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(All characters, places, and incidents in this drama...)

(are fictional and unrelated to historical events.)

The rats weren't the problem.

Hey, you.

How could your sleeping habits be so...

(Episode Six: A Fluttering Heart)

(The Sixth Flower: Silk Tree)

Are you the strange one for sleeping in this situation,

or am I the strange one for losing sleep over this?

What are you doing?

What do you think? I couldn't stand your filthy face.

Gosh, for a while there,

I thought you were trying to make a move on me.

I was about to be mistaken.

Me? Make a move on you?

You're the one causing all the problems...

Whatever, let's not bicker so early in the morning.

Can you please not snore?

Do you know how loud you were? I couldn't get a wink of sleep.

If you hear what you did last night...

That's the thing I made.

What is that doing over there?

Because the real rat is somewhere else.

Is it because you're scared of rats?

I could take care of that.

Forget it if you don't want to.

Who said I don't want to?

Here. The rats won't come near you now.

Can you make another one?

But it's not the rogue.

It's probably one of his men.

How did you know he would come here?

This is the place Do Joon told me about.

I don't know how he knew,

but it seemed like he hid himself hastily.

However, the charcoal still felt warm,

and there was quite a lot of food left.

He would have needed to come back...

to check if we were gone.

Who are you?

All right. I won't waste time and cut to the chase.

First, if you tell me where your boss is,

I will take that off your foot.

Don't be ridiculous.

Do you think you're a match against The Rogue?

My boss...

will come to save me.

Second, if you keep your mouth shut like that,

the poison will spread inside your body and kill you soon.

Look at your foot.

What? Poison?

Based on your condition, it seems you have about 15 minutes left.

I hope your boss comes to save you within that time.

Oh, right.

Tell him to take this with him.

I know you're lying.

Don't you feel shivery all over?

Your mouth will dry up and your tongue will go numb.

You'll break out in a cold sweat soon.

He's a man that never lies with that serious face.

Can't you see? That cold, ruthless face.

Just tell him already!

If you keep waiting for your boss, you'll just die.

- Oh, no... - Gosh.

Look at this cold sweat.

Your Highness.

His Majesty is with the court lady he invited last night.

He's eating breakfast, looking quite satisfied.

Although the world is ruled by men,

they say those men are ruled by women.

We should prepare an ornamental hairpin.

And inform the Royal Infirmary to prepare some deer antler.

Yes, Your Highness. I will tell them to prepare it for the court lady.

I was talking about me.

Do you know how much trouble I went through...

in order to choose a woman for His Majesty?

Look. My skin looks so saggy.

Yes, Your Highness. I will inform the Royal Infirmary right away.

Gosh, Your Majesty,

how could you do that?

I didn't get any sleep.

It hurts so much.

How long do we have to do this?

I can't continue to do this for you.

That was a bit too much, Your Majesty.

I might come down with something at this rate.

I ground the ink stick for you all night,

and I can't even spread my fingers now.

How could you not sleep for a single moment?

I'm really sorry.

It's because I'm in such a hurry.

Se Ah, you should have some of this.

Your Majesty, it's Eunuch Jang.

May I enter?

Yes, Eunuch Jang.

What do you want?

If you're finished with breakfast,

would you like some tea?

What? Oh.

Okay.

I had quite a strenuous night.

I will return with your tea.

You do that.

The antidote.

Give me the antidote, please.

Here.

The antidote! My goodness.

What if he can't find it? Why did you throw it like that?

That thing?

- It's just water from the well. - What?

Then why is he getting the chills?

It's morning.

Then what about the cold sweats?

He was probably getting leg cramps because of the mousetrap.

The cramps will go away by the time...

he finishes drinking it.

You're such a swindler.

Now, shall we go meet the real swindler?

Soe Dol, is that you?

You dumb wench came all the way here on your own.

Did you find your brother?

You swindler.

Give me back my 30 yang.

I'll be sure to catch that jerk with my own two hands.

Don't try to stop me.

I don't plan on stopping you,

but I feel guilty for some odd reason.

If you get hurt,

I may annihilate the next three generations of his family.

What?

Anyway, I did try to stop you.

Thus, I'm not responsible for any bloodshed that occurs from now on.

Make sure you tell him that.

Tell who?

Just someone...

whom I cannot address by his name.

Hey, you wench.

My eyes...

I thought you were a nerdy weakling. I'm impressed.

Hey, you rat. Stop right there!

Hey!

Stop! Hey!

I said, stop!

Hey, you...

Stop right there!

Hey!

Darn it.

Hey! Stop right there.

Hey!

Hey, stop. Once I catch you, you're dead meat.

Hey!

Hey!

Gosh, that persistent wench.

Your hands and feet suffer when you're stupid.

You're absolutely right.

I don't care about your hands and feet,

but this is such a nuisance for me.

How did you get here before I did?

Who are you? Why do you keep following me?

I don't remember taking your money.

You do not need to know who I am. I just need you to answer this.

The arrowhead you stole. Who did you sell it to?

That arrowhead killed someone.

Do you want to be charged with murder?

"Murder"? What are you talking about?

I just sold it. I did nothing else.

So you did sell it to someone.

All right. I have your confession.

You'd better come with me before I raise my voice.

Right, holding hands would be awkward.

You persistent punk.

Do you think I'll let you take me?

Don't come any closer.

I know nothing about that arrowhead.

Do you think you can track them down by catching me?

We can talk about that at the Police Bureau.

All I did was deliver that arrowhead.

Do you even know who they are?

They're people in high places whose identities can't be known.

You punk.

You'll end up dead if you do anything reckless.

I truly appreciate your concern,

but you should worry about yourself first.

You don't listen, do you?

See?

I told you to worry about yourself first.

Are you all right?

What was that about?

Well...

Oh, there they are.

It's this man. Please arrest him.

Gosh, darn it.

You probably think you haven't found your brother because of me,

but that's not the case at all.

It's all because you have a cursed fate.

And your husband.

I'm sure he ended up dead somewhere because of you.

How could you have that much to say when you took my money?

What are you going to do now?

This cursed wench caught you,

so you won't get out until you pay me back for my 30 yang.

Some powerful people got my back.

If I were one of them, I'd eliminate idiots like you first.

So tell me who they are if you want to live.

Only then will your life be spared.

You can't fool me.

I can't help you if you don't believe me.

Be careful.

Who knows? They might put poison in your food.

Isn't that the ribbon we saw?

It's the one that handsome man picked out.

Ma'am, this red ribbon looks perfect on you.

How dare he make a move on me...

to give it to that rude girl?

What should I do with this?

Throw it out.

But it looks totally fine. Why...

Yes, my lady.

What is happening with the broker I asked you to bring?

The thing is,

I was told you must go there if you want information.

I have to go to the courtesan house even though I am a noble lady?

Yes, the one who wants information must come in person.

If it is urgent, how about we go there now?

I refuse to go to the courtesan house filled with lowborns.

Just forget about it if the broker can't come here. You may leave.

This looks totally fine.

I should try it on.

It's so pretty.

- That looks beautiful on you. - My gosh!

You scared me, you idiot.

Even an idiot like you can recognize beauty.

You look beautiful.

Gae Ttong is beautiful too.

I want to give it to Gae Ttong.

I don't care about Gae Ttong or whatever her name is, so get lost.

I said, get lost.

Go away. Get lost!

- How beautiful. - Stop smiling and get lost.

Your Majesty.

The people are suffering due to the bad harvest this year.

How about we temporarily reduce the taxes...

to ease the burden on the people?

We cannot do that.

How is that going to help them?

Even if we allow them to submit 1 doe or 1 mal less,

that is only enough for a couple of meals.

How can that be a fundamental solution to help the people?

In other words, he wishes to make the people suffer...

so that he can continue to collect wealth.

Chief State Councillor.

Do you know how much one doe of grain is worth?

Of course, I do.

I'm not talking about the amount.

I'm asking because you said it was only worth a few meals.

Do you know how I ate...

one doe of barley at my private house?

I divided it into many portions...

and made porridge with it.

I even made soup with it to fill up my empty stomach.

That's how much one doe or mal of grain is worth to the people.

I do understand what you mean, Your Majesty.

However, it is the people's duty to pay taxes.

- Therefore... - In that case,

what is the government's duty?

I was a subject of this country for a long time.

The people want only one thing.

Even if they can't be full, they don't want to starve.

And it is your job to make sure...

that the people don't starve.

So...

please consider lowering the taxes.

- Yes, Your Majesty. - Yes, Your Majesty.

I thought he was a powerless fool who knows nothing about politics.

Maybe we've been underestimating him.

With the Commander of the Royal Guard away,

the King has no one to help him now. Things will settle down soon.

He is just an immature child...

wanting to play the King.

Let him be.

What happened to the court lady that was sent to his bedchamber?

Don't worry about that.

His Majesty wants her there tonight too.

Soon he'll be too busy...

having fun with women to be involved in politics.

You want me to deliver your napchae?

The groom's napchae is...

usually delivered by one of his brothers.

But I don't have any brothers.

So please deliver my napchae to Lady Choi.

Why would you give this important task to me?

She's right. You should have Hoon deliver it instead.

This girl has yet to completely learn the rules.

She can't carry out this important task.

You gave me the courage to proceed with this marriage.

I'm grateful to you.

So I insist that you carry out the task.

Can she do that?

I don't see why not.

A messenger's job is...

to deliver what is in the sender's heart.

Do you think you can do that?

Pardon?

You probably think you haven't found your brother because of me,

but that's not the case at all. It's because you have a cursed fate.

And your husband.

I'm sure he ended up dead somewhere because of you.

I don't want to.

I'm not doing it.

Then forget it. Why would you get all worked up?

See? Three-Month Temp is such a handful.

Hey, newbie. How have you been?

Did you just ignore me?

No girl in the whole city ever ignores me.

Just look at my face.

Excuse me.

Joon.

By any chance, can you find...

a dead person too?

Why? Are you worried your husband might be dead?

Scholar Lee probably doesn't know what happened.

But shouldn't you know better?

You do know what happened to Gae Ttong.

How could you ask her to be his messenger?

It's not her fault that her husband left.

In fact, he didn't leave...

Forget it.

Why do you hate that girl so much?

You keep violating the principles for her.

You used to be so good at separating business from emotions.

What happened to you?

Kang.

To be honest,

I wanted to be...

the messenger.

But people call me unlucky.

What if everyone becomes miserable because of me?

That girl...

What's wrong, my lady?

Nothing. Something's been bothering me.

Maybe that's why I'm seeing things.

Guys, you must be hungry.

- Dad is back! - Dad is back!

Let's eat! Come here.

Where did you get so much food?

From the house next door. Eat up.

- We haven't eaten in days. - Eat up.

Okay.

There you go.

Father!

You're home.

- Mother! - Wait!

Come on in.

- Oh, my. - Hi!

Sweeties.

Where have you been?

Father!

Eat up.

It tastes good.

It gets pretty cold at night.

Wrap up warm.

I will.

- Eat some more. - Eat slowly.

Sir.

The weather is pretty cold.

Leave me alone. Get lost!

My goodness. Why are you so bad-tempered?

Cover yourself with this.

Your family would feel so sad...

to see you like this.

Gosh.

My family?

You can relax.

Why did you want to see me?

I'm worried...

about His Majesty all the time.

As he was crowned king so suddenly, he must have many difficulties.

He must miss his private house too.

I'd do anything to make his life in the palace easier.

But the problem is, I don't know much about His Majesty.

I don't know what you mean.

You're so slow.

I just want to understand His Majesty.

To do that,

I'd like you to report everything about His Majesty...

to me from now on.

Are you telling me to spy on His Majesty?

What, "spy"? That's absurd.

Like I said, I just want to help His Majesty.

Eunuch Jang, I heard you're borrowing from loan sharks...

because of your father's illness.

Help me understand His Majesty,

and I'll find your father a competent doctor.

(Flower Crew)

Slacking off that much won't get you fired,

Gae Ttong.

Were you waiting for me?

Of course, I was.

You have so much debt to pay back, but you're just slacking off.

Do you think I'd be able to sleep comfortably?

You really never change, I'll give you that.

What is this?

It's a pair of wooden geese the groom gives to the bride.

I'd like you to deliver these.

I can't.

Why? Because you might bring misfortune again?

Yes. Because I might bring misfortune to their lives.

What if I get involved and mess up the wedding like last time...

I'm a very fortunate man.

Everything I do turns out well.

Life is so dull for me.

Okay, whatever. You must be so happy.

I'm just an unlucky woman, who brings misfortune everywhere.

Give me your hand.

I'll share my fortune with you,

so you can share your misfortune with me as well.

What is this nonsense?

I'm fortunate all the time, so life is always dull,

and your life is always difficult because of your misfortune.

So I'm saying we should share my luck and your misfortune.

Since you took my luck, nothing bad will happen.

Like I said, I'm an extremely fortunate man.

Then take some more of my darned misfortune...

Were you awake?

What? You couldn't sleep from my snoring?

- Well, the thing is... - What?

It was an accident! A purely random accident.

And I'm not the only one who's responsible.

We're mutually responsible for it.

So let's not blame each other.

Mutual?

Wait, she's the one who did it first.

Why do I have to feel guilty?

Wait, why is he blaming me?

He doesn't even know I pretended not to know on purpose.

I'll share my fortune with you,

so you can share your misfortune with me as well.

Can I trust...

your fortune then?

I'm trusting you.

The one who wants information must come in person.

Seeing you come all the way here like this,

I guess it's your turn to talk to me.

I don't know what you want but just mind your business.

I have some other business to attend.

Doesn't that business involve me?

I have no business with you.

If you keep harassing me, I will report you to the police.

Weren't you looking for an information broker?

Then are you...

I didn't know you'd really come here yourself.

So are you saying you want me...

to carry out an investigation on the king?

Yes.

A noble lady visiting a courtesan house...

in the middle of the day and asking to investigate the king?

Then...

can you show me that precious face of yours first?

Why do you keep that beautiful face hidden?

You're not a broker, but a mere pervert.

There's no need to be so impatient.

Okay, I'll look into it.

Come back in 10 days.

- How much... - You can pay me later.

Well, then.

You'll have to come yourself next time too.

In my entire life,

I've never seen a woman ask me to investigate the king.

Isn't this a bit too much on the first day?

One more bottle.

Here you go. Have a taste.

This is my special mixed alcohol.

If you don't drink this in one go, I'll make you drink twofold.

Go on then. Have a drink.

All right. We should say a toast on a day like this.

How could you leave me out on a day like this?

You drink every day. This isn't anything new to you.

We still have a long way to go until the wedding.

- Don't get overexcited. - Don't ruin the mood.

Stop being so serious on a day like this.

He's right. Let's worry about tomorrow later,

First, let's celebrate.

All right. Lady Luck is on our side,

so everything is rosy. And we're the best matchmakers!

- We're the best! - We're the best!

We're the best!

Hey, keep disguising yourself as a noble lady for the time being.

Why should I? It's such a hassle.

I met the Second State Councillor's daughter,

and we shouldn't underestimate her.

Nothing bad will come out of being careful until the wedding ends.

It is a hassle,

but if it's for the wedding, I'll do it.

By the way, don't you think everything's been so easy...

What? Did I say something wrong?

Saying things like that always brings bad luck.

We have a big problem!

Apparently, Lady Choi said she doesn't want to get married.

What did I tell you?

Why is this my fault?

"Glass and corals for hat strings, 30 rolls of silk,"

"two rolls of premium silk for her wedding costume,"

"and 10 sacks of rice."

All of this?

Mother said...

we should get the best of everything as a wedding...

is a once-in-a-lifetime event.

She sent me all these things,

but forget 10 sacks of rice.

I can't even afford to buy any silk.

What should I do?

How could she do this?

Does she want to call off the wedding or what?

You're right.

This wedding will be called off.

We'll be the ones calling it off.

Will that really work though?

Her family cannot afford to buy all those expensive things.

You don't even have to do anything.

They'll get back to you and say they can't go ahead with this.

Are you suggesting we sell those wedding gifts?

She is expecting gifts that are on par...

with what she sent in terms of value.

If you sell them, you'll earn about the same amount of money.

That's like burying your head in the sand.

It won't work because she'll find out soon.

We want her to find out.

We will take this away now, Your Majesty.

Your Majesty.

Please return safely.

I will. Get some rest.

Se Ah.

Se Ah.

What is this?

I'll take everything except for this.

Sure, no problem.

I'll take this, this, and this.

- My gosh. - I want the prettiest ones.

Yes, sure thing.

Five yang, please.

What are you waiting for?

Here you go.

Thank you.

- Have a good day. - I hope to see you again soon!

What is she doing with a guy like him?

What is the matter, my lady?

Don't you think it's odd?

Pardon me?

My lady, your robe!

Gosh, I have to go.

Hurry up.

Did we buy what she'd like?

Or did he just pick out what he likes?

"Glass and corals for hat strings, 30 rolls of silk."

Also, two rolls of premium silk for what you will wear at the wedding...

and 10 sacks of rice outside.

On top of that, we also brought two horses.

Everything is ready for you.

We know the financial situation of Officer Choi's family.

There is no way they could afford to buy all these things.

I'm sure...

they took out a high-interest loan.

Does that mean you knew from the get-go...

that the list you sent would be beyond their means?

That is not important.

If they actually took out a high-interest loan,

we cannot accept it.

Of course, they didn't.

They were able to buy everything because they sold what you had sent,

so please do not be concerned.

What... They sold what?

You gave her those things so that she could use them for her wedding,

which means they belong to her.

What is this nonsense?

I must call off this wedding.

As soon as the sun comes up,

I will report you to the government office, so brace yourself.

If you do that,

your son will be taken to the Department of Justice first.

The Department of Justice?

All the gifts you sent...

were obtained through bribery.

What are you talking about?

They were just wedding gifts.

But in return, you promised them that you have their backs.

What will happen, then?

Officials cannot promise anyone a position in the government.

In addition, government officials aren't allowed to personally meet...

anyone outside their close relatives.

However, she met all her distant relatives...

as well as people from her hometown and accepted bribes.

Hence, he will be removed from his position and flogged 100 times.

They may even send him into exile.

What do you think will be better?

Enough.

I'll let it slide.

And I'll send all the gifts back...

to those who gave them to me.

Ji Young, you don't need to bring anything.

Are we good now?

I only believe what I can see,

but there is one invisible thing that I believe.

It's a person's blind devotion to another person.

Just like you sacrificed yourself for your son,

Lady Choi showed selfless devotion...

to Scholar Lee.

How likely do you think it is...

to meet someone who is devoted only to you?

I hope you won't disregard the most precious gift...

Lady Choi brought with her.

Master Lee Hyung Gyu from Yangsagol...

is getting married!

Master Lee Hyung Gyu from Yangsagol...

is getting married!

Master Lee Hyung Gyu from Yangsagol...

is getting married!

Master Lee Hyung Gyu from Yangsagol...

is getting married!

How could Kim and his son stab me in the back like this?

How could they take your money and flee on the day of the wedding?

They're utterly shameless!

Oh, dear. The groom abandoned that young bride on their wedding day.

Three-Month Temp, do you know how much those are?

I'll pay you. Let her keep them.

- They look good on her. - You think so?

Well, I bought all these too since I wasn't sure which suits me best.

What do you think?

Now that our job is done, why don't we shout our slogan?

I'm glad the wedding was successful.

I have things to do as well.

Thank you for these.

What's going on? Why are you all running away?

Are you ashamed of me?

Wait for me!

So the arrow found in the forest was stolen...

from the merchant group by the rogue?

Where is he now?

Hey! Let me out!

Don't you know who I am?

When I open my mouth, you'll all be killed!

Hey! Let me out!

You'll all be killed as soon as I open my mouth!

Look here.

The higher-ups want you to wait here for a while.

Do they think this will satisfy me?

Officer! Hey!

Be careful.

Who knows? They might put poison in your food.

If I were one of them, I'd eliminate idiots like you first.

So tell me who they are if you want to live.

Only then will your life be spared.

Flower Crew.

Officer! Please bring Matchmaker Ma here.

Say that I'll tell him everything I know about the culprit.

Officer! Please bring him here!

Please!

He knows nothing.

- He can stay... - Still,

groundless stories can sometimes make things worse.

What would happen...

if the Second State Councillor finds out who he is?

I'll have a word with the Police Bureau.

Go take care of it.

Yes.

By the way, the rogue was brought in...

by your second son.

Hoon?

Like last time,

he is never where he should be but shows up wherever he shouldn't be.

Be absolutely careful.

Whatever he is after, he'll find it by all means.

Fine. Marriage is no big deal.

I'm not jealous at all.

Why is this dress so uncomfortable?

Joon.

There's a dead man's body at the government office.

The description...

pretty much matches Kim Soo.

May I help you?

Is he the one you were looking for?

Ma'am.

No.

He is not...

my Soo.

Boss, please leave me alone today.

Stop looking for him.

Pardon?

That blacksmith...

was adopted by an aristocrat who had no son.

He's living in comfort now.

So forget about him.

No way.

That's not true, is it?

Just tell me you don't want to look for him.

Why are you lying?

He is...

Please forgive me for my rudeness,

Your Majesty.

How did you know?

He is...

I knew it. You can't even say anything.

Anyhow, it's true.

While he lives in luxury,

will you spend the rest of your life looking for his dead body?

I'll go inside then.

Do you refuse to believe it...

because of all the trouble you went through?

Boss.

My Soo...

is not someone who would do that!

Boss, the Police Bureau sent a letter.

The Rogue wants to see you.

Is there anyone out there?

Please call that matchmaker for me.

I have something to tell him.

Hey, guard! Please call the matchmaker.

Come this way.

Yes, listen. Please call the matchmaker for me.

I have something to tell him. Okay?

Hey! Please call him for me.

What...

You should stand guard outside. Why are you coming in here?

The higher-ups want you to wait here for a while.

Please, anyone! Help me!

Help me!

Pal Pun!

Seriously, where in the world is he?

Darn! This is driving me crazy.

He doodled on the wall again.

Darn it! When will I erase this?

Pal Pun, that jerk! You better stay out of my sight.

I'm going to kill you!

Smiling Gae Ttong.

Crying Gae Ttong.

Hello, Gae Ttong.

Gosh, it's so pretty.

Let's see if we can find them elsewhere.

- Okay. - Okay.

I found one!

- Wow. - Where?

- Guys! - That's so pretty.

Mom said we should go. Come on, let's go.

- Okay. - Let's go.

Gae Ttong.

He should just tell me if he thinks we can't find him.

Why make excuses?

Is he that desperate to kick me out?

My Soo will never do something like that.

I'm sure.

These are...

my brother's drawings.

How could these be...

Let's go!

- Okay. - Okay.

- Let's go. - Come on!

- Come on, let's go. - Hurry up.

Gae Ttong!

Gae Ttong!

Kang?

(Flower Crew: Joseon Marriage Agency)

I'd like you to be in charge of this investigation.

That lady keeps bothering me.

I better check.

I was starting to take a liking to you, my lady.

Gae Ttong is our family now.

Make the right decision about who your real family is!

Find him before the officials find out.

Gae Ttong, I may be late, but I promise to come for you.

Who made you cry?

Mr. Matchmaker. Stop being nice to me.

It makes me not want to leave.