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Episode 1
2006-01-11
Inhwa 14, with the failing health of the current King, the Royal Family push to marry off the Crown Prince in order to secure the Royal Family lineage. They force Crown Prince Shin to marry someone that was betrothed to him even before he was born. But he has a secret girlfriend, dance major Min Hyo Rin, and proposes to her. She takes this as a joke, claiming that her dream is to first, succeed as a ballerina. Meanwhile, the Shin family is on the verge of bankruptcy from bad financial decisions and the most average high school girl in Korea, Shin Chae Gyeong, receives word that she has been betrothed to the Crown Prince. They all thought that their grandfather's will was a joke! They never imagined it would come back at them like this!
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Episode 3
2006-01-18
Lessons for becoming a proper Crown Princess began as soon as she enters the Palace. She has to endure hard training, which includes learning proper Palace etiquette, memorizing the entire wedding process, with the Prince showing neither interest nor offering any help to her. Life in the palace is not easy, even from day one. A huge ceremony is held to welcome the new Crown Princess, and with the entire country watching, Shin and Chae Gyeong are wed in the traditional 21st century Royal Procedure. Meanwhile, Hyo Rin, who rejected Shin's proposal, is standing on a ballet stage in Thailand.
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Episode 5
2006-01-25
Yul, a transfer student in her class, turns out to be Prince Ui Seong. At first, Chae Gyeong has a hard time adjusting to life in the palace with its strict education and rules, but thanks to the warmth of the King and other Royal Family members, she begins to find the attractions of the Palace culture. Meanwhile, Hwa Yeong prepares to open a yoga center while plotting with Mr. Choi against the other Royal Family members. Yul becomes closer to Chae Gyeong and her friends. Prince Shin's birthday is coming up soon and Chae Gyeong is getting excited about the birthday party but the only people awaiting her are Hyo Rin and Shin's friends, who despise her.
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Episode 6
2006-01-26
After attending a number of events with Shin, she is loved by the public for her common looks and free spirit. Yul advises her to carry herself with dignity. At the opening of the yoga center, Hwa Yeong meets Hyo Rin and discovers that she is the Crown Prince's ex-girlfriend. The Queen discovers that Hwa Yeong secretly came to Korea and has opened a yoga center, and is greatly displeased. Meanwhile, at the Palace, a party is held to announce the officially married Crowned Prince and his wife to the ambassadors of the constitutional monarchy...
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Episode 7
2006-02-01
Hyo Rin recalls the good old days with Shin and remembers what Hwa Yeong told her and sets her heart to win Shin back. Meanwhile, Chae Gyeong misses her family because she has not seen them since she moved into the Palace. But soon, she and the Prince are finally allowed to go visit her family. Chae Gyeong is very happy to be home, but Shin has a hard time adjusting, due to the fact that he has lived his whole life in the Palace. Chae Gyeong's family also feels uncomfortable being in the same house with him. Chae Gyeong and Shin, who often quarrel, end up spending the night together in Chae Gyeong's small room.
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Episode 9
2006-02-08
Chae Gyeong totals the car that was given to her and gets in trouble. After overhearing some girls at school badmouthing her, she feels hurt and asks Yul to just take her away from the Palace, to some place far away. In, Gyeong, Hwan and Hyo Rin all go to Thailand. Hyo Rin meets up with Shin and asks him to escort her to the airport, and the two end up spending the day together. Meanwhile, the Palace is in an uproar because Chae Gyeong has disappeared.
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Episode 11
2006-02-15
While riding her horse, she accidentally bumps into Princess Hye Myeong, Shin's older sister. Shin is happy to see his sister, whom he has not seen for a long time and uncharacteristically shows his softer side to her, telling her his deepest thoughts. The paparazzi photos of Hyo Rin and Shin are published in the Thai newspapers. The Queen sees the newspaper and is angry at Shin. Chae Gyeong also finds out about it and becomes upset for missing Shin and worrying about him while he was away in Thailand, all the while he was having a good time with Hyo Rin. Chae Gyeong and Hyo Rin bump into each other at school and Chae Gyeong asks her about what really happened in Thailand, but instead of showing a remorseful attitude, Hyo Rin is very defiant causing Chae Gyeong to faint in front of her friends...
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Episode 12
2006-02-16
Chae Gyeong becomes frustrated because she doesn't know what Shin's truth is. Chae Gyeong tries her best to get closer to him but the more she tries, the more frustrated and angry she becomes through finding traces of Hyo Rin around him. Eventually, she quarrels with Shin and breaks down in tears. In the Palace, the plans for the restoration of Prince Yul's power are in their final stages and Hwa Yeong and Yul get ready to move back into the Palace. With the appearance of another possible heir, the Palace residents begin to take sides. The Queen and Hwa Yeong become busy keeping each other in check. The Queen Dowager holds the final say in who is granted the title of King. Yul and Shin bump into each other in the Palace and their conflicting emotions signal the beginning of a psychological war. Meanwhile, the Queen Dowager takes Chae Gyeong to Jeju Island to attend a formal royal event...
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Episode 21
2006-03-22
The Royal Family is enraged with Chae Gyeong's actions, which are not in line with the Palace laws. Seeing this, Shin is sad and angry at the same time. Because of the incident, the scandal of the Crown Princess blows up again and Hwa Yeong becomes anxious. She decides to use Chae Gyeong as the scapegoat to protect her son. Chae Gyeong begs the King to forgive her and Shin just ignores her tears and suffering. Shin's right to be Crown Prince is further brought under scrutiny as the King's trust in Prince Ui Seong grows. In an attempt to stand by Chae Gyeong in her suffering, Yul speaks up at a family meeting, revealing his feelings in front of everyone...
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Episode 23
2006-03-29
He maintains his innocence but all the evidence point back at him. Only Chae Gyeong believes that he is innocent and she is saddened by his troubles. Shin, knowing that someone actually cares and loves him, does not feel lonely anymore and is able to face the challenge with composure. Yul senses that it was all part of his mother's plan and he tells her to stop whatever she is doing, but her greed knows no bounds. As more incidents happen one after another, the existence of the Palace is being questioned by the people. In order to quieten the media, the King suggests that the Crown Princess be sent away. Chae Gyeong decides it was her role as Crown Princess to act in the best interest of the Royal Family and agrees. Chae Gyeong wants to show Shin the world that she once lived in and takes him out. They enjoy a day way from the Palace like a normal, everyday couple and make fond memories together.
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Episode 24
2006-03-30
In the midst of all this turmoil, Chae Gyeong and Shin's feelings for each other grow even stronger and they support each other to get through the storm. Chae Gyeong studies and tries hard to become someone who is a good match for Shin but the two are more alike than they realize. The King says that, "Apart from the truth of the incident, the person worthy of the imperial throne is the one who receives the love and honor of the people." Hwa Yeong smiles in satisfaction and throws in her last card. The Queen sees that Chae Gyeong has slowly started to show the qualities of a Crown Princess and for the first time, they actually sit down for a talk. The Queen showers her with encouragement and kind words. With the warm concerns of her mother-in-law and token of love from her husband, Chae Gyeong feels a strong responsibility to protect her new family and once again, rises with a firm determination...
