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THE PALACE
The Crown Prince stared at the cherry blossom tree that was right next to the palace building, which used to be his mother's residence while still a crown princess. If Hwa Ryong becomes the crown princess, of course she will stay here, he thought.
He was following a butterfly flying nearby, when he saw a minister-dressed man talking to his subordinates.
“It...”
Eunuch Hyun looked at it for a moment, then replied. “That Minister of Defense, Shim Ho Dong, Your Excellency.”
“Minister Defense?”
The Crown Prince walked away, before then stopping after he heard the name Hwa Ryong come out of Mr. Shim's mouth.
“You've found Hwa Ryong?”
His subordinate with a hint of fear, shook his head. “Markets, motels, restaurants, even gisaeng places we have been to, but it seems Miss does not go to any of those places, Mr.”
Mr. Shim sighed loudly. “Search again elsewhere, but keep an eye on those places.”
His subordinate nodded, then sauntered away. Mr. Shim was about to walk away, but he was startled by the Crown Prince who was walking towards him.
“Jeoha!” Mr. Shim looked down respectfully.
The Crown Prince carefully asked. “Hwa Ryong's. Who's that?”
Mr. Shim hesitates to answer the Crown Prince's question, but he knows that it will be useless to lie, especially when the Crown Prince has heard his talk since. “Shim Hwa Ryong, she is a servant daughter, Jeoha.”
The Crown Prince swallowed his saliva. “Did anything happen to him?”
“Ah, the. My daughter ran away from home and until now has not returned, Your Majesty.”
The Crown Prince's heart seemed to be jumping at this moment. “Kabur? Will he be okay?”
“I will find him soon, so he will definitely be fine. Thank you for worrying about it, Jeoha. Then, excuse me first, Your Majesty.”
Mr. Shim passed through the Crown Prince's entourage. His eyes accidentally caught a mole on Eunuch Hyun's neck. A large mole on the neck as described by Seol. Her eyes widened. No, this is impossible, he thought. It also passes with confusion.
The Crown Prince's face was deathly pale. “What should I do now?”
Eunuch Hyun approached. “What Is Your Highness alright?”
Ignoring his eunuch's question, the Crown Prince waltzed away towards the Palace Hall. By any means, he has determined to get out of the palace to find Hwa Ryong, his lover.
THE MAIN HALL OF THE KING'S RESIDENCE PALACE
“Sudden inspection?”
The Crown Prince who was sitting opposite his father and mother, nodded. “True, Ahbamama. There is news that illegal traders from China came today. I want to check directly this issue, Ayahanda.”
Queen shakes. “No, you cannot leave the palace. Mom won't allow.”
“Uhmamama.”
“You're gonna run away again, right, like you used to? I won't let you do it again.”
The Crown Prince sighed. “Uhammamma. After all I am the Crown Prince, I must begin to learn to bear this kind of responsibility. One of them by doing a clear inspection Ahbamama can not do it as before. Seja hopes Uhmamama can understand.”
Queen assault. “Jeonha!”
King sighs. “I won't live forever. It's time, the Crown Prince did things like this from now on.”
Queen's speechless. His feelings are not willing but undeniable, the statement of the Crown Prince is true. The Crown Prince has grown up and is unlikely to dwell in the palace alone. To be a wise and insightful king, he must look to his people.
“Thank you, Ahbamama, Uhmamama.”
ON MARKET
“Yunti, what are you doing here?”
Yunti got off his horse. While pulling the reins, he approached Hwa Ryong. “Shouldn't I ask you that question?” reply, ticklish. What a strange coincidence Hwa Ryong was outside his residence, he thought.
“What are you doing here? I heard you were locked up in the house. Then why did you get out? Don't tell me.. You ran away?”
Suddenly there was the sound of the footsteps of the crowd, faintly there was also the sound of them calling out to people. “Agassi! Agassi! You should go home soon. Agassi!”
Hwa Ryong dragged Yunti away. After arriving at a rather quiet place, Hwa Ryong explained everything. His first meeting with the Crown Prince is known as Yoon Oppa. The love he felt for the Crown Prince. And his desire to go with him. Prince Yunti could only swallow his saliva, roughly with wide-eyed.
“You love that man?” he asked, slowly though in his heart he was really angry.
Hwa Ryong nodded, full of confidence. “I know that you don't want this wedding either, do you? We've been best friends since we were kids and I know exactly what kind of woman you like. And obviously, it's not me. So, how? You wanna help me? By helping me, you will have no obligation to marry me.”
Yunti's face flushed, furious. He took a deep breath, trying to restrain all the turbulent emotions from within his heart. If he gets angry in front of Hwa Ryong and sheds all his feelings now, things will get worse and he does not want Hwa Ryong to disappear from his presence again. “Good. Then come with me. Hiding in the market is not a good idea. They roam everywhere and your chances of being caught are huge.”
Hwa Ryong nodded. “True also.”
“For the time being, hide in my residence.”
Hwa Ryong smiled. “Thank you, Yunti.” After Yunti rode on his horse, he pulled Hwa Ryong up as well. They ride horses together in the middle of the night.
AT THE SAME TIME IN OTHER PARTS OF THE MARKET
“You all got the sketch of his face?”
The soldiers answered in unison. “Iya, Jeoha.”
“Find the girl see you. As soon as you find him, bring him in front of me. Remember, treat him well as if he were me. Do you guys understand?”
The soldiers kneeled. “We understand, Jeoha.”
The Crown Prince stared at the sketch sheet of Hwa Ryong's sad face. “You where, Hwa Ryong-ah?”
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