated palanquin.
Isn't that fortunate?
I did consider staying beside you though.
You're the Chief State Councillor's son and all,
but you're no king.
Just let me go.
Didn't I tell you?
It shows when you're telling a lie.
Have you been believing that all this time?
It's all a lie.
I love you.
I have fallen in love...
with you.
I love you.
I love you, Gae Ttong.
Don't go.
It's too late.
It's okay.
I'm okay, so just leave.
It's just a bit of rain, and it's no big deal.
It washes away all the impurities from my mind...
and clearly...
reveals my true love.
Do not lay a hand on her!
Do not lay a finger on this lady.
One day, you'll be taught...
a serious lesson because of that mindset.
Don't regret it later.
At first, I had no idea.
I had never been in love with anyone before.
So I was sure nothing would happen.
("Flower Crew's Book of Rules")
What should I do with you?
"A matchmaker..."
"must not have feelings for his client."
A matchmaker...
may feel love for his or her client.