The Wheel of Fortune also represents unexpected encounters and twists of fate. You can't predict surprises; you can only be aware when one is circling around. Indeed, Card 10 often suggests wheel-like actions - changes in direction, repeating cycles and rapid movement. When the energy of the Wheel arrives, you will feel life speed up. You are caught in a cyclone that may deposit you anywhere. "Round and round and round she goes, and where she stops, nobody knows."


"Can I ask you a question?" Hae Soo immediately asked Woo Hee once she visited her in the morning, bringing along some equipments for compounding makeup powder.

"It's already a question, you know" Woo Hee seemed a little surprised by her impatience. But rather than anything else, she was more amazed by the fact that recently Soo had talked more to her.

"But ask anyway" Woo Hee gave her a cue after putting all the stuff down.

"Who is Go Hajin?"

The female guard raised an eyebrow at the unexpected question "Hasn't court lady Oh told you about her yesterday?"

Soo shook her head as Woo Hee settled down and poured herself a cup of tea.

"Hajin was the first person who had thought of using makeup to cover 4th prince's scar." Slowly she started the story by what court lady Oh had said the day before.

"She used to be a slave in Shinju, before 4th prince saved her life."

Go Hajin was only one year older than Hae Soo with no family and relatives. She was a lost child until meeting 4th prince. He gave her shelter and work in the Kang's household, even taught her how to read and write. The girl became his personal maid since then.

Hajin came up with the idea of using makeup to cover 4th prince's scar, after seeing how much it had bothered him. Then the King allowed her to go to the palace to learn and work with court lady Oh.

In the way Woo Hee said, there was nothing special about Go Hajin but the fact that she was good at cosmetics and devoted to serve 4th prince.

But why did Soo have this feeling that Go Hajin was more precious to Wang So than that?

"Where is she now?" She couldn't help wondered aloud.

Woo Hee paused, staring up at her. Drawing in a deep breath, she answered the question, which was almost like whispering

"She died, 3 years ago."

An heavy silence took up the room after that.

Hae Soo had already guessed it but knowing Go Hajin had died at such a young age truly burdened her heart.

And when the conversation about 4th prince's maid was almost died down, unexpectedly Woo Hee broke the silence.

"Would you mind not mentioning Go Hajin to 4th prince?" Soo slightly frowned in confusion "To him, she was not just a maid but a friend, and..." There was something making her hesitant as she opened then closed her mouth. Finally the girl just shrugged it off "Never mind. You won't see him around anytime soon anyway".


Wang So and Wang Jung had left to Chungju, early in the morning. It was 4th prince's first time visiting his birth mother's hometown. Meanwhile Yoo clans had always been fond of 14th prince rather than the prince living in Shinju. Therefore Wang So's visit to Chungju this time stirred up curiosity in a lot of people. Among them, there wasn't Hae Soo.

She traced the words in Hajin's notebook while thinking about the poor girl's life.

3 years ago, Go Hajin had been only 16 years old, younger than her at this moment.

3 years ago, Hae Soo thought it was the end of her happy life when being married to 8th prince, but at somewhere else, it was truly the end of Go Hajin's life.

The mere thought made her heart sink. Then suddenly, Soo remembered Hajin the wolf.

Maybe Wang So had named her in memory of Go Hajin.


With 4th prince out of sight, all the thoughts about him were also out of Hae Soo's mind. She quickly focused on the work producing makeup powder.

Always being a quick learner, based on Hajin's notebooks and court lady Oh's help, after two weeks, Soo finished her first sample.

But the court lady shook her head. It was unable to use for makeup.

Soo took note the mistakes, readjusted the formula for a second attempt but there was no improvement.

Third time the charm, yet it was a failure too.

Which step did she go wrong? Which ingredient did she miss? Why did she follow Hajin's instructions but couldn't make the same product as her?

Those questions kept burning her mind.

And she wasn't even allowed to have a look at Hajin's imperfect concealer.

"It doesn't exist" Court lady Oh strongly cut her off when Soo slightly suggested the idea. "You must pretend that there's no kind of that cosmetic in this world and you will be the first one to create it. Hajin's work had its flaw but yours will be perfect. Be independent and don't follow her notes anymore."

However if not following those notes, Soo had no idea where to start.

That was her biggest problem right now.


It got colder days by days as the season had become winter. Dongjin lake was the most beautiful in spring and summer, but in winter it was the most boring place in the palace.

Hae Soo sat alone on the flat stone before her house, waiting for Woo Hee.

She had got used to the loneliness at this place, but not really enjoyed it.

Sometimes she wondered how the world outside was doing without her. How were Baek Ah nim, prince Wook, Chaerung and even 4th prince?

"It's dangerous, sitting there" A voice broke her train of thoughts, as Soo turned around, smiled at the woman approaching her. "I bring you good news" Woo Hee gave her a bright beam before helping her get back to the ground "Court lady Oh asked His majesty for you to visit your home this weekend. And he allowed it. We hope it may help you feel better and do a better job."


It had been exactly 1 month and 2 weeks since the day Hae Soo moved to Donjin lake. Somehow the lady felt slightly awkward to set foot in 8th prince's manor again when the servants were giving her some odd looks. However all her heart was at ease once seeing prince Wook's warm smile, welcoming his wife home.

The couple's first dinner together after a long time being apart was more cozy than ever. Unexpectedly 8th prince passed a small wooden box to Soo, with a shy smile on his lips.

"This is for you" She looked up at her husband, surprised then opened the box to find a jade bracelet. "A present for our wedding anniversary." He said.

Hae Soo stared at the beautiful bracelet in loss for words. She had totally forgot it, their 3rd year anniversary.

Meanwhile Wook had left his seat and stood before her. Gently, he took bracelet and wore it on her wrist "Our marriage didn't start off well. But gradually I realised my feelings. I truly care for you, Soo. Let's live a long happy life together"

It was far from a love confession but for the moment, his sincere words were enough to lift her spirit. Her lips curled up a happy smile.


"He should have said that he loved you" Chaerung grumbled in annoyance as if she was holding grudge against 8th prince, after Soo told her what happened at the dinner.

Then all of sudden, the maid pulled her lady in a corner to whisper something serious "Why don't you think about having babies with 8th prince?" Soo gasped audibly, staring at Chaerung as though she was alien. But the maid went on "It has been 3 years, my lady. You can't delay it forever especially when people start questioning why you haven't given birth to the prince's child. And now you even rarely stay at home."

Then the realisation hit Soo hard in the head. All those weird looks in the afternoon had their meanings. Of course there would be rumours about her not living with 8th prince. They didn't know she had to work for the king.

And what Chaerung was worried wasn't wrong though.

Staring down at the bracelet on her wrist, Soo knew, ready or not she couldn't delay it.

Finally Hae Soo made up her mind, which made her handmaiden grin widely.

She hurriedly dug all the clothes up to find the perfect dress for her lady spending the night with 8th prince.


Prince Wook almost choked on his tea at the appearance of his wife in the room. He couldn't help rooting to his spot, staring, which only made the atmosphere more awkward.

Meanwhile, Hae Soo was blushing furiously, barely able to look up at her husband and just fidgeted in anxiety and embarrassment. She held her breath once hearing the prince make his move. Then her eyes shut closed when he stopped a step in front of her.

Unexpectedly, Soo felt the cloth draping over her half-bare shoulder.

Instantly she opened her eyes and jerked her head up to meet the gentle smile of 8th prince.

"It doesn't matter what people said. Let's wait" He said softly, almost comforting "until standing before me, you don't feel uncomfortable anymore."

He might not know but his words had lifted a huge burden off her chest. A wave of relief washed over her body as the prince pulled her in a warm hug.

Soo mumbled the apology and thanks to her considerate husband while silently promising not to make him wait too long.

Lying together on the bed that night, 8th prince didn't take part in the talking much, but he let Soo tell him about her childhood, the time living in the palace and her new friend Woo Hee.

Then he learned one thing important that day: Hae Soo could be really talkative when she was in good mood.

Both the husband and wife fell into sleep with pleasant smiles on their lips.


The next day, despite Hae Soo's high spirits, Chaerung was disappointed since things hadn't gone accordingly as she expected. The maid was sulking childishly for no reason the whole day.

However, lady Hae didn't have time to care about her when 13th prince paid them a visit.

It turned out that 8th prince had invited him to their house so that Hae Soo could meet her dear friend.

Baek Ah updated Soo with the information of Hae clan and Myung Hee. Her cousin wasn't doing well lately. Though Soo knew Myung Hee often got sick every change of season, the young girl couldn't help feeling worried.

Myung Hee must miss her as much as she missed her.

"She will be fine" Baek Ah assured "After having finished the king's assignment, you could always go back to the Hae hometown and visit her" At here Soo just sighed deeply. She didn't know when her work could be finished or if it would ever be.

Since they were on this topic already, 13th prince looked around in caution, then leaned closer to Hae Soo, carefully whispered "You don't happen to do something relating to Queen Yoo, do you?" She widened eyes in surprise, quickly shook her head. "Then why does she ask people around about you?" Baek Ah frowned in a deep thought, while Soo turned away, playing clueless.

Thinking thoroughly, her work did have something relating to queen Yoo, or to be more exact someone.

4th prince's face flashed into her mind. It was quite a time since he had left and she wondered if he returned yet.

Would it be too obvious if she asked about Wang So right after Baek Ah mentioning queen Yoo? She pondered.

Finally, Hae Soo opened her mouth, but not talking about 4th prince. She asked him to tell the story of someone with dual personalities. And 13th prince happily obliged.

"They are quite pitiful to be honest." Baek Ah commented once coming to the end of his story "More than one person sharing a physical body, it's impossible to having a normal life. Except when the personalities agree to live together in harmony, like So hyung's case." Hae Soo almost dropped her tea cup once hearing the name, which didn't go unnoticed by the prince. He chuckled in amusement "Just kidding. I just find his frequent change of character resemble a split personality person."

Soo gave a pretending sigh of relief, while contemplating deeply.

So she wasn't the only one who had that thought. Baek Ah nim also found 4th prince's inconsistent character too.


At the end of the day, the Royal Chamber had someone to pick Lady Hae Soo back to the palace. A man in black with a big hat and dark veil covering his face, riding a horse carriage, showed up at the gate of 8th prince's residence.

The prince stared at that man in suspicion, so he stopped Hae Soo getting in the carriage with him.

"Normally the Royal Chamber would have an eunuch or a royal guard to pick up the lady, but who are you?" He inquired the strange man.

"I'm a secret agent, working for the Chamber, your Highness." He said in a low hoarse voice while showing the prince his special royal card as a proof of identity.

Prince Wook studied it for a while before finally letting Soo go.

The horse carriage slowly drove off, going to the palace direction. But just when 8th prince was out of sight, the man changed the route.

"Aren't we going to the palace?" Soo peered out the small window and wondered aloud.

"We need to change the carriage, my lady" The man's voice had changed. He didn't sound like when he talked to 8th prince anymore.

"Who are you?" Panic rose inside Soo's chest. Immediately she poked her head out, to have a look at the driver who now had taken his hat and veil off.

"Long time no see, my lady" He turned his head back, smiling at the sight of her jaw dropping in an utter shock. He was the prince in her latest conversation with 13th prince.


"Why are you staring at me the whole trip?" Wang So asked in curiosity, when offering his hand to help the lady getting off the carriage.

They had stopped at a clearing in the deep forest when the sun was disappearing over the horizon. This was their meeting point with Woo Hee, yet apparently the female guard was late, again.

Soo turned away without answering his question. It was impolite to stare, but she couldn't help it, especially after hearing about people having split personality.

"Now you don't pretend mute anymore. So talk" She threw him a glance when his intense gaze didn't leave her. He was still waiting for her response. It was almost like a silent battle to get a word out of her mouth.

Eventually, Hae Soo gave in.

"It feels like there are two of you" She timidly said, didn't dare to look at him. She didn't even know if it was right to say the truth to him.

"How come?" The prince sounded like he was trying to hold back a laugh.

"Like you have 2 different characters."

"How different?"

"It's... " She couldn't come up with a proper answer. And just when she looked up, Wang So had stood right before her face.

In a swift movement, his arm encircled her waist, pulling the lady flush against him.

"Like this?" A playful smirk spread across his face with twinkles of amusement in his eyes.

Soo froze.

It happened again.

But not like the time in the small cottage when she was irritated by their closeness, this time she was petrified by the power he held over her body. It reminded her of the time on the mountain.

He realised it too that how much influence he was having on her. After that his smirk turned into a smile, while his arm slowly left her.

Soo was still in daze until he flicked her forehead. Not too hard but hurt enough to snap her back to reality.

"You foolish girl, how can there be two..." His sentence wasn't finished when out of nowhere an arrow was shot at them.

In a flash, 4th prince shoved the girl down, using his body to cover her. Then immediately he pulled Soo along, hiding behind the carriage, before the second arrow could reach their spot.

More arrows kept flying toward the two until a loud high whistle filled the air.

Shortly afterward, another horse carriage arrived. Quickly Woo Hee jumped down and went to check the prince and the lady.

"I'm sorry, your Highness, we came early, so this place is exposed. Though I tried to lure them away, yet there must have been one or two assassins returning to ambush you here."

4th prince said nothing but quickly released Hae Soo from his protective embrace and handed her over to Woo Hee. Only at that moment, Soo realised that he had been shot by an arrow. How incredibly that the prince didn't appear to be bother by it.

"Where is he?" Wang So simply asked while pulling the arrow out from his left shoulder then threw it away.

"Chasing after them, your Highness" Woo Hee unchained a horse for 4th prince to ride.

When he was about to hop on the horse, Hae Soo couldn't help reaching out to him.

"Your wound" Her eyes averted to the blood-dripping injury, but he gave her a slight smile

"It's nothing. Woo Hee will take care of you"

"There're the royal guards too" The girl added, thought that the lady was still frightened by the attack.

Without any other words, Wang So left at the same time other guards reached them. In the midst of their hasty departure, Hae Soo was still able to pick up the thrown-away arrow and bring it with her back to Dongjin lake.


Soo paced back and forth in anxiety. After safely dropping her at the lake house, Woo Hee left in hurry.

To report to the king or to help 4th prince, she didn't know.

She stared out the window. Eyes fixed on the small cottage, hoping the light to be lit but there was only the pouring rain in the darkness of night.

Then suddenly she heard a strange noise of the wooden door being scratched. Quickly Hae Soo opened the door and there she saw the white wolf.

Hajin's fur got soaked by the rain, but the visible red stain on her was visible.

Panic took over the girl as she knelt down to check the wolf.

However, Hajin stepped back out of her hand. The wolf had no wound as the blood wasn't hers. Her head slightly tilted as if gesturing for the person to follow.

Without a second thought, Hae Soo ran out into the rain with Hajin.


Reaching the small cottage, it took Soo some seconds to wipe off the rain on her face and get used to the darkness.

Then to her horror, there was a body lying immobile on the floor.

She stood dumbfounded in shock for a second when Hajin came nuzzled against the body and started whimpering, which finally awakened her.

Hurriedly, the girl lit the light up and started to help the man with plenty injuries on his body.


Soo slid on the floor exhausted. After bandaging all Wang So's wounds and putting him on the bed, there was no energy left. So, she was just resting for a moment before running to find help.

Throwing a glance at the man nearby, she couldn't help wondering why. Why did people keep trying to kill him? And why did she keep seeing him in this situation? It felt like the past was repeating itself.

Unexpectedly, 4th prince moved. For a second, Soo thought he was awoken, but he wasn't. Then at the uncovered half of his face, a hot tear rolled down on his cheek.

What could be so painful to make a man crying in his unconsciousness? Soo's heart ached terribly at the thought and the sight of his tear. Slowly and carefully, her hand reached out to wipe it away.

Suddenly at that moment, someone from behind forcefully hit her, which rendered the girl unconscious.