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Crown Princess
IN THE ELECTION ROOM
“Try to explain the role of Crown Princess. Started at Wol Hee.”
Kim Wol Hee immediately replied, “The Crown Princess is the tallest woman in Joseon after the Queen and Queen Mother. The Crown Princess is also the future Queen of Joseon and is the mother of the future King of Joseon.”
Eo Mi Kyung replied, “The Crown Princess is a noble woman, ethical, gentle yet firm, intelligent, and also loyal. The Crown Princess carries a heavy burden as the royal son-in-law and is required to be a role model for all court ladies with the Queen. He must also love his people.”
Hwa Ryong sighed softly, trying to find a better answer, but never found it. He decided to answer as he pleased. “The Crown Princess is the wife of the Crown Prince.”
His Majesty the King and Queen smiled, perplexed. “What is it?”
Hwa Ryong smiled respectfully. “The Crown Princess is indeed someone who is important, has responsibilities as a palace woman, or is required to have a good personality, but the most important thing is that the Crown Princess must be fully the shadow of the Crown Prince.”
The rest of the girls looked at him. Hwa Ryong continued, “Before becoming a court lady or a noble lady, wasn't the Crown Princess the Crown Prince's lifetime partner? The Crown Princess must be the one who understands the Crown Prince the most, willing to sacrifice for him, and also love him with all his heart and soul. Whatever happens, the Crown Princess will be loyal to him, be a protector if necessary, and be a comfort to the Crown Prince. The Crown Princess's duties are in fact her duty to serve her husband and it is not due to her power or nobility. But, because the Crown Princess as a wife, wants to help the Crown Prince, her husband.”
His Majesty The King and Queen looked at Hwa Ryong, in disbelief. Her Majesty the Queen as she gulped, gazed at Eo Mi Kyung who was also in shock. Her Majesty the Queen who was asked to help her distant nephew, occupy the position of Crown Princess, is now not struggling. The plan ended as soon as His Majesty the King clapped for Hwa Ryong. “I think I've found a daughter-in-law I've always been looking for.”
THE CROWN PRINCE'S RESIDENCE HALL
The Crown Prince was tapping his finger on the table, when then Eunuch Hyun burst in without greeting.
“Jeoha! Jeoha!”
The Crown Prince looked at Eunuch Hyun, puzzled. “What's up?” His face suddenly turned sad. “What do not-don't Hwa Ryong not get selected?”
Eunuch Hyun shook his head. “Miss Hwa Ryong, it. Miss was chosen as Crown Princess.”
The Crown Prince widened, then then smiled widely. He immediately came out of his room.
THE CONCUBINE RECEPTION HALL
“Agassi, please drink the tea before it cools.” said the palace ladyboy, while presenting tea towards Mi Kyung.
Mi Kyung who was sitting opposite Wol Hee at the palace gasebo, immediately sipped her tea irritatedly. Wol Hee continued to speak.
“Hwa Ryong is great. She is beautiful, smart, talented, and also kind. I don't mind losing to him at all. He was born to get that position. I was lucky to meet and know a woman as good as her. I hope that after today, he will frequently call us both to the palace. Especially after we can no longer marry anyone else and can only become the concubine of the Crown Prince. What do you think, Mi Kyung?”
Mi Kyung is silent. He could not hide his disappointment. He poured his own tea into his glass, then sipped it again. Tears almost fell from his cheeks. Her dream of becoming the Crown Prince's wife is gone with Hwa Ryong's victory as Crown Princess. Right, if it wasn't for the girl, he could have made his dream come true. Right, because of that damn girl, he thought.
THE CROWN PRINCESS'S RESIDENCE HALL
“Please enter, Your Majesty.”
Hwa Ryong who was still unfamiliar with the title, gulped. He looked around. A room that is three times the width of the room in the house. The room which is blocked by three layers of room divider is decorated with various ornaments typical of women who are so beautiful. There is a cherry blossom painting with the moon as the background behind the mattress. The room filled with pink looks so luxurious and beautiful, making Hwa Ryong momentarily forget his longing for home.
“Is there a Noble Noble to dislike? We will fix it immediately, if anything makes you uncomfortable.”
“No, I like it. So you don't have to bother.”
The head nodded, pleased. “Good, Your Majesty. Then I'll introduce myself. In the meantime, I'm Dayang Noh, will be your personal servant until you complete the royal wedding procession and are allowed to choose your own personal head of ladybugs.”
Hwa Ryong also changed into a white dangui and a plain pink chima made of silk, the nicest outfit he ever wore. After helping Hwa Ryong change clothes, the ladies left Hwa Ryong alone in her room. Hwa Ryong was also satisfied to look around.
He went through every corner of his room. Open the drawers that contain jewelry. Read some books on the shelf. Up into his huge dressing room, as big as his room was, contained dozens of beautiful colorful dangui, chima with gold and silver emblems, leather shoes, and a pair of leather shoes, until the jewelry commonly worn by the Crown Princess. Hwa Ryong suddenly realizes that she is now a Crown Princess. He won't be able to meet his parents as easily as he used to. He also had to stay in the palace forever. She had to obey the rules of the palace and even became the guideline of all the court ladies. He must also be a royal son-in-law who cares for His Majesty the King and Queen. And the most difficult task is to give birth to a son as the successor of the Crown Prince. So many burdens that he now realized were in his hands. He felt short for a moment.
With gontai, he walked back to his bed.
As soon as he arrived, he dropped himself sitting on the bed. What I thought, he thought. Until I don't think that being Yoon Oppa's wife is this difficult? Now, what am I supposed to do? How am I supposed to deal with all this? He looked at his empty room and was immediately sad. If there was a mother here, he thought. He cried and lowered his head to the table.
He suddenly felt like he was hugging someone. He looked up and found the Crown Prince smiling at him.
“Jeoha?” call him.
The Crown Prince immediately looked panicked. “Sst! I shouldn't be here. So don't talk too loud.”
Hwa Ryong nodded immediately.
The Crown Prince wiped Hwa Ryong's remaining tears. “I know all this will be heavy for you. I also know exactly how much you are suffering because of me. Nor can I promise you an ever-beautiful future in the palace. But I promise I'll never leave you.” Hwa Ryong was stunned, staring fixedly at the Crown Prince. “You can keep that promise. So, don't be afraid and remember that there will be me by your side.”
Hwa Ryong hugged the Crown Prince tightly. They hugged each other all night until then Eunuch Hyun came and picked up the Crown Prince.
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" And then I knew that it was time to start something new and believe in the wonders that were to come. "
- NN
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