RED STAR IN THE SKY GORYEO (The Scent Of Life 2)
CHAPTER 13 IS CALLED TO THE PALACE

A man came to see Byeol's father with a letter from King Taejo. The man was Eunuch Han, the pavilion manager of Queen Janghwa. After being read by Byeol's father, the letter was burned. Byeol was summoned into his father's room. The girl saluted her father and Eunuch Han, then sat down before them.

"Prepare yourself to enter Byeol-ah's palace. His Majesty the king asked you to face him. Go this afternoon with Eunuch Han, too" said Lord Choi.

Byeol was worried about what happened, but his face was made as calm as possible, even though his heart was pounding hard. He will face the king personally, the ruler of Goryeo, the unifier of the three kingdoms. What's gonna happen next? inner Byeol

"Yes, Dad," said Byeol, saluting.

Byeol helped his mother prepare anything that would be brought. They did not know what the king wanted from Byeol. Lord Choi's face was actually also worried, he did not want his son to face problems when entering the palace. The palace is not a safe place for Byeol who has absolutely no idea how cruel an appearance of power in a country. Inside it is full of conspiracies dropping each other for the sake of each other's interests. Who is strong he who is in power, not infrequently they make each other conspiracies in such a way as to bring down political opponents and make his clan in power. Byeol had absolutely no experience to deal with such a thing.

Before Byeol entered the stretcher, Mr. Choi gave a message.

"Byeol-ah take good care of yourself in the palace. As I have advised you to carefully guard your actions, even the walls of the palace have ears and eyes. Ssstt .. lest anyone know about your abilities," said Mr. Choi, lowering his voice.

Eunuch Han was already waiting in the courtyard. They also went to the palace.

***

At noon they arrived at the palace. Byeol escorted Eunuch Han to the king's place. So in front of the palace door, not because of Byeol's feelings. The gurgling sensation erupted as Eunuch Han opened the door of the main room where King Taejo was on the throne. Not just anyone is allowed in. Many questions in Byeol are twisted, one of them is for what the king himself wants to talk to him, whereas he has no status whatsoever.

The door opened, Byeol lowered his head and stepped in. He did not dare to raise his face. King Taejo was sitting on his throne examining the scrolls of letters.

"You're Byeol, Choi Ji Mong's son?" king Taejo's voice sounded dignified as soon as Byeol finished saluting.

"Yes, your highness," replied Byeol without daring to look at King Taejo.

"You're so young, but you have incredible courage and ability. You look like your father. I thank you for saving Wang So even at the expense of yourself. Help quell the chaos during the Crown Prince's birthday festival. I don't know how to repay your kindness to my sons. What do you want Choi Han Byeol for me to repay you?" ask King Taejo

"Your highness, I want nothing but to serve this king and this land" said Byeol.

"Thank you in the face" King Taejo commanded.

Byeol raised his face then looked at the old figure before him.

Byeol can't say anything. Oh Man Se in Byeol recalls Goryeo history that King Hyejong's successor Taejo Wang-geon was indeed sickly. There has been much speculation among future historians about his condition. Was he sick and died of depression or was he murdered?

For a naive girl like Byeol, King Taejo's request is too heavy, considering he has no power and power, other than the fact he's Choi Ji Mong's son. She's just a girl. But he was already determined to follow the flow of time that took him. It is impossible for a king like King Taejo to misjudge himself. Byeol.

"Your Majesty, what can I do as a follower of the Crown Prince?" ask Byeol

"Do you have the same abilities as your father? Can you see the future?" ask King Taejo.

"Hamba is not sure that I am as capable as you would expect, your majesty" said Byeol

"Like a diamond, you need to be sharpened by the expert Byeol-ssi. I want you to go into the military, as a female soldier. Queen Janghwa asked for this. I want you to be with him to protect the Crown Prince" King Taejo asked

Byeol was silent but in his heart was raging. Does he have to get into the current round of the game in the palace? Or did he refuse? The dilemma he felt, if he refused meant defying the king, if he went round the tide then he should be ready to die in the end.

Life is a choice, no matter how certain death is, it remains to die under what circumstances it is a mystery. Byeol finally decided in his heart. He took a deep breath and exhaled as if he wanted to throw a heavy burden on him

"All right, your highness," replied Byeol.

"I can guess your choice. You look like your father was always humble and loyal" King Taejo said, laughing.

The king called Eunuch Han, and asked him to escort Byeol to Queen Janghwa's residence.

***

That night Byeol sat in a room in the queen's palace neighborhood. He wrote a letter to his mother's father so as not to worry about his circumstances. He will be long in the palace and pray all is well. His mind glared as he faced Queen Janghwa.

"Byeol-ssi, tomorrow Eunuch Han will take you somewhere to take training. The place where the female soldiers were trained to protect the members of the palace. May you be hardened and patient in living it" Queen Janghwa said.

Byeol couldn't sleep, thinking about what would happen tomorrow. His mind was raging, but being tired made him fall asleep.