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[The Matchmakers]

[Production supported by]
[The Ministry of Arts]
[Korea Creative Content Agency]

[This is a work of fiction. Characters, places, agencies, incidents, organizations, religion, and the setting have no connections to real life.]

[All animals were filmed under expert supervision.]

One out of 10,000 people are born with the ability to recognize nuptial ties and

people with this special ability existed in all ages.

They were priests in the ancient times and

they were called the matchmakers in Silla*.
(One of the three ancient kingdoms of Korea)

They were known to have possessed great power and wealth.

If you read Memorabilia of the Three Kingdom's separate volume on sorcerers,

most matchmakers who had great influence over Goryeo were women.

But they started disappearing as Joseon rose because of its Confucian social order.

Their method of recognizing nuptial ties is unknown as it is not recorded.

Even among matchmakers, those born more powerful than others

would end up matching people without even realizing it.

Matchmakers were known as sorcerers of loneliness, not love, by the people of Silla.

This is because people who marry matchmakers live short lives without exception.

Which is why many matchmakers are widows.

[Jung Soon Deok / Age: 27 / Left State Minister's second daughter-in-law and a peddler / Special Note: double life]
Couples I match up live happily and have many children.

So, families with daughters tend to come to me more often.

I can just see it.

Whether they are a match or not.

You can say I was born with the ability to recognize fate.

[Episode 1: I have not fallen for you.]

He is Shim Jung Woo, who took first place in Year of Yellow Rat's state exam.

I heard you are the youngest first place since Joseon was found.

And his looks are also just as great.

Yes, he scored much better than second place, too.

So we were also surprised while judging.

Oh, is that so?

Shim Jung Woo, this year's first-place,

is to be appointed as deputy mayor at Pyeongyangbu, which is vacant at the moment.

Reflect on your young, innovative thoughts and do great things.

Your Majesty, that is too great of an appointment-

I will serve Your Majesty's words and turn the chaotic Pyeongyangbu into

a corruption-free city with my brilliance and ingenuity, Your Majesty.

Yes, go ahead.

Young ones these days just do not know how to be humble. Aigoo.

Getting a high position at a young age has been said

to be the worst of the three misfortunes in life.

Watch your behavior so as not to buy unwarranted jealousy.

Rather than become a lowly third place at an old age,

I think living in misfortune with a high position at a young age is not bad.

Is that also because I am too young to know better?

Princess, you cannot be here.

Princess.

Princess!

Why would I marry the Princess?

I am bound to leave for Pyeongyangbu tomorrow, according to His Majesty's order.

A prince cannot take public office.

That position is assigned to In Hyeon now.

His Majesty will give you a big house in Bukchon as a wedding gift and

your hyung will receive a public office.

So this is a great opportunity for you and your family.

Also, you will become a member of the Royal Family,

which will be a great support for us, Dongno Party.

Of course. It is all thanks to your help, Your Excellency.

If it is such a great opportunity, your unmarried second son,

In Guk hyungnim, can become Prince.

The Princess has chosen you.

Book of Rites said marriage is taking the good parts of the two families,

serving the ancestors and continuing the lineage.

This means marriage is a matter between families.

So how can the Princess decide who becomes prince, only according to her liking?

This is against the rites.

That is enough.

The marriage between you and Princess is my will.

So, just submit and obey.

F-Father, do you not know my dream is to become chief state minister?

I will never become a prince who cannot take public office!

Are you happy to receive a big house in Bukchon by selling your son?

Watch what you say to Father!

Hyungnim, you are unintelligent and greedy,

so you are easily prone to becoming a corrupt official.

W-What did you say?

Mark my words,

if you want to keep the position you got by selling your younger brother for a long time.

Bride and Groom, bow to each other.

Bride, bow to your right.

Groom, bow once to the bride.

- Princess, Princess!
- Princess!

- Princess!
- Princess!

Princess!

Her Highness has passed away.

Her Highness passed away even before this sign board from His Majesty was put on.

How unfortunate.

She fainted during the wedding ceremony.

Wait, so they could not even spend the first night together?

That is right.

He is a complete widow of a prince.

A prince cannot even remarry or take in concubines.

What is the use of this gigantic house?

[8 years later]

It looks this beautiful from the outside.

Just how beautiful would it be inside?

- Aigoo, you are here?
- Hello.

They are sure to prohibit marriages next month,

so it is a matter of time now.

So make sure to remember, everyone.

Let us share any information you have instead of holding onto

all of them for yourself and fail like last time.

My, I said I understand!

How long will you talk about that?

By the way, marriage prohibitions only last about a month, right?

- Why are you so...
- Serious about it?

Because most families have to report their virgin daughters during marriage prohibition.

I know that, too.

But marriage prohibition is short, and it is a good thing to be chosen as Princess Consort.

Are you from the countryside or something?

It's N.K.J.

N.K.J.?

It means the next king is Prince Jin Sung, the Left State Minister's nephew, anyway.

Which means, even if you get married to the current Crown Prince, who is young and sick,

you are bound to become deposed princess consort.

So, who would want their daughters to end up in that mess?

So, families with daughters will rush to engage their daughters to someone

before marriage prohibition, so we will be busy to set them up.

And we just have to strike the iron while it is hot.

There will not be a marriage prohibition this year.

What are you saying?

A palace maid I know said it is certain.

According to my intel, there will not be a marriage prohibition this year.

So do not embarrass yourselves trying to rush matchmaking for that excuse.

She is so awesome.

Who is that woman?

Awesome, my foot.

But if Yeojudaek* is saying so, it means it is not happening, right?
(A woman from Yeoju)

Exactly. Yeojudaek never misses.

Yeojudaek?

That woman is the guaranteed sell-out who only serves scholar-officials of Bukchon,

the goddess of matchmaking, right?

God, my foot.

Where are you going?

She said there is no marriage prohibition.

I need to go sell, then. Gosh, move it.

You will do as Yeojudaek says, anyway.

Gosh, wait for me!

Are you saying we need to postpone

Crown Prince's marriage because of the virgin ghost story?

Your Majesty,

there are record-high numbers of old maidens and bachelors in Hanseongbu right now.

What?

The virgin ghost story that spread within the capital is also

based on a virgin woman who took her own life out of pessimism.

So, I am concerned that her resentment will harm the nation's energy.

The untimely draught lately is also-

Are you saying the virgin women's resentments caused the draught?

W-Well, the thing is...

I was trying to say...

Because the heavens' way is too profound to be understood-

So what is your point, Minister of Defense?

Pardon?

R-Right, the point...

So what I am saying is...

W-Where, no- When men and women are like that, the nation's energy-

- What is he saying?
- Your Majesty.

The previous kings regulated getting married late because

neglecting young people who missed their marriable ages

caused catastrophes due to the broken balance between yin and yang.

We cannot say the recent draught is totally irrelevant to late marriages.

What you are saying is right, Left State Minister.

But it is not like the issues of old maidens and bachelors suddenly came upon us.

And we are discussing the Crown Prince's marriage right now.

That is why I am telling you this.

While a ghost story about a woman, who died because she could not get married, is spreading,

if there is a marriage prohibition for young Crown Prince's marriage on top of that,

women within the capital cannot marry even if they want to.

That is only for a-

Although marriage prohibition is indeed temporary,

it has a very significant symbolic meaning.

When we should encourage people to marry, how could the country prohibit marriages?

It is irrational and impractical.

Please reconsider your decision.

Please reconsider your decision.

They delayed the Crown Prince's marriage last year, saying he was too young.

And this year, they bring up an old issue of the old maidens and bachelors?

How outrageous.

The Left State Minister is certainly stalling for time since he supports Prince Jin Sung.

But the Crown Prince's marriage seems difficult this year.

No!

I will marry off the Crown Prince by June as planned, and

obtain the Crown Prince's appointment letter in August when the ambassador goes to the Ming Dynasty.

- However-
- You think they will let Crown Prince marry next year?

I cannot delay it any longer.

Find a reason to marry off the Crown Prince by June.

Without fail.

It will not be easy to find a reason.

Even the previous king could not solve the issue of old maidens and bachelors.
[Minister of Defense Park Bok Gi]

[Hanseongbu Mayor Kim Moon Gun]

It is still not over.
[Left State Minister Jo Young Bae]

The Crown Prince's marriage is never going to happen now.

We cannot stop the Crown Prince's marriage next year with the virgin ghost story.

If the Crown Prince marries and gives birth to a son,

Prince Jin Sung's kingship becomes more difficult to realize.

So, we must get rid of the root of the problem within this year.

You want to get rid of the Crown Prince, right?

Alas, Minister of Defense.

Watch your mouth, please.

I am a king who cannot even marry off my son as I wish.

I am embarrassed to face you, My Queen.

I did not request to see you to get an apology.

I think I found the person who will make the Crown Prince's marriage happen.

What?

Who is this person?

He is the Resentful Man.

The Resentful Man?

I also heard from Court Lady Choi recently.

You have no idea who His Excellency is. Why be so fearless and stare at him?

I was just looking because he is so handsome.

Who is he?

His Excellency is the most resentful man in Joseon, His Excellency Gyeong Woon Jae.

He was forced to be a widower for eight years because

Princess passed away on the day of the wedding.

The one who is living like a monk, except he gets to eat meat?

[Letter of Petition]
Letter of Petition.

What is marriage?

Just as the name suggests, it means

the groom marries the bride at her house in the evening.

And it means the bride goes to her in-law's house with her groom.

In the last year, the Year of Yellow Rat, I, Shim Jung Woo,

came to the palace to marry the Princess.

But Princess did not come to my family's house with me.

Under the said circumstances, this humble one was made prince.

But to be treated as a prince, getting fed and clothed

by the country, is an unjust matter.

Therefore, I appeal for annulment of my marriage to Princess to correct what is unjust.

Consistently for eight years. You just do not get tired.

Regardless of how long it might take, correcting what is wrong is a scholar's path.

It is just as you say.

I have misspoke.

Give me a brush and paper.

For what purpose?

It looks like appealing your neglect of duty is more urgent than my petition.

I must write it and send it at once.

- How can you say a slip of the tongue is neglect of duty?
- Now, now!

Are you thinking I am being petty and making a big deal out of what you said?

That is not it.

Of course, what you said is punishable.

But looking at your attire, you are not wearing your peaked cap correctly,

daring to wear a jade ring, which only junior third ranks and above can wear,

and your belt is supposed to be a finger's distance from your navel.

But yours is hanging as low as your knee.

Hygiene is a given for official attire, but you have dried ink on your sleeves.

How can I overlook it when the situation is this bad?

Bring me a brush and paper.

He has memorized all regulations and conducts of Joseon,

so if things go wrong, he can kick you out of the palace just for having looked at him.

You can say he is a walking flesh of resentment.

Therefore, it is best not to be seen by His Excellency Gyeong Woon Jae.

That is what I told an apprentice palace lady today who came into the palace a few days ago.

The Resentful Man?

That is a very fitting nickname for Prince Gyeong Woon Jae.

The Resentful!

They say Prince Gyeong knows everything.

So, could he not find a reason to marry off the Crown Prince as well?

Yes...

The queen, who knows nothing about politics, must have been so frustrated

to ask Prince Gyeong to find a reason.

Your Majesty.

I think Her Highness the Queen's idea is the best strategy.

Even you are saying that?

Prince Gyeong is a core individual of the Dongno Party along with the Left State Minister.

That is correct, but it turns out the virgin ghost story

The Left State Minister used to stop the Crown Prince's marriage was Prince Gyeong's idea.

What did you say?

That is why Shim Myeong Woo, Prince's brother,

was a candidate for Spring pardons that the Left State Minister submitted.

How brazen. Go to him right now-

That is all the more reason why he is the perfect person.

Since Prince Gyeong Woon Jae excels at his studies, he will surely be able to

come up with a reason to marry off the Crown Prince, as the Queen said.

Even if he fails,

if you blame the Left State Minister, the party's leader,

would you not be able to shake the influence of the Dongno Party?

Whoa.

All right.

Why is my ear so itchy?

My goodness.

Oh Bong!

You took a while today.

I had to spend some time weeding out incompetent officials.

Let us go to the merchants' inn.

Madam, the peddler is here.

Since I am now in-laws with the principal of Sungkyunkwan,

I could put down those women who are prideful of how good their families were

in Goryeo when they don't even have money.

You got a deal. I will buy all of the foundations you brought.

Thank you.

So, what about your daughter?

I told her to come over, so she will be here soon.

Welcome.

How unfortunate.

She is trying to marry off her daughter on a pile of wealth

into a renowned family so her son can have a connection for success.

But this family's daughter is having a secret love affair at the mill.

That is why the face of this bride-to-be looks so terrible.

If she is timid enough to wear that tacky hair ribbon her mother chose for her,

she surely could not have rebelled against the marriage.

Although you are only filling in the rest for a marriage I arranged myself,

I will be counting on you.

I do not think I can just fill in the rest.

So, did you bring the sajudanja* of Scholar Song's daughter?
(A paper that contains a bride or groom's fortune telling.)

I have a request to make before that.

Could I meet your son, please?

I did hear the rumor that you look at people's faces and connect people.

But this marriage has been arranged between the families already.

So I think we can skip that process since you are only for show.

I know you are taking in Scholar Song's daughter for his wealth since he is a new rich.

However, I do not do matchmaking where I only match the families.

Before coming into the inner courts, I was surprised when I saw His Lord going out.

I saw a character as fragile as porcelain.

I wondered how he became the principal with such a character,

but I realized His Lord was able to get to his position

because of your iron-

A-All thanks to your wise assistance in the household.

Do not even mention it.

He is a man with a heart of paper.

Whenever he is told off outside, he comes home all ragged.

Mending his heart and making him into a principal, I really had...

You must have had a really hard time, Madam.

You understood my hardships at once like this.

You want to see my son?

Is anyone there?

Stand still in that position for a moment.

He looks great, and he is smart enough to enter Sungkyunkwan at 19.

He is surely Hanyang's best husband material.

Mother, what is the matter?

You should forget this marriage.

Forget it? I spent so much money on this marriage!

Madam, the Principal's son, is a traditional mother's boy.

- Was it bad?
- Very bad.

If you marry your daughter off into his family, he will surely take your family's wealth.

But your son will not benefit at all from them.

It's a lie.

What I am certain of is that when a man and a woman, controlled by their mothers, meet

they will end up miserable.

I already told everyone we are becoming in-laws with the principal,

so canceling now is like breaking off the engagement.

Most crucially, if your daughter marries their son,

she will not be able to have a child.

That can never do! Never.

Do madams really believe such bluffs?

My reasoning is almost as good as a shaman. How could they not believe it?

Madam, please put it down while talking so you do not break another one.

Okay, then.

But they called you only for justification after they arranged it this time.

Yes, I thought I was going to make easy money using my fame this time.

However, Scholar Song's daughter has a lover behind her mother's back.

It would be a different story if I did not know.

Her heart is elsewhere, so she has no love for him.

How can I match her with a young master who is not even her match?

Does love feed you?

They are all arranged marriages.

Bok Hee, you would marry someone as long as they are rich, huh?

Why would I? I am not even a noble.

Gosh! How clever.

W-Wait, is your chest hurting again?

It is fine if I do not look. Let us get out of here quickly.

Y-Yes.

- Geez.
- Hurry.

C-Come, come.

So handsome!

Did this woman protect me just now?

You almost ran into the chest.

All right, then.

- Good work.
- Thank you.

Take care now!

Aigoo, welcome.

What book are you looking for this time?

It is not a book this time.

[Gold silkworm's poison]
Gold silkworm's poison? What is this for?

It is a poison that comes out on Seuideukhyobang* you got for me last time.
(A medical book)

Gosh, we do not deal with poison.

Did you not say you could get me whatever exists in Ming Dynasty?

It does not matter how much it takes, so see if you can get it for me.

Gold silkworm's poison.

Madam's Private Life?

Written by Hwa Rok*?
(Means sika deer)

Sika deer?

What a lowly and immature pen name.

Madam sighed while looking at a flower in the corner of her yard.

She sadly had to hide her identity and stay home

because Hanyang was in commotion due to the rebellion.

Through Madam's thin, unlined ramie jacket came in flowery scents.

He hugged Madam in a rush.

Madam's faint moaning spread and...

it soon became quiet as if they had promised.

E-Excuse...

P-Pardon...

Dear husband?

The sound of faint moaning filled the yard...

Oh, whoa!

Why are you reading such a thing?

What book is that?

It is a shoddy adult-rated novel women read.

I must find out who the author is.

By chance, do you like adult-rated novels?

How dare you! No way.

Judging by the scholar's attire in this story, he seems like a high-ranking official,

but he is seeking out the women's quarters in the morning instead of doing his job.

It is clear the author is mocking the nobility,

so I must report this to the authorities and have him punished.

Sir, this book does not even deserve such attention.

I will judge whether it is deserving or not after reading the rest.

What do you mean by that?

If the novel ends by saying it was a foolish woman's dream, I will not be able to report it.

Gosh, seriously.

Why are you investigating this fictional novel

as if it was a real story?

Also, how could you assume from just the picture that it is morning?

In that novel...

well... um...

Seeing how morning glories have blossomed, it must be before 9 a.m.

Are you sure you mistook an apricot blossom?

Come now, it is difficult to mistake the two because they have very different leaves.

You have good eyes for no good reason.

An adult-rated novel is usually exaggerated.

So, you can think the pictures are also exaggerated.

Even if it's a made-up story, it must have a basis in reality.

I must find out and learn the intention of the author.

What an annoying prat...

W-What...

What did you just say?

I said you are too serious.

Which merchants inn are you affiliated with?

Tell me your name and age.

Seeing how you are uselessly seeking the source and meaning of a made-up story,

you must be a high-ranking noble.

Why...

are you drawing near to me?

Why are you harassing a married merchant?

Harassing? What nonsense!

Do you know who I am?

I do not know who you are.

But you are trying to get my personal info, though I have nothing to do with this book's author.

I cannot help but mistakenly think that you fell for me.

Fell for you...

Oh, my.

The hiccups of truth?

I guess it was not a mistake?

So vulgar.

No-

How dare he try to defeat me when he has never courted a woman before?

That is cute.

No.

You are mistaken. Wait.

Did you see where a merchant who just came out went?

Oh Bong!

You will go back home now, right?

What do you do at night these days that you keep nodding off?

I recently got married, so take it easy on me.

What connection is there between getting married and nodding off all the time?

You do not know the connection, right? That is all right.

What is with that blasphemous look...

Does your heart hurt again?

Let us...

Let us hurry home.

I must rest.

Okay.

Move.

Who upset my master again?

[The Madam's Private Life]

I had many days when I could not eat or sleep well,

but ever since I started reading these illustrated novels by Hwa Rok, I have gotten much better.

That is a relief.

By chance, have you ever met Hwa Rok in person?

It may seem like I am bragging, but I pretty much raised Hwa Rok.

I even came up with the pen name Hwa Rok.

I see. What kind of scholar is Hwa Rok?

Seeing how he understands the feelings of a woman this well,

he must be a very sensitive and dignified man.

Damn it.

Rather than dignified...

he is close to being mysterious.

Mysterious...

I will drop by five days later.

Oh, and try using the makeup I brought you.

Who will I put on the makeup for?

For yourself, Madam.

Madam, I brought hulled barley from Kim's place.

Please open the granary.

Wait just a moment.

Yes.

- Let us go.
- Rather than His Excellency, who is always out and about,

those two look much better together.

If there is a next life, I hope you two meet as the same class and share love.

It is so pretty.

Gosh, I am late!

Here. Check it.

Also, starting next time, pay me in advance for something this urgent.

I want to pay you in advance, too.

The madam who gave it to me is so busy.

Oh, there she comes.

Is what I gave you in the morning done?

Please check.

You probably did well.

I am busy, so I will be going.

What family is she from?

I heard something.

I do not know if I should tell you this or not.

Just tell me.

Damn it, what do I do?

Chun Sam's father supposedly saw the little madam near Un Jong's place.

Madam, be careful.

Chun Sam's father probably saw it wrong.

How could my unni, who spends all day sewing in the annex, be at Un Jong's place?

My Lady, I thought he probably saw wrong,

but I did not see her all day in the kitchen.

I am afraid the little madam's old habits are-

Make known our presence.

Yes, Madam.

Little Madam, the Madam is here.

Goodness, was Chun Sam's father right?

Why is she not responding?

Little Madam!

Let us go up.

Why is she not making any sounds?

Unni said she felt a cold coming on. I think she fell asleep.

Mother, let us just go.

Gosh, our lady is so naive.

Just looking at it, you can tell she rolled up blankets in there.

Pull aside the blanket.

Yes, Madam.

M-Mother?

When did you come in?

W-Why is she here?

Are you talking to me?

No, why were you lying there like a pile of blankets?

Why did you not make any sound when you were here?

The thing is...

I mustered up all my strength to make Father's and Geun Seok's clothes

while being really sick, and I passed out.

I see. Rest up for today,

and do not come tomorrow to greet us and sleep in.

But Mother,

why did you come to the annex before the greeting time?

Based on Mother's personality, she would not have come here by herself.

The culprit is Sam Wol's mother.

I must make sure she never incites Mother to come to the annex again.

The winter is past,

and we need to change all the blankets, so I came to discuss it with you,

but since you are sick, rest for a few days

and we will just have to change all the blankets by the 20th of this month.

Pardon?

The 20th of this month?

Well, rest up then.

If it is the 20th of this month,

only eight days are left.

I made things worse by misspeaking.

Next time, get your facts straight before telling me.

Have you come home from work?

I have something to discuss with you regarding Ye Jin's marriage.

Let us go inside.

Today was a close call.

I managed it well quickly.

Now, shall I organize everything?

Aigoo, aigoo.

It is true Chun Sam's father saw you at Un Jong's place.

What a relief.

Sister-in-law, you should have stopped Mother from coming to the annex.

Sam Wol's mother kept making a fuss, saying it was true.

I will find some fault to punish Sam Wol's mother.

Do not do that.

Sam Wol's mother probably did that to look good to Mother.

I just need to be more careful.

This unni is generous for useless things.

Why are you taking the risk to do the lowly job of matchmaking?

Because it makes my heart flutter?

I have no reason to get fluttery now as a widow.

And I should not get fluttery.

But when I make a good match,

the thought that they will live happily together

makes my heart flutter and gives me joy.

Most importantly, I can earn money.

There are plenty of people who are good at sewing if I pay them,

so it is better to pay someone to do the sewing for me

than for me to try doing it myself when I am not good at it.

Do not pretend to help me, and tell me what you want to say.

Anyway, you are so quick.

What?

You want me to break up your marriage talks?

Yes. He is supposedly the Junior Deputy Minister's son.

He is the type I hate.

Oh, if it is the Junior Deputy Minister's son,

I have heard many rumors that he frequents courtesan houses.

How did you know he is the type you hate?

By chance, you did not loiter around his house to see his face, right?

You are crazy, crazy!

If a rumor like that goes around, you really have to marry him!

Are you crazy?

I also heard it as a rumor from Gae Dong.

You sure?

I will become a Minister's wife someday, like Mom.

So, I do not want to marry a playboy like him.

But...

still, how could I break up your marriage talks?

I do not know, but Yeojudaek, the goddess of matchmaking, would know, right?

If you do not help me, I will tell Mother that you are going around as a matchmaker.

I am still your sister-in-law.

You are so scary.

There are many books in the market that mock the nobility, like "The Madam's Private Life."

So why is Hanseong-bu not cracking down on it?

Of course!

That is the proper example of a married couple.

I report Hanseong-bu's lack of action despite the spread of novels

that mock officials among ignorant women.

Also, the rude book peddler...

I cannot help but mistakenly think that you fell for me.

What...

What is wrong with me?

I report Hanseong-bu's lack of action.

Also the rude book peddler-

You fell for me?

Also the rude book peddler-

Aigoo...

Did you stay up all night again writing a petition?

Aigoo.

Due to an unusual chest pain, I could not sleep.

Aigoo, goodness.

I lived all my life with chest pain,

but it was the first time I felt pain while I was alone.

Were there any other unusual things?

Unusual things...

Every time I remembered what happened at 6 p.m. yesterday, my chest pain continued.

If it was 6 p.m., you were at the merchants inn.

What happened?

What happened was so vulgar and unfair that I did not even want to speak of it.

This chest pain does not seem to be from your illness but by suduraesu?

Suduraesu? This is the first time I am hearing of this.

Suduraesu stands for Worry Pox Come Head.

It is a psychosomatic ailment caused when one's experience clashes with one's beliefs

and the resulting worry manifests as physical pain.

- So it is due to your bad temper-
- Geez...

Here, here.

Chest pain and headaches are common symptoms.

So, it is a psychosomatic disorder caused by bodily imbalance.

Then I think I know the cure.

Oh Bong, let us go to the merchants' inn immediately.

Yes, okay.

Thank you.

[The Madam's Private Life]

Why?

It is not good?

Forget it. Do not tell me.

I will rewrite it for you.

Gosh, why would you rewrite it?

The first book was fun,

but the sequel is even more fun.

Hwa Rok, you must be a genius!

Gosh, what do you mean, genius?

Well, which part was particularly fun?

Oh, everything was good,

but the part where the madam escapes from the Royal Investigation Bureau was-

Oh, that Yeojudaek?

I do not know when she might come.

For what reason are you looking for Yeojudaek?

What is wrong with you?

Lower your voice.

My voice rings, and it is bothering me.

I am sorry.

I have something to say to that peddler.

If you tell me, I will deliver the message to Yeojudaek.

All this happened because of a foolish mistake,

so my intentions may be distorted if I go through someone else.

So, I must tell her straight to her face.

You are going to meet her directly?

Why? Is that not okay?

I mean, it is the first time you are picking a fight with someone who is not a nobleman.

When did I ever pick a fight?

In any case, I will wait here until that merchant comes.

She may not come today...

Sir.

Your Excellency, just a second.

Owner, let us talk for a bit.

You may not know who His Excellency is since he only buys

medical books from the Ming Dynasty, but I do not want to imagine

what His Excellency might do here if he does not meet that merchant.

Like what?

He will first file a complaint about a merchant who lends books that mock the government.

Then, you will start with 20 beatings.

That is just the law.

So, if that peddler is not coming,

you should go find her and bring her immediately.

He is an even worse prat than I thought.

Do you know him?

I told you earlier.

The nerd who wants to report "The Madam's Private Life" for mocking the nobility.

Then, are you saying he's here to report me?

Do not worry.

If he were to turn this over to the government, he would have gone there first.

Would he be looking for me here while threatening the owner?

I see. Then why did he come?

Most likely...

Sir, this book does not even deserve such attention.

I will judge whether it is deserving or not after reading the rest.

What do you mean by that?

If the novel ends by saying it was a foolish woman's dream, I will not be able to report it.

he is curious about the ending of your first volume of "The Madam's Private Life."

Things should be resolved once we give him that book.

Really?

Just trust me.

Meow.

Aigoo, now that I think about it,

Yeojudaek should be here soon to return the book.

He says she will be here soon.

I heard, too.

It so happens that she is coming now!

I do not see anyone.

Gosh!

You were looking for me?

Where did she come in from?

I heard you had something to tell me, Sir.

Please give us space.

Pardon?

Oh Bong, you also wait outside.

- Me, too?
- Hurry!

Gosh, goodness.

Please go ahead.

It so happens I have something to give you.

I...

I...

have fallen in love with you.

Oh, daebak.

Gosh, this is crazy.

- Did he just confess to her?
- Yeah.

[The Madam's Private Life]

W-What did I just say?

You said you fell in love with me.

I misspoke because I am ill. Forget it.

What I want to tell you is that...

I am...

not in love with you.

Gosh, what is he saying?

What is this?

Why would you say such obvious things?

Did you not insist that I was in love with you yesterday here?

Pardon?

But you are trying to get my personal info, though I have nothing to do with this book's author.

I cannot help but mistakenly think that you fell for me.

You looked for me just to say that to me?

Resolving that ridiculous misunderstanding is very important to me.

Wow, I thought he was just an annoying prat, but he is a crazy bastard!

Things will get worse if I get involved with him more.

What's necessary is a humble attitude and a speedy apology.

I guess I was mistaken because I was in a rush that day.

I am sorry for upsetting you.

I will change my mind and say you are not in love with me, Sir.

All right.

To atone for my sin, I will never appear before you again. Bye then.

She does not have to go that far.

Does your chest still hurt?

No.

Now that I have fixed my body-mind imbalance, I have no reason to hurt anymore.

- I do not think it is resolved...
- Come on...

The major criminal is here.

Tie him up.

Sirs, there must be a mistake.

How dare you!

If you knew who I am, you guys would know that what you are doing right now is a mistake.

His Excellency is in a very bad mood right now.

Looks like he will be fired.

Seeing your attire, you are an official in the Royal Investigative Bureau,

and since you are taking only a few subordinates, it must be a secret mission.

It is a shame you would act so foolishly without recognizing who I am.

While you are doing this, the man you are chasing probably already gained over 2 miles on you.

Your sins-

Your Excellency!

You are not a street thug. This is the Royal Investigative Bureau.

How could you do this without due process and order?

Do you know who I am?

Are you not Prince Gyeong Woon Jae?

Doing this while knowing who I am is mocking the Royal Family!

Who is the one mocking the Royal Family?

Who are you?

Oh, Y-Your Majesty! Your Majesty.

I ordered him to arrest you on charges of mocking the Royal Family and deceiving me.

Your Majesty, what you are saying is baseless.

You knew that in the history of Joseon, the Prince was never allowed to remarry,

and yet you wrote all these petitions to me!

If that is not mocking the Royal Family, then what is?

That is a just petition-

- Shim Jung Woo.
- Yes?

You should have been prepared for something like that when you married my daughter.

Why do you keep sending petitions when even women keep their chastity?

Pardon me, but the most recent petition was not asking to allow a prince to remarry,

but was saying my marriage to the Princess was invalid based on the marriage rites recommended by the royal house.

Did you not read it, assuming...

it would be the same content?

What?

I did not know this,

but you are the type to earn punishments.

Bring it.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Chief Royal Secretary...

Your Majesty, this is not in line with the criminal law.

You should let me receive a just interrogation later-

So you will stall for time, I see.

Then, you will get out of this by using your sly brain to come up with some good reason.

Just like how you used the old maid and bachelor issue to stop the Crown Prince's marriage.

How do you know that-

As expected, you gave the Left State Minister

a just reason for stopping the Crown Prince's marriage!

Hurry up and force this traitor to drink the poison!

Yes, Your Majesty.

[The Matchmakers]

[Thank you, Actress Jang Hye Jin, for making a special appearance.]

♫ Love is falling again, love is coming to me again ♫

♫ Strange emotions fill me and confuse me ♫

His Excellency is a traitor? What is going on?

Finally, my road to success has opened up.

Have you heard of the Old Ladies?

It is not that we could not marry. We chose not to marry.

Who is that old geezer?

I am trying to marry off the three daughters of Doctor Maeng in Namsan Village.

I do not take requests from people who think like you, Sir.

Why is everyone doing this to me?

Can you pretend you are Yeojudaek just this once?

You cannot leave here easily today.

You will regret it.

A noblewoman can have only one husband.

I want to see you, my dear husband.

♫ Awkward tone, different from your usual ♫

[The Matchmakers]