[Yewon's pov]

I sat down in my pavillion after changing into some normal wear.

"Your Highness.." I looked up and see Lady Kim in normal wear, carrying her bundle of items.

I smiled and wore my purple butterfly norige.

"Ready?" Lady Kim nodded and helped me stand up.

I walked out with Yeebin waiting for me, beside her stood Oraeboni and Somi. I smiled at all of them.

"Your Highness.."

I held Somi's hand as a sign of comfort and smiled, "I'll be fine.. take care of yourself. Somi, forget that you had this weak sister and live happily."

Somi shook her head as tears rolled down her eyes. I wiped her tears, "Don't cry.. someday, I will be back."

"My Lady, it's time."

I looked at Oraeboni.

"Yewon.." Namjoon Oraeboni looked at me, worried.

I smiled and look at him, "Take care of Somi for me." I whispered.

Namjoon nodded and I gave them one last smile before leaving.

I walked into the carriage, caught a small glimpse of the garden and gave them a quick smile as the door closes. I felt the carriage being lifted and we soon left the palace, heading deep into the village.

[Somi's pov]

I watched as Queen Yewon left the palace. I looked at General Kim at my side and gave him a slight smile as our eyes met.

"Please visit the Queen often." General Kim bowed at my orders.

"Yes, My Lady." I smiled and gave him a slight bow back as I left with my retinues.

I walked to watch Yewon's carriage in a hurry.

"My Lady.." I gave a smile as Lady Park called me.

"Will the Queen be well?" I asked as I stared into the mountains where Yewon is.

"She will be My Lady." Lady Park comforted.

"Right, she has to be well." I smiled as a tear rolled down my cheek which I quickly wipe.

"My Lady.." I gave a forced smile, "Let's go." 

I returned to my pavillion with Lady Park and my retinues trailing behind.

[Yoongi's pov]

"Sire, the Queen has left the palace."

I nodded as acknowledgement.

"Sire, the Queen left a note for you." I took the paper and opened it to reveal a handwritten note.

"My King,

I am writing this to you to ask you free me from my crown.

Not to lie, I remember meeting you for the first time..

I was 8 and you were 10.

We met again as 14 year old and 16 year old woman and men.

Do you remember when you asked if I remembered you?

I did, My King. But I said no.

I said no when I saw how you loved Seungwan with your heart

and casted me aside.

I refused to acknowledge you.

But now, I shall acknowledge you in my heart and remember you as "Yeon"

Please My Lord, this is my first and last wish, take care of Lady Somi..

do not let anything happen to her.

Even if you didn't love her as much as you loved Seungwan

Please don't do anything to her, protect her in my stead.

She is the Only friend I have while

I struggled to hold onto the crown.

Please My Lord, protect her..

so she can protect the future prince in me.

My Lord, Forgive me for not telling you about the Prince,

but I figured you wouldn't want it...

Now I shall disappear for awhile.

My King, I will never forget the day I met you.

Nor the day you handed me the purple butterfly and told me

you would return and marry me.

You held onto your promise. I was your Queen and you were my King.

Thank you My Lord..

Your Queen, Lady Yewon of the Kim Clan"

But now, I shall acknowledge you in my heart and remember you as "Yeon"

"So she remembered me all this while.. I was just a weird fool who didn't acknowledge her.. No.... The Prince!" I stood up in a rush and headed to Consort Jeon's pavilion where I saw her and General Kim talking.

"My Lord!" Somi immediately came down with General Kim following behind and bowed with her retinues.

"Sire." I gave a slight nod to them as they faced me.

"My Lord, what brings you here?" Somi asked.

"The Queen.. She's pregnant?" I asked.

Somi and General Park were shocked, facing each other.

"Yes Sire, My sister is pregnant." General Kim said.

My face fell, "Why didn't anyone say anything?"

"This is the Queen's wish, she didn't want anything to happen to the crown prince." Somi replied.

"Nor did she want the prince to fall to Consort Son." General Kim added.

"What?" Lady Jeon smiled, "In time you will know My Lord."

Lady Jeon held out her hands from under her top, "My Lord. this is the Queen's gift to you." I took the hand-sown satchet that Yewon made.

"She wants you to remember her before she leaves."

"Leave? To?" I was confused.

"Currently the Queen is leaving for the Great Qing." General Kim said, "But, Sire. She is safe."

I nodded, "That's all it matters."