(All characters, places, and incidents in this drama...)
(are fictional and unrelated to historical events.)
Please forgive me for my rudeness,
Your Majesty.
How did you know?
I just made a guess.
I've become certain now.
I knew it was him.
Kim Moon Seok, the blacksmith.
What is he doing here?
There aren't many doors in the capital...
that make such a heavy sound when they open and closed.
This is one of the four main gates that lead to the royal palace.
This smell...
My goodness. How could the smell be so horrible?
It is the palace.
The blacksmith's money Kim Soo disappeared with...
was paid back by someone.
The person actually paid double.
Where did so much money...
come from overnight?
A hairpin made of gold and jade,
which only queens can have.
The Crown Prince passed away from disease...
and a new king suddenly appeared...
two days after Kim Soo's wedding.
And the current king who suddenly...
rose to the throne.
Kim Soo's disappearance...
Now I understand everything.
This time, it was difficult for me to figure out as well.
It wouldn't have been hard for the best matchmaker in Hanyang.
You can speak comfortably to me, Your Majesty.
How could I talk down to you, sir?
Please stand up.
Isn't it so strange?
When you used to be a blacksmith,
those clothes suited you perfectly,
but now, you seem like you're in someone else's clothes.
So please forgive me for my rudeness before.
I will.
By the way, what about Gae Ttong...
Where is Gae Ttong right now?
I went to her house, but she wasn't there.
You know where she is, right?
Your Majesty.
Gae Ttong is...
staying with me right now.
A while ago, an assassin broke into your home,
so I had no choice but to bring her.
An assassin? Was she hurt?
She is safe now.
But I cannot guarantee she'll be okay in the future.
We don't even know the identity of the assassins,
but if they find out that she was about to be wedded to a king,
I doubt she will be okay.
So I recommend you consider her dead...
and forget about her.
I'm partly responsible for accepting your marriage recklessly,
so I'll make sure that Gae Ttong...
finds a proper husband and help her get married.
Sir, what are you talking about?
You promised we'd become man and wife.
What do I have to do, sir?
What can you do, Your Majesty?
You went through all this trouble just to meet me secretly.
That's the position you're in right now.
What will you do with Gae Ttong?
Will you make her a concubine?
That's nonsense!
What do you take me for, to say something like that?
You know very well that the only woman...
for me in this world is Gae Ttong.
I'm afraid our paths will have to end here.
Since you're sitting on the throne, I hope you become a wise king.
I will bring her back.
I will have her stay beside me.
How?
I'll become more powerful.
Powerful enough so no one would hurt us...
even if Gae Ttong is beside me.
So...
until then, please protect Gae Ttong for me.
How can you trust me...
and leave her in my hands?
I don't know about anyone else,
but if it's you...
I can.
(Episode Five: A Secret Love)
(The Fifth Flower: Wind Flower)
Kim Soo. I can't believe he became the king.
A thug who ran away with money would suit him better.
Stone Head, what's the matter?
Where have you been?
Well, I just went for a walk.
You should've told me.
Were you worried?
Of course, I was.
You just vanished into thin air.
I was worried that you might disappear...
like my brother and Soo did.
I'm...
not going anywhere.
Where would I go? This is my home.
So get off me now, will you?
Stone Head.
I did that without even realizing it because I was so happy to see you.
Gae Ttong.
Yes?
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.
Soybean sprout soup would be good.
You said you'll make breakfast tomorrow.
It'll be good for a hangover.
What? I have to make it?
Look here, Mr. Matchmaker!
I heard you wanted to see me.
I heard you have been going out of your way...
to show Seo Yun around Hanyang.
Take good care of her just until her wedding details are finalized.
It is not a big deal at all.
I was quite bored, but I now have a friend to talk to.
I am enjoying it.
I know you do not mean it,
yet you say it without even batting an eye.
It is all because I learned from my excellent teacher who is before me.
That being said, I think you are now ready for a bigger assignment.
They will soon put out a call for candidates for the King's bride,
and I plan to recommend you as a candidate.
Chun Sim, bring an information broker.
Yes, my lady. I've heard of one...
at Wolhyanggwan who collects all sorts of rumors.
I'll bring this broker, my lady.
(Choi Ji Young)
He already has this beautiful lady right by his side.
Why look further?
This wench does laundry at the courtesan house.
How dare you think she is good enough for my dear son?
The Second State Councillor wants his niece to marry my son.
Mother.
Why do you think she did all that laundry?
Ji Young volunteered to do it so that I could study.
Were you able to study because of her?
I was the one who raised you alone, working as a seamstress,
and I made sure you came in first place in the exam.
I just want you to marry a decent lady.
Can you still not understand why I'm doing this?
Mother, just this once.
Please let me have my way, just this one time.
If you insist...
You may enter.
I wish to have that matchmaker...
handle all marriages in our family from now on.
- Who is she? - Be quiet.
Who is that matchmaker?
Her name is Sa Wol.
Every April, she's so busy that she doesn't even have time to sleep.
Goodness, what is happening here?
Hey, you! Don't you dare cut in.
Line up, please.
I mean, that used to be the case, back in the day.
Calamity began for her when she met Hoon.
- Why? - Because he said every match...
she picked based on natal charts wouldn't work out.
Anyway, we went through hoops to snag this opportunity,
but Sa Wol took it from us. What will you do now, Hoon?
Who says I will let her take it?
So what is your plan?
Bend the chimney or remove the fuel.
If you wish to prevent a fire, you either have to bend the chimney...
or remove all firewood.
Goodness, gracious.
Can't he put it in layman's terms? He loves quoting difficult sayings.
So? What is your plan?
Are you saying we should take fail-safe measures?
Hence, we will work on Lady Kang's marriage first.
Good idea.
If the Second State Councillor finds another man for his niece,
Scholar Lee's mother simply can't marry him off to that family.
I knew it. Hoon, I didn't think...
you'd let Sa Wol take the whole thing from us.
But for us to do that, we must find out more about Lady Kang first.
From how she grew up to her personality and taste.
- That will be hard. - Gosh, you scared me.
I've sent a few lads out to gather information,
but it'll take a few days because she's from Jeonju.
And I heard Scholar Lee's mother is already preparing to send a napchae.
(Napchae: documents sent by the groom's family to the bride's)
If those papers reach the Second State Councillor's residence first,
this wedding can't happen.
Go bring a courtesan that looks most ladylike.
We'll disguise her as a noble lady and find out what's going on.
Gae Ttong can do it.
She has a nice figure.
And she has a ladylike face.
Everyone will be fooled if she keeps her mouth shut.
You have a tendency to overestimate Three-Month Temp's capabilities.
Just go bring a courtesan.
Don't you know that noble ladies and courtesans are like enemies?
If you insist, I will just do it.
My goodness, even you're being like this?
I even fooled you the other day.
She looks like a real fairy!
You called me a fairy.
Just putting on a skirt doesn't make you a noble lady.
I'm totally on board.
Three-Month Temp is vicious. I'm against this idea.
Until when are you going to call me "Three-Month Temp"?
I am a professional matchmaker now.
So trust me just once.
I'm confident that I won't get caught this time.
You decide.
Are we doing this or not?
But if they find out that she was about to be wedded to a king,
I doubt she will be okay.
So I recommend you consider her dead...
and forget about her.
Then I won't be able to live.
Remember Lord Kim's daughter whom we worked for a few years back?
It's one of the dresses she used to wear before she got married.
But what about her status?
How are we going to turn her into a noblewoman so fast?
I can take care of it.
(Yun Su Yeon)
(Deceased)
May I...
borrow your name?
That is our biggest problem.
What made you go along with this idea?
Stop what you're doing.
Do you want some?
Put that down. Stand up and follow me.
I'm in the middle of eating.
Let me finish this first!
Yes, let her finish her food first.
They say rice is better than the song of birds.
It's "bread",
not "rice".
We have to turn her into a lady within two days?
That would be a mirage.
A "miracle", not a "mirage".
Forget it.
I thought it was a "mirage".
Is that for me?
Let me try it on.
Are you sure you can do this?
How hard can it be?
There are countless things to learn.
But as long as you master the basics,
you'll be able to trick people for a while.
Let me prepare you for the tea ceremony first.
Watch me, and do as I do.
Lift your cup with your right hand.
Support it with your saucer with your left hand.
How will you become a noble lady this way?
Sit over here.
Try lifting the cup again.
Like this?
Hold your cup with your right hand.
Support the cup with the saucer with your left hand.
Like this?
Yes.
And drink your tea...
slowly in 2 or 3 sips.
When the host says, "Let's drink our tea",
you say, "Yes, let's drink."
Try it.
Let's drink our tea.
Yes, let's drink.
Do you have a problem?
Put on a smile and be more gentle.
Like this?
Like this.
This is too difficult.
I can't say anything like this.
You should not say too much.
All you have to say is, "Yes, let's do that."
Yes, let's do that.
When you want to refuse something,
say, "I appreciate your offer, but I'm fine."
I appreciate your offer, but I'm fine.
Keep a smile on your face even when you refuse something.
Why should I look fine even when I don't like something?
I appreciate your offer, but I'm fine.
Your feet should not point outward. Keep them straight.
Make sure your dress does not flutter too much.
Your feet should neither touch this line nor get too far away from it.
Keep your back straight.
Keep your head straight too.
My head?
Gosh.
Turn around.
What is this?
This will turn you into a lady.
What?
Boss.
These...
What do you mean?
Never mind. You don't have to know.
Why are you working so hard?
It's not like you'll get a prize if you do well.
I don't want any more brides...
to cry.
You promised we'd become man and wife.
I will bring her back.
I will have her stay beside me.
Gae Ttong.
While we're at it, how about you really become a noble lady?
I can make that happen.
Do you expect me to do this again?
I don't think so.
Even if you can live comfortably for the rest of your life?
But how will I find my brother?
What about Soo?
I won't be able to meet those two if I become someone else.
I kept my name...
even when I was being chased so that those two could find me.
My brother said he'd come find me.
He promised me.
So let me continue to live as Gae Ttong.
Yes, you're Gae Ttong.
You'll never be a noble lady.
My goodness.
Have you been eating and cleaning with these hands?
I can't believe these are a woman's nails.
It must have been hard.
Don't be ashamed of these hands.
They've worked sincerely.
What do you think? Doesn't it smell lovely?
Your body must smell good first to take you to nice places.
Thank you.
Come on out.
Young Soo, you underestimated your talent.
I realized I'm much more talented than I thought.
If we succeed this time,
you better pay me twice my regular wage.
Why? You don't like it?
It's not bad.
You and your cranky attitude.
Why don't you turn around?
They even have their own rules for when they sit.
Usually, Lady Kang, the daughter of the Second State Councillor...
will sit in the center.
Then the others will sit according to their ranks.
So you should sit at the way end.
Why should I?
The place where I flop down first becomes my seat.
Thank you for joining our tea ceremony.
May I offer you some tea then?
- Yes, please. - Yes, please.
- Bring the tea. - Yes, ma'am.
I was planning on offering jakseol tea,
but the scent of the lotus was so lovely, that I changed my mind.
Why are you telling me that now?
Since I just heard now.
I only taught her how to pour warm tea.
My hand feels a bit uncomfortable,
so can someone pour the tea for me instead?
It seems like we have a new member today.
How about letting Lady Yun do it?
Can you come help me?
Me?
[VIU Ver] jTBC E05 'Flower Crew: Joseon Marriage Agency' "A Secret Love" -♥ Ruo Xi ♥-
What is that?
Before you pour the tea,
this is to cool it shortly for a better aroma.
Why are you pouring cold tea into the bowl?
(A bowl used to cool off hot tea)
At the tea ceremony where I usually attend,
we do this to bring out a better aroma.
Now, let's drink.
One sip,
two sips,
and savor the aroma while drinking.
The "sammyo" harmonize with each other exceptionally.
When you describe the taste of tea,
say, "The sammyo harmonize with each other exceptionally,"
and you won't need any other words.
What does "sammyo" mean?
Sammyo means to see with your eyes,
to feel the aroma, and to savor with your mouth.
Drinking it in Lady Yun's way...
lets us appreciate the aroma even more.
Thank you for sharing your wisdom.
It's only been 15 minutes.
I know that.
You seem to visit this place more than the courtesan house recently.
Since this place is more interesting than the courtesan house lately.
Look at yourself. You seem like...
an anxious parent who sent his child off to the village school.
What do you mean, a parent?
It's just because someone asked me for a favor.
Look here. If a man who is promised to be wedded...
entrusts his future wife in another man's hands,
what does that mean?
What lunatic would entrust his woman to another man?
Is there a woman you like?
I'm talking about a client.
Chapter six of Flower Crew's rules.
The client's information obtained through business...
must not be disclosed to a third party or person.
I can't tell you since it's the rule.
I didn't know I was considered a third party.
Anyhow, it's got to be one of these two.
Either the man is very trustworthy,
or there seems to be...
no possibility whatsoever that his lady will fall for him.
The former is unlikely unless they're brothers,
so he probably asked that man to take care of his lady...
because he's not charming at all as a man.
I don't think that's where he was coming from.
Come on. It's like asking a dog to look after a cat.
Even if they're left alone together,
nothing will happen.
Mother.
I know you wouldn't like this.
You told me to give this to the one I love,
so you will ask me why I still have it.
But the thing is,
I think it will take some time...
for this to reach her hands.
Your Majesty.
The Commander of the Royal Guard...
will be sent to Gyeongsang Province as Provincial Army Commander.
(Provincial Army Commander: Junior second-rank military officer)
- Your Majesty. - Your Majesty.
Do not concern yourself with His Majesty for we will look after him.
You should leave now.
Even if you leave now, you will have to rush to get to Ulsan.
Eunuch Jang.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Please fix my attire.
You have not forgotten...
what I told you, right?
Please...
take care of yourself.
Return safe and sound,
Commander of the Royal Guard.
I will see you soon, Your Majesty.
Be safe,
Father.
Even if he was born to be King of the Beasts,
a toothless tiger...
is just a big cat after all.
This book seems very dear to her, so I'll find something inside.
("The Assistant Officer's Lady")
Here is the man she truly fancies.
What are you doing?
It's nothing.
That book.
Isn't it Seo Yun's book?
Hand it over. I must check.
No. Thank you, but it is okay.
"Thank you, but it is okay"?
Yes, it is fine.
So do not concern yourself with it and be on your way.
Give it to me.
Are you all right, my lady?
How dare you. Do you know how expensive this dress is?
Do not forget. You must not cause trouble.
Gosh, I can't cause trouble here.
I'm so sorry!
Step aside.
Will you take responsibility for this?
Yes, I will.
All right. Now, wait just a few minutes.
The stain is completely gone, right?
However, that does not mean she can undo her mistake.
Hey, why are you so cranky on this happy day?
The stain is completely gone. It looks brand-new!
Yes, she's right. It truly looks brand-new now.
Everyone makes mistakes, you know.
Please have some mercy and forgive her just this once.
- Yes, you should. - Yes, you should.
She says she will forgive you.
It's your lucky day.
Thank you, my lady. Thank you so much.
My gosh, you have a heart of gold.
Isn't she so kind?
- This is truly fascinating. - How did it get rid of the stain?
The Chief State Councillor's power is growing exponentially.
He even kicked out the Commander of the Royal Guard,
so there is no one to stop him now.
Hence, we need a new player as well.
How about Lord Yun Dong Seok?
Lord Yun Dong Seok?
I haven't heard that name in a while.
However, he has been living a reclusive life...
since resigning a number of years ago.
No one knows where he is...
or what he is up to.
Thus, we must find him.
Move over!
- What? What do you want? - Move.
What on earth is this about?
Hey, don't you see that this whole section is occupied?
You old geezer, you need to learn the concept of business ethics.
Go over there!
Let me sleep, will you?
Who are you? How dare you ignore me?
- Do you want to get kicked out? - Goodness.
Who am I?
I'm the owner of this house, you idiot!
So shut your mouth...
and go back to sleep.
Gosh.
Move!
Get out of my way!
Gosh, I'm tired.
Isn't she incredible?
She's not fussy like the girls in the city and is so open-minded.
It's not that she's open-minded. She's ungraceful.
Isn't that the ribbon we saw?
It's the one that handsome man picked out.
Thank you for today.
Take care.
Ma'am, this red ribbon looks perfect on you.
He gave it to that girl?
- Let's go. - Okay.
Boss!
This.
Your Majesty, I couldn't find the hairpin anywhere.
It's the only thing my mother left behind.
You must help me find it.
When the court ladies took the laundry this morning,
they must have taken it too.
- Let me go talk to them. - I'll go myself.
Your Majesty.
Who cleaned my bedchamber today?
By any chance...
Are you looking for this?
How did you...
I found it while sorting things out.
It looked very precious, so I kept it aside.
Thank you.
It must be very important to you.
I'll give this to someone very dear to me.
Someday...
I'll give it to her in person.
All right. It's your turn now.
You're known as the best matchmakers in Hanyang.
Show me your skills.
I think it'll be fun.
Let's do it.
Three-Month Temp, don't get intimidated by our skills.
(Kang Seo Yun)
At this rate, you'll die soon.
Are you talking to me?
Yes, you fool.
The man your parents chose for you will destroy your family.
Your whole family will be exterminated,
and you'll see no offspring.
Your wedding will be your funeral.
Is that right? My goodness.
What should I do now?
What else?
Avoid your misfortune.
Pray with all your devotion at the shrine day and night.
Then, an important person...
who will make your family prosperous will come from the southeast.
Take it.
You might be splashed with water on your way back.
- I might be splashed with water? - Get out.
Okay.
You're not only beautiful...
but also brilliant at acting.
You flatter me.
You did a good job.
Thank you.
Let's go.
Let's go take a look at those flowers.
Will it really rain?
Please. I beg you.
Please.
I beg you.
Please.
You must have an ardent wish.
Pardon?
Pray with all your devotion at the shrine day and night.
Then, an important person...
who will make your family prosperous will come from the southeast.
(The Chief Officer's Love)
A group of matchmakers called Flower Crew...
dealt with Lady Seo Yun's marriage.
Flower Crew?
Darn it.
Chief State Councillor, your son got me.
Not this?
The groom wants to...
proceed with...
the napchae with Lady Choi.
- Yes! - We did it!
What are you doing?
- Can we have some meat now? - Yes, we can.
Get off me!
I can't believe it.
This is the rogue's hideout.
I thought he'd ran far away,
but he's still hiding within the capital.
A few days ago, the owner of a paper shop...
saw him while shopping for supplies.
Thank you.
You're really not going to tell Gae Ttong?
Some people tried to kill her before.
There's no guarantee they won't be from the same gang.
For now, I'll check on my own first.
You are...
His Majesty invited a girl into his bedchamber?
Yes.
He didn't kick out the court lady who visited his bedchamber.
See? I told you I was right.
There is no one...
he can rely on in this lonely palace except for a woman.
That darned king.
Why can't he send someone more talented?
What sort of warrior is so clumsy?
Tell your master that wedding will never take place.
It's me, Gae Ttong.
Gae Ttong?
That hurts.
What are you doing...
Did someone threaten you for not accepting his offer?
Why are you here?
Since this is my business.
Why did you leave me out?
It's dangerous. Go back.
No matter how dangerous it is, I'll go with you.
We're on the same team.
Weren't we family?
I thought you said Kim Soo was your family.
Of course, my Soo is family too.
As well as Flower Crew.
"My Soo", my foot.
How nice of you to have so many family members.
Anyway, since we're a team,
we should always stick together for good or for bad.
So don't even think about ditching me.
Nine o'clock!
(Between 9pm to 11pm)
It's almost curfew. The guards will start their patrol soon.
(After 10pm, a curfew was enforced.)
Follow me if you don't want to spend the night in jail.
Thank you for returning the hairpin,
but you should go now.
I already have a woman I love.
Now, and for the time to come,
I cannot give you what you want.
What do I have to do first?
My father worked at the village school,
so I naturally learned how to read and write...
since I was a kid.
I'm sure...
I'll be of help to you.
I'll be...
your nighttime friend, Your Majesty.
Do you not like that either?
What did you say your name was?
It's Se Ah.
Se Ah.
All right, Se Ah.
Thank you.
I think I've gained a good nighttime friend.
The Chief State Councillor...
will get rid of you soon?
Then I'll have to stop him.
Just get rid of me.
- What? - You must reassure them.
You must make them believe that you're alone.
To do that,
you must get rid of me.
Make yourself comfortable.
Why are you scaring those rats that were sleeping comfortably?
You should sleep there since you're a woman.
Is it because you're scared?
That's what you call being considerate.
Don't complain later that your back aches or something.
The rats weren't the problem.
Hey, you.
How could your sleeping habits be so...
(Flower Crew: Joseon Marriage Agency)
Now, shall we go meet the real swindler?
If you want to know, tell me who is backing you.
Where is he?
Isn't there something strange about her?
Seeing you come all the way here like this,
I guess it's your turn to talk to me.
No, I won't do it.
What if everyone becomes miserable because of me?
Since you took my luck, nothing bad will happen.
I want you to report...
everything His Majesty does from now on.
Forget that blacksmith now.
Just tell me you don't want to look for him.
He is...