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I'm here to make a marriage proposal.

What?

You. Come right here.

Do you know how hard it was to clean up after the mess you created?

Rock Head!

It's your fault for making me jump. Why would you say such a lie?

You fraud.

It's not a lie!

Kim Su, the blacksmith from Bukjeong village

wrote this marriage proposal letter to you.

Hey!

What are you doing here?

Su.

I can't get married.

I spent all my money already to find my brother.

And I have to look for a house for us two to live in too.

I barely make ends meet.

How can I get married?

I can't make you share my burden.

Gaettong.

Do you know why a couple is made of two people?

It's so they can help carry each other's burden.

To carry one's burden all alone...

is too painful.

Lay your burden...

on my shoulder too.

Let's support each other...

for the rest of our lives.

Su...

Careful.

Yeon-hwa, you're too slow.

Rinse it again, please.

Yes, sir.

Tak-su. Take care of the screen.

Yes, sir.

Thank you so much in advance.

No worries.

Nervous?

Father.

My heart is about to burst.

Are you that excited?

The hairpin.

I forgot Mother's hairpin.

Hurry, the ceremony will begin any minute!

Let's go!

Is the food ready?

Almost.

What do you think you're doing?

What? I took off my shoes.

People might think you're the groom.

What can I do, though? I can't hide my charms.

Did you see the fake lady?

Why would I?

Rock Head with makeup is still just Rock Head.

She looks like a real noble lady now.

Go see her if you don't believe me.

-No thanks. -Don't be like that. Just go see her.

Go and see my masterful work.

Yes.

Right there...

A little bit higher.

No, a bit lower.

Gosh. I didn't come here to do this!

What should I do then? It's so itchy.

There's no bridal assistant.

Goodness. This is so frustrating!

You're just the polar opposite of elegant, aren't you?

Wait, I'm sorry.

About that incident.

That incident?

You know, regarding Lady Oh.

You seemed to really hate my guts for being a greedy businessman.

Why did you let me arrange your marriage?

Well, I thought you were a fraud that only cared about making money.

But it seems like you're just a bit picky and strict at times.

If it were anyone else, they would've just covered up the truth.

Nobody would find out and even if not,

it's still not their problem.

But you didn't try to look away and ignore the problem.

That's why I let you arrange this.

A meticulous matchmaker like you would surely do an amazing job.

That's what I thought.

Did I make the right choice?

The groom wouldn't leave me alone, that's why I took the job.

Now that you two

are becoming a married couple, live happily together.

-Oh, no. -Look at this.

-Move these. -Move them inside.

-No. -It's raining.

-What do we do? -Oh, my.

It's their wedding day.

Rain.

Is it raining outside?

No need to worry. We already put up an awning,

so we will hold the ceremony as planned.

It's not that.

The rain

has always been bad luck for me.

Are you worried he might leave you?

It's sun shower.

The rain cloud is just stopping by

to wish you a happy marriage.

Don't be afraid.

If anything happens, I'll take care of it.

You have the best matchmaker in Joseon with you.

Really?

Don't break that promise, okay?

Gosh. He goes from kind to pricky within a second.

It's so confusing.

I wish you were here, Mother.

What?

Gaettong gets scared when it rains.

Who are you?

What are you doing?

Let go. Who are you?

Let go!

I said, let go! Who are you?

Please forgive me for my rudeness.

Let's go. We should hurry.

Yes, sir.

What's up with the stun shower?

You mean, sun shower.

It's a good omen.

-Where's the groom? -He went off

to get something important.

It's taking too long.

His house is far away.

He'll be here soon.

I'll go look for him.

Su.

Su!

Su!

Su!

Su!

Su!

Su!

Su!

Su!

Su!

Su!

Su!

Father!

-Let's go. -Father!

-Su! -Father!

-Father! -Su!

Su!

Su!

I won't let you take my son.

Get out of my way.

I must head to the palace.

-What's going on? -Did something happen?

Big sis, what if something's wrong?

Nothing's wrong.

I'll go check.

Annoying customer. Are you in there?

This... What happened here?

Rock Head.

I have to cancel the ceremony first.

Come with me.

We need to cancel the ceremony.

What nonstop are you talking about?

Nonsense.

Is something wrong?

Kim Su has disappeared.

What?

-What do you mean? -His father has gone too.

Then who will pay us? The food, the wardrobe...

And the labor costs!

Who is going to pay for all this?

I told you we should

-get paid first. -That's not important.

Then what's important?

Is everything okay?

Why are you out? The bride should wait inside.

Is Su not here yet?

He can be shy.

-I'll go get him. -Wait inside.

-I'll bring him. -Bring him from where?

He already ran--

Quiet!

What do you mean?

Su ran away?

No. It can't be true.

My money! Oh, goodness!

Oh, no! Mun-seok!

Mun-seok!

-Where did he go? -Goodness.

This can't be happening!

They say you can never tell what a man is truly thinking, but still...

How can Mun-seok do this to me?

How could they runaway with the money on a wedding day?

Could a human really do that?

Poor girl. She got stood up on her wedding day.

I did not get stood up!

Look at her scream. No wonder the groom ran away.

I can see why he left her.

-That's why. -Exactly.

There must be a good reason.

-Right. -It's obvious.

No. It's not true!

-What is she saying? -He left her.

Su would never do this to me.

Something must've happened.

You are in this too, aren't you?

Give me back my money!

-My money! -Stop it.

Give me back my money.

I said, stop it.

-Are you okay? -We're not okay!

Look at this mess!

It cost a ton of money to prepare this.

This wedding gown costs a fortune.

We're done for!

-Yeong-su. -Yeong-su.

Are you okay, Yeong-su?

-Goodness. -It's raining again?

What did I tell you?

Rainy days are always bad luck for me.

Hey, Mun-seok!

I'm on my way to your son's wedding. Let's go together.

Let me borrow your horse.

All of a sudden? What's going on, Mun-seok?

Mun-seok! That's the wrong way!

I never knew he could ride a horse that well.

He's just stressed out by the incident, that's all.

He'll wake up soon.

"Just stressed out"? That's how you'd describe this?

-We're not going to get paid at all! -That's enough.

Calm down.

Take deep breaths. Breathe in, breathe out.

What are we going to do now?

I'll pay you back.

If Su really did run away...

I'll pay for everything.

So please, let's wait for a little more.

Anyone here?

Anyone?

I'm here for Su's wedding ceremony. It's at 12:00 p.m., right?

That's strange...

Why is it so empty here?

Oh, is Mun-seok not here yet? He departed before me.

Did you see him?

-Yes. -Where did he go?

I did. He took my horse, and...

How much to borrow a horse?

You're not wearing that, are you?

Are you chasing after your groom who ran away or something?

That's exactly the case.

Wait here.

This one's mine! Take another...

How did you...

I need to find him too. To get the money back.

I told you, I can--

How can I trust you?

Flower Crew Rulebook, chapter 17. "Expense for the ceremony."

Modification made.

"Starting from today, all expenses must be paid up front."

What is he blabbering about? He talks too much.

What are you...

What are you doing? Hop on.

Hold tight.

Who are you people?

Your Highness. You have arrived.

I, Ma Bong-deok, greet you with respect.

I'm not your "Highness."

You're mistaken.

I'm Kim Su. I work at a smithy

in Bukjeong Village.

So please take me back home.

Unfortunately, Your Highness, we cannot do that.

I'm telling you, you got the wrong person.

I'm just...

I told you to treat him with utmost respect, did I not?

Apologies.

My apologies.

I just wish to go home...

This palace,

will be your home from now, Your Highness.

A prince born in a commoner's village?

-A commoner's village? -This is unacceptable.

The Minister is right.

A prince that even the royal family was not aware of?

This is nonsense, Your Highness.

We should bring in Prince Yeonhu back from Qing

and crown him as the king to settle the matter.

Councilor Kang, you're the one who's talking nonsense.

His Majesty's son is right here in this palace.

Why would we need Prince Yeonhu?

He's a mere blacksmith.

He can't be His Majesty's son.

Do you even have proof?

Isn't he just a random man you brought in

to use for your own profit, Chief Ma?

A random man?

Be careful with your words, Councilor Kang.

I have the proof.

That man...

Isn't that Commandant Kim who disappeared 20 years ago?

What do we do with the commandant?

He won't give up that easily.

No need to worry.

He'll come willingly,

and hand over the most precious thing to us.

I, Kim Mun-seok, am here to pay your respect, Your Highness.

Show me the proof.

It's the late king's letter. He secretly ordered me

to take good care of His Highness.

-A letter? -Secret letter!

-Late king's orders? -A secret letter...

Just...

raise him as an ordinary man,

who knows how to appreciate little things in life.

I will, Your Majesty.

It would be best if it never happens...

But just in case...

If he ever has to come back to the palace for the country...

Stay by his side.

Stay close, and help him as his loyal servant.

Can you promise me that?

I will, Your Majesty.

Like how water naturally flows...

Let him live

a peaceful life,

like how water flows.

I'll name him...

Su.

LEE SU

I, Kim Mun-seok, will carry your orders, Your Majesty.

Lee Su is the only blood descendant of the late king.

So he shall be declared as the successor.

Lee Su will be accepted as the late king's son.

Prepare for the coronation.

-Yes, Your Highness. -Yes, Your Highness.

Your Highness.

Your Highness.

Is there something you need, Your Highness?

This palace,

will be your home from now, Your Highness.

Something's not right.

This isn't happening.

Is Father okay?

Gaettong...

Everyone must be looking for me.

Kim Su!

Where are you?

Su!

Kim Su!

Just you wait until I find you!

Su!

Kim Su! You're dead once I find you!

Kim Su!

His name is Kim Su. Have you seen him?

Do you know Kim Su from the southern district?

Mister! I'm looking for this man.

Take a closer look, please!

-Do you know Kim Su? -No.

-Wait! -Yes?

I'm looking for this man. Have you seen him?

No.

Hey!

Have you seen him?

I'm looking for this man.

What about this man?

Su.

Su!

Where are you?

Kim Su.

Take a closer look.

I think I saw him head to the palace.

-The palace? -I'm sure.

My goodness! What stinks so bad?

It's the horse oil lamp.

The stench travels a long way.

I see, all right.

I think the innkeeper is mistaken.

This is the end of the road.

He couldn't have gone up the mountains, or inside the palace.

Mr. Kim had never visited the city, let alone the palace.

Makes more sense if he went up the mountains.

Then where did they disappear to?

Your Majesty.

It has been...

such a long time.

I, Kim Mun-seok...

will carry your orders,

Your Majesty.

It's 10:00 p.m.

It's 10:00 p.m.

It's 10:00 p.m.

It's 10:00 p.m.

Two rooms, please.

No, just one room.

You can't save any money if you splurge like that.

Be frugal.

You can save up your entire life, and blow it all in a blink of an eye.

Goodness. I have never seen a woman

who insists on renting just one room.

Oh, I see! You're newlyweds.

That's right! You just got married.

Right this way. Come on.

I'd rather sleep alone.

Just bear it for one night. The rent is expensive.

Don't worry. I won't lay a finger on you.

Here.

Sorry it took so long.

It's my special homemade liquor for newlyweds.

Nuptial wine.

I wish you a happy marriage.

Keep at it.

Shall we...

-What? -Come here.

What?

Let me take it off.

Wait, what are you doing?

Turn around,

so I can take it off.

Take what off?

Your hairpin.

This is supposed to be the groom's job.

To take this off.

You should've said so.

I'll find another man for you to marry.

Don't say that.

Su will come back.

Arrange our marriage again when he does.

He will not come back.

So start looking after yourself.

I'll sleep elsewhere. You should go to sleep too.

Can't you stay here with me?

If you leave me here alone,

it would really look like I got stood up.

Might as well drink this. It'll go to waste otherwise.

What's so funny?

The thought of using those with you...

Those cups are told to bring harmony to married couples.

We need some harmony too.

We're working together as partners.

Here.

-Partners? -We're finding Su together.

I'm only looking for him to make him pay me.

Bottoms up, Partner.

Another round?

Don't touch me.

You must wear these, Your Highness.

Let me leave. Please.

I need to be somewhere.

You cannot leave.

Father!

Father, are you okay? Are you hurt?

We should leave, Father.

How is Gaettong doing?

Everyone keeps calling me, "Your Highness."

I'm not a prince. It doesn't make sense.

Father.

I'm...

I'm your son, Kim Su... Right?

You're the deceased king's son, Lee Su.

So,

get dressed.

Father.

Give us some privacy.

Su, these are my last words as your father.

So listen.

Once you change into those...

You can't go back to your old life.

What do you mean?

This is your fate.

You were born into this fate.

So...

you should accept it.

Your Highness.

Please,

become a great king.

Your Majesty,

I present to you, the royal stamp.

Lee Su

is hereby declared as King

to continue the legacy of Joseon.

Long live...

-The king! -The king!

Long live...

-The king! -The king!

Long live...

-The king! -The king!

Long live...

-The king! -The king!

Long live...

-The king! -The king!

Why did I bring that with me?

Remember what you promised?

About recruiting a female matchmaker.

I'll make sure we find one this time.

We should strike while the urn is hot.

"Iron."

So are we doing this or not?

Fine.

Then I'll start recruiting!

About Rock Head...

Why bring her up? She caused us so much damage.

I feel bad.

Her life got completely ruined

just because she met the wrong guy.

What if she gives up on life?

Right... What if she dies?

A broody hen!

-Come! -What was I thinking?

She must be devastated. She won't be...

It's fresh.

Where are you going?

All right, take a look!

-Here... -Small ones are one yang each.

Big ones are also one yang each.

-All right! -Hey.

How could you sell the dress you wore

when you got stood up?

Gosh, it must be cursed.

-No way. -She got stood up?

-Goodness. -I knew it.

-I'm not buying that. -Unbelievable.

Mr. Matchmaker!

Mr. Matchmaker!

Mr. Matchmaker!

Come over here. Why don't you take a look?

I put serious effort to get you those. And you're selling them for one yang each?

Grab a wedding dress at a cheap price!

Such a crazy deal!

What are you waiting for? Buy it already.

You don't like it?

Then what about this?

Isn't it neat? Or...

How about these?

Dried persimmons! Don't they look tasty?

Don't you want one?

Come on.

These are so good.

-Thank you for the meal. -Come again.

That was delicious.

Come again.

Do you think it makes sense to sell these to me?

I don't have any use for them,

but you do. All the time.

I'm selling them cheap, you'll be buying them cheap.

What's wrong with that?

Fine, you can have mine.

You are lucky.

They're practically new,

and you get to buy them at less than half the price.

Did you visit the police bureau?

They sent me to the government office since it happened in the village.

And the people there say that I should go visit the police bureau.

None of them are willing to help, when a man is missing.

They're just sending me back and forth.

I told you I'll pay you back on Su's behalf.

I'm not planning to count you accountable.

Keep the money.

I'm going to get double the amount from Su later.

-Take it. -Why do you insist on doing this?

Su and I

are family.

We always got each other's backs.

No matter what.

Take the money.

Before I change my mind.

Look at those!

Move out.

He's so handsome.

Are you okay?

You made me trip on purpose, didn't you?

Did you notice?

I had to trip you over to talk to you.

My Lady!

Doesn't he have such a beautiful face?

Even the prettiest flower withers after ten days.

Having a pretty face means nothing.

Who would marry someone like him?

I already feel sorry for his future wife.

I'll do it myself.

I'll help you get undressed, Your Majesty.

Stop. I do that myself as well.

His Majesty is entering.

Welcome, Your Majesty.

It must be so hard for you

to get used to palace life

after living your entire life in your old home.

Think of me as your mother. You can always rely on me.

I am your mother, after all.

Right?

That is right, Your Highness.

Mother.

Which direction is Bukjeong Village?

That direction, Your Majesty.

It's so far away.

A hundred steps...

No.

Would a thousand steps be enough to get there?

What's the point of all these...

when it doesn't even let me go where I want to go?

Kang.

What should I do now?

What are these?

I was forced to buy them.

I got tricked.

You got tricked?

Wait a second...

Aren't these ours?

Did you buy these from Gaettong?

I felt too sorry for her.

Right. She'll have to somehow make money to survive.

You did good.

I hear people collect arrowheads from hunting grounds to sell them.

These must be them.

Seems you got ripped off.

This one is black. Maybe it's defective.

It's because of the poison.

Poison?

Who did you buy this from?

From Gaettong. Who else?

People don't use poisoned arrows to hunt animals.

People hunt animals to get meat. They wouldn't want to poison their food,

meaning, they were meant to hunt humans.

An arrow that's been used to shoot a person.

How creepy.

Sounds very interesting. I'm intrigued.

How about I find out where this came from?

Go ahead.

It's just a defective item. What's the point?

When is the interview for this?

At 12:00 p.m.

Don't forget.

It's done.

There's nothing to worry about now.

His Majesty is in our hands.

But he keeps wanting to go back to his old home.

He doesn't seem like he's liking the palace life.

That's understandable. He came here by force

on his wedding day, didn't he?

He had to leave his bride so suddenly.

So how devastated must he be?

The best way to get over a woman is to meet a new one.

Court Lady Choe.

-Yes, Your Highness. -Gather the court ladies.

Your Majesty.

-Your Majesty. -Your Majesty.

-Your Majesty. -Your Majesty.

-Your Majesty. -Your Majesty.

-Your Majesty. -Your Majesty.

-Your Majesty. -Play with us, Your Majesty.

-Your Majesty. -Stop it.

-Your Majesty. -Your Majesty.

-Your Majesty. -Come play with us.

Your Majesty.

-Your Majesty! -Your Majesty!

-Your Majesty! -Your Majesty.

-Your Majesty. -Your Majesty.

-Your Majesty. -Your Majesty.

How could this be?

I gathered the prettiest girls in all of Joseon.

As I thought, it's too soon.

There's one more thing we can try.

FLOWER CREW RECRUITMENT

Thank you for coming.

Wonderful scent, with a beautiful sight.

I'm in paradise.

Don't I smell good today too?

-I tried mixing two perfumes. -I'm surrounded by beauties.

Why would I care about you?

So many people came. Ma Hun would at least like one of them, right?

Probably.

Perfumes from Russia for sale!

Perfumes!

Perfumes from Russia!

Take a look.

Why don't you apply too?

What is this?

It's that prick's agency.

"Five yang every month. Upfront payments?"

This is it.

FLOWER CREW RECRUITMENT

Out.

Next.

Come in.

Go check.

You may begin.

What did you say?

-You may begin. -I can't hear you.

-You're out. -I'm out?

I'm Lee So-hyun from Janggol Village.

You may begin.

Beautiful.

-You're in. -I agree.

Out.

Next.

She's unique, to say the least.

-You're in. -In.

Out.

Next.

You're in!

-In-- -Out.

Next.

That was everyone.

Big sis. Are you even serious about recruiting one?

Rock Head?

What are you doing here?

I told her to come for an interview.

What?

He wasn't supposed to give that to you.

You may leave.

No, I came because I wanted to.

-You're here for an interview? -Yes.

It says it right here.

"We're looking for someone skillful, and earnest.

Beautiful women are especially welcome."

I was made for this. Let me join.

I'll try my very best.

-I say you're out. -Why? She's pretty.

I say you're in.

Leave.

You'll receive some money for coming.

Why am I out?

Rock Head.

Do you even know what a matchmaker does?

I don't.

But I do know what's it's like to be stood up on a wedding day.

None of you would know

what that feeling is like.

I know how it feels. I know it too well.

So I'm going to make sure it never happens to the clients.

Is that not enough?

Leave, for now.

We'll inform you later.

Big sis. We need to talk.

What has gotten into you?

-What do you mean? -You're falling for her. That Rock Head!

You never mix your personal emotions with business. What's wrong?

My decision is not driven by my emotions.

She'd be better than those girls who'd complain all the time

that they're tired, the work is too much,

and refuse to go anywhere

that seems rough.

Our job is to bless the people.

How do you expect us to run the business

with Gaettong who goes through such misfortune?

If you let her in, I'm out.

I mean it.

-What is it? -Kkultteoksoe.

We should leave town.

I hear someone is trying

to find out where the arrowheads came from.

They might find out that we secretly sold them.

Don't worry.

Even if we get caught, there's someone who'll take care of us.

Coward. You're scared over some arrowheads?

I'm not scared.

I'm just worried. What if it turns out to be a bigger problem?

One of the arrowheads...

had poison on it.

Better safe than sorry. Let's leave the city for a while.

Glad you agree.

Then what about finding that girl's brother?

What was her name? Gaettong?

How am I supposed to find a lost slave from ten years ago?

What if she reports you?

She can't.

She ran away

after burning the slave deed.

She can't even mention that she has a brother

and has to come to me to find him.

-Let's hurry. -Okay.

What's the hurry?

Did you find my brother? Any leads?

I'll find him in no time. Don't worry.

Really? Thank you so much!

Sure. Come on.

Okay, I should go now.

Take care.

I believe Jang's Merchant Guild distributes these.

It's a common arrowhead.

These kinds are used all over the country.

Is that so?

You're so knowledgeable, babydoll.

Is there anything else you can tell me?

Oh, Left State Councilor's men also asked me about these.

Left State Councilor?

Thank you. That'll be all.

All right.

-Wait! -Get out!

-Just for a minute... -Get out!

You're sending me to the Police Bureau again?

You can't do this!

You did this last time too!

A man is missing.

At least pretend like you care!

How many times do I have to come back?

Please! Open up!

His name is Kim Su. Hey!

Raining outside?

Just started to pour down.

What if our precious lady catches a cold? I'm starting to get worried.

It rained on her wedding day, too.

On her wedding day?

You mean, Rock Head?

Yes. She's protesting alone outside the government office.

Gaettong...

must be scared...

Get up.

-I'm okay. -I said, get up.

I'm okay. Leave me alone.

It's just rain. No big deal.

Why are you being so stupid?

I call you Rock Head,

but do you really think that you're made of rocks or something?

I'm all right. Really.

I'm perfectly fine!

Face reality.

Your groom left you.

Until when are you going to wait for him?

I'd rather prefer if that was the case.

If he was being selfish, and ran off to live a better life...

I would much rather prefer that.

Then, I would...

just forget about him...

and move on.

What if Su got abducted by someone?

What should we do?

What if he went missing, just like my brother?

What do I do?

I want to find out what happened, at least!

Your Highness.

Last night, Court lady Lee went inside His Majesty's room...

Who's there?

Your Majesty...

I'm sorry.

My apologies!

-Your Majesty. -Don't come near me!

I have principles to uphold.

So don't come any closer.

This is...

an order.

Principles?

Is a king even allowed

to be loyal to one woman?

This is all because of that girl

His Majesty had to leave behind in his hometown.

What do we do, then?

Let me handle this.

There's a girl His Majesty almost married.

We need to...

get rid of her.

Came back to steal some more?

What brings you here at this time of night?

Find her.

Wait.

Stop.

SPECIAL THANKS TO JO SUNG-HA,

CHO RYEON, AND AHN SANG-TAE.

You're hired. As a temporary apprentice.

Did you really let Three Months live here until she wants?

So you didn't see His Majesty's face?

Someone got hurt? Who?

You're just an apprentice.

Know your place, and don't interfere.

You're going to get hurt big time if you keep up that attitude.

Where are you, Gaettong?

Kim Su, you bastard!

Gaettong!

Subtitle translation by Jin-young Hyon