Sakura's Petals
The First Night Tragedy
A few days later, the King who was sitting in his office was shocked by the news whispered by his eunuch.
He immediately massaged his forehead, tired as soon as he finished hearing the news that the soldiers of Prince Yunti's thousands had reached the edge of the capital. The war was in sight, he thought.
The Crown Prince who also received the same news, directly faced his father.
“Ahbamama, let your son go to meet him outside the palace. I will try my best to prevent his soldiers from entering the capital.”
The king, who looked tired, assented. “Somewhat really happened, until something like this could happen. However, I am truly grateful to have a child like you, Seja.”
Seja shakes. “I am grateful to have a Dad like Ahbamama.”
The king smiled slowly. “How is the Crown Princess? Is he okay? I'm sure the rumors in the palace are not something fun for him.”
The Crown Prince who had never been with Hwa Ryong since that day replied, “He will definitely be fine, Ahbamama.”
ON THE BORDER
The Crown Prince's and Prince Yunti's armies faced each other at the border of the capital.
“You know exactly what I want, don't you? So, grant my wish before I take it myself.”
The Crown Prince sighed furiously. “You know exactly the rules of Joseon that no resident of Joseon may be made a slave, wife, or move to another country without the consent of the King.”
Yunti grunting. “Are you making up now?”
“Anyone who violates will get a severe punishment, no matter who he is. I'm sure you'll know this too.”
“Are you threatening me now? You think it'll come in handy?”
“As long as you are in the land of Joseon, you cannot escape the laws of Joseon.”
Yunti smiled, dismissive. “Entah, can you say such a thing later. We all here never know when this land will change ownership. Especially after an event like this happens.”
The Crown Prince immediately hissed, furious. “How dare you.”
“That sentence is what I should have said to you.”
The Crown Prince sighed. “I met you because I remember our friendship in the past. I came to persuade you to stop all this.”
Yunti grunting. “Don't make me laugh. A friendship? There is only hatred between us. You know exactly that.”
“If this is because of our past problems that are still unresolved, please forget about it.”
“Forget? Is that as easy as you say?”
The Crown Prince sighed loudly. “I don't know what else to say to you, but remember these words of mine. Even if I knew that you could most likely win this war, but I don't think you'd be happy about it. You may be able to get Hwa Ryong, but not with her heart. Stop making yourself, especially yourself hurt. This is my advice as an old friend, which you may not admit
Yunti was silent for a moment. “You know a teaching that no one can know the depths of the human heart. You don't know if Hwa Ryong's heart will continue with you.”
“But, at least as long as he loves me, I want to keep him and make him happy.”
Yunti was silent, tired.
“Go home, Yunti-ah.”
“The humiliation of the Qing that Joseon has done will be well conveyed to the Emperor. I hope you prepare when you get the verdict.” Then, quickly, Yunti turned around and left the Crown Prince, away from the border of the capital. That was followed by the entire Qing Dynasty army.
The Crown Prince could only stare at his old friend, worried.
THE INNER PALACE
“Advancing ritual date of unification?” the Hwa Ryong. He was shocked by the Queen's previous words.
“True. This is the only way to maintain your standing and status as Crown Princess Joseon.”
“But..”.
“You and the Crown Prince are young. However, maintaining your status in the palace is so important. Just as important as keeping the good name Joseon.”
THE TEMPORARY RESIDENCE OF PRINCE YUNTI
Yunti was sitting at his residence daydreaming Hwa Ryong. Hwa Ryong was wearing Qing noble clothes, being his wife, already in his eye sack. But the shadow must disappear when suddenly a subordinate faces and reports that the Crown Prince and Crown Princess are scheduled for the first night.
“First night?”
“True, Your Highness.”
Yunti immediately fell down on his chair.
His gaze turned empty. “When?”
“Tonight, Your Grace.”
Yunti looked asphyxiated instantly. “Meet Hyun Soo now. Tell him to do it now.”
“Hyun Soo, our spy lady, Your Highness?”
Yunti stared intently at his guard. The bodyguard instantly turned frightened, nodded, then immediately carried out his master's orders.
After his subordinates left, Yunti immediately held onto his chest, which was painful.
THE CROWN PRINCESS'S RESIDENCE HALL
Five ladies-in-waiting around Hwa Ryong. One fixed his hair, one smoothed the dangui ribbon he wore, one smeared a lip hue, one put a ring on his finger, and one sprinkled powder onto his cheek. Dayang Noh looked at his master, proud. “You look so beautiful tonight, Sejabin Mama.”
Hwa Ryong smiled, nervous. “What's true?”
Dayang Noh could feel a sense of nervousness from the tone of his employer's voice. “What Is Your Majesty feeling nervous?”
Hwa Ryong chuckled. “How can I not feel nervous at a time like this?”
Somewhere in the palace, a lady-in-waiting stood alone in the darkness. He looked around for a while before entering an empty building.
In it, he meets a man, who turns out to be Yunti's subordinate.
“Your Highness Prince Yunti said that he asked to do it now.” whispered the bodyguard to the lady. The dayang immediately gasped in surprise.
“Are you sure?”
“Ya.”
The dayang sighed. “Good. Now, I want you to bring some people into the palace. Get ready and bring the cart here.”
“Alright.” replied the bodyguard, still confused.
A MOMENT LATER
Hwa Ryong who wore a special dangui, waited inside his residence nervously. After a long while, suddenly the sound of the door opening. His heart immediately beat fast. He did not dare to look at the door. However, in a split second later, his mouth had been gagged with a cloth and his eyes were covered with a black cloth. He tried to thrash, but he could not defeat the strength of the man who was now trying to carry him away.
Hwa Ryong never gave up, he continued to thrash until then one part of his body hit a vase in the room until it broke. Dayang Noh who was standing guard outside immediately asked,
“Mamma, are you okay?”
Because there was no answer from inside the room, Dayang Noh entered. However, ill-fated, his master had disappeared.
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Overview of Hwa Ryong's Clothes as he prepares for the first night