RED STAR IN THE SKY GORYEO (The Scent Of Life 2)
CHAPTER 4 MEETING WITH WANG JUNG
Byeol settles in the stables. He wanted to go for a walk while riding, but his mother would not allow it. Because of riding, Byeol fell and his head was injured. Byeol has not been good at riding that makes his mother worry if something happens again there is a girl. However, inside Byeol's body is Oh Man Se, who has been in love with the world of horse riding since childhood with the Kang brothers.
Byeol saw the Astal Guard cleaning up the horse dung in the other stable. Byeol's black horse is in the other cage a little far away. Byeol saddled and led the black horse out of the stable.
Unbeknownst to the Guardians of Astal, Byeol rode a horse and spurred it on. The sound of the horse's legs made the Guardians of Istal surprised and shouted at Byeol to come back, but Byeol just turned his head and smiled widely. The guard ran to the house and told Yideum that Byeol had gone riding again. It was conveyed by Yideum to Lord Choi who had just arrived. Mr. Choi was shocked and worried that something might happen to Byeol, and then he went after his son.
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Byeol spurred his horse swiftly through the forest, and the hills. Until he finally crossed paths with a dark blue-robed man who was casually riding a horse. Byeol only caught a glimpse of the man, as his horse was galloping violently. Seeing a girl who drove her horse hard, curiosity arose in the man, then turned back towards her horse following Byeol.
They drove the horses tightly, catching up with each other. Seeing that someone was challenging riding, Byeol did not want to lose until he finally faced a big stone obstacle and a narrow road, which only one horse could pass. They are racing, racing who can pass the narrow road, until finally the man who can pass it first. They drove the horses up to a beautiful hill, a place where one could see the city and the palace of the king from a distance. The man first reached the brink. Byeol lost, but his heart was satisfied. She smiles.
The man smiled broadly as he looked at Byeol, a triumphant gaze. The man was young about seventeen years of age with Byeol. His white shirt and blue robe were made of silk which signified he was a noble. His long straight hair was unraveled and tied back. Her face was thick-browed sweet.
"I don't think there's a girl as great as you in riding" the man said.
"So I lose to you" replied Byeol still sitting on his horse.
Shortly after from a distance Mr. Choi rode his horse closer towards them. They saw Lord Choi coming.
"What's your name?" ask the man.
"My name is Byeol, Choi Han Byeol," replied Byeol.
The man smiled and muttered Byeol's name.
Seeing his father coming, Byeol left because he did not want to be scolded.
"It's nice to meet you," pamit Byeol.
Lord Choi is approaching. Looking at the man in front of him, Lord Choi got off his horse and bowed respectfully.
"I'm sorry for the behavior of Wang Jung's noble servant son" said Mr. Choi.
"You have a great daughter, Lord Choi," said the man who is also the prince of Goryeo, Prince Wang Jung.
"Byeol is still a noble child. She's just a stupid girl and doesn't have much experience yet" said Lord Choi.
"Actually I was sent by the Queen Mother to tell about the preparation of Crown Prince Wang Mu's birthday" Wang Jung said.
Lord Choi then invited Prince Wang Jung to talk about it at home. Byeol came home after Wang Jung said goodbye. The man had seen from a distance the figure of Byeol who led his horse into the gate of the house. Wang Jung smiled, he was fascinated by Byeol.
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Byeol saw that his father and mother were busy having the servants prepare the items to be brought to the palace in preparation for the crown prince's birthday. Byeol looked around watching the boxes and bundles being transported on the cart
"What is this for, Dad?" ask Byeol
"That's a gift and stuff that will be brought into the palace. There will soon be a crown prince's birthday festival" said Mr Choi.
"Anniversary festival? Can I come to the palace?" ask Byeol.
Lord Choi immediately scrunched his forehead as if to disagree. But Lady Choi nudged Mr. Choi with her elbow so as not to forbid Byeol from coming along.
"Alright, but remember not to go anywhere. The palace is not a place to play, otherwise your life is at stake. Father will probably be at the palace for a few days to train the princes" said Lord Choi.
Byeol clapped his hands and smiled widely in excitement. He's gonna go in and look around the palace. Even so happy he could not close his eyes at night.