CHARACTERS AND BACKGROUND THAT APPEAR IN THIS DRAMA...
...THATS NOTHING TO DO WITH HISTORICAL FACTS AND IS JUST FICTIONAL.
ACCOMMODATION OF PILLS
MANAGED BY THE BIGGEST MERCHANT IN UNJONG-GA, THE PILL TRADER
PIL
Do you bring a lot of money?
Of course.
Okay. Well then, let's get started.
- Unlucky! - Come on!
I win!
Bring this.
My goodness, you're back, Mr. Kim.
This time I brought the deed to my house.
Accept this, then let me play just one round.
Of course, I allow it.
This time, you must win.
Of course!
- What is this? - That is mine.
Damn, hey!
Starving children and tormented wives.
- Who are you to dare stop me? - Father.
Don't come close to me.
- You can't go. - Damn.
As if that wasn't enough, I finally had to follow you here.
If you come here again,
It's not your house deed that will be lost but your life that will be lost.
- Good. - Who is there?
Catch the bastard!
It's Serratus .
Please follow if you can.
Of course.
I think I will win this round.
My goodness. Gu-taeng ?
Good grief.
GU-TAENG HAS TWO NINE-POINT CARDS ON TUJEON.
I'm confused.
How can I earn so much money just by sitting around?
Isn't this a lot of fun?
Catch the bastard!
Thief! He's a thief!
Catch him!
- Catch him. - Hey!
Wait.
In this world there is no such thing as winning without a reason.
Games like this require talent and skill.
TEN, TEN
What?
Jang-taeng ?
HIGHEST POINTS IN TUJEON, TWO TEN POINT CARDS
Isn't that point ten...
...there are only two?
ONE, TEN
Gosh, how is that possible?
This is the first round in Hanyang.
TEN
What did this crazy idiot say?
Who are you?
- You are stupid! - That bastard should be stoned!
You are a fraud!
Don't mind me, continue what you are doing.
How dare you, you rat.
Do not come close...
...or I will cut the throat of this idiot.
Calm down first. What is wrong with you?
My money.
Hey, wake up.
Calm yourself first.
Why do you have to be like this.
Hey!
God damn it...
- What the hell... - Are you a girl?
Catch him!
What? Why is the curfew bell ringing?
THE BELLS SIGNALING THE curfew have gone into effect
I'm not his accomplice.
Do not lie!
Please borrow your fan.
How could that girl...
EPISODE 1 BETWEEN ME AND MY ALTER EGO
Yeo Hwa
Yeo Hwa?
Did he go to the ancestral temple?
Oh no.
Good grief.
Unlucky.
- Mrs! - Mom is coming.
- Good grief. - Come on, quickly.
Ouch.
Done.
My goodness.
Mother
Did you spend the night here?
I don't deserve to mourn as much as Mother,
but thinking about my husband who died so suddenly...
I couldn't spend the night on a warm floor.
It is said that having a clean and tidy body is the basis of virtue.
Excuse me.
You've been mourning in the temple for more than ten years,
why is it still not enough?
I will do the best for myself with all my heart.
Good.
According to basic learning books, we should eliminate clutter...
...from our minds and focus on moral training.
Everything from our tone of voice, expressions, the way we walk...
...everything must be looked after carefully when we...
Good. I will reread the contents of Naehun's book one by one...
How dare you interrupt your mother-in-law's words?
Sorry, Mom.
Good grief.
You have to reduce your food,
to practice harder to control your instincts.
What?
Starting today, you will only eat once a day.
Avoid eating meat and everything sweet.
That...
Okay.
Good grief!
I can't poop if I only eat vegetables once a day,
it just makes my body and soul even dirtier.
Damn, I hate this.
My goodness.
Even now, it seems like I'm starting to feel hungry.
What should I do, Yeon Sun?
Good grief.
Why? You scared me.
Aren't you curious why I'm hurt?
How could I ask such a question?
Whether the curfew bell rings or the sun begins to rise,
the most important thing is that Madam doesn't get caught.
There seems to be something odd about your tone.
Awkward?
Worried that you'll suck the life out of me or make me cough up blood,
it's not important, Madam doesn't need to worry.
I am a nobody.
I just wanted to see how Kkot Nim was doing.
She comes every day to sew, but lately she hasn't been there.
Of course Madam was curious.
Every time you hear a thud in the distance,
I also wondered if Madam was injured when jumping over the wall.
Just hearing the neighbor's dog barking makes me wonder...
...is Madam really caught.
But most importantly, Madam came home safely.
So true. This only woman you serve,
once again returned home safely.
Please be careful, Madam.
What other excuse would Madam use if she came home with a broken arm?
Gosh, today was really stressful.
Swords flying to and fro,
then the bell rang while I was still in Unjong-ga...
Sword?
Madam just had a sword fight?
Did I say, sword?
Hell, no. Are you kidding Yeon Sun?
What nonsense are you spouting?
But,
finally I know something...
...that I can take out 17 men.
Mrs!
Oh my, you surprised me.
CAPITAL DEFENSE FORCES.
A TEAM STOCKED IN THE CENTER OF THE CITY TO PROTECT THE CAPITAL AND THE KING.
All right, Officer Park Soo Ho.
You ranked first in the exam and come from a prestigious family,
then came here after solving the rice tax problem in Jeolla Province,
which makes me think I can just trust you.
That's right. I'm just carrying out orders.
Okay.
Your job.
Your first task is to catch the cheater,
but what happened?
As ordered,
I caught the man who was disturbing the public.
The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Police Bureau,
so I took him there.
Every city office is eager to catch this guy,
and we, the Capital Defense Force, can hold it,
but where are you taking it?
Police Bureau?
He will be judged by the law, so there is no need to worry.
Oh I see.
You'll make Confucius proud, huh?
There is someone else's food served at your table,
then you don't feel like eating it. So?
Wow, that's amazing.
Really great.
Good grief.
There was a commotion at the gambling hall.
The problem doesn't seem trivial, seeing how the place is being disturbed,
makes me think we should increase security in the Capital.
Why are you talking to me about that,
and didn't report it to the police bureau?
Or you arrest the suspicious person,
then send it again to the police bureau?
In that case,
I will report back when there is progress in the investigation.
Good grief.
Why am I always with these fools?
Are you angry?
If only you brought him here,
You will definitely become a completely famous officer.
First, the rice tax case in Jeolla province,
then fraudsters in gambling places.
All of that will put you on Commander Hwang's radar...
But my career will be ruined too.
Oh yes, I have a task for you.
Someone behind a black mask,
caused a commotion inside the Pill Inn last night.
Mask?
Swordsman or thief?
Good grief.
Why not, killer?
I am not sure,
but his abilities are no joke.
He disturbs the people,
so find out who he is,
and how he got there.
Find out in detail.
Good.
Honourable.
Your absence this morning,
making everyone panic.
Whatever symptoms I experienced disappeared quickly after the morning meeting ended.
Oh yes.
I remember. Your little brother just joined the Capital Defense.
Good grief.
As soon as he entered he was immediately very busy, so I still haven't seen him.
They all say that adopted children...
...your family is destined for great things.
That's what worries me.
- If he attracts attention... - It's been 15 years...
...no one would probably guess that he was Im Kang's son.
Isn't His Highness attracting attention now too?
I should not forget the loyalty of my father's servants,
who served until his last moment.
Besides, isn't he your little brother now?
Nice move.
Check!
Please take your turn.
If I win,
His Majesty will attend the meeting tomorrow morning.
Now I have another reason not to attend tomorrow's meeting.
I ask Your Majesty to remain alert.
Because I will guard my king until the end.
Oh I see.
We all look for it everywhere overnight,
It turns out he was there playing janggi with the Royal Secretary.
It's not strange, right?
Don't you know he's pretending?
Your Highness that's how it should be,
but the Acting Royal Secretary also lazed around all day,
just because he was His Majesty's childhood friend.
BAEDONG THE ELECTED FRIENDS OF THE CROWN PRINCE
Meanwhile, State Councilor Kiri Seok...
...devoted his day and night to rule the country.
This is too much.
His Majesty's Cha seems to be in danger.
Immediately issue a government order and tell the Government Secretary's Office,
take back one of his moves.
State Councilor Kiri Seok what brings you here?
I heard that His Majesty had trouble sleeping last night,
I want to know how His Majesty is doing.
Oh I see.
Coincidentally I felt better in the morning.
Is it this three-month drought that worries His Majesty?
But, is it Your Majesty's fault if it doesn't rain?
This is all because of my shortcomings.
Since His Highness was a child,
a burdened state of mind can make His Highness prone to fevers.
Please do not let state affairs add to the burden on your shoulders.
I, as well as other government officials will be here to help you.
Thank you, State Councilor Kiri Seok.
Still, I'm relieved to know you...
...had the Acting Royal Secretary accompanying him.
Please help and comfort His Majesty so that he is always calm.
Of course.
I will do my best.
If so, I'll take my leave.
Please.
Loyal people do not serve two kings,
and a holy woman does not serve two husbands.
After losing her husband, Mrs. Yoon of Suncheon,
lived for seven years beside her husband's grave.
I am not afraid.
YEOMYOSALYI: LIVED 3 YEARS BESIDE THE GRAVE OF HUSBAND OR PARENTS.
I am not afraid.
I'm scared.
I am not afraid.
I'm scared. I am not afraid.
I'm scared.
Good grief.
Mrs. Ko of Danyang,
starve himself,
and joined her husband in the afterlife on the tenth day.
One...
...just one bite.
One...
My goodness.
Then Mrs Park from Haeju.
Her husband's death left her overwhelmed with grief...
...which made him throw himself off a cliff.
I can't do this.
Mrs...
- Just do it. - Jump!
Jump.
Jumping is your job.
Jump.
In that case...
...being in the arms of a man who is not your husband,
then both your arms will be broken.
And your eyes...
...will be revoked.
No!
HOLY WOMAN.
A HOLY WOMAN WHO GIVEN HER LIFE...
...AFTER HER HUSBAND DIED.
Good grief.
Ouch, sick.
It felt like my arm had really been cut off.
Did your arm get cut this time?
My eyes almost got plucked out too.
What makes you anxious enough to have nightmares?
I'm not worried.
Yeon Sun.
This story is not about me,
there was a widow, who accidentally fell into the arms of a rogue.
Even encouraged.
Is he dead?
Can.
Many widows could not bear the humiliation and died in cases.
They cut off the parts the man touched.
Or,
they commit suicide.
So, who is the widow?
What?
Yes, someone I know. That's it.
If the widow I know,
didn't finish writing by the end of the day,
he will end up dying.
Good grief.
Why is copying this difficult?
It is heavier than a bushcraft knife .
But, Madam is good at martial arts, isn't she?
That is true,
Then, my brother said this to me when he was teaching me.
“I can't believe you have the talent of someone so beautiful.
It's a shame I can't tell the world."
And I'm pretty worried the world will find out.
How much more do I have to do?
I knew this would happen and did another one beforehand.
Yeon Sun.
Clean your cheeks, madam.
Okay.
This time, I'll take two nyang .
- Two nyangs ? - I'm being generous, you see.
You said you wanted to buy a nice tiled house in Hanyang.
What you have collected so far is not enough?
I still have a long way to go.
Good grief.
Oh yes. Madam Bong Mal said earlier that...
...Mrs Yoo will go to visit Mrs Jae Yi's mother-in-law today.
Is it true?
Then, is he out?
Good grief.
If the gate of purity is given to this perfect family,
You will mark the most prestigious family in Joseon.
Most likely it will fall to the son-in-law of the Minister of Government Administration.
My goodness.
What...
...You mean?
That...
A faithful widow barely bows to that these days.
Of course.
Regarding this issue,
people gossiping that it might happen only because of the wife of the Minister of Finance,
who is also the Queen Mother's nephew,
especially they love him very much.
From ancient times, this was only given by the sky.
Of course.
This cannot be given despite having a connection.
I'm afraid it sounds like I'm bragging,
but for a hundred days, my son-in-law remained silent in the ancestral temple,
only eat once a day.
Devotion may not be enough,
so how can one use the connection...
...to win Sainthood?
I feel sorry for that family.
That's what I mean.
Look at you already sticking your nose in the kitchen in the afternoon.
Why does he come here so often even though he is married?
It's a pity that I can't take candy secretly.
Indeed, this is what it looks like when someone has low education.
You can't even feel hungry...
...even after peeking around here.
One meal a day at the ancestral temple for 100 days, you say?
- Then why do you look so healthy? - I'm a polite person.
Really embarrassing the family.
I'm not angry even though I'm looked down upon.
I'm generous.
How dare you lift your chin like this?
Oh my, I'm hungry.
Hard to believe.
You should have died with my brother!
It sucks.
Mrs.
Is Madam okay?
Kkot Nim.
I was worried about you because you disappeared for days.
Did something happen?
I thought my father was calmer.
He went to gamble with our house deed.
But he put it back on the floor of our house.
Is it true?
I'm grateful.
This is dried persimmon.
Thank You.
Madam looks the most beautiful when she smiles.
Then I'll take my leave first.
Okay.
Until found.
Who did this to my inn?
Forgive me.
This was because a masked man suddenly appeared.
Masked man? As long as he wreaks havoc here,
What are you doing?
He was too fast.
Did you fail to catch it?
Could he...
...the man from seven years ago?
That, I'm not sure.
So what do you know for sure?
Someone more astute had snuck in.
Even a Capital Defense Official snuck in to catch him,
and makes things more complicated.
Ouch.
Do you know how precious this place is?
How can you let fraudsters and even an official get involved?
What if rumors spread among the higher-ups?
The business I worked so hard to develop will be destroyed!
Please forgive me, sir.
You are...
How dare a lowly official mess with my lodgings?
Skilled in martial arts.
What's this...
A woman.
What happened...
Good grief.
My goodness.
Look at him humble at the last moment.
Isn't he too humble?
What a surprise.
I had too high expectations of him.
You're home, sir.
I was too busy all day so I came home a little late.
Welcome home, Dad.
Dad
Jae Yi's mother-in-law...
...sent it here this afternoon.
He's got the flu,
so her mother-in-law let her rest a few days here.
Good grief.
You are a married woman now. You shouldn't come home too often.
You can stay here only for tonight.
Go back to your house tomorrow morning.
OK, Dad.
Are you hurt?
When I came down from the temple this morning... I'm sorry.
Can you not be so careless?
That's how it seems. Be careful not to get infected.
You must be tired. Come in and rest.
OK, Dad.
Let's go in, my wife.
Let's go.
He came to stay a few days.
How can you tell him to come back tomorrow?
I'd love to let him stay for a few days,
but consider how Yeo Hwa feels,
a widow, had to live with us because she had no family.
If Jae Yi visits too often,
don't you think Yeo Hwa will feel sad?
Should I consider a woman's feelings...
...who can just sit and do nothing?
All a widow can and should do is mourn her husband.
I just ask you to be kinder...
...to that poor girl who has no one.
Let him go outside for some fresh air.
A grieving widow cannot leave the house.
What if people noticed and gossiped about him?
Why should we worry...
...when you have taught him well?
Good grief.
HEAVEN OF YEO HWA'S DECEASED HUSBAND, SEOK JI SUNG'S SON WHO DIED
Come to think of it, I haven't eaten anything today.
THREE YEARS AGO Did you embroider it yourself?
I embroidered Chinese Carnations...
...because they look like Madame.
Flowers blooming among the rocks.
I heard the stems look like bamboo.
I have never seen this flower before.
I know where they grow a lot.
Does Madam want to come and see them?
I want to,
but I can't go out.
Even though the gate is wide open?
Of.
I...
...not allowed to go out.
Then I will embroider these flowers on all the handkerchiefs...
...which I will give to Madam from now on.
I heard couples should share...
...even for half a nut.
My beloved husband who I've never even met.
Apparently, I look like a Chinese Carnation flower.
Do you know?
Your sister Mrs. Jae Yi is here.
Again, he complained why I didn't follow you to death.
He killed me with his words.
I'm certain...
...he said it because he missed you.
I think of it as a substitute for the longing I should feel,
so I will try to be patient.
My husband, you also enjoy.
MYUNGDO ACCOMMODATION
MYUNGDO ACCOMMODATION We have a special guest today.
HWAYEON MANAGED INN AND SHOPS Prepare everything without fail.
- Good. - Good.
I have to attend the meeting?
Of.
You should go out for fresh air every once in a while.
I think I need...
...your help at today's meeting.
Is it true?
How long has it been since I went out with my hijab on during the day?
How do women wear them these days?
Forms a narrow gap.
Open round shape.
Long oval shape.
Who cares about the shape?
I can do this and that.
Like this and that.
♪ Had had had ♪
Mrs.
Yeon Sun.
What is Madam doing? Madam scares me.
Was Madam very scolded?
Mother would take me with her to the Moran Meeting.
Madam too?
I can go out during the day.
My last outing was six months ago.
Is Madam that happy?
Of course.
The night was dark and quiet as everyone was asleep.
Now, Unjong-ga will be filled with people.
If so, eat this on the way.
This is dasik .
I took it secretly because I was afraid that Madam would starve.
Thank You.
Mrs.
If Madam is ready, come out quickly.
I'm coming.
See you again.
Come and see!
Hello. How much do you need?
Under the pretext of investigating,
You messed up the inn.
Not to mention I lost my precious golden frog.
A golden frog!
What are you going to do?
Have you been looking for accommodation?
What?
You want me to look for it? You're the one who caused this mess,
and you want me to finish it?
Good grief.
It's all because he's lonely, that's all.
Just buy him something that looks similar.
Why should we buy him a golden frog?
If we don't solve it soon,
he will bother us for a long time.
Good grief.
Then do you want to handle...
...Minister of Finance?
Let's go.
Buy dried persimmons. This is dried persimmon.
Buy some of these fairly dry persimmons.
What's this?
These are dried persimmons peeled and dried by Kkot Nim himself.
Dried persimmons?
It looks good.
Kkot Nim dried persimmons.
Beautiful name.
I'll buy one.
Thank You.
Sir, what about me?
Sir
Make way.
A palanquin will pass.
Buy dried persimmons.
Peeled, self-dried, and beautiful as a flower.
Dried persimmons.
Please buy dried persimmons.
- Drained by Kkot Nim. - That's Kkot Nim.
Beautiful dried persimmons.
- I bought two. - Two?
Thank You.
He's getting further away, catch him! Catch it for me!
HWAYEON
HWAYEON HAS A 200 YEAR HISTORY, MANAGED BY CHIEF MERCHANT JANG SO WOON
Looks like they are closed today.
Can I help you?
You must be a newly appointed official.
I heard you were transferred to Hanyang.
I am Head Merchant Jang So Woon.
I am Park Soo Ho who came on behalf of the Capital Defense Department.
I'm looking for something.
Are you closed today?
If you state what is needed,
I will send it to your office later.
Today, Myungdo Inn hosts the Moran Meeting.
- Moran meeting? - How are you, Mrs. Jang?
Welcome.
Is this the vase?
That is.
MYUNGDO ACCOMMODATION
Welcome.
Mrs. Jang.
Are you okay?
Nice to see you again, Mrs Yoo.
- Hello. - Hello.
You look younger.
Don't flatter me.
Age doesn't lie.
What made you bring your daughter-in-law?
Oh, this is a new official who has just been transferred...
...to the Capital Defense Department.
I'm Park Soo Ho.
Oh I see.
The adopted son of Chief Scholar Park.
In that case,
See you next time.
We have to go inside, ma'am.
- Of course. - Drinks will be served soon,
so please come inside.
Let's go.
I know you must be familiar with this meeting.
Moran's meetings were said to be aimed at disciplining noblewomen.
This was a gathering of the wives of officials above the third senior rank.
DANGSANGKWAN: GOVERNMENT OFFICE ABOVE SENIOR RANK 3
- My goodness. - It's really fun.
- This way, please. - Okay.
We can have a cup of tea.
- Hello. - Hello.
Are you okay?
If so, please chat with each other.
Today, Mrs Yoo,
wife of State Councilor Kiri Seok,
was accompanied by his eldest daughter-in-law.
Introduce yourself.
Nice to meet you all.
He is a child who still has many shortcomings,
but I beg you to treat him well.
Mrs. Yoo,
It seems you have forgotten what lack means.
How can someone who has so many flaws...
...when she looks so demure and elegant?
The Minister of War's wife...
...definitely not find a polite and graceful woman.
First and foremost, one's clothes must be clean.
The sleeves of a widow's mourning dress should not look so dirty.
My second daughter-in-law...
...have been wearing mourning clothes for almost five years now,
but I've never seen a speck of dust on it.
I have heard a lot about that daughter-in-law of yours.
You should bring him to this meeting sometime.
Soon, while traveling,
he will sin with his eyes and mind.
How could his eyes possibly lie...
...when his heart only beats for one person?
Our will is what we hold in our minds,
and those are the words that come out of our mouths.
That's why we have to pay attention to the consequences in the future.
I prefer the quiet evenings in Unjong-ga.
Oh my, Moran Meeting.
I've only heard of it, but it's really intimidating.
We see those women with our own eyes.
How did you find out about this meeting...
...when you were stationed in Jeolla Province with me?
Everyone in Hanyang knew about the Moran Meeting.
Only you don't know because things like that don't interest you.
The woman who dropped the dasik...
...is the daughter-in-law of State Councilor Kiri Seok.
He is the son-in-law of State Councilor Kiri Seok?
Yes, rumors say that she is a woman...
...which is beautiful, characterful, dignified and classy.
Dignified?
You've heard it, right?
The new concubine used to be a gisaeng.
Don't get me started.
The Minister of Finance's wife had paid for him to go,
but of course word has spread.
I wouldn't be surprised even if he came back...
...and claimed to have given birth to a boy.
The minister's wife lives by the rules.
It was not easy for him to bear it.
Will the life of a widow...
...would be better than living in such suffering?
If you get threats from your husband...
Isn't that so?
Widow or not,
a woman's life is not much different.
Whether the weather is sunny or cloudy is not determined by who we are.
That's why I devote and apply myself to areas that I don't master...
...in the hope of not tarnishing my family's good name.
Oh it's like that.
The Finance Minister's wife has arrived.
Welcome.
My goodness.
Welcome.
I apologize for my delay.
Please sit.
Okay.
What are you talking about that makes you all smile?
Of...
Madam looks more beautiful than the last time we saw you.
Good grief.
- She's always beautiful. - Good grief.
She's always beautiful.
This is one of them.
That's good.
I can feel his artistic soul.
Obviously this is goods from abroad.
Take a look. They are different.
This is not made from abroad but from craftsmen in Cheongsong.
Orders had been pouring in from the Qing to purchase this white porcelain.
- Is that so? - Yes.
It's no surprise that this job looks noble.
This precious white porcelain is not easy to get,
and I had to pay dearly for it.
Certainly, this is what I expected from the Pill Merchant Guild.
This is why I like you.
Let's sit down.
By the way,
You want me to once again allow the sea route to Qing?
That's right.
Within three days, the merchandise will be sent to Beijing.
All I have to do is just put a stamp on a document.
But,
I have to get a big compensation from this matter.
Whatever you need.
In fact, this will be delivered to your house tomorrow.
Yes, fine.
Is that so?
From what I hear,
your daughter-in-law...
...can draw orchids well.
What? Who?
Me?
His paintings barely save face.
I felt embarrassed because it seemed like I was bragging.
Every leaf he draws has power,
and the flowers seem to emit aroma.
It's quite majestic.
- Gosh. - My goodness.
Hearing about his talent with a brush...
...makes me want to see the painting.
Good grief.
This is not possible.
It would be rude if he didn't show it to you because you asked.
Isn't that true, Yeo Hwa?
Mother...
I hope he doesn't have to hold a brush.
Look at the results.
- As expected. - Good grief.
- I know it. - Extraordinary.
It was incredible.
- Yes. - All right.
Good grief.
- It's destroyed. - That's a little...
It seems a little difficult to understand.
What's that?
Is that an orchid flower?
Forgive me.
My hand slipped.
- Gosh. - My goodness.
I apologize.
I have prepared something...
...as a sign of apology for today's embarrassing incident.
Be careful...
...so that the same thing doesn't happen again.
Yes, fine.
How beautiful.
I apologize.
Sorry we can't provide anything suitable...
...because we only have colorful clothes here.
Besides, he could only wear mourning clothes.
So don't mind it.
When you visit us again,
I'll make sure to prepare something that can be worn.
Go first.
Which one do you choose?
For me...
- The middle. - Of course.
- Thank You. - This is great.
- Let's go. - Okay.
I know it.
How can one draw four good plants if one has not practiced?
I suspect...
...when he said he was good at drawing orchids.
Enough already.
Maybe he is hiding something from us.
Should I check the room?
What should we do?
I'll see if there's anything I can't catch...
Furthermore,
all he could do was embroider and copy.
I doubt he's hiding anything.
He couldn't even climb the wall. What can he do?
Shut up.
You make me feel worse.
I can climb walls better than you.
Mrs.
- It's not the time to talk like that. - Yes.
Mother is too kind.
Mother should have thrown him out when Brother brought...
...that classless woman.
How dare he...
...acting like a noble lady and drawing orchids?
Mother shouldn't be nice to him.
Forgive me.
This is my fault.
No.
It's my fault for drawing orchids so well.
Is it heavy?
This won't work.
Mother
I deserve to die for daring to embarrass...
...and mock you.
According to "Instructions for Women",
one must gladly accept it...
...even if her mother-in-law punished her with words or blows.
So as much as you adore me, for five days...
No.
For ten days, I will starve myself...
...and pay my devotion at the temple.
No, ma'am.
It can literally kill you.
Otherwise, he would never feel at ease.
He was really angry this time.
Until I give further instructions,
do not leave the temple.
Yes, fine.
My goodness.
Good grief.
This must be very heavy.
- Good grief. - I'm fine.
But...
...is Madam really not going to eat?
Yes, I have to.
Good grief.
Ouch.
- Let's go. - Good grief.
My poor feet.
Are you home.
Sorry I'm late.
You must be tired. Hurry up and go in to rest.
Thank You.
What did you learn at school today?
I...
...At home.
Sir, it's me, Bi Chan.
What are you doing here?
Isn't it obvious?
I was busy going here and there to do what you ordered.
Then I saw this extraordinary figure.
I know it's you.
So I followed you.
Good grief.
But, whose house is this?
Have you checked what I asked?
Do you know the rumor about the masked stranger?
He's quite impressive.
When the moon is high at night,
a masked stranger appeared from somewhere.
Help.
He gave food to a family that had been starving for days.
Who's that?
- Rice! - It's rice.
- Rice! - Good grief.
- Thank You. - You saved us.
He gave medicine to a slave who was punished by beatings....
...or take them to the doctor.
He was like the wind and faster than light.
He ran across the rooftops like a flying squirrel.
He was like a hero in a legendary story.
A hero in a legendary tale?
I think so.
When people struggle in pain,
he offered his warm hand.
Legendary hero.
So who is he?
Nobody saw it.
He didn't let his left hand know...
...what his right hand is doing.
No one has ever seen it.
HWAYEON
You're here.
You can even recognize my steps now.
Not just your steps.
When I hear your voice, I know how you feel.
I can also recognize the tension in your eyes.
And I know your mother-in-law scolded you today.
I am waiting for you.
Forgive me.
You were scolded for no reason because of me.
I'm a businesswoman who deals with noble wives.
It was something that happened often.
So don't mind it.
Still, I shouldn't harm you...
...when you work hard to make money.
Reduce the amount you spend today...
...from my payment.
Yes, I'll take it...
...from your payment this month.
Geez, someone said...
...who offers his entire business in exchange for saving your life.
You are very calculating.
I'm a trader.
I have to be accurate with the calculations.
However,
only if you decide.
I am willing to hand it over to you at any time.
No, thank you.
You can't keep going on night trips like this.
If I leave home, who will I be?
Will I have a face?
Will I have a name?
Mrs...
Cho Yeo Hwa, daughter-in-law of State Councilor Kiri Seok,
will be a dead woman.
It might be a way to start a new life somewhere far away.
What if...
...my brother came to me?
Forgive me.
I can't even find it for you and I...
...saying something unnecessary.
This is not your fault.
One day, we will find it.
We haven't heard that he's dead,
so I'm sure...
...he's still alive somewhere.
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Ouch.
- Ouch. - Good grief.
Are you hurt?
I'm fine. Do not mind me.
It can't be like that.
I made you fall. You should see a doctor.
If you're so worried,
give me money to see a doctor.
What?
I said I was fine.
You can continue your journey.
No...
I WOKE AND FOUND YOU, "I WOKE AND FOUND YOU..."
THE ROYAL SECRETARY'S WIFE "...The Royal Secretary's Wife?"
Good grief.
This is a pity. Destroy all.
- Uncle. - Yes?
Is Kkot Nim in trouble?
Good grief.
Do not like that.
A group of people came...
...and took him to pay off his father's gambling debts.
What?
- Good grief. - Good grief.
Mrs!
Mrs.
This is serious.
What is it?
Kkot Nim was taken because of his father's debt.
What?
PIL
Let's see.
- Oh no. - Yes!
What a shame.
- I have great hands! - Too bad.
- My goodness. - Come and drink.
Can you excuse me for a moment?
Been a long time.
Sit down.
Oh, Yoon Hak.
Thank You.
Where are you...
...stay?
I'm staying at my post for now.
So what brings you here?
That...
I went to your place and was told that you were here.
That is not what I mean.
You go to Jeolla Province.
What are you doing in Hanyang?
That...
I was in Jeolla Province for a while and...
Hide.
The fact that people are talking about you...
...could damage the family's reputation.
Oh, Yoon Hak.
Are you alright?
As you can see.
I'm fine.
Is there anything else to say?
No.
I'll stay and have another drink.
You can go.
Of.
Oh...
Dad
Girls sold to cover debts...
...made to work in accommodation...
...before they were sold as concubines to nobles...
...or end up as a gisaeng.
I have to do something. I'm going to the Pill Inn.
PIL
Buy some dried persimmons.
Peeled and dried by Kkot Nim himself. This is dried persimmon.
You are Kkot Nim.
my lord
What are you doing here?
follow me
You cannot do this, my lord.
I have to talk to you, so let's go.
Come on.
What? He was sold to her?
Let the girl go.
I'll buy it.
Who are you?
I don't know how much you paid for it,
but sell him to me.
Wait.
Have we met?
My goodness.
Where we meet?
What are you doing?
KNIGHT FLOWER
EPILOGUE
12 YEARS AGO, 3rd YEAR AS A WIDOW
That is Mom's favorite handkerchief.
I couldn't leave it there.
I heard a man was following you.
Do you know that man?
It's been years, and I've never been caught.
It will remain so.
Park Officer...
You want to know who took the child.
I want to meet that person if possible.
Do you know a man named Kang Pil Jik?
He was involved in all kinds of evil business.
You will see it.
Who's that?
Who dares to take something from the Minister of Finance?
Is the person wearing a black mask?
Is this also what the woman did?