The Destiny of the Undone
chapter 1

There was nothing more beautiful to her than Lake Georukhan, a lake that held thousands of memories with her mother. She's a royal princess yet lonely. Really lonely. Wherever he went, the guards followed him. Shitty right? It was fortunate that his personal bodyguard was his cousin so he would not worry if he would report to his father.

“Soo-ya! You've been here for five hours. When are you going home? I'm tired.” Said the crown princess' bodyguard.

“sun has not even set.”

“ya Lord! The new sun will set in three hours, Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess!”

“Please a minute, Jiwon-a! I still want to say hello to my mom.”

“if know I'm like this I won't lend you clothes!” jiwon said regretfully. Yep. The crown princess is undercover. It is impossible to get out of the palace complex still wearing royal clothes. He could have been locked up in his room by his father for a whole month.

Jisoo turned to look at Jiwon who already looked very tired. He smiled at his cousin. “it looks like I'm starting to feel sorry for you. Let's go back.”

“Do not pity me! If you still want to stay here, keep going. I'll wait.”

“i'm tired too. Let's go!” jisoo said before riding his horse. “mari fight! If you get to the Palace first, I'll give you my dinner ration.”

“if not?”

“You will accompany me around the market. Be-sok!”

“Better I eat Tauge Soup alone all day.” Said Bobby leaving Jisoo.

“hei Jiwon-a, hey!”

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The forest they were after was not a forest full of wild beasts but also not a safe forest. There's often a break-in there. But Jisoo's martial skill could not be doubted. Initially he was prepared for his father's successor. But when her mother died five years ago, her father abandoned that intention instead of saving her only daughter. Jisoo's skill in archery and fighting is no joke. He had even been a winner of sword and archery contests in his kingdom. But in recent days, his father seems to be giving a sign that Jisoo will be reappointed as crown princess.

“when are you getting married?” ask Jisoo suddenly.

“sedang bouncing?” Jisoo was shocked by Jiwon's question.

“Haish I'm not kidding! You're 27 years old. When will you be back?”

“you yourself?” Jisoo asked back.

“you know me, right?”

“but at least find one that understands you. I can't stand to see you always by my side but you're not happy yourself.”

“that's the life of a royal family guard.” Jiwon said with a smile. “let alone no one knows my true condition. You're the only one even my mom and dad don't know that.”

“I'll find someone for you.”

“no need to bother Soo-ya. I am happy with my life now. If it's time, I'll find it myself.”

“huuftt.” Jisoo exhaled a long breath. “You don't need to find a couple of noble blood. Maybe now my father is planning to match me with a prince who is out of nowhere.”

“your father's choice must be the best. It is impossible for a father to give a child a cheap gift.”

“best for him is not necessarily the best for me. Just a matter of taste.” Jisoo.

“talking to you is like talking to a rock. Hard as hell.”

“i just want to find freedom. If I can be reborn, I want to be a normal person.” This time Jisoo spoke in a serious tone.

“your last statement, I agree.” Jiwon replied before their laughter broke out.

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They continued to walk through the forest until they reached the back door of the palace. Jisoo returned her horse to the cage, saw the situation, and then ran towards her room. He immediately changed his clothes before the ladies came in to feed him. The clothes were always stored in a pile of blankets so that no one would know and would return them to Jiwon a week later.

Tok. tok. tok.., the sound of knocking on the door was soft but strong enough to make an echo.

“Your Highness Mr Crown Princess Kim Jisoo, dinner is ready.” Said a ladyboy who was in charge of delivering food to Jisoo.

“Put it there. I'll take it after this.” Reply Jisoo who is still busy installing his hanbok.

“Good, Princess. I excuse.”

After the lady-in-waiting, Jisoo had finished putting up his Hanbok and picked up the food that had been prepared earlier. Today's menu is sprout soup (again) and roasted chicken. There is a different menu than yesterday. Jisoo was about to put the first bribe into her mouth but Jiwon broke down the door of Jisoo's room abruptly.

“Kamchagiya! Yep! Are you going to die?! Knock first what's hard!” jisoo said annoyedly.

“Yang His Majesty the King.. Your Abeoji. will seriously match you!” said Jiwon who instantly made Jisoo's world collapse instantly. “They're from Gyonggi-do! It's on its way to here. You better get ready.”

“Gosh! Has Abeoji lost his mind? Why this sudden?? Can't he talk to me first?” Jisoo was really angry.

“There's no point in you being angry. The ladies will be here soon to make your makeup. I also have to change my clothes.”

“Know this I don't obey you to go home.”

“Yes! How do I know, you idiot! Quickly finish your food first.”

“Sedang no lusting!”

“I don't even care!”

“I hope you can also choose the one that suits what you want. If he doesn't suit you, reject him firmly. I'm goin. They'll be up to an hour.” Said Jiwon who was going to close the door of Jisoo's room from the outside.

“Entah just returned from China, whether he is the ruler of the seven seas or whatever it is I don't care! Wanna marry me? He thinks it's easy? He thinks I'm power crazy? Oi! Never hope for a second!” jisoo monologue. He was upset at his condition. He never asked to be born into the royal family because he knew things would be complicated. He is so similar to his mother.

“Eommoni.. I have to how?” now he's crying. Jisoo desperately wished for her mother to come to her room and hug her.

“Mr Princess, we are here to decorate you.” Said someone behind Jisoo's room door.

Immediately, he wiped his tears and replied, “please wait a moment.”

Before actually opening the door, he reflected, making sure that the mask he put on was correct. Ja. Happy mask.

In front of the kingdom, the entourage of the Gyonggi Kingdom had arrived. As in general, they carry offerings in the form of crops and jewelry - which of course will never be used by Jisoo. King Kim Dong Wook was already there, welcoming the arrival of the king who was about to propose the princess of the Kingdom of Gwangju to his son, Crown Prince Lee Jun Myeon.

“Welcome to Gwangju, Lee Ji Sung!” welcome King Dong Wook.

Thank you for the great welcome. We are very honorable.” Reply King Jisung.

“ini open nothing, Your Highness Jisung.”

“Include this my eldest son, Lee Junmyeon and my youngest son Lee Wonho.” They saluted King Dongwook, for the sake of formality.

“then this is my wife, Jeon Haerim.”

“You look very graceful, Her Majesty Queen Haerim. Maybe if my wife was alive, she would be so happy to see you.”

“It is an honor for us, His Highness Dongwook would like to accept us here.” Said Queen Jeon Haerim.

“We are also honored to propose to my daughter only way. Please come in, we have prepared our best dish.”

Jisoo who was still in her room had actually finished preening. It's just that he was too heavy to step his foot out of his room—although Jiwon had persuaded Jisoo earlier.

“Oh come on Jisoo! At least meet them for a minute. You want your dad to slit my throat?” jiwon.

“abeoji won't be that cruel to you, Jiwon-a.”

“Haish! Jinjja's. How else should I persuade you??”

“no need to waste your energy. I won't want to see them.”

“if this is the case, I better go as far as possible so as not to meet abeoji, eommoni, and His Majesty!”

After hearing all of that all of a sudden Jisoo yelled in excitement and hugged his cousin for a while. “hei! Your idea was brilliant Jiwon-a, I love you.” Jisoo grinned.

“Yes! What kind of idea did I give you?? I didn't give you any ideas.”

“Tell my Abeoj if I'll see them tomorrow morning.” Jisoo said as she busily stuffed her things into the bag.

“Mwo?”

“Why?”

“You must be crazy! Not want! My Abeoji and Eommoni must be there, too. I don't want to look for trouble.” Jiwon remained firm on her stance.

“Oh come on. for just this once. Yes, yes.. Please..” Jisoo said pleading.

“Haish! Fortunately you're my cousin. Alright. I'll tell His Majesty. But, what are you doing?”

“packing my stuff.” Jisoo replied casually while putting some of her clothes and belongings into the bag.

“for what? Don't tell me you—“

“you better go than have to meet Abeoji, right?”

“but I never advised you to go.”

“as long as you say, I'll sneak back to pick up the horse.”

“You're really out of your mind!” Jiwon could not figure out what exactly was inside Jisoo's brain at the moment.

“I will be even more insane if linger in this place. And thank you for everything. I don't know how I should repay all your services, Kim Jiwon ssi!” jisoo said while patting Jiwon on the shoulder.

Jiwon seemed to have no power. Jisoo is stubborn if it has to do with her pride. There was nothing he could do but obey his cousin.

Jisoo had already changed her clothes to the one Jiwon had borrowed. Just his clothes, his hair still lay neatly and he covered it with a hat. As he was about to ride his horse, a hand held his hand.

“I'm coming with you.”

“What? No Jiwon. Stay here! You'll be severely punished if caught helping me escape.”

“i'm much more afraid if anything happens to you.” Jiwon said seriously. He took his horse out of the cage and rode it. The clothes were exactly the same as the one Jisoo used. “Kajja! I'll open the way.”