1 00:00:19,270 --> 00:00:21,420 [Rowoon] 2 00:00:21,420 --> 00:00:24,540 [Cho Yi Hyun] 3 00:00:41,380 --> 00:00:47,060 [The Matchmakers] 4 00:00:51,810 --> 00:00:56,620 One out of 10,000 people are born with the ability to recognize nuptial ties and 5 00:00:56,620 --> 00:01:02,130 people with this special ability existed in all ages. 6 00:01:06,740 --> 00:01:09,510 They were priests in the ancient times and 7 00:01:09,510 --> 00:01:12,950 they were called the matchmakers in Silla*. (One of the three ancient kingdoms of Korea) 8 00:01:12,950 --> 00:01:16,850 They were known to have possessed great power and wealth. 9 00:01:20,420 --> 00:01:27,750 Timing and Subtitles by the "" @Viki.com 10 00:01:27,750 --> 00:01:30,490 If you read Memorabilia of the Three Kingdom's separate volume on sorcerers, 11 00:01:30,490 --> 00:01:35,390 most matchmakers who had great influence over Goryeo were women. 12 00:01:35,390 --> 00:01:40,730 But they started disappearing as Joseon rose because of its Confucian social order. 13 00:01:40,730 --> 00:01:45,760 Their method of recognizing nuptial ties is unknown as it is not recorded. 14 00:02:25,010 --> 00:02:28,310 Even among matchmakers, those born more powerful than others 15 00:02:28,310 --> 00:02:31,470 would end up matching people without even realizing it. 16 00:02:35,880 --> 00:02:41,800 Matchmakers were known as sorcerers of loneliness, not love, by the people of Silla. 17 00:02:41,800 --> 00:02:47,830 This is because people who marry matchmakers live short lives without exception. 18 00:02:49,300 --> 00:02:53,770 Which is why many matchmakers are widows. 19 00:03:00,210 --> 00:03:04,300 [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. 20 00:03:04,300 --> 00:03:07,800 So, families with daughters tend to come to me more often. 21 00:03:08,800 --> 00:03:10,680 I can just see it. 22 00:03:10,680 --> 00:03:13,250 Whether they are a match or not. 23 00:03:13,250 --> 00:03:17,560 You can say I was born with the ability to recognize fate. 24 00:03:20,460 --> 00:03:25,860 [Episode 1: I have not fallen for you.] 25 00:03:42,370 --> 00:03:47,600 He is Shim Jung Woo, who took first place in Year of Yellow Rat's state exam. 26 00:03:55,030 --> 00:03:59,420 I heard you are the youngest first place since Joseon was found. 27 00:03:59,420 --> 00:04:02,980 And his looks are also just as great. 28 00:04:02,980 --> 00:04:06,370 Yes, he scored much better than second place, too. 29 00:04:06,370 --> 00:04:08,740 So we were also surprised while judging. 30 00:04:08,740 --> 00:04:11,630 Oh, is that so? 31 00:04:14,230 --> 00:04:16,870 Shim Jung Woo, this year's first-place, 32 00:04:16,870 --> 00:04:20,860 is to be appointed as deputy mayor at Pyeongyangbu, which is vacant at the moment. 33 00:04:20,860 --> 00:04:26,520 Reflect on your young, innovative thoughts and do great things. 34 00:04:27,300 --> 00:04:31,740 Your Majesty, that is too great of an appointment- 35 00:04:31,740 --> 00:04:35,750 I will serve Your Majesty's words and turn the chaotic Pyeongyangbu into 36 00:04:35,750 --> 00:04:42,420 a corruption-free city with my brilliance and ingenuity, Your Majesty. 37 00:04:43,640 --> 00:04:46,240 Yes, go ahead. 38 00:04:46,240 --> 00:04:52,370 Young ones these days just do not know how to be humble. Aigoo. 39 00:05:20,350 --> 00:05:24,720 Getting a high position at a young age has been said 40 00:05:24,720 --> 00:05:27,620 to be the worst of the three misfortunes in life. 41 00:05:27,620 --> 00:05:31,980 Watch your behavior so as not to buy unwarranted jealousy. 42 00:05:31,980 --> 00:05:36,570 Rather than become a lowly third place at an old age, 43 00:05:36,570 --> 00:05:40,880 I think living in misfortune with a high position at a young age is not bad. 44 00:05:40,880 --> 00:05:45,570 Is that also because I am too young to know better? 45 00:06:09,980 --> 00:06:13,520 Princess, you cannot be here. 46 00:06:13,520 --> 00:06:15,460 Princess. 47 00:06:15,460 --> 00:06:17,720 Princess! 48 00:06:17,720 --> 00:06:20,390 Why would I marry the Princess? 49 00:06:20,390 --> 00:06:24,130 I am bound to leave for Pyeongyangbu tomorrow, according to His Majesty's order. 50 00:06:24,130 --> 00:06:26,640 A prince cannot take public office. 51 00:06:26,640 --> 00:06:31,940 That position is assigned to In Hyeon now. 52 00:06:31,940 --> 00:06:36,190 His Majesty will give you a big house in Bukchon as a wedding gift and 53 00:06:36,190 --> 00:06:38,740 your hyung will receive a public office. 54 00:06:38,740 --> 00:06:41,360 So this is a great opportunity for you and your family. 55 00:06:41,360 --> 00:06:44,380 Also, you will become a member of the Royal Family, 56 00:06:44,380 --> 00:06:47,750 which will be a great support for us, Dongno Party. 57 00:06:47,750 --> 00:06:51,960 Of course. It is all thanks to your help, Your Excellency. 58 00:06:51,960 --> 00:06:57,150 If it is such a great opportunity, your unmarried second son, 59 00:06:57,150 --> 00:07:00,500 In Guk hyungnim, can become Prince. 60 00:07:00,500 --> 00:07:04,050 The Princess has chosen you. 61 00:07:05,580 --> 00:07:10,230 Book of Rites said marriage is taking the good parts of the two families, 62 00:07:10,230 --> 00:07:14,830 serving the ancestors and continuing the lineage. 63 00:07:14,830 --> 00:07:17,860 This means marriage is a matter between families. 64 00:07:17,860 --> 00:07:21,710 So how can the Princess decide who becomes prince, only according to her liking? 65 00:07:21,710 --> 00:07:23,500 This is against the rites. 66 00:07:23,500 --> 00:07:25,010 That is enough. 67 00:07:25,010 --> 00:07:28,770 The marriage between you and Princess is my will. 68 00:07:28,770 --> 00:07:30,690 So, just submit and obey. 69 00:07:30,690 --> 00:07:35,030 F-Father, do you not know my dream is to become chief state minister? 70 00:07:35,030 --> 00:07:38,840 I will never become a prince who cannot take public office! 71 00:07:45,760 --> 00:07:50,250 Are you happy to receive a big house in Bukchon by selling your son? 72 00:07:50,250 --> 00:07:52,100 Watch what you say to Father! 73 00:07:52,100 --> 00:07:54,530 Hyungnim, you are unintelligent and greedy, 74 00:07:54,530 --> 00:07:57,340 so you are easily prone to becoming a corrupt official. 75 00:07:57,340 --> 00:07:58,630 W-What did you say? 76 00:07:58,630 --> 00:08:00,520 Mark my words, 77 00:08:00,520 --> 00:08:06,210 if you want to keep the position you got by selling your younger brother for a long time. 78 00:08:11,040 --> 00:08:14,310 Bride and Groom, bow to each other. 79 00:08:15,160 --> 00:08:18,630 Bride, bow to your right. 80 00:08:39,380 --> 00:08:43,360 Groom, bow once to the bride. 81 00:08:57,910 --> 00:09:00,420 - Princess, Princess! - Princess! 82 00:09:00,420 --> 00:09:02,450 - Princess! - Princess! 83 00:09:02,450 --> 00:09:04,610 Princess! 84 00:09:30,730 --> 00:09:34,740 Her Highness has passed away. 85 00:09:54,140 --> 00:09:57,960 Her Highness passed away even before this sign board from His Majesty was put on. 86 00:09:57,960 --> 00:09:59,760 How unfortunate. 87 00:09:59,760 --> 00:10:01,630 She fainted during the wedding ceremony. 88 00:10:01,630 --> 00:10:03,900 Wait, so they could not even spend the first night together? 89 00:10:03,900 --> 00:10:05,700 That is right. 90 00:10:05,700 --> 00:10:07,850 He is a complete widow of a prince. 91 00:10:07,850 --> 00:10:11,390 A prince cannot even remarry or take in concubines. 92 00:10:11,390 --> 00:10:15,430 What is the use of this gigantic house? 93 00:10:36,390 --> 00:10:43,300 [8 years later] 94 00:10:53,260 --> 00:10:56,810 It looks this beautiful from the outside. 95 00:10:56,810 --> 00:10:59,870 Just how beautiful would it be inside? 96 00:12:01,080 --> 00:12:04,970 - Aigoo, you are here? - Hello. 97 00:12:06,530 --> 00:12:10,600 They are sure to prohibit marriages next month, 98 00:12:10,600 --> 00:12:12,600 so it is a matter of time now. 99 00:12:12,600 --> 00:12:14,360 So make sure to remember, everyone. 100 00:12:14,360 --> 00:12:17,630 Let us share any information you have instead of holding onto 101 00:12:17,630 --> 00:12:20,410 all of them for yourself and fail like last time. 102 00:12:20,410 --> 00:12:22,150 My, I said I understand! 103 00:12:22,150 --> 00:12:24,390 How long will you talk about that? 104 00:12:24,390 --> 00:12:28,180 By the way, marriage prohibitions only last about a month, right? 105 00:12:28,180 --> 00:12:30,830 - Why are you so... - Serious about it? 106 00:12:30,830 --> 00:12:34,840 Because most families have to report their virgin daughters during marriage prohibition. 107 00:12:34,840 --> 00:12:36,610 I know that, too. 108 00:12:36,610 --> 00:12:42,120 But marriage prohibition is short, and it is a good thing to be chosen as Princess Consort. 109 00:12:42,120 --> 00:12:45,280 Are you from the countryside or something? 110 00:12:45,280 --> 00:12:47,630 It's N.K.J. 111 00:12:47,630 --> 00:12:50,140 N.K.J.? 112 00:12:51,070 --> 00:12:57,900 It means the next king is Prince Jin Sung, the Left State Minister's nephew, anyway. 113 00:12:57,900 --> 00:13:01,960 Which means, even if you get married to the current Crown Prince, who is young and sick, 114 00:13:01,960 --> 00:13:04,870 you are bound to become deposed princess consort. 115 00:13:04,870 --> 00:13:07,420 So, who would want their daughters to end up in that mess? 116 00:13:07,420 --> 00:13:11,190 So, families with daughters will rush to engage their daughters to someone 117 00:13:11,190 --> 00:13:14,120 before marriage prohibition, so we will be busy to set them up. 118 00:13:14,120 --> 00:13:19,130 And we just have to strike the iron while it is hot. 119 00:13:21,200 --> 00:13:23,300 There will not be a marriage prohibition this year. 120 00:13:23,300 --> 00:13:24,790 What are you saying? 121 00:13:24,790 --> 00:13:28,080 A palace maid I know said it is certain. 122 00:13:28,080 --> 00:13:32,050 According to my intel, there will not be a marriage prohibition this year. 123 00:13:32,050 --> 00:13:36,710 So do not embarrass yourselves trying to rush matchmaking for that excuse. 124 00:13:40,140 --> 00:13:41,610 She is so awesome. 125 00:13:41,610 --> 00:13:43,260 Who is that woman? 126 00:13:43,260 --> 00:13:45,330 Awesome, my foot. 127 00:13:45,330 --> 00:13:49,310 But if Yeojudaek* is saying so, it means it is not happening, right? (A woman from Yeoju) 128 00:13:49,310 --> 00:13:52,870 Exactly. Yeojudaek never misses. 129 00:13:52,870 --> 00:13:54,760 Yeojudaek? 130 00:13:54,760 --> 00:13:57,740 That woman is the guaranteed sell-out who only serves scholar-officials of Bukchon, 131 00:13:57,740 --> 00:13:59,310 the goddess of matchmaking, right? 132 00:13:59,310 --> 00:14:01,690 God, my foot. 133 00:14:03,660 --> 00:14:04,950 Where are you going? 134 00:14:04,950 --> 00:14:06,630 She said there is no marriage prohibition. 135 00:14:06,630 --> 00:14:10,380 I need to go sell, then. Gosh, move it. 136 00:14:10,380 --> 00:14:12,970 You will do as Yeojudaek says, anyway. 137 00:14:12,970 --> 00:14:15,700 Gosh, wait for me! 138 00:14:22,410 --> 00:14:24,720 Are you saying we need to postpone 139 00:14:24,720 --> 00:14:27,310 Crown Prince's marriage because of the virgin ghost story? 140 00:14:27,310 --> 00:14:29,020 Your Majesty, 141 00:14:29,020 --> 00:14:33,610 there are record-high numbers of old maidens and bachelors in Hanseongbu right now. 142 00:14:35,400 --> 00:14:36,440 What? 143 00:14:36,440 --> 00:14:38,810 The virgin ghost story that spread within the capital is also 144 00:14:38,810 --> 00:14:41,550 based on a virgin woman who took her own life out of pessimism. 145 00:14:41,550 --> 00:14:46,140 So, I am concerned that her resentment will harm the nation's energy. 146 00:14:46,140 --> 00:14:47,810 The untimely draught lately is also- 147 00:14:47,810 --> 00:14:52,410 Are you saying the virgin women's resentments caused the draught? 148 00:14:52,410 --> 00:14:54,610 W-Well, the thing is... 149 00:14:54,610 --> 00:14:56,630 I was trying to say... 150 00:14:58,060 --> 00:15:02,370 Because the heavens' way is too profound to be understood- 151 00:15:02,370 --> 00:15:04,410 So what is your point, Minister of Defense? 152 00:15:04,410 --> 00:15:06,580 Pardon? 153 00:15:06,580 --> 00:15:09,800 R-Right, the point... 154 00:15:10,880 --> 00:15:13,150 So what I am saying is... 155 00:15:13,150 --> 00:15:18,830 W-Where, no-When men and women are like that, the nation's energy- 156 00:15:18,830 --> 00:15:20,400 - What is he saying? - Your Majesty. 157 00:15:20,400 --> 00:15:23,250 The previous kings regulated getting married late because 158 00:15:23,250 --> 00:15:25,790 neglecting young people who missed their marriable ages 159 00:15:25,790 --> 00:15:30,120 caused catastrophes due to the broken balance between yin and yang. 160 00:15:30,120 --> 00:15:34,920 We cannot say the recent draught is totally irrelevant to late marriages. 161 00:15:34,920 --> 00:15:37,100 What you are saying is right, Left State Minister. 162 00:15:37,100 --> 00:15:40,200 But it is not like the issues of old maidens and bachelors suddenly came upon us. 163 00:15:40,200 --> 00:15:43,090 And we are discussing the Crown Prince's marriage right now. 164 00:15:43,090 --> 00:15:45,280 That is why I am telling you this. 165 00:15:45,280 --> 00:15:49,060 While a ghost story about a woman, who died because she could not get married, is spreading, 166 00:15:49,060 --> 00:15:52,820 if there is a marriage prohibition for young Crown Prince's marriage on top of that, 167 00:15:52,820 --> 00:15:56,180 women within the capital cannot marry even if they want to. 168 00:15:56,180 --> 00:15:57,490 That is only for a- 169 00:15:57,490 --> 00:16:01,810 Although marriage prohibition is indeed temporary, 170 00:16:02,710 --> 00:16:06,020 it has a very significant symbolic meaning. 171 00:16:06,020 --> 00:16:10,700 When we should encourage people to marry, how could the country prohibit marriages? 172 00:16:10,700 --> 00:16:13,610 It is irrational and impractical. 173 00:16:13,610 --> 00:16:15,760 Please reconsider your decision. 174 00:16:15,760 --> 00:16:19,420 Please reconsider your decision. 175 00:16:31,380 --> 00:16:35,430 They delayed the Crown Prince's marriage last year, saying he was too young. 176 00:16:35,430 --> 00:16:39,720 And this year, they bring up an old issue of the old maidens and bachelors? 177 00:16:40,760 --> 00:16:42,580 How outrageous. 178 00:16:42,580 --> 00:16:46,340 The Left State Minister is certainly stalling for time since he supports Prince Jin Sung. 179 00:16:46,340 --> 00:16:49,770 But the Crown Prince's marriage seems difficult this year. 180 00:16:49,770 --> 00:16:51,590 No! 181 00:16:51,590 --> 00:16:55,180 I will marry off the Crown Prince by June as planned, and 182 00:16:55,180 --> 00:16:59,560 obtain the Crown Prince's appointment letter in August when the ambassador goes to the Ming Dynasty. 183 00:16:59,560 --> 00:17:04,000 - However... You think they will let Crown Prince marry next year? 184 00:17:04,000 --> 00:17:05,920 I cannot delay it any longer. 185 00:17:05,920 --> 00:17:10,350 Find a reason to marry off the Crown Prince by June. 186 00:17:10,350 --> 00:17:12,350 Without fail. 187 00:17:14,340 --> 00:17:16,790 It will not be easy to find a reason. 188 00:17:16,790 --> 00:17:22,700 Even the previous king could not solve the issue of old maidens and bachelors. [Minister of Defense Park Bok Gi] 189 00:17:22,700 --> 00:17:24,920 [Hanseongbu Mayor Kim Moon Gun] 190 00:17:24,920 --> 00:17:26,880 It is still not over. [Left State Minister Jo Young Bae] 191 00:17:26,880 --> 00:17:29,610 The Crown Prince's marriage is never going to happen now. 192 00:17:29,610 --> 00:17:35,060 We cannot stop the Crown Prince's marriage next year with the virgin ghost story. 193 00:17:35,060 --> 00:17:38,860 If the Crown Prince marries and gives birth to a son, 194 00:17:38,860 --> 00:17:42,820 Prince Jin Sung's kingship becomes more difficult to realize. 195 00:17:42,820 --> 00:17:46,470 So, we must get rid of the root of the problem within this year. 196 00:17:46,470 --> 00:17:48,620 You want to get rid of the Crown Prince, right? 197 00:17:48,620 --> 00:17:51,340 Alas, Minister of Defense. 198 00:17:51,340 --> 00:17:54,330 Watch your mouth, please. 199 00:17:57,650 --> 00:18:03,170 I am a king who cannot even marry off my son as I wish. 200 00:18:03,170 --> 00:18:06,730 I am embarrassed to face you, My Queen. 201 00:18:09,520 --> 00:18:13,570 I did not request to see you to get an apology. 202 00:18:14,220 --> 00:18:21,740 I think I found the person who will make the Crown Prince's marriage happen. 203 00:18:21,740 --> 00:18:23,320 What? 204 00:18:24,290 --> 00:18:26,060 Who is this person? 205 00:18:26,060 --> 00:18:29,050 He is the Resentful Man. 206 00:18:29,050 --> 00:18:30,700 The Resentful Man? 207 00:18:30,700 --> 00:18:34,690 I also heard from Court Lady Choi recently. 208 00:19:34,450 --> 00:19:39,720 You have no idea who His Excellency is. Why be so fearless and stare at him? 209 00:19:39,720 --> 00:19:43,340 I was just looking because he is so handsome. 210 00:19:43,340 --> 00:19:45,600 Who is he? 211 00:20:09,940 --> 00:20:16,400 His Excellency is the most resentful man in Joseon, His Excellency Gyeong Woon Jae. 212 00:20:16,400 --> 00:20:19,720 He was forced to be a widower for eight years because 213 00:20:19,720 --> 00:20:21,910 Princess passed away on the day of the wedding. 214 00:20:21,910 --> 00:20:26,320 The one who is living like a monk, except he gets to eat meat? 215 00:20:35,500 --> 00:20:40,370 [Letter of Petition] Letter of Petition. 216 00:20:41,040 --> 00:20:43,630 What is marriage? 217 00:20:43,630 --> 00:20:45,590 Just as the name suggests, it means 218 00:20:45,590 --> 00:20:49,310 the groom marries the bride at her house in the evening. 219 00:20:49,310 --> 00:20:55,080 And it means the bride goes to her in-law's house with her groom. 220 00:20:55,080 --> 00:20:57,450 In the last year, the Year of Yellow Rat, I, Shim Jung Woo, 221 00:20:57,450 --> 00:21:00,470 came to the palace to marry the Princess. 222 00:21:00,470 --> 00:21:05,140 But Princess did not come to my family's house with me. 223 00:21:06,150 --> 00:21:10,670 Under the said circumstances, this humble one was made prince. 224 00:21:10,670 --> 00:21:13,200 But to be treated as a prince, getting fed and clothed 225 00:21:13,200 --> 00:21:16,080 by the country, is an unjust matter. 226 00:21:16,080 --> 00:21:23,840 Therefore, I appeal for annulment of my marriage to Princess to correct what is unjust. 227 00:21:23,840 --> 00:21:28,250 Consistently for eight years. You just do not get tired. 228 00:21:35,170 --> 00:21:41,860 Regardless of how long it might take, correcting what is wrong is a scholar's path. 229 00:21:41,860 --> 00:21:43,930 It is just as you say. 230 00:21:43,930 --> 00:21:47,020 I have misspoke. 231 00:21:47,020 --> 00:21:49,710 Give me a brush and paper. 232 00:21:50,510 --> 00:21:52,050 For what purpose? 233 00:21:52,050 --> 00:21:56,880 It looks like appealing your neglect of duty is more urgent than my petition. 234 00:21:56,880 --> 00:21:58,500 I must write it and send it at once. 235 00:21:58,500 --> 00:22:02,300 - How can you say a slip of the tongue is neglect of duty? - Now, now! 236 00:22:02,300 --> 00:22:08,010 Are you thinking I am being petty and making a big deal out of what you said? 237 00:22:08,010 --> 00:22:09,370 That is not it. 238 00:22:09,370 --> 00:22:12,010 Of course, what you said is punishable. 239 00:22:12,010 --> 00:22:15,180 But looking at your attire, you are not wearing your peaked cap correctly, 240 00:22:15,180 --> 00:22:18,200 daring to wear a jade ring, which only junior third ranks and above can wear, 241 00:22:18,200 --> 00:22:21,370 and your belt is supposed to be a finger's distance from your navel. 242 00:22:21,370 --> 00:22:23,430 But yours is hanging as low as your knee. 243 00:22:23,430 --> 00:22:28,870 Hygiene is a given for official attire, but you have dried ink on your sleeves. 244 00:22:28,870 --> 00:22:32,010 How can I overlook it when the situation is this bad? 245 00:22:32,010 --> 00:22:36,390 Bring me a brush and paper. 246 00:22:36,390 --> 00:22:39,490 He has memorized all regulations and conducts of Joseon, 247 00:22:39,490 --> 00:22:46,210 so if things go wrong, he can kick you out of the palace just for having looked at him. 248 00:22:46,210 --> 00:22:50,180 You can say he is a walking flesh of resentment. 249 00:22:50,180 --> 00:22:56,570 Therefore, it is best not to be seen by His Excellency Gyeong Woon Jae. 250 00:22:56,570 --> 00:23:03,680 That is what I told an apprentice palace lady today who came into the palace a few days ago. 251 00:23:03,680 --> 00:23:05,920 The Resentful Man? 252 00:23:09,930 --> 00:23:14,620 That is a very fitting nickname for Prince Gyeong Woon Jae. 253 00:23:14,620 --> 00:23:16,830 The Resentful! 254 00:23:16,830 --> 00:23:19,670 They say Prince Gyeong knows everything. 255 00:23:19,670 --> 00:23:25,510 So, could he not find a reason to marry off the Crown Prince as well? 256 00:23:27,110 --> 00:23:29,060 Yes... 257 00:23:31,140 --> 00:23:34,630 The queen, who knows nothing about politics, must have been so frustrated 258 00:23:34,630 --> 00:23:38,360 to ask Prince Gyeong to find a reason. 259 00:23:38,360 --> 00:23:39,860 Your Majesty. 260 00:23:41,710 --> 00:23:44,580 I think Her Highness the Queen's idea is the best strategy. 261 00:23:44,580 --> 00:23:46,800 Even you are saying that? 262 00:23:46,800 --> 00:23:51,570 Prince Gyeong is a core individual of the Dongno Party along with the Left State Minister. 263 00:23:51,570 --> 00:23:54,430 That is correct, but it turns out the virgin ghost story 264 00:23:54,430 --> 00:23:59,870 The Left State Minister used to stop the Crown Prince's marriage was Prince Gyeong's idea. 265 00:23:59,870 --> 00:24:01,380 What did you say? 266 00:24:04,670 --> 00:24:07,360 That is why Shim Myeong Woo, Prince's brother, 267 00:24:07,360 --> 00:24:10,250 was a candidate for Spring pardons that the Left State Minister submitted. 268 00:24:10,250 --> 00:24:11,950 How brazen. Go to him right now- 269 00:24:11,950 --> 00:24:15,390 That is all the more reason why he is the perfect person. 270 00:24:15,390 --> 00:24:19,520 Since Prince Gyeong Woon Jae excels at his studies, he will surely be able to 271 00:24:19,520 --> 00:24:23,480 come up with a reason to marry off the Crown Prince, as the Queen said. 272 00:24:23,480 --> 00:24:25,640 Even if he fails, 273 00:24:25,640 --> 00:24:28,280 if you blame the Left State Minister, the party's leader, 274 00:24:28,280 --> 00:24:32,690 would you not be able to shake the influence of the Dongno Party? 275 00:24:34,810 --> 00:24:37,360 Whoa. 276 00:24:39,780 --> 00:24:41,570 All right. 277 00:24:48,740 --> 00:24:51,630 Why is my ear so itchy? 278 00:24:59,980 --> 00:25:01,650 My goodness. 279 00:25:04,930 --> 00:25:07,260 Oh Bong! 280 00:25:07,260 --> 00:25:09,300 You took a while today. 281 00:25:09,300 --> 00:25:12,560 I had to spend some time weeding out incompetent officials. 282 00:25:12,560 --> 00:25:14,700 Let us go to the merchants' inn. 283 00:25:14,700 --> 00:25:18,070 Madam, the peddler is here. 284 00:25:20,120 --> 00:25:24,240 Since I am now in-laws with the principal of Sungkyunkwan, 285 00:25:24,240 --> 00:25:29,260 I could put down those women who are prideful of how good their families were 286 00:25:29,260 --> 00:25:32,370 in Goryeo when they don't even have money. 287 00:25:34,580 --> 00:25:40,090 You got a deal. I will buy all of the foundations you brought. 288 00:25:41,290 --> 00:25:43,590 Thank you. 289 00:25:43,590 --> 00:25:45,080 So, what about your daughter? 290 00:25:45,080 --> 00:25:48,800 I told her to come over, so she will be here soon. 291 00:25:50,810 --> 00:25:52,570 Welcome. 292 00:26:00,800 --> 00:26:02,510 How unfortunate. 293 00:26:02,510 --> 00:26:05,130 She is trying to marry off her daughter on a pile of wealth 294 00:26:05,130 --> 00:26:10,150 into a renowned family so her son can have a connection for success. 295 00:26:10,150 --> 00:26:13,940 But this family's daughter is having a secret love affair at the mill. 296 00:26:15,330 --> 00:26:19,470 That is why the face of this bride-to-be looks so terrible. 297 00:26:19,470 --> 00:26:24,100 If she is timid enough to wear that tacky hair ribbon her mother chose for her, 298 00:26:24,100 --> 00:26:27,590 she surely could not have rebelled against the marriage. 299 00:26:27,590 --> 00:26:32,290 Although you are only filling in the rest for a marriage I arranged myself, 300 00:26:32,290 --> 00:26:34,930 I will be counting on you. 301 00:26:36,320 --> 00:26:39,730 I do not think I can just fill in the rest. 302 00:26:45,150 --> 00:26:50,010 So, did you bring the sajudanja* of Scholar Song's daughter? (A paper that contains a bride or groom's fortune telling.) 303 00:27:01,090 --> 00:27:03,930 I have a request to make before that. 304 00:27:03,930 --> 00:27:06,520 Could I meet your son, please? 305 00:27:07,740 --> 00:27:12,150 I did hear the rumor that you look at people's faces and connect people. 306 00:27:12,150 --> 00:27:14,940 But this marriage has been arranged between the families already. 307 00:27:14,940 --> 00:27:19,860 So I think we can skip that process since you are only for show. 308 00:27:19,860 --> 00:27:25,260 I know you are taking in Scholar Song's daughter for his wealth since he is a new rich. 309 00:27:25,260 --> 00:27:30,110 However, I do not do matchmaking where I only match the families. 310 00:27:30,110 --> 00:27:36,120 Before coming into the inner courts, I was surprised when I saw His Lord going out. 311 00:27:36,120 --> 00:27:40,380 I saw a character as fragile as porcelain. 312 00:27:40,380 --> 00:27:45,230 I wondered how he became the principal with such a character, 313 00:27:45,230 --> 00:27:48,490 but I realized His Lord was able to get to his position 314 00:27:48,490 --> 00:27:50,480 because of your iron- 315 00:27:51,640 --> 00:27:56,230 A-All thanks to your wise assistance in the household. 316 00:27:56,230 --> 00:27:57,880 Do not even mention it. 317 00:27:57,880 --> 00:28:00,400 He is a man with a heart of paper. 318 00:28:00,400 --> 00:28:04,560 Whenever he is told off outside, he comes home all ragged. 319 00:28:04,560 --> 00:28:10,640 Mending his heart and making him into a principal, I really had... 320 00:28:10,640 --> 00:28:16,200 You must have had a really hard time, Madam. 321 00:28:17,390 --> 00:28:20,690 You understood my hardships at once like this. 322 00:28:20,690 --> 00:28:22,870 You want to see my son? 323 00:28:22,870 --> 00:28:25,150 Is anyone there? 324 00:28:41,030 --> 00:28:44,040 Stand still in that position for a moment. 325 00:28:49,600 --> 00:28:54,100 He looks great, and he is smart enough to enter Sungkyunkwan at 19. 326 00:28:54,160 --> 00:28:58,190 He is surely Hanyang's best husband material. 327 00:29:01,390 --> 00:29:03,570 Mother, what is the matter? 328 00:29:08,860 --> 00:29:12,090 You should forget this marriage. 329 00:29:13,130 --> 00:29:16,730 Forget it? I spent so much money on this marriage! 330 00:29:16,730 --> 00:29:22,610 Madam, the Principal's son, is a traditional mother's boy. 331 00:29:24,300 --> 00:29:26,800 - Was it bad? - Very bad. 332 00:29:26,820 --> 00:29:30,020 If you marry your daughter off into his family, he will surely take your family's wealth. 333 00:29:30,020 --> 00:29:34,520 But your son will not benefit at all from them. 334 00:29:36,860 --> 00:29:38,640 It's a lie. 335 00:29:41,450 --> 00:29:46,260 What I am certain of is that when a man and a woman, controlled by their mothers, meet 336 00:29:46,260 --> 00:29:48,840 they will end up miserable. 337 00:29:48,840 --> 00:29:52,710 I already told everyone we are becoming in-laws with the principal, 338 00:29:52,710 --> 00:29:55,420 so canceling now is like breaking off the engagement. 339 00:29:55,420 --> 00:29:59,680 Most crucially, if your daughter marries their son, 340 00:29:59,680 --> 00:30:03,140 she will not be able to have a child. 341 00:30:04,140 --> 00:30:06,870 That can never do! Never. 342 00:30:06,870 --> 00:30:10,390 Do madams really believe such bluffs? 343 00:30:10,390 --> 00:30:14,560 My reasoning is almost as good as a shaman. How could they not believe it? 344 00:30:15,630 --> 00:30:21,320 Madam, please put it down while talking so you do not break another one. 345 00:30:23,210 --> 00:30:24,950 Okay, then. 346 00:30:27,590 --> 00:30:32,400 But they called you only for justification after they arranged it this time. 347 00:30:32,400 --> 00:30:37,360 Yes, I thought I was going to make easy money using my fame this time. 348 00:30:37,360 --> 00:30:42,080 However, Scholar Song's daughter has a lover behind her mother's back. 349 00:30:42,080 --> 00:30:43,860 It would be a different story if I did not know. 350 00:30:43,860 --> 00:30:47,050 Her heart is elsewhere, so she has no love for him. 351 00:30:47,050 --> 00:30:51,510 How can I match her with a young master who is not even her match? 352 00:30:51,510 --> 00:30:53,950 Does love feed you? 353 00:30:53,950 --> 00:30:56,360 They are all arranged marriages. 354 00:30:57,280 --> 00:31:01,800 Bok Hee, you would marry someone as long as they are rich, huh? 355 00:31:01,800 --> 00:31:04,620 Why would I? I am not even a noble. 356 00:31:04,620 --> 00:31:07,630 Gosh! How clever. 357 00:31:19,620 --> 00:31:23,660 W-Wait, is your chest hurting again? 358 00:31:25,760 --> 00:31:29,100 It is fine if I do not look. Let us get out of here quickly. 359 00:31:29,100 --> 00:31:30,530 Y-Yes. 360 00:31:30,530 --> 00:31:31,960 - Geez. - Hurry. 361 00:31:31,960 --> 00:31:33,890 C-Come, come. 362 00:31:41,470 --> 00:31:43,120 So handsome! 363 00:32:42,280 --> 00:32:46,430 Did this woman protect me just now? 364 00:32:47,390 --> 00:32:50,260 You almost ran into the chest. 365 00:32:57,220 --> 00:32:58,670 All right, then. 366 00:33:13,580 --> 00:33:15,770 - Good work. - Thank you. 367 00:33:15,770 --> 00:33:17,680 Take care now! 368 00:33:22,220 --> 00:33:24,420 Aigoo, welcome. 369 00:33:24,420 --> 00:33:26,860 What book are you looking for this time? 370 00:33:26,860 --> 00:33:29,160 It is not a book this time. 371 00:33:35,840 --> 00:33:39,570 [Gold silkworm's poison] Gold silkworm's poison? What is this for? 372 00:33:39,570 --> 00:33:44,530 It is a poison that comes out on Seuideukhyobang* you got for me last time. (A medical book) 373 00:33:44,530 --> 00:33:49,620 Gosh, we do not deal with poison. 374 00:33:49,620 --> 00:33:53,300 Did you not say you could get me whatever exists in Ming Dynasty? 375 00:33:53,300 --> 00:33:59,030 It does not matter how much it takes, so see if you can get it for me. 376 00:33:59,030 --> 00:34:01,400 Gold silkworm's poison. 377 00:34:20,000 --> 00:34:22,300 Madam's Private Life? 378 00:34:27,370 --> 00:34:30,890 Written by Hwa Rok*? (Means sika deer) 379 00:34:30,890 --> 00:34:32,730 Sika deer? 380 00:34:34,440 --> 00:34:39,030 What a lowly and immature pen name. 381 00:34:47,250 --> 00:34:51,560 Madam sighed while looking at a flower in the corner of her yard. 382 00:34:51,560 --> 00:34:54,170 She sadly had to hide her identity and stay home 383 00:34:54,170 --> 00:34:59,880 because Hanyang was in commotion due to the rebellion. 384 00:35:01,310 --> 00:35:03,860 Through Madam's thin, unlined ramie jacket came in flowery scents. 385 00:35:03,860 --> 00:35:05,760 He hugged Madam in a rush. 386 00:35:05,760 --> 00:35:07,960 Madam's faint moaning spread and... 387 00:35:07,960 --> 00:35:12,520 it soon became quiet as if they had promised. 388 00:35:37,450 --> 00:35:38,860 E-Excuse... 389 00:35:38,860 --> 00:35:40,730 P-Pardon... 390 00:35:47,630 --> 00:35:49,350 Dear husband? 391 00:36:13,800 --> 00:36:17,340 The sound of faint moaning filled the yard... 392 00:36:50,530 --> 00:36:52,280 Oh, whoa! 393 00:36:52,280 --> 00:36:55,140 Why are you reading such a thing? 394 00:36:56,870 --> 00:36:58,290 What book is that? 395 00:36:58,290 --> 00:37:01,610 It is a shoddy adult-rated novel women read. 396 00:37:01,610 --> 00:37:04,880 I must find out who the author is. 397 00:37:04,880 --> 00:37:09,670 By chance, do you like adult-rated novels? 398 00:37:09,670 --> 00:37:12,280 How dare you! No way. 399 00:37:14,890 --> 00:37:18,160 Judging by the scholar's attire in this story, he seems like a high-ranking official, 400 00:37:18,160 --> 00:37:21,170 but he is seeking out the women's quarters in the morning instead of doing his job. 401 00:37:21,170 --> 00:37:24,670 It is clear the author is mocking the nobility, 402 00:37:24,670 --> 00:37:27,260 so I must report this to the authorities and have him punished. 403 00:37:27,260 --> 00:37:30,400 Sir, this book does not even deserve such attention. 404 00:37:30,400 --> 00:37:34,840 I will judge whether it is deserving or not after reading the rest. 405 00:37:34,840 --> 00:37:36,620 What do you mean by that? 406 00:37:36,620 --> 00:37:41,290 If the novel ends by saying it was a foolish woman's dream, I will not be able to report it. 407 00:37:41,290 --> 00:37:42,630 Gosh, seriously. 408 00:37:42,630 --> 00:37:45,300 Why are you investigating this fictional novel 409 00:37:45,300 --> 00:37:48,310 as if it was a real story? 410 00:37:59,700 --> 00:38:03,620 Also, how could you assume from just the picture that it is morning? 411 00:38:04,620 --> 00:38:06,400 In that novel... 412 00:38:06,400 --> 00:38:08,660 well... um... 413 00:38:08,660 --> 00:38:13,180 Seeing how morning glories have blossomed, it must be before 9 a.m. 414 00:38:13,180 --> 00:38:15,000 Are you sure you mistook an apricot blossom? 415 00:38:15,000 --> 00:38:20,150 Come now, it is difficult to mistake the two because they have very different leaves. 416 00:38:23,430 --> 00:38:26,000 You have good eyes for no good reason. 417 00:38:26,000 --> 00:38:29,090 An adult-rated novel is usually exaggerated. 418 00:38:29,090 --> 00:38:33,290 So, you can think the pictures are also exaggerated. 419 00:38:36,000 --> 00:38:38,700 Even if it's a made-up story, it must have a basis in reality. 420 00:38:38,700 --> 00:38:42,420 I must find out and learn the intention of the author. 421 00:38:44,340 --> 00:38:47,100 What an annoying prat... 422 00:38:47,930 --> 00:38:49,480 W-What... 423 00:38:49,480 --> 00:38:51,740 What did you just say? 424 00:38:54,140 --> 00:38:57,600 I said you are too serious. 425 00:39:01,510 --> 00:39:03,900 Which merchants inn are you affiliated with? 426 00:39:03,900 --> 00:39:05,520 Tell me your name and age. 427 00:39:05,520 --> 00:39:09,290 Seeing how you are uselessly seeking the source and meaning of a made-up story, 428 00:39:09,290 --> 00:39:13,320 you must be a high-ranking noble. 429 00:39:16,070 --> 00:39:17,610 Why... 430 00:39:18,620 --> 00:39:20,590 are you drawing near to me? 431 00:39:23,890 --> 00:39:27,530 Why are you harassing a married merchant? 432 00:39:28,900 --> 00:39:31,600 Harassing? What nonsense! 433 00:39:31,600 --> 00:39:33,030 Do you know who I am? 434 00:39:33,030 --> 00:39:34,950 I do not know who you are. 435 00:39:34,950 --> 00:39:39,620 But you are trying to get my personal info, though I have nothing to do with this book's author. 436 00:39:39,620 --> 00:39:43,230 I cannot help but mistakenly think that you fell for me. 437 00:39:45,800 --> 00:39:47,500 Fell for you... 438 00:39:48,930 --> 00:39:50,640 Oh, my. 439 00:39:50,640 --> 00:39:52,460 The hiccups of truth? 440 00:39:52,460 --> 00:39:54,510 I guess it was not a mistake? 441 00:39:54,510 --> 00:39:56,240 So vulgar. 442 00:39:56,240 --> 00:39:57,560 No- 443 00:39:58,450 --> 00:40:01,950 How dare he try to defeat me when he has never courted a woman before? 444 00:40:01,950 --> 00:40:03,620 That is cute. 445 00:40:04,870 --> 00:40:05,900 No. 446 00:40:05,900 --> 00:40:08,470 You are mistaken. Wait. 447 00:40:15,510 --> 00:40:18,740 Did you see where a merchant who just came out went? 448 00:40:21,610 --> 00:40:23,290 Oh Bong! 449 00:40:26,190 --> 00:40:27,670 You will go back home now, right? 450 00:40:27,670 --> 00:40:30,450 What do you do at night these days that you keep nodding off? 451 00:40:30,450 --> 00:40:33,740 I recently got married, so take it easy on me. 452 00:40:33,740 --> 00:40:38,980 What connection is there between getting married and nodding off all the time? 453 00:40:40,700 --> 00:40:43,350 You do not know the connection, right? That is all right. 454 00:40:43,350 --> 00:40:47,820 What is with that blasphemous look... 455 00:40:50,180 --> 00:40:52,960 Does your heart hurt again? 456 00:40:52,960 --> 00:40:54,320 Let us... 457 00:40:54,320 --> 00:40:56,270 Let us hurry home. 458 00:40:56,270 --> 00:40:57,890 I must rest. 459 00:40:57,890 --> 00:40:59,160 Okay. 460 00:40:59,160 --> 00:41:00,250 Move. 461 00:41:00,250 --> 00:41:03,530 Who upset my master again? 462 00:41:08,040 --> 00:41:09,640 [The Madam's Private Life] 463 00:41:15,210 --> 00:41:20,130 I had many days when I could not eat or sleep well, 464 00:41:20,130 --> 00:41:25,820 but ever since I started reading these illustrated novels by Hwa Rok, I have gotten much better. 465 00:41:27,220 --> 00:41:29,650 That is a relief. 466 00:41:29,650 --> 00:41:34,320 By chance, have you ever met Hwa Rok in person? 467 00:41:35,710 --> 00:41:39,930 It may seem like I am bragging, but I pretty much raised Hwa Rok. 468 00:41:39,930 --> 00:41:42,210 I even came up with the pen name Hwa Rok. 469 00:41:42,210 --> 00:41:46,440 I see. What kind of scholar is Hwa Rok? 470 00:41:46,440 --> 00:41:49,390 Seeing how he understands the feelings of a woman this well, 471 00:41:49,390 --> 00:41:53,810 he must be a very sensitive and dignified man. 472 00:42:01,400 --> 00:42:03,150 Damn it. 473 00:42:10,300 --> 00:42:14,340 Rather than dignified... 474 00:42:14,340 --> 00:42:17,080 he is close to being mysterious. 475 00:42:17,080 --> 00:42:19,350 Mysterious... 476 00:42:19,350 --> 00:42:21,650 I will drop by five days later. 477 00:42:21,650 --> 00:42:25,700 Oh, and try using the makeup I brought you. 478 00:42:26,700 --> 00:42:29,830 Who will I put on the makeup for? 479 00:42:35,110 --> 00:42:37,350 For yourself, Madam. 480 00:42:47,710 --> 00:42:51,530 Madam, I brought hulled barley from Kim's place. 481 00:42:51,530 --> 00:42:52,940 Please open the granary. 482 00:42:52,940 --> 00:42:54,710 Wait just a moment. 483 00:42:54,710 --> 00:42:56,070 Yes. 484 00:43:08,660 --> 00:43:11,570 - Let us go. - Rather than His Excellency, who is always out and about, 485 00:43:11,570 --> 00:43:14,670 those two look much better together. 486 00:43:14,670 --> 00:43:19,590 If there is a next life, I hope you two meet as the same class and share love. 487 00:43:24,520 --> 00:43:26,700 It is so pretty. 488 00:43:32,780 --> 00:43:34,710 Gosh, I am late! 489 00:44:11,510 --> 00:44:13,840 Here. Check it. 490 00:44:13,840 --> 00:44:18,190 Also, starting next time, pay me in advance for something this urgent. 491 00:44:18,190 --> 00:44:20,960 I want to pay you in advance, too. 492 00:44:20,960 --> 00:44:24,220 The madam who gave it to me is so busy. 493 00:44:24,220 --> 00:44:26,170 Oh, there she comes. 494 00:44:28,160 --> 00:44:29,910 Is what I gave you in the morning done? 495 00:44:29,910 --> 00:44:31,280 Please check. 496 00:44:31,280 --> 00:44:32,720 You probably did well. 497 00:44:32,720 --> 00:44:34,560 I am busy, so I will be going. 498 00:44:36,890 --> 00:44:39,060 What family is she from? 499 00:44:49,580 --> 00:44:52,020 I heard something. 500 00:44:52,020 --> 00:44:55,660 I do not know if I should tell you this or not. 501 00:44:55,660 --> 00:44:57,280 Just tell me. 502 00:44:57,280 --> 00:44:59,860 Damn it, what do I do? 503 00:44:59,860 --> 00:45:04,550 Chun Sam's father supposedly saw the little madam near Un Jong's place. 504 00:45:04,550 --> 00:45:06,650 Madam, be careful. 505 00:45:08,450 --> 00:45:10,480 Chun Sam's father probably saw it wrong. 506 00:45:10,480 --> 00:45:14,840 How could my unni, who spends all day sewing in the annex, be at Un Jong's place? 507 00:45:20,430 --> 00:45:23,550 My Lady, I thought he probably saw wrong, 508 00:45:23,550 --> 00:45:26,860 but I did not see her all day in the kitchen. 509 00:45:26,860 --> 00:45:29,970 I am afraid the little madam's old habits are- 510 00:45:29,970 --> 00:45:31,460 Make known our presence. 511 00:45:31,460 --> 00:45:32,850 Yes, Madam. 512 00:45:32,850 --> 00:45:36,660 Little Madam, the Madam is here. 513 00:45:38,860 --> 00:45:42,630 Goodness, was Chun Sam's father right? 514 00:45:42,630 --> 00:45:45,040 Why is she not responding? 515 00:45:45,040 --> 00:45:48,580 Little Madam! 516 00:45:48,580 --> 00:45:50,350 Let us go up. 517 00:45:53,160 --> 00:45:56,780 Why is she not making any sounds? 518 00:46:03,330 --> 00:46:07,030 Unni said she felt a cold coming on. I think she fell asleep. 519 00:46:07,030 --> 00:46:08,790 Mother, let us just go. 520 00:46:08,790 --> 00:46:13,030 Gosh, our lady is so naive. 521 00:46:13,030 --> 00:46:18,460 Just looking at it, you can tell she rolled up blankets in there. 522 00:46:19,460 --> 00:46:21,750 Pull aside the blanket. 523 00:46:21,750 --> 00:46:23,710 Yes, Madam. 524 00:46:33,030 --> 00:46:36,250 M-Mother? 525 00:46:38,470 --> 00:46:40,560 When did you come in? 526 00:46:40,560 --> 00:46:43,350 W-Why is she here? 527 00:46:43,350 --> 00:46:47,160 Are you talking to me? 528 00:46:48,910 --> 00:46:53,980 No, why were you lying there like a pile of blankets? 529 00:46:56,070 --> 00:46:59,840 Why did you not make any sound when you were here? 530 00:46:59,840 --> 00:47:01,700 The thing is... 531 00:47:02,790 --> 00:47:07,650 I mustered up all my strength to make Father's and Geun Seok's clothes 532 00:47:07,650 --> 00:47:11,240 while being really sick, and I passed out. 533 00:47:29,230 --> 00:47:32,920 I see. Rest up for today, 534 00:47:32,920 --> 00:47:36,780 and do not come tomorrow to greet us and sleep in. 535 00:47:38,070 --> 00:47:40,060 But Mother, 536 00:47:41,280 --> 00:47:45,640 why did you come to the annex before the greeting time? 537 00:47:50,580 --> 00:47:54,510 Based on Mother's personality, she would not have come here by herself. 538 00:47:54,510 --> 00:47:56,590 The culprit is Sam Wol's mother. 539 00:47:56,590 --> 00:48:01,790 I must make sure she never incites Mother to come to the annex again. 540 00:48:01,790 --> 00:48:03,810 The winter is past, 541 00:48:03,810 --> 00:48:07,490 and we need to change all the blankets, so I came to discuss it with you, 542 00:48:07,490 --> 00:48:10,360 but since you are sick, rest for a few days 543 00:48:10,360 --> 00:48:14,390 and we will just have to change all the blankets by the 20th of this month. 544 00:48:14,390 --> 00:48:15,880 Pardon? 545 00:48:17,880 --> 00:48:20,350 The 20th of this month? 546 00:48:20,350 --> 00:48:22,440 Well, rest up then. 547 00:48:32,710 --> 00:48:35,520 If it is the 20th of this month, 548 00:48:36,860 --> 00:48:39,560 only eight days are left. 549 00:48:40,730 --> 00:48:44,170 I made things worse by misspeaking. 550 00:48:45,270 --> 00:48:48,140 Next time, get your facts straight before telling me. 551 00:48:50,650 --> 00:48:53,540 Have you come home from work? 552 00:48:53,540 --> 00:48:57,490 I have something to discuss with you regarding Ye Jin's marriage. 553 00:48:57,490 --> 00:48:59,490 Let us go inside. 554 00:49:17,610 --> 00:49:20,040 Today was a close call. 555 00:49:20,040 --> 00:49:23,030 I managed it well quickly. 556 00:49:23,030 --> 00:49:27,660 Now, shall I organize everything? 557 00:49:28,690 --> 00:49:30,460 Aigoo, aigoo. 558 00:49:37,010 --> 00:49:41,290 It is true Chun Sam's father saw you at Un Jong's place. 559 00:49:43,080 --> 00:49:45,130 What a relief. 560 00:49:48,520 --> 00:49:53,950 Sister-in-law, you should have stopped Mother from coming to the annex. 561 00:49:53,950 --> 00:49:57,220 Sam Wol's mother kept making a fuss, saying it was true. 562 00:49:57,220 --> 00:50:01,540 I will find some fault to punish Sam Wol's mother. 563 00:50:01,540 --> 00:50:03,670 Do not do that. 564 00:50:03,670 --> 00:50:06,960 Sam Wol's mother probably did that to look good to Mother. 565 00:50:06,960 --> 00:50:09,280 I just need to be more careful. 566 00:50:10,710 --> 00:50:14,700 This unni is generous for useless things. 567 00:50:17,040 --> 00:50:22,560 Why are you taking the risk to do the lowly job of matchmaking? 568 00:50:26,980 --> 00:50:29,290 Because it makes my heart flutter? 569 00:50:29,290 --> 00:50:32,320 I have no reason to get fluttery now as a widow. 570 00:50:32,320 --> 00:50:34,880 And I should not get fluttery. 571 00:50:36,840 --> 00:50:41,070 But when I make a good match, 572 00:50:41,070 --> 00:50:45,510 the thought that they will live happily together 573 00:50:45,510 --> 00:50:48,510 makes my heart flutter and gives me joy. 574 00:50:49,520 --> 00:50:52,200 Most importantly, I can earn money. 575 00:50:52,200 --> 00:50:55,110 There are plenty of people who are good at sewing if I pay them, 576 00:50:55,110 --> 00:50:58,100 so it is better to pay someone to do the sewing for me 577 00:50:58,100 --> 00:51:02,640 than for me to try doing it myself when I am not good at it. 578 00:51:08,840 --> 00:51:12,630 Do not pretend to help me, and tell me what you want to say. 579 00:51:12,630 --> 00:51:16,180 Anyway, you are so quick. 580 00:51:17,140 --> 00:51:18,430 What? 581 00:51:19,240 --> 00:51:21,640 You want me to break up your marriage talks? 582 00:51:21,640 --> 00:51:24,710 Yes. He is supposedly the Junior Deputy Minister's son. 583 00:51:24,710 --> 00:51:26,530 He is the type I hate. 584 00:51:26,530 --> 00:51:29,760 Oh, if it is the Junior Deputy Minister's son, 585 00:51:29,800 --> 00:51:33,400 I have heard many rumors that he frequents courtesan houses. 586 00:51:34,280 --> 00:51:37,200 How did you know he is the type you hate? 587 00:51:37,200 --> 00:51:41,540 By chance, you did not loiter around his house to see his face, right? 588 00:51:41,540 --> 00:51:42,950 You are crazy, crazy! 589 00:51:42,950 --> 00:51:47,130 If a rumor like that goes around, you really have to marry him! 590 00:51:47,130 --> 00:51:48,700 Are you crazy? 591 00:51:48,700 --> 00:51:52,470 I also heard it as a rumor from Gae Dong. 592 00:51:53,600 --> 00:51:55,130 You sure? 593 00:51:55,130 --> 00:51:58,240 I will become a Minister's wife someday, like Mom. 594 00:51:58,240 --> 00:52:02,310 So, I do not want to marry a playboy like him. 595 00:52:04,800 --> 00:52:06,230 But... 596 00:52:07,650 --> 00:52:10,930 still, how could I break up your marriage talks? 597 00:52:13,590 --> 00:52:19,530 I do not know, but Yeojudaek, the goddess of matchmaking, would know, right? 598 00:52:22,330 --> 00:52:27,120 If you do not help me, I will tell Mother that you are going around as a matchmaker. 599 00:52:27,120 --> 00:52:30,890 I am still your sister-in-law. 600 00:52:35,350 --> 00:52:37,440 You are so scary. 601 00:52:47,000 --> 00:52:54,600 There are many books in the market that mock the nobility, like "The Madam's Private Life." 602 00:52:54,660 --> 00:52:59,360 So why is Hanseong-bu not cracking down on it? 603 00:53:08,170 --> 00:53:10,060 Of course! 604 00:53:10,060 --> 00:53:13,480 That is the proper example of a married couple. 605 00:53:29,960 --> 00:53:34,760 I report Hanseong-bu's lack of action despite the spread of novels 606 00:53:34,760 --> 00:53:37,690 that mock officials among ignorant women. 607 00:53:37,690 --> 00:53:41,170 Also, the rude book peddler... 608 00:53:41,170 --> 00:53:45,430 I cannot help but mistakenly think that you fell for me. 609 00:53:57,590 --> 00:53:59,140 What... 610 00:53:59,140 --> 00:54:00,930 What is wrong with me? 611 00:54:09,550 --> 00:54:12,600 I report Hanseong-bu's lack of action. 612 00:54:12,600 --> 00:54:13,840 Also the rude book peddler- 613 00:54:13,840 --> 00:54:15,660 You fell for me? 614 00:54:18,190 --> 00:54:20,740 Also the rude book peddler- 615 00:54:50,560 --> 00:54:52,320 Aigoo... 616 00:54:52,320 --> 00:54:55,750 Did you stay up all night again writing a petition? 617 00:54:56,850 --> 00:54:58,090 Aigoo. 618 00:54:58,090 --> 00:55:03,380 Due to an unusual chest pain, I could not sleep. 619 00:55:04,820 --> 00:55:06,950 Aigoo, goodness. 620 00:55:17,710 --> 00:55:20,920 I lived all my life with chest pain, 621 00:55:20,920 --> 00:55:24,690 but it was the first time I felt pain while I was alone. 622 00:55:24,690 --> 00:55:27,560 Were there any other unusual things? 623 00:55:27,560 --> 00:55:29,730 Unusual things... 624 00:55:32,140 --> 00:55:38,090 Every time I remembered what happened at 6 p.m. yesterday, my chest pain continued. 625 00:55:38,090 --> 00:55:41,880 If it was 6 p.m., you were at the merchants inn. 626 00:55:41,880 --> 00:55:44,070 What happened? 627 00:55:45,110 --> 00:55:51,570 What happened was so vulgar and unfair that I did not even want to speak of it. 628 00:55:51,570 --> 00:55:57,640 This chest pain does not seem to be from your illness but by suduraesu? 629 00:55:57,640 --> 00:56:01,660 Suduraesu? This is the first time I am hearing of this. 630 00:56:01,660 --> 00:56:06,450 Suduraesu stands for Worry Pox Come Head. 631 00:56:06,450 --> 00:56:11,400 It is a psychosomatic ailment caused when one's experience clashes with one's beliefs 632 00:56:11,400 --> 00:56:17,180 and the resulting worry manifests as physical pain. 633 00:56:17,180 --> 00:56:19,590 - So it is due to your bad temper- - Geez... 634 00:56:19,590 --> 00:56:21,780 Here, here. 635 00:56:21,780 --> 00:56:26,780 Chest pain and headaches are common symptoms. 636 00:56:29,540 --> 00:56:33,610 So, it is a psychosomatic disorder caused by bodily imbalance. 637 00:56:33,610 --> 00:56:35,780 Then I think I know the cure. 638 00:56:35,780 --> 00:56:38,700 Oh Bong, let us go to the merchants' inn immediately. 639 00:56:38,700 --> 00:56:40,430 Yes, okay. 640 00:56:40,430 --> 00:56:42,040 Thank you. 641 00:56:55,340 --> 00:56:56,830 [The Madam's Private Life] 642 00:57:00,160 --> 00:57:01,790 Why? 643 00:57:01,790 --> 00:57:03,890 It is not good? 644 00:57:03,890 --> 00:57:05,890 Forget it. Do not tell me. 645 00:57:05,890 --> 00:57:07,700 I will rewrite it for you. 646 00:57:07,700 --> 00:57:11,390 Gosh, why would you rewrite it? 647 00:57:11,390 --> 00:57:14,720 The first book was fun, 648 00:57:14,720 --> 00:57:16,420 but the sequel is even more fun. 649 00:57:16,420 --> 00:57:18,830 Hwa Rok, you must be a genius! 650 00:57:18,830 --> 00:57:21,780 Gosh, what do you mean, genius? 651 00:57:22,960 --> 00:57:28,570 Well, which part was particularly fun? 652 00:57:28,570 --> 00:57:30,990 Oh, everything was good, 653 00:57:30,990 --> 00:57:34,890 but the part where the madam escapes from the Royal Investigation Bureau was- 654 00:57:34,890 --> 00:57:38,400 Oh, that Yeojudaek? 655 00:57:39,300 --> 00:57:41,920 I do not know when she might come. 656 00:57:42,840 --> 00:57:47,390 For what reason are you looking for Yeojudaek? 657 00:57:47,390 --> 00:57:49,200 What is wrong with you? 658 00:57:49,200 --> 00:57:50,820 Lower your voice. 659 00:57:50,820 --> 00:57:52,380 My voice rings, and it is bothering me. 660 00:57:52,380 --> 00:57:54,210 I am sorry. 661 00:57:56,230 --> 00:57:58,830 I have something to say to that peddler. 662 00:57:58,830 --> 00:58:04,320 If you tell me, I will deliver the message to Yeojudaek. 663 00:58:04,320 --> 00:58:07,050 All this happened because of a foolish mistake, 664 00:58:07,050 --> 00:58:10,010 so my intentions may be distorted if I go through someone else. 665 00:58:10,010 --> 00:58:15,540 So, I must tell her straight to her face. 666 00:58:15,540 --> 00:58:17,770 You are going to meet her directly? 667 00:58:17,770 --> 00:58:20,210 Why? Is that not okay? 668 00:58:20,210 --> 00:58:24,380 I mean, it is the first time you are picking a fight with someone who is not a nobleman. 669 00:58:24,380 --> 00:58:26,870 When did I ever pick a fight? 670 00:58:31,330 --> 00:58:36,880 In any case, I will wait here until that merchant comes. 671 00:58:36,880 --> 00:58:39,950 She may not come today... 672 00:58:39,950 --> 00:58:41,740 Sir. 673 00:58:43,050 --> 00:58:44,660 Your Excellency, just a second. 674 00:58:44,660 --> 00:58:46,820 Owner, let us talk for a bit. 675 00:58:59,860 --> 00:59:03,000 You may not know who His Excellency is since he only buys 676 00:59:03,050 --> 00:59:07,350 medical books from the Ming Dynasty, but I do not want to imagine 677 00:59:07,350 --> 00:59:10,300 what His Excellency might do here if he does not meet that merchant. 678 00:59:10,300 --> 00:59:11,360 Like what? 679 00:59:11,360 --> 00:59:16,460 He will first file a complaint about a merchant who lends books that mock the government. 680 00:59:16,460 --> 00:59:19,230 Then, you will start with 20 beatings. 681 00:59:19,230 --> 00:59:20,610 That is just the law. 682 00:59:20,610 --> 00:59:23,640 So, if that peddler is not coming, 683 00:59:23,640 --> 00:59:26,670 you should go find her and bring her immediately. 684 00:59:33,800 --> 00:59:37,100 He is an even worse prat than I thought. 685 00:59:37,100 --> 00:59:39,380 Do you know him? 686 00:59:39,380 --> 00:59:40,840 I told you earlier. 687 00:59:40,840 --> 00:59:44,590 The nerd who wants to report "The Madam's Private Life" for mocking the nobility. 688 00:59:44,590 --> 00:59:47,220 Then, are you saying he's here to report me? 689 00:59:47,220 --> 00:59:48,640 Do not worry. 690 00:59:48,640 --> 00:59:51,640 If he were to turn this over to the government, he would have gone there first. 691 00:59:51,640 --> 00:59:54,100 Would he be looking for me here while threatening the owner? 692 00:59:54,100 --> 00:59:58,150 I see. Then why did he come? 693 00:59:58,150 --> 00:59:59,590 Most likely... 694 00:59:59,590 --> 01:00:02,140 Sir, this book does not even deserve such attention. 695 01:00:02,140 --> 01:00:06,340 I will judge whether it is deserving or not after reading the rest. 696 01:00:06,340 --> 01:00:08,120 What do you mean by that? 697 01:00:08,120 --> 01:00:13,310 If the novel ends by saying it was a foolish woman's dream, I will not be able to report it. 698 01:00:13,310 --> 01:00:17,220 He is curious about the ending of your first volume of "The Madam's Private Life." 699 01:00:17,220 --> 01:00:20,250 Things should be resolved once we give him that book. 700 01:00:23,250 --> 01:00:24,600 Really? 701 01:00:24,600 --> 01:00:26,330 Just trust me. 702 01:00:28,440 --> 01:00:30,170 Meow. 703 01:00:32,650 --> 01:00:35,570 Aigoo, now that I think about it, 704 01:00:35,570 --> 01:00:38,870 Yeojudaek should be here soon to return the book. 705 01:00:38,870 --> 01:00:40,260 He says she will be here soon. 706 01:00:40,260 --> 01:00:42,540 I heard, too. 707 01:00:42,540 --> 01:00:44,940 It so happens that she is coming now! 708 01:00:56,620 --> 01:00:58,490 I do not see anyone. 709 01:01:01,190 --> 01:01:03,350 Gosh! 710 01:01:05,440 --> 01:01:08,180 You were looking for me? 711 01:01:08,180 --> 01:01:10,800 Where did she come in from? 712 01:01:11,770 --> 01:01:15,300 I heard you had something to tell me, Sir. 713 01:01:17,520 --> 01:01:19,690 Please give us space. 714 01:01:19,690 --> 01:01:21,730 Pardon? 715 01:01:21,730 --> 01:01:25,590 Oh Bong, you also wait outside. 716 01:01:25,590 --> 01:01:28,170 - Me, too? - Hurry! 717 01:01:28,170 --> 01:01:30,980 Gosh, goodness. 718 01:01:42,550 --> 01:01:44,430 Please go ahead. 719 01:01:56,050 --> 01:01:59,050 It so happens I have something to give you. 720 01:01:59,050 --> 01:02:00,610 I... 721 01:02:03,430 --> 01:02:04,990 I... 722 01:02:15,830 --> 01:02:17,940 have fallen in love with you. 723 01:02:21,680 --> 01:02:23,950 Oh, daebak. 724 01:02:23,950 --> 01:02:25,550 Gosh, this is crazy. 725 01:02:25,550 --> 01:02:28,100 - Did he just confess to her? - Yeah. 726 01:02:29,360 --> 01:02:30,560 [The Madam's Private Life] 727 01:02:47,830 --> 01:02:52,060 W-What did I just say? 728 01:02:53,930 --> 01:02:57,130 You said you fell in love with me. 729 01:02:58,840 --> 01:03:01,180 I misspoke because I am ill. Forget it. 730 01:03:01,180 --> 01:03:03,260 What I want to tell you is that... 731 01:03:03,260 --> 01:03:05,180 I am... 732 01:03:05,180 --> 01:03:07,620 not in love with you. 733 01:03:09,890 --> 01:03:11,380 Gosh, what is he saying? 734 01:03:11,380 --> 01:03:12,980 What is this? 735 01:03:12,980 --> 01:03:15,630 Why would you say such obvious things? 736 01:03:15,630 --> 01:03:20,160 Did you not insist that I was in love with you yesterday here? 737 01:03:20,160 --> 01:03:21,790 Pardon? 738 01:03:21,790 --> 01:03:25,580 But you are trying to get my personal info, though I have nothing to do with this book's author. 739 01:03:25,580 --> 01:03:29,180 I cannot help but mistakenly think that you fell for me. 740 01:03:30,520 --> 01:03:33,440 You looked for me just to say that to me? 741 01:03:33,440 --> 01:03:38,000 Resolving that ridiculous misunderstanding is very important to me. 742 01:03:38,000 --> 01:03:42,470 Wow, I thought he was just an annoying prat, but he is a crazy bastard! 743 01:03:42,470 --> 01:03:44,140 Things will get worse if I get involved with him more. 744 01:03:44,140 --> 01:03:46,480 What's necessary is a humble attitude and a speedy apology. 745 01:03:46,480 --> 01:03:48,790 I guess I was mistaken because I was in a rush that day. 746 01:03:48,790 --> 01:03:51,070 I am sorry for upsetting you. 747 01:03:51,070 --> 01:03:55,440 I will change my mind and say you are not in love with me, Sir. 748 01:03:56,950 --> 01:03:58,390 All right. 749 01:03:58,390 --> 01:04:04,360 To atone for my sin, I will never appear before you again. Bye then. 750 01:04:22,800 --> 01:04:24,930 She does not have to go that far. 751 01:04:24,930 --> 01:04:26,860 Does your chest still hurt? 752 01:04:26,860 --> 01:04:28,310 No. 753 01:04:28,310 --> 01:04:32,440 Now that I have fixed my body-mind imbalance, I have no reason to hurt anymore. 754 01:04:32,440 --> 01:04:35,250 - I do not think it is resolved... - Come on... 755 01:04:39,260 --> 01:04:41,680 The major criminal is here. 756 01:04:41,680 --> 01:04:43,580 Tie him up. 757 01:04:43,580 --> 01:04:45,850 Sirs, there must be a mistake. 758 01:04:48,940 --> 01:04:50,720 How dare you! 759 01:04:50,720 --> 01:04:56,350 If you knew who I am, you guys would know that what you are doing right now is a mistake. 760 01:04:56,350 --> 01:04:59,500 His Excellency is in a very bad mood right now. 761 01:04:59,500 --> 01:05:02,140 Looks like he will be fired. 762 01:05:02,140 --> 01:05:04,490 Seeing your attire, you are an official in the Royal Investigative Bureau, 763 01:05:04,490 --> 01:05:07,980 and since you are taking only a few subordinates, it must be a secret mission. 764 01:05:07,980 --> 01:05:12,890 It is a shame you would act so foolishly without recognizing who I am. 765 01:05:12,890 --> 01:05:16,600 While you are doing this, the man you are chasing probably already gained over 2 miles on you. 766 01:05:16,600 --> 01:05:18,650 Your sins- 767 01:05:28,990 --> 01:05:33,130 Your Excellency! 768 01:06:02,700 --> 01:06:06,270 You are not a street thug. This is the Royal Investigative Bureau. 769 01:06:06,270 --> 01:06:10,770 How could you do this without due process and order? 770 01:06:10,770 --> 01:06:12,100 Do you know who I am? 771 01:06:12,100 --> 01:06:15,350 Are you not Prince Gyeong Woon Jae? 772 01:06:15,400 --> 01:06:20,000 Doing this while knowing who I am is mocking the Royal Family! 773 01:06:20,010 --> 01:06:23,340 Who is the one mocking the Royal Family? 774 01:06:23,340 --> 01:06:26,660 Who are you? 775 01:06:36,490 --> 01:06:41,510 Oh, Y-Your Majesty! Your Majesty. 776 01:06:43,400 --> 01:06:50,380 I ordered him to arrest you on charges of mocking the Royal Family and deceiving me. 777 01:06:50,380 --> 01:06:54,910 Your Majesty, what you are saying is baseless. 778 01:06:57,640 --> 01:07:02,380 You knew that in the history of Joseon, the Prince was never allowed to remarry, 779 01:07:02,380 --> 01:07:04,250 and yet you wrote all these petitions to me! 780 01:07:04,250 --> 01:07:07,660 If that is not mocking the Royal Family, then what is? 781 01:07:07,660 --> 01:07:09,870 That is a just petition- 782 01:07:09,870 --> 01:07:12,300 - Shim Jung Woo. - Yes? 783 01:07:13,440 --> 01:07:17,920 You should have been prepared for something like that when you married my daughter. 784 01:07:18,920 --> 01:07:23,210 Why do you keep sending petitions when even women keep their chastity? 785 01:07:23,210 --> 01:07:29,310 Pardon me, but the most recent petition was not asking to allow a prince to remarry, 786 01:07:29,310 --> 01:07:34,770 but was saying my marriage to the Princess was invalid based on the marriage rites recommended by the royal house. 787 01:07:34,770 --> 01:07:38,630 Did you not read it, assuming... 788 01:07:38,630 --> 01:07:43,510 it would be the same content? 789 01:07:43,510 --> 01:07:45,010 What? 790 01:07:48,370 --> 01:07:51,470 I did not know this, 791 01:07:51,470 --> 01:07:54,410 but you are the type to earn punishments. 792 01:07:55,720 --> 01:07:57,600 Bring it. 793 01:07:57,600 --> 01:07:59,210 Yes, Your Majesty. 794 01:08:00,580 --> 01:08:02,450 Chief Royal Secretary... 795 01:08:14,550 --> 01:08:19,600 Your Majesty, this is not in line with the criminal law. 796 01:08:19,600 --> 01:08:24,790 You should let me receive a just interrogation later- 797 01:08:27,680 --> 01:08:31,180 So you will stall for time, I see. 798 01:08:31,180 --> 01:08:38,670 Then, you will get out of this by using your sly brain to come up with some good reason. 799 01:08:38,670 --> 01:08:43,640 Just like how you used the old maid and bachelor issue to stop the Crown Prince's marriage. 800 01:08:43,640 --> 01:08:46,520 How do you know that- 801 01:08:46,520 --> 01:08:50,220 As expected, you gave the Left State Minister 802 01:08:50,220 --> 01:08:53,430 a just reason for stopping the Crown Prince's marriage! 803 01:08:55,250 --> 01:08:59,050 Hurry up and force this traitor to drink the poison! 804 01:08:59,050 --> 01:09:00,920 Yes, Your Majesty. 805 01:09:19,840 --> 01:09:22,820 [The Matchmakers] 806 01:09:23,190 --> 01:09:24,490 [Thank you, Actress Jang Hye Jin, for making a special appearance.] 807 01:09:31,400 --> 01:09:34,430 ♫ Love is falling again, love is coming to me again ♫ 808 01:09:34,430 --> 01:09:38,960 ♫ Strange emotions fill me and confuse me ♫ 809 01:09:38,990 --> 01:09:42,190 His Excellency is a traitor? What is going on? 810 01:09:42,190 --> 01:09:44,380 Finally, my road to success has opened up. 811 01:09:44,380 --> 01:09:45,980 Have you heard of the Old Ladies? 812 01:09:45,980 --> 01:09:48,560 It is not that we could not marry. We chose not to marry. 813 01:09:48,560 --> 01:09:50,150 Who is that old geezer? 814 01:09:50,150 --> 01:09:53,430 I am trying to marry off the three daughters of Doctor Maeng in Namsan Village. 815 01:09:53,430 --> 01:09:57,100 I do not take requests from people who think like you, Sir. 816 01:09:57,100 --> 01:09:58,800 Why is everyone doing this to me? 817 01:09:58,800 --> 01:10:01,300 Can you pretend you are Yeojudaek just this once? 818 01:10:01,300 --> 01:10:03,320 You cannot leave here easily today. 819 01:10:03,320 --> 01:10:04,660 You will regret it. 820 01:10:04,660 --> 01:10:07,340 A noblewoman can have only one husband. 821 01:10:07,340 --> 01:10:09,770 I want to see you, my dear husband. 822 01:10:10,740 --> 01:10:15,350 ♫ Awkward tone, different from your usual ♫ 823 01:10:24,390 --> 01:10:27,350 [The Matchmakers]