With Prince Yeonsan's spirit banished, the shadows of the past began to fade. So-min and Chae-woo were finally free to embrace their present and build a future together, untainted by the tragedies of their previous lives.
They continued to explore their shared history, piecing together the fragments of their memories and learning more about the love that had bound them together across the centuries.
They discovered that Prince Dowon and Lady So-min had not only been lovers, but also kindred spirits, united by their passion for justice, their compassion for others, and their unwavering belief in the power of love.
Their love story, though marked by tragedy, was also a testament to the enduring power of the human spirit, a reminder that even in the darkest of times, hope can still bloom.
One spring afternoon, So-min and Chae-woo visited a botanical garden, searching for a particular tree. They found it, standing in a quiet corner of the garden: a magnificent plum tree, its branches laden with delicate pink blossoms.
As they stood beneath the tree, hand in hand, they felt a sense of peace and contentment wash over them. The air was filled with the sweet fragrance of the blossoms, and the sunlight streamed through the branches, casting dappled shadows on the ground.
"Remember?" Chae-woo whispered, gazing into So-min's eyes. "This is where we first met, in my dream."
So-min smiled, tears of happiness welling up in her eyes. "And now, we're here, together, in reality."
Chae-woo gently cupped her face in his hands. "I love you, Kim So-min," he said, his voice filled with emotion. "Then, now, and forever."
"I love you too, Lee Chae-woo," So-min replied. "My prince, my soulmate, my destiny."
They kissed, their lips meeting beneath the blossoming plum tree, sealing their love with a promise that transcended time and space.