(This story continues from Season 2 Episode 5.)
"I am really better than the prime minister
"Do you like His Majesty Minhyeon?"
The Emperor and Jonghyun sat facing each other at a small table in the garden.
We are having a conversation.
The two often shared their inner thoughts at banquets.
It wasn't that deep of a relationship.
Whenever the emperor saw Jong-hyeon, his wife,
I used to think of the Marchioness, but I had a friend
I didn't want to lose.
"Hmm, I think His Majesty Minhyeon will like it!"
"Well, I guess so."
"But... something doesn't seem right to you, Your Majesty."
"huh?"
"Just, the Majesty I've seen always called Baekho Prime Minister
Didn't you have it in your heart?
"You like His Majesty Minhyeon, I just feel a little unfamiliar with him,"
"Hmm, is that so?"
"Your Majesty, you have grown a lot.
In the past, you wouldn't have been able to meet my eyes."
"I've grown a lot thanks to you, Prime Minister-"
Whenever the word prime minister came out of the emperor's mouth,
I felt complicated as I thought of Baekho's face, but I tried to hide it.
"Hmm, here's my decision."
"decision?"
"Your Majesty, do as your heart desires.
Your Majesty, right now, it looks like you're being held captive by someone.
"You are the monarch of a country, so there is nothing to fear."
"That must be right."
"Yes, and I am not there.
"I am on Your Majesty's side no matter what You do."
"Hey, that's awkward.
Still, thank you."
"What-"
After the two finished talking
The moment we each turn to go to our respective destinations
I came face to face with the Marchioness.
"Your Majesty the Emperor, I greet you."
The emperor hates even the sight of her face.
After nodding my head roughly, I quickly tried to leave.
"Your Majesty, I have something to tell you."
But if you just leave here, you won't be a Marchioness.
"Yeon-ah."
'Yeon' is the Marchioness's real name.
Jonghyun mainly uses it as a nickname.
"Yes, yes. Your Majesty, why are you like that?"
The Marchioness didn't know that Jonghyun would come looking for her.
He seemed a little embarrassed.
"Your Majesty seems to be sensitive today.
"I'll come see you tomorrow."
"Yes, Marquis."
The emperor smiled slightly at Jonghyun as if he was grateful.
Jonghyun also smiled in response to her.
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"It has grown a lot, Your Majesty?"
But the Marchioness persisted
I came to find the emperor, avoiding Jonghyun's eyes.
"What do you mean?"
"You even seduced my husband, the Marquis!
"You're no ordinary bet."
"Temptation? The Marquis and I are just friends."
"Oh, okay. That's enough talk.
"Is Prime Minister Baekho's work going well?"
I was overcome with anxiety as I remembered something I had forgotten.
"...Yeah, I heard you joined the government."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!
Live happily with His Majesty Minhyeon.
Confucius said, "I will raise you to be a great king."
"Okay, I'll go now."
"I know you're being harsh!"
As the Marchioness went out of the quarters in great excitement,
The Emperor's legs immediately gave out.
Strangely enough, my heart didn't hurt.
Only disturbing and complicated emotions remain.
The white tiger she loved so much,
And his son Confucius.
My heart didn't hurt at all.
I just wanted to see Minhyun.