Tuesday, June 12, 2018

SCARLET HEART, RYEO --Roman Under The Absolute Monarchy, Eight





Prince Wang So grabbed Hae Soo's hand, pushed the girl to a patch of his eyes as bright as the embers as he stared at the adorable face, "Look at my face carefully," the Prince's voice as if the sound of a snake hiss, he has been humiliated by Prince Wang Eun for Wang Yo's whisper at this birthday party. Hae Soo following Prince Wang So's request, staring at the face without the mask, she had seen it accidentally in the pool of the castle bath. In the vicinity of the left eye of the 4th Prince, there is a scratch that causes the handsome face to be blamed.  Wang So should always cover it with a mask. “Your eyes ... I really hate. Never see me with that view ...." Prince Wang So's words are like threats. He does not need to be pitied like a helpless person.
"How exactly did I look at The Majesty?" Hae Soo is again afraid this time, it turns out to be a wolf name for Prince Wang So, his anger brings fear.
"Do not you feel sorry for me? Pity me! Do you think I like pity? Do you know what it feels like to be pitied by someone like you? Stay away from my sight. The next time I will not let you!" Still in anger Prince Wang So let go of his hand, letting Hae Soo pause a thousand languages, standing on a stout palace pole soaring without a word. This birthday party ends up unpleasantly. Prince Wang So looked away, walked away never looking back, Hae Soo could only stare at the prince's back.
Prince Wang So still harboured his anger until nightfall, he lay with a troubled mind on the balcony of the stair tower, where Ji Mong worked while looking at the full moon. The sunny sky was studded with thousands of stars, it's light shining as if a precious stone were scattered. Full light perfected the sky, this time of night not mean dark black. When Prince Baek Ah came, Prince Wang So pretended to be asleep.
"I'm sorry, I can not do anything about Eun's request. He should not have asked for it", Prince Baek Ah apologized, knowing how deeply uncomfortable Wang So felt, since Prince Wang Yo's whispered to Wang Eun's ear.
"I noticed you did not see the defect in my face," Prince Wang So replied, knowing that Baek Ah is different from Wang Yo.
"Why do you have to close your eyes, not see my face?" Wang So asked.
"I do not think Hyungnim wants me to see him. Did I hurt you?" Baek Ah tries to calm the heart of Wang So, he does have to cheer up and give encouragement. The 4th prince is not alone in this palace.
"Human feelings are sometimes difficult to control. I am annoyed with one person who sees me and I am also annoyed with others who do not see me. I do not even understand, what the feeling really is", Prince Wang So still stares at the star and bright moonlight, the atmosphere of the night is different from his dark and moody feelings. He did not know what to do in a sullen mood, except silence. The presence of Baek Ah seemed to add to the sheen of the starlight. No one is actually left out of the palace walls and is completely alone. Whatever is and will happen, so Wang So's face is unable to deny any other prince. “Glad you came to a starry night", Prince Wang So finally sighed, he would never be able to resist fate, as bad as any under brilliant light, the two princes smile. Above the sky was drifting in the mood, as if a velvety black velvet stretch strewn with starred stars. The moon of the moon becomes the only one captivating of all that is displayed.
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The Majesty King today sits as quiet as the years that have taken place when Sanggung Oh performs a regular duty as a palace makeup expert. Hae Soo prepares to help him, "Soo, you have become  already a Damiwon woman",  the King's voice heavy and deep.
"All because of The Majesty's generosity", Hae Soo bowed, not expecting the King to speak of her.
"Do you still often meet the princes?" King Taejo's voice turns into a cynic.
"Sorry, lately I rarely meet," Hae Soo replied.
"You are a clever girl and know where you are," deep down King Taejo admits this girl's ingenuity.
"It's time to comb The Majesty's hair," Sanggung Oh said, Hae Soo was backing out of the room.
Cautiously Sanggung Oh combs the King's long hair, tying it at the top while incorporating wooden hair habits. Suddenly the voice of the maid, "Queen Yoo's coming".
Queen Yoo comes into the room, her smile turns cynical at the sight of Sanggung Oh's hairstyling the king. Sanggung Oh will never be able to wear the clothes of a queen's greatness, she will never have the power as if the empress. However, Queen Yoo knows where indeed The Royal Majesty lays the heart. She was the first person in charge after Wang Geon, but the King only considered her a greedy lady. Why should there be a Sanggung Oh in this palace?
"Let me be the one who styled The Majesty's hair", Queen Yoo's eyes turned into a red while staring at Sanggung Oh. This woman is only an herbalist, but the distance with The Majesty is very close, even a queen can not infiltrate the cracks. "Do you have to use a wooden hairpiece that is not valuable to The Majesty?" The burning in the pit of Queen Yoo burned to be a tongue of fire, she is always uncomfortable with the presence of Sanggung Oh, she wants this woman to stay away at the immeasurable distance of the palace, but the herbalist is always close to the King.
 "Goryeo was in a drought. I told her to make my appearance look normal", King Taejo replied, he knew the Queen's hatred of Sanggung Oh. He also knew where the hate came from. Queen Yoo can not resist the will of the king, he puts a hair ornament on the King's head, so that his eyes can not be separated.
While Hae Soo immediately do other tasks after helping Sanggung Oh to arrange the appearance of the King. She prepared a pitcher of ginger moxa for Queen Hwang Bo, white tea for Prince Wang Wook, 4th Prince receives with a smile, "Thank you", he had also said, always nice to meet with Hae Soo, though now she is a lady. This day all the Prince gathered for tea together, Prince Wang Eun can not even mask the pleasure when drinking the pear juice provided Hae Soo. Prince Wang Jung also looks happy, he gets the green tea he likes most. However, Prince Wang So refuses a pot of tea with a sarcastic tone, "This is not the time for tea. Goryeo is hit by drought, is it worth having fun?" The 4th prince is concerned about the fate of ordinary people who have to struggle to get a jug of water. Long rain never gushed, the sky seemed angry, the air blistered in the heat.
 "The 4th Prince is right, the drought has worsened since last winter. The people of Goryeo have begged the heavens. We must live a simple life and restraint", Queen Hwang Bo justified Prince Wang So's words, then all the princes were silent, all-knowing the meaning of drought, when the water is very hard to come by, even for one cup of hot tea though, tasted bland.
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After the supper Hae Soo meets with Prince Baek Ah, she needs to ask, "Is it true that Prince's praise is that the Prince's favourite drink is fresh tea leaves and his favourite food is honey cake?" Hae Soo needs certainty, Prince Wang So does not look happy with the tea served.
"Right, I always find out the drinks and favourite foods of the prince. That question I once answered ", Prince Baek Ah said briefly.
"But why would Prince Wang So not have the pleasure of sipping him? I still have trouble reading, even though I've been studying hard for that", Hae Soo confused, she was disappointed that Prince Wang So was not being as friendly as ever.
" You'd better ask the question. What should you do so that he will not be angry anymore", Prince Baek Ah glances at Hae Soo's sweet face even though she is only wearing a lady's outfit. Apparently this lady was troubled by the cold attitude of Wang So.
"If the 4th Prince saw that I could ask. Prince Wang So has returned to being nice to another prince, but he still looks away to me?" Hae Soo needs to be surprised by his strange attitude 4th Prince.
"That's right ... So have forgiven the Prince of the 10th. Or between So Hyungnim and you there is something special .... " Prince Baek Ah stares at Hae Soo deeply, her face looks changed, flushed red.
"Better I go now, there is a maid coming ", Hae Soo rushes away, she did not want any palace servant to see her talking as a good friend to a prince. However, Prince Baek Ah stifled his steps deliberately. Hae Soo gets upset, her eyes look bulging.
 "You look prettier with your eyes bulging?" Prince Baek Ah does not feel guilty a bit naughty, Prince never understands, if Hae Soo thinks he has gone mad.
 "This is your punishment for not can alleviate the anger of the brother, the 4th Prince", Baek Ah whispered, from a far Sanggung Oh can see, how intimate Hae Soo looks like a lady while chatting with a prince. This time Hae Soo is helpless, she shows a sour face, so Baek Ah pushes the girl's body toward all the servants, he goes away.
 "Sorry, prince just jokes", Hae Soo tries to defend herself in front of all servants. Suddenly s one waiter accidentally tackles Hae Soo's leg, until the girl falls. Another waiter spills her dirty clothes all over Hae Soo's body.
"What's going on?!" Suddenly Sanggung Oh comes in, loudly moaning all the servants. Hae Soo is rushing to pick up the dirty clothes scattered around her, she has been treated haphazardly by palace servant, it turns out in this place she is nothing. While the other waiter immediately left the place before Sanggung Oh's anger became so. The maids feel strange with Hae Soo's daily being too close with Prince Goryeo. A thing that should not happen between a lady and a descendant of The Majesty King. Finally Hae Soo meets with a pair of cold eyes Sanggung Oh. The punishment goes on, Hae Soo raises her hand, Sanggung Oh puts a book on it.
"The Latest Health Revision, The Tang Edition", which contains health records on the use of various drugs. Next book titled, "About Extra Health".
 "The book on various herbs written by Chen Cang Qi from the Tang Dynasty, I have read everything," Hae Soo voiced, why should she be punished in this way? Sanggung Oh look at Hae Soo in disbelief, is not this girl unable to read Chinese characters?
"If so, I will add more books to read. Think about your mistakes for four hours, "Sanggung Oh puts herself behind the table. A pair of cold eyes stared at Hae Soo, in front of her the girl still held up the book. "All this, because of your fault".
 "What's my mistake?" Hae Soo never even understood what her mistake really was?
 "The mistake will arise, when a lady or waiter the palace is close to a prince. Never see or speak to a prince, then you will not suffer like this", Sanggung Oh warns.
"I have known the princes long before I even entered the palace. I never seduce or seduce them as anyone thinks", Hae Soo is still difficult to accept, that being friends with a prince is a mistake.
"You are wrong, if you have to remain good friends with the prince. Look at the scars in your hands. You cancels the marriage of the King by dripping blood. I do not want to see Damiwon messing about you. Stay away from the prince", Sanggung Oh affirms, she knows the bad effects of a lady's relationship with Prince Goryeo. Really love a prince without calculation? Without needing strong support from a woman around the throne? Hae Soo never understood, she was too small to just understand. She has to wait a while to understand.
Sanggung Oh is now continuing the habit of eating a bowl of porridge as a daily menu. Hae Soo never saw this herbalist eating everyday food, except porridge. "I can only eat porridge, various dishes and flour will make the tongue difficult to distinguish the taste of tea", Sanggung Oh seemed to understand the question mark in Hae Soo, she felt needs to answer. As for Hae Soo feeling tired, she wants to lower her hand, but Sanggung Oh glances, "Raise your hands back as I command", the voice is firm. Hae Soo can not resist. She must obey, or the punishment will be even harder. It is not easy living inside the palace walls, there are too many rules that can not be violated. Prince Wang Eun came out of the palace complaining, the drought had a difficult result in many things, especially the fulfilment of the need for water and the hotter air. The food menu becomes less diverse, the atmosphere at the dinner table is less exciting as on a typical day.
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The 10th Prince intends to seek fresh air. He never realized, Park Soon Duk followed from behind, the general's daughter hiding behind the pillar. The face always looked happy when she could see Prince Wang Eun. The prince who was always present in the dreams. Suddenly Park Soon Duk had stood in front of Prince Wang Eun, shocking the prince. "Are not you the woman in the bear feather? Why should it always be in this place?" Prince Wang Eun is annoyed, he never wanted Park Soon Duk's presence in his life.
" I ... I ... I .... " Park Soon Duk nervous, she always trouble putting together words when chatting with Prince Wang Eun.
 "What exactly do you want to say? Do you know now there is nothing exciting to do here?" Prince Wang Eun complains, he feels pissed.
Park Soon Duk smiles," There's something fun we can do. Let ...." The General's daughter smiled she would point out somewhere, so that she could be near the Prince of the 10th. Soon the two of them are already on a field of weeds, Soon Duk sits next to Wang Eun. The girl's heartfelt peaceful, she felt the whole world as if it belonged to her.
 "When will a sparrow come?" Prince Wang Eun can not wait.
"Better do not speak up ", Park Soon Duk put a finger on her lips, calm atmosphere needed to bring a bird. Prince Wang Eun can not wait, he intends to leave, but Park Soon Duk pulls her hand.
 "Do not be noisy, look there is a bird that will enter the trap", the general’s daughter reminded. Prince Wang Eun wanted to pull the rope, but Park Soon Duk hold it, the girl felt her whole body floating as her hand held the hands of Prince 10th. A bird caught in a cage, Soon Duk immediately pulls the rope.
"Yes, you can. I caught him! Are we going to cook and eat this bird?" Prince Wang Eun asked as he approached the trap. Park Soon Duk picked up the bird from the trap.
"How many more birds should we catch?" Park Soon Duk asked, casually breaking its neck to death. The General's daughter never realized, Prince Wang Eun was surprised to see her actions. Beautiful tearing atmosphere no longer shaped.
"Killer Basics! How can you break a cute little bird neck! Are you really a human being?" Soft heart of Prince Wang Eun was torn as he saw a cute bird having died with a limp neck. Why is a woman willing to kill innocent creatures? The 10th Prince became very angry, so he left Park Soon Duk alone. From a distance, General Park saw the shadow of Prince Wang Eun with a sad look. The prince seemed to leave his beloved daughter in an angry manner.
While Park Soon Duk sat down, did Prince Wang Eun have to swallow the bird alive? The gentle gust of wind changed as if the tongue of a knife scratched her skin. She could not understand the attitude of Prince Wang Eun, Wang Geon's son never know the contents of her heart. Is her love one-handed? She is the daughter of a General, one who has the power to participate in determining the throne of a king with the strength of his army. However, Prince Wang Eun looked at her with one eye. Whose daughter ever occupied her heart? General Park sigh, he knows what to do. His strapping move moved closer to his daughter.
Finally, the father and son sat on the sidelines, lit the fire and then burned the birds on the coals. Soon Duk is grateful to have a loving father, but what it means when Prince Wang Eun, the only loved one chooses to leave. Her tongue tasted bitter, not easily abandoned. Is there any way to recall the prince's presence? Park Soon Duk's view was so far away, her heartfelt empty.
"Well, the bird was scorched," General Park surprised, both drowning in their minds unaware that the trapped bird had been charred and certainly bitter, but Park Soon Duk did not even care. She can not see anything, nor the charred bird, the face that looms in front of the eyes is the sweet smile of Prince Wang Eun.
"What kind of man really does not catch birds just? What can he do?" General Park regrets, why his beloved daughter should expect Prince Eun's presence.
" I can arrest him", Soon Duk gives a defence.
" Then how will he protect his wife and children?" General Park asked, he is a husband, he will not be able to protect the family without the ability to give menus every day.
"Right, I'm a woman. However, still able to protect the family ", Park Soon Duk never hesitate with her intentions and abilities. Is she also a combat soldier?
"Can a father not change his daughter's decisions?" General Park looked at his daughter's wistful face, her heart torn. She knows what an unloved lady means. She will always be ignored, something more terrible than hate.
"I'm definitely with a decision", Park Soon Duk's voice cool, as limp as the winds are falling. He would never let Prince Wang Eun out of her life. Suddenly General Park's hands moved quickly as if to throw a punch at Park Soon Duk. Quickly the girl dodged, then ready to take herself in a moment.
 "Hey ... do you think dad taught you to fight to attack me for the prince? Or, never mind ... "General Park lowered his face, he was young. A person who is in love, she will do anything for the sake of a loved one. So is Park Soon Duk, his only daughter.

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Prince Wang Wook intends to go to see Hae Soo, but in front of the door looks red cross-shaped paper. A symbol, the King's warning for the rain-demand ritual after a prolonged dry season. That meant for a while he should not come to Damiwon. Hae Soo soon came into the room, she felt very tired after daily work at Damiwon.
The lady was surprised to see a piece of paper, she needs to glance to the right and to the left to make sure no one waiter see it. On the piece of paper it says "Yok Hyul."
Hae Soo needs to memorize the kanji ever studied. "Yok" means "bath" and "Hyul" means "cave". The girl's mouth slowly whispers before finally smiling happily. Prince Wang Wook is already waiting in the cave, he does not need to wait any longer. The handsome face of the prince smiled as Hae Soo's figure came with a cheerful face.
 "I almost forgot about this place", Hae Soo whispered, nothing more thrilling except to be alone with a most famous prince in Goryeo.
"Chae Ryung once delivered this place, when there is difficulty not being able to meet you. There is one place to go. Apparently in the palace, there is an impressive place ", as if a thousand years of Prince Wang Wook never met Hae Soo, the sweet girl who always present in the dream. Both of them sit side by side in the cave, without anybody's presence, the wind is so friendly displaying the shape on the small waved ripple.
 "I thought you were going to leave the palace. Are you going to be happy forever staying here?" Prince Wang Wook asked. The palace is a magnificent wall full of customary ordinances and customs, no one can fight except with courage against the death penalty.
"I have to take some steps for that. Oh yes, I miss Chae Ryung, longing to go to the market, pilgrimage to Unni Myung Hae's grave," Hae Soo's view is far away, now she knows what it means to be a court lady. There are many fun things that can not be done. I first entered the palace. Wherever I am, I will surely be under the supervision of the King. I can not escape from Goryeo and hide from the King", Hae Soo must accept the harsh reality of her existence in this palace. How powerful a king, she does not even mean anything.
 "True, the whole of Goryeo is in the power of the King," Prince Wang Wook confirmed.
"I'm getting used to life at Damiwon now. Hopefully everything will be fine until it's time to get away from the palace. And hopefully the prince will not forget me too", Hae Soo seems not to want to keep pace, she wants to be alone with Prince Wang Wook.
"It will soon be done ritual request rain. When the rain falls after the ritual is complete, then the King will grant any request. The King will forgive the criminals or allow the royal wedding ceremony or throw a party for the elders. The king also allows a lady free from his work", Prince Wang Wook feels the need to deliver the good news, or indeed he is confirming the news for himself.
"Free from work?" Hae Soo asked.
 "When it rains, I will plead with the King, so you can leave the palace," Prince Wang Wook built a hope.
 "So, can I go back to the prince's house?" Hae Soo asks, she recalls the memorable moments when settled in the residence of Prince Wang Wook.
 "When you come back ... I'll find all the medicinal plants in Songak and buy everything you need so you can make bath salts. I will fill the house with all the plants", Prince Wang Wook smiled hopefully, he will repeat the good times when Hae Soo back at his residence. He boldly grabbed Hae Soo's hand.
"It must be Chae Ryung and Princess Princess Yeon Hwa will be very angry. Hopefully it will rain soon", Hae Soo is very hopeful, she wanted to immediately finish the job as a lady back to a comfortable place at the residence of Prince Wang Wook. The girl felt her whole body drift as Prince Wang Wook's fine hand clasped her. She immediately felt the scent of aroma when deliberately resting her head on Prince Wook's shoulder. As the Prince fell silent, they both drifted together in a deep togetherness. Prince Wang Wook, he will never be able to lose.

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Together with Prince Wang Wook is a gap that can be stolen Hae Soo on the sidelines of busy as a lady. Now, she must return to her regular duties as a court lady. In a closed place, Hae Soo comes to convey a right to the Crown Prince, "Apologies, Crown Prince should not scratch the skin and bathe with cold water", Hae Soo bowed.
"I will go to catch a swarm of thieves who have come to Songak since the drought this, is there a time to take a bath?" The Crown Prince easily answered Hae Soo's worries, causing her to stand up.
"Mids. Hae Soo, I'm sure you already know this, you have to keep it a secret," Ji Mong reminded Hae Soo, a disease that causes itching in the crown of a Crown Prince a weakness and should be kept secret.
"I also sneak into this place. Do not worry", Hae Soo nodded, promising.
"I put a necklace on your desk in Damiwon, as a thank you for your help", Crown Prince said, he must be grateful for the kindness of this girl.
Prince Wang So came soon after saying, "Everything is ready to go".
 "Well, it's time we go", Ji Mong also provides himself to leave.
Hae Soo walks out with a carrying basket, Prince Wang So actually wants to call the lady, but he discourages his intentions. There is no time slot just to summon. Hae Soo just crossed the bridge, when suddenly by force she was taken by two other waiters away to somewhere. Instantly the girl panicked, where should she head? From the distance Prince Wang So saw the incident, he was unable to do anything, he has a reason. Hae Soo's bloodstream was frozen, apparently, she was forced to face Queen Yoo and Prince Wang Yo.
Cynical Queen Yoo asked, "Where are you come from?" In the ear, the voice sounded as if a bamboo slip was rubbing, slicing.
 "I'm still with my daily work", stuttering Hae Soo's voice, Queen Yoo's cynical stance always brings a sultry tone.
"I was just saying goodbye, before the Crown Prince went to quell a thievery band," there is no other choice for Hae Soo except lie, she should keep the Crown Prince's disease secret.
 "But why do your baskets so much, do not you just say goodbye?" Queen Yoo know, this lady is keeping something secret. The maid of Queen Yoo suddenly has opened the contents of Hae Soo's basket.
 "All these valuables should not be outside Damiwon. Does the Crown Prince know you're carrying these things?" Queen Yoo has not stopped asking.
"I was told to buy something, then stopped to say goodbye to the Crown Prince," Hae Soo did not lose an answer.
 "For what are these precious medicines?" The Queen slowly approaches Hae Soo.
 "Is the Crown Prince sick?"
 "Sorry I do not know", Hae Soo knows she has to keep her mouth shut for this one thing. Crown Prince's disease is the reason for the Queen to laugh. With Queen Yoo grabs Hae Soo's hair, she knows the lady is lying. Queen Yoo continues to grab the hair even though Hae Soo screams in pain. From the distance, Prince Wang So wants to help, but he returns back to his intentions.
 "Let her go!" Suddenly Sanggung Oh has been there. In this case has the authority to defend Hae Soo. The voice caused Queen Yoo to take off her hands.
 "I told her to go to the Cheondeokjeon Palace," Sanggung Oh's gaze is as cold as a petrified rock. Queen Yoo is an empress, but none of her attitudes is worth imitating. She is more like an evil spirit hiding behind majestic clothing of greatness.
 "Cheondeokjeon Palace? You underestimated me, Sanggung Oh?" Queen Yoo's blood boiled. How beautiful this woman is, and how she can take the heart of a king even though she will never be queen.
"The Majesty's knees were wounded, because of the ritual of the rain. I sent Hae Soo's ladies to buy medicine. It is a rule in Damiwon not to talk about the King's problem. I just explained to stop the misunderstanding", Sanggung Oh's voice firmly. At a glance Hae Soo glances at the beautiful face of Sanggung Oh, she did not think this beautiful woman should defend her.
 "Why did you get this lady? She has not been in Damiwon for a long time, but you have permitted to treat the King?" Queen Yoo's beautiful face looked upset, she considered Hae Soo's presence in the palace as a mistake.
"Should I first ask Queen Yoo or not if I treat the King?" Sanggung Oh knows Queen Yoo is so hateful, even hoping for her death, but she should not be afraid of this. She works under the authority of a king, not a hate-driven queen.
"Damiwon is under my authority as Your Majesty has commanded, only I can punish a Damiwon lady", Sanggung Oh stands stiffly, she will act with all sorts of ways to stop this arbitrariness. The woman remained stiff with a cold stare until Queen Yoo went away without a word. The Queen's steps brought her back into the room, she again felt furious when she saw Prince Wang So sitting waiting. Her voice remained cynical when asked, "Why come to this room?"
"You do not need to be too stiff, it's been a while since we met".
 "I never wanted to see you, better leave this place".
 "Why? Do you think the present situation is the same as when the monks were killed?"
" No, today you do not smell bloody, but I smell the animal. Hurry up will, what do you want now”,  not even Queen Yoo intend to look at the masked face of Prince Wang So, his love and hope has been shed on Prince Wang Yo.
"Although not like Sanggung Oh, mother should still behave as a Queen. If mothers continue to be angry around Damiwon, there will be talk, the Queen scolded a young lady, having a child like me, so the law of karma", Prince Wang So's words caused Queen Yoo's eyes to widen.
"Stay humble. Do not scold an innocent person. There is no point in embarrassing yourself", after the words of Prince Wang So took leave. For these words he actually needs to see the mother, a queen must be fair. He does not need to act persecution by torturing a lady if the lady is not Hae Soo.
In a different place, Hae Soo intends to thank Sanggung Oh, but before the word is spoken, the cheeks are hot and sore. The girl looked at Sanggung Oh incredulously. The woman who had defended her from Queen Yoo's righteous pressure had slapped her. "I have repeatedly warned, stay away from the Crown Prince, but you resist. Now know the consequences? I regret, ever accepted you to work in this place ", beautiful face Sanggung Oh smeared with regret, she missed the whole life in the palace environment, she knew the terrible consequences when a lady adjacent to a prince or Crown Prince.
 "What did I do wrong? What difference does the drug that Sanggung Oh make and the medicine I make? I know the medicine for the Crown Prince. Why should I always stay away from him? I am more often punished and given a lecture. What is the reason for all this? "Hae Soo looks at Sanggung Oh, she really feels confused now.
 "You never know the real life of the palace even though it has been warned", a pair of eyes Sanggung Oh glared. The palace is always close to power, power can swallow the victim.
"If I do not know, it should not be slapped, but be told. This kind of treatment is not fair. You always show hatred by way of persecution", Hae Soo's eyes filled with tears. She is trapped in a secret niche of life and an unfamiliar ordinance, when the dignity of a lady is nothing. A few moments of silence, Sanggung Oh's jaw eyes gaze far back to a time no one can visit. Then slowly the beautiful lips came back, "When I see you, I think of myself. You can trust, be kind to everyone, and be fearless. A girl like you should not be in the palace. You can die, really I'm worried about you .... " Sanggung Oh can not continue the words, suddenly her face paled. A knife seemed to sink in the abdomen, she could no longer endure the pain. The atmosphere suddenly turned dark as if it were sooty, firefly fireflies milling about. The more fog the longer the white spreading frozen air. The lanky body was drooping unconscious.
With Hae Soo's panic before the limp body, she did not expect Sanggung Oh to be unconscious. She needs to resuscitate or Sanggung Oh will close her eyes forever. Some ladies come to help, jumping Sanggung Oh into the room. Not too long later when Hae Soo enters the room with a tray in hand, Sanggung Oh has awakened. "Has it felt better?" Hae Soo asks.
"What has happened?" Sanggung Oh feels her whole body limp, she forgets the last time before she lies back in the room.
"You felt the pain in the abdomen, suddenly fainted. The physician slipped out of the Cheondeokjeon Castle to check on you", Hae Soo replied.
"Make sure no one will know the presence of the physician to Damiwon", Sanggung Oh's voice is weak.
 "Do not worry .... I'll keep my mouth shut, that you're unconscious, just eating porridge. I make porridge pine, according to the healer of the porridge is safe", Hae Soo brought a bowl of porridge.
"I'm fine, put the porridge on the table and go", Sanggung Oh looks away, she is not interested in eating, even for the most delicious porridge.
Hae Soo refuses Sanggung Oh's order, "You do not have to be stubborn, go away ", Sanggung Oh holds the pain in the abdomen, she counts the days until when she can keep insisting on it like this. "I'll stay here, feed a bowl of porridge and then leave, knowing the reason why it's been treated so hard. You worry if I'll make a mistake and then die. Look at my hands once hurt, I'm still alive. Do not you see yourself to me?" Hae Soo does not take into account the words of Sanggung Oh.
"I will be careful to keep the attitude to live better. So, start learning to rely on others if suffering sack it's like this. A natural thing to do", Hae Soo starts feeding a spoonful of porridge into Oh's Conscience's mouth as he sighs.
" My hands are sore, having to grind the pine nuts", Sanggung h finally swallowed a spoonful of porridge made by Hae Soo.
"Actually you made this not porridge", then both smile.
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The sky increasingly blazing like burning embers, the rain that always awaited no down. The Royal Majesty must do something, the prayer ritual asks for rain while prostrating accompanied by Prince Wang Jung. Wang Geon's previous year performed the usual ritual, but this time his knees were aching, he was unable to prostrate longer in the hot sun. "We have to find someone who can lead the ritual of rain, my knees can not anymore. Crown Prince still left, not yet returned", The Majesty complains, he is getting older, this kind of ritual is troublesome.
"The Majesty, can not we choose one of the princes? If one of the princes is able to lead the ritual of the petition of the people will certainly feel calm", Ji Mong advised, seeking a way out for a king's complaint.  Ji Mong's advice was gladly received by The Royal Highness. All princes are now marching, Ji Mong also sees Prince Wang Won in the line, he said, "Prince was born in the year of the dog".
 "True, but for what is all this", Prince Wang Won complained while giving the nameplate.
 "I do not need to give me a nameplate, I am not involved as a candidate for ritual leader of rain requests ", Prince Wang Eun approached Ji Mong.
" What if I am the elected and the people laugh? It will be a terrible day", Prince Wang Eun could not hide his anxiety.
 "Wang Eun, why do you always hope life is easy?" Prince Wang Wook put Wang Eun's name in the jar.
"Hyungnim, what would happen if after the ritual it did not rain?" Prince Wang Jung felt the same anxiety.
"That means you must die. Before this nation was founded, the people first killed The Majesty  King. It is said that the blood of the king can be used as a sacrifice for rain", Prince Wang Yo's voice cold, surprising all the prince who heard.
"Better my name is removed from the jar", Prince Wang Eun panic, he still wants to live, he does not want to die.
 "No, I'm sure no one will kill you," Ji Mong pushed Prince Wang Eun's hand away from the jar.
 "If Hyungnim's words are true ... Will the whole country be angry if the ritual of the petition has been executed, but the rain has not come down? How can we overcome such a thing?" Prince Wang Won is confused, then all the princes are silent, thinking.
"The rain will not go down just because of the ritual of the rain request. We must carry out the rituals until the rain falls. Man can not move the will of the heavens, we just need to make it look like that", Prince Wang So put the nameplate into the jar in peace.
"Prince I am born in the chicken year", Prince Wang Eun is still trying to take the nameplate, but Ji Mong immediately closes the jar, the 10th Prince's efforts are in vain.
Taejo's king selects a random nameplate inside jar, getting one of all the prince plates. His clever eyes spelt a line of letters and said. "Prince Wang So".
Prince Wang So almost jumped at the mention of his name, never thought he would be randomly selected to lead the ritual of the rain, replacing the absent Crown Prince. The other prince felt the same shock. Why the 4th Prince? All the present whisper to each other. "It is the will of the heavens, you will lead the ritual of the rain request," King Taejo's voice deep, he just picked at random. Is there a name of Prince Wang So just a coincidence?
 "Well, I am willing", Prince Wang So bowed his body. Deep inside he actually wondered, why should I be the elected?
"It seems that heaven needs Prince Wang So, what need to worry about? The sky has chosen, is there any need to doubt yourself?" Ji Mong almost laughed as he looked at the face of Prince 10th, the prince did not seem to believe in the choice of The Royal Highness.
The ritual of the rain began, all the members of the kingdom stood on a spot under the hot sun. Prince Wang So had dressed in white clothes, he had to sit on an open pitcher, paraded through a crowd of people along the road begging for rain. When Prince Wang So came down from the palanquin, he hesitated. Ji Mong immediately gives the urn as a sign of the ritual will begin. Crowds of many people expect a flawless face as a ritual leader to rain. However, they immediately see the figure of the leader in the 4th Prince with the mask covering his face.
One of them shouted, "A man in the mask lead the rain ritual ceremony? The sky will be angry! "
"He's a monster, not a human! Aigoo! This is bad luck", came another voice with the same cry.
"We need someone to bring rain, not a monster!" One of the men tossed a handful of dirt into Prince Wang So. The other two followed suit. Eventually everyone also threw the land on the face of Prince Wang So. The royal guards tried to block it, but the throwing of the ground was even louder. Prince Wang So felt the sky as if exploding into embers. Is it his fate today? While in the palace anxious atmosphere, there was a loud voice of request from a distance.
 "Give us a son to bring rain! The Majesty, has the King neglected the people? Let us in!" Among all the court relatives who attended, only Queen Yoo who smiled slyly, she was pleased to hear the voice of anger, because it is not Prince Wang Yo who leads the ritual of rain. She did not expect Prince Wang So's presence in this ritual. When finally Prince Wang So stumbled into a mud-covered white garb, everyone in attendance was surprised to find Hae Soo standing at the ranks of the ladies.
What has happened?
The girl bowed, she did not have the slightest bit of courage to look at Prince Wang So. The prince was grief-stricken and deeply painful. The jar that Prince Wang So had brought finally broke into pieces without form. The Prince's 4th view became impenetrable, he could not look at anyone, he seemed to be in a cave surrounded by dozens of hungry wolves. Pairs of eyes ready to gobble up like hot coals. He is a prince, at a very important ritual the people of many even give humiliation. The mask on his face gave the impression that he was a monster. Is he really that mean? No choice Prince Wang So finally ran away from this place as far as possible, he wanted to own with the wind and the ruins of the heart. Prince Baek Ah intends to pursue, but is detained by Prince Wang Jung. Inside Prince Wang So's room to vent all anger, he brushed aside all the clothed clothes of the earth. He had missed a terrible day when the crowds rejected his presence arbitrarily.
While Queen Yoo smiled happily with Prince Wang Yo's favourite son. "The opportunity will come when patiently waiting. The rain ritual is the perfect time to replace the Crown Prince. Yo, you must not lose this opportunity".
"I've sent a thief to stop the Crown Prince so he can not come back soon. Looks like he's having trouble going home for now", Prince Wang Yo replied.
"Wang So did not blink while killing, but his self-beliefs collapsed with nothing left as the crowd screwed the mask on his face. He has turned the will of Heaven. It's too coincidental he was elected when I was making a plan?" Prince Wang Yo's face was as cold as snow, the words caused Queen Yoo to pause, a glimpse of the defective face of Prince Wang So.
"I wonder what the King and Choi Ji Mong thought to choose the child”, said Queen Yoo.
"How can they know who to choose?" Prince Wang Yo does not believe.
"Do you believe Heaven can move people? All empty. It is the man who moves the will of Heaven, as well as the ritual of the rain. Whoever leads the ritual can go through it until it rains. This time I have to see Goryeo in your hand. Are not you able to do it?" Queen Yoo says wholeheartedly, she is always looking for a gap to show Prince Wang Yo to replace the Crown Prince.
The rain-falling ritual is one way. As Hae Soo went looking for Prince Wang So to the park, she breathed a sigh of relief as the 4th Prince appeared lying on a boat by the lake. "Prince ..." Hae Soo half screamed for a summons, but no reply. The girl's rookie approached the boat with a question, when did Prince Wang Soo lay a boat by the lake? The 4th Prince is sleeping. Hae Soo hesitates to get on the boat, her balance swaying, the girl almost shrieked when Prince Wang So's hand quickly pulled her up so they lay on the boat, staring at each other. Hae Soo wakes up first, "Apparently the prince is hiding in this place", the girl complains. "Now Prince must leave, everyone must be worried".
"I will not go anywhere", Prince Wang So felt the pain in his heart never goes away, he has been humiliated in front of everyone. The palace family and crowded.
"Do not worry too much. Everyone is always trying to survive, all will forget", Hae Soo tried to persuade.
"I do not need your pity. Do you know why human beings should be born?" Prince Wang So's question causes Hae So to be bewildered.
"How long should we live in a world like this? Do we already know the reason for living like this? ", Prince Wang So's voice cynical, the mask on his face causes everything to be ravaged.
"I've thought about it, but got no answer. I was not born like this, because I wanted to be like this. However, I always have the right to make choices, to be happy or otherwise. And one thing, nobody allows control of the life of choice", Hae Soo's words caused Prince Wang So to be silent.
"Nobody lives life easily. Each with a different burden and problem, maybe you have not noticed it yet. Soon the rain ritual will be held, the 4th Prince can not evade. What has happened will soon be forgotten, will pass", Hae Soo's words long and wide.
"You are still too young, but pretend to know the whole world. Annoying!" Prince Wang So looked away, his heart still felt sore, his presence has been rejected very cruelly. People who love merely will feel sorry, otherwise the hate will boast laugh. His fate is unfortunate. Hae Soo's words are useless.
Hae Soo feels this conversation ends, she said goodbye and lay down on the bed. Prince Wang So's question burdened her mind, she tried to rebuild the prince's spirit and confidence, but ended up with a nasty answer. She had to find a way out to be. Hae Soo opened a notebook about herbs, mixed in a bowl. She recalled the benefits of creams as a facial makeup support, it takes a while with perseverance before finally smiling after getting the appropriate colour. She has to do something.
The next day Choi Ji Mong feels panicked, the rain will be re-implemented, but the Crown Prince has not yet returned. What the hell has happened? "Wait for the Crown Prince soon", Prince Wang So asked Ji Mong to be patient.
"The people will not feel calm when the ritual of rain is delayed. Should I go to find the Crown Prince",  Ji Mong knows the meaning of anxiety, he must seek a way out.
"Calm the people as much as you can, The Majesty", Ji Mong persuades Prince Wang So.
" No, I can not afford to face the people", Pronounced Prince Wang So's voice, the pain in his heart still felt. Could he have to repeat the same mistake?
" The Crown Prince defends you, you do not even have problems when killing the monks. Should a Prince Goryeo have to surrender, because of a minor issue like yesterday?" Ji Mong is still trying to persuade.
"The insult is too much, not a small matter", Prince Wang So denied.
"The prince is too worried about scars. Without the ability to overcome fears the prince can not be a force for the Crown Prince. More than that Prince will never be able to complete a grudge against the mother queen".
" So, you deliberately chose my name to embarrass? Why? Do you think I can handle it?" Prince Wang So became angry, was not his name deliberately chosen?
"Prince should be more confident, then the throw will be reduced", Ji Mong said casually.
 "Have you ever been thrown stones with confidence as the will of the heavens?" Prince Wang So feels furious, Ji Mong thinks he is stupid, because of the scars on his face.
 "When my brothers were treated as princes, then I was treated no more like a murderous child. Now, I must be the leader of the ritual, if you need a slave who has to sit there until it rains. Could I have been chosen?" Prince Wang So's eyes are now as bright as the embers of the fire.
 "If it rains because of the slave, then the slave will be like a king, how does the will of Heaven? I think the Prince must stand up in front of everyone So the Crown Prince can sit on the throne, this kingdom will unite. Unfortunately, only here can I convey. I can not force anyone to do this", Ji Mong's voice firmly.
Prince Wang So stares deeply at the star expert, on the other hand, Ji Mong understands, The 4th Prince can only go this far. He ended the conversation, left the room. For a moment Prince Wang So was silent, he needed a pause before preparing ritual clothes. Suddenly Hae Soo comes rushing in, "If the Prince does not spare some time", Hae Soo's voice is full of hope.
 "I want to lead the ritual ceremony in the rain, no time", Prince Wang So replied in a cold voice. "Can I take off your mask?" Hae Soo's question caused Prince Wang So to be silent, what does this lady mean? Hae Soo has assembled the makeup equipment, she must rescue the 4th Prince from the throw audiences. Slowly the hand of the lady opened the mask that covered Prince Wang Soo's face. A moment later there was a scar that scratched around the eyes, facial defects that would never go away if handled by the most astute healer.
Prince Wang Soo holds up Hae Soo's hand, he is not sure what this girl will do. This time even for the first one there was a man who dared to touch the scar on his face. "Are not you afraid of seeing this ugly face? Do you feel sorry for me?" Prince Wang So's voice cynical.
“I do I have to feel sorry for someone who always wants to kill me? A face with or without a scar is not important, for me you are a good Prince. This injury is not so bad, why go through a long and dark life, for an absurd reason?" There was not a single bit of fear in Hae Soo as she touched the scratchy scar.
"Should I trust you? Your presence is always a question mark".
"I used to be a trusted person and betrayed. Finally I realized, it was hard to trust someone, that's why I will not change. If The Majesty believes, I promise".
"Then I can trust you? Do what you can. Now I am yours", Prince Wang So surrendered, he was not sure what the girl would do, but did not Hae Soo's presence always give a sense of peace?

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While in the rain-prepared ritual place, everyone is waiting. "Did the crown prince has not come yet?" King Taejo asked, the incident that bevelled the 4th Prince was never desired, but everything had happened. What will happen today? Is there a mistake will be repeated?
"Please The Majesty  be patient waiting", Ji Mong replied, he even unsure of the presence of the 4th Prince, everything slips from the plan. While Prime Minister Park Young Gyu feels uneasy, all parties can not wait forever. If the ritual time of rain falls, no one knows what will happen next.
"Why does not The Majesty appoint a 3rd Prince to lead this ritual? He is the oldest prince after the Crown Prince, no one will throw the ground if the 3rd Prince leads", the Prime Minister gives a suggestion.  Ji Mong's face looks tense, while Queen Yoo glances at The Majesty with an overflowing hope.
Prince Wang Yo with full confidence walking to the rear of the palace, Joli has been prepared as a vehicle ritual leader. Ji Mong pretends to object to bringing the jar out to bend the body, he needs to gain time. The 4th prince can not miss this golden opportunity. "Whatever you do, the Crown Prince will not be able to go home right now," Prince Wang Yo looked at Ji Mong in a sarcastic tone.
"My brother usually likes to miss out on opportunities," the 3rd Prince's sarcastic smile is still in, he believes the plan will work. While Hae Soo has finished giving a touch of makeup on the scratch marks on the face of Prince Wang So. Her heart trembled as she prepares the mirror, "Please open your eyes", the mirror has been right in front of Prince's face 4. After opening eyelid Prince Wang So felt his blood was absorbed, he was not dreaming. He is not looking at the face of the dreaded monster and cursed by many people. He had stared at a handsome face without a scar, he was no less handsome with the appearance of the 8th Prince. As he blinked his eyes, the image in the mirror remained the same, looking a charming face that would make love for all girls in Goryeo. Prince Wang So felt his whole body float, he did not think a lady could create a miracle. Hae Soo, the sweet face of the lady has saved the whole life, as well as this all-important ritual of rain. Prince Wang So looks at Hae Soo, he knows, he will never release the girl. He made no mistake choices. "Remember the words I once said? You are mine, past, present or when you first touch my face. I've decided. I will make you mine. Prepare yourself from now on, I will never release you", said Prince Wang So's voice, he never hesitates to say. On the other hand, Hae Soo is transfixed, she can only be silent a thousand languages. Prince Wang So will never know the most hidden conscience. He did not need to know.
While Prince Wang Yo was ready to sit in the palanquin, he suddenly felt arrested somebody. Prince Wang So has been in the same place came wearing a mask. Instantly Prince Wang Yo felt his chest waft. "I am still entitled to lead the ceremony, only the Crown Prince and I are entitled to sit in the joli," Prince Wang So never hesitated at any word, he was ready for it.
"You are only an animal," Prince Wang Yo's voice hissed, his fist drifted into Prince Wang So.
The 4th Prince mask fell, Prince Wang So looked up. Prince Wang Yo widened a pair of eyes, is he really facing the 4th Prince? The face was so gentle without the scars of a scary wound. What has happened? Prince Wang Yo feels his knees are trembling, he will be knocked out of the ritual of rain. The Prince's 4th face is more charming when he smiles a triumphant show.
Choi Ji Mong is no less shocked, he needs to rub his eyes repeatedly before finally realizing the figure standing in front of him is true of the 4th Prince. What a handsome face, where the scars of scary? What has happened? Is there really a miracle? "Please ..." Choi Ji Mong wasted no time, he immediately invited Prince Wang So to sit on the joli. He feels no need to take into account the anger of Prince Wang Yo. "The sky has chosen the 4th Prince", Choi Ji Mong confirms.
 "The way ..." orders Prince Wang So after sitting in the joli, Prince Wang Yo's anger does not mean anything. Along the way the people of Goryeo have been waiting.
"Ritual leader, give us rain, give us rain ..." the request turns to lament, even despair. When Prince Wang So comes down from the palanquin, two intruders intend to throw the ground. However, one of the detainees, he no longer gets a masked face that gives a terrible impression. The figure that descended from the joli was a handsome prince with a winning smile.
"They say there's a maggot on their face," a woman said, but where is the maggot now? There was no more anger, for the same prince was present as the ceremonial leader. Quietly Prince Wang So began to splash water from the jug with a leaf clasped in his hand.
 "Dragon's son! Bless us rain! "A man almost screamed and prostrated himself. Everyone finally came into existence, two troublemakers looked bewildered when they saw all the people prostrate for rain. Both of them no longer have the ability and reason to throw the land. Prince Wang So knew the faces, is the person who threw him with the ground on the day yesterday, because he was present with a mask. Makeup touch of Hae Soo's tiny hands caused the mask to be dated, he was present as a handsome, handsomeness figure to lead a rain-ritual.
Prince Wang So's heart wavered as everyone prostrated, saluted, and begged. It was not hard to pay a loss. At a priceless distance Prince Wang Yo felt his whole body burned with anger, he had lost important events to show his ability as a leader. Who has saved the poor face of the 4th Prince? Prince Wang Yo's blood boiled as everyone prostrated, begging the 3rd Prince.
As for Hae Soo soon joins into the line of servants after giving a touch of makeup on the Prince's 4th face. Prince Wook Wook glanced at the presence of the young lady, he smiled. Soon Prince Wang So bravely arrived at the ritual. The first person who was shocked by the presence was Queen Yoo, at first she was very confident with the presence of Prince Wang So. The Queen needs to stretch a pair of eyes to recognize the figure of the ceremonial leader. With a bitter Empress must accept the fact, that the figure of dashing without the mask is Prince Wang So. Was there a true miracle in the Prince of the 4th?
"Where is Prince Wang Yo?" Queen Yoo's voice worried.
"Take control of yourself, what's more important now is to complete the rain ritual," King Taejo's voice firmly, he realizes how important this ceremony is to the widespread popular belief. Queen Yoo was silent, anger bubbled up to the crown of the head. The entire royal family who was present was bewitched by the appearance of Prince Wang So. The face is no longer deformed by a scar, where is the mask? May the 4th Prince no longer need him. What has happened? Everyone was wondering, only Prince Wang Wook knew the answer. Hae Soo has done something on the face of Prince 4.
Hae Soo breathes a sigh of relief when he sees Prince Wang So arriving at the palace yard with his clothes still clean, straight strapping, and the face is equally handsome with the 8th Prince. Instead Queen Yoo felt her breath tightness, she could see from near Prince Wang So's face, without a scar. The Queen thundered as if the crack of the earthquake that shook the entire palace wall. How could the scar be healed suddenly? Prince Wang So was paying for defeat, he climbed the stairs without the slightest hesitation. Not only was he leading a rain-ritual, he was showing all over Goryeo, that he was no longer a masked monster. He is the 4th Prince who is handsome and capable of doing something.
Upon the top step of the 4th Prince looking back, he searches for Hae Soo. When looking at the girl choice was standing between the rows of ladies Damiwon, Prince Wang So smile. Hae Soo's makeup has not only saved his job as a ritual leader, but has awakened an entire life that has never been smashed. Hae Soo should be happy, she succeeded in helping Prince Wang So find a way out for the most difficult issues. However, the hairs of her neck were suddenly bristling, she was not looking at the 4th Prince in white clothing as the ritual leader was raining. The figure of Prince Wang So suddenly turned into King Gwangjong, the fourth king of Goryeo after Taejo.
This king will be willing to kill his brother? How will Prince Wook's fate be? Had she done the right thing? Hae Soo was stunned where he stood, the stifling air suddenly turning to cool like a dagger tongue that bites the pores. Then the magic happened, drizzling slowly grew increasingly swiftly into rain, before Prince Wang So read the rituals for the dry season to end. King Taejo was shocked, he looked up at Prince Wang So with his chest shaking. He would never have guessed after the face that always hides behind the mask, finally Wang So will come to this day. A day that can show he can do something very much awaited by Goryeo. Something that does not make sense, it sends rain down. Is it true? Or indeed the Heavens have shown a chosen figure?
Queen Yoo's eyes widen, all the royal relatives and officials present cheered. After a long dry season, Prince Wang So finally managed to summon Heaven, pouring rain. Prince Wang So raises his hand, he needs to convince himself the rain right down after he reaches the final step. His whole body seemed to float after a scratchy wound covered in makeup. He succeeds in proving in front of The Majesty  King and the whole of Goryeo, he can be trusted as the ritual leader of the rain. Choi Ji Mong smiles, now he knows the meaning of happiness, the plan to show Prince Wang So succeeds. Still with a chest tightening Queen Yoo can finally see Prince Wang Yo, her beloved son was standing at the top of the palace looking at the rain with a chaotic face. Soon the Third Prince rushed away. He lost a landslide today.

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