RED STAR IN THE SKY GORYEO (The Scent Of Life 2)
CHAPTER 22 END OF INVESTIGATION

That morning Hwa Young ran along the corridor looking for Byeol who was preparing his belongings to leave the palace.

"Byeol. His highness the king has already issued an arrest warrant to Queen Shin and prince Wang Yo. They were sentenced to exile" Hwa Young told Byeol.

Byeol smiled at the good news. He remembered his meeting with Wang So earlier. Byeol turned around and told Wang So everything. He asks Wang So to protect the witness that is the ladyboy he is after. Wang So fulfilled his promise, and revealed all to his majesty the king.

"Our task is done Young-ah. We need to get out of here as soon as possible. Eunuch Han was already waiting,"

Hwa Young smiled then nodded her head.

"I'm asking Byeol-ah for a minute there's something I need to do" said Hwa Young.

"All right," said Byeol

Hwa Young leaves Byeol.

Byeol out of his room. He saw Wang So standing leaning on the pole.

"Are you going again?" asked Wang So

Byeol smiled.

"Yes, your highness. The servant's job is done" said Byeol, "Thank you for the cooperation. May you have a long life and health. Slave farewell," said Byeol while bowing his body saluted and left in front of Wang So.

Wang So pulled Byeol's hand and looked at the girl's eyes. Silence created. But their heartbeats are not like that. Wang So was unable to say anything facing the turmoil of feeling in his chest other than sighing to hold back. Byeol just kept quiet and lowered his gaze.

"See you byeol again" said Wang So in the end.

Byeol bowed respectfully and left. Vibrations of love begin to emanate from both. Wang So did not dodge his interest in Byeol, but Byeol was still hesitant about Wang So. Byeol wasn't sure if he could be with Wang So at the end of the story.

***

Wang Jung's face was cold to Hwa Young who was standing before him. Hwa Young looked down with teary eyes.

"You know, the servant became a soldier and went into the palace to meet his majesty" Hwa Young said among her sobs.

"Your highness, servant. May you be blessed with long life" Hwa Young said respectfully and left in front of Wang Jung.

Wang Jung took a deep breath when he saw Hwa Young who had just left.

"Young-ah,"call Wang Jung to make Hwa Young stop her footsteps.

"I'm sorry. I know you must hate me. Your brother's death was due to my fault. To be honest every time I see you, I always feel guilty and make me hate myself even more who can't keep my promise to you" Wang Jung said with a look of remorse.

Hwa Young silently looked at Wang Jung. The man's thoughts go back to the past, when Wang Jung and Hae Jin, Hwa Young's older brother set out to fight against Liao. Hae Jin is a court physician, a long-time friend of Wang Jung. Hae Jin died on the battlefield while protecting Wang Jung who was showered with arrows shortly after falling from a horse. The death of his best friend occurred before his eyes causing a deep trauma. This is what makes Wang Jung not dare to meet Hwa Young, Hae Jin's sister, his lover.

"I'm sorry Young-ah" said Wang Jung as he approached Hwa Young and hugged her.

Hwa Young cried in Wang Jung's arms. They realize they actually love each other but the events of Hae Jin's death seem to be a burden for Wang Jung so they always avoid meeting Hwa Young. From a distance Byeol looked at the two of them.

***

Physician Hong was examining the Crown Prince who was feverish and had acute hallucinations. The man checked carefully and then examined the crown prince's eyes. Next to Physician Hong stood Queen Janghwa.

"The Crown Prince's noble pain is the same as that suffered by Myungwool. It could be the effect of Monk's Hood poison given little by little over a long period of time. Fortunately, I have managed to get the antidote" said Physician Hong

"Thank you Doctor Hong. Make the recipe immediately. We owe it to you" Queen Janghwa said

"No majesty, it is our duty as people to serve the palace. After all, the antidote is not the servant who made it but Soon Joon himself who sent a message through his sister Myungwool at the risk of their lives" explained Physician Hong.

***

Wang So went to the residence of Physician Hong. It looks as though Myungwool is already healthy with his older brother Soon Joon, as well as the girl who was saved by Wang So from the death hole. Physician Hong was boiling medicine. Seeing Wang So's arrival, they stood up to greet him with happy smiles.

"You're a healthy little girl?" wang So asked Myungwool while stroking the girl's head.

"Thanks to you we're fine" Myungwool said in a salute.

"We owe you a debt of gratitude" said Soon Joon, who was sitting on a couch in the yard with his legs still wrapped in bandages.

"It is our duty to protect the people" Wang So replied

Myungwool went inside the house and took a necklace with sapphire pendant and mussel skin that had been repaired.

"Your Majesty, give this necklace to your loved ones. I pray that your love will last forever" Myungwool said

Wang So received the unique and beautiful necklace and commented on the smile.

***

Eunuch Han, Byeol and Hwa Young were walking in the middle of the city. They mingle in the crowd of people who pass by. Suddenly the crowd of people was scattered with the convoy of Queen Shin who was to be sent to a place of exile. Everyone looks at me with hate. They were whispering about Queen Shin. The closed train disappeared at the turn of the road.

***

Wang Yo looks tired sitting in a wooden cage pulled by a horse. A number of soldiers and maids were guarding him tightly. They will travel far and wide to a place of exile. Shortly after from the unexpected direction appeared people who were veiled and in black clothes to block the group. They all carried a drawn sword.

They immediately attacked and tried to free Wang Yo. Chaos atmosphere. The sound of weapons clashed and the angel of death harvested the souls of humans at that time. Their numbers were unbalanced, the palace soldiers were more formidable. An attacker managed to free Wang Yo from the cage. A number of people went around protecting Wang Yo, they fled until finally one by one the people protecting Wang Yo were killed. Wang Yo with a sword tried to fight off the soldiers who were about to recapture him. Until finally he was pressed in a ravine with a rushing river underneath. A soldier attacked him then with just one sword strike, making Wang Yo waver and fall into the abyss. Everyone did not expect Wang Yo to fall into the river. They think Wang Yo is dead.

***

Queen Janghwa holds a party to celebrate the Crown Prince's health. The king, the concubines, the princes, and the princesses of the king sat in their own places. The Crown Prince had not yet arrived when Byeol was asked by Queen Janghwa to play the gayageum.

Ladies and gentlemen enjoying the food and drink, Byeol brings a beautiful music. Wang So looked at Byeol with a look full of charm. Shortly thereafter came the Crown Prince with the eunuchs and ladies and gentlemen. Byeol stopped the game.

He looked at the Crown Prince's face which still looked pale. Byeol's body suddenly felt cold hot. After paying his respects, Byeol started again his game of gayageum. But it was as if his hands and fingers could not be controlled. Byeol played a fast music and suddenly a zither wire broke and whipped his cheek. Blood dripped from Byeol's cheeks. The audience gasped.

Byeol's eyes suddenly turned around. He saw the death of King Hyejong and Wang So who were crying before him in a battle.

"Byeol ... Byeol-ah .. Are you okay?" said Mr. Choi, aware of Byeol who was silent without expression.

"Abeoji ..," said Byeol, looking at his father, saluted him and left the room. Lord Choi bowed in apology to the King and the guests and chased Byeol who suddenly left.

Not feeling Byeol running up to his father's pavilion. Byeol hugged his own body. He was still feeling an uncomfortable cold heat. Next to his cheek, his blood was still dripping as if he did not want to stop.

"Byeol-ah .. What's wrong? Did you experience it again?" ask Lord Choi who stopped Byeol's move.

"Abeoji, I saw the vision again. The death of King Hyejong and Wang So who cried before me in a battle. I'm afraid" said Byeol, worried by his pale face.

Lord Choi looked at Byeol and then wiped the blood that kept dripping from Byeol's cheeks.

"Stay right here I'll find a cure for your cheeks. Don't let anyone know your abilities or anything you see" said Mr. Choi.

But too late, Lord Choi and Byeol saw Wang So who was already standing behind them. His face was full of questions. Wang So heard clearly what they were talking about.

"What are you talking about, do you really see the future. Byeol-ah's? Explain it to me," said Wang So.

Lord Choi and Byeol were silent while sighing. Their secrets are known to others. Byeo explained everything to Wang So. Unbeknownst to them, Sun Hwa Wang Wook's sister steals all Byeol's explanations to Wang So.