1 00:00:16,628 --> 00:00:18,214 One in 10,000 humans are born... 2 00:00:18,238 --> 00:00:20,698 with the ability to identify one's soulmate, 3 00:00:21,298 --> 00:00:23,537 and people with that special ability... 4 00:00:24,238 --> 00:00:25,808 existed in every era. 5 00:00:31,477 --> 00:00:33,617 In ancient times, they were chief priests. 6 00:00:34,378 --> 00:00:36,617 In Silla times, they were called Agent of Love... 7 00:00:37,787 --> 00:00:41,158 and enjoyed great power and riches. 8 00:00:52,537 --> 00:00:54,897 The Heritage of the Three States appendix on agents says... 9 00:00:55,307 --> 00:00:59,638 most influential Agents of Love until the Goryeo era were women, 10 00:01:00,177 --> 00:01:02,147 and as Joseon was a nation built on Confucianism, 11 00:01:02,647 --> 00:01:04,177 they slowly disappeared. 12 00:01:05,518 --> 00:01:07,393 There is no record to show... 13 00:01:07,417 --> 00:01:09,024 how they recognized one's soulmate. 14 00:01:09,048 --> 00:01:10,287 (Soulmate) 15 00:01:49,858 --> 00:01:52,527 Agents of Love with a heightened level of skill... 16 00:01:53,127 --> 00:01:56,027 are said to bring couples together without knowing themselves. 17 00:02:00,668 --> 00:02:03,614 Silla people called Agents of Love... 18 00:02:03,638 --> 00:02:05,377 "lonely souls." 19 00:02:06,538 --> 00:02:08,448 That is because... 20 00:02:08,747 --> 00:02:11,277 he who marries an agent is fated to die young. 21 00:02:14,078 --> 00:02:17,448 That is why many agents are widows. 22 00:02:24,958 --> 00:02:27,133 Couples I bring together... 23 00:02:27,157 --> 00:02:28,927 live happily and are quite fertile, 24 00:02:29,127 --> 00:02:31,443 so most of my clients are parents with daughters. 25 00:02:31,467 --> 00:02:33,473 (Jung Soon Duk, Left Councillor’s second daughter-in-law and peddler) 26 00:02:33,497 --> 00:02:34,738 I can tell... 27 00:02:35,437 --> 00:02:37,307 if they are a match or not. 28 00:02:38,138 --> 00:02:41,337 You could say I was born with the ability to tell their fate. 29 00:02:44,777 --> 00:02:49,247 (Episode 1: I Have Not Fallen for You) 30 00:03:07,068 --> 00:03:09,883 The first-place winner of this year's state exam, 31 00:03:09,907 --> 00:03:11,307 is Sim Jung Woo. 32 00:03:17,008 --> 00:03:18,008 Goodness. 33 00:03:19,847 --> 00:03:23,687 The youngest to place first since Joseon was established... 34 00:03:24,247 --> 00:03:26,758 happens to be handsome as well. 35 00:03:27,788 --> 00:03:28,804 Yes. 36 00:03:28,828 --> 00:03:30,958 He scored much higher than the man who came second, 37 00:03:31,157 --> 00:03:33,527 and all ministers who graded the papers were astounded. 38 00:03:34,458 --> 00:03:35,467 Is that so? 39 00:03:38,997 --> 00:03:41,237 Sim Jung Woo came first, and he will... 40 00:03:41,638 --> 00:03:42,883 take the currently vacant... 41 00:03:42,907 --> 00:03:44,967 Deputy Administrator of Pyeongyang position. 42 00:03:45,638 --> 00:03:47,878 Apply your youthful and new ideas... 43 00:03:48,237 --> 00:03:50,078 and assist your superior well. 44 00:03:51,948 --> 00:03:52,977 Your Majesty. 45 00:03:53,378 --> 00:03:56,424 This is too unconventional an appointment that I think... 46 00:03:56,448 --> 00:03:57,717 I will uphold your command, 47 00:03:57,948 --> 00:04:00,534 and with my clever mind and quick thinking, 48 00:04:00,558 --> 00:04:02,133 I will clear... 49 00:04:02,157 --> 00:04:05,174 the corruption in Pyeongyang and restore order, 50 00:04:05,198 --> 00:04:06,328 Your Majesty. 51 00:04:09,998 --> 00:04:10,975 You do that. 52 00:04:10,999 --> 00:04:13,297 Kids these days are unlike us. 53 00:04:13,467 --> 00:04:14,967 They care not for humility. 54 00:04:15,337 --> 00:04:16,337 Oh, dear... 55 00:04:45,068 --> 00:04:46,097 It is said... 56 00:04:46,938 --> 00:04:49,167 the greatest of the three misfortunes... 57 00:04:49,568 --> 00:04:51,467 is for a young man to gain a lofty title. 58 00:04:52,337 --> 00:04:53,907 Watch your language... 59 00:04:54,378 --> 00:04:56,047 and stay out of trouble. 60 00:04:56,777 --> 00:04:58,893 Rather than place far behind the winner... 61 00:04:58,917 --> 00:05:00,578 in 3rd place well into one's 40s, 62 00:05:01,378 --> 00:05:02,664 living an unfortunate life... 63 00:05:02,688 --> 00:05:05,217 as a successful young man does not seem too bad. 64 00:05:05,717 --> 00:05:09,128 Do I not know what I am saying because I am too young? 65 00:05:34,678 --> 00:05:37,518 Your Highness, you cannot be out here. 66 00:05:38,248 --> 00:05:39,258 Princess. 67 00:05:39,917 --> 00:05:41,458 Your Highness. 68 00:05:42,458 --> 00:05:44,628 Why should I marry the princess? 69 00:05:45,198 --> 00:05:48,328 His Majesty sent me to Pyeongyang, and I leave tomorrow. 70 00:05:48,897 --> 00:05:51,167 The King's son-in-law cannot take a government post. 71 00:05:51,368 --> 00:05:52,467 That position... 72 00:05:53,198 --> 00:05:55,167 was reassigned to Min Hyun. 73 00:05:56,808 --> 00:05:58,313 His Majesty gifted you... 74 00:05:58,337 --> 00:06:00,477 a great house in Bukchon as a wedding present... 75 00:06:00,977 --> 00:06:03,347 and will bestow your older brother with a title as well. 76 00:06:03,508 --> 00:06:06,123 It is a great opportunity for you and your family. 77 00:06:06,147 --> 00:06:08,987 If you were to become a member of the royal family, 78 00:06:09,147 --> 00:06:11,587 it would be a great benefit to our faction. 79 00:06:12,487 --> 00:06:13,633 It would. 80 00:06:13,657 --> 00:06:15,657 This is all thanks to your effort, my lord. 81 00:06:16,787 --> 00:06:18,187 If it is that great an opportunity, 82 00:06:18,597 --> 00:06:21,773 your second son In Guk who is still single... 83 00:06:21,797 --> 00:06:23,768 could marry the princess. 84 00:06:25,237 --> 00:06:27,597 The princess wishes to marry you. 85 00:06:30,268 --> 00:06:31,568 The Classic of Rites states... 86 00:06:31,938 --> 00:06:34,914 a marriage is bringing together the good of both genders... 87 00:06:34,938 --> 00:06:36,583 to honour and serve the family... 88 00:06:36,607 --> 00:06:39,523 and bear descendants to carry on the name. 89 00:06:39,547 --> 00:06:42,217 This means a marriage involves two families. 90 00:06:42,647 --> 00:06:44,664 How could the princess name a spouse... 91 00:06:44,688 --> 00:06:46,188 based just on her preference? 92 00:06:46,458 --> 00:06:47,987 That goes against our rites. 93 00:06:48,188 --> 00:06:49,188 That is enough. 94 00:06:49,787 --> 00:06:53,198 It is my wish that you marry the princess. 95 00:06:53,558 --> 00:06:55,373 So comply and do not complain. 96 00:06:55,397 --> 00:06:56,467 Father. 97 00:06:56,967 --> 00:06:59,237 You know my dream is to become Premier. 98 00:06:59,737 --> 00:07:02,407 I will not marry the princess if that stops me from taking office! 99 00:07:10,508 --> 00:07:14,018 Are you pleased you sold your son for a large house in Bukchon? 100 00:07:15,047 --> 00:07:16,893 How dare you speak to Father like that? 101 00:07:16,917 --> 00:07:19,164 You are dull-witted and greedy, 102 00:07:19,188 --> 00:07:21,258 and very likely to become a corrupt official. 103 00:07:22,128 --> 00:07:23,157 What did you say? 104 00:07:23,458 --> 00:07:24,828 Heed my advice... 105 00:07:25,357 --> 00:07:27,258 if you wish to keep the position... 106 00:07:27,498 --> 00:07:29,597 you got from selling your brother. 107 00:07:35,837 --> 00:07:39,078 Take two bows. 108 00:07:39,837 --> 00:07:42,847 Bride, two bows to the right. 109 00:08:04,168 --> 00:08:07,668 Groom, one bow in response. 110 00:08:22,648 --> 00:08:24,124 - Your Highness. - Your Highness. 111 00:08:24,148 --> 00:08:26,658 - Your Highness. - Your Highness. 112 00:08:27,058 --> 00:08:29,487 Your Highness. 113 00:08:55,517 --> 00:08:56,517 She has... 114 00:08:56,987 --> 00:08:58,288 passed. 115 00:09:18,837 --> 00:09:21,313 The princess died before we even put up... 116 00:09:21,337 --> 00:09:22,624 the sign the King sent. 117 00:09:22,648 --> 00:09:24,247 What should we do now? 118 00:09:24,548 --> 00:09:26,117 She died during the wedding. 119 00:09:26,418 --> 00:09:28,624 Did he not get to consummate the marriage, then? 120 00:09:28,648 --> 00:09:29,894 Of course not. 121 00:09:29,918 --> 00:09:32,318 He's a widowed son-in-law of the King. 122 00:09:32,688 --> 00:09:35,558 Kings' sons-in-law cannot remarry or have a concubine. 123 00:09:36,127 --> 00:09:38,703 What good is a house this big? 124 00:09:38,727 --> 00:09:39,727 Oh, dear. 125 00:10:00,717 --> 00:10:06,788 (8 years later) 126 00:10:18,097 --> 00:10:20,198 It is so pretty even on the outside. 127 00:10:21,597 --> 00:10:23,438 How pretty must it be inside? 128 00:11:07,918 --> 00:11:09,247 What do you think? 129 00:11:23,798 --> 00:11:24,804 Hey. 130 00:11:24,828 --> 00:11:26,544 - It suits you. - Goodness. 131 00:11:26,568 --> 00:11:28,343 - You are here. - You made it. 132 00:11:28,367 --> 00:11:29,568 - Hello. - Hi. 133 00:11:31,237 --> 00:11:32,278 I am almost sure... 134 00:11:32,708 --> 00:11:34,977 a Marriage Ban will be issued next month. 135 00:11:35,438 --> 00:11:36,678 It is all about speed. 136 00:11:37,308 --> 00:11:38,424 Remember that. 137 00:11:38,448 --> 00:11:40,924 If you have any information, 138 00:11:40,948 --> 00:11:42,363 we should share it. 139 00:11:42,387 --> 00:11:45,164 Do not keep it to yourself and mess things up like before. 140 00:11:45,188 --> 00:11:46,617 Okay, fine! 141 00:11:46,887 --> 00:11:48,387 Will you stop saying that? 142 00:11:49,257 --> 00:11:52,597 I thought Marriage Bans are lifted after a month or so. 143 00:11:52,958 --> 00:11:54,958 - Why are you... - Making a fuss? 144 00:11:55,597 --> 00:11:57,904 While the Marriage Ban is issued, most families with a daughter... 145 00:11:57,928 --> 00:11:59,613 must submit the Virgin Note. 146 00:11:59,637 --> 00:12:01,038 I know that much. 147 00:12:01,367 --> 00:12:03,514 But Marriage Bans are not enforced too long, 148 00:12:03,538 --> 00:12:05,578 and it is a good thing to marry the crown prince. 149 00:12:06,877 --> 00:12:09,607 Are you from a distant countryside? 150 00:12:10,007 --> 00:12:11,678 People say "NK Jin." 151 00:12:12,318 --> 00:12:13,678 "NK Jin?" 152 00:12:15,788 --> 00:12:17,688 The next king... 153 00:12:18,017 --> 00:12:21,188 will be Prince Jinsung, the nephew of the left state councillor’s wife. 154 00:12:21,418 --> 00:12:22,603 I see. 155 00:12:22,627 --> 00:12:26,558 Whoever were to marry the young, sickly crown prince... 156 00:12:26,757 --> 00:12:29,504 is bound to end up a poor widow. 157 00:12:29,528 --> 00:12:32,044 Who would want their daughter to suffer that fate? 158 00:12:32,068 --> 00:12:34,473 So people with daughters of marriageable age... 159 00:12:34,497 --> 00:12:37,113 go crazy for matchmakers to get them engaged... 160 00:12:37,137 --> 00:12:38,668 before the Marriage Ban is issued. 161 00:12:38,938 --> 00:12:42,648 All we have to do is reap the benefits while the tide is in. 162 00:12:45,918 --> 00:12:47,678 There will be no Marriage Ban this year. 163 00:12:48,148 --> 00:12:49,524 What are you saying? 164 00:12:49,548 --> 00:12:51,517 A court maid I know was adamant. 165 00:12:52,788 --> 00:12:54,333 My sources say... 166 00:12:54,357 --> 00:12:56,627 there will be no Marriage Ban this year. 167 00:12:56,788 --> 00:12:58,664 Do not humiliate yourselves using that... 168 00:12:58,688 --> 00:13:00,357 as an excuse to arrange marriages. 169 00:13:04,867 --> 00:13:06,137 How cool is she? 170 00:13:06,398 --> 00:13:07,637 Who was that? 171 00:13:07,898 --> 00:13:09,237 She is not cool at all. 172 00:13:10,068 --> 00:13:12,607 If Lady Yeoju said there will be no Marriage Ban, 173 00:13:12,877 --> 00:13:14,778 - I doubt there will be one. - Right? 174 00:13:15,278 --> 00:13:17,048 Lady Yeoju is never wrong. 175 00:13:17,578 --> 00:13:18,678 "Lady Yeoju?" 176 00:13:19,477 --> 00:13:22,247 The master of matchmaking that does business only with... 177 00:13:22,517 --> 00:13:23,948 the rich and famous? 178 00:13:24,087 --> 00:13:25,247 She is no master. 179 00:13:28,418 --> 00:13:29,487 Where are you going? 180 00:13:29,788 --> 00:13:31,087 She said no Ban. 181 00:13:31,328 --> 00:13:33,528 I am off to sell my wares. Get out of the way. 182 00:13:35,227 --> 00:13:37,367 Do we all have to listen to Lady Yeoju... 183 00:13:37,668 --> 00:13:39,337 Wait for me! 184 00:13:47,107 --> 00:13:49,247 Postpone the crown prince's wedding... 185 00:13:49,648 --> 00:13:51,747 because of a rumour of a female ghost? 186 00:13:52,078 --> 00:13:53,578 Your Majesty. 187 00:13:53,877 --> 00:13:56,723 The number of spinsters and bachelors in the Capital... 188 00:13:56,747 --> 00:13:58,247 are at an all-time high. 189 00:14:00,117 --> 00:14:01,117 What? 190 00:14:01,217 --> 00:14:03,487 The rumour of the female ghost surfaced... 191 00:14:03,688 --> 00:14:06,127 after a depressed spinster took her life. 192 00:14:06,398 --> 00:14:10,168 We are concerned her grudge will harm the future of our nation. 193 00:14:10,997 --> 00:14:12,544 The untimely drought also... 194 00:14:12,568 --> 00:14:15,443 What about the drought? Are you saying the darned woman... 195 00:14:15,467 --> 00:14:16,668 caused the drought also? 196 00:14:17,237 --> 00:14:18,337 Well... 197 00:14:19,308 --> 00:14:20,337 Well... 198 00:14:22,778 --> 00:14:27,124 The heavens' intentions are beyond our understanding, so... 199 00:14:27,148 --> 00:14:29,063 What is your point, Minister of Defence? 200 00:14:29,087 --> 00:14:30,117 Pardon? 201 00:14:31,318 --> 00:14:33,318 Right. My point... 202 00:14:35,688 --> 00:14:38,363 So, the nation... 203 00:14:38,387 --> 00:14:39,958 I mean... 204 00:14:40,357 --> 00:14:43,343 A couple and the nation's energy... 205 00:14:43,367 --> 00:14:45,028 - What are you saying? - Your Majesty. 206 00:14:45,168 --> 00:14:47,737 The previous kings urged people to marry young... 207 00:14:48,038 --> 00:14:50,443 because people who were allowed to stay single for too long... 208 00:14:50,467 --> 00:14:52,184 caused disharmony of yin and yang... 209 00:14:52,208 --> 00:14:54,308 and brought on us natural disasters. 210 00:14:54,908 --> 00:14:56,448 We cannot say for sure... 211 00:14:56,578 --> 00:14:58,747 the drought was not caused by the lack of marriages. 212 00:14:59,678 --> 00:15:01,717 You might be right, Lord Jo. 213 00:15:01,948 --> 00:15:04,747 But spinsters and bachelors have always posed a problem. 214 00:15:04,987 --> 00:15:07,764 Right now, we are discussing the crown prince's marriage. 215 00:15:07,788 --> 00:15:09,627 Which is why I offer you such counsel. 216 00:15:10,028 --> 00:15:13,658 With rumours spreading of a woman who died because she could not wed, 217 00:15:13,898 --> 00:15:15,674 if we were to issue a Marriage Ban to find... 218 00:15:15,698 --> 00:15:17,127 a bride for the young crown prince, 219 00:15:17,568 --> 00:15:20,267 women within the Capital cannot marry even if they wish to. 220 00:15:20,997 --> 00:15:22,213 It is just a short... 221 00:15:22,237 --> 00:15:23,438 The Marriage Ban... 222 00:15:24,007 --> 00:15:25,408 might be temporary. 223 00:15:25,668 --> 00:15:26,678 Yes. 224 00:15:27,408 --> 00:15:29,477 But it has a significant meaning. 225 00:15:30,847 --> 00:15:33,323 We need as many people as possible to marry, 226 00:15:33,347 --> 00:15:35,318 not issue a ban on marriages. 227 00:15:35,477 --> 00:15:37,948 A Marriage Ban would be against all reason. 228 00:15:38,387 --> 00:15:40,463 Please accept our counsel. 229 00:15:40,487 --> 00:15:43,428 - Please accept our counsel. - Please accept our counsel. 230 00:15:55,967 --> 00:15:59,137 Last year, they postponed marriage because my son was unwell. 231 00:16:00,178 --> 00:16:03,208 This year, they complain about the age-old spinster issue. 232 00:16:05,377 --> 00:16:06,648 The unworthy fools. 233 00:16:07,247 --> 00:16:11,087 Lord Jo is stalling in Prince Jinsung's favour, 234 00:16:11,217 --> 00:16:14,534 but I believe we cannot marry off the crown prince this year. 235 00:16:14,558 --> 00:16:15,587 No! 236 00:16:16,328 --> 00:16:19,973 I will marry him off before June, as planned, 237 00:16:19,997 --> 00:16:21,733 and send envoys to Ming in August... 238 00:16:21,757 --> 00:16:24,243 to bring back the Letter of Investiture. 239 00:16:24,267 --> 00:16:25,343 - But... - Do you think... 240 00:16:25,367 --> 00:16:28,267 they will let the crown prince marry next year? 241 00:16:28,668 --> 00:16:30,067 I cannot put it off any longer. 242 00:16:30,638 --> 00:16:34,077 Bring me an excuse to marry off the crown prince before June. 243 00:16:35,208 --> 00:16:36,208 At all costs. 244 00:16:39,118 --> 00:16:41,277 He will be hard-pressed to find an excuse. 245 00:16:41,577 --> 00:16:43,223 Even his late father... 246 00:16:43,247 --> 00:16:45,834 could not solve the spinster and bachelor problem. 247 00:16:45,858 --> 00:16:47,334 (Park Bok Ki, Minister of Defence) 248 00:16:47,358 --> 00:16:49,604 (Kim Moon Gun, Chief Magistrate, Capital District Office) 249 00:16:49,628 --> 00:16:51,733 It is not over yet. 250 00:16:51,757 --> 00:16:54,334 There is no way the crown prince can marry now. 251 00:16:54,358 --> 00:16:56,273 We cannot use the same spinster excuse... 252 00:16:56,297 --> 00:16:58,497 to postpone his marriage next year. 253 00:16:59,767 --> 00:17:01,513 If the crown prince... 254 00:17:01,537 --> 00:17:03,438 were to marry and have a son, 255 00:17:03,668 --> 00:17:06,338 it will be even harder to enthrone Prince Jinsung. 256 00:17:07,537 --> 00:17:10,178 We must eliminate the root of our troubles this year. 257 00:17:11,178 --> 00:17:12,648 You mean kill the crown prince? 258 00:17:13,448 --> 00:17:15,378 Hush, Lord Park. 259 00:17:16,047 --> 00:17:17,948 Watch what you say. 260 00:17:22,358 --> 00:17:23,628 I am King, 261 00:17:24,388 --> 00:17:26,997 and yet I cannot marry off my own son. 262 00:17:28,027 --> 00:17:30,327 I am too ashamed to face you. 263 00:17:34,267 --> 00:17:37,108 I did not ask to see you for an apology. 264 00:17:38,908 --> 00:17:39,938 I believe... 265 00:17:41,438 --> 00:17:43,777 I have found the person who can get... 266 00:17:44,747 --> 00:17:46,077 the crown prince married. 267 00:17:46,517 --> 00:17:47,547 What? 268 00:17:48,977 --> 00:17:50,188 Who is it? 269 00:17:50,848 --> 00:17:53,287 "Man of Anger." 270 00:17:53,918 --> 00:17:55,088 "Man of Anger?" 271 00:17:55,487 --> 00:17:58,327 Court Lady Choi told me about him recently. 272 00:18:59,118 --> 00:19:01,658 Do you even know who that man was? 273 00:19:01,787 --> 00:19:04,158 You should not stand and stare at him. 274 00:19:04,487 --> 00:19:06,458 I could not help it. He was so handsome. 275 00:19:08,128 --> 00:19:09,198 Who is he? 276 00:19:34,717 --> 00:19:38,428 He is Lord Gyeongunjae, the man with the most anger... 277 00:19:38,827 --> 00:19:40,628 in all of Joseon. 278 00:19:41,797 --> 00:19:44,344 The man who spent eight years in celibacy... 279 00:19:44,368 --> 00:19:46,368 since his bride died during the wedding? 280 00:19:46,668 --> 00:19:49,868 The man who lives like a monk apart from the fact he eats meat? 281 00:20:00,348 --> 00:20:02,348 Letter of Appeals. 282 00:20:05,747 --> 00:20:07,358 What is marriage? 283 00:20:08,418 --> 00:20:10,027 Based on the Chinese characters, 284 00:20:10,458 --> 00:20:13,497 it means the groom spends the evening at the bride's, 285 00:20:14,057 --> 00:20:15,128 and also... 286 00:20:15,527 --> 00:20:18,297 that the bride follows her groom to live with her in-laws. 287 00:20:19,838 --> 00:20:21,838 Eight years ago, in the Year of the Rat, 288 00:20:22,237 --> 00:20:24,557 I, Sim Jung Woo, came to the palace to marry the princess. 289 00:20:25,208 --> 00:20:28,737 But the princess did not follow me to her in-laws. 290 00:20:30,908 --> 00:20:32,307 Considering the situation, 291 00:20:32,817 --> 00:20:34,848 for me to be the King's son-in-law... 292 00:20:35,477 --> 00:20:37,688 and enjoy luxuries paid for with taxes... 293 00:20:38,017 --> 00:20:40,217 is not right, and I do not merit the treatment. 294 00:20:40,787 --> 00:20:42,388 To correct the wrong, 295 00:20:42,827 --> 00:20:47,257 I submit an appeal to annul my marriage with the princess. 296 00:20:48,628 --> 00:20:51,797 You have been doing this without fail for eight years. 297 00:20:59,938 --> 00:21:02,584 However long it takes, 298 00:21:02,608 --> 00:21:06,277 it is a scholar's duty to correct what is wrong. 299 00:21:06,678 --> 00:21:08,118 You are right. 300 00:21:08,648 --> 00:21:10,747 I was out of line. 301 00:21:11,717 --> 00:21:13,317 Bring me a brush and paper. 302 00:21:15,158 --> 00:21:16,834 What for? 303 00:21:16,858 --> 00:21:18,434 Forget the appeal I brought. 304 00:21:18,458 --> 00:21:21,428 My report on your neglect of duty is a more pressing matter. 305 00:21:21,658 --> 00:21:22,803 I must write about it now. 306 00:21:22,827 --> 00:21:25,803 A slip of the tongue is not neglect of duty. 307 00:21:25,827 --> 00:21:26,838 Enough! 308 00:21:27,138 --> 00:21:29,074 Do you think I am picking on you... 309 00:21:29,098 --> 00:21:31,967 because of what you said, like some close-minded fool? 310 00:21:32,878 --> 00:21:34,084 No, but... 311 00:21:34,108 --> 00:21:36,307 That is worth considering. 312 00:21:36,908 --> 00:21:39,618 Look at your appearance. Your official cap is crooked, 313 00:21:39,817 --> 00:21:42,924 you dare use a jade ornament allowed to Junior Third Rank and above. 314 00:21:42,948 --> 00:21:46,047 Your belt must hang three inches below your navel, 315 00:21:46,158 --> 00:21:48,233 but yours almost reaches your knees. 316 00:21:48,257 --> 00:21:50,263 Your robe must always be clean, 317 00:21:50,287 --> 00:21:52,388 but there is dried ink on your sleeve. 318 00:21:53,658 --> 00:21:56,198 How can I ignore such a disaster? 319 00:21:56,767 --> 00:21:58,027 Bring me a brush... 320 00:21:59,267 --> 00:22:00,297 and paper. 321 00:22:01,297 --> 00:22:03,967 He knows every rule and regulation, 322 00:22:04,307 --> 00:22:05,713 and if he is in a foul mood, 323 00:22:05,737 --> 00:22:07,654 just because you looked at him, 324 00:22:07,678 --> 00:22:10,148 he can have you banished from the Palace. 325 00:22:11,047 --> 00:22:14,378 He is a walking lump of pent-up frustration. 326 00:22:14,918 --> 00:22:15,948 So it is best... 327 00:22:16,217 --> 00:22:19,858 to stay out of Lord Gyeongunjae's sight. 328 00:22:21,358 --> 00:22:24,858 That is what I warned a little girl... 329 00:22:25,257 --> 00:22:27,227 who recently joined the Palace staff. 330 00:22:28,497 --> 00:22:29,497 Frustration? 331 00:22:32,698 --> 00:22:33,737 My goodness. 332 00:22:34,497 --> 00:22:38,384 That description suits the man who married into our family. 333 00:22:38,408 --> 00:22:40,307 (A royal in-law) 334 00:22:41,378 --> 00:22:44,077 There is nothing he does not know. 335 00:22:44,378 --> 00:22:46,477 Could he not come up with a pretext... 336 00:22:47,648 --> 00:22:49,277 to marry the crown prince? 337 00:22:51,787 --> 00:22:52,817 Yes. 338 00:22:55,858 --> 00:22:59,203 How concerned must she be for my politically clueless wife... 339 00:22:59,227 --> 00:23:01,898 to suggest I consult Lord Gyeongunjae? 340 00:23:02,967 --> 00:23:03,997 Your Majesty. 341 00:23:06,368 --> 00:23:09,098 I believe the Queen had a brilliant idea. 342 00:23:09,267 --> 00:23:10,938 Are you acting out as well now? 343 00:23:11,507 --> 00:23:14,053 Lord Gyeongunjae is a core member... 344 00:23:14,077 --> 00:23:16,184 of Lord Jo's Dongro Faction. 345 00:23:16,208 --> 00:23:17,223 He is. 346 00:23:17,247 --> 00:23:19,053 But from what I heard, the spinster excuse... 347 00:23:19,077 --> 00:23:21,747 Lord Jo came up with to postpone the crown prince's marriage... 348 00:23:21,977 --> 00:23:24,148 was Lord Gyeongunjae's idea. 349 00:23:24,487 --> 00:23:25,487 What? 350 00:23:29,358 --> 00:23:32,033 That is why his older brother Sim Myung Woo... 351 00:23:32,057 --> 00:23:34,227 was on Lord Jo's list for a spring promotion. 352 00:23:35,128 --> 00:23:36,543 That punk. Bring him... 353 00:23:36,567 --> 00:23:39,227 That is what makes him the ideal man. 354 00:23:39,997 --> 00:23:42,198 If the well-educated Lord Gyeongunjae... 355 00:23:42,497 --> 00:23:44,067 were to do as the Queen said, 356 00:23:44,307 --> 00:23:47,807 he should come up with a pretext for the crown prince's marriage. 357 00:23:48,138 --> 00:23:49,807 Even if he were to fail, 358 00:23:50,277 --> 00:23:52,678 you can name his leader Lord Jo responsible. 359 00:23:52,918 --> 00:23:56,448 Would that not shake the Dongro Faction to their core? 360 00:24:04,327 --> 00:24:05,358 Yes. 361 00:24:13,438 --> 00:24:15,398 Why is my ear so itchy? 362 00:24:24,507 --> 00:24:25,507 My goodness. 363 00:24:29,618 --> 00:24:30,648 O Bong. 364 00:24:31,918 --> 00:24:33,757 Oh, you are late today. 365 00:24:33,958 --> 00:24:36,428 An incompetent official delayed me. 366 00:24:37,158 --> 00:24:38,188 Take me to the inn. 367 00:24:39,287 --> 00:24:41,797 My lady, the female peddler is here. 368 00:24:44,628 --> 00:24:45,628 Now we are in-laws... 369 00:24:46,098 --> 00:24:48,438 with the Sungkyunkwan headmaster. 370 00:24:48,838 --> 00:24:50,114 I can demoralize... 371 00:24:50,138 --> 00:24:53,408 women from lofty Goryeo families... 372 00:24:53,838 --> 00:24:55,938 who have no money and only honour. 373 00:24:59,247 --> 00:25:00,317 I am in a good mood. 374 00:25:00,517 --> 00:25:03,747 I will buy all the cosmetics you brought. 375 00:25:05,948 --> 00:25:06,987 Thank you. 376 00:25:08,257 --> 00:25:09,658 Where is your daughter? 377 00:25:09,787 --> 00:25:12,588 I called her. She will join us soon. 378 00:25:15,398 --> 00:25:16,398 There you are. 379 00:25:25,368 --> 00:25:26,507 Oh, dear. 380 00:25:27,077 --> 00:25:29,684 To form connections so her only son can be successful, 381 00:25:29,708 --> 00:25:30,983 she wants to... 382 00:25:31,007 --> 00:25:33,418 sacrifice her daughter to marry into a good family. 383 00:25:34,717 --> 00:25:37,688 But the young lady meets her lover at the water mill. 384 00:25:39,958 --> 00:25:42,588 That is why she looks grumpy when she is engaged. 385 00:25:44,088 --> 00:25:48,128 If she is timid enough to wear the tacky ribbon her mother chose, 386 00:25:48,698 --> 00:25:51,527 she could not tell her mother she does not want to marry him. 387 00:25:52,098 --> 00:25:54,273 I have everything set up. 388 00:25:54,297 --> 00:25:56,438 You just have to be the messenger. 389 00:25:56,938 --> 00:25:58,638 Please do what you do best. 390 00:26:00,908 --> 00:26:03,348 I do not think I can be the messenger. 391 00:26:09,747 --> 00:26:10,724 So, 392 00:26:10,748 --> 00:26:13,594 do you have Official Song's daughter's date and time of birth? 393 00:26:13,618 --> 00:26:15,899 (Date and time of one's birth was used to tell fortunes.) 394 00:26:25,628 --> 00:26:27,398 Before I give you the note, 395 00:26:28,537 --> 00:26:30,307 may I see your son? 396 00:26:32,338 --> 00:26:34,053 I heard the rumour... 397 00:26:34,077 --> 00:26:36,577 that you match couples based on their appearance. 398 00:26:36,747 --> 00:26:39,523 But this engagement was agreed on by both families, 399 00:26:39,547 --> 00:26:41,178 and you are just for show. 400 00:26:41,547 --> 00:26:43,688 You can skip that step. 401 00:26:44,388 --> 00:26:45,418 I know... 402 00:26:46,088 --> 00:26:48,064 you want Song's daughter... 403 00:26:48,088 --> 00:26:49,904 because her family is nouveau riche. 404 00:26:49,928 --> 00:26:53,227 But I do not match couples based just on backgrounds. 405 00:26:54,757 --> 00:26:56,303 On my way in, 406 00:26:56,327 --> 00:26:59,067 I saw your husband as he was leaving and I was surprised. 407 00:27:00,668 --> 00:27:03,638 I could see his nature, as frail as thin porcelain. 408 00:27:05,037 --> 00:27:08,807 I wondered how he managed to become Sungkyunkwan headmaster. 409 00:27:09,848 --> 00:27:12,007 What made him successful... 410 00:27:13,118 --> 00:27:14,277 was your steely... 411 00:27:16,817 --> 00:27:19,918 It was due to your wisdom and support. 412 00:27:20,858 --> 00:27:21,987 You have no idea. 413 00:27:22,487 --> 00:27:24,787 What man is so timid and frail? 414 00:27:25,027 --> 00:27:27,003 Just one scathing comment... 415 00:27:27,027 --> 00:27:28,997 shreds him like wet paper. 416 00:27:29,158 --> 00:27:32,098 Dragging him all the way until he became headmaster... 417 00:27:32,668 --> 00:27:33,737 was really... 418 00:27:35,198 --> 00:27:38,467 You must have been through... 419 00:27:39,108 --> 00:27:40,138 so much, my lady. 420 00:27:42,037 --> 00:27:44,348 You saw through me just like that. 421 00:27:45,247 --> 00:27:46,678 You wish to see my son? 422 00:27:47,448 --> 00:27:48,878 Is anyone there? 423 00:28:05,668 --> 00:28:07,537 Stand right where you are. 424 00:28:14,277 --> 00:28:15,584 He is handsome enough, 425 00:28:15,608 --> 00:28:17,354 and he got into Sungkyunkwan at 19, 426 00:28:17,378 --> 00:28:18,577 so he is smart. 427 00:28:18,878 --> 00:28:21,777 He definitely is the greatest catch in Hanyang. 428 00:28:25,948 --> 00:28:27,257 Mother, why... 429 00:28:33,428 --> 00:28:34,458 This marriage... 430 00:28:35,128 --> 00:28:36,198 is not to be. 431 00:28:37,797 --> 00:28:38,803 What do you mean? 432 00:28:38,827 --> 00:28:41,067 I spent a fortune on this engagement! 433 00:28:41,338 --> 00:28:44,037 My lady. The headmaster's son is a typical young boy... 434 00:28:44,467 --> 00:28:46,243 swaddled in his mother's skirt. 435 00:28:46,267 --> 00:28:48,783 (A boy in his mother's skirt is usually a mother's boy.) 436 00:28:48,807 --> 00:28:49,878 Is it serious? 437 00:28:50,108 --> 00:28:51,148 Very. 438 00:28:51,507 --> 00:28:52,753 If your daughter were to marry him, 439 00:28:52,777 --> 00:28:54,618 he will drain your family's coffers, 440 00:28:54,717 --> 00:28:58,217 but he will do nothing to assist your son's success. 441 00:29:01,517 --> 00:29:02,618 That is a lie. 442 00:29:06,088 --> 00:29:07,358 What I do know for sure... 443 00:29:07,898 --> 00:29:10,327 is that if a couple marry and their mothers are controlling, 444 00:29:10,928 --> 00:29:12,198 they will be miserable. 445 00:29:13,438 --> 00:29:15,114 I told the whole family... 446 00:29:15,138 --> 00:29:16,898 we would become in-laws with the headmaster. 447 00:29:17,438 --> 00:29:19,977 Breaking things off now is as good as an annulment. 448 00:29:20,138 --> 00:29:23,007 Most crucially, if your daughter were to marry into that family, 449 00:29:24,307 --> 00:29:26,848 she will not bear any children. 450 00:29:28,717 --> 00:29:30,517 I cannot allow that. No. 451 00:29:31,487 --> 00:29:33,958 Noblewomen believe such lies? 452 00:29:35,017 --> 00:29:38,358 How can they not when I am as good as a mind-reader? 453 00:29:40,227 --> 00:29:41,297 My lady. 454 00:29:41,827 --> 00:29:44,967 Put that down as you talk or you will break it again. 455 00:29:47,838 --> 00:29:48,838 Okay. 456 00:29:52,208 --> 00:29:54,084 You said it was an arranged marriage... 457 00:29:54,108 --> 00:29:56,178 and your services were just for show. 458 00:29:57,047 --> 00:29:58,053 Yes. 459 00:29:58,077 --> 00:30:01,618 I thought I could make an easy profit from my reputation. 460 00:30:01,918 --> 00:30:02,918 But... 461 00:30:03,118 --> 00:30:05,918 Officer Song's daughter was seeing someone in secret. 462 00:30:06,717 --> 00:30:08,434 Once I noticed that, 463 00:30:08,458 --> 00:30:11,257 how could I set her up with a man... 464 00:30:11,658 --> 00:30:12,958 she does not love who is not... 465 00:30:13,557 --> 00:30:15,128 a good match for her? 466 00:30:16,027 --> 00:30:18,027 Love does not put food on the table. 467 00:30:18,527 --> 00:30:20,037 Everything is arranged these days. 468 00:30:21,868 --> 00:30:22,845 Bok Hee. 469 00:30:22,869 --> 00:30:25,938 Will you marry any man from a rich family? 470 00:30:26,608 --> 00:30:28,878 Why would I when I am not of noble blood? 471 00:30:30,448 --> 00:30:31,477 Smart girl. 472 00:30:44,287 --> 00:30:45,287 Oh, dear. 473 00:30:45,527 --> 00:30:47,497 Does your chest hurt again? 474 00:30:50,327 --> 00:30:52,007 I will be fine once they are out of sight. 475 00:30:52,267 --> 00:30:53,644 Get me away from here. 476 00:30:53,668 --> 00:30:54,698 Yes, my lord. 477 00:30:55,098 --> 00:30:56,098 Goodness. 478 00:30:56,567 --> 00:30:58,267 Come along now. 479 00:32:06,908 --> 00:32:07,938 Did this woman... 480 00:32:08,577 --> 00:32:10,348 just rescue me? 481 00:32:12,047 --> 00:32:13,948 You almost bumped into the crate. 482 00:32:21,888 --> 00:32:22,918 Goodbye. 483 00:32:37,595 --> 00:32:38,548 - Sure. 484 00:32:38,808 --> 00:32:40,007 Take care. 485 00:32:45,278 --> 00:32:46,578 Welcome. 486 00:32:47,447 --> 00:32:49,318 What book do you want this time? 487 00:32:49,878 --> 00:32:51,477 I do not want a book this time. 488 00:32:58,957 --> 00:33:00,457 "Golden silkworm poison." 489 00:33:00,628 --> 00:33:02,457 What is this? 490 00:33:02,697 --> 00:33:04,233 A poison mentioned... 491 00:33:04,257 --> 00:33:06,497 in the Yuan Dynasty book on medicine you got me. 492 00:33:07,568 --> 00:33:08,798 Oh, in that case... 493 00:33:09,667 --> 00:33:11,737 I do not deal in poisons. 494 00:33:12,667 --> 00:33:15,808 Did you not say you can get anything from Ming? 495 00:33:16,407 --> 00:33:18,383 I do not care how much it costs. 496 00:33:18,407 --> 00:33:20,677 Find out if you can procure it. 497 00:33:22,118 --> 00:33:23,647 "Golden silkworm poison." 498 00:33:32,458 --> 00:33:34,828 ("The Lady's Private Life") 499 00:33:41,297 --> 00:33:42,377 ("The Lady's Private Life") 500 00:33:43,038 --> 00:33:44,398 "The Lady's Private Life?" 501 00:33:47,268 --> 00:33:49,007 ("The Lady's Private Life") 502 00:33:50,377 --> 00:33:52,447 "Written by Hwa Rok." 503 00:33:53,978 --> 00:33:55,007 "Spotted deer?" 504 00:33:55,748 --> 00:33:56,777 Gosh. 505 00:33:57,418 --> 00:34:01,087 What an immature and lowly pen name. 506 00:34:10,297 --> 00:34:12,503 "The lady who was looking at the flower in the garden..." 507 00:34:12,527 --> 00:34:13,868 "let out a low sigh." 508 00:34:14,627 --> 00:34:16,967 "Hanyang was upside-down due to the revolt," 509 00:34:17,138 --> 00:34:19,184 "and she felt sorry for herself..." 510 00:34:19,208 --> 00:34:21,808 "as she had to stay indoors with an assumed identity." 511 00:34:24,377 --> 00:34:26,824 "The fragrance wafted through her clothes," 512 00:34:26,848 --> 00:34:28,724 "enveloping her, and in a strong embrace..." 513 00:34:28,748 --> 00:34:30,954 "Low moans filled the yard," 514 00:34:30,978 --> 00:34:36,118 "then subsided at the same time." 515 00:34:39,657 --> 00:34:40,688 Oh, goodness. 516 00:35:00,547 --> 00:35:02,947 Excuse me. Could I... 517 00:35:10,657 --> 00:35:11,688 Honey? 518 00:35:36,877 --> 00:35:40,688 Faint moans echoed throughout the garden. 519 00:36:13,447 --> 00:36:14,587 Oh, gosh. 520 00:36:15,348 --> 00:36:17,257 Why are you reading this? 521 00:36:19,888 --> 00:36:21,204 What is that book? 522 00:36:21,228 --> 00:36:24,534 It is a clumsily written erotic romance novel that women read. 523 00:36:24,558 --> 00:36:26,498 I must find out who wrote this book. 524 00:36:27,898 --> 00:36:28,967 By any chance, 525 00:36:29,467 --> 00:36:32,507 did you like this erotic romance novel? 526 00:36:32,768 --> 00:36:34,507 What? Such insolence! 527 00:36:37,877 --> 00:36:39,554 Based on what he is wearing, 528 00:36:39,578 --> 00:36:41,153 he must be a senior fifth-rank officer. 529 00:36:41,177 --> 00:36:42,293 He is neglecting his duty, 530 00:36:42,317 --> 00:36:44,153 visiting this woman first thing in the morning. 531 00:36:44,177 --> 00:36:45,764 Clearly, the author wrote this novel... 532 00:36:45,788 --> 00:36:47,764 to ridicule the scholar-officials. 533 00:36:47,788 --> 00:36:50,333 I must report this to the local office and punish the author. 534 00:36:50,357 --> 00:36:53,534 My lord, this book is not worth the trouble. 535 00:36:53,558 --> 00:36:56,958 I will have to finish reading the book to decide that myself. 536 00:36:57,898 --> 00:36:59,567 What does that mean? 537 00:36:59,697 --> 00:37:02,713 If what I have read so far turns out to be a foolish woman's dream, 538 00:37:02,737 --> 00:37:04,244 I cannot report the author. 539 00:37:04,268 --> 00:37:05,583 Oh, please. Hand it over. 540 00:37:05,607 --> 00:37:08,383 That story is a fiction. 541 00:37:08,407 --> 00:37:10,767 Are you gullible enough to believe that it is a true story? 542 00:37:22,717 --> 00:37:23,894 Also, how could you be sure... 543 00:37:23,918 --> 00:37:25,998 that it was morning based on the illustration alone? 544 00:37:27,688 --> 00:37:30,328 That book... I mean... 545 00:37:31,657 --> 00:37:34,403 The morning glories in the illustration are in full bloom, 546 00:37:34,427 --> 00:37:35,987 so I am certain that it was before 9am. 547 00:37:36,168 --> 00:37:38,043 Perhaps, they are convolvulus flowers? 548 00:37:38,067 --> 00:37:40,883 Such insolence. Their leaves look completely different. 549 00:37:40,907 --> 00:37:42,308 It would be hard to be mistaken! 550 00:37:46,348 --> 00:37:48,447 You have a sharp eye. 551 00:37:49,078 --> 00:37:52,023 Such erotic novels are often exaggerated. 552 00:37:52,047 --> 00:37:55,447 So please think that the illustrations were exaggerated too. 553 00:37:59,087 --> 00:38:01,427 Every fiction is inspired by true events. 554 00:38:01,788 --> 00:38:04,498 I must look into this and find out the author's true intentions. 555 00:38:07,328 --> 00:38:09,398 Darn, this fudging idiot. 556 00:38:10,998 --> 00:38:13,768 What? Come again? 557 00:38:17,208 --> 00:38:19,708 I said you were way too serious for your own good. 558 00:38:24,547 --> 00:38:26,894 So you must be a peddler. Which inn do you work for? 559 00:38:26,918 --> 00:38:28,188 Tell me your name and age. 560 00:38:28,688 --> 00:38:32,118 You must be a high-and-mighty nobleman, seeing how you are... 561 00:38:32,328 --> 00:38:35,357 looking for a source and meaning behind a completely fictional story. 562 00:38:39,168 --> 00:38:40,168 Why are you... 563 00:38:41,668 --> 00:38:42,737 approaching me like this? 564 00:38:46,868 --> 00:38:49,677 I am a peddler, a married one. Why are you hitting on me? 565 00:38:51,907 --> 00:38:52,947 Hitting on you? 566 00:38:53,107 --> 00:38:55,578 You got the wrong idea. Do you even know who I am? 567 00:38:56,047 --> 00:38:57,923 I do not know who you are, 568 00:38:57,947 --> 00:38:59,894 but you asked for my name and age... 569 00:38:59,918 --> 00:39:01,717 when I did not write this book. 570 00:39:02,657 --> 00:39:05,317 So naturally, I am wondering if you have fallen for me. 571 00:39:08,898 --> 00:39:09,898 Fallen for you? 572 00:39:11,857 --> 00:39:12,868 My gosh. 573 00:39:13,697 --> 00:39:15,257 You are getting hiccups. So it is true? 574 00:39:15,467 --> 00:39:17,027 I suppose I was not mistaken after all. 575 00:39:17,598 --> 00:39:18,598 How obscene. 576 00:39:19,308 --> 00:39:20,308 No. 577 00:39:21,407 --> 00:39:23,877 He has never even dated. How dare he think he can beat me? 578 00:39:25,038 --> 00:39:26,078 He is cute. 579 00:39:28,007 --> 00:39:30,618 No, you got the wrong idea. Wait. 580 00:39:38,587 --> 00:39:41,067 The peddler who left just now. Did you see which way she went? 581 00:39:44,757 --> 00:39:45,797 O Bong! 582 00:39:49,168 --> 00:39:50,644 You will head home now, right? 583 00:39:50,668 --> 00:39:53,514 What do you do at night these days that you keep dozing off? 584 00:39:53,538 --> 00:39:56,478 I got married recently, you know. Please understand. 585 00:39:56,808 --> 00:39:59,454 What does being married have to do... 586 00:39:59,478 --> 00:40:01,078 with dozing off all the time? 587 00:40:03,717 --> 00:40:05,578 Right, you have no idea. 588 00:40:06,418 --> 00:40:07,418 What are you doing? 589 00:40:07,918 --> 00:40:10,388 Those dirty eyes... 590 00:40:13,188 --> 00:40:14,487 Is your chest hurting again? 591 00:40:15,998 --> 00:40:18,598 Let us hurry home. 592 00:40:19,297 --> 00:40:20,797 I must rest. 593 00:40:20,868 --> 00:40:21,898 Yes, my lord. 594 00:40:23,297 --> 00:40:25,668 Who made you so upset? 595 00:40:26,337 --> 00:40:27,368 Oh, dear. 596 00:40:31,138 --> 00:40:32,947 ("The Lady's Private Life") 597 00:40:38,277 --> 00:40:40,148 I could not eat... 598 00:40:40,447 --> 00:40:42,558 or sleep well for days, 599 00:40:43,217 --> 00:40:46,127 but ever since I started reading this illustrated novel by Hwa Rok, 600 00:40:46,788 --> 00:40:48,148 my condition has greatly improved. 601 00:40:50,157 --> 00:40:51,527 I am truly glad to hear that. 602 00:40:52,697 --> 00:40:53,797 By any chance, 603 00:40:54,197 --> 00:40:56,438 have you met Hwa Rok in person? 604 00:40:58,797 --> 00:41:00,208 I do not mean to brag, 605 00:41:00,507 --> 00:41:02,337 but I practically raised Hwa Rok. 606 00:41:02,907 --> 00:41:05,153 In fact, I was the one who came up with the pen name, Hwa Rok. 607 00:41:05,177 --> 00:41:06,277 I see. 608 00:41:06,547 --> 00:41:09,177 What kind of scholar is he? 609 00:41:09,518 --> 00:41:12,047 Clearly, he understands what women want. 610 00:41:12,418 --> 00:41:14,018 He must be a sensitive... 611 00:41:14,288 --> 00:41:15,987 and graceful man. 612 00:41:24,458 --> 00:41:25,527 Darn it. 613 00:41:31,368 --> 00:41:33,244 His name... 614 00:41:33,268 --> 00:41:36,337 "Graceful?" 615 00:41:37,407 --> 00:41:39,487 "Mysterious" would be a better word to describe him. 616 00:41:40,248 --> 00:41:41,407 I see, a mysterious man. 617 00:41:42,418 --> 00:41:44,047 I will visit you again in five days. 618 00:41:44,648 --> 00:41:48,018 Oh, please try the cosmetic products I brought for you. 619 00:41:49,757 --> 00:41:51,987 For whom should I adorn myself? 620 00:41:58,058 --> 00:41:59,467 Do it for yourself. 621 00:42:10,737 --> 00:42:11,808 My lady. 622 00:42:12,277 --> 00:42:14,107 Kim's family brought some barley. 623 00:42:14,547 --> 00:42:15,853 Could you please open the shed? 624 00:42:15,877 --> 00:42:17,177 One moment. 625 00:42:17,777 --> 00:42:18,777 Yes, my lady. 626 00:42:31,627 --> 00:42:32,604 Come along. 627 00:42:32,628 --> 00:42:34,268 Forget her husband who is never home. 628 00:42:34,627 --> 00:42:36,567 Those two would make a better couple. 629 00:42:37,697 --> 00:42:39,344 If there is indeed a next life, 630 00:42:39,368 --> 00:42:41,837 I hope they are born into the same status and fall in love. 631 00:42:47,578 --> 00:42:48,848 How beautiful. 632 00:42:52,587 --> 00:42:55,547 Oh, no. 633 00:42:55,857 --> 00:42:57,018 Darn, I am late. 634 00:43:34,458 --> 00:43:35,927 Here, you can check. 635 00:43:36,797 --> 00:43:37,828 Also, 636 00:43:38,027 --> 00:43:40,627 you need to give me more time for such urgent orders. 637 00:43:41,297 --> 00:43:43,297 Of course, I want to give you more time. 638 00:43:43,898 --> 00:43:46,567 The lady who dropped this off is extremely busy. 639 00:43:47,237 --> 00:43:48,407 Oh, there she is. 640 00:43:51,107 --> 00:43:52,853 Is the thing I dropped off in the morning ready now? 641 00:43:52,877 --> 00:43:54,107 Please check. 642 00:43:54,348 --> 00:43:56,817 I am sure you did a good job. I am busy, so I have to go. 643 00:43:58,478 --> 00:43:59,487 Wait. 644 00:43:59,987 --> 00:44:01,288 Which family is she from? 645 00:44:12,567 --> 00:44:14,328 I have seen it many times before. 646 00:44:15,098 --> 00:44:17,868 I was not sure whether or not I should tell you. 647 00:44:18,668 --> 00:44:19,907 Do not worry though. 648 00:44:20,308 --> 00:44:22,507 Gosh, what should I do? 649 00:44:22,907 --> 00:44:24,414 Chun Sam's father said... 650 00:44:24,438 --> 00:44:27,177 he saw her near Unjongga. 651 00:44:27,447 --> 00:44:28,777 Please be careful, my lady. 652 00:44:31,377 --> 00:44:33,364 I am sure he was mistaken. 653 00:44:33,388 --> 00:44:35,523 She sews all day in the annex. 654 00:44:35,547 --> 00:44:37,018 Why would she be seen near Unjongga? 655 00:44:43,398 --> 00:44:46,443 Lady Ye Jin, I thought he was mistaken too. 656 00:44:46,467 --> 00:44:48,967 But she did not come to the kitchen once today. 657 00:44:49,898 --> 00:44:52,914 I am worried she might be slipping back into her old habits. 658 00:44:52,938 --> 00:44:54,308 Call her. 659 00:44:54,407 --> 00:44:55,407 Yes, my lady. 660 00:44:55,868 --> 00:44:58,808 Lady Jung, Lady Park is here! 661 00:45:01,907 --> 00:45:04,947 Oh, no. Was Chun Sam's father telling the truth? 662 00:45:05,648 --> 00:45:07,388 Why is she not answering? 663 00:45:08,047 --> 00:45:10,717 Lady Jung! 664 00:45:11,587 --> 00:45:12,688 We shall go inside. 665 00:45:16,228 --> 00:45:18,728 How come she is all quiet? 666 00:45:26,337 --> 00:45:29,538 She thought she caught a cold. She fell asleep as she is not well. 667 00:45:29,938 --> 00:45:31,607 Mother, let us go. 668 00:45:31,808 --> 00:45:35,808 My goodness. Lady Ye Jin, you are so gullible. 669 00:45:36,047 --> 00:45:38,217 At a quick glance, 670 00:45:38,648 --> 00:45:40,717 I can tell that it is just a crumpled blanket. 671 00:45:42,418 --> 00:45:44,558 Go move the blanket. 672 00:45:44,788 --> 00:45:45,857 Yes, my lady. 673 00:45:56,098 --> 00:45:58,467 Oh, Mother. 674 00:46:01,407 --> 00:46:02,907 When did you get here? 675 00:46:03,607 --> 00:46:04,978 Why are you here? 676 00:46:06,377 --> 00:46:09,277 Are you talking to me? 677 00:46:11,947 --> 00:46:14,193 Well... Why were you lying there quietly, 678 00:46:14,217 --> 00:46:15,987 looking like a crumpled blanket? 679 00:46:19,058 --> 00:46:21,357 Why did you not answer when we called you? 680 00:46:22,828 --> 00:46:24,027 What happened was... 681 00:46:25,728 --> 00:46:27,927 I have a bad cold, 682 00:46:28,098 --> 00:46:30,298 but I forced myself to stay up to finish the clothes... 683 00:46:30,638 --> 00:46:33,067 for Father and Geun Seok and fainted. 684 00:46:52,188 --> 00:46:54,987 Very well. You should go back to bed. 685 00:46:55,987 --> 00:46:58,797 You need not come to my chamber to greet me in the morning. Rest up. 686 00:47:01,067 --> 00:47:02,228 Wait, Mother. 687 00:47:04,337 --> 00:47:07,808 Why did you come all the way to the annex at this hour? 688 00:47:13,607 --> 00:47:17,377 Knowing my mother-in-law, there is no way she came here voluntarily. 689 00:47:17,547 --> 00:47:19,027 Sam Wol's mother must be the culprit. 690 00:47:19,688 --> 00:47:22,063 I must make sure she would never egg Mother on again... 691 00:47:22,087 --> 00:47:23,317 to come here. 692 00:47:23,888 --> 00:47:26,018 Well, the third solar term has begun. 693 00:47:26,927 --> 00:47:30,197 We should change all the beddings, so I came to consult you. 694 00:47:30,558 --> 00:47:33,374 However, you are not feeling well. Rest up for the next few days. 695 00:47:33,398 --> 00:47:36,368 Just make sure you change all the beddings by the 20th. 696 00:47:37,438 --> 00:47:38,438 Pardon me? 697 00:47:40,938 --> 00:47:42,538 By the 20th of this month? 698 00:47:43,337 --> 00:47:44,638 Get some rest. 699 00:47:55,688 --> 00:47:57,618 The 20th? 700 00:47:59,927 --> 00:48:01,657 That is in eight days. 701 00:48:03,728 --> 00:48:06,398 Me and my mouth. I brought this upon myself. 702 00:48:08,297 --> 00:48:10,377 From now on, only tell me what you know for certain. 703 00:48:13,638 --> 00:48:14,967 You are home. 704 00:48:16,538 --> 00:48:19,478 I need to speak with you in regard to Ye Jin's marriage. 705 00:48:20,478 --> 00:48:21,648 Let us talk inside. 706 00:48:40,598 --> 00:48:41,967 What a thrilling day. 707 00:48:43,168 --> 00:48:44,768 It was a good call to stay up all night. 708 00:48:46,067 --> 00:48:49,777 I should organize these now. 709 00:48:51,578 --> 00:48:52,848 Oh, boy. 710 00:49:00,047 --> 00:49:03,357 Chun Sam's father was not lying when he said he saw you near Unjongga. 711 00:49:06,118 --> 00:49:07,257 Thank goodness it is you. 712 00:49:11,527 --> 00:49:12,697 Ye Jin. 713 00:49:12,797 --> 00:49:15,237 You should have made sure Mother would not come to the annex. 714 00:49:16,967 --> 00:49:19,607 Sam Wol's mother kept going on about it, saying she was convinced. 715 00:49:20,308 --> 00:49:23,337 I will come up with an excuse to scold Sam Wol's mother. 716 00:49:24,507 --> 00:49:25,777 Do not scold her. 717 00:49:26,708 --> 00:49:29,918 She probably did that to win points with Mother. 718 00:49:30,018 --> 00:49:31,478 I will be more careful from now on. 719 00:49:31,817 --> 00:49:32,817 Goodness. 720 00:49:33,848 --> 00:49:36,757 You are too understanding when you do not even need to be. 721 00:49:40,087 --> 00:49:42,633 Why must you work as a matchmaker when you always... 722 00:49:42,657 --> 00:49:44,458 have to be anxious about getting caught? 723 00:49:45,927 --> 00:49:47,467 Well... 724 00:49:50,038 --> 00:49:51,398 Because it makes my heart flutter. 725 00:49:52,337 --> 00:49:55,107 My heart will never flutter again for I am a widow. 726 00:49:55,438 --> 00:49:57,078 I should not let it flutter. 727 00:49:59,947 --> 00:50:01,078 But you see, 728 00:50:01,677 --> 00:50:03,978 when I match a lovely couple, 729 00:50:04,118 --> 00:50:07,487 I can picture the happy life they will build together. 730 00:50:08,618 --> 00:50:10,987 It makes my heart flutter and gives me joy. 731 00:50:12,558 --> 00:50:14,478 And most importantly, I can earn money this way. 732 00:50:15,288 --> 00:50:18,058 There are so many talented seamstresses. 733 00:50:18,197 --> 00:50:21,074 My sewing skills will not improve no matter how much I practice, 734 00:50:21,098 --> 00:50:23,474 so it would be much wiser to earn money... 735 00:50:23,498 --> 00:50:25,138 and hire a good seamstress to do the job. 736 00:50:27,507 --> 00:50:28,538 My gosh. 737 00:50:31,877 --> 00:50:34,478 Do not act like you are here to help me. Just say it already. 738 00:50:35,708 --> 00:50:38,547 Seriously, you are awfully quick-witted. 739 00:50:40,188 --> 00:50:41,188 What? 740 00:50:42,217 --> 00:50:44,693 You want me to make sure the marriage talks would fall through? 741 00:50:44,717 --> 00:50:47,357 Yes. I heard he was the Deputy Minister's son, 742 00:50:47,788 --> 00:50:49,357 but I cannot stand men like him. 743 00:50:50,398 --> 00:50:52,157 The Deputy Minister's son? 744 00:50:52,898 --> 00:50:55,297 I did hear you would always find him at courtesan houses. 745 00:50:57,268 --> 00:50:59,268 But how did you know you would not like him? 746 00:51:00,308 --> 00:51:03,313 Do not tell me you lurked around the Deputy Minister's house... 747 00:51:03,337 --> 00:51:04,514 to see his face. 748 00:51:04,538 --> 00:51:05,677 Have you lost your mind? 749 00:51:06,038 --> 00:51:09,107 If the word were to spread, you would really have to marry him. 750 00:51:10,148 --> 00:51:11,648 I am not crazy. 751 00:51:11,817 --> 00:51:14,587 I heard it from Gae Dong. 752 00:51:16,587 --> 00:51:17,817 Are you telling me the truth? 753 00:51:18,288 --> 00:51:20,927 Like Mother, I will go on to marry a first-rank officer. 754 00:51:21,357 --> 00:51:24,498 Such a philanderer... I do not wish to marry him. 755 00:51:24,627 --> 00:51:25,898 My gosh. 756 00:51:27,797 --> 00:51:28,797 But even so... 757 00:51:29,837 --> 00:51:33,038 How could I make the marriage talks fall through altogether? 758 00:51:34,038 --> 00:51:35,467 Well... 759 00:51:36,607 --> 00:51:38,607 I do not know how you would do that, 760 00:51:39,237 --> 00:51:41,648 but the master matchmaker, Lady Yeoju, would know. 761 00:51:43,348 --> 00:51:44,348 What? 762 00:51:45,348 --> 00:51:46,793 If you do not help me, 763 00:51:46,817 --> 00:51:49,888 I will tell Mother all about your matchmaking gig. 764 00:51:50,118 --> 00:51:52,987 Let me remind you that I am your sister-in-law after all. 765 00:51:58,297 --> 00:51:59,558 That is truly scary. 766 00:52:10,038 --> 00:52:13,284 Obscene books ridiculing noblemen such as "The Lady's Private Life..." 767 00:52:13,308 --> 00:52:16,748 are being widely circulated. 768 00:52:17,648 --> 00:52:21,547 What is the Capital District Office doing? They should ban such books. 769 00:52:31,197 --> 00:52:32,228 Yes! 770 00:52:33,268 --> 00:52:35,427 This is how a married couple should be. 771 00:52:52,978 --> 00:52:55,364 A novel written to bring disgrace on government officials... 772 00:52:55,388 --> 00:52:57,688 is widely circulating among women, so I am writing... 773 00:52:57,857 --> 00:53:00,657 to report the Capital District Office for dereliction of duty. 774 00:53:00,788 --> 00:53:04,034 In addition, the peddler should also be punished for selling the book... 775 00:53:04,058 --> 00:53:05,427 So naturally, I am wondering... 776 00:53:06,297 --> 00:53:07,627 if you have fallen for me. 777 00:53:22,208 --> 00:53:23,277 What is wrong with me? 778 00:53:32,518 --> 00:53:35,388 I must report the Capital District Office for dereliction of duty. 779 00:53:35,558 --> 00:53:36,704 In addition, the peddler should also... 780 00:53:36,728 --> 00:53:37,797 Have you fallen for me? 781 00:53:41,168 --> 00:53:42,797 In addition, the peddler should also... 782 00:54:13,527 --> 00:54:14,828 My goodness. 783 00:54:15,328 --> 00:54:17,688 Did you stay up all night trying to write another petition? 784 00:54:19,907 --> 00:54:20,907 Goodness. 785 00:54:21,107 --> 00:54:23,107 This chest pain I have never experienced before... 786 00:54:23,538 --> 00:54:25,507 kept me up all night. 787 00:54:27,402 --> 00:54:29,973 (Physician's Office) 788 00:54:37,731 --> 00:54:39,862 I have had chest pain all my life, 789 00:54:40,872 --> 00:54:43,501 but I have never felt such pain with no one else around. 790 00:54:44,702 --> 00:54:46,702 Did you notice anything else that was unusual? 791 00:54:47,541 --> 00:54:48,842 Did I notice anything else? 792 00:54:51,041 --> 00:54:52,081 Oh, yes. 793 00:54:52,142 --> 00:54:54,988 Every time I think of what happened at 6pm yesterday, 794 00:54:55,012 --> 00:54:57,351 the chest pain arises. 795 00:54:58,151 --> 00:55:01,251 At 6pm? You were at the inn. 796 00:55:01,822 --> 00:55:03,222 What happened there? 797 00:55:05,162 --> 00:55:08,191 I do not even want to talk about it. It was despicable... 798 00:55:09,331 --> 00:55:10,461 and unfair. 799 00:55:11,561 --> 00:55:13,307 This is different from the chest pain... 800 00:55:13,331 --> 00:55:16,872 you normally get. I believe it was caused by Suduraesu. 801 00:55:17,642 --> 00:55:21,072 "Suduraesu?" I have never heard of such an ailment before. 802 00:55:21,671 --> 00:55:22,747 Suduraesu. 803 00:55:22,771 --> 00:55:24,457 "Su" as in "anxiety," "Du" as in "smallpox," 804 00:55:24,481 --> 00:55:26,182 "Rae" as in "cause," "Su" as in "head." 805 00:55:26,441 --> 00:55:28,057 Living in this complicated world, 806 00:55:28,081 --> 00:55:31,397 when your beliefs do not match what you have experienced, 807 00:55:31,421 --> 00:55:33,057 your anxiety... 808 00:55:33,081 --> 00:55:35,798 manifests as physical symptoms and pain. 809 00:55:35,822 --> 00:55:37,102 This newly recognized ailment... 810 00:55:37,222 --> 00:55:39,568 - is caused by your bad temper. - My goodness. 811 00:55:39,592 --> 00:55:41,807 See? This, right here. 812 00:55:41,831 --> 00:55:45,862 Such chest pain and headaches are the most common symptoms. 813 00:55:47,372 --> 00:55:48,401 I see. 814 00:55:49,572 --> 00:55:52,842 So it is a psychogenic ailment caused by cognitive dissonance. 815 00:55:53,612 --> 00:55:55,612 Then I think I know how to treat it. 816 00:55:55,771 --> 00:55:58,381 O Bong, we will go to the inn now. 817 00:55:58,711 --> 00:55:59,711 Yes, my lord. 818 00:56:00,412 --> 00:56:01,412 Thank you. 819 00:56:02,481 --> 00:56:03,512 Goodness. 820 00:56:15,231 --> 00:56:17,432 ("The Lady's Private Life") 821 00:56:20,162 --> 00:56:22,532 Why? Do you not like it? 822 00:56:23,842 --> 00:56:25,342 No, do not say it. 823 00:56:25,901 --> 00:56:27,618 I will revise it and have you read it again. 824 00:56:27,642 --> 00:56:30,481 Goodness. You need not revise it. 825 00:56:31,381 --> 00:56:33,381 Volume One was good, 826 00:56:34,782 --> 00:56:36,151 and Volume Two is even better. 827 00:56:36,452 --> 00:56:38,182 You are a genius, are you not? 828 00:56:38,521 --> 00:56:40,952 Oh, please. I am not a genius. 829 00:56:42,892 --> 00:56:43,921 Well... 830 00:56:44,822 --> 00:56:47,662 What was your favourite part? 831 00:56:48,561 --> 00:56:50,702 Well, I enjoyed every page but... 832 00:56:51,001 --> 00:56:54,601 Right. The part where she escapes from the Department of Justice... 833 00:56:54,831 --> 00:56:55,901 Oh, I see. 834 00:56:56,432 --> 00:56:57,742 Lady Yeoju? 835 00:56:59,302 --> 00:57:01,171 I do not know when she will be here. 836 00:57:02,811 --> 00:57:04,041 Why are you looking... 837 00:57:05,182 --> 00:57:06,981 for Lady Yeoju? 838 00:57:07,412 --> 00:57:08,452 What is with you? 839 00:57:09,151 --> 00:57:10,682 Lower your voice. 840 00:57:10,921 --> 00:57:12,258 My ears hurt. 841 00:57:12,282 --> 00:57:13,351 Oh, my apologies. 842 00:57:16,191 --> 00:57:18,291 I must talk to the peddler about something. 843 00:57:18,822 --> 00:57:19,968 You can tell me. 844 00:57:19,992 --> 00:57:22,961 I will be sure to relay your message to her. 845 00:57:24,302 --> 00:57:26,932 This all began with a foolish misunderstanding, 846 00:57:27,101 --> 00:57:29,831 so having someone relay my words could cause more misunderstanding. 847 00:57:30,032 --> 00:57:31,742 Hence, I must... 848 00:57:31,941 --> 00:57:34,041 speak with her in person. 849 00:57:35,512 --> 00:57:36,811 You wish to see her? 850 00:57:37,682 --> 00:57:39,711 Why? Can I not see her? 851 00:57:40,182 --> 00:57:41,251 It is not that. 852 00:57:41,711 --> 00:57:44,357 I have never seen you picking fights with someone other than noblemen. 853 00:57:44,381 --> 00:57:46,021 When did I pick fights with anyone? 854 00:57:51,362 --> 00:57:52,362 In any case, 855 00:57:52,791 --> 00:57:55,731 I will wait here until she comes back. 856 00:57:56,932 --> 00:57:58,631 She might not be back today. 857 00:58:00,101 --> 00:58:01,101 Sir. 858 00:58:02,972 --> 00:58:04,302 Please excuse me, my lord. 859 00:58:04,642 --> 00:58:06,001 Chief, let us talk. 860 00:58:19,851 --> 00:58:22,968 It seems like you do not know who my lord is... 861 00:58:22,992 --> 00:58:25,167 since he always buys medical books. 862 00:58:25,191 --> 00:58:27,238 If he does not meet the peddler today, 863 00:58:27,262 --> 00:58:30,262 I shudder to think what will happen to you. 864 00:58:30,401 --> 00:58:31,408 What will happen? 865 00:58:31,432 --> 00:58:33,307 He will report to the officials... 866 00:58:33,331 --> 00:58:35,147 that there is an inn renting out novels... 867 00:58:35,171 --> 00:58:36,448 aimed at mocking the gentry. 868 00:58:36,472 --> 00:58:38,702 That will get you 20 flogs to begin with. 869 00:58:39,271 --> 00:58:40,342 It is the law. 870 00:58:40,711 --> 00:58:43,618 So if the peddler is not coming, 871 00:58:43,642 --> 00:58:45,581 you better get her right now. 872 00:58:53,722 --> 00:58:56,191 He is way more obnoxious than I thought. 873 00:58:57,061 --> 00:58:58,092 Do you know him? 874 00:58:59,421 --> 00:59:00,838 I told you about him. 875 00:59:00,862 --> 00:59:02,868 The petty fellow who wanted to report the book... 876 00:59:02,892 --> 00:59:04,231 for mocking nobles. 877 00:59:04,631 --> 00:59:07,278 Does that mean he is here to report me? 878 00:59:07,302 --> 00:59:08,472 Do not worry. 879 00:59:08,671 --> 00:59:11,577 He would have gone to the officials if he wanted to. 880 00:59:11,601 --> 00:59:14,118 Why would he come here for me, going as far to threaten Chief? 881 00:59:14,142 --> 00:59:16,572 I see. But why is he here? 882 00:59:18,112 --> 00:59:19,282 I think... 883 00:59:19,581 --> 00:59:22,187 My lord, this book is not worth the trouble. 884 00:59:22,211 --> 00:59:25,881 I will have to finish reading the book to decide that myself. 885 00:59:26,452 --> 00:59:28,098 What does that mean? 886 00:59:28,122 --> 00:59:31,238 If what I have read so far turns out to be a foolish woman's dream, 887 00:59:31,262 --> 00:59:32,892 I cannot report the author. 888 00:59:33,322 --> 00:59:36,762 He must be curious about the ending of Volume One. 889 00:59:37,262 --> 00:59:39,432 Everything will be settled if he gets that book. 890 00:59:41,202 --> 00:59:42,282 ("The Lady's Private Life") 891 00:59:43,271 --> 00:59:45,441 - Really? - Just count on me. 892 00:59:48,441 --> 00:59:49,541 Meow. 893 00:59:52,642 --> 00:59:54,912 Oh, my. Come to think of it, 894 00:59:55,581 --> 00:59:58,851 Lady Yeoju will come here to return the books. 895 00:59:58,952 --> 01:00:00,258 Yes, she is on her way. 896 01:00:00,282 --> 01:00:01,392 I heard him too. 897 01:00:02,592 --> 01:00:04,262 There she comes! 898 01:00:16,601 --> 01:00:17,671 She is not there. 899 01:00:21,242 --> 01:00:22,572 - Goodness! - My gosh. 900 01:00:25,541 --> 01:00:26,881 Are you looking for me? 901 01:00:28,112 --> 01:00:30,081 Where did you come from? 902 01:00:31,751 --> 01:00:34,521 I heard that you had something to tell me. 903 01:00:37,592 --> 01:00:38,762 Please excuse us. 904 01:00:39,691 --> 01:00:41,738 - Sorry? - Please do. 905 01:00:41,762 --> 01:00:44,631 O Bong, you too. Wait outside. 906 01:00:45,601 --> 01:00:46,932 - Me too? - Quick! 907 01:00:48,101 --> 01:00:50,202 But I... Goodness. 908 01:01:02,481 --> 01:01:03,581 Please speak. 909 01:01:16,162 --> 01:01:18,262 I have something for you too. 910 01:01:19,101 --> 01:01:20,101 I... 911 01:01:23,432 --> 01:01:24,441 I... 912 01:01:35,782 --> 01:01:37,322 I have fallen for you. 913 01:01:41,751 --> 01:01:42,751 My gosh. 914 01:01:43,961 --> 01:01:45,021 That is nuts. 915 01:01:45,561 --> 01:01:47,392 - Did he just confess? - Yes. 916 01:01:49,392 --> 01:01:50,561 ("The Lady's Private Life") 917 01:02:07,782 --> 01:02:11,282 What... What did I just say? 918 01:02:14,021 --> 01:02:16,592 You said you have fallen for me. 919 01:02:18,892 --> 01:02:21,207 I misspoke because I am unwell. Forget it. 920 01:02:21,231 --> 01:02:22,831 What I want to say is... 921 01:02:23,231 --> 01:02:24,231 I... 922 01:02:25,262 --> 01:02:26,802 have not fallen for you. 923 01:02:28,702 --> 01:02:29,771 I see. 924 01:02:29,872 --> 01:02:31,377 What is he saying? 925 01:02:31,401 --> 01:02:32,401 What? 926 01:02:33,001 --> 01:02:35,618 Why are you stating the obvious? 927 01:02:35,642 --> 01:02:37,658 When we were here yesterday, 928 01:02:37,682 --> 01:02:39,842 did you not suppose that I had fallen for you? 929 01:02:40,112 --> 01:02:41,182 Pardon? 930 01:02:41,851 --> 01:02:43,658 But you asked for my name and age... 931 01:02:43,682 --> 01:02:45,351 when I did not write this book. 932 01:02:45,552 --> 01:02:48,392 So naturally, I am wondering if you have fallen for me. 933 01:02:48,921 --> 01:02:49,992 Right. 934 01:02:50,622 --> 01:02:53,437 You came all the way here just to rectify that? 935 01:02:53,461 --> 01:02:55,868 Correcting that ridiculous misunderstanding... 936 01:02:55,892 --> 01:02:58,008 is extremely important for me. 937 01:02:58,032 --> 01:03:01,601 I thought he was an obnoxious jerk. Turns out, he is a total freak. 938 01:03:02,472 --> 01:03:03,972 I should not interact any further. 939 01:03:04,171 --> 01:03:06,448 I need to be polite and apologize quickly. 940 01:03:06,472 --> 01:03:08,747 That day, I was in a hurry and misunderstood. 941 01:03:08,771 --> 01:03:10,642 I apologize for the inconvenience caused. 942 01:03:11,081 --> 01:03:12,917 I shall set this straight and take that... 943 01:03:12,941 --> 01:03:14,512 you did not fall for me. 944 01:03:16,952 --> 01:03:17,981 All right. 945 01:03:18,351 --> 01:03:20,327 To make up for it, 946 01:03:20,351 --> 01:03:22,928 I will make sure to stay out of your sight. 947 01:03:22,952 --> 01:03:24,021 Excuse me, then. 948 01:03:42,771 --> 01:03:44,957 Is that really necessary? 949 01:03:44,981 --> 01:03:46,818 Does your chest still ache? 950 01:03:46,842 --> 01:03:47,912 No. 951 01:03:48,381 --> 01:03:50,327 I just fixed the misunderstanding. 952 01:03:50,351 --> 01:03:51,521 It will not ache anymore. 953 01:03:52,481 --> 01:03:54,592 - I do not think it is fixed. - Why, you... 954 01:03:58,222 --> 01:03:59,267 Why are you... 955 01:03:59,291 --> 01:04:00,862 The traitor is here. 956 01:04:01,631 --> 01:04:02,631 Arrest him! 957 01:04:03,561 --> 01:04:06,202 Lords, there must be a misunderstanding... 958 01:04:06,802 --> 01:04:07,802 Why, you... 959 01:04:08,901 --> 01:04:10,501 Goodness. How insolent! 960 01:04:10,802 --> 01:04:11,977 If you knew who I was, 961 01:04:12,001 --> 01:04:14,647 you would realize how impudent... 962 01:04:14,671 --> 01:04:16,242 you were being. 963 01:04:16,441 --> 01:04:19,311 My lord is in a foul mood right now. 964 01:04:19,441 --> 01:04:21,251 Someone will lose their title today. 965 01:04:22,182 --> 01:04:24,528 You must be an investigator from the Department of Justice. 966 01:04:24,552 --> 01:04:26,627 Seeing how you only brought your henchmen, 967 01:04:26,651 --> 01:04:28,098 it must be a secret mission. 968 01:04:28,122 --> 01:04:30,997 Your failure to recognize people shows your incompetency. 969 01:04:31,021 --> 01:04:32,791 What a shame. 970 01:04:32,921 --> 01:04:34,868 While you were here wasting time with me, 971 01:04:34,892 --> 01:04:36,707 your suspect would have fled already. 972 01:04:36,731 --> 01:04:37,862 Your crime is... 973 01:04:48,711 --> 01:04:52,342 My lord! 974 01:04:53,012 --> 01:04:56,351 Wake up! 975 01:05:22,771 --> 01:05:25,782 You are not a lowly thug. How can an investigator... 976 01:05:26,342 --> 01:05:28,158 go against the manual? 977 01:05:28,182 --> 01:05:30,687 How dare you act so impudently? 978 01:05:30,711 --> 01:05:32,098 Do you know who I am? 979 01:05:32,122 --> 01:05:34,081 Are you not Lord Gyeongunjae? 980 01:05:35,351 --> 01:05:37,997 Despite knowing my identity, you acted rashly. 981 01:05:38,021 --> 01:05:39,997 That is an act of contempt against the throne. 982 01:05:40,021 --> 01:05:42,561 Who is the one belittling the throne? 983 01:05:43,461 --> 01:05:45,862 And who are you? Look... 984 01:05:55,671 --> 01:06:00,682 Oh, Your... Your Majesty. 985 01:06:03,412 --> 01:06:05,397 Because you belittled the throne... 986 01:06:05,421 --> 01:06:07,428 and deceived me, 987 01:06:07,452 --> 01:06:09,351 I ordered him to arrest you. 988 01:06:10,492 --> 01:06:13,992 Your Majesty, that is absolutely illogical... 989 01:06:17,662 --> 01:06:19,278 Since the establishment of Joseon, 990 01:06:19,302 --> 01:06:22,348 no son-in-law of the king has been allowed to remarry. 991 01:06:22,372 --> 01:06:24,247 Yet, you blatantly wrote appeals. 992 01:06:24,271 --> 01:06:26,342 Is that not contempt against the throne? 993 01:06:27,711 --> 01:06:29,848 Well, that was an appropriate appeal... 994 01:06:29,872 --> 01:06:31,981 - Sim Jung Woo. - Yes? 995 01:06:33,412 --> 01:06:35,057 When you married my daughter, 996 01:06:35,081 --> 01:06:37,151 you should have been ready for this. 997 01:06:38,921 --> 01:06:41,568 Even wives keep their chastity easily. 998 01:06:41,592 --> 01:06:43,298 How dare you write appeals about it? 999 01:06:43,322 --> 01:06:45,992 Pardon my impudence, but that appeal... 1000 01:06:46,561 --> 01:06:48,992 was not a request for permission to remarry. 1001 01:06:49,432 --> 01:06:51,937 As per the recommendation by the royal family, 1002 01:06:51,961 --> 01:06:54,532 I wanted you to annul my marriage to the princess. 1003 01:06:54,771 --> 01:06:58,401 Did you perhaps think they were the same thing... 1004 01:06:58,601 --> 01:07:02,142 or was that not the case? 1005 01:07:03,541 --> 01:07:04,612 What? 1006 01:07:08,452 --> 01:07:10,452 I never realized. 1007 01:07:11,452 --> 01:07:13,521 You are the type that asks to be punished. 1008 01:07:15,691 --> 01:07:16,822 Bring it here. 1009 01:07:17,592 --> 01:07:18,622 Yes, Your Majesty. 1010 01:07:20,561 --> 01:07:21,631 Chief Royal Secretary... 1011 01:07:34,512 --> 01:07:35,642 Your Majesty. 1012 01:07:36,172 --> 01:07:39,141 This is not the right sentence by law. 1013 01:07:39,681 --> 01:07:43,952 Please give me a fair sentence later and... 1014 01:07:47,752 --> 01:07:49,691 Do not try to buy time. 1015 01:07:51,292 --> 01:07:54,567 I know you will rack your sly brain... 1016 01:07:54,591 --> 01:07:57,391 and get away with a wonderful excuse again. 1017 01:07:58,662 --> 01:08:00,237 Just like how you stopped... 1018 01:08:00,261 --> 01:08:02,781 the crown prince's marriage with the spinster-bachelor problem. 1019 01:08:03,702 --> 01:08:05,341 How did you know that? 1020 01:08:06,502 --> 01:08:10,088 I knew it. So you were the one who gave the left state councillor... 1021 01:08:10,112 --> 01:08:12,481 an excuse to stop the crown prince's marriage. 1022 01:08:15,252 --> 01:08:18,752 Serve this traitor the poison at once! 1023 01:08:19,021 --> 01:08:20,082 Yes, Your Majesty. 1024 01:08:39,872 --> 01:08:42,872 (The Matchmakers) 1025 01:08:43,141 --> 01:08:45,501 (We thank actress Jang Hye Jin for her special appearance.) 1026 01:08:58,992 --> 01:09:00,697 They named you a traitor? 1027 01:09:00,721 --> 01:09:02,237 How can this be? 1028 01:09:02,261 --> 01:09:04,338 I am finally going into government. 1029 01:09:04,362 --> 01:09:06,008 Have you heard of the old ladies? 1030 01:09:06,032 --> 01:09:08,447 It is not that we cannot wed, but we refuse to. 1031 01:09:08,471 --> 01:09:10,178 What is wrong with that old fossil? 1032 01:09:10,202 --> 01:09:12,117 I will attempt to marry off Lord Maeng's three girls... 1033 01:09:12,141 --> 01:09:13,447 in two months. 1034 01:09:13,471 --> 01:09:15,487 I will never accept matchmaking requests... 1035 01:09:15,511 --> 01:09:17,148 from people like you. 1036 01:09:17,172 --> 01:09:18,858 Why is everyone doing this to me? 1037 01:09:18,882 --> 01:09:21,287 Can you pretend to be Lady Yeoju this once? 1038 01:09:21,311 --> 01:09:23,287 You will not leave easily today. 1039 01:09:23,311 --> 01:09:24,657 You will regret it. 1040 01:09:24,681 --> 01:09:27,327 Lady Bang only has her husband. 1041 01:09:27,351 --> 01:09:29,221 I miss you, my dear.