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Chapter 17: Expect the unexpected

Lady Hae Myung Hee

She was worried about what would happen tomorrow as her clan requested to meet her husband privately. She knew they would talk about her divorce and his marriage to another girl from their family.

She was worried about her husband's reaction to it. If he declines, it will affect Hae Soo's marriage because she knew her clan would plan to support Prince So. She was suddenly feeling dizzy. She was glad if she dies now. Her husband would have no other option to marry someone else. She was about to fall, expecting a hard fall, but someone caught her. It was her husband and Prince Baek Ah, who was on either side. They were calling for help before she fell unconscious.

Wang Wook

He came to see her and to check how she was faring after the wedding. It was a good thing he came to see her. He caught before she falls. He called a royal physician. The last few weeks were difficult as they were all busy preparing for the wedding. He knew Hae Soo was taking care of her sister's health. He doesn't know whether she took her medicines properly. He blames himself for her situation. He needs to be more attentive to her health. On top it off, Hae Clan members wish to meet him. He knew why exactly they were going to meet and what exactly is going to be discussed. If it was just the clan members he could manage, her sister would also be there. On top it off, Myung Hee is sick, the discussion is going to one-sided tomorrow. He wasn't worried about tomorrow's events as Myung Hee need his attention and focus. He was going to ask her to share the room with the room until she gets better.

His running thoughts were disturbed by royal physician arrival.

"How is she? "he asked.

"Is she alright?" Baek Ah asked

"How long does she have," Princess Yeon Hwa asked

He stared at his sister's question. That girl needs to learn how to mind her own business. Baek Ah looked at Yeon Hwa in disbelief. He turned back to the royal physician.

"Your highness, Nothing to worry, both baby and mother are healthy."

"baby?" everyone asked in surprise, which startled the royal physician.

"Yes, your highness." He continued

He rushed inside the chamber, where his wife was sleeping peacefully. He was so happy that she is pregnant with his child but worried at the same time about their health. He will make sure they are given proper care. He will appoint a court physician to stay in his residence to check up on his wife regularly. He will be with her every day from now on, showering all the attention and love she deserved from him.

He snuggled beside her and took her into his arms, and he softly kissed her forehead. His happiness had no limit. His wife is pregnant, healthy, and doesn't need to divorce his wife, and they all love each other.

Wang Baek Ah

He knew his half-sister was cold never expected her to be an ice princess. He had to restrain himself when she asked such a question about Lady Hae. When he heard about Myung Hee's pregnancy, he cannot help but give his sister a smirk and smug look. He was excited for Myung Hee though he was sad that he lost his first love to Prince Wook. She finally found her happiness. He didn't want to disturb the couple.

Princess Yeon Hwa

She was happy that her brother is getting an heir even though she wants to be re-married. She is ambitious as she enjoys her brother to live a happy life. Now, she needs a plan for her future. She knows being a King's sister wouldn't keep her in SongAk. She needs to marry a prince. Not just a prince but a prince who will be crowned soon.

Prince Yo

He received an invitation from Princess YeonHwa to meet secretly. He was waiting for her in Wook's study as it was suggested to be the safest place to meet. As he was pondering why she wanted a meeting, he overlooked her entrance. He was startled when she touched his shoulders.

She sat down opposite him.

"I will cut to the chase, Divorce your first wife, and marry me."

He knew YeonHwa had feelings for his middle brother. So, and he was shocked to hear such a declaration from her. He thought YeonHwa would cause an uproar to stop So wedding, but she was proposing marriage.

He loved YeonHwa so profoundly that he knew she has another reasoning for that. She resembles his mom at times like this.

He smirked and replied, "I thought you would tame the wolf-dog, a sudden change of heart?"

"My brother and Prince So are useless. They can never give what I want, but you can."

"I am glad to know that you think highly of me, but what is it that I can give, not your lover, or your brother couldn't."

"Well, of course, the throne."

"what do you mean?" is this girl reckless to discuss treason openly.

"I know that you were behind the attacks on the Crown Prince during the ritual. If I am not wrong, you want to eliminate Crown Prince Mu and take the throne for yourselves. My brother is disinterested in palace politics, and Prince So can never become a king as long as he carries that scar on his face."

"Even if I divorce my wife from a powerful family and marry you who can never support politically. I lose my chances to dethrone Crown Prince."

" It is true, I cannot support you politically, but I can help you eliminate all your enemies one by one. don't underestimate me, my brother."

She continues, "The marriage decree is now in our favor to get married. I cannot married to another clan as they would show to support my brother Wook and he will have three clan support, which is against the decree. If I marry you, you will gain Wook and Hae Clan support and my brains to eliminate Crown prince and other possible successors."

"what will you do if I say no?"

"I will eliminate your chances to become Crown Prince and target the Prince, who has a chance to become the King. Think, my brother, you get the girl you desired and your throne."

She started to leave the room. Prince Yo is not a fool to underestimate the power of royal women. He pulled her back in his arms and kissed her hard. "I accept and now tell me how can I have both?"

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