Calendula [BL/Chanbaek]

41

"Hyun-ah."
"yes?"
"Let's go. Out of the palace."
Chanyeol, who had been covering his face with a mask, grabbed Baekhyun and pulled him away.



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"wow!"

Red lanterns swayed on strings, and sky lanterns decorated the sky.

"Congratulations on your first anniversary."

Today marks the second anniversary of Hong Hwa-guk's reign.

"your majesty..!"

A day when everyone, from the commoners to the royal family, wears red.
Red turban embroidered with gold thread and gold ornaments.

"Call my name today. Let's go!"

I crossed the bridge, entered the market, and mingled with the crowd.

"Chanyeol!"
"Hyun-ah."

When I handed her the strawberry confectionery, her cheeks flushed bright red.

Baekhyun turned around as a hand tapped his wrist.

"Honey, would you like to buy some candy?"
"What do you have?"
"We have apples, strawberries, and tangerines! When you smile, you sparkle like an apple, so let's have apples!"
"Okay. Give me an apple and a tangerine."

Baekhyun, who sat down on the market floor, knowing that the silk hem would be ruffled by the child's eye level, nudged Chanyeol.

"Uh, uh. Will you give me everything?"

I took the earring out and put it in the child's hand, who was smiling brightly.

The earrings, made of amethyst, ruby, and gold, were a symbol of the royal family and one of the gifts Chanyeol gave her.

"Can I take this?"

The young child accepted it without even noticing it.

"Okay. If that doesn't work, come back to me. I'll always be there to see you."

I fixed the child's now empty bag, gave him a piece of candy, and sent him back.

"Those earrings, weren't they the ones I gave you?"
"Hyun-i doesn't know much about that."

He said in a sarcastic tone, stuffing the candy in.