W. Dulbey
An emergency has been declared in the Kingdom of Z. It's late at night, and everyone is asleep, but three men are gathered in one place, engaged in a serious meeting. What's the topic?
"You said you weren't going to get married? Have you talked about it? Proposed? Confessed?"
“…You draw the line before I can even say anything, what could I have done?”
"Have you tried? Have you tried your best? Do you even want to marry the heroine?"
"Are you kidding me? Hey, you wanna fight? Fight?"
Is this really the conversation between the crown princes who will succeed him? Seonwoo looked at his brothers pitifully. He now seemed to understand why his brother was being criticized.
But Jaehyun was too serious about it, whether he did it or not.
Me? Me? Why? I'm handsome and rich. I'm even Kim Yeo-ju's first love.
But why? Why all of a sudden?
“Oh no way!….”
"No way? No way. What? What is it?"
“You’ve become so ugly!”
"This shit"
I didn't bother to stop Jaehyun from rushing at Younghoon, who was picking a fight again. Seonwoo, who was relatively normal, just kept his head down. It seemed like Yeoju's personality had... changed.
“Doesn’t it look like a man?”
"what?"
“Otherwise, it doesn’t make sense.”
"You have a boyfriend? Kim Yeo-ju? Who?"
“I don’t know;”
“…Lee Joo-yeon”
Hyunjae quietly muttered. "Lee Joo-yeon? She's your cousin, isn't she?" Younghoon said, chewing on a snack. Jaehyun recalled the two of them resting comfortably in the same room. "Wow... That bastard. How can he like Lee Joo-yeon? After chasing me for years?"
Honestly? It really pissed me off. I thought that bastard Lee Joo-yeon had been doing a good job quietly, but now I realize she's been acting like a jerk behind my back, and I'm so pissed. (She's never done that before.)Could it be that he's after the female protagonist's power? Useless thoughts kept piling up.
"Hey, Jaehyun. I'm rooting for you as a friend, right? But we don't mind having anyone from the royal family sit next to Yeoju."
"know"
"And honestly, you've never given your heart to the female lead before."
"Hey Younghoon, that's"
“I don’t know you? Since I was little, I’ve heard in my family that you are from Yeoju.I heard it so many times that I almost cried. That's why I thought you would do the same."
”…“
"I don't think I ever liked it"
Even Younghoon, who was born with a soft spot for the sly, became quite serious whenever Yeoju was mentioned. Anyway, our Yeoju is so pretty that men can't leave her alone.
If not, the female protagonist may be being used in a power struggle.
Oh, thinking about it like that makes me mad. Should I just not let them get married?
Younghoon rinsed his mouth while drinking wine. Why does Jaehyun Lee look like that?
Jaehyun, who had become quiet as if lost in thought, made an indecipherable expression.
I guess I hit too hard... but what the hell! I have to say what needs to be said.
Thinking that way, Younghoon took Seonwoo outside.
“..Kim Young-hoon still doesn’t know me.”
Younghoon will never know how much Jaehyun likes Yeoju.
Because it's cute how you follow me around. Because I want to see you more.
I didn't show that I liked it on purpose. It's just cute. It's fun.
Kim Yeo-ju is my person anyway. She is my person.
Lee Joo-yeon, you're not the type of person to overlook
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"…good morning"
Today, I woke up to a bird chirping so loudly. It happened to be looking out the window, so I even gave it a good morning greeting. I yawned and sat up, feeling a bit refreshed. After all, a good bed is nice… Money is good.
..Ah, this is not the time to be like this.Today, I had a very well-planned schedule of my own.
The maid who hurriedly greeted me and came next to me gave me some water.
Power is good, isn't it? They even bring me water just because I woke up.
"I'm going out today, but please keep it a secret from the princes."
"Huh?! Where are you going? If you get caught like that..."
"What happens if I get caught?"
“..I’m losing my job..”
"Then I'll hire you again."
I'm going to see the prince now. How do I get there? Don't you have a map?
The maid's gaze suddenly changed into a melodrama.
You're going to see the prince right now?! But why keep it a secret...
He didn't answer. How can I tell him I'm going to see Lee Joo-yeon?
I quickly finished getting ready and went outside, only to find a carriage waiting for me. I'd asked for a map, never a carriage...
Even a passing ant would know she's on her way to see the prince right now. But there wasn't much time. Time-saving? It's actually good.
As soon as I got off the carriage, I quickly entered the castle. He greeted me and opened the door as soon as he saw me. Easier than I thought.
“Oh shit... where am I?”
I knew this would happen. What's so easy about it?
Let's solve a story about getting lost in the castle. Where am I? Where is Lee Ju-yeon? Did I say I'd move alone for nothing? Why isn't there anyone working here?
“…Yeoju? Why are you here?”
"ah"
This is a mess. Why does it have to be Lee Jae-hyun when we run into each other?
There were a lot of noble-looking people inside the open door, as if they were having a meeting. Is that why there were no people?
“Did you come to see me?”
“No, just something to think about.. Where is Jooyeon?”
"Why are you looking for him?"
I might find it, dammit.
I couldn't think of anything to say, so I kept my mouth shut. Why were you looking for him?
If I just say "Oh, just... just like that" to Jaehyun Lee who keeps nagging me, it would be so ridiculous, right?
“I miss you.. Oh, I have something to say.. No, what does it matter to you, Prince?”
"I miss you, what? Are you crazy?"
"Hey, where's Lee Joo-yeon?"
"I won't tell you"
"Huh? How old are you? This isn't kindergarten."
"you?"
“…Oh, what! What! What should I do?”
Just get full. I could hear the servants behind Lee Jae-hyun twitching their eyes, trying to keep an eye on him. Soon after, I saw Lee Joo-yeon's face, frozen in place, her eyes wide open in surprise at my appearance. "Huh? It's Lee Joo-yeon."
“Huh? Jooyeon!”
“Uh…Princess? How do I get here?”
"I was going to send a letter! I came because I wanted to talk to you in person."
"…ah"
“The weather is nice outside. Shall we go for a walk together?”
The atmosphere became incredibly sinister. Of course, the current prince's fiancée was suddenly flirting with another man. But I thought I had to do this to get her to let me go... I tried hard to ignore Lee Jae-hyun's blatant gaze.
“Hey, Kim Yeo-ju.”
“…What, what?”
“Are you doing this on purpose?”
“…”
I thought you were going to start a fight.
It was the first time I saw Lee Jae-hyun's expression like that.
Why are your eyes so sad?
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I'm proud that I wrote a bit longer today