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[The Matchmakers]

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[The Ministry of Arts]
[Korea Creative Content Agency]

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

- The thing is-
- The thing is-

You can go first.

I am fine, you can go first.

Should I?

I think I am better than him at matchmaking.

I am Ssangyeonsulsa.

Exactly.

I was not even born a Ssangyeonsulsa, but I am almost as good as His Excellency.

So I am better than him, am I not?

I probably would have conquered the matchmaking market if I were born a woman.

Oh, with your resentful personality?

In matchmaking, you must cater to many madams and their tempers.

Why would I have to cater to their tempers?

When my chest accurately recognizes fates.

[Episode 12: Loves with Limited Time]

[Young Master]

Are you not going to tell me which family the Young Master is from?

I have a matter I must settle with his family first.

So, I will when the time is right.

Could he be the Crown Prince?

Oh, my. The hiccups of truth?

Daebak. I was only second guessing.

It is a secret to other people.

Although I do think Lady Ha Na already knows.

I guess the heavens really do match fated ones together.

How did Lady Ha Na meet the Crown Prince who is inside the Palace?

How amazing.

I will hear it from Crown Prince later and tell you.

How did you first meet Princess, Your Excellency?

[8 years ago]

Even now, after eight years have passed,

I still cannot explain why I walked up to that

court maid and stood in front of her like a fool instead of

going to Sungkyunkwan.

I think I was probably

worried about her.

The sight of her looking around the insignificant street with sparkling eyes.

Worried, my foot.

You mean you fell in love at first sight.

And then?

I asked where she was going and

she said she has about two hours free,

so she wanted to visit the market street.

Even then, I did not go to crowded places because of my chest pain.

But it did not matter.

Because my heart was racing from the beginning.

Princess also hid her identity like me.

And then?

After two hours, she went back to the Palace and

I was constantly reminded of her, although I knew

not to dare have feelings for a court maid.

And I met her again after a few months when I went to His Majesty to ask him

not to choose me as the Princess's husband.

All right. I heard you have something to tell me about marrying the Princess.

Huh?

Looks like they have fallen in love, huh?

I do not remember what I told His Majesty that day.

But I do remember one thing for sure.

That I was extremely happy.

Are you disappointed you are not the first person I fell for?

Yes.

I am deeply disappointed.

That was a lie.

Because he was not forced to marry Princess,

I actually liked him more.

To hear you are deeply disappointed,

I am more glad than ever.

Did you come because you were reminded of your first son and his wife?

Because we do not ask about their backgrounds,

I did not know Monk So Cheon was from Namjang Party.

When will I be able to meet the monk?

Since the Left State Minister is also looking for him,

we are looking and asking around everywhere we can.

You said the matchmaker met the monk as well, right?

Yes, that is what I was told.

The one helping His Excellency Gyeongwoonjae's matchmaking is

Yeojudaek, who set up Ye Jin, right?

Yes, Madam. Should I tell her to visit?

No, I must meet her now.

Even though I am a Ssangyeonsulsa,

I also need to see something to feel something.

Not at all. You already felt it.

You remember choosing Old Bachelor Number 16 for Lady Du Ri, right?

If you care about the future of the three daughters,

Number 16 with the greatest potential to take office is better for her.

Back then, I was too arrogant because I thought I was a Ssangyeonsulsa.

This is how they find their fated ones.

I was only speaking based on the conditions, so I am not certain.

We can confirm it right now.

How?

I am fine with anyone.

Men are all about the same.

I cannot prevent our youngest from marrying because of me.

Thank you. You will not be disappointed.

Thank you.

What brings you here, Your Excellency?

I came to match you because there is a woman who is

the perfect fit for you, Number 16 Scholar.

I already have a woman in mind.

Sorry? Have you already gotten engaged to that woman?

To be honest, I could not even talk to her yet.

However, I passed the general exams this time and am trying to take courage.

Do you mind telling me which family she is from?

Well, she is...

Master Maeng's second daughter who is good at sewing.

I have been thinking of her for a while.

I fell for her when I first saw her at Temple Seonhwa on Buddha's Birthday.

As expected, a Ssangyeonsulsa is accurate.

Since we also found Lady Du Ri's match,

I'm starting to see the end of this matchmaking.

Which family are you from, Madam?

I am-

Never mind.

I think I would be better off not knowing.

Let us...

stop by somewhere.

This is where I used to live.

From age eight to 17.

My father's family had ups and downs, so we always moved within Hanyang.

But I liked it when I was living here.

Mother was alive, then, too.

I also grew up in this neighborhood.

Really?

I thought you lived in a big house since birth.

My late father had no skills in building wealth.

My father was the same.

To such a father,

I said some harsh things, asking if he was happy to gain a big house in Bukchon

by selling his son.

I found out much later that...

he was only worried I might suffer because of my flawed personality

if I take public office when His Majesty told me.

I think fathers' problem is they never tell you things clearly.

When he passed away,

he apologized for marrying me off to the Princess.

But I am always regretful that I never told him that

I was not forced to marry the Princess.

He probably knew.

He just did not tell you.

Thank you for saying that.

The weather is perfect for drying out your feelings today.

I guess we might have met in the past since we grew up in the same neighborhood.

How would it have been if we met back then?

We probably would not even have exchanged greetings.

Because a prickly goody-two-shoes is not my preferred type.

I also do not prefer a distracted type like you.

I am so glad we did not meet back then.

I am ever so glad we met now.

Do not work too hard, and just do your wage's worth.

Wife, how can you say such unethical-

I will be home soon.

What are you doing in my house?

- The thing is-
- We stopped by to receive the great energy you have here.

Do not sell this house, and make sure to keep it.

O-Okay. Thank you.

You are making a profit.

Do you also know a lot about feng shui?

I said whatever came to mind so he would not think we were thieves.

I learned all of this from you.

As expected, you exceeded your youth.

My youth...

It is not youth-

You should refrain from idioms-

Never mind! I can teach you.

What is wrong?

O-Oh, I am sorry.

I hid away for a moment because the Left State Minister's wife was there.

You also know her, right? The figurehead of Joseon.

I do.

But why are you avoiding the Left State Minister's wife?

Well, she does not want me to succeed in matchmaking.

So, I did not want to be seen with a matchmaker.

By chance, is she on her way to Yeojudaek?

I have somewhere to be, so please excuse me!

Wait, where do you have to be-

W-Where are you-

At least tell me where you-

Is she not home?

We need to boil it before drying to store it for a long time.

What brings you all the way here, Madam?

You could have called for me.

My goodness, Madam!

You need to tell me what the matter is!

I did not come because of my daughter's marriage.

Why did you go to see Monk So Cheon with His Excellency Gyeongwoonjae?

S-Sorry?

You did not run into Honorable Lady Jeonggyeong?

She was here just now.

Bad inklings about things are almost always right.

Lee clearly said it was Yeojudaek.

Gosh, this woman, seriously.

Find the matchmaker who accompanies Gyeongwoonjae Prince

and bring her to me right away!

Yes, Madam.

She asked why you met Monk So Cheon? Not about the matchmaking for Master Maeng's family?

Yes.

But I do not know the situation, so I could not give an excuse.

How did he know I went to see Monk So Cheon with His Excellency?

Who is that scholar, and why do you still accompany him?

Come on, now!

No reason. We just do matchmaking together.

Because he is a Ssangyeonsulsa.

Ssangyeonsul-

What is that?

One who recognizes nuptial fates.

Joyakdol*!
(A small stone)

I told you to go without me.

I cannot even come with you because I am dressed like this.

This is my way of calming down my feelings.

Looking long enough until I can get no more.

If you go on first, I will follow you from three steps away.

How is it so hard to marry a noble family's widow?

What is the use even if my appeal letter is accepted?

When Joseon's laws are so inflexible!

A-Aigoo, aigoo!

Crown Prince, are you feeling unwell?

My heart is unwell.

Is it because of Lady Ha Na of Namsan Village?

How did you know?

Why do you like Lady Ha Na?

Because Lady Ha Na is one of the wisest people I know.

She sure is smart.

I knew you would know about Lady Ha Na's wisdom, masked behind her looks.

Crown Prince, this is a secret,

but I met the Ssangyeonsulsa I have been looking for.

He had let me know you and Lady Ha Na are fated to be together by the heavens.

Is that true?

Therefore, I plan to promote a marriage between you two.

So please trust me and wait a little.

Mother, this is Geun Seok's mother.

Come in.

I organized the goods servant Kim delivered until yesterday.

All right.

Who is the letter from?

It is the one my first son sent me when he was in Pyeongyangbu.

Back then, I did not know he would pass so vainly and

told him there was no need to send greeting letters often while he was busy.

But now, I regret saying such things.

Did you go to Temple Seonhwa today because you were reminded of Brother-in-law?

I am reminded of him more often lately.

Because it feels like I did not know my son very well.

I told you some foolish things.

We will visit Royal Consort Sookbin the day after tomorrow,

so get yourself and Geun Seok prepared.

Me, too?

Your Excellency.

What you said was right, Your Excellency.

The merchant who sold geumjam poison back then was an interpreter from the Ming Dynasty.

Are you certain?

Yes, I saw him staying at Taepyeonggwan currently.

All right.

I will report this to His Majesty the day after tomorrow when I enter the Palace.

Left State Minister's household will face a bloodbath for treason now, huh?

Why would she want to bring me along as well?

Because you will soon be the madam of the house,

so she must be telling you to be close to Royal Consort Sookbin.

But Mother is so healthy.

I think my mother is also aging.

Lately, she has talked to me a lot about my older orabeoni.

Why are you drinking so much today?

When did I ever have a reason for drinking?

Are you still...

unable to forget the orabeoni who farms?

Does anything change just because I cannot forget him?

That orabeoni is getting married now.

Did you ever think about marrying him, Ye Jin?

No. Never.

Because I never had the time.

My oppas left this world when they were too young.

So I cannot be a baby and insist I marry someone I love.

At least, I have to marry a family who is an equal to us

to help Geun Seok when he takes office in the future.

Ye Jin, when did you grow up so much?

I am so ashamed of going around thinking only about myself.

What? What are you ashamed of?

For being a matchmaker?

Thanks to that, I got myself a good husband!

Gosh, why are you crying?

Don't cry.

I'm sorry.

Why are you crying?

You are doing great.

[Everything about being a Ssangyeonsulsa]

Aigoo.

How come you came dressed like this today?

Because I have to go home early for a family matter.

Just because you disclosed your identity, you cannot be so careless-

I wrote some tips that would help during the wedding.

It lists hairdressers, wedding planners, and their addresses.

I already gave everyone on the list a word so they will help out with the wedding.

Why are you telling me all this?

You can do it yourself.

Right, Yeojudaek will be doing the makeup for the bride.

You know Yeojudaek, right?

Is something wrong?

- Why?
- You are not looking at me while saying all this.

Your Excellency,

I can no longer...

Oh Bong, why are you leaving already?

Did you finish all the work I gave you?

Madam, I will hear you out next time.

I have an urgent matter.

Your Excellency, did you tell me to do something? I was just-

Good job.

Sorry?

I will just tell him I will quit next time I see him.

Seeing him for a couple more days will not hurt.

As you guaranteed,

it looks like my feelings will never calm down, Madam.

Therefore,

I must see you for even a day more if I can.

Do you remember the murder of the Deputy Mayor that happened in Pyeongyangbu eight years ago?

That is when a robber murdered the Left State Minister's first son.

You said you have something to report about the Crown Prince's abductor, so why bring that up suddenly?

That case is the beginning of the current case of the Crown Prince's abduction.

Jo In Hyeon, who was investigating the corruption in Pyeongyangbu back then,

knew his father and Pyeongyang's inspector, Park Bok Gi, had planned treason.

I think the evidence of treason Jo In Hyeon found was geunjam poison.

["I secured the untraceable poison you requested."]
These letters contain not only evidence of stealing from the tributes

but also of treason for attempting to murder Grand Prince Woon Hae.

That means...

Left State Minister attempted to kill Crown Prince eight years ago as well?

Yes. Jo In Hyeon accidentally found out this fact while investigating the corruption.

But he was killed by his father, Jo Young Bae, by accident.

What are you saying now?

What about telling Noonim the truth and asking for her help?

That can never happen.

Once my wife finds out I killed In Hyeon,

her emotions will carry her away as a mother, and

create unnecessary disputes within the family,

instead of staying rationally sound to judge right from wrong.

That is a hard way to say you are scared that Noonim will abandon you.

Since things came down to this, let us get rid of Gyeongwoonjae together.

If Gyeongwoonjae uses his intelligence to find out what we did eight years ago,

getting abandoned by Noonim is not the problem.

It will be over for all of us.

Do not worry.

I will take it into my own hands this time.

When I think about losing my warehouse goods and

Maeng Ha Na because of Gyeongwoonjae,

I get so angry.

I could not look into the details of the devastating death of the Left State Minister's first son

because of the Princess' death back then.

But such a backstory existed, huh?

But nothing happened to the Crown Prince at the time.

But the Princess died instead,

and we could not figure out that she was poisoned to death

so it was wrapped up as a sudden death.

The Left State Minister tried to harm the Crown Prince with geumjam poison again.

Since we confirmed that a Ming interpreter purchased the poison,

you will be able to uncover the Left State Minister's treason if you arrest and interrogate him.

It is not difficult to arrest the interpreter at Taepyeonggwan, but...

Is something weighing on you?

Is not Park Bok Gi the uncle of Prince Jin Sung?

If his treason is found out, I am afraid that Prince Jin Sung will also be in danger.

However, I cannot just do nothing when the Crown Prince was almost killed twice in one month.

All right.

I will arrest that interpreter and interrogate him.

How is your visit to the Palace?

It is better than I imagined.

Geun Seok is becoming more like the eldest nephew as he grows older.

Geun Seok's mother is handling most of the household work now.

Unni praises you a lot,

saying you are wise in taking care of business

and take good care of Ye Jin and Geun Seok.

All I did was do what Mother told me to do.

That is right. Nothing goes wrong if you do what Unni says.

I will keep that in mind.

I told the Minister of Justice about the document

from eight years ago, so I will let you know as soon as I get it.

I will be waiting.

Mother.

Is the legal document that you asked of Royal Consort Sookbin

regarding Brother-in-law's case from eight years ago?

I am just guessing based on what you said the other day.

Your face seems to be full of worry, Mother.

At first, I thought you were quite strange.

Everyone was afraid of me, but you were not.

You asked me if you were curious about anything without hesitation,

and spoke up whenever you thought something was wrong without getting timid.

I often felt comforted

by your actions.

And I feel the same way right now.

What you are thinking is correct.

Maybe it is because I was not by his side when he died,

but I keep thinking about how I do not even know how he died despite being his mother,

so I am looking into what happened with my firstborn son.

Though I do not know what use it is after eight years have passed...

Master.

What are you doing here?

Master, this is my mother.

You must be on your way back from seeing the King.

Your Excellency.

Oh, yes.

Then we shall be on our way.

Since we confirmed that the one who sold him the poison was a Ming interpreter,

you will be able to uncover the Left State Minister's treason if you arrest and interrogate him.

Arrest His Excellency Park Bok Gi right away!

Why are you saying all of a sudden?

I could possibly have your younger sister put to death for treason.

What is it that you are uncharacteristically hesitant to speak?

Mother.

I am...

Yeojudaek, the one called the goddess of matchmaking.

What do you mean by that?

To be honest, not only was I lending books,

but I also did matchmaking.

I was also the one who did the matchmaking for Lady Ye Jin.

What did you say?

So, I fooled you into thinking that I was Yeojudaek, who makes facial powder.

I am sorry.

Does that mean you were the one who did the matchmaking for

Master Maeng's daughters with His Excellency Gyeongwoonjae?

Yes.

What is the reason you are telling me the truth now?

I felt I should tell you about what I heard from Monk So Cheon about Brother-in-law's death.

So, are you saying you reported the Left State Minister and His Excellency Park Bok Gi

for what happened eight years ago as treason to the King?

I did so without knowing that Yeojudaek was your younger sister, Officer.

So you should have told me earlier.

The King already knows about the treason.

What difference would it make if I arrested His Excellency Park Bok Gi for murder?

Fortunately, the King is worried about Prince Jin Sung's safety.

So?

If Park Bok Gi and the Left State Minister are charged with treason,

then Prince Jin Sung will not be able to avoid punishment.

Therefore, if I find a severe crime charge to remove him from office and speak to the King again,

he will probably not charge them for treason.

For that reason, I can arrest His Excellency Park Bok Gi immediately for murdering Lee Cho Ok. However,

all we have is circumstantial evidence,

and all the witnesses will not agree to testify because they fear retribution.

I have a plan regarding that.

Everything is set for Park Bok Gi, so let us look for a severe crime for the Left State Minister.

Pardon?

Would you not be better at investigation than me, Officer?

That is true.

It must have been hard to summon the courage to tell me. Thank you for letting me know.

How will Gyeongwoonjae Prince handle what happened eight years ago?

His Excellency did not know I was a noblewoman either,

so he only said it would be difficult to prove Yeojudaek's innocence by revealing this fact.

Ye Jin and Geun Seok will be...

gravely hurt if they discover this.

Be very careful to make sure they never find out.

Yes, I will keep that in mind.

Also, just because you confessed to it yourself

does not mean I forgave you for deceiving me and going around with another man.

Until I speak to you again, do not leave our home for the time being.

If you disobey me this time, I will not forgive you.

Thank you for trying so hard to help my younger sister.

It is what I should do.

Do you love her?

Now that you know who my younger sister is, do not meet her anymore.

This is not a request,

but my warning to you as Soon Deok's orabeoni.

Your Excellency, please come over here.

Do you not think Madam Yoo's suicide is a bit strange?

You are right.

She would have known that her husband was gay,

so it is weird how she followed her husband to death, leaving behind a young son.

At the scene of what happened, Madam Yoo...

Madam Yoo was also at the scene.

So, it was not a suicide, but she was killed to shut her up...

I cannot believe I spent all those years not knowing...

Your mother...

Your mother is sorry.

Are you really giving it to me?

Yeah. You have wanted it.

I do not need it anymore.

Are you not going to do matchmaking anymore?

Yeah. I do not think I can anymore.

I remember.

Maybe it was because Madam Yoo committed suicide as soon as the Minister's wife arrived at Pyeongyangbu,

but there were widespread rumors about how she was coerced into hanging herself by her mother-in-law.

But everyone in Hanyang seems to believe that is true.

To tell you the truth, that rumor spread because at the time

a coroner said at a drinking party that it was clear

Madam Yoo did not hang herself but that someone killed her

and then hung her.

So, she did not hang herself.

Madam Yoo did not commit suicide.

By chance, do you know who killed her?

I did see the Left State Minister tie the dead Madam Yoo to the crossbeam.

It is not like we are meant to be. Why can I not forget him?

You can forget him.

I think I have nearly forgotten him.

His Majesty is not feeling well,

so he said he would hear your report tomorrow.

Is he very ill?

I believe he has a light muscle ache.

Aigoo...

He does not typically postpone reports.

Goodness.

Is he very sick?

Aigoo.

If you charge the Left State Minister and Park Bok Gi for a different crime and remove them from office,

you could prevent harm from befalling Prince Jin Sung and also protect the Crown Prince.

What do you mean by other crimes they have committed?

Park Bok Gi murdered Lee Cho Ok of Pildong last September.

Did you not say there was no corroborative evidence for that?

Many witnesses did not speak up for fear of retribution.

If we promise personal protection, I think we will be able to find a witness.

Is that so?

I have been feeling uneasy about that anyway. So that is good.

The Left State Minister murdered his daughter-in-law, Madam Yoo, and reported it as a suicide,

so he is guilty of falsely receiving a memorial gate.

He killed his own daughter-in-law? This is crazy!

Do you have corroborative evidence?

The Officer of Pyeongyangbu at the time testified that

he saw the Left State Minister tie Madam Yoo's body to the crossbeam.

Really?

But will the Left State Minister acknowledge his guilt just because of that man's testimony?

Do you not have corroborative evidence of his treason, Your Majesty?

Tell them you will charge them with treason if they do not acknowledge their guilt.

Then, they will acknowledge their guilt.

I see.

They would choose to be removed from office for murder

rather than having their entire families put to death for treason.

Only you and I must know about this.

Things will get very complicated, especially if that inflexible Chief Royal Secretary finds out.

All right.

Gosh, you are quite a genius.

I will be sleeping early today, so come back in the morning.

Yes, okay.

You do not need to prepare dinner.

Instead, the Mayor and the Junior Deputy Minister will come in about an hour,

so you just need to prepare the alcohol and snacks then.

Yes, I understand.

Gae Dong, bye.

You must not make any mistakes this time.

Eliminating a nerd is a piece of cake.

I will return before the alcohol and snacks are brought in here.

I was here all night tonight.

I feel like something really bad is about to happen tonight.

What do you mean?

I overheard this while I was cleaning the men's quarters.

Do not worry.

I will personally go this time.

When I think about losing my warehouse goods and

Maeng Ha Na because of Gyeongwoonjae, I get so angry.

I think the person they talked about eliminating

was Young Master's tutor, His Excellency Gyeongwoonjae.

Eliminating a nerd is a piece of cake.

Oh, Young Madam! Young Madam, where are you going?

Is that you outside, Oh Bong?

What are you doing here, Madam?

You should hurry up and escape!

My uncle is coming to kill you, Your Excellency!

He is not here, either.

You said he entered his home earlier. Why is he not here?

Damn it.

Bring a lamp quickly!

Gyeongwoonjae, that bastard.

When did he look into all of this?

This is not good.

Let us go back for now.

Okay.

Damn it.

Are you all right?

But did you come while you were cooking?

I was in such a rush...

Still, how could you come here dressed like this?

What if someone sees you?

Who cares if someone sees me?

I could not think about anything else

when I realized you might die, Your Excellency.

I am sorry...

for scaring you.

And...

thank you...

for saving me like this.

I thought I could do it,

but I do not think I can...

go on and forget about you.

Did you only realize that now?

I knew it the moment I first saw you...

that you were someone I could never forget.

♫ The moment you faced me like the bright sunlight ♫

♫ You came down into me, blindingly ♫

♫ Among fates as countless as the stars ♫

♫ I met you like a miracle ♫

♫ Like how the wind blows again ♫

♫ Do you know that my heart is wavering for you? ♫

♫ That I love you, that you are the one ♫

♫ I tried to ignore it, but in the end, it is you ♫

♫ That I love you ♫

[The Matchmakers]

♫ I will love you slowly ♫

I told you not to leave the house.

I do not know if I can trust you anymore.

The palace maid of the Eastern Palace woke up.

What are you trying to do here?

I can do it for you.

What did you say?

I am being framed!

You should not be asking me how,

but what I want in return.

I guess it is my turn to keep my side of the bargain.

Do not meet my daughter-in-law.

If you keep meeting her, I will have no choice but to do things my way.

♫ That you are the one, I tried to ignore it... ♫

[The Matchmakers]