(All characters, places, and incidents in this drama...)
(are fictional and unrelated to historical events.)
I'm here with a marriage proposal.
What?
Hey, come here.
I had to go through hoops to sort everything out because of you!
Stone Head!
So why did you try to fool me with lies?
You swindler!
It's not a lie.
This is a marriage proposal letter...
sent by the blacksmith Kim Soo from Bukjeong Village.
Hey.
What are you doing here?
Soo.
I can't get married.
I used all my money looking for my brother,
and once I find him, I also need to find a house to live in together.
I'm barely able to make a daily living.
How could I get married?
I don't want to put that burden on you.
Gae Ttong.
Yes?
Do you know why you need two people to get married?
To share their burdens with one another.
If you carry all those burdens on your shoulders alone,
it's too difficult to handle.
You can let me...
carry your burden on my shoulders.
Let's do that...
and live together.
Soo.
Put it here. Be careful.
Yeon Hwa, your tempo sounds a bit slow.
Wash this one more time.
Of course, sir.
Tak Soo, handle that screen with extra care.
Yes, sir.
Sir, I look forward to a wonderful wedding.
You need not worry.
Are you nervous?
Father.
I'm so nervous, my heart is about to explode.
Are you that excited?
The hairpin.
I left the hairpin back at home.
The wedding will start soon. You need to hurry!
Here we go!
Is all the food ready?
Almost, sir.
What do you think you're doing?
I took off my shoes.
People might think you're the groom.
I can't help it, with my dashing looks and all.
Did you go see today's bride who lied to us before?
Why would I go see her?
She's just the same Stone Head I know.
No, she seems like the real thing today.
You can go check.
- Forget it. - Come on, you should go check.
Go and check how beautifully I dolled her up.
That feels good.
A little lower. Right there.
A little higher.
No, a bit lower. Lower.
Darn it. What am I doing here with you?
What can I do then? I'm itching all over,
and there's no one around to help me.
My goodness. This wedding thing is really frustrating.
You'll never become a noble lady acting like that.
By the way, I'm sorry.
You know, about that thing.
"That thing?"
About Lord Oh's daughter.
You acted like you'd never deal with a businessman like me.
But why did you let me arrange your wedding?
I thought you were a greedy swindler,
but you just seem like a picky businessman.
Others would've just turned a blind eye and ignored it.
Since they wouldn't have gotten caught anyway,
and even if they did, it wasn't their business.
But you didn't ignore the problem.
That's why I agreed to let you arrange our wedding.
I thought a wedding carried out by a picky businessman like you...
would be quite reliable.
Are you pleased?
Your groom nagged me so much, so I accepted him.
Since you've made up your mind,
I hope you don't break up and live happily.
- What is this? - It's raining!
It's suddenly pouring!
Move the food!
- What do we do? - Oh, gosh.
Why today, of all days?
Rain?
Is... Is it raining?
You don't have to worry. We installed shades,
so the wedding will proceed as planned.
It's not that.
Every time it rains,
something unfortunate happens to me.
Do you think the groom will run away or something?
It's a sun-shower.
The rain clouds are paying a quick visit...
like your valued guest to congratulate you on your wedding,
so do not be scared.
I will take responsibility if anything bad happens.
The best matchmaker in Joseon is right here.
Do you truly mean it?
Once you make a promise, you can't take it back.
Goodness. One moment he's sweet, the next he's all mean to me.
That fickle-minded man.
I wish my mother was here to see this.
What?
Gae Ttong is scared of rain.
Who are you guys?
What are you doing?
Let go. Identify yourselves!
Let go!
Let go of me! I asked you to identify yourselves!
Please forgive me for my rudeness.
Let's go. We have to hurry.
Yes, sir.
What's up with this moon-shower? Goodness.
It's "sun-shower".
It's a good omen.
- Where is the groom? - He forgot something important,
so he went to get it.
He's taking too long.
His place isn't that close, you know.
He'll be back shortly.
I'll go check on him.
Soo.
Soo! Soo.
Soo!
Father. Father!
- Let's go. - Father!
- Soo! - Father!
- Father! - Soo!
Soo!
I will not let you take my son.
Move!
I must go to the palace.
Hoon, what if something happened to him?
No, I'm sure he's fine.
I should go find out what's going on.
Hey, Troublemaker. Are you there?
This is... What on earth happened?
Stone Head.
I must cancel the wedding first.
Follow me.
We have to cancel this wedding.
Now? What kind of nosiness is this?
"Nonsense", not "nosiness".
Did something happen?
Kim Soo is gone.
What?
- What do you mean he's gone? - His father wasn't there either.
Then what about our money? All the foods, the costumes,
and the top-notch labor!
Who's going to pay for everything?
I said he should pay up-front,
- but you let him pay afterward! - That's not important.
What is important if that isn't?
What's the matter?
A bride mustn't step out of the chamber before the ceremony.
Is Soo not here yet?
He's just very shy.
- I'll go get him. - Wait inside.
- I'll go bring him. - Bring him, my foot.
He ran away!
Be quiet.
What did you say?
What do you mean Soo ran away?
No. That can't be.
Gosh, my money! That was all I had. My money!
My gosh. Kim! Are you there?
Kim! Kim!
My goodness.
- What is going on? - Gosh, I'm doomed.
They say that you never know what someone is really thinking.
How could Kim and his son stab me in the back like this?
How could they take your money and flee on the day of the wedding?
They're utterly shameless!
Oh, dear. The groom abandoned that young bride on their wedding day.
He did not abandon me!
My gosh, that's why the groom ran away.
He ran away because of her temper!
- No wonder he ran away. - Exactly.
- Obviously, he had a reason. - Yes.
- Right? - It's so obvious.
No. That is not true!
- She's in denial. - Let her believe it.
Soo would never do that to me.
Something must've happened to him.
You were in on this scheme too, weren't you?
I want my money back. Give me back my money!
- My money! - Enough.
Give me back my money.
I said, enough.
- Are you okay? - I'm not okay!
What is this mess?
We spent a fortune on this wedding.
That wedding dress was so expensive!
We'll go bankrupt!
- Young Soo. - Young Soo.
Young Soo, are you all right? Young Soo.
- Gosh. - It's raining.
What did I tell you?
Every time it rains, something unfortunate happens.
(Episode Two: Shyness)
(The Second Flower: Hydrangea)
Hey, Kim!
I'm headed to your son's wedding. Let's go together.
- Hong, let me borrow your horse. - What?
Hey, Kim. What is the matter with you?
Hey, you're going the wrong
way! I didn't know he was such a skillful rider.
He's just a little shocked.
He'll wake up soon.
What? "A little shocked"?
- We won't even get paid! - Enough.
All right, calm down.
Inhale deeply and exhale.
Hoon! What are you going to do?
I'll pay you back.
If Soo really ran away,
I will pay you back for everything.
So give me some more time.
Excuse me.
Is anybody here?
I heard Kim's son's wedding will be here at 11am.
Now that's strange.
Why is it so empty here?
Isn't Kim here yet? He left a while ago.
Did you see Moon Seok?
- Yes. - Where did he go?
A moment ago, he borrowed my horse and...
How much is it to borrow a horse?
Are you going to ride a horse dressed up like that?
People would think you're chasing your groom who has run away.
I actually am.
Just a second.
I borrowed this horse first...
What are you doing here?
That man owes me a fortune.
I said I'd pay off...
How can I trust you?
Chapter 17 of Flower Crew's rules. Wedding expenses.
The amended version.
"As of today, all wedding expenses must be paid upfront."
What are you saying? You talk too much.
What are you doing now?
What are you waiting for? Take my hand.
Hold on tight.
Who are you? Tell me who you are!
Your Highness, you're here.
I am your servant, Ma Bong Deok. I bow at your service.
I am not "Your Highness".
You must be mistaken.
I'm a blacksmith from Bukjeong Village.
My name is Kim Soo.
Please take me back home.
I'm afraid I can't do that, Your Highness.
I'm sure you're mistaken.
I live...
I told you to escort His Highness here with respect.
My apologies, Your Highness.
I just want to go home.
You're at the palace now.
And this place will be your home from now on.
A royal offspring born to a commoner?
A commoner? It is utterly ridiculous.
The Minister of Personnel is right.
A royal offspring unknown to the royal family suddenly appeared?
It is absolutely unreasonable.
Summon Prince Yeonwoo from Qing...
for the royal family to regain its stability soon.
Second State Councillor, you are the one who is being unreasonable.
His Majesty's son is in the palace.
Why summon Prince Yeonwoo?
There is no way...
a lowly blacksmith can be His Majesty's son.
Do you have any evidence?
Are you sure you didn't bring just anyone to the palace,
blinded by your desire for power?
"Just anyone"?
Watch your language, Second State Councillor.
The evidence is here.
Isn't he...
the Commander of the Royal Guard who disappeared 20 years ago?
What should we do with the Commander of the Royal Guard?
He won't back down easily.
Don't worry.
He'll show up on his own...
and hand the most precious treasure over to us.
Your Highness, I am your servant, Moon Seok.
Show me the evidence.
Here is the secret order I received from His Majesty the late King...
to take good care of the Crown Prince.
- A secret order? - The late King?
- What is going on? - A secret order?
All I want is...
that you raise him to be an ordinary man...
who can find happiness in the most trivial things.
I will, Your Majesty.
I hope he will never...
have to...
govern this country.
But if that happens,
I ask you to be his loyal servant.
Can you do that?
With pleasure, Your Majesty.
As the water flows...
I hope he will...
grow up peacefully...
like the flowing water.
Therefore, I name him...
Soo, meaning water.
As your loyal subject, I shall carry out your order, Your Majesty.
Lee Soo is the only family His Majesty the late King has.
The heir to the throne is...
Lee Soo, His Majesty the late King's son.
Start preparing the coronation ceremony immediately.
- Yes, Your Highness. - Yes, Your Highness.
Your Highness.
Your Highness, do you need anything?
You're at the palace now.
And this place will be your home from now on.
Something is wrong.
This is impossible.
How is Father doing?
How is Gae Ttong?
Everyone must be looking for me.
Soo!
Where are you?
Soo!
I'm going to kill you when I find you!
Soo!
Soo! You're so dead!
Soo!
His name is Kim Soo. Have you seen him?
Do you know Kim Soo from the village south of here?
Excuse me. I'm looking for this man.
Please look closely.
Do you know Kim Soo from the village south of here?
- Excuse me! - Yes?
I'm looking for this man. Have you seen him?
No.
Excuse me!
Have you seen this man?
Excuse me. I'm looking for this man.
Wait. I'm looking for this man.
Soo!
Where are you?
Soo!
Look more closely.
I think this man was headed to the palace.
- Palace? - I'm sure of it.
Oh, my goodness! What is that stench!
It's horse oil used only for the palace lamps.
The stench is so strong, you can smell it from miles away.
Oh, I see.
I think that lady was mistaken.
This is the end of the street.
Would he have gone to the mountain or a palace on a horse?
Soo's father hasn't even been to the capital, let alone a palace.
I'd rather believe he headed to the mountain.
Then where on earth do you think they've gone?
Your Majesty,
have you...
been well all this time?
I, Moon Seok...
shall carry out your order...
as your loyal subject, Your Majesty.
9pm!
(A signal from 9pm to 11pm)
9pm!
We'll take two rooms.
One room is fine.
When will you save up using money so recklessly?
You should be more frugal.
The money you saved up all your life may vanish in the blink of an eye.
My gosh, what a rare sight.
I've never seen a woman ask for one room first.
Oh, my! I know what's going on. You're newlyweds, aren't you?
I knew it! You've just been married.
Follow me then. Come on now.
I believe we should use separate rooms.
It's just for one night. Do you know how much money you can save?
Don't you worry. I won't lay a hand on you.
Oh, boy. Here you go.
Sorry for making you wait.
This is a special drink I made just for newlyweds.
It's a drink to revive your energy.
Really?
I hope you live happily ever after.
Stamina!
A drink?
- What? - Come here.
What?
- Take it off. - What?
Hey, don't. Don't come near me!
Turn around.
So I can take it off.
Take what off?
Your hairpin.
Your husband should be the one doing this.
Taking this off.
You should've told me in the first place.
I'll find a proper husband who will put that hairpin in your hair soon.
Don't say that.
Soo will return.
You can help me with that hairpin again then.
He won't return.
So you should give up and get on with your life.
I'll go sleep somewhere else, so get some sleep.
Can't you stay?
If you leave like this right now,
it will really seem like I've been stood up.
Since it's a waste not to drink it, let's have a taste.
Why are you smiling?
That's the one and only cup, and I'm using it to drink with you.
Those are cups used by married couples.
Married couples aren't the only "one and only" things in this world.
We are one and only comrades.
Here.
- Comrades? - Comrades searching for Soo.
I'm trying to catch him, not find him.
Comrade, remember that it's always bottoms up at first.
Another cup?
Don't touch me.
Your Highness, you must wear it.
Please let me out of here.
I have somewhere I must go.
You cannot leave.
Father.
Father, did they hurt you?
Father, we need to leave.
What about Gae Ttong? How is she doing?
They keep addressing me as "Your Highness".
It doesn't make sense that I'm from a royal family, right?
Father.
It's not true, is it?
I'm your son, Kim Soo.
You are the son of the late King, Lee Soo.
So,
you must get dressed.
Father.
Leave us.
Soo. These are my last words as your father,
so listen carefully.
Once you wear that robe,
you cannot go back to who you were.
What do you mean?
This is your fate.
It was your destiny from the moment you were born.
So,
you must accept it.
Your Majesty,
I truly hope...
you become a wise king.
Your Majesty,
I give you this royal seal.
I hereby announce that Lee Soo,
who will continue the legacy of this kingdom,
has been appointed King of Joseon.
Hail the King!
- Long live the King! - Long live the King!
Hail the King!
- Long live the King! - Long live the King!
Hail the King!
- Long live the King! - Long live the King!
Hail the King!
- Long live the King! - Long live the King!
Hail the King!
- Long live the King! - Long live the King!
Why did I bring that thing with me?
You haven't forgotten the promise, right?
You said you'd hire a female matchmaker.
I'll be sure to find someone this time.
They say, "Strike while the irony is hot."
It's "iron", not "irony".
So will you keep your promise or not?
Sure, whatever.
Then I'll proceed with this.
About that girl, Stone Head...
Why are you bringing her up again? She brings bad luck.
Right, she may lose everything overnight...
because of one foolish man.
I feel really bad for that pretty girl.
What if she hangs herself?
Seriously, what if we have to hold a funeral for her?
Hens!
- Hens for sale. - Right.
She wouldn't be here as she is distraught at the moment.
We have fresh fish.
Ladies, where are you going?
All right! Come and choose!
- She is here. - They're all one yang...
regardless of size.
- Isn't it amazing? - My gosh!
Have you lost your mind?
You're selling a dress from your own wedding that was called off? Gosh.
Goodness, this totally ruined my day.
- Oh, dear. - No wonder the groom ran away.
- Gosh. - I knew it.
- Good grief. - I'm not buying that.
Hey, Matchmaker!
Matchmaker! Matchmaker!
Matchmaker!
Come here. Why don't you buy this?
I went through hoops to get it for you, and what? One yang?
This wedding dress is very cheap.
It can't get cheaper than this!
What are you waiting for? You should buy this.
Oh, do you not like this one?
Then how about this?
It's cool, isn't it? If you don't like this either,
how about something like this?
They're dried persimmons. Don't they look delicious?
You want one, don't you?
You should buy them.
Come on.
- We enjoyed the food. - I hope to see you again.
We'll stop by again next time.
Goodbye.
Do you really think it's okay for you to sell these to me?
I don't need those things at all,
but you need to use them often.
So I sold them to you at dirt-cheap prices.
What's your problem?
Fine, you can eat it.
Consider yourself lucky.
They're in mint condition,
but you bought them for less than half price.
What did the officers at the Police Bureau say?
They told me to take it up with the local government office,
and the people there said I should go to the Police Bureau.
Someone's gone missing, and yet no one wants to help me find him.
Everyone's telling me to go somewhere else.
I told you I'd pay you back for what Soo owes you.
I won't ask you to take responsibility for it,
so take this back.
I'll make Soo pay me back twofold.
- Take it. - Why are you doing this?
Because Soo and I...
are family.
No matter what happens in life, you can always be sure that...
your family will stand at your side.
Come on. You'd better take it...
before I change my mind.
My lady, look at the pretty shoes.
Gosh, move over.
Oh, my. He's so handsome.
Are you all right?
Did you just put your foot there on purpose to trip me?
You saw it?
Only then will I have a reason to strike up a conversation with you.
My lady!
Isn't the young master so handsome?
Even the most beautiful flower wilts in 10 days.
Men who have nothing but good looks are useless.
I do not know who will marry that man,
but I truly pity her.
Oh, wait. I'll do it myself.
Your Majesty, I will help you undress.
Gosh, no. I can do it myself.
His Majesty shall now enter.
Welcome, Your Majesty.
Since you grew up outside of the palace,
you must be having a hard time...
adjusting to this new environment.
Think of me as your mother and let me take care of you.
I am your mother, you know.
Right?
Of course, Your Majesty.
Call me Mother.
Which way is Bukjeong Village?
I think it is that way, Your Majesty.
It is very far from here.
Will a hundred steps...
No.
Will a thousand steps get me there?
What's the point of all this?
Why can't I go there?
Brother.
What should I do now?
What are these?
I was forced to buy them.
I fell for a trick.
I didn't think you'd ever fall for anything.
By the way,
aren't these ours?
Did you buy them from Gae Ttong?
I felt too sorry for her.
Then again, she must have had to sell these to survive.
I'm glad you bought them.
I heard she collects arrows from the hunting ground and sells them.
Are these from those arrows?
I think you were ripped off.
This one is dark. Is it faulty?
It's poison.
Poison?
Where did you get this anyway?
From Stone Head, of course.
An arrowhead covered with poison can't have been used for an animal.
Who would poison an animal he's going to eat?
It must have been used for hunting a person.
An arrowhead used to hunt a person?
How disturbing.
I'm intrigued. I'm very curious.
Why don't I find out where this comes from?
Sure.
What's the big deal about that faulty arrowhead?
When is the interview for this?
It's at 11am.
Don't forget.
Everything is good now.
You don't have to worry about anything.
His Majesty is in our hands.
But he keeps insisting on going back to his private home.
He doesn't seem to feel comfortable in the palace yet.
He was brought here in the middle of his wedding,
so that's understandable.
He lost his bride just like that.
He must be heartbroken.
But to get over a woman, you need another woman.
Court Lady Choi.
- Yes, Your Highness. - Assemble the court ladies.
Your Majesty.
- Your Majesty. - Your Majesty.
Come here, Your Majesty.
Stop it.
- Your Majesty. - Your Majesty.
Let's do something fun.
Your Majesty.
- Your Majesty. - Your Majesty.
Unbelievable.
They are the prettiest girls in the country.
He probably needs more time.
There is still one thing left to try.
(Matchmakers Needed)
Take a look.
I love the scent and the view.
I couldn't ask for more.
How do you like my scent today?
- I blended some scents together. - When the women smell so nice,
why would I be interested?
I hope Hoon will like at least one of these women.
I'm sure he will.
Perfumed sachets from Naseong!
Perfumed sachets!
Perfumed sachets from Naseong!
Take a look.
You should try too.
What is this?
This is where that condescending jerk works.
"Five yang paid upfront"?
This is it.
(Matchmakers Needed)
You failed.
Next.
Come in.
Go outside.
You may start.
What did you say?
- You may start. - I can't hear you.
- You failed. - Did I pass?
I'm Lee So Hyun from Janggol Village.
You may start.
Beautiful.
- I say she passes. - I say she passes too.
I say she fails.
Next.
She looks extraordinary.
- I say she passes. - I say she passes too.
I say she fails.
Next.
I say she passes.
- I say she passes too. - I say she fails.
Next.
There's no one left now.
Are you going to hire someone or not?
Stone Head?
What are you doing here?
I told her to come in for an interview.
What?
He made a mistake.
You can go back.
I don't think he did.
- You want an interview? - Yes.
Look at what it says here.
"Looking for someone competent and hardworking."
"Good looks are a plus."
It's perfect. I want this job.
Whatever tasks you give me, I'll do my best.
- I say she fails. - Why? She's pretty.
I say she passes.
Go back now.
I'll still pay you for coming here.
Why can't I do it?
Stone Head.
Do you even know what a matchmaker does?
I don't.
But I do know how a woman feels after being stood up by her husband.
You don't know...
how that feels, do you?
As I know how that feels better than anyone else,
I'll do my best so that no woman gets stood up by her husband.
Isn't that enough?
Go back for now.
We'll let you know the result later.
Hoon, we need to talk.
What's with you?
- What do you mean? - You let Stone Head distract you.
You're usually so good at separating your emotions from business.
I'm still keeping my emotions separate from the decision.
"The work is too hard. There's too much work."
"The place is too rough."
Everyone is so picky, making excuses.
She's better than them at least.
We are people who bless our clients.
How will we run our business...
with an unlucky stone head like her?
I'm going to quit if you hire her.
I'm serious.
- What's wrong? - It's an emergency.
I'm afraid we must leave this place.
I heard someone is mysteriously...
looking into the source of the arrowheads.
It's a matter of time before they find out we sold them.
Don't worry.
Even if we're caught, I have someone powerful watching my back.
Don't be such cowards over a couple of arrowheads.
We're not cowards.
It's because it may not be as simple as it seems.
I heard there was...
poison smudged on those arrowheads.
There's no good in being caught, so let's leave the capital for now.
Right, that's a good idea.
But what about that Gae Ttong girl?
She asked you to find her brother.
How could I find a slave who went missing 10 years ago?
What if she reports you to the authorities?
She can't.
That brat Gae Ttong ran away...
after burning her Slave Ownership Paper.
Even if her brother is alive, she can't report it.
That's why she came asking me for help.
- Let's go then. - Okay.
Where are you going so hurriedly?
How's the search for my brother going?
I'm about to find him soon, so don't you worry.
Really? I'm so grateful.
No problem. Come on, let's go.
I should get going. Let go.
Have a good day then.
This arrowhead is sold on the market,
and it's quite common.
There's no place that doesn't use this arrowhead in Joseon.
Is that so?
How do you know so many things? I'm impressed.
Did you hear anything else?
I heard the Second State Councillor asked about this arrowhead too.
The Second State Councillor?
Thank you. You can go now.
Bye.
- Wait. - Get out!
- Wait, no! - Get out of here!
What do you mean, go ask somewhere else?
How could you do this?
You said the same thing last time.
A person has gone missing.
You should at least pretend to look for him!
Do you know how many times you've done this?
Please, open the door!
His name is Kim Soo. Please!
Is it raining outside?
It just started to fall.
I'm worried that pretty girl might catch a cold.
It even rained on her wedding day.
It rained on her wedding day?
Do you mean Stone Head?
Yes. I saw her protesting miserably in front of the government office.
Gae Ttong...
is afraid of the rain.
Get up.
- It's okay. - I told you to get up.
I'm okay, so just leave.
It's just a bit of rain, and it's no big deal.
How could you be so foolish?
Has your head really turned to stone,
after being called Stone Head so often?
I said I'm okay.
I'm fine!
Get ahold of yourself.
Your husband has really run away.
How long will you keep waiting like a fool?
I wish that were really true.
I wish he really just ran away,
saying he'd be fine and happy without me.
If that was the case,
I would forget him...
and just disappear.
But what if Soo...
got kidnapped or something? What should I do?
What if he's gone missing like my brother?
What do I have to do then?
That's why I have to check at least!
Your Highness.
Last night, in His Majesty's bedroom...
Who are you?
Your Majesty.
My apologies.
I have committed an unforgivable sin, Your Majesty.
- Your Majesty. - Don't come any closer.
I must protect my fidelity and chastity.
Hence, do not come any closer.
This is...
an order.
What? Fidelity and chastity?
Why would a king...
care about things like fidelity and chastity?
This is all because...
he has not forgotten that girl he left back at home.
Then what shall we do now?
Let's do it my way now.
I heard there's a girl His Majesty almost married.
I need you...
to take care of that girl.
There is nothing left for you to take.
What brings you here this late? Shouldn't you be in bed?
Find her.
Wait. Stop.
(Special thanks to Cho Seong Ha, Cho Ryeon, and Ahn Sang Tae...)
(for their guest appearances.)
(Flower Crew: Joseon Marriage Agency)
I'd like you to work for me as a matchmaker for now.
Is it true? Did you really tell her she can live there forever?
Are you saying you didn't see His Majesty's face?
Someone's hurt? Who?
She's just an apprentice who can be fired at any time.
Know your place and stop trying to intervene.
One day, you'll be taught a serious lesson because of that mindset.
Where are you, Gae Ttong?
Kim Soo, you jerk!
Gae Ttong!