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Chapter 10: Boon or Bane?
King Taejo
King saw the interaction between the brothers. He knew Wang So will help Mu forever if he grants this one wish.
"I will give my permission to marry General Hae's daughter as Hae Clan leaders already support Prince Wook. By giving up their court seat to Hwangbo clan a few years ago but I would like to meet this girl who is going to be my daughter soon."
King ordered Ji Mong to look into dates for marriage. He wants Clan members to consider this decree seriously. Prince So's wedding could be set as an example for other princes as well.
Wang So thanked his father exited a court with King's permission letter to marry Hae Soo.
Wang So
He knew he had to act quickly before something else could rob him of marrying His Soo. He knows that she expects a grand proposal from him. He started making plans accordingly to show her that he can love and protect her.
Hae Soo
When she heard rumors about King's marriage decree. Though she doesn't know the contents of the decree. She knows that Princess Yeon Hwa can't marry her Prince.
She came to know about this fact because of Princess's bitter and foul mood. Hae Soo was lucky to avoid an encounter with a human time bomb. She was also happy that no clan came forward to ask his hand's in marriage. She prayed to the heavens and ask them for another opportunity for her to marry him.
She was invited to visit the palace along with Myung Hee, 8th Prince, and Princess Yeon Hwa. This time she didn't make any soap to please any royal members. Princess disappeared to greet her father while 8th Prince and her sister went to greet Queen HwangBo. Hae Soo was left on her own to venture palace grounds. Her past memories had too much blood. She still has nightmares about her past. As she was wandering through the palace, unknowingly, her feet were taking to the lotus pond. She was surprised to find her Prince. She called out to him, "Your Highness."
Wang So
His first plan was to take her boating into the lake; the main problem is the weather. It's winter in Goryeo, which meant frozen lake and no boating. He needs to think about another idea. He can't take her to the sea because it will cold there too. He could ask her at night when there are stars. Hae Soo loves stars and used to tell weird stories about them. He pretended to listen to her strange stories, but he was mesmerized by her voice and beauty. Sometimes he could hear calling him "Your Highness" just like now. He turned his head towards the source of the sound. He gasped when he saw her walking towards him on the snow-covered ground wearing red and white hanbok looking like a water goddess. It took him some time to realize that he wasn't dreaming. It wasn't a dream, and she was here in the palace.
Hae Soo
Her heart was beating faster as she walked towards him. He looked so handsome. She had to resist her urges to run towards him, hug him, and kiss him. She greeted him again. He was still staring at her. After a few seconds, he broke their eye contact and looked away. He asked her, "What are you doing here?
"I came here along with Prince Wook and his family. They are all busy greeting their parents while I was free to venture"
She turned and looked at her favorite pond. The pond never ceases to amaze her with its beauty. She remembers the time when she used to wait for her Prince every day at this pond for almost a year. She exclaimed, "Woah, What a beautiful view!"
He agreed with her. "Yes, it is stunning, but he was looking at her, not at the pond.
Wang So
She was lovely. He can never get tired of looking at her. He knew now is the right time to ask her. Wang So was distracted by her beautiful face, so he stared at the lake when he asked her.
"Are you aware of the King's new decree?"
She stiffened on hearing King's new decree. She nodded, "Yes, your highness."
"You see, no clan came forward to seek my hand in marriage, and no two princes can marry into the same clan." He stated the contents of the marriage decree.
Hae Soo
She wanted to run away and hide in her chambers and never come out. She didn't want him to tell her about the marriage decree or its contents in detail. She lost hope when she heard that no two princes can marry into the same clan. She was hoping he would protest against the marriage decree.
"Your highness, do you not like this marriage decree?" she asked hopefully.
"No, I very much welcome it. This decree would guarantee Crown Prince's safety. No one would dare to hurt royal members. All Princes and Clans will be of equal status."
She lost her chance in this time-line as well. Tears started flowing free on her face.
"Also, King granted me permission to marry. You see, I come under a special clause. I am already supported by Yoo and Kang Clan to decide whomever I want to marry."
She asked, "Have you decided, then? She asked fearfully. She knows it can't be her.. now that he explained in detail about the special clause. She was worried whether that he has decided to marry Princess Yeon Hwa this time too. He sighed and answered, "Yes."
Wang So
He needs to find a way to stop her from asking more questions. He would have proposed to her by now if she wasn't interrupting his speech. Her last question threw him out of a loop. She asked him, "Who is it?". If only he could find the right way to answer her questions. Before he could answer, they were interrupted by a nosy astronomer.
A/N: I hope you all like this chapter.
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-AG
