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PERFECT CROWN

THIS IS A WORK OF FICTION

CHILD ACTORS AND ANIMALS WERE FILMED SAFELY

PROMISING THE END, NOT FOREVER…

THE ROYAL COUPLE'S MARRIAGE CONTRACT LEAKED

Is it true that the marriage is contractual?

Is it true you plan to divorce in three years? Please respond!

ROYAL ACADEMY 80TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

Did you intentionally deceive the people?

This is a betrayal of the public!

What has Castle Group promised the Crown?

- Is it true? - Are the allegations true?

What are you doing?

Keep your eyes on me.

PERFECT CROWN

Let's get you out first.

Your Royal Highness.

It's swarming with reporters and students outside.

What should we do?

- And the Royal Guard? - We had dispatched the bare minimum.

I'll leave first.

- You two can... - Your Royal Highness!

I don't want to.

Let's leave together.

There they are!

Any words for the people watching?

Is it all true?

Are the allegations true?

What comes after divorce?

- Are you confirming the allegations? - Your Royal Highness!

- Are you okay? - Yes.

- Your Royal Highness, what say you? - Are the allegations true?

- Your Royal Highness! - Please give us a response!

Are the allegations true?

Is it true that this is a marriage of convenience?

- Oh, no… - They're tinted windows, Hyejeong.

Really? Thank goodness.

Right.

Why isn't this working?

They should be okay, right?

I think so. They have Prime Minister Min, so…

Right. I should update the Royal Guard.

Right. I should also update the Royal Secretariat.

Is there any truth to the allegations?

Any response to the allegations?

We must hurry!

Your Majesty.

Where are the Grand Prince and Princess?

You see, they are…

Reporters are camped out in front of the palace.

This should be the safest option.

Sir.

The party is asking about the crisis meeting.

Tell them they'll have to wait.

Make sure no one talks to the press to avoid speculative coverage.

Yes, sir.

Foreign Affairs is asking about the overseas tour…

- Submit it in writing. - Yes, sir.

Amid growing fallout from the leaked marriage contract,

the controversy is escalating beyond a mere private-life scandal,

even drawing scrutiny over the monarchy's credibility.

The alleged preferential treatment the Grand Princess received,

and the suspension of the Junghwajeon fire investigation

have emerged as the central points of this controversy.

Huiju.

Seong Huiju.

- Seong Huiju. - In response, the Crown

has stated it is verifying the facts, maintaining a cautious stance.

However, critics argue that the possibility of the exercise

of private influence cannot be ruled out.

Both the Crown and the Cabinet are reportedly conducting…

Are you okay?

However, neither has yet released an official statement.

Yes.

Let's start by confirming a few things.

First of all,

did you two draw up the marriage contract yourselves?

Besides me, does anyone else know that this marriage is fake?

Aside from my personal aide,

there's no one else.

Just Ms. Do.

I haven't discussed it with the Royal Secretariat yet,

but they will most likely choose not to respond.

What do you mean?

As long as the contract is real,

any explanation or defense will only stir up more noise.

So, are you asking us to stay silent?

Yes. Precisely, Your Royal Highness.

Waiting for things to die down could backfire on us.

We must wait until even that dies down.

It was only…

A farce in the beginning.

"It only started out as deception."

Is that what you'll say?

The contract stipulates a divorce within three years.

Can you guarantee

there will be no divorce?

Can you?

Sir.

You really should see this.

Excuse me for a moment.

I wondered why that brat would just hand over the company.

Turns out she had a whole plan.

What about that kiss over the palace wall?

Was that fake too?

Of course, it was!

Then what about when she collapsed, and he carried her out in his arms?

Was that all just an act?

Babe, who cares about that right now?

Our family is about to be ruined!

Well, I'm just worried about Huiju

What is it now?

What's with all the messages?

ANOTHER SCANDAL WILL BREAK THIS WEEK…

I wondered why Prince I-AN would marry a love child…

He clearly married for Castle Group.

So all that talk about Prince Suyang…

Was her fainting at the wedding just a stunt?

Babe.

What the hell is going on?

As public trust in the royal couple wavers

following the leak of their marriage contract earlier today,

incendiary allegations have surfaced that Grand Princess Seong received

preferential treatment even prior to the royal wedding.

Grand Princess Seong had previously been identified as the prime suspect

in the Junghwajeon Hall fire that broke out

during His Majesty's Royal Birthday Banquet.

Some critics argue that the Grand Prince may have intervened in the investigation

for personal reasons.

Some are even voicing concerns

whether he is connected to the Junghwajeon Hall fire incident.

The political sphere is adopting a cautious stance,

while the palace and the Cabinet…

Are you scared?

You have to have honor for disgrace to mean anything.

I've never had any, so I'm fine.

Are you okay?

Honor is all you have.

Are you scared?

Yes.

I am afraid…

That my honor will end up…

Harming you.

I believe it's best

for you both to return to the palace now.

What about all the reporters there?

Are you sure it's okay?

They're planning a protest outside the palace tomorrow morning.

A protest?

What are you talking about?

There's a rumor that you're vying for the throne.

The Junghwajeon fire is being interpreted to fit that narrative.

That's absolute nonsense.

Securing your safety comes first.

Return to the palace.

It appears the protest cannot be stopped.

Nothing could possibly stop it now.

To be loved is to be hated in equal measure.

Nothing stokes gossip like the downfall of the high and mighty.

Did you deliver the message to Father?

He sent word that he is on his way.

Prepare to enter the Council Hall.

Your Royal Highness.

You should make your way to the Council Hall.

Now?

Her Majesty has summoned the Office of Royal Relatives.

Announcing Grand Prince I-AN.

Your Majesty.

Have you summoned the royal relatives?

- Let's discuss it privately. - I do not wish to hear your excuses.

- Queen Mother. - How dare you!

To deceive the people

and bring disgrace upon the Crown.

Do you truly believe you can be forgiven?

You, who sold off your royal status.

And you, who purchased it.

You would do well to prepare yourselves.

I found it rather peculiar from the start,

how she seemed to have no regard for royal tradition or decorum.

You should stop there.

"It is simply because of her low pedigree."

That was my oversight.

You thought you could protect yourself with that measly contract?

I cannot tell if you are naïve or foolish.

Senior Sixth Rank, Choi Hyeon.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Junior Sixth Rank, Do Hyejeong.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Your superiors are unworthy of an audience in the Council Hall.

Escort them out.

Your Royal Highness.

Your Royal Highness!

Your Royal Highness.

Your Royal Highness.

I'm fine, so just…

You're far from fine!

Who clenches their fist this hard out of anger?

Just look at this hand.

Stay put.

I'll have Aide Choi get some…