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I'm not wrong about my feelings.

I love you.

I'm in love with you,

Mr. Matchmaker.

I WISH TO MARRY GAETTONG AGAIN

Did I pass?

It's a fail.

If you fail again,

it will really be the last time.

"Fail"?

Did you even hear what I said?

Mr. Matchmaker!

Mr. Matchmaker!

Have you been well?

Where have you been?

I was looking for you everywhere.

They will run out of lanterns soon.

Let's go, honey.

That man lives at a kisaeng parlor. Do you know him?

No, I do not.

Come and buy some.

They all went off by themselves again.

Why am I always alone?

It's a relief he is not here.

I thought my heart was going to burst.

But...

what should I

do now?

I love you.

I'm in love with you,

Mr. Matchmaker.

Do you have any drinks?

Of course. I always have drinks prepared.

I need your answer in return for this drink.

My answer?

Don't marry Councilor Kang's daughter.

Why are you so interested in that lady?

Men do not want her as their wife

because she is known for being greedy and stuck-up.

She would not be satisfied with even the King.

It's not that she is greedy.

She simply has many talents.

And she is not stuck-up. She is merely cautious.

She deserves more than the King.

It sounds like you know her very well.

Yes, I do.

There is no one I do not know in Hanyang.

I will pretend to be fooled this time.

Which side are you on?

I'm talking about the queen selection.

A lady that His Majesty wants,

and a lady that suits His Majesty.

Which would it be?

No,

which do you want it to be?

I've paid enough for the drink,

so ask the King yourself if you're curious.

By the way,

that story about the dog and the cat...

How does it end?

I do not know.

If both sides do not let go,

they will both die eventually.

Did you ask to see me, Your Majesty?

Would twice be enough?

Yes, Your Majesty.

If you meet my daughter,

I will do my best to end the regency--

I would like that,

but that is up to me.

If I cannot even achieve that,

I could not say that I deserve to be the King.

I do,

but that is up to her.

If she can't even achieve that on her own,

she won't be able to oversee everything that goes on in the Internal Quarters.

But I will meet your daughter in private.

Just the two of us.

What is it that you wish to get?

I love you.

I'm in love with you, Mr. Matchmaker.

I WISH TO MARRY GAETTONG AGAIN

Please hurry with the preparations for the royal wedding.

And I have another condition.

Hey, Three Months.

I transformed you into a beautiful lady,

but you dared to abandon me?

This is what you call ungraceful.

But where's Mr. Ma?

Big Sis went to make preparations for a wedding.

We're already so busy right now. Why did he insist on going there

when he didn't have to?

He could've just rejected me.

He didn't have to run away.

We should have done this at the beginning.

You don't need to go this far. The King is very softhearted.

He must be devastated after losing a girl he cared for.

You are so naive.

The investigations regarding the murder of the Crown Prince has not ended yet.

If we let him do as he wants

and if he later suspects something,

do you think he will stay softhearted?

What about the ladies who will participate in the queen selection?

I have ordered them to visit my home tomorrow.

I will choose who will be by the King's side myself,

so do not worry.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR WOMEN

Oh, whatever.

My teacher is absent without any notice, so how can I study?

I shouldn't have done that.

I shouldn't have.

Is there something wrong?

No.

Open your book. I will be your temporary teacher starting today.

What? What about Mr. Ma?

He said he will be busy for a while.

Or maybe he's just pretending.

His Majesty is entering.

Your Majesty, I will undress your clothing.

I want to be alone.

Everyone, please leave.

-But Councilor Ma said-- -Did you not hear His Majesty?

Yes, Your Majesty.

What is the other condition?

I must leave the palace tonight.

As you know, my hands are all tied right now.

May I ask why, Your Majesty?

I have left

something very precious with someone outside the palace.

I will make the preparations, then.

Are you making any progress with my brother's murder case?

I have nothing definite to report yet,

but if you give me some more time, I will make sure to find out the truth.

A eunuch will be waiting at the southern back gate.

He will lead you outside the palace.

He should be back by now.

I'm really going to sort things out with him today.

Three Months.

Gosh, that annoying brat.

My name is Yun Su-yeon, not Three Months!

My goodness. Can't you do anything yourself?

I told her before

that ladies' voices should not be heard

over the fence.

I love you.

Did I pass?

It's a fail.

I'm getting swayed

and I cannot even look her in the eyes after hearing that.

I've failed at being a good matchmaker.

You're here without notifying me again.

Let's say I get some privilege

since I'm a regular customer.

He left something precious with the Flower Crew?

With Councilor Ma's son?

What did you find out about the Flower Crew?

MA HUN

It's a group of male matchmakers

that became well-known three years ago.

The informant said that all the details are written there.

DO JUN

KO YEONG-SU

What was His Majesty

trying to get back from people like this?

Did you come to sleep here again?

I told you, there are no rooms left.

Kim Su?

Your Majesty.

It has been a long time, Mr. Matchmaker.

How did you come here?

Take us to somewhere quiet.

You are going to meet Councilor Kang's daughter?

How could you decide such an important thing without telling me?

I have come here to tell you.

How is my Gaettong doing?

She seems to have forgotten you already.

She is doing fine.

That is good to hear.

But I don't think you should be too relaxed.

Thanks to such great teachers,

there are already several men who want her as their wife.

If there are men like that, tell me.

What will you do if I tell you?

Those who dare to want the King's woman

will have their limbs ripped and their families killed.

That was a joke.

Why would I worry about that?

I have a trustworthy matchmaker by her side.

Anyway,

we cannot find someone to replace you right away.

Take back that promise.

I will replace him.

I was bored anyway. It will be thrilling and fun.

But you cannot take this back even if you change your mind.

That will not happen.

I will never

give up Gaettong, no matter what.

So tell the men who want her as their wife

that if they want to take her from me,

they will have to risk a lot of things.

You told me that if a dog has feelings for a cat,

they will both end up dying.

What was the dog thinking?

Running away is the least it can do.

That's why you have to risk your life.

Would the dog have loved the cat

without even willing to risk its life?

What do you think is the deepest thing in the world?

Give me your answers.

That is what

King Yeongjo asked Queen Jeongsun.

Just as Queen Jeongsun answered,

I also believe that people's hearts are the deepest.

All right. You may all leave.

You must hurry to the palace.

-Hurrah! -Hurrah!

-Hurrah! -Hurrah!

-Hurrah! -Hurrah!

The Provincial Army Commander of the Left Gyeongsang,

Kim Mun-seok,

defeated enemies that infiltrated Yupo village with 20 men

and protected the Ulsan army.

You have defeated

over 100 enemies with only 20 men.

For your good deed, I will give you one of my horses

and a drink as a reward.

A reward, Your Majesty?

You should not reward him,

but hold him responsible

for causing a war and tighten discipline in the army.

If we cannot differentiate those who shall be rewarded or punished,

who would ever want to enter the battlefield and fight for the nation?

Your Majesty.

I believe he deserves a great award.

No,

Councilor Ma is right.

I should punish him, not reward him.

Provincial Army Commander Kim Mun-seok.

Yes, Your Majesty.

The royal court has still not settled down, and I am still lacking,

so I need you.

It may be troublesome for you,

but I want you to be the Commandant of the Palace Guards again.

This is the punishment I am giving to you.

Your Majesty.

I, Kim Mun-seok,

will obey your royal edict.

His Majesty

has a very loyal servant.

We shall wait and see if it is

a loyal servant or not.

Councilor Ma, even a tiger that looks gentle

will bite its owner if it gets very hungry.

You should be careful.

Councilor Kang, don't overwork yourself.

The queen is already decided,

so there is no need to make such an effort.

You cannot be sure of that. Who knows?

His Majesty may have someone else in mind already.

Take care, then.

That lowly man.

How dare he?

Three Months, what are you doing in Big Sis' room?

I'm going to catch someone.

What? Catch whom?

Just go on your way.

FLOWER CREW RULEBOOK

Gaettong Rulebook, chapter one.

There is no such thing as giving up.

Let us see who will win, Mr. Matchmaker.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR WOMEN

She is so weird.

So weird.

Your skills have improved.

Mine seems to be better,

so you must grant me a wish.

Give your order, Your Majesty.

Why don't you

have a drink with your son tonight?

Father.

Father.

Drinks taste the best when I'm drinking with you.

I heard what has happened so far.

You did a good job enduring everything.

I have been tracking the military funds that disappeared from the Ministry of War.

SECTION CHIEF OF THE MINISTRY OF WAR PAID FOR A SEAT

Would I be able to stand up to Councilor Ma with this?

It is time for you to fight him.

I will make the preparations.

Are you all right?

You don't look so well.

I'm fine. I have you by my side now.

I just

have to bring Gaettong now.

Rock Head.

You always cause trouble with your head, don't you?

What shall I do with you?

Did you just hit me?

Why would I do that?

Your lips are trembling. That's a sign that you're lying.

Wipe off your drool.

You are supposed to be a lady. You look awful.

Are you trying to run away?

Start teaching me again.

Did you not hear from Do Jun?

I have over three marriages to prepare for.

I missed you.

I'm the one who suddenly got feelings for you,

so I'll take care of those myself.

So...

just don't run away from me.

Please don't go anywhere.

Just stay by my side.

Your Highness.

The section chief of the Ministry of War

has been arrested.

Do you mean Jun-hyeon?

The section chief of the Ministry of War, Yun Jun-hyeon,

used his authority to traffic in government positions

and used goods kept for emergency situations in warehouses

for his personal gain.

This is a serious crime that could threaten the nation's security.

Please find out how he used those goods

and put things right.

Your Majesty.

The section chief Yun Jun-hyeon

is my nephew as well as Her Highness' cousin.

He has done that because of my failure to educate him well,

-so I will take responsibility and-- -That will not do.

Why do you think he had the guts to commit such a crime?

It would not be a just investigation.

Councilor Kang has a point.

If Councilor Ma investigates the section chief's crimes,

it would not be fair and just.

Councilor Kang, investigate this case

and find out if there are any other crimes.

Yes, Your Majesty.

I shall do as you ordered.

Your Highness.

Your Highness!

-You must regain-- -It is not the time to be drinking that!

How could you just stand and watch?

You should pretend not to know anything.

His Majesty is trying to get to us with this case.

Those goods would not have just gone into Jun-hyeon's pockets, you know.

Getting those arrowheads and private soldiers

to kill the crown prince

was all done with what he took from the warehouse.

I have taken care of him since he was little. He is like my own son.

Please do something about this, Uncle.

His Majesty has accepted your request.

The day of gyeyu in the month of imsin.

There are eyes watching, so you have just two hours before sul-si.

SUL-SI: 7 P.M. TO 9 P.M.

Thank you.

I thought you would be happy to hear this.

But you look disheartened.

That's not true. I will get ready, then.

Ji-hwa.

This is the last time you get away with threatening your father.

You said you did not like how women's fates depend on their husbands.

But what can you do? You were born that way.

I will give you the biggest shade to protect you in the nation.

I will choose my shade for myself.

Do not ruin our family's good fortune.

My dear daughter.

So what are you saying, Big Sis?

That tacky hillbilly Kim Su

has a woman he's going to marry,

but Little Sis is going to see her instead

while he's going to meet Three Months?

Is he crazy or what?

I'd watch my mouth if I were you.

Who cares if he's of the noble class? What can he do?

I'm Ko Yeong-su, you know.

It is a huge relief that he has no family members who could get killed.

If something bad happens later, you must tell them

that the Flower Crew has nothing to do with it.

What are you talking about?

Where are you all going?

Why am I always left alone?

Where is everyone going?

Three Months, I heard that you're going to meet Kim Su.

Su?

I am sure that you did not use all that

on just kisaeng parlors.

Where did you use the rest of it?

Did you buy arrowheads with the goods you pocketed?

I think you put on enough of an act.

Don't you think so? You should think about the consequences too.

Why don't you think about your consequences first?

The man who took those arrowheads

died in his cell without anyone knowing.

Do you think I am the same as a lowlife like him?

I changed Joseon's history with my own hands.

Do I really go?

Why are you asking me?

Don't you feel this?

My heart is beating so fast.

Didn't you tell me yourself

that everyone is treated fairly here?

Right now, I'm not Yun Su-yeon

or a woman engaged to marry Su.

I am just

a woman who has feelings for you.

So

be fair and give me an answer.

Your heart is beating fast, just like me.

Right now, you are not my teacher

nor the son of a high-class official.

You are just a man who likes a woman.

Do you

really want me to leave?

Aren't you

working on their marriage again

to protect her from your father?

I will never give up Gaettong, no matter what.

So what do you want me to do?

You said you would live as Gaettong so you could find your brother.

But you wanted to become a lady

so you could stay by Kim Su's side.

And now

you say you have feelings for me?

It's not like that.

My brother--

How can I believe what you say?

I told you

that I only believe what I see.

Your heart changes so easily.

How can I tell if you're sincere?

You really do not have a heart.

I was mistaken, Mr. Matchmaker.

Gaettong.

Su.

I thought you would like this, so I took them from the palace...

I mean, from a pond near the palace.

Thank you.

Haven't you left yet?

Do not worry about my Gaettong. You should go back now.

I will come to pick you up in two hours.

No, I will walk her back.

Gaettong.

How are the flowers?

They're pretty.

Let's go.

She acted as if she couldn't bring herself to go, but now...

How come you're here?

That place is for someone else, so you should leave.

I think this place is for me.

Look here.

Did you not say that you wanted to see me?

When did I...

I'm Lee Su.

The man you were looking for, the man with the most power in Joseon.

That cannot be true.

Where do you think I got

all the information I gave you?

Will you change your mind and take the civil service examination?

It's not that I'm not interested.

I cannot take it.

His Majesty's name is Su.

As you can imagine, "Su" came from the character for "water."

He was born in the year of jeongyu.

At 4 a.m. on the day of gihae in the month of eulsa.

He's 23 years old.

All you do is collect information

at kisaeng parlors day and night,

so what would you even know?

Your Majesty.

Please forgive the disrespectful things I have said.

Then

I shall give you a punishment.

What are we doing here?

You said you were born noble,

so I want to check if it is true.

Come and sit over here.

You must mold the clay together well to make a valuable piece.

We should start over.

It's fine if it is a bit ruined.

It is precious in its own way.

It does not matter what shape you are born with.

Your destiny changes

depending on what you put inside.

Don't hate it for being ugly,

and fill it with something precious.

This

is my answer.

I don't think that answer was enough.

Su.

I have something to tell you.

-Su... -It feels like we're back in the past.

When we were living in Bukjeong Village.

Su, I...

I don't know what you're trying to say, but tell me some other time.

I don't have that much time today. I have to go back soon.

No, I have to tell you right now.

Su, our marriage...

Wait...

Su, wait.

Tell me next time.

Not today. Next time.

I don't have time today, Gaettong.

How can the King wander around outside like this? Shouldn't he be busy?

He should be taking care of his people, not having fun.

Am I not the one you were waiting for?

You look just like a petty husband who's waiting for his wife that ran away.

You look just like a little kid who has everything

but is scared of losing it.

I will lose it soon.

I heard that the Queen Dowager has already selected the queen.

If our newbie and Lady Kang both do not get selected,

what do we do?

It sounds as if you are glad.

Of course not.

Are you sure it's okay not to tell Gaettong?

If she finds out Kim Su is the King...

Sisters.

Sisters, what did you just say?

Kim Su is...

I mean, did you say he's the King?

Why are you telling me that now?

I'm doomed.

Councilor Ma is here.

Councilor Ma.

What are you doing here at this late hour?

And where have you been at this late hour?

It is only natural that you wouldn't know

I was out on a secret inspection.

I will think of it as a small getaway

of a young king who misses his old home.

I will be understanding.

But

Her Highness is very upset

about what happened to the section chief of the Ministry of War.

He was just trying to have a little fun like you did,

-so please-- -Many soldiers died

during the war due to the lack of food because of the section chief.

Would you

still call that "having a little fun"?

That girl named Gaettong...

Are you not curious about how she is doing?

I really hope she is doing well.

Councilor Ma.

If you are so curious,

try finding her.

If you threaten any of my people again,

I will really want to become a great King.

Do you understand?

What about that girl, Gaettong?

I am looking for her,

but it seems like someone is toying with us.

It seems like the King is involved in this himself.

I will get you more soldiers,

so make sure to find her before the King and bring her to me.

Yes, my lord.

His Majesty is willing to work with us.

The section chief's incident is causing a distraction,

so now is a perfect time.

Everyone, ready your petitions.

Don't hate it for being ugly,

and fill it with something precious.

Gaettong!

Gaettong!

He's at it again.

My goodness.

-I told you, it's not her. -Gaettong!

-She's not Gaettong! -Gaettong.

He's at it again.

I'm sorry, sir.

He still misses his dead sister, so he acts like that to every little girl.

This way, sir.

Here.

Just fifteen minutes.

If my lady finds out, I'll be in huge trouble.

Thank you.

Kang,

I brought your birthday meal.

Ta-da.

Eat up.

You're a good person.

Right.

You're a good person too.

Why did you call me here?

I called you here because His Majesty

asked me to tell you that he thanks you

for taking good care of what he left with you.

I do not know what you are talking about.

Since we are on the topic, why don't you introduce me to His Majesty?

The queen selection would be the biggest marriage event in Joseon.

I would love to get an opportunity with your introduction.

Would Councilor Ma just sit and watch if he finds out

that you met His Majesty in person?

So just tell me.

Which side are you on?

Your father's side, or His Majesty's side?

I side with my clients.

You should be careful.

Councilor Ma will not go easy on you just because you're his son.

I believe Councilor Ma

does not have a son.

Kang.

I promise

that I will become a lady

and come for you.

I want to become a lady.

Can you make me

a lady from a noble family?

Why?

There is

someone I must meet.

The person you had to meet

was your brother?

Slow down.

Your Majesty, you must hurry with the royal wedding

to make an heir

and stabilize the royal family once again.

-Please hurry, Your Majesty. -Please hurry, Your Majesty.

Councilor Kang is right.

Please hurry with the queen selection

so that the laws can be followed properly.

His Majesty's age is already 23,

so of course, we shall accept candidates for the queen.

Put out a marriage ban on ladies of the ages 15 to 25.

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

When did you get here?

Did you want to become a noble lady

because of your brother who is at Councilor Kang's house?

How did you find out?

Why did you not tell me?

Why have you not told me until now?

Why...

I couldn't because I liked you so much.

I didn't want to leave.

I thought you would tell me to leave

if I found my brother.

I am already a burden to you.

If I ask you to take care of my brother,

then I would really become a huge burden.

I like you so much.

I wanted to keep seeing you,

and I wanted to be with you longer,

so I didn't want to be a burden to you.

You shouldn't startle people like that.

I heard

that your hiccups stop when you're startled.

About what happened yesterday...

It was my mistake.

I will do as I want now.

Su. I said I have something to tell you.

You promised me!

There's a marriage ban.

What will we do about Gaettong?

Whatever her identity is,

I will reveal it to the whole world.

I will arrest him right away.

Get acknowledged for your qualities at the queen selection,

where the best of Joseon's ladies are gathered.

You still haven't told her about the King?

Gaettong. I have something to tell you.

Subtitle translation by Ju-young Park