Original subtitles

The Police Bureau sent a letter.

The Rogue wants to see you.

Guard!

Hey.

Is anyone out there? Someone's dying in here!

Hey, can you hear me?

Mister, open your eyes.

Hey, Rogue!

Be careful.

The fox...

Fox?

The fox... That police guard...

Wait. Hey!

Rogue, open your eyes.

Hey!

Gae Ttong.

Kang?

Gae Ttong.

I'm here for you.

Did you wait long?

Kang.

Gae Ttong, let's live together now, okay?

Kang.

I'm Gae Ttong. I'm right here.

Hey, Pal Pun!

Hurry, come here.

- No. - Hurry up.

No!

Gae Ttong.

Gae Ttong, I won't go anywhere without you.

Don't move and stay put, okay?

Gae Ttong, I won't go anywhere without you.

Don't move and stay put, okay?

Don't go anywhere, okay?

No, I don't want to.

I don't want to stay here.

No.

Hey, move. Move!

You never work and just cause trouble, don't you?

No!

Don't touch Gae Ttong.

This is unbelievable. Have you lost your mind?

You're dead meat. Come here!

I'm going to kill you!

My dear brother.

"Dear brother?"

What's all the fuss?

No, Gae Ttong.

What brings you here?

Well, it's...

My lady, how could you do that to me?

She suddenly came out of nowhere and pushed me.

And she called Pal Pun her dear brother.

Dear brother?

Run far away, Gae Ttong.

I promise to come for you.

Run away, Gae Ttong!

- Over here! - This way!

- Catch them! - Over there!

Are you okay?

This way!

Come this way!

- Hurry! - Find them!

This way!

They went this way!

- Catch them! - Over here.

They couldn't have gone far.

Search thoroughly!

- Yes, sir! - Yes, sir!

- Find them! - Find them!

- This way! - Search carefully!

I'll be right back.

Wait here.

Kang, don't go.

Please don't go.

Mom said she'd come back too, but she didn't.

Don't go.

If I...

don't come back,

run far away.

Run as far away as you can.

Don't go. Please.

If I run away, how will you find me?

I'll find you by all means.

Do you trust me?

There he is! Get him!

- That way! - Over here!

- Get him! - Get him!

Get him!

Get him!

Get him!

- Lady Yun? - Yes?

I'm sorry.

He reminded me of my brother who went missing when I was little.

- I'm sorry. - All right.

Don't worry about it.

You must be heartbroken.

By the way,

what happened to him?

While fleeing, he got beaten up by slave hunters...

and became stupid.

That reminds me, Pal Pun lost his younger sister too.

So that's what happened.

You seemed to be very concerned...

about this servant.

Do you want him?

- Pardon? - I should pay you back...

for saving my dress last time.

Gae Ttong.

It's an absurd idea.

He's just a useless fool.

I can't give him to you.

I'll pay you back for the dress through Chun Sim.

Goodbye then.

Wait.

Lady Yun.

When someone falls short, you don't hit him.

You talk to him and teach him.

Can't you manage the household better?

I'm sorry, my lady.

This is how you teach people who fall short.

Understood?

Have him do all the cleaning in the house for three days.

Don't give him any food, and don't let him sleep.

I'll teach him his place myself.

- Take him away. - Yes.

Gae Ttong!

I'll come back to get you!

Gae Ttong!

Don't cry.

You found him.

He's alive.

That's enough.

(Episode Seven: A Second Chance)

(The Seventh Flower: Peppermint Flower)

If he hanged himself to death, he should only have one wound.

But he has two.

Someone disguised it as suicide.

The investigation is closed.

The investigation is closed?

There hasn't been a proper autopsy yet.

Suicide doesn't require an autopsy.

The Chief Officer wants the case to be terminated quickly.

He didn't commit suicide. He was murdered.

Do you see this?

There are 2 wounds, not 1.

He probably struggled.

Anyway, the investigation is over.

You should leave now.

The investigation shouldn't end until the culprit is found.

Why would he kill himself after urgently calling me?

Who knows?

He probably felt a pang of guilt all of a sudden or something.

I'm busy. Stop talking nonsense and leave.

Let's go.

Wait.

Move. Let's go.

The Fox Guard?

All right.

Is this really necessary?

It's off-season. We should do everything we can to make money.

We need to attract new customers.

100 flyers each.

Let me see. How do you want to find a date?

Through pre-arranged meetings?

Or casually?

Which do you prefer?

We can provide you with both.

We'll get new customers in due time. We don't have to do this.

How do you know when that will happen?

Stop grumbling and get to work.

Come on.

Let's do this.

Here.

Isn't that the Chief State Councillor?

Hoon's father.

Will the daughter-in-law...

of this family really be recognized as a virtuous woman?

That must be why...

the Chief State Councillor is visiting his older brother.

If she becomes a virtuous woman,

there will be a Gate of Three Honors built for them.

It's understandable that he feels impatient.

The daughter-in-law has been through a lot.

Her husband died 10 months after their wedding.

For 18 years, she's served her family to raise her child alone.

Now she's finally being rewarded.

- I'm so happy for her. - So am I.

- I have to use the bathroom. - I'll come with you.

What is a Gate of Three Honors anyway?

What's all the fuss?

You don't even know what that is?

Let me tell you a bit about Hoon's family.

They've been recognized for fulfilling their filial duties...

and being loyal to the King already.

If the daughter-in-law becomes a virtuous woman too,

they'll be rewarded for winning three awards.

It's called a Gate of Three Honors.

It's like being certified as a distinguished family.

There have been only 2 families that have achieved all 3 honors.

It'd be an immense glory to the family.

For that useless gate,

the daughter-in-law will have to remain lonely all her life.

Why would you call that a glory?

A woman remaining faithful is profoundly meaningful.

Do you mean she should remain lonely for her family's glory?

Why are you two so upset?

Did something bad happen today?

Why did you have to drag us into this boring thing?

What?

Three-Month Temp, did you see how he completely disregarded me?

Three-Month Temp.

Is it true...

that my granddaughter is nominated for the queen selection process?

I thought that was only possible if both her parents were alive.

That's why this matter is more important than anything.

If we win the Gate of Three Honors while I'm Chief State Councillor,

no one would dare to eliminate her from the process.

So make sure no one causes a disturbance in the family.

Understood?

We're a quiet family. Don't worry.

You're good.

I heard you got a promotion.

Congratulations, Granduncle.

Thank you.

They're peonies.

They will look exquisite in a vase.

I will plant them.

Flowers look more beautiful when they are planted...

and send their roots down than when they are in a vase.

Mother told me so.

Your mother is very thoughtful.

Thank you for looking after my sister-in-law and Hwa Jung...

all these years.

Did you take care of that punk?

Yes, my lord.

The Police Bureau concluded it as suicide.

Good.

The Second State Councillor won't be able to do anything this time.

However,

your son witnessed his death.

What should we do?

What on earth is he after that he has to show up everywhere?

Just leave him be.

Both the witness and evidence are gone,

so he wouldn't be able to do anything.

The man who stole the arrowhead...

is dead?

Apparently, he hanged himself in his prison cell last night.

However, they closed the case...

without even conducting an autopsy.

The Chief State Councillor is an extremely skillful man.

Something odd happened though.

"Something odd"?

Before that rogue died,

he met with the head of Flower Crew.

Flower Crew...

Wasn't the wedding called off because of them?

And isn't it run by the Chief State Councillor's son?

That rogue met with the Chief State Councillor's son?

Yes, my lord. Also, he was the one who called the police guards over...

and got him arrested.

Why did he end up chasing down his father's misdeeds?

I'm getting a feeling that something very interesting will happen.

Oh, my!

Even the unluckiest people can get lucky with this.

Usher in good luck with this random draw.

Come and pick one.

My lady, would you like to pick one?

(You Lost, Try Again)

Gosh, that is the only losing ticket out of the 10 tickets.

Why did you pick that one out of all the tickets?

You're unbelievably unlucky.

Come and pick one!

I'll try it one more time.

Sure, pick one.

Choose one.

(You Lost, Try Again)

Oh, no.

While fleeing, he got beaten up by slave hunters...

and became stupid.

I got the losing ticket again!

Well, that's... Gosh.

You said even the unluckiest people can get lucky with this.

Then how come I'm the only one...

Why do I keep getting the losing ticket?

Why...

Why is my life plagued with misfortune?

I mean, just once...

Don't I deserve to get lucky even if it's just once?

I finally met my brother again,

but why can't he even recognize me?

Why is this happening to me?

Why are we the only ones...

that are so unlucky?

The fox...

"Fox"?

The fox... That police guard...

(Fox)

The Fox Guard...

(Staff Directory)

It's the Police Bureau's staff directory, which you asked for.

Why do you need this?

He said something about the Fox Guard,

so it must be connected to a police guard.

First, I should find names...

that are related to "fox".

Gae Ttong.

Why are you wearing those glasses in the middle of the night?

- Did I scare you? - No, of course not.

It just looks ugly. That's all.

Why are you staring at me like that?

Who made you cry?

What are you talking about? I did not cry.

I cried because I feel cheated.

I paid five pun,

but I got the losing ticket each time.

I suppose the good luck you shared with me...

has run out.

Then I should give you something else.

Pick one.

(Try Again)

Are you kidding me?

What does it say?

I can read, you know.

"You lost. Try again."

See?

I'm so unlucky. I got the losing ticket again.

Where do you see "You lost"?

(Try Again)

Are you teasing me now?

No, I'm giving you a chance.

Use it...

when you feel like your life is about to get really unlucky.

I am giving you that chance.

(Flower Crew)

It's been a long time, Jung Suk.

Yes, Hoon.

We haven't seen each other...

since your brother's funeral.

Right.

I haven't been in touch because I've been busy.

I heard through the grapevine...

that you moved out of your father's house...

and started working as a matchmaker,

but I didn't think you'd still be doing it.

It is a long, boring story,

and I'm sure you're not here to just verify that with me.

What brings you here at this late hour?

And more importantly, all by yourself.

I'd like to ask you to work on a marriage.

You mean, Hwa Jung's marriage?

I want you to arrange my marriage.

Are you crazy?

They say the Gate of Three Honors is a huge glory to the family.

Are you saying we should break that with our own hands?

Goodness, the Chief State Councillor's son...

really knows how to rebel against his father.

Come on then, how about a show of hands?

Since you like being fair.

I agree.

How could she live alone her whole life?

- Isn't that too cruel? - I disagree no matter what.

Hoon, please take care of your conflict with your father...

within your family.

Joon, what about you?

Forget it. He says yes to anything,

- so I think... - I disagree too.

What's gotten into you?

Disagreeing with Hoon suddenly.

I've seen enough courtesans living without any fidelity or chastity.

A woman who abandons...

her family and children just to be happy on her own...

does not interest me.

So that's two in favor and two against.

What will you do now, Mr. Ma?

Chapter eight of Flower Crew's rules.

Handling internal conflict.

"If the problem is not solved through a vote,"

- "the head of Flower Crew can..." - Wait.

Are you saying...

the Three-Month Temp gets a whole vote in this?

That's unfair.

Gae Ttong is our family now.

I'm family too.

And I've been family way longer than her!

Make the right decision about who your real family is!

Wait, Young Soo.

Young Soo.

Good luck then.

I'm afraid of the backlash from the powerful too.

When did you care for such things?

Isn't your principle to live just for today?

Principles always change.

It's already been 18 years...

since I married a member of the Ma family.

But just 10 months after my wedding,

I was struck with misfortune and my husband died of an illness.

But thanks to the understanding of the elders,

I was able to walk the path of becoming a virtuous woman.

I know this may sound silly and absurd,

but all I wish for...

is a husband whom...

I can smile and cry with for the rest of my life.

I beg of you, please cast me out of this family...

which I have no right to be a part of.

Didn't I ask you...

not to make a fuss?

How can...

a queen possibly be born from such a family?

I'll find her.

I'll order my servants right away and find her.

Of course, you should.

However, make sure...

you find her before the officials find out.

(Try Again)

Use it...

when you feel like your life is about to get really unlucky.

I am giving you that chance.

Mr. Matchmaker.

Stop being nice to me.

Once I find my Soo,

I'll take my brother and leave.

But in my heart,

you keep making me...

not want to leave.

Congratulations, Chief State Councillor.

A virtuous woman.

What a huge continued honor for your family.

I'm flattered.

However, don't you find it strange?

Your promotion and the decision for her to be a virtuous woman...

all happened after His Majesty took the throne.

His Majesty has arrived.

Your Majesty.

In order to acknowledge the achievements of Yim Jung Suk,

the daughter-in-law of the Ma family,

we request you to build a Gate of Honor for her.

Yes, Your Majesty.

The Ma family has already been acknowledged...

for their filial duties and loyalty.

To congratulate this,

you should award them with the Gate of Three Honors...

and set an example for this nation.

Your Majesty, it's only been 15 days...

since the Chief State Councillor took his position.

If the same family is awarded continuously,

people may think they're being favored.

Favored?

Watch your mouth, Second State Councillor.

When I was a kid,

there was a woman next door who became a widow.

But the next day, that woman...

took her own life, saying she wanted to follow her husband.

The village people were moved by her fidelity...

and wanted to raise a Gate of Honor.

However, her father was arrested by the police the next day.

He was blinded...

by greed from making his daughter into a virtuous woman...

and killed her with his very own hands.

Your Majesty.

I don't think comparing that incident with this is...

I know. However,

the issue of raising a Gate of Honor...

should be handled more carefully.

Mother,

can you give me more time to consider this matter?

Of course, Your Majesty.

Why is he taking away...

the scrolls suddenly?

His Majesty wants to consider it again.

His Majesty is becoming more like a true king,

so it must make you feel more comfortable.

Don't you agree, Chief State Councillor?

I'm sorry.

He reminded me of my brother who went missing when I was little.

It's strange, the more I think about it.

If you're that curious, you should go ask for yourself.

- Ask who? - You know,

that sly-looking man...

at the courtesan house who smiles at you all the time.

Forget it.

Do you think I'd visit a place like that again?

Please wait inside for a second.

That's not how you play it.

It's a very delicate instrument.

Relax your fingers.

Touch only lightly.

Isn't it beautiful?

Just like you.

Well...

Wasting your time on this strange instrument at a courtesan house...

Aren't you ashamed of yourself as a man?

Aren't you ashamed of digging into the King's private life?

I just wanted to know...

what options were being given to me.

What do you think of this option?

It's the worst one there is.

It's not even worth considering.

Isn't that fortunate?

I was starting...

to take a liking to you.

Three-Month Temp.

Ask that man...

what's with the color of the silk...

from the linen shop.

Boss, Young Soo is asking...

Gae Ttong, tell him that I only picked up the new products.

What's the point?

The colors don't match at all.

You have such bad taste. That's what I want you to tell him.

I don't know anymore.

You two work things out yourselves.

Gosh.

You should speak even louder.

They can't hear you well.

Your throats must hurt. Drink this.

That punk...

Young Soo has been acting up lately.

Try to understand him.

Ever since Gae Ttong joined us suddenly,

he must have felt like he's lost you to her.

When you can see through everyone else so well,

why are you sometimes so insensitive to those closest to you?

Even I get that much.

Bad gold drives out good, I guess.

I'm in that situation right now.

It's "money", not "gold".

You said the previous one smelled too strong.

I asked the merchant at Mapo Port for help.

It was pretty hard to come by.

I don't need it.

You two get along very well, so good luck.

But we can't possibly get along better...

than you and I do.

Are you serious?

Young Soo.

I just...

wanted to give her a second chance.

Just like I did you.

So don't worry.

Nothing will change.

I didn't say anything.

Do you expect these pieces of paper...

to help me understand His Majesty?

Are you sure...

this is...

only to understand His Majesty?

Keep it.

Your father's illness is costing you a lot of money.

I'll try harder to understand His Majesty.

You have to hurry up.

What if the virtuous woman nomination is canceled...

and Kang Mong Gu's daughter becomes the queen?

After everything we did to remove the Crown Prince...

The thing is...

After Kim and his son fled,

that girl suddenly disappeared too.

What's the name of the girl?

It was an extremely common name.

Oh, it's Gae Ttong.

Her name is Gae Ttong.

I didn't know I'd have so many servants.

No matter how hard I try, I can't seem to memorize their faces.

You shouldn't just try to memorize them.

You should find their characteristics.

Why did you decide to stay?

I heard the dream of every woman in the palace is...

to be graced by the King.

I already told you I couldn't give you that.

So why are you still with me?

Your Majesty, do you think...

you're the only one who wants to remain faithful?

My family was struggling, so I was practically sold to the palace.

But I was...

engaged to a man.

We had promised...

to meet on Gwangtonggyo Bridge on July 7.

That was the last I saw of him.

I am sure...

he is waiting for you as well.

He probably...

got married.

I should forget him now.

Please have this before it gets cold.

It's pumpkin porridge.

- Gosh, it's hot. - Are you all right, Your Majesty?

- Gae Ttong. - You're back.

- You must be hungry. - Yes, I am.

Ta-da. I helped out at a wedding and brought some food.

I packed it well to keep it warm. I hope it's still warm.

It's cold. Why did you bother with all this?

What? It's not cold at all.

Ta-da! Doesn't this look delicious?

Yes, it does. And it's still hot.

Really?

Gosh, it's cold now.

No, it's hot. It's piping hot.

Let's eat.

Your Majesty, are you all right?

I cannot let her go.

I still love her so much.

I still remember everything.

How could I let it all go and move on?

Your Majesty.

Did you get an answer from the man at Wolhyanggwan, my lady?

I'd never go to that place.

Right, you'd never do that.

She keeps getting on my nerves.

That girl.

In what way, my lady?

She just looks like a tenderhearted lady.

When something gets on your nerves once, it can be a coincidence.

But there's got to be something fishy about it if it happens twice.

I must get to the bottom of...

my suspicions.

There is no police guard whose nickname is Fox.

Then do you have...

a list of all the guards who were on duty that day?

I cannot disclose any information without the chief's permission.

We only got a peek at it because it flew toward us in the wind.

Right?

I cannot show it to you, but...

The afternoon on the Day of Eulmyo in the Month of Sinmyo.

No one was on duty at that hour.

That can't be.

I saw a guard there with my own two eyes.

Guard!

An incident broke out in Heungdeokgol...

around that time that day,

so all the police guards were summoned there.

Please don't tell anyone that I told you this.

Thank you for your help.

Forget a fox. It seems like we're chasing a ghost, after all.

That's why he's not in the directory.

We always have more fun when things are complicated.

Oh, right. Did you see this?

Who is that?

Is this Gae Ttong?

It doesn't really look like her, but I think it's her.

But why...

Someone is secretly looking for Gae Ttong in Hanyang.

I spread a false rumor that she moved to Gyeongju,

but she'll get caught soon at this rate.

Who is looking for her?

Find her.

We shall find out.

One good thing is that they probably never met Gae Ttong,

judging from this lousy composite sketch.

But the bad thing is that we have no idea...

why they're looking for her...

and what they plan to do with her if they manage to track her down.

She should continue to play a noble lady until we find out who they are.

That will be safer.

Try to obtain some information on them as soon as possible.

Joon.

Do you really want us to work on Lady Yim's case without you?

It'll be a boring case, and I'm too busy.

Forget it already.

Until when will you let your past bog you down?

Am I the only one who is bogged down by the past?

Why is it that we're both in this rut?

Mother, where are you going?

- I must leave. - When will you be back?

I won't come back.

You'll be late.

You must hurry.

Mother...

Mother.

Mother.

It's such a sunny day.

There's no place like Wolhyanggwan for day drinking.

Hoon, the Second State Councillor is here.

What if he's here to get back at us...

for ruining his niece's wedding?

Judging from how you came all the way here yourself,

this must be about an important matter.

Did you hear about a man dying at the Police Bureau?

A mere man's death was enough...

to bring you all the way here.

Whom did that arrowhead kill?

Why are so many people involved in this?

Well...

Why don't you find out?

We must find out who got killed...

in order to find out who killed that person.

I'd like you to investigate this case.

I must reject your request.

How come?

You've been looking at me...

without even batting an eye.

That is why you are rejecting my request?

You neither seem anxious...

nor curious to find out who the killer is,

which means you already know who it is.

You are suspecting someone,

but you need to use me since you don't have any evidence to prove it.

Excuse me!

I'll be right back.

Hello, here you go.

They're what Lady Kang ordered last time.

You seem extra chipper today.

I'm so happy.

Remember that idiot, Pal Pun?

He'll finally be sold off to a workhouse.

- Oh, my. - I feel so happy now.

This is so satisfying. I feel so happy.

Once they're taken there, most of them are beaten to death...

or starve to death.

But that's not my problem.

- Have a good day. - Gosh.

Okay, take care.

It's a trap. A trap.

You'll be caught and sold somewhere if you go there.

No, I can't.

But what if...

my brother is really sold as a slave?

Remember that idiot, Pal Pun?

He'll finally be sold off to a workhouse.

Oh, my.

Once they're taken there, most of them are beaten to death...

or starve to death.

Who are you looking for?

Are you looking for him?

You should've taken him when I offered him to you.

Don't you think, you lowly servant girl?

I don't know what you're talking about.

How could you be so shameless?

Do you think I wouldn't know a lowly servant like you...

was pretending to be a noblewoman?

Lady Kang, what on earth do you mean?

I just felt sorry for a servant...

who lost his sister being scolded by his owner.

Is there something wrong with that?

I was about to report it to the government office...

but thought of letting it slide.

Go on then. Why can't you report it?

My lady. I'm afraid we were wrong.

You should apologize.

Then prove it.

- Prove what? - If you were really born...

and raised as a noble lady,

you must be familiar with the proper attitude and manners...

that fit your status properly.

I know of a gathering where the members consist...

only of ladies from noble families.

If everyone acknowledges you from that gathering,

I will apologize for suspecting you.

Why should I agree?

I will give you...

that man.

You said you felt sorry...

for a servant being scolded by his owner.

Do you actually think...

that I believe what you're saying?

I will expose your dirty lies to the whole world...

and sell you and your brother as slaves.

You will regret it.

We'll see.

That party will be held in 15 days at 11am...

at my house.

This doesn't belong to you.

So...

don't treat it so recklessly.

Everything belongs to me, Lady Yun.

What are you doing? Take him away.

Kang.

Please wait a little more.

I promise I will...

come for you this time.

- Your Majesty. - What is it?

Although I gave up,

you shouldn't.

I'll try distracting Eunuch Jang for a while,

so you can go out then.

Stone Head.

What should I do with you?

Why are you wandering around at night instead of working?

I told you to return before sunset...

Another chance...

Did you mean it when you said you'd give it to me?

Are you doubting that already?

I want to use it then.

Give it to me.

Another chance.

I want to become a lady.

Can you make me...

a lady from a noble family?

She should continue to play a noble lady...

until we find out who they are.

That will be safer.

Why?

There is...

someone I must meet.

Who?

That's...

(Flower Crew: Joseon Marriage Agency)

Let's get married again like we promised.

Your Majesty, have you eventually chosen to take the difficult path?

Did my Soo leave?

My Soo? Wagging her tail and saying "My Soo?"

Isn't it pretty?

Such a noble being since birth.

I keep forgetting the man I'm to wed who went far away.

Aren't I so mean?

Hyun, find out who that girl is.

If accidents keep occurring, could it be some kind of warning?

Stone Head, I don't know what to do with you.