A/N: Sorry for the delay; I added the secret meeting in the last minute. It took some time for me to write it down.

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Chapter 16: We got married

Myung Hee

"Thank you for bringing him here," she said.

"You don't have to thank me, I am glad you asked me to help, but this used to be our place," he pouted.

"Well, I want them to have it because I won't need it anymore," she replied, smiling.

"Is he going to divorce you?" he asked, clenching his fist.

"He doesn't have a choice. I am happy to know that he liked me back. All these years, I thought it was one-sided, but when we realized it was mutual, it was too late for both of us. I pray that he should be happy. Tears were flowing steadily from her eyes.

"I am sorry that I couldn't protect you when you are hurting. If only I were older enough to intervene in your marriage. You wouldn't be this sad."

She laughed. "Oh, look, my little brother has grown up and used big words." She teased him.

"Baek Ah, if you want me to be happy and protected, Please take off her. Protect her like you wanted to protect me. Make sure she smiles all the time." They both were staring at the couple who were smiling at each other near the pond

Wang So

He never thought Baek Ah would bring him here to see here. He thought they would go out for a walk to get out of the palace for the time being. Well, he doesn't regret the turn of events to hear talking and complaining. He wishes he could say everything to her all about their past, but he will scare her off. Who would be the right mind to believe what he went through?. He will tell her when she becomes his Hae Soo. The one who loved and trusted him unconditionally. Not a teenage Hae Soo, who is just happy about the attention.

Hae Soo

They weren't able to say farewell before they were separated. She felt sad. This one week, being separated reminded her of the past where people and time separated them. He was smiling and happy to see her. She is delighted to thaw his heart after the wedding. She will show that he is capable of getting and giving love to everyone. Now, she is just happy to play the role of a foolish girl in love with him.

The wedding

Wang So

Thanks to Baek Ah and Lady Hae, they were able to meet once a week. Now the wait is over. The wedding day is here. All that he prays to heaven that this day should go without any hitch. After that, he doesn't care if hell turns loose. He knows he can protect her; no one can separate them.

They were all dressed for the wedding; Prince Wook came to greet him and inform him that he will be with his wife during the ceremony as Hae Soo's family.

Hae Soo

They were getting married today. She was dressed in red and blue. As she was escorted to the palace in the palanquin, she couldn't help being scared. Last night she couldn't get a wink of sleep as she was excited for today.

Somewhere in the corner of her heart, she is scared as things are going smoothly for her, unlike last time. She worried something big is going to happen. She prays that nothing should happen today. After today, she will be his wife, something she wanted to be for a long time.

King Taejo

Palace was decorated beautifully to celebrate his son's wedding. He never thought he would witness Wang So wedding. He knew his son was held as a hostage in Kang Clan and tortured regularly. He was furious. Sometimes he had to be king of Goryeo over Wang so's father.

All of his family were present; only clan leaders and court officials were current. The wedding was open for the public, but the palace was heavily guarded.

His thoughts were disturbed by a gong sounded, which announced the groom's entry, followed by another gong sound where the bride entered.

Together they made it to the platform where they will get married by the priest.

Wang So

She looked so beautiful. He never thought this day would come where she will be married to him. He thanked all the gods who gave him a second chance.

Hae Soo

She was holding back her tears. Finally, she is getting married to him. She belongs to him, and he belongs to her. They belong to each other.

Myung Hee

I never thought I would be alive to see her getting married. She looks so beautiful. Now, she knows that Prince So would protect her, cherish her, and love her forever.

Princess Yeon Hwa

She liked her brother, Prince So, romantically, but he cannot give her what she wants. With a scar on his face, he can never become a King. She is happy that Prince So got married to someone who sees him, not his scar. Their union will not cause any threat. She was fully aware that Kang and Yoo clan wouldn't support him under any circumstance. They keep him for namesake. She needs to make use of the new marriage decree to get what she wants.

Queen Yoo

This is the girl who saved her Jung from danger. She was about to offer her marriage proposal with Jung when she found that her Jung was fond of her. He once again ruined her plans. She is beautiful, but it was regrettable for her to marry him. She couldn't help feel bad of the girl who had put up to So's temper and scars.

Hae Soo

When the wedding ceremony was over, She was exhausted, and people never stopped to greet them or gift them. She wants to go home and sleep. The wedding banquet was over the long back, but people were still here. She doesn't whether it would be rude to leave before them.

Wang So

He was so excited that he couldn't sit straight. He got a lot of gifts, insulting looks, sneer, and distasteful look. He wasn't bothered at it. It was a really happy day to waste on others. He saw his wife nodding off. He needs to take her before she falls asleep here.

He got a house near Wook's residence so that she could visit her sister. It was smaller than Wook or other brother's residence, but he could imagine their kids growing there. They left the banquet and reached their house. He had the only handful of servants, which were recommended by General Park. By the time they came home. His wife was fast asleep on his shoulders. He carried her to his chambers and laid her down. He changed out of his wedding robes while asking maids to do the same to his wife without disturbing her. It was a challenging task. They were able to remove her wedding robe and her headpiece. She was left in her underclothes only to be covered blanket. He snuck into the blanket and pulled into his arms, and He was watching her sleep peacefully. He kissed her forehead before going back to sleep.

A/N: Thank you for reading. At the end of part 1, all your questions will be answered. Three more chapters until the end of Part I. As for the title, I plan to use "Third time around." Thank you, towersita, for your recommendation. Let me know what you all think of it.

-AG