(Shin Ye Eun)
(Jung Gun Joo)
(Ryeo Un)
(Kang Hoon)
(The Secret Romantic Guesthouse)
(All people, organizations, locations, and incidents...)
(in this drama are fictitious.)
Open the palanquin door.
Why would you ask to see inside...
a noble's palanquin?
I am after a traitor.
Lower the palanquin.
- He goes that way. Chase him! - Yes, sir!
He has gone.
(Episode 5)
Hurry.
Lay him down.
Oh, dear.
My gosh.
Here, give him a pillow.
My goodness. We need wet towels.
We must have some medicine.
No. I will go.
You stay with him. He might expire.
What?
You need to be treated.
Do not get the wrong idea.
I am not...
Dan O.
Yoon Dan O.
It was you again.
This time again,
it was you.
(Garden of Flowers)
Oh, dear.
Goodness.
Is something wrong?
Well...
San!
What a mess.
How did you of all people get shot?
News travelled fast.
Do not cause such a fuss.
I must call a physician.
That will take too long.
Do you have licorice root or ginger?
Yes, we do.
It all depends on tonight.
Let us hope he pulls through.
Do not worry.
San is strong and healthy, and he will survive.
How did he get so badly hurt?
I do not know.
Ms. Naju said you came in together.
- What... - Well...
I found him passed out in the street,
so I brought him home.
I see.
I guess something did happen.
He was carrying his real sword.
You do not need a new deal?
A deal?
With the likes of you?
Very well.
I was told not to look for her.
- What? - Yoon Dan O.
That girl.
He made it clear that I was not to approach her.
(Garden of Flowers)
Hey.
Do not exert yourself.
You cannot move yet.
Last night.
What happened?
Dan O found you passed out and brought you back.
You would be in a coffin now if not for her.
How did you get shot by a poisoned arrow?
Did you come across a sworn enemy?
Why would I even ask? You survived, and that is enough.
Did Dan O not say anything else?
"Anything else?"
She said she found you on the street.
She did not say anything else.
Why? Did something happen between you two?
No. Nothing like that.
Get some rest. I will get you something to drink.
I would rather...
speak with Dan O.
She is not in.
Master Jang called and she left early.
So, are you making progress in finding Snowflake?
If you have something to say, just say it.
While searching for Snowflake,
were you endangered in any way?
By whom?
By the watchman.
Do you know anything about him?
Yes. I know of him.
That Snowflake...
has a shadow warrior that protects him.
Did you know that the warrior was a slayer?
Just how many lives he took.
I cannot even keep count.
So you must be careful.
If he finds out about you,
he will kill you before anybody else.
Will my turn ever come?
Even you...
are still alive.
- What did you say? - If you are done talking,
I shall be leaving then.
If the watchman shows up, you must let me know.
The watchman is not the one I must find.
Do not forget that you do not have much time left.
You have five days.
So what if...
I manage to find him?
The watchman.
What will happen if I manage to find him?
If you bring the watchman to me,
I will write off your debt.
You mean...
you will hand over Garden of Flowers?
If we find him, we can find Snowflake too.
The watchman is...
always by Snowflake's side.
Hello? Are you inside?
No way.
He recognized me?
For the past few days,
you have been stuck in the room.
Is it because of me?
Rumour has it that...
a young female ghost lives in this house.
There must be a reason...
you are hiding here while putting up with such rumours.
Goodness.
I did not come here to interrogate you.
I came here to tell you this.
No one knows...
that I saw you.
Everyone...
will just think that I saw the female ghost.
I did not want you to worry.
The moon is very bright tonight.
Come out from time to time...
and walk around the yard at least.
San.
Are you there?
Where did he go?
He should not be moving around yet.
If we find him, we can find Snowflake too.
The watchman is always by Snowflake's side.
What are you doing?
My gosh, this drawer is...
Is this broken?
Yu Ha, what you saw just now...
Are you asking me to feign ignorance?
Yes, precisely.
As they say, nothing in life is free.
Then how about this?
I know of something you truly need.
Something I need?
What could it be?
You know, that thing. A while back,
I saw you reading it in secret on the porch.
Hold on. Do not tell me...
I heard the erotic drawing art by Soe Dol was very impressive.
Those at Buyounggak told me.
You were mistaken back then, and you cannot be more wrong about this.
I swear, I have never read such a book.
Where should I begin if I were to explain myself...
Finally, you woke up.
How is your wound? Any better?
You and your temper.
Fine, I will leave you alone.
You woke up, so eat something.
Do not make Dan O worry.
Well, you must have your reasons.
So you will not tell him?
Well...
We are accomplices anyway.
Then what about the erotic art book?
I told you. I do not read such books.
You are sure, right?
You had better not have a sudden change of heart.
- My heart will forever be set. - Fine.
Such an honest, upright man as yourself...
would never read such books.
Dan O.
You seem to forget this from time to time.
I told you...
- that I would always help you. - Right.
- I appreciate your kind words. - So...
just tell me whenever you need to unburden yourself, okay?
Just keep it a secret, please.
That will be enough.
All right.
"With her body,"
"Yeon Yi gently..."
Hey, no!
"Yeon Yi gently embraced the guard's shoulders."
"Even though he was a warrior who had fought in wars,"
"he felt helpless when he saw Yeon Yi's tears."
Give it back! You brat.
So this was it?
So you have been immersed in this romance novel.
Hey, look.
It is not one of those mediocre romance novels.
This love story between a warrior...
and a female physician transcends social class, and...
Gosh, forget it.
What would an inexperienced kid like you even know?
"Inexperienced?"
The tears that the ladies have shed because of me...
would certainly fill a well.
A deep well. It is so deep that it never dries.
Oh, my.
I suppose I still do not know you well yet.
Right.
Even skilled physicians struggle when they have to cure poison,
but you managed to bring San back to life.
How did you do it?
I learned a thing or two through overhearing.
Well, I will let you get back to your book.
He picked it up somewhere?
I hear His Majesty welcomed a son.
The royal bloodline could have been severed,
so what a joy this is.
Every son...
the former Crown Prince had died before their time.
Heirs are that valuable.
Why else do you think the former king...
urgently crowned his young grandson?
Although he did end up being deposed.
- Let us drink. - Sure.
Welcome.
Is something the matter?
Run a new background check...
on all the scholars at Garden of Flowers.
But nothing was out of the ordinary.
Snowflake has stayed hidden most of his life.
Faking his identity would not be a challenge for him.
If the watchman shows up, you must let me know.
You should not be here...
when you almost died last night.
Why are you here anyway...
when you must be busy?
I knew it. You still have a fever.
Here you go. Drink every single drop.
Dan O.
I am grateful...
for that night.
However,
that is where I draw the line.
This will only make us both uncomfortable.
But...
I just...
I was worried.
You were gravely wounded.
Stop. Do not be concerned since it is a nuisance.
I bet it is a first for you.
No one has ever nursed you back to health before.
You would let your wounds fester before receiving any help.
No wonder you kept masking your pain...
even when you were at death's door.
As if you know everything.
What do you know about me anyway?
Did you know that the warrior was a slayer?
Tell me, then.
How much do you know about me?
Are you...
the watchman?
Are you truly...
a man one must fear?
What happens...
to those who know you?
What?
Is there a reason...
I must not know you?
You seem to be curious about me.
It is not common...
for someone taking the military service exam...
to be attacked by a poisoned arrow.
Maybe I am not the average warrior.
You only carry around a wooden sword,
but you had a metal sword that night.
Did you not understand me?
I am telling you to mind your own business.
Have you ever...
hurt a person with a real sword before?
I have injured countless men.
So...
if you ever find yourself in that situation again,
run.
Run from me.
As far away as possible.
Goodness.
My gosh.
Hand it over and get some shut-eye.
I will do the rest.
It is a task for the lowly.
Nonsense. Anyone can do this.
Please stop that.
Why are you even here at this late hour?
I thought I would look at the moon...
that was shining outside my window.
- Pardon? - But it was not the moon.
It was you, Ms. Naju.
My gosh.
Rather than joking around like this,
I suggest you read more books.
Unbelievable.
It is about time you knew.
Know what?
Just like that moon that becomes fuller,
my feelings for you have been growing.
Goodness me.
How is that appropriate when I am beneath you?
Beneath me?
I have never thought of you that way.
To me, you are a woman.
My goodness!
Goodness.
There you go.
My gosh.
First Vice-premier ordered you to bring Lee Seol to him alive?
Yes, Your Majesty.
You will speak with nothing but candour.
Lie to me, and you will pay with more than just your life.
I would not dare to lie to His Majesty.
Recently, the Palace Guards were attacked...
by the watchman protecting Lee Seol.
Will he not be a problem for you?
In construction,
lacking one batch of soil could bring the whole thing down.
At your command that can move mountains,
I will not allow anything to fall through my fingers.
From here on out, report to me personally...
regarding Lee Seol.
I will humbly oblige, Your Majesty.
I dare to ask though.
In the case...
of an impossible situation,
will I have your permission...
to kill him?
Did he give you his orders?
Yes.
He instructed me to report directly to him.
It is your opportunity.
If this goes well,
His Majesty will greatly appreciate your efforts.
I owe that favour to you, Royal Consort Park.
Then now...
it is your turn to keep your word.
Give me your command.
I will serve you as your weapon.
Even if...
you must attack Lord Sin Won Ho?
There is no exception.
I look forward to it.
Your blade must be sharp and well-aimed.
What is it at this hour?
I have something urgent to report.
About Kim Si Yeol who resides at Garden of Flowers.
When will we have a meeting?
A meeting? For what?
For the Find Seol Gang.
Since San got injured,
we have not discussed Snowflake.
What has happened so far,
I cannot stand being curious...
What?
Later.
Now is not a good time.
Must you always be so dull-witted?
Wit cannot be learned.
He never reads.
That is harsh.
You were a shrivelled cabbage leaf, and I revived you.
Sorry. I am hard to kill.
I said I would carry the table.
A man should be as fit as he is well-learned.
Oh, my...
Here we go.
I did not go on a walk today.
My gosh...
You spilled most of it.
Let me see.
Meat is a rare treat.
Thank you.
It is so hot.
I will go to my room and rest.
Why...
It is suspicious.
There is something between them.
What?
Look.
I can see through people with one eye.
I can read minds.
Did you not see it?
Dan O's fiery gaze.
I think...
Dan O's feelings for San are fiery...
Why would she like him?
That is nonsense.
Oh, my gosh.
You are helpless.
How do you know so little about a woman's heart?
But this, no book explains this.
You seem so excited about it.
So what?
Do you want me to educate you?
Shall I fire your heart up too?
I should stop hanging out with you.
Think about it.
If this were a state exam topic, you would have failed.
No pass.
Zero points.
He is not here to see Snowflake.
Thank you.
Come by again.
Pretty, is it not?
It is the best we have these days.
What are you doing over there?
I revised it like this. What do you think?
It should be fine.
How much funds do we have left?
Do not worry about that.
I sent our master a message.
I meant to ask.
Who is this master?
He must be quite influential if he secured us this space.
I have never met him myself.
Our only contact is through a messenger.
I must see the master myself.
Even a small fleck can affect matters of great importance.
What is it this time?
Were you hurt,
or do you plan to get hurt?
Both...
I hope to avoid this time.
I need you to look into someone for me.
Who is it?
Jang Tae Hwa, head of the Capital District Office.
Every detail including his personal life.
Garden of Flowers has a pond. Reach me that way.
Young master.
We meet again.
Thank you for helping me last time.
I heard you stay at Garden of Flowers.
Did you find out about me?
I spent my first night with you.
You are my first man.
I do not know how to handle the attention.
Do not mind me.
Whether it was a favour or revenge,
I have always paid it back.
So to you too...
Am I your enemy now?
If so, I apologize.
I am Ban Ya.
Ask for me whenever you need.
I would like to return the favour.
How do you feel?
Any better?
So-so.
You move about freely enough, so I guess you have recovered.
You said you would find a way to win without cutting down.
Did you fail to accomplish that?
What you said...
was quite to my liking.
It is rash but ideal.
Are all scholars like this?
Cut out the flowery language and get to the point.
How I got hurt.
Is that what you wish to know?
No.
That is of no importance to me.
And I do not care.
However,
if Dan O were to get hurt because of you,
then...
I would become very curious.
About who you truly are.
That sounds like a warning.
You understand things quickly. Of course, you would.
San, I am coming in.
My gosh. Well...
Si Yeol told me to make sure you applied the ointment.
You can just leave it there.
It will be hard to apply it on your own.
Just leave it there.
Go ahead and apply it, then.
The wound is deeper than I thought.
Until it fully heals, I will...
Well, what I mean is...
I should take care of you as the innkeeper.
I cannot just ignore you, knowing that you are hurt. So I...
If you are going to tell me once again that I should stop here,
I do not know what to say.
Just apply the ointment, will you?
Ouch, it hurts.
My gosh.
I said I would patch that hole but totally forgot.
I have been all over the place.
It is fine.
I will fix it quickly. Eat first.
Just leave it.
Does it not get chilly at night?
It is still summer.
All right, then.
Something is up with you, right?
No, not at all.
Ms. Naju told me about the situation.
She said we might have to leave Garden of Flowers.
Do not worry about anything.
I will get it all sorted out.
You do not have to do this anymore.
- Hong Ju. - Just to protect me...
I do not want you to endanger yourself.
It is not like that. This is...
If you keep doing whatever you want,
I know what I will do.
I will go meet Master Jang.
Telling him that I am still alive like this...
Hong Ju, how could you say such a thing?
After everything we have done to protect you from him...
As if I asked you to save me.
I never wanted this.
My love, you walk with soft steps
Toward me
With each gentle step you take
I smell your beautiful scent
Why are you so late?
You got all dolled up to go see flowers with me?
I wanted to give you this.
"Longevity?"
This will keep you safe, my darling.
So do not get hurt.
"My darling?"
We will get married soon,
so I should get used to it.
(Longevity)
This is only a security deposit.
Once the ship sails off, you will have to pay twice the amount.
I will, for sure.
Since we met like this,
let us have some rice wine together.
Sure thing.
What are you planning to do?
Will you actually go to Qing?
Yes, so I can run away if things go south.
I do not want anyone to get hurt.
This time, I truly wish...
to make sure no one gets hurt.
Is the master a monk or something? Why bring us to this temple?
Like I said, I do not know what they look like.
We will meet them and find out. Come along. Let us hurry.
The scholars are here.
We apologize for contacting you out of the blue.
No, it is fine.
I assume it means things are going well.
You may contact me whenever you need me.
I will be off, then.
May I ask your name?
My goodness, this is...
Take this back.
We cannot accept this money.
Are you not in need of money?
As they say, money causes problems.
How can I accept money from someone who will not identify herself?
You act hastily for someone who has great work to do.
Have some patience.
Soon,
the master will ask to see you.
Move along.
You are back.
Good job. Head inside, then.
Do you have something to say?
No, my lord.
(Book of Documents)
("The Secret Records of Samhan")
How about a drink to quench our thirst?
I have somewhere to be, so head on without me.
Scholar Jung!
Goodness. What has him running?
I do not think I have ever seen him run before.
- Look how pretty it is. - It is the only one left.
She said it was the last one.
Then it is mine.
I had my eyes on this for quite some time.
Could you perhaps allow me to buy it?
Goodness. Are you not the scholar staying at Garden of Flowers?
What a shame.
How would you like to stay at Buyounggak instead?
Here you go.
I would gladly let you buy them instead.
I highly appreciate it.
Young master,
could one ask for your name?
I wish you a good day.
What the...
- Unbelievable. - He just left.
I see there is a day where the cards do not favour you.
Let us play again.
We are here to enforce legal gambling.
Hands above your heads!
Are you certain the watchman will come?
He will...
if it is Snowflake we have in custody.
Did something happen?
It is as if a tornado swept through here.
The Capital District Office was here on a raid...
which is a first.
The Capital District Office?
Did they arrest people?
They did, and it left us startled.
Were some of them young scholars?
Everyone here was arrested.
Why else would it be a ghost town in here?
I heard there was a raid at the tujeon den.
Was a young scholar arrested at Buyounggak?
A raid? That is news to me.
Could you ask around?
His name is San of the Kang family.
I heard he was dragged here.
And we said it was news to us.
Check with the Police Bureau instead.
We are busy here, so run along.
But she said it was the Capital District Office.
Leave him be.
Who is he anyway?
Is he the long-lost deposed heir?
Do not be curious.
We will just do as ordered.
Tell me your real name.
Who knows?
We might end up stumbling upon him.
The deposed heir Lee Seol.
Was it you all along?
You had us form FSG...
to keep your identity hidden.
(The Secret Romantic Guesthouse)
If I give this to Master Jang,
he will die.
Do not put too much faith in Master Jang.
He is not one to keep your secrets.
Hold on.
Do you think I am Lee Seol?
Can you make time for me sometime?
I have something to tell you.
Who do you believe will be King?
Who will sit on the throne?
Do you not fear me?
You do not even know who I truly am.
I do know. I know you are the watchman.
So I ask...
that you stay unharmed.