Sakura's Petals
Consorts Eo Sowon
THE CROWN PRINCESS'S RESIDENCE HALL
“Hwa Ryong.”
“Ah, Jeoha!” Hwa Ryong bowed his body respectfully to the Crown Prince who had just returned from the Main Hall. “You're back? I hope whatever makes you have to go so early is not a big problem.” said Hwa Ryong, sincerely worried to her husband.
The Crown Prince told the ladies to leave, leaving the two of them in the room. Hwa Ryong sat on the lap of the Crown Prince, as soon as the ladies left. For some reason, Hwa Ryong really wanted a hug from her husband at that time. Perhaps because he felt threatened or afraid of losing the Crown Prince. The Crown Prince retorted and hugged Hwa Ryong tightly in his lap.
“I have to talk something with you.”
Hwa Ryong gulped and kept hugging her husband. “What is it, Oppa?”
“This is about the appointment of a new concubine.”
Hwa Ryong closed his eyes, holding back tears. “Iya?”
“Queen will appoint a new concubine for me. According to Uhmamama, this will be good for the benefit of the country. By becoming a member of the Royal Family, the prospective concubine's family can help more people. In addition, having a strong besan, will make my position more secure as Crown Prince.”
Hwa Ryong was silent.
“To be honest, I feel ashamed, Hwa Ryong. If only I were an ordinary person, you wouldn't have to go through something like this. I'm sorry.”
A smile came out from Hwa Ryong's lips. He tried to look into the Crown Prince's eyes, gently. “I know that loving you, I have to make sacrifices and realize that I am not the only one for you, Oppa. I know that loving someone as good as you are, I must be willing to let someone else have you. I can't deny that I'm feeling sad and scared right now. I fear that you will stop loving me when others come into your life. I am also a woman who worries about many things. But when I was about to become the Crown Princess, I knew full well that the Crown Princess was more than just your wife. I also have a great responsibility to guide and protect you from anything. Even if it means I have to stab my heart and get hurt, I won't hesitate. If it is this way, I can give the best for you.”
The Crown Prince gasped. Instead of feeling calm, he felt increasingly unable to let this problem hurt the hearts of those he loved. Hwa Ryong's love for her was so great that she sacrificed herself. But what does the Crown Prince do? Nothing was ever done for Hwa Ryong.
The Crown Prince could only hug Hwa Ryong, tightly. “I promise. I'm not gonna hurt you again. I'll protect you, Hwa Ryong. I won't stop loving you forever.”
Hwa Ryong tried to make the atmosphere cheerful. “What is Oppa sure of? Forever it's a long time.” kekeh Hwa Ryong, slowly. “I'm a woman who wants a lot and likes to talk. I also want to be hugged and loved often. I want my husband to say that he loves me every morning. What is Oppa capable of?”
The Crown Prince chuckled. “You're there. Of course, I can. Who else can do it and face you besides me?”
THE PALACE GATE
A month later, Mi-kyung enters the palace with her usually luxurious sign. Hwa Ryong accidentally goes to greet Mi Kyung at the main gate, where Mi Kyung will come out of her trunk.
The light purple chima and white dangui Hwa Ryong were blown by the wind while waiting. The head of Dayang Noh repeatedly suggested that Hwa Ryong just return to his residence because the wind was strong. However, Hwa Ryong remained adamant. He was eager to welcome the new concubine Crown Prince. Or rather, be the first to see what this new concubine would look like.
Not long after, Mi Kyung arrives. Using a black dangui and pink chima, he sauntered out of the stretcher. Hwa Ryong gasped in surprise. He remembered very well that the girl was one of the girls who followed the Crown Princess's contest with him. Instantly, his heart warmed. It was as if I was nostalgic at those times. Hwa Ryong no longer sees the new prospective concubine as a foreign rival. More towards friends. In a strange and lonely palace, having a friend who understands and knows you is a joy. At least, that was what Hwa Ryong felt during his stay in the palace.
“Sejabin Mama.” said Mi Kyung while bowing respectfully. “A long time ago we did not meet. Forgive me, I did not have time to visit you before today.”
“Yang Mulia Crown Princess is indeed very kind hearted. Servant to be speechless because she was amazed.”
Hwa Ryong sighed. “I don't deserve such compliments. Let's go in. I know that you're tired on the way.”
“Good, Your Highness.”
Mi Kyung follows Hwa Ryong from behind. It has become a royal tradition that someone with a lower title must walk more slowly or walk behind. Mi Kyung inwardly, curses Hwa Ryong. I should have walked in front, grumbling inwardly.
The wedding of Mi Kyung and the Crown Prince was held. The maids were appointed to serve the Crown Prince's first concubine. Since then, Mi Kyung is no longer the noble girl daughter of the Minister of Finance, but rather a royal concubine. He also received a fourth-level title, Consort Eo-Sowon.
THE EO CONCUBINE'S RESIDENCE
The Crown Prince was busy enjoying his breakfast. Not looking at her new concubine, Mi Kyung. Hwa Ryong was gone. Hwa Ryong had indeed deliberately let the two of them have their own time to get acquainted. However, it was not like Hwa Ryong wanted. The Crown Prince was not interested and did not say a word to Mi Kyung.
“I think smoked beef is your favorite dish, Jeoha. Later on, let me make it for you.” asked Mi Kyung, venturing out.
“No. That's not true.”
Mi Kyung cannot hide her disappointment. “If I may ask, then why do you eat so much smoked beef, Jeoha?”
“Ah. This was because the Crown Princess loved this smoked beef. I'm studying why he likes it and trying to remember what it feels like. I'm going to make this for him on his birthday next week.”
Like a bolt of lightning, a sense of indignation struck his heart. Mi Kyung tried to smile. “Hamba can see you love the Crown Princess so much. Her Highness the Crown Princess is very lucky to get your heart, Jeoha. I'm sure Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess will be very happy when she finds out this.”
“Hide this from him. This is the surprise I want to give her.”
“Good, I understand, Jeoha.”
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" Loving someone means understanding each other, laughing and crying together, and smiling from the bottom of your heart and trusting each other. "
- NN
The image of Mi Kyung entering the palace as a concubine :