Really.
Should I just close my eyes and beg him?
That guy is not really ill-tempered although he does speak harshly.
You don't believe what you see and you look only at what you want to believe?
I thought you were just ill-tempered, but it turns out you have no heart in there.
You rotten...
I should just go out and die now.
Oh, this mouth of mine, spewing my honest thoughts at any time for any reason.
Didn't I tell you think a little before the words come out?
Naughty mouth.
What shall I do?
Oh, have a refreshing drink.
Everything is on me tonight!
I'll buy you guys everything in this place tonight!
-Are you sure of that? -Of course. Bring us some chicken!
- Let's have a drink.
Look here! Bring us some drinks.
Oh, Ahjussis, did you have a good hunt today?
Wow, what a plump deer you got here.
Shall I butcher this for you?
It'll cost one nyang.
It's so cheap, huh?
With your thin arms, that deer will be the one to butcher you.
Never mind that, do you have any unnis around you who have yet to marry?
I don't ask for much. She just needs to wear a skirt.
Oh, seriously.
Guys like us who don't even have a room to call home,
who will get married to us?
Mother!
I can introduce you to a great place.
-Huh? -Really?
Just wait and see.
It's all in here.
Introductory fee, a special discount. For everything...
Ah, I'm feeling good! One nyang!
-One nyang? -One nyang?
-Let me at it! -Me too!
Don't touch it!
First, eat this. Caught in Jiri Mountain, very precious,
-the hind leg meat of the deer. -Yes, yes.
Eat up.
Wow, this is so tasty.
Have a drink, too.
She eats well.
So keep drawing.
I can't draw in great detail.
Why not?
Let me borrow this.
Her nose...
Wow, she has a sharp nose.
- No, you call that 'pert.' - No, you say 'sharp.'
How can you say that?
-She is 18 years old. -18 years old?
-She lives in Ajang County.
Her eyes are very large, her brows are dark, she is a beauty.
So if we pick among the maidens, the Flower...
...anyway, those guys will connect us together?
But as I told you before, you have to tell them that I introduced you to them.
So do you get something out of it, Gae Ddong?
I don't get anything, but I have a debt to repay them.
-Oh, dear. -In any case, he seems very ill-tempered
but the truth is... never mind!
Have some more.
Eat before you continue.
Who is that? What do you want?
What do you want? Who is this punk?
-Why are you here, Mr. Matchmaker? -Who are you? What do you want?
Let's go.
She's showing us some ladies, so we are so happy, why are you interrupting?
This isn't very well-mannered.
We asked you, what is your business?
I'm her husband.
What are you doing here, my bride? Let's go home.
Mr. Matchmaker.
The people you must rescue is them, not me.
He's that person I told you about.
Oh, right, what did you say?
Ill-tempered man?
Mr. Matchmaker, have one, please.
Come and eat some.
It's good.
This is Jiri Mountain deer.
Are you mad that I'm promoting Flower Crew without your permission?
I'm sorry about that.
But how can you say you're my husband all of a sudden?
You're a grown man, how long will you pout?
How did you draw those? You didn't have any references about their appearance.
It's written in those books.
Once I read it, I can figure out what they look like.
I got a message that the painter can't come because something came up suddenly.
I will do it.
Even a worm has a talent for drawing, huh?
Are you just going to say your piece and leave like usual?
I'm going now.
Where are you going now? What if something happens?
So what do you want me to do?
Soo, whom I was going to marry, suddenly disappeared,
I have no idea if and my orabeoni whom I've been waiting for is alive or dead.
-So I no longer have any place to go... -Stay by my side.
Are you worrying about me now?
I have to take care of you so you can pay me back many times over.
Eyes betray you when you tell lies.
The pupils shift back and forth when you lie.
Biting your lip means you are hesitating about something.
That's not so. I think you are worried about me.
Mr. Matchmaker, wait for me.
Episode 4 Shyness.
Episode 4 Peony.
We're here, Your Majesty.
This way, Your Majesty.
-Your Majesty! -Your Majesty.
It's this way.
How can a woman's body be so tall and broad?
Your Majesty.
Oh, Lord Mayor.
Would you like to join our game?
You who will become a wise king,
why do you show such little interest in affairs of the state?
I leave it to you to take care of affairs of the state.
I plan to continue to live a comfortable life like this in the future.
Please continue to work hard, Lord Mayor.
I am not worthy
but I will do my best to assist you.
You may leave.
Just do nothing.
If you do nothing, no one will get hurt.
But you will also not be able to protect anyone.
But I must protect them. What must I do?
First, do not reveal your true purpose,
so they believe that you are not against them and let their guard down.
The first thing is to hide your true self assiduously.
Gae Ddong.
Just wait a little longer.
This is a secret from Father, but I will not be taking the state exam today.
Why not?
Because I want to become someone who connects people to others.
A matchmaker... like that couple I helped get together.
Ma Joon.
You are the eldest son of this Ma family, who will help lead this nation.
If you don't achieve the highest score, don't even think about returning home.
Yes, Father.
I will go now.
Lord Yoon!
Hyung.
Hyung!
I don't like it.
Good morning, Matchmakers.
Oh, this one.
Really? You're letting Three Months live here indefinitely?
Since when did we provide free room and board to others?
-I'm for it. -It's not free.
When I receive money, I will pay my room fees every month, on the dot.
That's what she says. Is that enough?
We shall proceed with Lee Hyeong Gyu's marriage as planned.
Please look into the young bridal candidate
so there won't be any trouble later.
-You... -No, we can't.
Then what about his lady?
Will you really tear those two apart?
Omo, did you see her talking back when she is just an apprentice?
Listen well, Apprentice, we have to find a proper bride for Lee Hyeong Gyu,
because that is how we will survive, got it?
But still, he even goes to a courtesan house just to see his lady.
He definitely hasn't forgotten her. After all...
Then you be the one to persuade him.
Me?
Aren't you the one who said this? Even if it's difficult or bothersome,
to connect together a fateful union, that is true matchmaking.
So if you persuade him, I will rethink this marriage.
-Really? -Hey, Three Months,
how about we bet that if you can't do this in three days, you're out of here, too?
Then how about making Gae Ddong
an official matchmaker if she succeeds in three days?
-Fine. -I'll do it.
I will bring that scholar here for sure, so you can't change your minds.
Her life hangs by a thread, and yet she is so happy.
Myeong Wol.
I heard there is a woman who comes here to pick up laundry to do.
Do you know where she lives?
No, I don't, really...
-I better ask Gye Hyang, then. -No,
I will look into it.
Do you know where the laundry girl at the gisaeng house lives?
I don't know.
Do Seong Bang?
Do Seong Bang? Ah, Do Seong Bang, the upper neighbourhood.
Do Seong Bang, the upper neighbourhood.
Thanks.
What is more important than anything is the queen's position.
There is no maiden who fits our criteria, yet.
Any proper maiden candidates
end up marrying another after being vetted by you, the queen dowager.
How is the investigation for the crown prince's assassination going?
The Uigeumbuwill soon conclude that it was the act of thieves.
We've arranged for someone to confess to the crime,
so it should be wrapped up soon.
This isn't the time for you to be here like this, wasting time.
Go meet the Vice Premier or something, at least.
You want me to meet the Vice Premier?
What if the Vice Premier's daughter ends up the next queen?
After meeting her as children, this must be the first time since.
This is Seo Yoon, the eldest daughter of your uncle who lives in Jeonju Mountain.
Oh Ji Hwa, it's been so long.
Yes, Unni, it's been a long time.
Seo Yoon will be staying at our home for the time being,
as she prepares for her wedding.
Please take good care of her so she will want for nothing.
Show her around the capital city, too.
Yes, Father.
Oh, it's so pretty.
Oh really. Such pretty colours, I love this so much.
It's all the same.
How can it be the same? Everything is so different.
It's all so pretty. I want to buy everything here.
So pretty. How pretty can these colours be?
Look at this ornament. How can it be so sophisticated and pretty?
It looks like it suits you well, Unni.
-How much is it? -It costs two nyangs.
Oh, you're buying this for me?
-Are you alright? -Thank...
Um, thanks.
But haven't we met before?
I've never seen you before.
That's not true, I saw you somewhere before.
Try to remember. My face isn't easy to forget.
Take a look.
What an awesome guy. Are guys from capital city all so handsome?
I wonder if he's married.
I don't think marriage is possible for someone with that vibe.
These days, this is very popular.
Do you need ornamental ribbons for marriage ceremonies, these days?
Yes, we do need them.
You are so frustrating.
May I borrow something for a moment?
What?
Borrow you, young maiden.
The red hair ribbon suits you very well.
If you want permission, shouldn't you wait until there is a response?
But I must talk to you first before I can hold onto you.
-Goodness. -Let's go, Unni.
Yes, let's go.
This one seems the best.
But which woman do you intend to give that to, that you're looking at it like that?
-Please give me this one. -Yes.
Does the tea suit your taste?
Your home has improved very much.
What brings you all this way?
How about we become in-laws?
So which son are you talking about?
Your first son who died by your hands?
Or your younger son who left home three years ago, doing lowly matchmaking?
If I bring my younger son back home, will that do?
Look here, Bong Deok, I mean Lord Prime Minister.
Greed has its limits.
Were you so afraid that my Ji Hwa will become the queen?
Aren't you the one showing greed?
Have you forgotten the lady-in-waiting who was vetted by the queen dowager?
So why are you so anxious? What are you afraid of?
I just
wanted to take the hand of an old friend.
I expect that you want to take my hand and crush it.
Someone could have gotten hurt.
-You... -Mr. Matchmaker will be sure to find a good bride for you.
What is the matter?
Let me ask you just one thing.
Are you fine with whomever your mother selects as your bride?
I told you I would be.
Then what about the lady you love?
Are you really alright even if you part from her?
I don't know what you are talking about. Never come to see me again.
I will see you again.
Of course, I didn't expect that it would be easy.
You should be prepared.
Because my life is in your hands, Lord.
You've come?
It's been a long time. I am Matchmaker Ma Hoon.
Yes, it's been a long time.
I saw you a few times at your home when you were young.
When you were young, you were famous as a child prodigy.
Who could have imagined that you'd become such a famous matchmaker?
Isn't that true, Lord Prime Minister?
My older brother had summoned him regarding his daughter's marriage,
but he had to wait three days.
How nice for you, Lord Prime Minister, for having such a famous son.
I will be going now.
I won't see you out, but please go safely.
I took too much of your precious time, Mr. Matchmaker. Please come in.
Did you do this on purpose?
I am not quite that terrible.
The reason I asked to see you is about the state exam's First Rank, Lee Hyeong Gyu.
I want to send a marriage proposal to him.
You want to get the 'class president' of Sungkyunkwan on your side
so you can convince the Confucian scholars.
Jang Eui: something like a class president in today's context.
Just like when you were young, you are much smarter than your older brother.
If only you weren't Lord Prime Minister's son,
I would have wanted to give you my daughter.
Well, I too have eyes and standards.
So you are not interested in my daughter?
Husband's home must be at least that of a vice premier, handsome,
and he must have ranked at least tam hwa (3rd place at the state exam)
What matchmaker could fulfil such lofty demands?
The longer I sit with you,
the more uncomfortable I am. You resemble your father so much.
Regarding your marriage proposal, I will ask Scholar Lee about it.
The red hair ribbon suits you very well.
It's quite obvious that he's a pimp at a courtesan house or something.
Young Miss, Young Miss.
Lord Prime Minister came by and spoke of marriage.
Between you and his second son.
Lord Prime Minister?
Choon Shim, go find out all you can about that man.
Young Miss, do you mean your fiance?
Whether he becomes my fiance or not remains to be seen.
I will go.
The daughter of the vice premier?
Looks like we are destined to avoid ruin.
Hey, Three Months. How about giving up about now?
Or I can pretend that bet never happened.
But where is Little Unni?
I found the identity of that woman.
Her name is Choi Ji Yeong.
Since she was young, she knew Lee Hyeong Gyu's family.
Three years ago, they promised to marry each other.
You have many hardships because of me.
No, it's alright.
Please wait just a little longer.
I will pass the exam soon and make you happy.
She did laundry for the courtesan house and was a seamstress to support him.
But once he passed the exam, imagine how many good marriage offers he received.
Don't even come near this home again.
Lord Lee Hyeong Gyu, First Rank in the state exam!
How can such a disloyal man exist?
His flower path is in front of him, it's understandable he is tempted.
But who laid the flower path for him?
Why get angry at me?
Will you meet with her?
I am alright.
How can you be alright? You shouldn't give up so easily.
You supported him for three years, don't you regret it?
I didn't do it wanting anything in return.
I cannot make Young Master suffer because of me.
So please don't come to see me again.
I have to admit, I have misgivings.
If Flower Crew's survival wasn't on the line, I would connect these two together.
But they are both saying that they are fine with it.
I am alright.
I am alright, Hoon.
Since we met Maiden Choi face-to-face,
let's proceed with the marriage as planned.
Proceed with what?
Can't you see it? They are both agitated because they can't forget each other?
Just wait a little longer. I will definitely persuade Scholar Lee.
Where are you going?
You should go to bed now.
Let me finish this, before I do.
Assassination of the crown prince.
Is that about my half-brother who died?
It says that the leader of the thieves who assassinated the crown prince was caught.
This is an appeal to give them severe punishment.
Does this say
a common band of thieves dared to kill the crown prince of this nation?
Maiden Kang is definitely the best match for Scholar Lee.
But the woman Scholar Lee loves is Maiden Choi.
Is this what you meant?
I thought that even though it may be difficult, bothersome, and unprofitable,
being a good matchmaker is trying to find the best destiny for his clients.
I'm alright, Hoon.
If they are happy together, it was worth it.
How do you know how long those feelings will last?
It will cool soon, and change in an instant.
Please come here.
Please come here. Please come here.
We're not open yet. Come back at 1 PM.
How impertinent. Mind your manners. This is the Lord Prime Minister.
Lord Prime Minister, what are you doing at such a shabby place such as this?
Everyone leave us. I have something important to say.
Your father is here, how about a cup of tea?
Our tea is for guests, not unwelcome guests.
I was wrong.
Do you know what kind of work I do?
My job is to identify what is true and what is false.
That apology was false.
How long will you live wandering in the shadow of your dead brother?
That was a mistake. After all, I lost my eldest son.
No, that was murder.
My lord, please don't do that.
Joon promised that he will pass the state exam,
so I must keep my promise to him as well.
You will be sent to the Minister tomorrow to be his mistress, so get ready for it.
I don't want to, please don't.
We love each other. We cannot be parted.
You lowly ones, how dare you invoke love in front of your owner?
If you disobey my order, I'll take his life first.
These two cannot be parted, it is their destiny.
I beg your mercy.
Do you know whose fault is all this is? How dare you babble such nonsense!
You left home to take the state exam
and engage in lowly matchmaking? This is all because of you!
I'm alright, Hoon.
If they are happy together, it was worth it.
I will pretend to be you and distract them, so take Yeo Shim and run away.
Run as far as you can.
This is my wedding present to you.
You haven't even had a wedding yet.
Always be together and live a happy life.
This is a secret among us.
Catch and bring them back to me no matter what.
If you can't bring them back alive, bring them as dead bodies.
Hyung! Hyung!
Hyung!
-Tell me now. -Young Master...
He disguised himself as Cheol Seok, so one of my men was mistaken.
Mistaken?
Who?
Who dares to say you were mistaken?
Who knew that foolish son would do all that to help the lowly ones?
If Hyung didn't go, Cheol Seok would have been killed.
You were trying to kill a slave for disobeying you,
and that is how Hyung was killed.
Hyung helped that union happen, why not just leave them be and let them live well?
Union? So what happened to that?
You look like you have an entire piece of coal on your brows.
I looked like this since I was young. Any woman who sees it runs for the hills.
It's bad if I draw it in, it's bad if I don't. What can I do?
You must plant it.
Let me borrow it.
What do you say? You've been reborn, don't you agree?
You are just as good as the rumours say.
How much do you need me to pay you?
Never mind.
The price will be two nyangs.
How can you give that precious handiwork away for free?
But will you give me one on those nyangs?
Hey, Three Months, why do you assume I would give away my great skills?
Never mind the money, just make sure to come to Flower Crew when you need a bride.
Three Months, hurry up. You're so slow.
I'm coming, I'm coming.
But about what we were talking about before.
So his Hyung died, and that is why he left home?
No.
Joon...
Since your destiny is to stay together.
I will send you to your deaths on the same day, at the same time.
Please take her, please take her.
Mistress or courtesan, I no longer need this wife.
I will give her to you, please take her.
Please just let me live, I don't need anything else, Lord.
Let go.
To try and save the likes of them, you...
That love which they said was more precious than life,
in the face of losing their lives...
it changed in one instant. Big Unni saw that.
So Big Unni does not believe in love.
And would you want to be betrayed by your love, after you've staked your life on it?
What are you doing there?
I'm coming, I'm coming.
Please forget what happened to Joon and return home.
You are the only son left to the Ma name.
Let me borrow something.
Is there anything left here for you to borrow?
Not from here, but from you. Let me borrow your feet.
Please follow me.
Stomp harder!
What are we doing in the middle of night?
Are you really stomping?
Stomp.
This is a secret. I don't have an official identity.
My mom abandoned me when I was born,
and my only brother went missing while fleeing together.
My brother hasn't come to find me yet.
This is what I think when those things happen.
“I stepped in poop!” But that's not all.
I worked my butt off and saved every penny to find my brother, but...
I got conned.
So this is what I thought.
“I stepped in poop!”
Gae Ddong.
When my Soo disappeared, I thought...
“I stepped in poop again.”
I'm pretty unlucky.
So if anything unlucky happens to you, just stomp on it!
Like this?
Can't you stomp any harder?
Stomp this hard!
Like this?
How frustrating. Like this...
♫ Always be with you ♫
♫ With you ♫
♫ now I will never let you go ♫
♫ Always be with you ♫
You're heavy.
Oh...
So why didn't you stomp harder?
Anyway...
You took out all the blankets in the house. How are you going to sleep tonight?
♫ Always love you ♫
While you're at it, wash them all thoroughly.
Stomp on them hard. Stomp, stomp.
Stomp, stomp.
♫ With you ♫
A slave's behaviour should reflect he master's dignity.
How frivolous of you.
I found what you asked for.
Information about the second son of the Lord Prime Minister.
His name is Ma Hoon, and he's 25 years old.
He was born on the day of Musin, month of Gimyo, and year of Eulmi.
Did you find out anything else?
Don't be surprised.
The Flower Crew, famous in the capital city. You've heard of it, right?
He is the most famous member of it.
Far from passing the civil service exam, he is a lowly matchmaker?
After saying there were no other blankets...
Are you asleep?
About that scholar who won first place in the civil service exam...
He's extremely stubborn. I can't find any way to get through to him.
How am I supposed to persuade him if he won't even listen to me?
Do you have any good ideas?
I guess you really don't want to get fired?
I don't care if I get fired.
But, I'd like to see Maiden Choi happy.
About Kim Soo...
Do you know why I wanted to turn him down by all means?
Did you want to turn him down? By all means?
I thought he was too stubborn.
If you're okay with marrying someone else, I will help you.
No. It has to be Gae Ddong.
But, do you know why I listened to him in the end?
While I thought he was stubborn, I realized I was the stubborn one all along.
If you try to force something upon someone,
the person will only push it away.
Don't just feel sorry for Maiden Choi, who will be left alone.
Think about how Scholar Lee feels, the who has to run away.
What do you mean by that?
Mr. Matchmaker. Mr. Matchmaker?
Think about how Scholar Lee feels, the who has to run away?
Why would you answer a question with another question?
Fine, I'll sleep. I'll sleep now.
What are you doing here so early? You're all dressed up too.
To get information at the government office, I need to dress up neatly.
Government employees are old-fashioned.
By the way, I'm here to give you an odd piece of information.
The blacksmith's money Kim Soo disappeared with was paid back by someone.
That person actually paid double.
Where did so much money come from overnight?
Are you aware how many bodyguards were escorting the Crown Prince that day?
It's hard to believe that trained bodyguards were defeated
by a band of thieves.
I agree with the Vice Premier.
I'm sure someone was behind those thieves.
We ask you to order a reinvestigation.
-Order a reinvestigation, Your Majesty. -Order a reinvestigation, Your Majesty.
That should not happen.
How could we reinvestigate when the people are growing more anxious?
We must punish the criminal as soon as possible, according to the rules.
Please close the investigation, Your Majesty.
What do I have to do, in order to stop my people from being hurt?
I must protect them. What should I do?
Use the power you hold.
I cannot do that.
I will not accept your request this time.
My half-brother, the Crown Prince, was murdered.
If we don't eradicate the evil plot that was behind the thieves,
my brother will never be able to lay aside his grief.
Hence, I cannot turn a blind eye to this case.
I command you. Vice Premier Kang Mong Goo
will be fully responsible and reinvestigate this case.
I shall follow your command.
Your Majesty.
(T/N: He had written on his hands what he was going to say.)
I almost peed my pants.
You're collapsing already?
I'm taking a break.
The weather is nice, isn't it?
Are you nervous?
You showed your mind to others too quickly.
I've never met him before but I wanted to help resolve this unfairness for him.
Thanks to that, the Lord Prime Minister has started to keep an eye on you.
You need to be prepared for that.
I am.
So you were a tiger disguised as a rabbit?
I can't tell if the King is smart or not.
What the heck is he thinking?
It's a good thing for us though.
We are able to re-investigate the incident, it could have been closed.
There is nothing to be happy about.
We couldn't even bring up his marriage
because of his command for the reinvestigation.
So we need to find the truth as soon as possible.
One obvious thing is that the king and the Prime Minister
might not be on the same boat.
Then in that boat, who else could get on?
Do not run away.
I just needed to bring this to you.
Young Miss wanted you to have it.
Please tell him to wear this good clothing and follow the good path.
And that I wish for his happiness.
I know I'm not smart, but I gave it a lot of thought.
I realized that this whole time, it must've been tough for you too.
The bond between parent and child can never be severed.
You carried that heavy burden this whole time.
It must have been so hard.
I will never bother you from now on.
So just like Maiden Choi asked of you,
I hope you become happy.
You're going through so much trouble because of me.
I'll pass the exam soon and make you happy.
-What are you doing? -Are you done sweeping? You can go now.
You should work too.
Go and sweep my room.
I guess he won't come after all.
Why did you change your mind?
I was the happiest when I was with Maiden Choi.
She made me realize that.
Although my mother is precious to me, I want to be happy as well.
So can you help me, Matchmaker Ma?
I'll see you again.
Scholar Lee will get married to...
Maiden Choi.
Really?
Yeong Soo, come here!
What are you doing?
Then I won't be fired now?
Congratulations on joining Flower Crew, newbie.
I like calling her Three-month Temp more.
-Come on. I know you like it too. -What's wrong with you?
Call me Matchmaker Gae Ddong from now on.
I'm so happy. You better call me Matchmaker Gae Ddong.
Dae Jo Jeon (inner chambers) of Changdeok Palace.
There is someone I must meet.
How long has it been since I went to sleep so peacefully?
Fine, I'll go to sleep.
Come out for a second.
What is it? Why do you keep bothering me?
Have a seat.
Turn around.
Stay still. Why is it so hard for you to stay still?
♫ those times I've endured alone ♫
♫ that pain, when you embrace them; with you ♫
♫ your two child-like eyes ♫
♫ when I look at them quietly ♫
♫ I smile along; always be with you ♫
How's it going?
You should wear this on your hair for people so people can distinguish
if you're a man or a woman at the very least.
♫ I will never let you go ♫
Don't tell me you picked that up on the street?
I paid the most expensive price for this.
♫ with you ♫
♫ My one and only love, it's you ♫
Take this too.
You're one of the authorized personnel now.
May I go into the room now?
You're one impatient lady.
♫ those many days ♫
This isn't bad.
Authorized Personnel Only
♫ that moment I looked at you ♫
♫ Always be with you ♫
♫ with you, now ♫
♫ I will never let you go ♫
Expensive things sure are nice.
♫ with you ♫
Let's talk there instead of causing a scene here.
Will this do?
Mr. Matchmaker, I shouldn't have brought you here this way, but...
Are you alright?
Yes, I'm fine.
Why are you speaking so politely to me?
Please forgive me for my rudeness...
Your Majesty.
How did you know?
Flower Crew: Joseon Marriage Agency
I will bring her here and keep her at my side.
I plan to recommend you as a candidate for the King's bride.
Are you asking me to do a background check on the King?
I wish to have that matchmaker handle all the marriages in our family.
I must send you in disguise to find out directly what's going on.
Trust me just this once. I'm confident that I won't get caught this time.
No other brides should cry.
How about you use this chance to really become a half-noble lady?
I can make that happen.
Your Majesty, please forget Gae Ddong.
♫ those beautiful days ♫