I Became Crown Prince's Wife
How about a cup of tea? (1)

Chelsea entered my room while I was reading a book.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty wants to see you."

"Dad?"

What's in the middle of the night like this? He doesn't usually call me at night. Did something happen?

Maybe he's got Richard.

Richard is being pursued across the country for the attempted poisoning of the crown prince and for the murder of Marquis Westin.

Richard left no trace, but he was eventually found after failing to evade a search by the imperial knights.

The knights surrounded Richard, but he threw himself into the river just before his capture.

And he hasn't been found.

Most people think Richard is dead.

It would be difficult to survive the fall when the river current was strong so the reason they were unable to find Richard after that day was because he was already dead.

But I don't think so.

Richard is not that easy. Moreover, his body had yet to be found, the same was true for his black magician.

He must be living somewhere.

Tenstheon and Blake thought the same thing, as they continued to search for Richard.

Therefore, the idea that he might have captured Richard immediately disappeared from my mind.

Tenstheon called me to the greenhouse.

If he knew where Richard was, he would have asked me to come to the office.

He invited me to the greenhouse at night. The more I thought about it, the more I wondered, but I couldn't guess the reason at all.

Well, I'll find out when I get there. I'm going to the greenhouse for now.

A man was standing there, but it wasn't Tenstheon.

My eyes widened as I looked at the long black haired man, wearing a neat and elegant black suit.

“Eunhan!”

He's taller than ever, but I still recognize him at once.

Although his appearance had grown up, it was not much different from the past. He exuded a graceful aura.

When I called her name, Eunhan bowed politely.

He lowered his head.

"I greet the Crown Princess, a blessing from the empire."

I shook my hand in surprise.

“You don't need to be so polite. You are now the emperor of the Chang Empire. ”

Eunhan became emperor of Chang Empire.

Many princes were after him, but they all failed and he was safely crowned emperor.

In the original story, the empire fell into ruin due to the war and consequently affected even the Asteri Empire.

However, Eunhan, chosen by the heavenly dragon, safely ascends the throne so that their kingdom is now at peace.

According to Collin, Tenstheon also helped him a lot to ascend the throne.

“I can't do that. You are my master's daughter. ”

Eunhan still respected Tenstheon even when he became emperor, but that doesn't mean he should treat me like this.

“That's because it feels uncomfortable. Just call me Ancia.”

“Alright, I'll do it. Ancia.”

When I repeatedly asked her to do it, Eunhan did as I asked.

Eunhan speaking.

“I came to see my master and heard from him that you had returned. I should have visited and congratulated you earlier, I'm sorry. ”

"No, I know you're busy, but thank you for saying that."

"I'm ashamed I can't help you when you're in trouble."

“Don't say that. I know you're trying to find me. Thank you very much."

When I went missing, Tenstheon asked Eunhan for help, and she was reportedly looking for me in the east.

He fought fiercely with his half-brother to become emperor, and he must have been busy after he ascended the throne, yet he still took the time to look for me.

"Of course, that's something I should do."

He answered politely.

"How's Baekhan doing?"

“Good, he was so happy to hear that Ancia was back.”

"Have you told him the news?"

Eunhan must have heard it today, did she tell Baekhan in Chang?

"Yes, he's so happy to hear that you're back."

She smiles. He's still close to Baekhan.

“Thanks to Baekhan, I can return safely. Please convey my gratitude.”

If not for the bracelet Baekhan gave me, I would have lost my life at the door of darkness. I won't be able to make it back.

"Are you in danger?"

Eunhan's worried. I shook my head in a hurry. I don't want to worry him because it's been in the past.

“No, not like that, but I got help from him. That's why I really want to thank him.”

"Yes, I'll make sure to tell her, and when I get the chance, I'll take her with me when I visit again."

Even after Eunhan ascended the throne, there were many of his half-brothers who could not abandon their ambitions and seek his position.

It would be dangerous for Eunhan and Baekhan to leave Chang at the same time.

"Yes, I look forward to that day."

I smiled brightly.

"And please accept this."

Eunhan gave me a black wooden box.

"What's this?"

"This is a jewel that shines in the darkness."

I opened the box. It contained gems that looked like tears of light. The jewel had a mysterious and delicate light within it.

“It's very beautiful.”

“One more time congratulations on your safe return.”

"thank you. I'll appreciate it.”

I did not refuse and accept the gift. Maybe Eunhan came back to Chang to prepare a gift after she heard me back.

No matter how powerful they were, it would never be easy to travel long distances from West to East continuously.

It was a burdensome and precious gift, but I couldn't resist knowing his sincerity.

“Also, this is a gift from Baekhan.”

He gave me a silk package.I opened the package. There are two items in it.

"Yes." Yeah."

I looked inside like Eunhan said. It is the leaves and seeds of a well-drained tea.

They are similar to the tea leaves I saw in Korea. When I looked at her curiously, trying to figure out what type they were, Eunhan spoke.

“Teh Taekri.”

Taekri Tea. That name is so familiar. When did I hear it?

I remember!

“Huh, it's a pity that you don't know the taste of the tea. If Eunhan becomes emperor, I will send it to you.”

It was a tea drunk every day by the Chang Imperial Family. Baekhan promised to give it to me when Eunhan became emperor. He kept his promise.

"thank you. I can finally taste the tea that Baekhan.” talks about

"I'm glad you like it."

“Of course, because it is a gift. Please send my thanks to Baekhan.”

"Yes, I'll remember it."

He smiled brightly. He has a loving expression on his face. Does the thought of Baekhan make him happy?

My heart was touched by their friendship.

Anyway, how do I drink this?

Eunhan spoke softly.

"Do you want me to teach you?"

"really? It is an honor to learn from Emperor Chang.”

I smiled brightly.

***

"My wife, I'm home."

Blake hugged me as soon as she entered the room.

We were only a few hours apart, but it felt like we were greeting my husband who had just come home from work all day.

"Welcome back."

I hugged her as usual and stroked her soft hair. Blake's expression suddenly hardened.

"What's wrong?"

"Did that man come?"

"Huh?"

"Eunhan, I mean."

"How do you know?"

I freaked. How does he know that?

“There is a fishy smell.”

He said with cynicism.

Eunhan always had the smell of water because she was chosen by the heavenly dragon, but never the fishy smell.

“Isn't it a little different?”

"Well, what's the aroma of that package?"

Blake changed the subject blatantly. I don't think the two are close.

I thought they could be good friends, so I don't know why Blake became like this.

"It's the scent of Taekri tea."

“Taek...?”

Perhaps because it was a foreign word, Blake was not sure of it.

“Taek.i-s. Teas. Baekhan sent it as a gift.”

“Gift from Baekhan huh?”

Blake's expression eased when he heard about Baekhan. Fortunately, unlike Eunhan, she is close to Baekhan.

“They drink this tea every day in Chang. Initially, only the imperial family and nobles could enjoy it, but after Eunhan ascended the throne, he started to share it with the citizens because not only did it have a fragrant smell, it was also good for their health.”

“Hm, I understand.”

“Eunhan also taught me how to make it.”

“Newly ..?”

"Yes! Drink that. That's very nice."

I poured tea from the kettle into the cup and gave it to Blake. I boiled it first to give it to him when he came home.

Blake glanced at the teacup. Maybe he was skeptical because it was a foreign drink.

"Very delicious. Bit bitter, but it tastes good.”

When I recommended her again, she drank her tea reluctantly.

"How does it feel?"

"Not bad."

His face remained stiff as he spoke. Is the tea that bad? I think Blake would love it.

“Baekhan also gave me some seeds. I'll plant it in the greenhouse tomorrow. Should we plant together?"

"Yes. Let's do that.”

Blake's expression finally eased a little.

"But where did the cat go?"

“How about the cat?”

“That thought just popped into my mind.”

I was curious when I first returned to the Amoria Palace. Melissa said that after I went to the door of darkness, there was never a cat in sight.

Since it was a cat that originally had an owner, I thought maybe it would go back to its owner, but when I met Eunhan, I suddenly realized something.

“That cat looks a bit like Eunhan, doesn't it?”

“I don't think so. It doesn't look like him at all.”

Blake strongly denied.

"Is that really so?"

"The cat went back to its owner."

"really? Did you find the owner? ”

“Yes, it was a palace witch, but she took it when she retired. His hometown is very far from here.”

"That's a relief."

I thought it would go back to its owner, but I was also worried that it might have gone through something bad. Now that I know that the cat is with the owner, I feel relieved.

"Meow."

However, as soon as I felt relieved, Blake suddenly let out a cat-like voice.

"Blake, what are you doing?"