It's cherry blossom tea.
It'll warm your body.
To find back your brother,
you wanted to become a noble lady.
Is that what you're saying?
Lady Kang said...
...if I get acknowledged by everyone at the gathering,
she'll send my brother to me.
When is the gathering?
It's 7 days later.
Other than that,
there was no way to find back...
...my brother.
Don't hold it back.
You should tell if it's too hard.
If it's too hard even though you told, then you should cry.
If it's too hard even though you cried,
then you should wait.
Until it gets fine.
Until you're fine,
I'll be next to you.
That blacksmith is the king...
Should I leave Hanyang?
It's not like I did something wrong.
Kim Soo will meet Gaedong?
He is completely crazy!
So what if he's a noble man? What will he do?
It's definitely better to leave Hanyang.
No.
I should leave Joseon.
I should check if there's any fastest ship and my babies will...
What does it say?
(Prohibition order of marriage)
What does it say?
It's prohibition order of marriage.
I guess finally His Majesty is looking for his queen.
What should I do?
The prohibition order of marriage has issued.
What if we become completely ruined after they prohibit the marriage?
You shouldn't worry about that now!
You should worry about the queen selection process!
Why would I worry about that?
If you are the noble lady who hasn't gotten married,
it's a national law to be the candidate of king's bride.
You're not an exception.
You should especially...
-Especially... -So what if she becomes the candidate?
The grand councilor's cousin's daughter will be the queen anyway.
They already have a nominee?
This is bad.
-Gosh. -Wait...
What does having a nominee have to do with us?
Wait for me! Youngsoo!
I'm sure the national law is strict.
Do you think there'll be extenuating circumstances?
It depends on what crime you've committed.
Extortion?
No, it didn't belong to him in the first place.
It's not extortion.
Whose belonging did you steal?
You know, some big bug.
I didn't steal!
Then put it back quietly.
Before he realizes.
I no longer feel like to.
Then you should pay for your sin.
I think Youngsoo is preparing to leave Hanyang.
Should I flee away with him?
No.
I should leave after the gathering is over.
The gathering that will be hosted at the second state councilor's?
Why out of sudden?
Because I have to save someone.
Guys!
Guys, something bad happened!
Why do you look so dull today?
How I look isn't important.
The prohibition order of marriage's been issued!
It's sooner than I thought.
That's not important. They already have a nominee.
What are you going to do with Gaedong?
You do have a solution, right?
I told you to wait for me, Matchmaker Ko.
Sir, did you do something wrong again?
What? No, it's not like that.
You shouldn't worry about it. Just focus on preparing for the gathering.
Okay.
I'm getting more suspicious.
About the gathering and even you two.
You seem to spend more time here lately.
You should be at the pleasure house at this hour.
If Her Ladyship finds out, that fool will be dead.
No.
I got no loyalty that I need to keep with that fool.
Chunsim.
Which one looks better?
Are you choosing the outfit for the next time you meet him?
By the way, My Lady...
About the fool,
are you really going to sell him?
No, right?
Property is useful until it has its worth.
Why would I keep the foolish boy who’s only craving for a meal?
Here.
Why did I do that?
If I tell Her Ladyship,
she'd give me one of her clothes that she'll throw away.
Listen carefully.
From now on,
you should never talk about Gaedong.
Got it?
Or else, both you and Gaedong...
-...will die. -Jeez!
Gaedong is good! Gaedong is my sister!
I've already warned you.
This is all I can do for you out of loyalty.
-Grand Councilor. -Second State Councilor.
Are you here to meet the secretary?
That's too bad.
His Majesty has forbidden any personal meeting for fair investigation.
You should go back.
You should take it easy, Second State Councilor.
The queen selection process will start soon.
What are you going to do if you get on the wrong side of the queen dowager...
...who's the leader of the inner court?
Seeing how the secretary tells me similar thing as you did,
I guess it runs through your family.
But the secretary said something strange.
He said he changed the history of Joseon with his own hands.
I wonder what history he had changed?
Grand Councilor, don't tell me you think...
...I don't catch the culprit because I don't know who the real culprit is.
If you do, you should go ahead and catch the culprit.
If you keep wasting your time,
you might lose him.
That sly bastard...
I can't be certain because I've seen her from far,
but I think I've seen Gaedong from the market.
She was with some handsome fella.
She was with a man?
Yes, sir.
Well,
If I wander around the market few more days,
I think I can meet her certainly.
But I can't leave my smithy everyday.
If you have new information, I'll give you double.
Yes, sir. You got nothing to worry!
I understood, sir!
I'm Jonghyeon of Choi family.
(Choi Jonghyeon)
May I dare to ask the beautiful lady's name?
-My name is... -Hey!
Stop right there, weird-looking Young Master!
How dare you asking her out?
Her Ladyship already has a fiance.
So go on your way.
-Go on! -But still...
I saved you from getting your entire family annihilated.
Go on your way. Go on!
Why are you being like this suddenly?
What do you mean suddenly?
I've always done it for you.
Lady Yoon.
Why are you carrying such a heavy thing with your vulnerable hand?
Come and follow me.
-This is so heavy... -Did he eat something bad?
Are you sick?
What's wrong with him today?
Don't you think it's time to tell Gaedong?
About the king's true self.
Are you sure you don't have to tell her?
About your true self.
I'm afraid she'll get furious if I tell her.
You know how her temper is.
And you do know how her temper is.
I'll tell her once the gathering is over.
Right now,
it is already too much for her.
How have we became like this?
You volunteered to act as a king because you didn't know it'll end up like this?
You should stop meeting the second state councilor's daughter.
The pitcher goes so often to the well that it is broken at last.
How are you going to deal with it later?
No.
It's a promise between His Majesty and me.
Not you.
Don't allow your heart to be attached.
It's too obvious how it'll end.
Have you forgotten?
I don't think about what will happen later.
I don't have any future.
Guys!
Guys.
We're back.
Look at these.
Gaedong got all of these...
These are the name cards that were given by men who fell for Lady Sooyeon.
Choi Jonghyeon,
Jo Youngkwang, Kim Dong...
You don't even know them. You shouldn't have accepted them!
Well, I didn't accept them...
-I think it's time for us to leave. -I think so too...
I gathered them so we can matchmake once the royal marriage is over.
-Why are you throwing them away? -These rascals are all failed!
Are you...
...being jealous?
I just don't like all three of their names.
I heard that...
...the hiccup stops when you're surprised.
Well...
About what happened yesterday...
It was my mistake.
Is that what really happened?
I made things happen like this because...
...I couldn’t even sensed my own heart.
It was my mistake.
I shouldn't have ignored...
...and I shouldn't have denied.
Sir...
I'll do as I please.
I'll hug you as I please.
I'll hold your hand as I please.
And I'll kiss you as I please.
Sir...
Well...
This is too sudden...
I'm saying once everything is over,
I'll do as I please.
This is enough for now.
Sir.
We should go and get your brother first.
Okay.
By the way, what is this?
It's about the ladies who'll participate for the queen selection process.
What are you going to do with it?
I’m getting five puns for writing applications on behalf of them...
...and submit to the office.
Go on and write, Matchmaker.
Me?
Of course.
The person who has the prettiest handwriting in Hanyang is right here.
It’s not enough to stop the regency with...
...the secretary’s crime.
Why don’t you punish the secretary more strictly instead...
...and pressure Ma family?
Then I'll...
...step aside for this time.
Are you okay, Your Majesty?
Eunuch Jang said ever since you went out to meet Gaedong,
you've been immersing yourself in the affairs without getting a sleep.
He’s very concerned about you.
Commander.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Did you ever...
...resent my father?
Because you had to protect my mother and me,
you had to abandon your family and lived without getting married.
It was pleasant.
Everyday was pleasant because I could protect you and Her Grace.
And I was happy I had a little son who thinks I'm a proud father.
So, Your Majesty,
don't be frightened beforehand and become unhappy.
My proud son...
...didn't raise up like that.
It'll be over soon.
Step aside.
Hey, hey!
An assassin?
Who would dare to harm Joonhyeon?
Court Lady Choi, get ready.
-I'll go see His Majesty. -Yes, Your Grace.
Give up on him!
How long are you going to...
...accept that rascal who causes trouble with his sister's support?
If it was Hoon,
would you still give up on him?
Let alone my child, anyone...
...who tries to harm our family,
I'll get rid of that person with my own hands at all costs.
You are not an exception, Your Grace.
Do you understand?
Your Grace.
Are you alright, Your Grace?
Your Grace.
It must be very easy for the king.
He just put up a notice and everyone wants to get married.
Being a king doesn't seem that easy.
You're saying as if you have met him before.
I think I can tell even if I don't meet him.
There.
There you go.
Now, we all need to do is tying Dongshim-gyul knot.
Dongshim-gyul knot?
It's a knot we tie when we send out for the marriage request letter.
Here.
Follow as I do.
Find the balance of two strings...
...and make three loops of circle.
Why can't you do one thing properly?
Come on.
Why does even your smile making me flutter?
Why are you staring at me like that?
How many ladies have you picked up like this?
You're the first one.
Now, it's all done.
Why do you tie such a complicated knot?
We tie it hoping for their happiness.
It means tying their feelings for each other in one.
Why?
It's like making a promise to live together happily with oneness of mind.
If you tie up like this, it won't snap.
If you tie up like this, it won't snap no matter what you do.
There's no such thing.
Just because this won't snap, it doesn't mean they can tie person's heart.
That's what I'm saying.
Don't tie Dongshim-gyul on my application.
Your application?
Yes.
I heard it’s a national law for all the noble ladies to submit...
...their applications unless they have a reason for disqualification.
They have a nominee anyway, so I'm sure it's just out of formality.
But still, don't tie the Dongshim-gyul knot.
I don't want to tie my heart for the king whom I don't even know.
Don't worry.
I will not submit your application.
Jeez...
My Lady.
You know the dandy informant at Wolhyang.
That man asked me to hand this over to you.
How dare he.
How dare he flirts with My Ladyship who'll become the queen.
My Lady, you look great with the red daengi.
Are you looking for me?
What...
...brings you here?
I have something to tell you.
I think I'll only have the courage to tell it today.
What is it?
I missed you.
Is that...
...what you wanted to tell me?
Now I've seen you, I'm fine. You should go inside now.
If...
...I'm not a king,
would you still meet me?
Don't make such assumptions.
You're the king of this nation and that...
...will never change forever.
I see. That will never change...
Anyone inside?
-Welcome. -Hello.
She's Lady Yoon Sooyeon who supposed to get her measurements.
Hello, My Lady.
-You have to make the best pine color top. -Of course.
Please give me a moment.
-Why do I need a pine color top suddenly? -Hey.
Time and money comes back as much as you spend.
My Lady.
It's matter of Flower Crew's pride.
You can't wear this simply for the queen selection process.
I can't even able to pass the first stage anyway.
-Why do we have to buy it beforehand? -You're talking back again.
-This is the beautiful pine color. -Oh, yes. Thank you.
My Lady, please spread your arms.
Sure.
Perfumer Kim Wolsoo’s perfume will be at the market at noon.
I'll go get that first!
I'll go get that first, My Lady.
-Are you buying the perfume again? -Please turn around.
Didn't you buy it five days ago?
Gee, is he that crazy about perfume?
Hello, My Lady. Welcome.
Your outfit is ready. Come follow me.
How is it going with getting ready for the gathering?
What's there to get ready?
I've been living as a noble lady for my life.
I'll do as I always do.
I hope...
...the boy who resembles your brother, doesn't get sold.
That will never happen.
Don't tell me you're preparing for the queen selection process.
You don't...
...deserve that position.
We'll find that out after I try.
Apologize.
Who knows?
If you admit everything and beg for forgiveness,
I might not report you to the government office.
I'll be there...
...to receive the apology.
You better...
...keep your promise, My Lady.
I'll see you at the gathering.
-Wow, my pretty babies. -Hello, you're here.
One perfume please.
Oh, my. How pretty.
It's just as I thought.
The smell is amazing!
This is true craftsmanship.
Why do they even import from Qing? Ours is the best, right?
Yes, come here. Come to me.
Not bad.
-How much is this? -What do you mean not bad?
Do you even know what this is?
This is the perfume that...
...was made with eleven scents and mixed carefully on the auspicious day.
And...
...I got it first.
What did you say?
It's okay, it's okay. Were you scared?
My Lord Husband!
Why do they look so brutal?
A man did a make up that only women do and even wearing a perfume?
Are you a girl?
What a weirdo!
Gee, what is this smell?
Where is this rotten smell coming from?
Gosh, this rascal! You're disgusting!
Gee, this rotten smell!
This is a luxury for you.
-Let's go. -My perfume...
No, give it back. Give it back!
Brother!
You two beat up one guy. How petty.
-You guys have no conscience! -You little...
I've already reported to the police bureau.
I wonder if they're still far.
You guys are fooled, idiots!
You should've taken me with you.
Did you get hurt?
I just got scratched.
I don't think it's just a scratch.
Gaedong.
Do you think I'm weird too?
Yes.
Is that so?
Everyone is bit weird naturally.
That's why everyone is interesting.
You're the second person who said that.
Who's the first person?
What are you doing? We're late. Let's go.
Aren't you thanking me?
Uncle is thinking to discard Joonhyeon.
If anyone tries to assassinate, Joonhyeon will die.
What am I supposed to do?
Court Lady Choi.
-Yes, Your Grace. -Get ready.
Pardon?
I shall go to the king's palace.
Your Majesty, Her Grace, queen dowager has arrived!
Mother.
Your Majesty.
-Please save my brother. -Mother.
Please get up.
What do you want me to do?
Mother.
I'll investigate by the rules.
He'll die if you keep having him in the prison!
What about stopping the regency?
I'll do anything as you say.
So please save Joonhyeon.
He's my one and only brother.
Your Majesty!
I thought the runaway son of grand councilor...
...is the one who's out of his mind.
But Young Master of the pleasure house whose name's in List of Indecent Women...
...and the male beautician who does make up for women?
Why in the world did His Majesty visit such a place?
My Lord!
Lord Head of Administration has arrived.
He may come in.
Among those that were submitted to Hansung office today,
I've picked the applications that are...
...related with Lord Grand Councilor.
I guess Lord Grand Councilor is going to send his cousin’s daughter in the end.
Good work.
I’ll bring more as soon as...
...other applications come in.
If your daughter becomes the queen,
what about my son’s civil service exam?
How can I forget about your contribution for the great cause?
I’ll help him to pass as well as I’ll look for a great position for him.
Thank you, My Lord! Thank you!
This man is...
Do you know what kind of family my big sis have?
His father is the grand councilor! The grand councilor!
I'll tell him everything! I'm telling the truth!
I'm sure I know him from somewhere.
Do you know any of these men?
I'm sure I've seen him from somewhere...
Yes, I remember!
When I was working in the government office five years ago, he ran away!
He’s the wanted man with the highest price upon his head!
Wanted man?
This is the guy. This is 100 yangs worth Chilnom.
I wondered where he was hiding...
...and he was acting like a nobleman in Hanyang fearlessly?
He’s a very scary man.
I'll catch him immediately!
Choi.
Yes, My Lord.
Don't tell this to anyone else.
Pardon?
It's for the great cause. Do you understand?
Recite five duties that are recorded in chapter behavior, instructions for women.
Mencius said, there’s intimacy between the father and son,
loyalty between the ruler and ruled,
discretion between the married couple,
order between the adult and child...
...and faith between friends.
You sound quite plausible, Lady Yoon Sooyeon.
Please don’t.
I can’t do it twice.
I like being Gaedong.
-Gaedong. -Yes.
I have something to tell you.
What is it about?
Gaedong!
Gaedong.
There.
Check it out.
Pure looking skirt that flutters men's heart...
...and elegant pale blue-green jade top.
What do you think? The king...
I mean, it's an outfit you can wear to see your lover.
Is it time for that already?
Of course! I've prepared it for you,
so go change at my room.
Gosh, Big sis. You haven't told her about the king yet?
It's all because of you.
No, never mind.
What do you mean never mind?
The selection process will be started soon.
Gaedong needs to know it to prepare!
I'll tell her instead.
I'll tell her.
So when exactly?
After few days, when the gathering is over.
Why are you talking about the gathering?
Did you hide something there?
Latest style ornaments? New goods?
Gosh, Big sis!
As Her Grace's wish,
why don't you end the case with dismissing the secretary of defense?
But...
...if I wrap up the case like this,
it’ll be hard to punish those who commit exploitation...
...using their authority.
Your Majesty.
Right now, you need to solidify your place and...
...sitting on the throne entirely is more exigent.
For this time,
you should work hand in hand with Her Grace.
Today, I'm going to announce something important.
As a widow, I act as a regent inevitably.
But it’s been over 100 days, since His Majesty...
...has ascended to the throne and he is now 23.
Therefore I’d like to hand over this...
...heavy burden to His Majesty.
Your Grace.
Due to his long-time livelihood at the outside of the palace,
I believe there will be a difficulty...
...for him to manage the affairs of the nation alone.
Please reconsider!
-Please reconsider! -Please reconsider!
His Majesty is now old enough...
to be qualified to decide and manage the affairs of nation,
therefore...
...I’ll no longer act as a regent from today.
I hope you can rule the nation with your kind heart, Your Majesty.
-Your grace is beyond measure! -Your grace is beyond measure!
I'm the one...
...who made that wench to go up to the highest rank in Joseon!
How dare she stops regency without my consent!
Who decided that?
Hyun.
Yes, I'll get that girl called Gaedong...
...and bring her to you, My Lord.
My Lord Husband.
Why haven't you been visiting the pleasure house at all?
I will not go there from now on.
Is it because of that noble lady?
It's fine.
You should start seeing that lady...
...and get married with her.
And you can just come when you have some time.
I'm sorry, Sumsum.
I don't think I can meet you anymore.
About meeting Kim Soo...
Don't go.
I made it happen so I'll take care of it.
I'm the one who crossed the line,
so I'll take care of it.
Soo...
...is my family.
When my brother wasn't there, he became my brother...
...and he became my friend.
-So... -So it'll hurt more and be harder.
But still,
I will do it.
I will.
Is there anything I can help?
Can you...
...come a step closer to me?
Is this...
...enough?
Be close to me...
...just this much.
This is enough for now.
Gaedong.
What are you hesitating since just now?
Did you do something wrong?
If you do, just tell me straight away.
You may able to lie for a moment,
but it takes decades to be forgiven.
I'll tell you after the gathering is over.
Whatever it is,
will you forgive me?
Can you give me your hand?
(Please try again next time.)
This is...
If you need another chance,
I'll give it to you.
So whatever it is, you need to tell me at once.
Soo.
Your outfit is...
-Come here quickly. -Hold on.
I have something to tell you.
I have something to tell you too. Let's go.
Soo...
How is this...
Do you remember this?
We always had our meal here.
The bowl that my father used...
...and the spoon you used.
Isn't it just same as before?
Soo, look at me.
-I said I have something to tell you. -Come over here.
The hydrangea that we planted is still here.
-Soo! -You promised!
You promised to be my family forever.
You promised that you'll become my family.
Soo.
We have changed.
No, I've changed.
This place had changed too.
But I changed it back.
I changed it back like how we used to live.
We...
...can be like before too. I'll make that happen.
I'm sorry.
Sorry...
I don't think I can.
Why?
Because you like that matchmaker?
I...
I wanted to go to you.
Because that's where I belong.
But...
But I don't think I can.
I know I'm going to get punished.
I know I'm bad, but...
But still...
What can I do when it's beyond my control?
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry, Soo.
My Lady.
You are...
Where were you?
I've been looking for you for so long.
I have something to tell you, My Lady.
I have an appointment, so come back next time.
It's about the swindler Young Master...
...that you're going to meet.
Flower Crew has been playing with you, My Lady.
I was choosing the books that you might like.
Which side are you?
Are you the pimp who sells information at the pleasure house...
...or the lowly matchmaker who humiliates woman for marriage?
It's not like that.
I'll tell you everything.
If you succeed,
did His Majesty promised a position?
Or did you promised to get paid...
...for meeting me behalf of him?
What in the world did you meet me for?
Because of you.
I met you because I missed you.
Liar...
I'm sorry,
but my heart for you is sincere.
-The promise that we made... -The person I promised to...
...is the king of this nation, not the lowly matchmaker.
If I'm not a king,
am I nothing to you?
Yes, you are.
If you're not going to be a king,
let me go.
Who is it?
Which noble lady met the king instead of me?
How much more are you going to make me miserable?
Family of Yoon,
Lady Sooyeon.
Did you say what will be carried inside is important?
You're wrong.
This ugly thing...
...can't be carried...
...nor be used.
If you want to carry noble things, you should've born nobly.
Not the useless man who can't even take the civil exam.
I'll keep her...
...by my side.
How so, Your Majesty?
I'll acquire the power.
The power that no one can harm,
even if I keep Gaedong next to me.
I'll find a way...
...and come back to you no matter what.
Once everything is settled, let's get married again...
...like we promised.
It was a path only for that one person.
That person...
...doesn't want this path.
Gaedong is no longer with me.
What am I...
...supposed to do on this path?
Who is it?
Which noble lady met the king instead of me?
Family of Yoon,
Lady Sooyeon.
What in the world is that wench?
Wait and watch.
Whatever her identity is,
I'll reveal it to the whole world.
Did Matchmaker Ma go somewhere?
He said he needs to go see some important client,
so he went out early in the morning.
Gee, when the prohibition of marriage’s been issued...
...and what client does he need to meet?
I'll be back.
Good luck with it.
What is it?
It hurts! Gosh, seriously!
I said it hurts!
Gee, take it easy!
I just got this silk from Mapo Port yesterday.
I've brought him, Lord Second State Councilor.
Lord Second State Councilor!
Why did you ask for me?
Many people are looking for you desperately.
(Chilnom)
My Lord!
Chilnom.
What will benefit me, if I report you to the government office?
If you do one simple job for me,
I'll pretend I don't know, so you can live as...
...a nobleman and wear nice clothes like now.
What do you want me to do, My Lord?
Flower Crew.
I'm very interested in that agency.
Tell me about it.
Which noblemen go there, what do they talk about and what do they do?
Tell me every single detail.
I'm sure...
...you don't want to go back there.
Please come this way.
She's waiting for you.
Please have a seat.
Our house's leaf tea is quite great.
I guess I can say they balance well.
Isn't today...
...the gathering day?
I've canceled it.
I don't think proving yourself with the gathering is enough.
At the queen selection process which all the fine noble ladies gather,
prove your qualification, My Lady.
If then,
I'll apologize and give that slave to you.
What do you say?
Would you like to try?
What do you mean...
I see you've brought many comrades with you,
Your Majesty.
What reason did you want to meet me outside,
sir?
Have you submitted Gaedong's application...
...for the selection?
I will not submit her application for the selection.
Your Majesty.
I will cancel this marriage.
I will not...
...send Gaedong to you.
(Flower Crew)
This is a marriage request from Ma Hoon who has nothing to Gaedong.
I'm thinking to try my best to eliminate you from the selection for the first time.
I said who is Yoon Sooyeon?
Do you want me to take you there again?
I've received a report.
Take him to the ministry of rites!
Wait until Gaedong is able to choose.
What will you do if I can't do that?
Don't make me become a king.