Chapter 1

This morning, the entire Deoksu royal family is busy as their princess's wedding is about to take place.

However, they don't know that today is also the day chosen to carry out the treason planned by Prince Lee Sunjong who is none other than the younger brother of King Lee Sujin.

The betrayal was supported by the concubine of King Sujin who was not willing if princess Anna Lee ascended the throne assisted by her husband.

With a sweet promise from Prince Sunjong, she was complacent and wanted to betray King Lee Sujin.

The morning sun slipped in from the slit of Princess Anna's window, suddenly she woke up and stared at the ceiling in her beautiful room.

"Good morning, princess!". Said a woman who had just entered the room.

Princess Anna smiled seeing her two loyal servants at her bedside.

"Good morning Eun and Nyang!".

"It's time for you to wake up! Because in a few hours your future husband will come". Eun said.

Anna looked down sadly because she didn't want to get married yet. However, she could not possibly go against her parents' wishes.

"I have to talk to my father to cancel this marriage". Anna suddenly felt like she still had a chance to negotiate with her father.

"There is no bargaining on this one business, since ancient times, Princess had to be married off to a prince chosen by her father and not her choice because it was useless". Said Queen Hae Won who is the mother of princess Anna.

Anna's jaw fell when she heard her mother's words, suddenly being in her room.

"But, Anna is still 17 years old. At least, let Anna learn more to help father organize this government". Anna is still trying to persuade her mother.

"Our job as women is to give birth and serve our husbands, not to interfere with state affairs. Besides, you don't have to worry because you will marry a prince from the most powerful kingdom in the south. Your marriage will bring blessings to our kingdom". Queen Hae Won said.

"But...".

Queen Hae Won turned to Anna's two servants as she gave orders. "You have one hour to prepare the Princess you serve. If not, then you must be ready to be beheaded".

"Good noble!". The two servants answered respectfully.

After giving the order, Queen Hae Won sat beside princess Anna. Then she held her hand saying. "Princess, don't make trouble anymore, as a princess, your whole life has been arranged by the king. You know better that a princess can never choose who to marry. There's no point in you sulking now because the king's decision can't be denied".

"Why should a woman be in a position like this? She is elected and does not have the right to vote".

"Every human being has the right to express an opinion, why shouldn't I do it?". Asked Princess Anna.

"Because you are a woman, a woman's feelings are not important when it comes to state affairs. You are prepared by the king to strengthen your strength and forge an alliance with another kingdom that is known to be very strong. You must marry their prince so that our kingdom will continue to stand firm". Queen Hae Won replied.

"Married to form strength, not for love. Who knows if that man does not want this marriage too? And why should I marry the second prince and not the first?". Anna has not been able to accept such circumstances.

"Because you are the most famous princess so you do not deserve to marry the first prince who has never been in the palace. Besides, you must prepare yourself to love your husband". Said the king who had just entered princess Anna's room.

Anna turned to the source of the voice, she frowned at her indisputable father.

"Your Majesty, why did you come to Princess Anna's room?". Asked the queen as she walked over to him.

"I came to see how far she is preparing for marriage". The king replied, glaring at Princess Anna.

"Princess Anna, are you ready?". Asked the king, holding Anna's hand.

"Why do you look confused, don't say that you want to run away from this marriage". The king began to suspect that his daughter was silent.

"What if I get married but the prince doesn't like me?". Asked Anna.

"Then you have to make him like you to please him". Answered the king.

Anna smiled bitterly at the king's answer, she did not expect that she would get such a funny answer from the one who had been spoiling her.