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Chapter 11: Will you marry me?

Hae Soo

She was bracing for his answer, but he looked at hurtful. She guessed it wasn't her. She is not the one who is going to be his wife. Before he could answer, they were interrupted by Ji Mong, who announced that King wanted to meet them. She was heart-broken and didn't bother to find out why King wanted to meet her.

King Taejo

He was interested in finding out why his estranged son is suddenly showing interest in this girl standing in front of him with his 4th son beside her. She looks very pale. He cleared throat and asked her, "Are you afraid of me, Lady Hae?"

She straightened up and replied, "No, Your Majesty, I am not afraid of him as you are good and wise King." She caught his attention with her words.

"Why I am wise and good?, Lady Hae," he asked her. She couldn't reply for some time. "You better not utter empty flattery towards me, Lady Hae" He raised his voice.

"Your Highness is a good king because he united all three nations to form Goryeo and made everyone as Goryeo's citizen. Your Highness is wise King because of marriage decree as it protects the royal family and brings peace among clan members." She answered him honestly.

He laughed loudly at her response. "Yes, you are right." He continued to "Does that mean you accept the marriage proposal from the royal family."

Hae Soo

Hae Soo was scared, hoping that she wouldn't cut her hand this time too though some things have changed; she never expected to find herself in an almost similar situation. Her confused face answered his questions. Her Prince stepped forward to answer his question. "Forgive me, your Highness, I hadn't time to inform about the marriage proposal" Now she was more confused, her Prince is okay with her marrying his father. He knew about this, and he didn't inform her about this. He was busy talking about his marriage with Princess Yeon Hwa to her. She wanted to throw something at his actions and stomp away from this situation. He always diverts and runs away from the discussion and hides the truth. She was so angry at him. King's voice interrupted her thoughts.

"Then, I am honored to inform her about the marriage proposal'.

"As Wang So's father and your father's best friend, I ask you this" she was so baffled by his words.

"Will you marry my son, Wang So, and become my daughter-in-law?" she held her breath. She couldn't believe her ears.

"Your Majesty, yes, I will. I am really honored" She was happy and wanted to jump up and down in joy. King smiled down at her. She looked at her Prince, who was smiling at her.

All this time, she was worried he would marry Princess Yeon Hwa, but it was her. She is going to be Wang So's wife.

Wang So

His proposal plans were first thwarted by the weather, later by Choi Ji Mong and finally by his father. She went back home with Wook and his family. He couldn't see her than that night. If he had asked her hand, he would have known whether she liked him or not. Since his father asked her on his behalf, he was worried whether she agreed because it was prepositioned by King Taejo. Wang So couldn't blame his father. After she left their counsel, the King was so happy that he did something like a father to Wang So. He returned to his chamber in Wook's residence with mixed feelings. He was delighted to see his father happy and smiling at him while scared that Hae Soo would hate him. As she doesn't have any other option other than marrying him. He remembered how angry she was last time when she or other Prince were forced into marriage. He went bed thinking about her.

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