(The Secret Romantic Guesthouse)
(All people, organizations, locations, and incidents...)
(in this drama are fictitious.)
It just...
melted away.
The thoughts that filled my mind.
What was filling your mind?
What to do if you get caught?
All I can do...
is worry and that upsets me.
And now?
I think everything will be fine.
Yes.
Everything will be fine.
So...
trust me and wait.
(Episode 12)
You two!
You, follow me.
What do I do now?
Inform the King that the watchman tried to hurt you.
And then?
Dan O, you have to side with His Majesty.
What? What do you mean by that?
The Queen Dowager herself is here?
Yes. She heard the deposed heir had been found,
so she left the palace with the excuse...
of visiting the Temporary Palace.
She has many fond memories of the deposed heir.
You cannot spend much time with her today,
but do not say much.
I will keep that in mind.
Go on inside.
I will wait out here.
Your Highness.
Seol, is that you?
Allow your grandson to greet you.
You had small, frail hands.
My Seol...
has grown into a tall, nice young man.
May I hold you close?
Yes, Grandmother.
Gyeom.
My son.
Go on your way.
I will support you.
Madame, it is Ban Ya. I will come in.
Is that not a newborn baby's shirt?
What do you want?
I wish to ask you something.
May I attend the next palace party?
You may.
You are now a decent kisaeng.
Madame.
Lee Seol, the deposed heir.
What would happen if he were to be caught?
Would he be exiled or...
Why would you wish to know?
Let us say it is mere curiosity.
He would be beheaded.
He will not be allowed to live.
Are you well?
You must have suffered so much over the years.
How long have you been in Hanyang?
Do you have shelter?
Please, slow down.
I am doing well.
I do not believe this.
That you are before me, Seol.
I apologize.
Why would you say that?
You did nothing wrong.
I committed a grave crime.
I failed to come to you sooner,
causing you such concern.
But we met today.
That is good enough for me.
(Buyounggak)
Did the meeting with the Queen Dowager go well?
It went smoothly.
Is that why you were pacing?
I am relieved.
Why do you look so downcast?
Her Highness cried a great deal.
I felt uncomfortable lying to her.
You are also her grandson.
Had you met her as yourself,
she would still have cried.
Would she have?
I meant to tell you something else.
Lee Seol showed himself at last.
Jang Tae Hwa's men chased him along the river,
and the watchman killed them all.
We might soon meet the real Lee Seol.
I thought you should be aware.
Thank you. You always seem to be looking out for me.
Thank goodness the Palace Guards were there to protect you.
Otherwise, you would have been slain by the watchman.
Thanks to Your Majesty, my life was spared.
What do you know about Lee Seol...
that even the watchman is getting involved?
Your Majesty.
To tell you the truth...
I am terrified.
If I reveal the truth about Lee Seol,
the watchman will kill me.
And if I keep it to myself,
Your Majesty will take my life. Hence...
I truly do not know what to do anymore.
As you already know,
your fate as well as your family's rests in my hands.
I met...
the deposed heir's bodyguard.
The deposed heir's bodyguard?
You are aware that I looked for Lee Seol...
as per Master Jang's order, right?
Yes, I am aware.
One day,
he appeared before me and threatened me.
He said he would spare me once for saving Lee Seol's life in the past.
Then he warned me...
that he would slay me...
as well as everyone in my family if I looked for Lee Seol again.
Chief Kim.
Yes, Your Majesty.
All of Lee Pyeong's guards died years ago. Am I wrong?
That was what I was told,
but I will look into it and find out if any of them is still alive.
Is that all you know?
He got a completely new identity.
I believe he is a merchant in Kaesong now.
He told me...
to come and find him at his shop if I wished to leave Hanyang.
(Songbang: A fabric shop owned by a Kaesong merchant in Hanyang)
- Make way! - Move aside!
Make way!
(Fabric Shop)
May we help you?
We are looking for someone. It is urgent.
- Get him! - Go!
Stop right there!
Go!
- Search the area. - Yes, sir.
- Come along! - Yes, sir!
Who is the man that just ran away?
He works for the shop as a clerk.
What is his name?
His name is Kim Chi Woon.
What is this about?
He is late today.
I wonder if he is very busy.
Oh, my. I suppose I was the one...
you were desperately waiting for.
You did not arrive at the usual time,
so I just stepped out to see if everything was okay.
Normally, you are confined to the annex all day.
I made you come out of the house and wait by the door?
Yes. Well done.
Were you truly waiting for me?
What have you been up to, all by yourself?
Well, you know. I made some ornaments...
and cleaned.
And you put on some rouge too.
Your beauty is surely an issue.
Gosh, what happened to your hand?
Did you get into a fight or something?
Oh, this.
I saw a cat walking by over there and tried to pet it.
It must have been...
a vicious cat.
I will tell the cat not to be...
so vicious.
I told him exactly what you told me to say.
Will he be all right? The Crown Prince's former bodyguard.
I already made all the necessary arrangements,
so do not worry.
It is all because you did such a great job of deceiving the King.
I knew what you were capable of when you lied to me about the rent...
What?
(Garden of Flowers)
You did well,
Dan O.
I am afraid someone will see us.
You cannot do this when we are at Garden of Flowers.
Then what do I do when I wish to hold you?
We should come up with a secret sign.
A sign?
Very well. I will do so.
Right, Dan O.
There is something you should know.
What is it?
The thing is...
Yuk Ho...
He knows.
Are you planning a coup?
That is the only plausible explanation...
for your decision to join the Palace Guards, Your Highness.
Yes, that is correct.
Dan O.
You asked for more time when you knew everything?
Yuk Ho, that is...
Do you mind stepping out for a moment?
I need a word with Dan O.
All of this happened because of me.
I wish to stay.
You see,
I was always so proud of you.
Even though you lost your parents at a young age, you grew up...
to be such a righteous, good person.
So I thought I would never be ashamed to meet your father again,
but I do not feel that way anymore.
"Succeed, and you will become King. Fail, and you are a traitor."
(If you start a coup and fail, you are bound to become a traitor.)
His Highness will surely become one of the two.
Are you sure this is a path you can handle?
I...
thought long and hard.
If it does not go well, awful things will happen.
It terrified me,
so I tried to keep my distance from him.
However, my heart...
It keeps making me turn around.
Of course I am aware of Yuk Ho's concern.
I will talk to him.
Sure.
Shall we?
Yu Ha, why were you out this late?
You frustrate me.
Dan O's heart now gravitates toward another,
but you are too slow to stop it from happening.
Does it seem that way to you as well?
There is no need to take me seriously.
It seems as though...
they harbour a secret I am not aware of.
Si Yeol, I am coming in.
Sure, come in.
What the... What has gotten into you?
Were you injured?
Here and there.
Not me, but the palace guards.
I know it was to deceive His Majesty,
but running off with Dan O's hand in yours...
was a risky move.
I could not let the palace guards take her.
When Dan O is in danger,
will you always choose to act hastily?
I will try harder to be careful.
Yet, you are not saying you will not get involved.
Go ahead and turn in.
(Garden of Flowers)
My lady, allow me to go after him.
"The Secret Records of Samhan."
This must be about the drawing in it.
What does it imply that has Yuk Ho this upset?
Our San...
drew something with this unskilled hand?
You said you had burned the book.
Surprisingly enough, you are quite a skilled liar.
Look at you...
dodging the question.
I can say the same about you.
Or maybe I should ask about Mokinhoe.
If you all throw out questions, who will do the answering?
Are you not going to eat?
If you are done, I will clear the table.
The soup is delicious.
Our Dan O can be fierce at times.
Quite fierce.
Dan O...
is the reason I managed to stay alive.
Every time I lost the will to live,
I pictured her.
I fled Garden of Flowers...
without being able to express my gratitude,
and that ate away at me.
It is why I do not intend to achieve the great cause...
while betraying her generosity.
I understand your determination,
but how will you guarantee Dan O's safety?
What if His Majesty chooses to torture her...
If Dan O is ever in danger,
reveal...
my identity.
Dan O will not be able to...
which is why I am asking you instead.
That is how...
we can protect everyone at Garden of Flowers.
You know, I have not been able to sleep properly...
because I am so curious about the story that follows.
My lady, are you listening to me?
Gosh. What did you just say?
She must have kissed his sweet lips. Do you not agree?
No, nothing like that happened.
Why not put those lips to good use?
Goodness.
Well, it...
Yeon Yi and the assistant officer are head over heels for one another.
How could their story be this dismal?
Actually, they kissed. Quite delicately.
Right?
They kissed!
Gosh, I was almost disappointed.
Meow.
Was that a cat I heard?
Goodness, it will eat all our groceries.
- Darn cat... - No, wait!
Let me see what it is up to.
Gosh.
("The Tale of Yeon Yi")
Goodness me.
They kissed for sure.
Meow.
I almost thought it was a real cat.
Practicing every time you came to mind...
had me greeting the morning sun.
What do I do?
I will think of you every time I hear a cat.
How is that a problem when I will always be here for you?
My lady, did you chase the cat away?
Ms. Naju, stop!
Do not come any closer.
The cat is affectionate...
and keeps rubbing up against your face.
It was not easy to chase away.
Is that so?
What an odd cat that is.
Kitty, run along now.
- Get going. - Meow.
It is cold outside.
You should head back inside.
Sure.
Get going. You do not want to be late for work.
Come closer for a second.
A longer kiss will be reserved for later.
A later moment in time when we will be free of concern.
What brings you to this place?
I am here to see Lady Dan O.
Head inside, then.
Scholar Kang.
Could you be...
Are you the deposed heir Lee Seol?
Did you have something to say to me?
No.
Have a good day.
Here.
- Dan O. - Yes?
I heard...
that you once looked for a man with a red spot on his ankle.
Who did you hear it from?
Madame Hwa Ryung.
He is the deposed heir, is he not?
Why would you ask about that?
A noblewoman like you rarely gets to see a man's ankles,
but it is easy for a kisaeng like me.
I thought I could help.
Assistant Magistrate Jang made me look.
I have repaid my debt and have nothing to do with it now.
I see.
Dan O.
If he were someone who was very close to you,
what would you do?
Do you...
know something?
No.
(Garden of Flowers)
- Ban Ya. - Yes?
If you hear something about the deposed heir,
will you come to me first?
It is too big an issue for you to handle alone.
Okay.
Do you promise?
Bye.
What are you doing?
It is cold. We need lots of firewood.
Give me that. I will help.
There is something you cannot do?
That was a mistake.
My hand slipped. I will try again.
Okay. Take your time and hold on tight.
Why did this...
You should break the firewood,
not the poor axe.
Give it to me.
You came to talk, did you not?
It has been a while since I checked on you.
I think...
a lot happened to you while I was distracted.
Is it...
related to San?
Well...
Can you not tell me anything at all?
My lady, what about the delivery?
Come with me.
We must buy groceries too.
I have to go.
Okay. Go ahead.
Come along.
How did it go?
I managed to get everyone who worked there to safety.
Well done.
You should be careful for a while.
I will do that.
If you must send word,
leave a note in the pond like before.
Most of us are out at around noon,
so come around then.
Yes, Your Highness.
No records in the palace remain...
on Lee Pyeong's bodyguards.
You commanded we burn everything related to the coup.
Chief Eunuch.
Do you know nothing of him?
He was from Kaesong.
His father traded ginseng.
His name was...
Do you remember?
I am not sure,
but his family name was Kim.
Was his name Kim Chi Woon?
Yes, I believe it was.
Send someone to Kaesong and find him.
Even if he changed his identity, someone must know him.
Yes, Your Majesty.
This time...
it was I who saved you.
Thank you.
Do not forget your promise.
When my life is in danger,
then...
you must save me.
I will. I promise.
So,
why do you go...
to such lengths for Yoon Dan O?
I should not tell His Majesty about the Chief Eunuch?
If you do,
he will interrogate the Chief Eunuch.
That will make it impossible to investigate him.
We must find the watchman...
and use him to get to Lee Seol.
You can take the credit for apprehending Lee Seol.
So for now, you must keep quiet.
Very well.
I will do that.
You are being followed. Come with me.
(Garden of Flowers)
Is anyone in?
Good day.
Hello.
I need a place to stay.
Do you have a room?
Yes.
You chose to join us the day we got groceries.
Eat all you want.
Thank you.
I hope we all get along.
Yes. I am Yoon Gu Nam.
Hello.
Wait.
You look familiar.
You asked about a room at the tavern.
Were you wandering all this while?
I stayed here and there before coming and ending up here.
What are you doing here?
I have orders from our chief.
He wants me to keep an eye on Lady Dan O.
We should eat.
Do not follow me today.
Why? Where are you going?
Know when to stay away.
You said you would.
What?
It is our day off.
Are you going somewhere?
With that lady?
It is fine.
I noticed already.
Notice...
what?
The moment you ran off with her, hand-in-hand.
If you were just innkeeper and guest,
you would not have held hands so sweetly.
Think whatever you want.
We should go.
You said it would be just us.
Why did I bother with a mirror?
Pull harder.
Harder.
Keep your arm still.
Right.
There are so many other things a couple could do.
Why shoot arrows?
What?
I was just saying.
Gosh.
Even when I am not around,
I wish you to be safe.
Are you concerned...
because I was chased by the Palace Guards?
If you learn how to do it, you will find it useful.
It takes time...
to learn a new skill.
Take your time and teach me.
Tomorrow and the day after too.
Right by my side.
You just wanted to go for a walk?
It is chilly. Will you not tell me where we are going?
When we get there,
you will know.
Before we take our relationship to the next step,
I must tell you something.
Many years ago,
I was engaged to someone.
I deeply loved him.
But one day, when the flowers were in full bloom,
he breathed his last.
(Hyun of the Indong Jang Clan)
That is why I hate flowers.
You must have been terribly lonely...
and heartbroken for so many years.
Go and see him.
Today,
you are all his.
It has been eight years.
(Hyun of the Indong Jang Clan)
And you are...
still here.
Over the past years...
Even though I was alive and breathing,
my heart was dead.
I missed you so much...
that I completely shut myself off from the world.
There is someone...
who got me out of the rut and pulled me back into the world.
I am truly sorry...
for having to tell you this,
but I now wish to live my life...
as Yoon Hong Ju.
That is what I wish to do.
It is called Garden of Flowers.
The innkeeper is an amazing cook.
Forget it.
She really is a great cook...
Hong Ju!
- Dan O. - What are you doing here?
With Si Yeol, of all people.
Dan O, let us go inside. We should talk inside.
By the way, why are you two together?
Must you ask? Is it not obvious?
(Liquor)
So it was you.
The one who turned Dan O into a drunkard.
She is never like that. I bet you totally broke her heart.
That was... I have no excuse.
My goodness. That was your wine.
You had hidden it in your room.
And we drank together.
Dan O.
Think about how lonely she had to be to hide wine in her room.
Is that why you are keeping her company?
You lured my sister out of the house.
No, he did not!
I asked him to come with me.
You know nothing.
Oh, that ornament...
I gave it to you to wear on your wedding day.
Why are you bringing it up now? I put it on because I had it.
Dan O looks stunning today, does she not?
She just needs to find a husband now.
She is always exquisitely beautiful.
Gosh, stop it. I am not that exquisite.
Am I already hungover?
I feel so nauseated.
Let us do this.
What happened today will stay between us.
Yes. If Ms. Naju and Yuk Ho find out,
things will get complicated. Will you be all right?
Meet His Highness.
Hello, Your Highness. It is an honour to meet you.
Are you the merchant who often travels to Gyeongsang Province?
Yes, please just call me Kim.
Could you meet the army commander of Gyeongsang Province...
and deliver my letter to him?
Yes, I can certainly do that.
However, the commander...
is extremely careful and strict with everything.
If he does not know who sent the letter,
it is highly likely that he will not read it.
How could you say that? It is His Highness' letter.
Then what can I do?
Well...
If you show me proof that you truly are the deposed heir,
I will check it with my own eyes and let him know.
(Pyeong)
(Garden of Flowers)
The leader of Mokinhoe is trying to take the throne,
impersonating Your Highness.
His name is Lee Gyeom.
He is Your Highness' brother.
Lee Gyeom?
Dan O,
have you known all along?
Were you aware of San's identity?
What do you suddenly need my clothes for?
Yu Ha joined Mokinhoe.
I wish to know about it.
You truly are a quick study.
When did you chop all of these?
Dan O.
Were you aware of everything?
Aware of what?
What you have been hiding.
The secret between you two.
Is it what I think it is?
I have no idea what you are referring to.
Kang San.
His true identity...
has come to my knowledge.
- Yu Ha... - Is San the deposed heir Lee Seol?
I am not pressing for answers.
You being summoned to the palace must also be relevant.
I...
I cannot tell you anything.
You must care for him dearly...
to keep a secret of this magnitude.
- Please turn a blind eye. - Dan O.
You are a member of Mokinhoe.
You of all people...
wish San to be alive.
No, what I truly want is you.
It is your safety, Dan O.
Yu Ha.
Are you not heading out today?
Why do you ask?
No reason. It is my day off today,
and I was wondering what you were up to.
Did you two argue?
Gosh, no.
It is nothing like that.
Really?
That is even weirder.
I had no idea Mokinhoe had this many followers.
How are you here?
A member of Mokinhoe resides at Garden of Flowers.
I followed him here.
Is what you wrote in the message true?
Lee Gyeom, is he...
truly my brother?
Yes, I confirmed it myself.
I had no idea...
I had a brother.
Why did you never inform me?
The Crown Prince had him extracted at an early age...
and arranged for a non-royal family to raise him.
After the tragic incident,
I was not able to keep track of him.
How did you come across him again?
It surprised me as well.
The leader of Mokinhoe...
was in possession of the Crown Prince's top-knot pin.
- His top-knot pin? - It was given to him...
as a reminder that he would be brought to the palace...
once he was of age.
Let us stay put for now.
I am sure he will be present at today's gathering.
Here comes His Highness.
Do you recognize him?
We will sign our names to confirm our pledge.
Those who wish to stand with us...
will step forward and show their faces.
(Park Pil Kwon)
I, Yoon Hee Sung, will serve you as my king.
(Yoon Hee Sung)
I, Jang Tae Eul, will serve you until my last breath.
I, Ko Hoon Ki, will serve you until my last breath.
(Depose Lee Chang and crown Lee Seol for a better future.)
Depose the evil and ruthless king...
and take the throne.
- Your Highness. - Your Highness.
- Please take the throne. - Please take the throne.
Together, we will write history...
as those who fought for the greater cause.
Will our good deed still be unknown?
You asked for me, Your Highness.
Lord Sin,
are you aware of Lee Seol's identity?
I have not been able to figure it out.
What could have prompted this inquiry though?
What will you do...
when you find the real Lee Seol?
There cannot...
be two suns in the sky.
Jung Yu Ha.
Are you the one impersonating Lee Seol?
Are you the leader of Mokinhoe...
by the name of Lee Gyeom?
(The Secret Romantic Guesthouse)
We will yet again...
have two brothers fighting over the throne.
Answer me. Tell me why you did this.
Do you believe you can take down His Majesty on your own?
I would like to live my life as myself.
That day will surely come.
Do not ever crumble.
You should watch your back,
or the impostor might take your place for good.
You are Lee Seol no matter what others say.
I am also aware that only one Lee Seol can exist.
I will never let it happen.