Monday, May 21, 2018

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





That day the Goryeo sky seemed to weep on a dark cloud during the burning ceremony of Madame Hae's body. The whole royalty mourns in a grime, white garb, all standing facing at one point, kennel. On top of a pyre of firewood, inside the beautiful coffin of Madame Hae's body lay peacefully, her pale face as pale as paper. She has left the world of life at a young age, leaving behind all the pain, the pain in the lungs and the deepest disappointment. After her love is poured out as if the waterfall is sourced from the eternal spring, Prince Wang Wook does not even look at her. He is too clever to act, acting as a good-looking prince. However, Madame Hae is not blind, Wang Wook gives his heart to Hae Soo. A sincere cherished cousin, she hands Hae Soo without anger to the prince, the girl does not bear a mistake. Although she had to go through the last days with tears always inundated.
Prince Wang Wook led the ceremony, he never felt lost like today. The day when Madame Hae finally did not have to wait for a word that was never spoken. Before this ceremony Prince Wang Wook had never felt anything, now he realized he had been abandoned. He could no longer see a wistful face, the face of a princess who failed to get the prince's love. Wang Wook stifles sobs, he has been unfairly treated against a wife. Are there any clockwise turns? Sighing in the chest of the Prince of the 8th, as if a heavy stone block.
Prince Wang Wook stared at the rumbling cage on a heap of firewood with a dazed mind, his heart pierced. He will not be able to express in a line of poetry, for this sorrow. Has Madame Hae felt peace? Wang Wook was still able to stem the tears, when his lungs fired a fire on a pile of wood. A moment later the flames swelled, gobbling up the knees slowly until the smoke billowed up. The song of mourning seemed to melt in every heart:
"... death comes without certainty as if the sky is ignored by the stars, as if the fallen flower petals are scattered about ..."
Hae Soo feels a pair of feet do not move on the ground, she too loves this woman, a woman who sincerely accepts her presence, even with her careless and selfish attitude and words. Madame Hae knew that Prince Wang Wook had given up his heart, she never burned jealous fire. Her smile is always wistful in tears that can not be so unstoppable. As the fire grew larger, the smell of burning flesh burned, Hae Soo could no longer hold back a sob. Were her presence able to make Madame Hae always smile? Its presence has caused a gap between Madame Hae and Prince Wang Wook to become more open. She was the third person, the one who caused Madame Hae to be nothing but the tears of a prince who was now abandoned.
Prince Wang So for a moment stared at Hao Soo, softly sobbing the girl as if to knock on the door of the heart. What happened to Soo after her cousin died? Will she stay in peace at the prestigious Prince Wang Wook's residence? The link that linked to the residence while the middle was devoured by fire, to ashes. The girl not only loses a cousin, she also needs to question the fate after this death. Suppose he could wipe Hae Soo's tears?

While Prince Baek Ah sits limp on the tiny hut, where he used to mingle with Madame Hae. The loss is beyond Prince Wang Wook, he can not reach Madame Hae in a royal marriage, but the woman's figure is always dwelling in the recesses of the heart. Madame Hae's self-portrait is in her grasp, she must understand the meaning of silence and hollow. The young prince was unable to stem the tears, Madame Hae has been resting on the realm of occultation, where she no longer needs to wait or feel the pain. As for the flames licking, ripening the whole of the coffin, the charming figure of Madame Hae is now left only as stored ashes on a special jar to be buried in a special place too. The story of Madame Hae's life ends when the flames are exhausted, as they run out of coals.
After the mourning ceremony, Hae Soo approaches Prince Baek Ah who is sitting in a tiny hut, the Prince has not been able to wipe away tears. Both are immersed in a sense of loss, it is not easy to let a loved one leave life. Hae Soo longs for Madam Hae, she wants to get back to make up for her face for a special meeting with Prince Wang Wook. However, the figure of the Madame has now turned to ashes, she is now alone without her cousin. "What should I do now?" Hae Soo asks, her voice husky and husky.
"You just need to remember it ... I will always  remembers. And I have to take care of you .... " Prince Baek Ah looks at Hae Soo's sweet face, the face is still sweet though covered with sorrow. He regrets never admonished Hae Soo in relationship with Prince Wang Wook, now the girl alone. Still he has a shelter after Madame Hae gone? The wind was getting cold stabbed the pores, the leaves seemed to fall limp, the bedding left the twigs and branches.
 "Thank you, happy to be friends with the prince", Hae Soo's eyes wandered away, she lived a strange life story, she was too dissolved in it, the death really hurt her.
The night descended rapidly as if a strand of dark black blanket stretched. Prince Wang Wook confines himself in the library after the funeral ceremony. Hae Soo can not possibly let Wang Wook get caught in the dark, silent, and sad. She had to do something, she was carrying a lantern, stepping into the library. The atmosphere was dark, at one corner of Prince Wang Wook swaying limply. After Madame Hae leaves, she realizes how much this woman means, how much she is now alone. Hae Soo intends to light a candle, but her hand moves to a halt when Prince Prince Wook's voice says, "No need to light a candle ..." -day before this death, Wang Wook can not hide his fragile heart.
When staring at Prince Wang Wook, for a moment Hae Soo was stunned, in the dim light of the lantern, Wang Wook's face grim, he lost half of life. Unconsciously Hae Soo walked closer, so close, that at last he could hear the sobs of a prince. The 8th prince failed to stem the tears, his cheeks wet, his tears split. "I never said she waited until the day of death. I'm sorry .... " Wang Wook's voice was hoarse with sobs, he hurt the only woman who loved. If he still had a day to say.
"I do not think I've ever loved, just gratitude”. Prince Wang Wook did something that was never done in front of a girl, crying, regretting his mistake.
"Now Madame Hae must know what prince should say. Do not ever think Madame Hae never knows .... " Hae Soo tries to comfort with a belief, even though she's gone, Madame Hae finally knows, Prince Wang Wook loves without having to say. It is said that the soul that is released from the body of a dead woman is still able to hear and see when the nearest relative, the loved ones pray and weep. Madame Hae will leave quietly after Prince Wook Wook's regrets cry, he no longer need to wait for words in the realm of eternity. The wait was over. Prince Wang Wook cried harder, he did have to shed all his regrets, he was late to realize the mistake after Madame Hae gave everything in life, even handed Hae Soo willingly to him.
"Why now I realize it, I accept all .... "Prince Wang Wook is still sobbing, while outside the night continues to swoop down to the increasingly black color.

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Also the time keeps racing, turning the night into daylight, darkening into the light. Hae Soo is still in a state of grief, allowing herself to be dragged at the farthest distance to swallow all the pain and loss. When she is only able to sit sluggishly in the corner of the room, she indulges herself to sit in the same corner. Madame Hae has left, she will never come back. Suddenly someone heard knocking on the window of the room, at first Hae Soo thought the voice was just a fantasy, because she was too mourning and did not know what to do. However, the sound of a knock back sounded, she was not fantasizing. Hae Soo approaches the window, staring at the sound source. Suddenly appeared two funny dolls, moving with hilarious as if life. There was a hand moving beneath it. Soo jumped, almost falling. Prince Eun with his childish and funny attitude apparently was trying to comfort Hae Soo who was grieving. The doll recounts the beginning of the meeting with Prince Eun unexpectedly in the castle baths. The little show looked funny, for a moment Soo forgot about the mood, a thin smile began to be painted. However, suddenly Prince Eun fell, a voice rang out in pain. Hae Soo rushes out, seeing what's happening. Behind the wall of the room, Prince Eun has not been able to rise, he was stroking his sick waist. Several waiters rushed in to help the Prince. Hae Soo feels funny, he can not help laughing. Hae Soo's laughter laughs to the 10th Prince smiling, the sweet girl's entertaining effort succeeds. Hae Soo should not constantly dissolved in sadness.
 "You are a great prince", Soo gives a thumbs up for Prince Eun. The son of Wang Geon comes comforting at the right moment, when the heart is so empty, because of the deep loss.
"What is the thumb's intentions?" Prince Eun asked, when close to Hae Soo. Her heart felt good when she saw the smile on her lips.
"The thumb means great, best. Is the head of five fingers .... " Soo explains, the presence of Prince Eun cause he did not feel alone. Apparently there is someone who is willing to attend when Madame Hae is gone.
"Ah, I disagree. The thumb belongs to the king, I am just the index finger ", Prince Eun denied.
"All right. The index finger is also good. Today you are the 10th Prince so great ... I can laugh back today because of you .... " Hae Soo complimented while giving the index finger to Prince Wang Eun. With the funny Prince Eun returned to play the doll, imitating Hae Soo's style when praising him great. Infiltrate into Hae Soo's heart, she still has a friend who is willing to entertain.
Prince Eun turned out to be a sincere heart. "All right, presumably the puppet theater is enough to get here," Hae Soo asks. She can not let a prince constantly trying to blend away, Prince Eun's game is more than enough for her.
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Not far from where Prince Eun and Hae Soo mingle as friends. Prince Wang So walked a few steps into the library room. In the same room Prince Wang Yo had already been there. Wang Yo looked at Wang So without a sense of brotherhood, "You have not apologized, for having misunderstood me and mother".
"Apologize for misunderstanding? Is it true? You should have welcomed me, for he has saved the life of the Crown Prince", Wang Soo denied.
"How long will you continue to side with him?" Prince Wang Yo's voice turns very cold.
"Until I stop sacrificing life for it ...." Even though Wang Yo was nice, this prince had the attitude of mother queen. Prince Wang So's words provoked Wang Yo's anger, the anger almost exploded. However, another prince appeared to be arriving. First incoming is Prince Eun.
"Is it true Later Baekje will reportedly live in Songak? The king will give the land to them as a place of residence .... " Prince Eun opened the conversation.
"It is said so, but I am sure eventually The Majesty will kill them, so life in Goryeo ", Prince Wang Wook denied.
"True, I think the collapse of Nate just waiting time. Just look at the 13th Prince's grandfather, the Silla Ruler is now begging The Majesty King to survive. How can he show up at the Palace?" Prince Wang Yo stares at Prince Baek Ah, smiling cynically. He does not want to be friends with this Silla prince. Silla, Baekje, and Goguryeo are the Three Kingdoms united under Goryeo under King Taejo Wang Geon's leadership year 918 AD.
Prince Baek Ah looks at Wang Yo in an almost explosive anger, but his mouth is locked without a word. He realizes that Silla's identity is not Goryeo. In answer, Prince Wang So replied. "But we, the prince actually has nothing without The Royal Majesty, just like them. We also beg for food given by the owner. Yo, you should not have to talk like that .... " Prince Wang Yo's face looked as hard as granite, his eyes flashing as he stared at Wang So. This masked prince always clever to deny his words.
Prince Wang Yo’s blood quietly boiling, though deep down he realized the truth of the words, even a plate of food for a prince is due to the kindness of a king. "Either we crawl or eat like an animal, is still a coward for not being able to say anything in front of its owner. Stop any unimportant words ... " Wang So feels he has to defend Baek Ah, he will not stay when Wang Yo speaks as he wishes. Moments later Wang So stood up from the chair," Better go drink than live like that. Baek Ah, let ...." without waiting for reply Wang So goes away, while Baek Ah does not want to feel more sultry in this place. The footsteps immediately follow Wang So away.
" Thank you that defense ", Baek Ah can not resist saying not thanks. Wang So dare to express his attitude, indirectly defending him in front of Wang Yo's pride.
 "I do not defend anyone, I disagree with the one who always oppresses the weak ...." Wang So knows enough about the meaning of oppression, as long as he is able to act he will act.
"You have the courage to express your attitude. I do not have enough courage for that ", Baek Ah looked at Wang So with gratitude. This masked prince has a better heart than a face without a scratch.
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The next day, after having enough energy left the room, alone Hae Soo visited Madame Hae's grave. Her tiny hand pulled out the grass that grew above the cemetery. Always imagine Madame Hae's gloomy face, may the face soar peacefully, Prince Wang Wook has admitted love and mistake in tears. In Hae Soo's heart said, "Time is racing too fast. It's been a while since I've been here. At first, I doubt, can I survive? Apparently, not too bad. But how long should I live here as Soo? Unni, I've been wanting to say for a long time. Forgive me for everything, and thank you for everything .... " Silence is still a resident far away in the heart of the heart, Hae Soo really missed the presence of Madame Hae. If she had known, Madame Hae's request to Queen Hwangbo and Prince Wang Wook to accept her as wife, that loss would be deeper.
Not long after the solitude at the funeral looks Prince Baek Ah and Prince Wang Jung come. The two castors stared at Hae Soo with emotion, both of them knowing how much Hae Soo's grief was left by Madame Hae. Like three friendly friends they finally stepped home together, though without joking. Arrive Sampai back at the residence, the three meet Princess Yeon Hwa. The beautiful face smiled, greeted "Where are you three?"
"We are on a pilgrimage to the grave of sister-in-law ..." Prince Wang Jung replied.
"Madame Hae will surely feel at peace with the pilgrimage. Oh yes, I have good news for Soo, sorry to just deliver now, if it could be faster. You will marry", the news was pronounced Princess Yeon Hwa easily as if she only greeted a friend who never meet in four weeks. Princess Yeon Hwa does not care about Hae Soo's response with the news, the girl is already married, she is no longer a child.
While Hae Soo stood transfixed, a thunderbolt seemed to snatch at noon. She never called anyone officially to convey the subject that would change his whole life. Who should he marry? Why does nobody ask for his approval? Should a girl not know a prospective husband before the wedding day? What life should be lived as a girl of noble descent? Hae Soo feels the whole stream of her blood froze. As Prince Baek Ah and Prince Wang Jung stare at each other, their eyes widen as if they are about to leave each petal.
"Married ...?" Both say the same words with doubt and doubt. Or the two princes never suspected, Hae Soo should get married in the span of time not too far away when the period of mourning has not fully gone then. When the two princes stared at Hae Soo, the trio seemed to be suddenly trapped in the niches of time. While Princess Yeon Hwa immediately steps away, she has never bothered with Hae Soo's response and the two princes, because of the news. Princess Yeon Hwa walks to Prince Wang Wook's residence. In his residence Prince Wang Wook is being visited by the Soo family, the handsome face of the prince seemed to be spasm when he heard one of the men wearing green clothes saying, "It's time for Soo to marry, age is enough. Grateful we have found a suitable candidate ", the words were spoken lightly.
Prince Wang Wook looked at the faces of the two guests with a glowing glow, this family still in mourning. He was still wondering, determining the time to make sure Hae Soo was a life choice. Suddenly Hae's extended family ensured another life choice for the charming girl. With whom did Hae Soo get married?
 "This opportunity will not come twice to Soo", a man wearing a red dress adds.
Prince Wang Wook laughed in a discordant voice, could he have let Hae Soo marry someone else? He has recently lost a wife, now he has to lose a beloved one too, "Soo is still very sorry after losing Madame Hae, give a little time to ..." Prince Wang Wook tries to hide a heart rush that keeps racing as if the horses are whipped. Why should the girl have to marry suddenly in an atmosphere of grief?
"Marriage would be better, if Soo stayed too long in this place after Madame Hae was gone, then the chances of getting married would be smaller", Princess Yeon Hwa supports the marriage.
"The opinion of Princess Yeon Hwa ", an uncle Hae Soo justify Yeon Hwa's words. Unaware of Prince Wang Wook's nodding, in a kinship he did not have the right to decide the day of marriage Hae Soo and with whom the girl was about to get married? However, Hae Soo's figure has drifted deep into the heart. How could he give up this marriage? Prince Wang Wook suddenly feeling the air became too hot, his skin seemed blistered.
Meanwhile, Prince Baek Ah immediately met Prince Wang So with a hasty step. "Are you going to silence without opinion with this marriage? The plan is too sudden, Soo is still in a grieving mood ", Baek Ah is very hopeful, Wang So can make a voice to postpone the unknown marriage of who the bridegroom is, even by Hae Soo herself.
"Hae Soo is old enough to get married. Is not that marriage a matter of Hae's family? We do not have the right to interfere ", Wang So replied, in fact he was shocked, but his attitude remained calm. Suddenly Prince Wang Eun, Wang Jung, and Wang Won came to join. The 10th prince opened the conversation, he could not hide uneasily. Was not she impressed with this girl's presence and her unusual behavior?
"Is it true that Soo's marriage?" Prince Wang Eun needs reassurance.
 "According to Eun, Soo will marry a man over 60 years old and have a son who is very much", Prince Jung's face is very anxious. He had saved Hae Soo in the hands of a pirate cluster, the girl who could not fight it even risked his life for his safety. Now, the girl had to marry an elderly person, with many sons. What kind of misery could he not refuse?
 "Really?" Prince Baek Ah frowned. After Madame Hae was gone, she became a friend to Soo. Is he going to the heart to see a friend suffered unfortunate fate like this? "If so, is not that marriage the same as trade?" Prince Baek Ah's words caused Prince Wang So to be stunned, reflecting back on Hae Soo's sweet face. The girl who was helped when he was about to fall to the bottom of the river was then thrown back from the horse's back, the girl who suddenly turned up the pool of the castle bath and could stare at the scratch on her face, the girl who dared to fight with Prince Wang Eun, the girl who was never afraid to deliver the menu afternoon, stumbling up the hill. The girl who gives a sense of peace, because of his free attitude. So bad fate this girl. Prince Wang So sighs to do something.
Before Prince Wang So is able to say, Prince Wang Wook's shadow flashed in, he can catch the anxious faces of the princes. While his face was no less anxious when Prince Eun said, "Wook, how can you force this marriage on Soo? An elderly man with many sons?" Prince Eun thought the marriage was the plan of Prince Wang Wook as his sister-in-law. He looked at the Prince of the 8th with fury.
"The man promised to correct the inappropriate treatment of Hae's family. An unreasonable thing ", Prince Wang Won contends. He does not know Hae Soo well, but a sudden marriage to an unsuitable candidate is really beyond the limit. For a moment Prince Wook  is silent, the princes find that this marriage is not a happy day for Hae Soo, but it is a disaster.
"I need all your help", Prince Wang Wook looked at all princes hopefully, he had to do something to save Hae Soo.
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Inside the room, Hae Soo limps limply, Chae Ryung hurriedly packs her clothes up into a bundle. Her tears are pouring down, she will be left behind by Hae Soo, the noble descendant girl who is always served as a friend. "Better Agassi to flee", Chae Ryung is no less anxious with the news of marriage, a sudden plan that is never talked about openly. Is there a righteous girl who can not choose her life partner?
"I'd better go as soon as possible", Soo's voice whispered, almost sobbing. So did her fate after the death of Madame Hae? |She is in a state of grief, why is she not first talked to who she is going to marry and why should?
 "Go away, I will shut my mouth, if repeatedly knocked to death, I will never tell where Agassi go?" Chae Ryung know the worst when she made a mistake in the palace, she would be rolled into the mat, beaten repeatedly until the last breath.
"What?" Hae Soo stunned, should she run away at the expense of a lady's life? She is too afraid of marriage, but she is even more afraid that Chae Ryung should accept the death penalty for escape. The girl is stunned to think, Soo thinks she has turned into a stone statue. Suddenly a face emerges from behind a window, the face of Prince Wang Eun's childhood. This time the face did not show any wit, Prince Eun was too worried about Hae Soo's fate.
"Follow me, now …." The 10th Prince waves her arms, her attitude is earnest. Had a choice, she grabbed a packet of clothes, her heart screamed as she left Chae Ryung, she did not even have time to say a word. Does she have any choice but to follow Prince Wang Eun. Both walked in a hurry to leave the residence Prince Wang Wook, but his second move stalled. In the yard, two guards appeared. Prince Baek Ah acts quickly, pulling Prince Wang Eun and Hae Soo, hiding behind a sturdy wall standing behind him. Prince Wang Eun then leads Hae Soo heading to where Prince Wang Wook is waiting. The 8th Prince reaches out, his chest as if hit the roar of the storm when Hae Soo's gentle hand was now in his hand. So the end of the story with this sweet girl? While Prince Wang Jung extends his robe with head covering to Prince Wang Wook. The prince's tongue is bitter, he has promised to keep Hae Soo in safety because of the girl's help the other day. Can she be abandoned?
Prince Wang Wook covers Hae Soo's body with a purple robe. For the latter Hae Soo looks at Prince Wang Wook , "Is everything going to be okay?" Now the girl knows, all worried about her fate. She is not a fear alone, the princes are with her. "I can not let you go this way ..." Prince Wang Wook's words softly, he has not been able to fully rise after being abandoned. Now, he must be back abandoned. In front of the residence of Prince Wang Wook stretcher for the bride has been prepared.
However, the prince's residence seemed desolate. When staring at the gate accidentally Princess Yeon Hwa sees Prince Wang Wook riding the horse, in front of him is a person with a whole body sheathed in purple robe. Princess Yeon Hwa thinks quickly, it seems Hae Soo has fled, refusing to marry it. "Pursue them ... "Spright Princess Yeon Hwa orders the guards, chasing Prince Wang Wook. Prince Wang Wook spurs the horse as fast as possible, Prince Wang Jung doing the same behind him. Dust rises high in the wind, but in the silence the forests of both princes are forced to stop the hoofs of horses. Princess Yeon Hwa with the guards managed to follow the two princes. "Stop ...!" The Princess's voice loudly. A guard bravely stood right in front of Prince Wang Wook's horse.
 "How dare you get in the way of the prince's!" Prince Wang Jung gives a reprimand, but the guard stays unmoved.
 "What is the matter?" Prince Wang Wook pretended to ask Princess Yeon Hwa, as if she never understood why they should meet.
 "Dear Prince Wook, Hae Soo my nephew seems to be a burden", Hae Soo's uncle who wore a green dress bow. The uncle pulled the purple robe strongly, but the cloak remained unopened. Quietly Prince Wang Wook opens his purple robe, the witty face of Prince Wang Eun looks already. "Is he your nephew? He is my brother ", Prince Wang Jung taunts Soo's uncle looking at the old face hatefully, why can an uncle be able to marry off a girl without sin unreasonably?
Princess Yeon Hwa is shocked, she is very angry. "Pursue the opposite direction, now!"
The princess's face was flushed, she realized she had been mocked. While on the road in the opposite direction, Prince Wang So gasped against the horse. In her arms was Hae Soo, behind Prince Wang So, Prince Baek Ah. He raced with time, as strong as a whipping horse. At a glance Hae Soo looks at the masked face of the 4th Prince, deep inside the girl's heart thanks. Prince Wang So turns out to have a sincere heart, unlike the depiction of most people, as a wolf dog with a creepy face. Hae Soo does not think this prince is giving herself any help.
"I just do not want to see your life controlled by others, worthless ... "Prince Wang So retaliated, as if understanding Hae Soo's gaze, the 4th Prince replied inwardly. Prince Wang So tightened his arms on Hae Soo's slender waist. He is getting stronger. But, right at the crossroads, from opposite direction suddenly appears Ji Mong. The star expert was accompanied by the royal army. Wang Soo was shocked, but he remained calm, he lowered his head deeply, hoping Ji Mong did not see him. At the same time, from a different path, Prince Wook, Wang Eun, Wang Jung, and Princess Yeon Hwa .
"Why are you coming with the royal army?" Prince Baek Ah asked, there is something strange at this meeting. Why is Ji Mong supposed to be involved?
"Soo Agasshi who lives in the 8th Prince's Residence, I'm sorry Agasshi should come with me ..." Ji Mong replied.
"What are your interests in this? Is that the person who is going to marry asking for your help?" Just like Prince Baek Ah, Prince Wang So needs to question Ji Mong's presence in this place, what does Hae Soo's marriage relate to?
"Take us off this once, do not you feel sorry for Hae Soo should get married with the unknown?" Prince Baek Ah asks, he really does not have the heart to see Hae Soo's helpless face.
"Soo Agasshi is ordered to enter the palace",  Ji Mong's voice calm. Prince Wang So and Wang Wook looked at each other, his eyes wide-eyed. Wang Wook realized the meaning of 'entering the palace'.
"Is ...?", The eighth prince could not go on with his words. He felt a lump of hot coals suddenly glowing right in the crown of the head.
"Soo Agasshi is already agreed to marry King Taejo Wang Geon. I was ordered to accompany Soo Agasshi back to the palace ", Ji Mong did not hesitate with his words, he ran the orders of a king. Ji Mong never realized that the words sounded as if a storm rumbled in Prince Wang Wook's eardrum. The 8th prince was making time to get permission from the king for his marriage to Hae Soo, after the mourning period was over. If Hae Soo has to marry Taejo's father, then he will lose again.
 "No way, this marriage is too sudden ..." Prince Wang Wook stammered.
"The daughter of Hong Hae's family Ha Jin Hae and In Gyu Go Myung, Soo Agasshi ... to marry the King ... "Ji Mong repeats his words.
"Did you know about this wedding plan?" Prince Wang So asked Hae Soo. The 4th Prince feels cramped when he sees Soo shaking her head, thousands of fireflies roam about, he tried to deny his hearing, but what power? After being assisted by five prince who have a sense of compassion to escape, Ji Mong and the royal army can still stop him.
"Never get off this horse", declares Prince Wang So, is not Hae Soo more worthy of marriage to one of the princes? Her age is still young to marry an old king. What will happen after the wedding night passes? Does the king really love her? This marriage is not even different from the death penalty. Suddenly the two uncle Hae Soo came, both of them greet Ji Ji kindly. Although Ji Mong does not seem so comfortable with that arrival. Prince Wang Wook descends from the horse, approaching Hae Soo's two uncles.
 "What happened? Why is Hae Soo suddenly supposed to marry the King?" The 8th Prince's  looked furious at the sight of the two parents, this marriage was a madness. Why should an innocent girl be sacrificed? Wang Wook understood enough to be the wife of the thirty-first king. Hae Soo not only does not get the love, she will be hated by the queen and the other concubines of the king. This girl will live in hell.
"Aigoo, apparently the prince already knows. The king has acknowledged Hae's family business. The king wants us to be his relatives ... "Hae Soo's uncle who is wearing a green outfit replied.
" Why did I never get notice that Hae Soo is going to marry the king? "Prince Wang Wook secretly feels his whole body is shaking, he will never has the power to confront a king, even though he is the father. Hae's extended family has taken advantage of Soo for their sake, unfortunate this girl.
"Sorry Aigoo, after Madame Hae died, we no longer have relatives with Prince Wang Wook. Hae Soo is our responsibility. Or Aigoo worried, after this marriage Soo will contain the King's son. Aigoo will probably refuse the decision, because it is related to the matter of the royal throne .... "Hae Soo's uncle chuckled, his voice sounded like an owl, for Princess Yeon Hwa.
" Are you afraid we'll stop this marriage? We know the consequences of the marriage of the king ", the beautiful face of Princess Yeon Hwa changed as bright as the embers. She was very uncomfortable having to stare at the old and greedy face. While Uncle Hae Soo just cleared his throat, he planned this marriage to extend his influence inside the palace walls. Hae Soo, the innocent sweet girl is a definite figure to extend that influence.
 "Time to go home, nothing more to talk about", Princess Yeon Hwa feels no need to waste any more time, she knows the worst consequences are accepted if defying the king's wish. The exact step of the royal army approaching Hae Soo.
"Stop, back off!" Prince Wang So's voice firmly, he hugged Hae Soo in his arms as if he was not about to take her off. He must understand the meaning of hesitation and anxiety about the fate of a secretly beloved.
"Agasshi must understand the consequences of striking the king's orders", Ji Mong tried to persuade Hae So, he knew the death penalty was waiting for any royal dissident.
"Remove him, beoni”, no one can violate the King's orders or we will all be put to death ", Princess Yeon Hwa looks at Prince Wang So, she will not risk the safety of herself and all of her kind by Hae Soo. The girl's lost fate is married to King Wang Geon as his 30th wife.
Hae Soo looks at the two a strange face who claimed to be an uncle, she never knew a very ugly and greedy look that changed her whole life by making use of a king's marriage. The girl knew that King Taejo never wanted this marriage, they never knew each other. If only he could cast a fist on two uncle who acted greedily to take advantage of his existence as a young girl. Hae Soo looks at the beautiful face of Princess Yeon Hwa, a face that never gives a friendly smile, then she gazes at Prince Goryeo's face one by one. If she refused to get off the horse, all of Wang Geon's son's son was in danger. Hae Soo understands, she has received enough mercy and good conscience of five princes. She can not resist fate, or she still has some fathoms to change the position of a king.
Slowly Hae Soo breaks away from Prince Wang So. The 4th Prince tightens her arms, he will not be able to let Hae Soo marry an old king. "Stay with me ..." Prince Wang So whispered. Hae Soo has decided.
When you step into the palace walls, there will be no chance to get out again ... " Prince Wang So warned.
"I have to keep going, there's no way I can bet the safety of the cast ... " Hae Soo has made a decision, it is impossible for the five princes to go to the hanging because of the dissension of the bride-to-be girl. Who can oppose the King's decision? The 4th Prince took a deep breath. He felt like throwing a beautiful jug into the bottom of a cliff. Hae Soo will fall to pieces into an unformed shard. But did she have any choice but to release the sweet girl with a torn heart. Prince Wang So's movements were sluggish as he descended from the horse's back, then his outstretched arms helped Hae Soo's body flip back to the ground.
"You sure will never regret this decision?" Prince Wang So once again asked, he could not release this girl.
"Do not worry, I will try to talk to The Majesty ..." Hae Soo tries to smile, she knows how hesitant Prince Wang So. With all the respect Ji Mong invites Hae Soo into the joli. This marriage will be a tragedy, but what the power of a star expert, she is not able to stop. Hae Soo's hand opens her robe, returning to Prince Wang Wook, momentarily both gaze. Hae Soo sees there is a devastating storm shining on both eyes, the girl tries to smile. Although Prince Wang Wook knew, Hae Soo's smile was bitter. When Hae Soo returns to Prince Wang So, she feels that the eyes have turned into pieces of glass, staring at her in sorrow. The girl is not entirely convinced of her decision to move towards the joli, as if she were walking toward a coffin. She will be trapped into a small room to the majestic walls of the palace, bound by all the stressful rules. She will become a wife without knowing, especially love a king who became the bridegroom. She will be hated, maligned, and possibly killed by the consort or other 27 concubines of the king.
True, the room in the joli was too narrow as if breathless, she still had time to gaze with Prince Wook's prickly eyes before the joli door closed, then everything went dark. Hae Soo closes her eyes, she is headed for a strange and unpredictable destiny of life where finally. Joli finally moves, bears the royal warrior, the atmosphere of the original tense changed into silence.
"Hae Soo stepped into the wrong place", the voice of Prince Wang So.
 "The man who is over sixty years old and has many sons is The Royal Highness", Prince Wang Jung's face is red, how can two uncles be able to offer the marriage of a young girl to a king who has had many concubines and sons?
 "Do I have to call her mother?" Prince Prince Eun's childish face becomes pained. Hae Soo's presence causes the atmosphere to become warm, now he has to undergo a marriage that is never desired. He must lose the girl. The atmosphere around the forest for a while becomes very silent, only the sound of dried leaves fall. No one said. The wind crashed, dead.
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In the palace the atmosphere becomes tense, the air suddenly hot, even as if blistered. Queen Yoo stares at King Taejo with anger overflowing as if a lava magister smearing her beautiful face, "The Majesty will marry again, even the first night has been decided before the wedding takes place. Is everything all right? "Queen Yoo always fantasize, she as the only queen in the palace, gave birth to the crown prince. No other woman in Goryeo is worthy to accompany the king except the queen

single. But what happened? He repeatedly married after so many women became concubines, after which many princes were born. She was indeed a queen, but could not establish a crown prince. She did not even get the King's love.
Queen Yoo had to repeatedly swallow her disappointment and it all hurt her. For a moment The Majesty King paused, he went through my not easy man. He has no other way of uniting the whole kingdom except by marrying the decisive woman in this part of the kingdom. Including marrying Hae Soo, an unknown and unloved girl. He does not even need to know, the girl is concerned or not. The Majesty King nods his head, then the cassettes resign.
"At this time Khitan will come crashing Goryeo, we must combine Hong Ha Jin Hae's family power to protect the northern border," voice Average Taejo Wang Geon bitter, in fact he did not want this marriage. However, he must act for Goryeo.Khitan is also called the Khitai or Kidan are nomadic people from Mongolia, Manchuria, and Russia, precisely in the northern region of the Goryeo border. The King will not risk salvation for the sake of the kingdom, because of this attack. He must marry Hae Soo in order to get the allies.
Queen Yoo looks at The Majesty King, she is really disappointed, her breathing sounds heavy as the voice of a bull sniffs "When will Hae's family stop using the relationship with the king to fulfill his greed? The whole kingdom no longer has any hope for Wang Mo, he is digging his own grave ... "Queen Yoo's blood boils, she's a queen, but can never change the stance of a king. The clothes of greatness, jewelry, and all the glory can not change his destiny.
"Did you really dig the grave for Prince Wang Mo? Do you think I am digging my grave and my son's grave?" The Majesty the King began to burn with anger, he knew the Queen's desire to put Prince Wang Yo as the Crown Prince. However, he could not betray Wang Mo. For a while  the Great King was silent, he lived in the 10th century, a time when the great kingdom can easily crush the little kingdom without one party can do justice to stop. He is a king, but must endure a great battlefield. If he lived in an age that could protect even the smallest kingdom, he would have enough of a queen. The firstborn son will soon be declared a crown prince. The dissension of fellow queens, concubines, and princes will not occur in the seizure of the throne.
 "Does The Majesty still doubt the loyalty of a queen?", Queen Yoo knows, though she will never try change the decision of a king, after repeatedly, he should again feel disappointed.
"You are a powerful Queen and have everything. I only doubt your greed ", His Royal Majesty stares at Queen Yoo giddily, he knows really the most powerful woman in his life. The consort declined the presence of Prince Wang Mo, in the name of love he praised Prince Wang Yo as leader of Goryeo. Indeed, Queen Yo praised the greed itself.
"It will always be The Majesty's perspective, I am a queen, but have no role in life in this kingdom ..." without waiting for Queen Yoo's answer to step out, leaving the royal hall. This marriage will get her further removed from the love of a king. Should she lament it?
While the joli that swallows Hae Soo's body has arrived at the palace gate. The girl can not keep her eyes closed, she can not fall asleep and forever dream. She must open her eyes, face reality. Although she had to face the bitter reality, married to a king who has had queens, concubines, and sons. An consciously she must enter into the mouth of a lion. Secretly the girl thought to find a way out, if there is one gap, though very narrow. Not far from where Hae Soo is trapped inside a palanquin, at Damiwon Palace, Sanggung Oh is supervising the ladies' job of cleaning and preparing the palace baths. The woman is a beautiful face sustained high body tall with a pair of cold eyes. There is a painful story tucked away in the lady's eyes.
The beautiful face paused when a lady came, whispered into her ear, "Ji Mong knows about the King's bride."
"When? And who is the bride? "Sanggung Oh asks, ahe will return to witness one sad story in the royal environment. A lady was again whispered to Sanggung Oh.
\later Ji Mong came to accompany Hae Soo to Damiwon Palace, where Sanggung Oh daily work. "In this palace members the kingdom calmed down. Soo Agasshi should also be prepared for the wedding day tomorrow ", in fact Ji Mong does not want to do this task, but he is a subordinate, he can not fight a king.
"I'm sorry, there was never a special notice for this marriage. I do not mean to fight The Majesty King, there might be a mistake?" Hae Soo tries to find a gap to get out of this madness.
"Agasshi refuses to marry the King?" Ji Mong looks at the beautiful face in surprise, most girls in Goryeo dream of marrying the king or prince to get the glory. Why does this girl reject it?
 "Not only The Royal Highness, but I will also refuse to marry his grandfather. I do not want to marry someone I do not know ... " Hae Soo needs to explain. She had the right to choose. Suddenly the shadow of the slender Sanggung Oh flashed, the pretty face looked cold.
Ji Mong smiled, greeted Sanggung Oh intimately. "Too long I miss this meeting so I can look at your little face, my eyes even almost jump off the petals ..." Sanggung Oh feel no need to respond, she always understands the attitude and words of Ji Mong, stellar connoisseur of The Royal Highness. The lady's head stared at a young girl escorted by Ji Mong to where she worked. This figure of the bride king? Is not she more worthy of being the bride of one of the princes? Sanggung Oh locks her mouth, trying hard to master the various feelings of turmoil as if the civil war is endless.
 "I introduced Soo Agasshi, the prospective bride of The Royal Highness. I said goodbye, I was with the responsible party ", Ji Mong bowed reverently. Then whispered into Hae Soo's ear. "Live your destiny ..." the words are brief, but it raises a question to Hae Soo. Does the star expert have been able to see the fate?
 "You do not have to be so humble in front of me", Sanggung Oh's cold voice, she seems to have known Ji Mong very well.
"Did not I have to give you the respect?" Ji Mong denied, Sanggung Oh pretends not to listen. All the things that Ji Mong said and no matter how good the star expert would not change her destiny. She has lived the fate to wait for the ultimate story.
Sanggung Oh has to carry out her duty, she governs the ladies with Hae Soo, there is a very important thing to be done. As Hae Soo stares at Ji Mong, when the star expert nods her head, the girl knows  Though she was forced to follow the ladies. While Ji Mong stood transfixed, something was strange today, unconsciously murmuring, "The Majesty is hard to understand ... It is hard to understand ... What did The Majesty see from a young girl like Soo Agasshi ... ", Ji Mong greets to himself after just staying.
Sanggung Oh acts quickly, lets Hae Soo into a room, "Before bathing the whole body should be examined, the woman who has the scar can not be the wife of the king ", the voice was flat without pressure.
Hae Soo never thought, she will be examined like this by giving up all her clothes uninstalled. He crossed her arms in front of her chest. "I have no scars, no need for anyone to see my body, I never even go to a public bath ..." The rejection caused Sanggung Oh to glance at the ladies, the ladies know what to do. Hae Soo's refusal did not count, so did the girl's shock, they disarmed Hae Soo's clothes. The girl was helpless, alone facing too many maids.
"Sorry I'm doing the job, the bride and groom should be checked before the first night with a king", Sanggung Oh needs to convey the words of explanation. Hae Soo is still fighting, she never wanted the first night and this marriage. She felt odd and ill-treated. Sanggung Oh and all the ladies feel no need to respond to the bride's candidate. They have to make sure Hae Soo's body is flawless or scratchy, she has a requirement ahead of the first night with a king.
In a different place Queen Yoo and Queen Hwangbo are sitting, chatting, "You really do not want to stop this marriage?" Queen Yoo asked, though never wanted any other queen in this palace, but Queen Hwangbo is the place to talk. The Majesty decided to marry for the sake of the kingdom. Can I forbid? "
"Every day you carry Buddha's tasbih, you are like a saint. The king already has 29 concubines, he should be more concerned with family interests, not the kingdom. Will the king split Goryeo into twenty-five parts after his passing?" Queen Yoo's blood still boiling, she hopes Queen Hwangbo will do the same, stop this marriage, at least argue "no!"
The answer made Queen Yoo again hit by disappointment, "Why should I say that ?!" Queen Hwangbo frowned her soft forehead. She deeply memorized Queen Yoo's temperament, but the newly spoken words were too spicy. Suddenly a lady came by bowing her body, "Prince 14th come". Not long afterward, Prince Wang Jung's face, the face was a deep turmoil. The face looked surprised when  looked at the soft eyes of Queen Hwangbo. Prince Wang Jung knew, he immediately bowed, greeting then straight on one goal.
"Sorry sorry mother queen, Hae Soo will marry This Royal Majesty. Is there a mother can ask to stop? "
" Hae Soo, that girl? "Queen Yoo almost jumped from where she was sitting. She knows the king will marry, but why should Hae Soo his bride? Slowly the Queen's gaze switched to Queen Hwangbo's face, "You are very calm, because you already know the bride, she still has relation with you", Queen Yoo's voice turns cold like ice chill freeze.
 "Nobody can stop the king in this case, we are not authorized to interfere", Queen Yoo has spoken to the king, but what is the result. Wang Geon never doubted his omnipotence, the answer that pierced his heart deeply.
"Hae Soo does not want this marriage. The family insisted," Prince Wang Jung still hopes her mother will be able to block this marriage, is not she a very powerful lady.
Suddenly the lady came back," The 8th Prince came ".
Prince Wang Wook hurried in before being invited. The face was no less upset with Prince Wang Jung's face. Prince Wang Wook did not expect Queen Yoo talking with mother, at a glance the 4th Prince bowed his greeting "Are you hurrying to come, what would you say?" Queen Hwangbo feels weird with Wang Wook's presence this time, his smart son always behaves.
 "Queen's mother ..." Prince Wang Wook's breath was half-hunting, he hesitated to say the words. "Hyungnim also came, because of Hao Soo's marriage, we all disagree. Is not the queen's mother looking for a way out?" Prince Wang Wook's arrival reinforces Prince Jung's demeanor.
" Why is this marriage bothering you, Wook? "Queen Yoo looks at Prince Wang Wook with an odd look.
" This marriage is too sudden, Soo is like a sister for me ", Prince Wang Wook felt the whole contents of his chest rumble like a waterfall, he had to race against the time before the wedding took place.
"Soo is his late wife's cousin. Of course, Wook is against him ... "Queen Hwangbo replied, surely her wise eyes can sense the frantic feeling of Wang Wook's overall appearance. Queen Hwangbo recalls the last words of Myung Hae before his death: " I no longer have a long time, accept Hae Soo as the wife of Prince Wook." These words caused a prince to feel distressed, because the marriage of the king's father? Madame Hae handed Hae Soo as Wang Wook's wife, because this prince loves her. Queen Hwangbo sighs deeply, can she fulfill the request of a prince?
The smile on Queen Yoo's red lips looks cynical, "Why should a prince be against the marriage of The Royal King?" The perfect question for Prince Wang Wook, but how would he have to answer correctly? Would not Queen Yoo laugh at him?
Prince Wang Wook's voice blocked in the throat, until suddenly Princess Yeon Hwa comes. Her beautiful face is red, Prince Wang Wook with anger. Yeon Hwa does not expect to meet Queen Yoo in this place, she knows, she should salute. As Prince Baek Ah experiences a similar turmoil, "Can you find a way, so Soo can get out of the palace?" The prince persuaded Wang So.
"How can I persuade a man to leave the palace door when he himself decides?" Prince Wang So answer.
"If he does not decide to enter the palace, we will all die ..." Prince Baek Ah gives a reason.
"If Soo wants, she can run away at the first opportunity. Now nobody can stop. Is Soo special to you? Why should you defend her? "Prince Wang So looks at Prince Baek Ah's worried face, what is between them?
"Soo as a close friend after Madame Hae's death ", Baek Ah never fell in love with Hae Soo, but friendship after the death of Madame Hae very impressive. Soo never robs Prince Wang Wook of Madame Hae. Prince Baek Ah recalls, after the funeral day almost every night sat drinking with Hae Soo.
 "Why do you never say a word to Madame Hae?" Hae Soo asked.
"My mother from Silla Kingdom has collapsed. Wook and I are both prince, nonetheless  in a different class. Your family is in the upper class, my class is too low to ask Myung Hae as a wife ....” Prince Baek Ah stated the truth, social order is the abyss in life. Hae Soo finds it difficult to accept social class differences, he needs to feel annoyed.
"People around you often treat your neighbors as if things were dead. Wait for the next thousand years. The human degrees are the same, no one has a higher or lower class than any other person. Prince, is that the difference?" Hae Soo's voice is loud, inappropriately treating humans by class and lineage, human dignity is the same.
Hae's words  causes Prince Baek Ah to stumble, he closes Hae Soo's mouth with food, "Careful talk ..."
But Hae Soo endlessly says, "Everyone can live honorably, but it will all end up ashes. We can suddenly fall from the sky and live end up living in a place like this. So follow your heart, miss day after day, do everything we want to do, everything that makes the heart happy. Okey? "
"Soo talk at will, and you listen quietly?" Prince Wang So frowned, a prince should not have to listen to a girl's words without consideration.
"I should be angry, but the words are true. Look at Goryeo, family relations always take precedence. Humans are appreciated when coming from noble families and look attractive. Humans are recognized when married with good family. If this prince's life is so bad, what about the lives of ordinary people?" Baek Ah always remembers Hae Soo's words with a pent-up question, why a Hae family girl who had fallen and lost memories can talk about a thousand years into the future. Only a broad-minded person can say.
"What exactly do you want? You want to undermine this kingdom? You want to change this nation? "Prince Wang So was unable to reach the truth of the words of Baek Ah. He never imagined Goryeo a thousand years ahead.
"I just want to be free. Hyungnim also wants to be free right? What about Hae Soo? How can orphaned women, siblings have survived in a place like this? After this day passes, she will never see the King again. Life like this can make it slowly die .... "Prince Baek Ah's voice turns bitter, as if he is the perpetrator who must be forced to marry a king. The basis of marriage is love, in this case The Majesty King never even knew Hae Soo. What if he as a fragile human must undergo this fate. The sweet face of Prince Baek Ah looked wistful.
On the other hand Prince Wang So was silent, the masked face became wistful. He knows Hae Soo as a different figure from most girls in the Goryeo neighborhood. This girl has courage and freedom of movement, her face is not less beautiful with Princess Yeon Hwa, Soo does not even have the characteristics of high-hearted attitude. The girl gave a sense of peace, Prince Wang So took a deep breath. He must do something even though it will end up in vain. As for Hae Soo has passed the examination of all ladies, there is not a slight scratch on his body. He has a condition for the first night with a king. Clothes that were originally worn somewhere, now he was wearing white clothes. He really felt strange with the clothes and atmosphere in this place. With a sullen thought the girl fell silent in the corner of the room. Suppose there is a way out of marriage.
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"Time to take a bath, marriage set after sunset", Sanggung Oh persuade Hae Soo bathe, touching the girl's arm, she has prepared all the toiletries for the bride.
"Leave me alone! This morning I just found out I had to marry a king without a deal. I need to think about all this ", Hae Soo brushed off Sanggung  Oh's soft hand.
"Okay, wait. I'll check the tub ", Sanggung Oh's steps gracefully leaving Hae Soo alone. A self in the corner of Hae Soo's room decides to run away. She remembered the secret tunnel, she was sure the entrance to the tunnel would be there. Hae Soo hurriedly ran from the room, to a hallway looking a lady. With a quick dash she immediately hide, but when out of the hideout she faced directly with a tall figure Sanggung Oh. The lady's head looked with cold eyes.
While Prince Wang So moved quickly, went to see Ji Mong. "Is there a way out to stop this marriage? Do you have other plans?" The Prince grumbles at the throat's neck, so Ji Mong almost loses his breath, repeatedly hitting Prince Prince So's hand, so the prince takes him off.
In the hall a eunuch comes to the hall,The Majesty King who was reading the statement "... Hong Ha's family has surrendered his daughter, Hae Soo. Right now Hae Soo has been preparing for the wedding ... " for a moment The Majesty the King stopped reading, asked the eunuch.
 "Hae Soo? Is he the cousin of the wife of the 8th prince?" King Taejo's face looks sour, he gets an offer to marry a girl from Hae's family to embrace the allies, but why should she be Hae Soo?
"True The Majesty ", Eunuch bowed down with the uncle.
"Why should the child? Hae's family is really greedy ... " The King greets, he must marry a young girl who deserves to be the bride of a prince.
"Is this marriage to be canceled?" Eunuch asked.
" It would be useless if I cancel this marriage ... Where else should I find suitable women? No matter, let's go ... "
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Hae Soo has been preparing in the bridal chamber, this beautiful red-colored outfit seemed to seize her tiny body and without a scratch. Her hair, which had been loosened up, was now bun with a sparkling ornamen stitch of precious metal with a gemstone. She was preparing to leave the singles, she could no longer break down the hair just like the other girls. The hair bun is a sign of a man who is preparing to marry or has married. Sanggung Oh also make up her face with an expert, daemed also a red lipstick, chapped lips that looked as if blood was lying in the snow. If this whole makeup was for Prince Wang Wook, not an old king she never loved.
Hae Soo now knows the meaning of frantic, in what way can she end this chaos? Her mind still has not stopped. She alone waiting for the presence of a king before the first night, because of forced marriage. With The Majesty the King's steps toward the bridal chamber, she will restart the experience that has happened thirty times.
King Taejo's step stalled when suddenly Prince Wook looked down on his knees. "Please forgive The Majesty, there is what I want to say", the 8th Prince desperately took the final step to tie Hae Soo, begging, kneeling before The Royal Highness.
"What do you need to say?" King Taejo is hindered, why Wang Wook the intelligent prince known as the Goryeo scholar is blocking the steps toward the bridal room?
 "The royal family already has many. Another powerful family is still trying to keep an eye on the movements of the royal family. I wonder why The Majesty should bring another family?"
"I have a reason, I need the help of Hae's family to stop the fight with Khitan. Why are you opposed to this marriage?" King Taejo begins to feel furious, Wang Wook is known for his intelligence, but does the prince know the strategy of controlling the kingdom. Actually Wang Geon does not need to marry anyone, he is always married to this kingdom. He does not need to know love, love has been completely shed for Goryeo.
If Wang Wook knew. "Because, because ..." Prince Wang Wook stammered, it was not easy for him to explain the cancellation of a king's marriage. Should he have stated, if he wants The Majesty's permission for this marriage? So suddenly Prince Wang So has arrived, asked, "What if The Majesty uses another way of getting allies for Goryeo?" 4th Prince travels similarly in a desperate state like Prince Wang Wook, kneels before the king. He knows all the consequences, even if the king has to hate him.
"What are you doing!? Do you guys have to be led to the gallows?" The Majesty King's voice thundered like a thunderbolt, rattling the walls and the whole room. The walls of the bridal chamber seemed to be cracked, due to Wang Geon's outrage. He just needs to spend tonight to declare Hae Soo as the king's wife. After that, he will forget for a thousand nights onward. He does not care if the bride will still be waiting in the same room in the year long years afterwards. He is a king, for Goryeo he can do anything, including scolding and executing princes.
"I found witnesses who saw one of Hae's family members allying with Khitan. The Majesty should punish Hae's family, hand over the border to another family. The King can let Hae's family remain an official in their city. Fellowship can also be without marriage. There are other ways to reduce the power of Hae's family. Should The Majesty offer them a favor?" Prince Wang So still has the rest of his courage for long words, even though the words do not change the decision of a king. King Taejo Wang Geon's eyes are as red as blood as he stares at Prince Wang So, he right to be angry, for the objection to this marriage.
"Marriage continues. If I follow your advice to punish the Family of Hae, then it took half a day to send troops there. At that time, the border had been breached by Khitan. If I should teach Hae Family, would not you be afraid of the actions of another powerful family? In this kingdom there is no need to find a reason to act. You must find the right reasons to prevent. Understand? Your reason is not strong enough ... " Wang Geon always has a reason, why the marriage must happen, he must prevent Goryeo from the attacks of other nations. The Majesty King returns with a definite step. Prince Wang So silent thousand languages, he failed to save Hae Soo, his whole body feels limp. He means nothing before a king. He was forced to pull over, giving way as he passed her.
He sees Hae Soo standing in front of the room, the girl clad in a bride's clothes as red as blood, looking as if an angel descends from the sky. But the look of the face is far from displaying the happiness of a bridegroom. Hae Soo is not on the eve of the first night, she will be raped a king then dumped forever. What is the beautiful dress of a royal bride? Prince Wang So sees as if Hae Soo is about to speak to The Majesty, but King Taejo does not even look at her face, The King continues walking as if Hae Soo's beautiful bride is nobody.
Hae Soo  has found the only way. A moment of silence hangs, alarming. Suddenly the atmosphere of silence is ripped by the sound of a broken jar. Everyone turned toward the sound. The King's eyes widened in disbelief, Prince Wang So stood as statues as Prince Wang Wook felt his whole body shiver. Hae Soo, the bride took a very bold and dangerous action without realizing the consequences. The bride grabbed a piece of broken jug, injured her wrist, blood began to drip. The wrist is now as red as the color of the pangantin outfit. "This time I have a reason to stop marriage, a woman with a scar can not be the wife of a king. The Majesty, stop this marriage .... " Hae Soo is not sure whether this bloodstain will stop or continue to flood, she will die. Better to die before the wedding night arrives than to die slowly after being dumped by a king.
Taejo's king stares at Hae Soo without blinking, beautiful girl, clever, dare to take the danger as well as not understand the result against a king's decision. Long enough the King's Majesty was transfixed, Prince Wang Wook and Prince Wang So held their breath, both hit by the same fear. Will the King soon execute the death penalty? The atmosphere in the alley was as tense as the air around the gallows when a man found guilty was ready to exhale. Meanwhile, all the clothes Hae Soo's wearing were now covered in blood.
Suddenly the laughter of The Majesty King, "You have more courage than a man. Call Hong Ha Jin Hae, I have to talk ", Wang Geon gives orders to the eunuch then walks away as if this place never happened anything.
Hae Soo hunted by fear and unspeakable pain, she has determined her attitude bravely. She had succeeded in thwarting this marriage, but the flow of blood slowly changed like a sea of ​​red. Her eyes were drooping, her breathing tight, as if there were no air anymore. Pain on the wrists sliced ​​through the pit of the heart, the fragile body now becoming unsteady. A thousand stars seemed to collide, then the sky turned into a piece of black velvet cloth, with Hae Soo's whole body falling down. Prince Wang So was in a hurry to catch the swaying body, but lost quickly to Prince Wang Wook. Sprightly hand Prince 4th catch Hae Soo before the body was rolled against the floor. Anxiously re-ambush the whole chest of the prince, is he able to save Soo? While standing, Prince Wang So was still transfixed. Everything went by quickly, the request was never granted. Apparently Hae Soo has one more clever way, a dangerous act that can stop her breathing.
In the court yard of Prince Wang Eun, Prince Wang Jung, Prince Baek Ah, and Prince Wang Won are waiting. The whole face looked worried, what would happen to Hae Soo? If the wedding night had happened, no princess could reach her. They will lose forever, and the princes know what it means to lose. It is when day-by-day will pass away empty. The four princes were aghast, as Prince Wang Wook stepped out anxiously, on both hands Hae Soo's body was still wrapped in a wedding dress. The clothes ... the clothes dripped blood. Hae Soo droops, the  fainted in Prince Wook's arms.
What happened?
The princes hunt down the limp body. "Call the healer!" Prince Wang Wook screamed, his voice hoarse.
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Dreams are a life between real and absent, when humans fall asleep, when humans hope, when consciousness away, away ... for a cause. Everything is vague, blurred, and without form asking , "Where am I?"
"Where am I? Am I dead, ah no. Goryeo ... Taejo Wang Geon, Gwangjong ... I must forget something ... The 4th King Goryeo, Gwangjong. Yes, Gwangjong is the 4th king. He's the king who killed his brother and his subordinates. 4th King Goryeo, Gwangjong. Who is he? Who among the princes? Is it possible ... ", Hae Soo delirious. It seemed to be trapped into the fog of history, she drooped through the tunnel of time then everything became faint, losing form. Hae Soo suddenly woke up, she was immediately confronted by Sanggung Oh's beautiful face.
The beautiful lips moved, "Yes, you are alive and unmarried. I'm the one responsible for taking care of you, not the physician"  Sanggung Oh's dazed eyes staring down at the young face, a question in her heart, What will happen to this girl, a tiny body who dares to oppose a king's decision? Does he know the consequences?
 "Is not this a palace?" Hae Soo asks, she observes the room around her.
 "You are still alive, still inside the palace ..." Sanggung Oh replied briefly.
 "You mean I can not go from this place, dead?"
"According to the wound healer is too deep and will remain imprinted", Sanggung Oh diverts the conversation, she can not understand the meaning of this girl said.
"That's what I hope, the scar to stop marriage with a king ", Hae Soo grateful, she managed to avoid the cursed night.
"Do you not dream of being the wife of a king? You will live in wealth and prosperity”,  A thing coveted by Goryeo Sanggung Oh girls stares at Hae Soo without hiding a sense of wonder, as other girls dream of the glory of being a king's wife. This one girl even refused by injuring her wrist.
 "Every human being has the right to determine the fate of life, though it must oppose the decision of a king. Every human being is the master of each life ", Hae Soo does not hesitate with her words, she really does not imagine forcing one night with an old king then dumped forever, she has the right to do.
" You are still very young, the king resulted in punishment. Prepare ..." Sanggung Oh can not imagine, what punishment will be imposed on this girl? She will return to see a story.
 "I have acted accordingly, nothing to be regretted. Whatever punishment will be imposed", Hae Soo can not imagine what the punishment is, but it is always better than being a bride one night with a king.
 "If so, rest ..." Sanggung Oh must admit, how charming this young girl. Her attitude and words were impressive, Sanggung Oh took a deep breath and then stepped out of the room. The lady's head was shocked, when outside the room was Prince Wook waiting.
He immediately bowed, "Please ..." the lady's head invited Prince Wang Wook into the room. With one question, why should a Goryeo prince be anxious and hassle, because of a wound on a girl's wrist? The rebel bride. Prince Wang Wook looked at Hae Soo with a sigh of relief, the crucial moment passed. He acknowledged this girl's courage in saving herself, no one thought of that  out. He and Prince Wang So have even despaired. Softly Prince Wang Wook grabbed Hae Soo's wrist bandaged with a bandage.
 "It's over, the wound in your hands is the reason for The King to cancel the marriage. Hae's family has been concluded against the interests of this country. Your family will no longer use you", Prince Wang Wook always felt a special atmosphere while being beside Hae Soo, even though the girl was just now awakened from a faint with a wound on the wrist.
" Night is a sad time, as if I was a bad person, helpless nothing. I remember the request of my late wife, I pray according to her request that you return. I will meet that demand by always looking after you. I will give everything that Myung never received. If you become the king's wife, I will lose forever. Surely I will never forgive myself ", the eyes of Prince Wang Wook teary-eyed, he has recently lost a loving wife. Did he have to lose Soo before the mourning period?
"I guess I'll never see you, never say good-bye ..." Prince Wang Wook was finally unable to resist the tears. He ever cried in front of this girl, is there a mistake when she did it again? sincere heart of the Prince embracing the fragile body of Hae Soo, "I will not let anything like this happen again", Prince Wang Wook closed his eyes, if he can keep hugging Hae Soo forever.
While Ji Mong faithfully accompanied The Royal Majesty who stays all night. "Does not The Majesty need to rest?" The star expert asked, even a great king still needs to rest. King Taejo's old face looks tired, there are so many surprising things that happen unexpectedly. This time the rejection of a prospective bride, why is there a girl dismissing a king's marriage? Why does he need to hurt himself for a reason? The girl is beautiful, too brave, and really smart. Where does it come from?
 "What will The Majesty do to Soo?" Ji Mong feels the need to know the fate of Hae Soo after this. "Send her to be a slave", deep in the heart The King understands Hae Soo's rejection, he even feels sorry for the young girl . However, he is a king. A big mistake when a girl dares to reject her marriage. He does not need to execute the death penalty, it is proper to be a slave. Working hard on those who hate it.
 "Can not it be a court lady? Queen Yoo and Queen Hwangbo need a lady. Even Sanggung Oh also want Soo ... " Ji Mong offers a better choice, he knows the meaning of being a slave. Unlimited suffering for every girl who has to live.
Taejo's king glances at Ji Mong, he knows the master's good relationship with the princes. Does Ji Mong have become a tonguepiece? Not Ji Mong, the princes who want Hae Soo to be court ladies. Upset with The Royal Highness King slams the document being read, "What really is Soo's relationship with the princes. The 8th and 4th Prince even kneel, begging the wedding to be canceled. It's enough of this problem. "
" Sanggung Oh from the Damiwon Palace also needs it ... "Ji Mong did not give up with the King's anger. He heard the experts in tat arias and interested in all kinds of herbal. Hae Soo will help many royal families if handed over to Sanggung Oh.
 "Where Soo?" The King's annoyance subsided when he heard the name Sanggung Oh, the face even looked sad. Sanggung Oh reminds Wang Geon of a story in the past, a long time ago. However, is he really able to forget?
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 Where is Hae Soo?
Like a pair of lovers who are afflicted for a thousand years, Hae Soo and Prince Wang Wook are walking in the park. Green leaves look radiant as beautiful as emeralds, flowers blooming, even the pool water is as clear as glass. Prince Wang Wook sees the wound on Hae Soo's wrist. He helps her cover her by pulling up her sleeves until the scar is out of sight. Hae Soo smiles, she really wants to be with Prince Wook. The move seemed to float on the winds of a thousand flowers. Could she always be together? How she wanted to meet with Madame Hae or just visit her grave. Always imagine the kindness of the cousin's cousin.
 "Yes, we can go together. She once asked us to always take care of you. Marking us together on a pilgrimage to the tomb, she will surely feel peace ... " Prince Wang Wook seems to know the heart of Hae Soo, he will gladly accompany the visit to the tomb. The 8th prince holds the shoulders of Hae Soo , her gentle smile will cause every girl in Goeryeo to fall in love. Hae Soo has never been able to forget the smile.
Wang Wook wants to keep Hae Soo on the shoulder, but he sees Ji Mong step closer. He had to take Hae Soo's shoulder off. Ji Mong smiled, within a distance he bowed to Prince Wang Wook, "Apologize the Prince, I convey The Majesty's command that Soo Agasshi can be a lady at the Damiwon Palace with Sanggung Oh", Ji Mong's duty is to convey the king's order, he must accept the bitter truth, that Prince Wook's face turned as if the water was turbid. This decision meant that he had to part with Hae Soo, although the distance farewell was not too far around the palace.
 "Soo Agashi is still allowed to be a lady at Damiwon Palace, open to slave in a very distant place", Ji Mong understands Prince Wang Wook's . How is Hae Soo's cousin finally having to work as a lady, or there is no other way out. Instead Hae Soo's face is now smiling, she knows what to do after opposing the king's decision, working always a lady with Sanggung Oh. Is not she an expert in the field of cosmetology and experts recognize the form of herbs?
"I do not mind even having to work as a lady," Hae Soo responded.
 "Even as a lady, but Agasshi remains a noble descendant, there will be special treatment. Hard work will be rewarded with holidays and marriage permits ", Ji Mong adds, he has also succeeded in finding a way out, so that Hae Soo can re-write his destiny alive.
Hae Soo looks happy, she again has a reason to forget that frightening night. She will start a new life, after Myung Hae is gone, right to settle in the residence of Prince Wang Wook?
"Prepare to go ..." Ji Mong bends over and then resigns. It is not difficult to carry out the task. Prince Wook's face is still the same with the turbid water, the distance reached will be back stretched. Could he possibly fulfill his wife's last wish to always be near Soo.
"The distance to visit Myung's grave is farther, but she will always be in the heart", Hae Soo reopens the conversation, she does not understand how the prince feels really. Prince 8th needs some time to calm down before looking back at Hae Soo's sweet face.
"It is true Ji Mong said, you are not sent to a distant place as a slave. Do not ever worry ... "Wang Wook tries to strengthen the girl's heart, after living as a noble family, can she become a lady?
"I will do my best to fit in Damiwon Castle ", Soo does not want to make Prince Wang Wook worried. Just as Ji Mong said dhe is still lucky, Her Excellency understands for a favored job in the palace environment. Prince Wook's takes something from behind the clothes then gives Hae Soo. Is the sheet of paper Hae Soo once drafted, The Prince tries to smile.
 "I'll visit you every day", a sweet promise that the truth is not yet certain, because of time and changes. However, it is quite a farewell greeting. Hae Soo is still smiling when Prince Wang Jung, Prince Wang Eun, Prince Wang Won, and Prince Baek Ah ran up. The faces still look worried, they want to confirm the last state after the bloody wound on the prince's wrist. The princes seemed relieved to see Hae Soo in good shape. Behind the cast, Prince Wang So appeared standing stunned at Ji Mong.
 "You understand why I should kneel before The Majesty?" The Prince's voice whispered, as if worried when another prince would hear him.
 "I understand ..." Ji Mong slowly responded, his eyes glancing at the masked face. The prince is holding his heart's deepest content. The princes are still saying hello to Hae Soo, but Prince Wang Wook feels the need to stop, "It's time for Soo to leave, it's the first day. When it's too late Sanggung Oh will get angry. "
" Right, do not let Soo late", Prince Wang Won agrees.
"Sanggung Oh is a dreadful lad's head ", Prince Wang Eun contends, he always remembers the cold gaze of the lady's head. I do not know what story lies behind her eyelids.
"I will visit you every day", Prince Wang Jung promised. He is grateful that Hae Soo is in good health after opposing the king's orders. The girl still has a place in the palace, although working as a lady. He can still see the "brave" girl. Hae Soo looks at the faces of the princes one by one. The sunlight causes the face to appear as a captivating figure clad in the greatness of princes Goryeo. Why should he be with the princes, accept all the goodness of his heart? Who among the princes would kill a brother himself? Who will be King Gwangjong?
No! The murder will not happen, deep inside Hae Soo asks. When looking at Prince Wang Wook's handsome face, she again asks himself. "Could it be ...?"
 Ji Mong comes back, nodding as a sign, a moment for Hae Soo to leave. "From this place the steps start ..." Hae Soo knows that time with the princes as Prince Wang Wook's brother-in-law is over. She stood for a moment in front of Prince Wang Wook, the 4th Prince back to give encouragement, "There is nothing to be afraid of, you know that," Prince Wang Wook tried his best to control himself, the first day for Hae Soo at Damiwon Palace as ladies meant he had to always ready to lose. Hae Soo stepped, she must write back the fate of life after successfully thwart forced marriage. As she passed Prince Wang So, the girl slightly bowed her head. The 4th prince was silent, his eyes peering out from behind the mask glancing at Hae Soo's wrists that were still bandaged. Then the distance was stretched, getting wider. When Hae Soo finally stepped foot  arrived at the royal family bath area, cold face Sanggung Oh already waiting ... 

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