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"Oh, Wangseja, what brings you here?
You should be in ethics class I hear,"

I cringe, "Jisun noona, cut that fake shyness,"
She laughs, "Then should I say, His Royal Highness?"

Always my witty friend, the palace dancer,
The one I go to when I need an answer.

Perhaps she notices my sigh that carries more weight,
Today is indeed, a day I especially hate.

"Why do you seem to be in the lurch?
Isn't Prince Hyunjoong coming back today from his search?"

That, is exactly the subject of my worry,
For now, they will push me in worse a flurry.

A prince Hyunjoong is, but lives the luxury of a wanderer,
I wish I could be that, instead of an Emperor.

If he comes back with a wife,
That old man is certainly going to screw my life.

"Noona, what if he send another Kingdom's princess again?
My freedom will go down the drain."

"Perhaps it's time you start taking your role seriously,
Instead of idling around and taking classes lightly."

In defeat I pout, not anticipating the wise words,
Hoping I had just gone to talk to the birds.

"I know you'd be here," my cousin enters, excited.
"Hyunjoong hyungnim is back, to Pandan Court, everyone's invited."

He gives an apologetic smile and she nods, acknowledging,
A dancer's not invited, when will it be abolished, this act of disparaging?

"So, did he bring back anybody?"
He squeezes my shoulder, confirming there's indeed, somebody.

The journey to the court fills with melody of silence.
In my mind, everything is dancing in turbulence.

I open the door, and the people bow to the floor,
"Long live Your Royal Highness," as usual they roar.

My patience wears thin,
I just want to know who among us will be in chagrin.

"Ah, Crown Prince Jungmin, my favourite cousin is in, 
Meet my better half, my wedded life will soon begin."

I can see her reddening eyes swerving in fear and confusion,
Maybe she's dragged here, my only conclusion.

"Kim Jungmin is my name," she bows to the floor and introduces, in shame
Ahh, bastard Hyunjoong, so this is your game? 
So all he wants is to poke fun at me, or why else would he marry such a dame?
Ah, this is just so lame.

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