The Palace Fate

In the heart of the kingdom stood a grand palace, shining under the sun King Choi Baek ruled the land with wisdom, and beside him was Queen Shin Na, kind but strong. Their only son, Prince Lee Moon, was known throughout the kingdom. He was intelligent, handsome, and very stubborn.Not far from the palace, there was a small village. The people there lived simple but happy lives. In this village lived two girls: Ji-woo and Min-seo. They worked together every day and were best friends. Their parents were respected as the “king and queen” of the village because of their kindness and fairness.Ji-woo was beautiful, gentle, and caring—but also very stubborn. She never bowed her head easily. Min-seo was cheerful and supportive, always standing by Ji-woo’s side.One day, Prince Lee Moon visited the village in secret. He wanted to see how the common people lived. With him was his loyal assistant, Min-jun, who always tried to protect the prince and keep him out of trouble.That was the day Lee Moon saw Ji-woo for the first time.There was something about her—her calm eyes, her fearless words, her warm heart. She spoke to him without knowing he was a prince, and she did not treat him like someone special. Instead of anger, the prince felt something strange growing inside him.Obsession.He could not stop thinking about her.Ji-woo, however, found him arrogant and annoying. Like her, he was stubborn, and neither of them wanted to lose an argument. Every meeting ended in sharp words and hidden glances.Meanwhile, a noblewoman named Dongmin watched everything closely. She was rich, powerful, and deeply in love with Prince Lee Moon. She dreamed of becoming the future queen and believed Ji-woo was nothing but an obstacleAs fate pulled Ji-woo closer to the palace, secrets were revealed, hearts were tested, and love began to grow where pride once stood..In a palace full of rules, could love between a prince and a village girl truly survive?