Yerin, the Princess of Busan Kingdom, arrived at the palace with a sweet smile, embracing her best friend, Hyejin. "I've missed you so much, Hyejin! I had to come visit you," she said, her voice dripping with sincerity.

Hyejin, oblivious to Yerin's true intentions, welcomed her with open arms. "Yerin, it's so great to see you! I've missed you too!"

But Yerin's eyes scanned the palace, searching for one person - Y/N, the new queen. Her heart burned with envy, thinking about Taehyung's love for Y/N.

As they walked through the palace, Yerin spotted Y/N and Taehyung together, laughing and smiling. Her face twisted in a scowl, she quickened her pace, pulling Hyejin along.

"Hyejin, let's go for a walk in the gardens. I need some fresh air," Yerin said, her voice laced with malice.

Hyejin, sensing something off, hesitated but followed Yerin anyway. Little did she know, Yerin's true intention was to confront Y/N and cause trouble.

The next day~~

Yerin approached Taehyung, who was sitting in the throne room, looking regal and handsome. She curtsied, her smile sweet but insincere.

"Your Majesty, it's an honor to see you again," Yerin said, her voice dripping with sarcasm.

Taehyung, sensing something off, raised an eyebrow. "Princess Yerin, what brings you to our kingdom?"

Yerin's smile widened. "Oh, I just wanted to visit my dear friend Hyejin. But I see you're quite busy... with your new queen."

Taehyung shifted uncomfortably, his eyes darting to Y/N, who was watching the exchange from across the room.

"Y/N is my wife, Yerin. I love her dearly," Taehyung said firmly.

Yerin's laughter was like a knife's edge. "Oh, I'm sure you do, Your Majesty. But I remember when you used to look at me like that... before you met her."

Taehyung's face darkened, his voice low. "Yerin, that's enough. I don't know what you're insinuating, but-"

"Oh, I'm not insinuating anything, Taehyung," Yerin interrupted, her voice husky. "I'm just stating facts. You used to care for me, didn't you?"

Taehyung's eyes flashed with discomfort.

Yerin's eyes flashed with anger. "You've always thought of me as a sister, haven't you, Taehyung?"

Taehyung, oblivious to Yerin's true feelings, nodded. "Of course, Yerin. You're like a sister to me."

Yerin's face twisted in a bitter smile. "That's all I'll ever be to you, isn't it? A sister."

Taehyung, sensing something off, frowned. "Yerin, what's wrong? You're acting strange."

Yerin's laughter was cold. "Strange? You have no idea, Taehyung. You've never had a clue."

Taehyung's eyes narrowed. "Yerin, tell me what's going on. You're starting to scare me."

Yerin's eyes blazed with envy. "You're so blind, Taehyung. You have no idea how I feel. But I'll tell you one thing - I'm sick of seeing you with that...that queen of yours."

Taehyung's face darkened. "Yerin, don't speak about Y/N like that. She's my wife and the queen."

Yerin's smile was venomous. "Queen? Ha! She's nothing but a lucky fool who stumbled into your heart. I'm the one who's always been by your side, Taehyung. But do you ever notice me? No."

Yerin's eyes flashed with anger, and she turned to leave. "I'm done talking to you, Taehyung. You'll never understand me."

Taehyung watched her go, feeling uneasy and unsure of what to do.

Yerin stormed out of the palace, her heart racing with emotions. She needed someone to talk to, someone who would understand her.

She made her way to Hyejin's quarters, bursting through the door. "Hyejin, I need to talk to you!"

Hyejin looked up from her book, concern etched on her face. "Yerin, what's wrong? You look like you've seen a ghost."

Yerin collapsed onto the couch, tears streaming down her face. "It's Taehyung, Hyejin. He'll never love me. He only sees me as a sister."

Hyejin's expression softened, and she hugged Yerin tightly. "Oh, Yerin. I'm so sorry.

Yerin sobbed, feeling a mix of emotions. Seeing him with Y/N...it's just too much."

Hyejin held her at arm's length, her eyes serious. "Yerin, you deserve better than someone who doesn't see your worth. You're an amazing person, and I'm here for you, no matter what."

Yerin smiled weakly, feeling a sense of gratitude towards Hyejin. "Thanks, Hyejin. Just talking to you makes me feel better."

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