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Byun Woo-seok and IU showcased ultra-fast physical contact, from 'princess carry' to 'fence kiss'.
In the MBC Friday-Saturday drama "21st Century Grand Duchess" (hereinafter "Grand Duchess"), which aired on the 17th, Lee-an (played by Byun Woo-seok) and Seong Hee-ju (played by IU) staged a scandal and entered into a contract marriage.
Earlier, Lee-an and Hee-ju were engulfed in a hotel secret affair scandal. As media cameras swarmed, Lee-an boldly took Hee-ju's hand and entered the palace. Princess Yoon I-rang (played by Gong Seung-yeon) pointed out the scandal to Lee-an, but Lee-an stated that he would acknowledge both the possibility of the secret affair and the wedding.


When Lee An informed Hee Ju of the dowager's refusal, Hee Ju asked, "Are you already going to live with your in-laws? Whose side will you take?". Lee An smiled and replied, "I will take your side.". Lee An then said, "I must act as if I am crazy for this nonsensical marriage to seem plausible, don't you think?".
Hee-ju faced cyberbullying from Lee An's fans following the scandal, and was also subjected to egg-throwing attacks in a parking lot, with accusations that she "seduced " "." However, Hee-ju showed a firm and unyielding demeanor, sternly reprimanding the students. During a phone call, Lee An overheard this scene and expressed concern for Hee-ju's well-being.

Lee An said, "I was worried about the public's overwhelming interest in people, so I brought Heejoo to my private residence," and Heejoo deliberately showed physical affection toward Lee An in front of the butlers to assert her position.
Heejoo asked, "Why are you marrying me?" and Lee-an replied, "Because the junior has a lot of money. It's the most in our country. It would be a huge help to the royal family, which is constantly criticized for wasting taxes every day," and added, "Second, beauty. Third, if I say I want to ascend the throne, everyone will criticize and curse me, but the junior will understand me."


The Dowager Empress began an investigation by framing Heejoo as the culprit in the fire incident at Chungwha Hall, taking advantage of the moment when Lee-an was performing a ritual at Jongmyo Shrine. Heejoo urgently requested Lee-an's help, to which Lee-an replied to the Dowager Empress that he would also conduct an investigation. At this moment, when Heejoo pretended to faint, Lee-an carried her to 'Princess Heejoo' and left the scene.
Heejoo told Ian, "Are you going to jail?" while adding, "Prosecution Service investigations, seizures, and searches are annual events we regularly undergo. I'm currently thinking about which law firm to hire this time." Ian replied, "You won't be able to do anything for now. You know that if you try to catch a junior colleague and end up dragging me in, the situation will escalate." Ian assigned a guard detail to Heejoo.

Heui-ju visited I-an, who was staying in the palace at night, to have a 'secret meeting behind the wall'__. Heui-ju presented tea and magnesium, saying, "__we must do this much'__because we love each other so madly'__, and when she teased, "__don't you think I'm talented at supporting you"__, I-an instantly embraced Heui-ju's face and kissed her, saying "__quietly"__.
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