The only way these two can be end game is if the Majesty allows it. He will probably allow it if he doesn't see…
I think that because the truth about the bethrotal was hidden from FL's father (who might regain his stature), the status will be reversed. That or FL will just elope to Ming with the ML
I think that because FL got married under the pretense that she'll wed the son and not the old man, the FL's father will protest and have her status reversed, making her single again.
I think the CEO did it, looking at how he is trying to capitalize on the people's returned support for La Ik. It's good publicity. As to why he would k!ll Woo Seong, maybe the CEO felt betrayed that he arranged the Gold Boys' move to a different company behind his back so in rage, the CEO got into an argument with him and maybe accidentally stabbed him.
It could also be the manager since I assumed that he was the one giving the medicine to both La Ik and Jae Hee. As to why he gave them more than enough dosage to knock them out, that I don't know.
Historically, the widows of this era were mistreated. They had to mourn their deceased husband during years and…
So unfair to put the FL in this situation. Maybe the child monk would do something about it where they will go back in time before she can "marry" the old man.
So the old man and FL got officially married even though he died. What does this entail? Will she still be able to be with the ML? I need a happy ending for both.
It could also be the manager since I assumed that he was the one giving the medicine to both La Ik and Jae Hee. As to why he gave them more than enough dosage to knock them out, that I don't know.