I am the king's daughter.
Coming of Age Ceremony
The next day, Jisu carefully washed and dried the cloth Yeoju had wrapped around her.
최지수
(Swoosh) The laundry is done... I should return it haha
Jisu walked toward the building where Yeoju was staying.
나이트1
No, by order of Prince Yungi, no one who is not authorized may be allowed in.
최지수
...yes?
What should I do..?
최지수
T...Then could you pass this on for me...?
나이트2
Let's do that.
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After returning, Jisu had tea with Choi Yuseon, the current First Princess.
최지수
..So I left it with Lord Knight and returned, but...is it really this difficult to meet the female princess?
최유선(현 1공주)
It has been a long time since we were able to get in there, too.
최지수
ah...
최유선(현 1공주)
She is special.
최유선(현 1공주)
Among the older sisters who left home to become nuns, there are some who tried to educate the female princess during the maiden ceremony but ended up getting scolded instead...
최유선(현 1공주)
There were also older sisters who wanted to be special like her but ultimately couldn't, actually...
최유선(현 1공주)
There is nothing good to be gained from getting entangled in this, especially for you, who are to become Prince Yoongi's wife.
최지수
...Why?
최유선(현 1공주)
Why did Prince Yungi block us from entering Princess Yeoju's quarters?
최지수
Hmm... I'm not sure...
최유선(현 1공주)
I don't want the interaction between us and the Princess.
최유선(현 1공주)
Prince Yoongi is a very scary person... It’s not for no reason that we’re scared.
최지수
(..gulp-)
최유선(현 1공주)
..Please do not try to get close to Princess Yeoju if possible, definitely..
최유선(현 1공주)
Because it would upset Prince Yoongi.
The morning of the coming-of-age ceremony dawned.
I dressed up nicely with Annie's help.
애니(시녀)
Our princess is really, really beautiful!!
애니(시녀)
To see you grow up so fine... I feel so proud and touched.
애니(시녀)
I wish Park Jimin could have seen how beautiful you look...
여주
...
It would be a lie to say I'm not disappointed, but it's okay.
여주
..animated film
Yesterday, as I walked down the hallway, I overheard the maids talking to each other.
시녀1
Will Park Jimin come to the coming-of-age ceremony this time?
시녀2
Well, I wonder if they won't be able to come because they're busy?
애니(시녀)
G... Still, since you came to the Bobae award ceremony...!!
여주
Could you please keep quiet about that person? It would be a burden to them.
애니(시녀)
I... I'm sorry, Princess...!!
No matter what we talked about, Annie always took my side.
Even though she was a 'handmaid' and had no power whatsoever, she was always by my side, even now that I have become an adult.
여주
(..If something bad were to happen to you because you were being picked on by chance...)
I'm going to be very sad
여주
It's okay, haha. I just need to be careful from now on.
Just then, a knock was heard.
(Knock, knock-)
여주
Ah... Father!!
김남준(왕)
Are you all ready?
여주
Yes, Father.
Finally, my coming-of-age ceremony began.
As the coming-of-age ceremony began, all the princesses were shocked to see Yeoju walking in, led by Namjoon.
..How can Your Majesty personally lead it...??
The princes attended as well..!!
This is truly... to think His Majesty and the princes are all attending the Princess's coming-of-age ceremony...!!
The coming-of-age ceremony began with the statement that I was becoming an adult.
Now, it is an event where I am recognized by many people as a full-fledged adult, but it holds little significance for women in this world.
여주
(..Because it is a place where women aren't even treated like human beings from the start-)
태형(셋째왕자)
Hey, you little punk, you're an adult now.
여주
Yes, Prince
태형(셋째왕자)
(...Prince)
Is he walking on eggshells because of the princesses around him...? He can't just kick them all out because of his brother and father...
태형(셋째왕자)
..I'm asking with all my heart...
태형(셋째왕자)
Should we stop asking now?
여주
How could a girl possibly comment on the prince's actions?
여주
(Yeah, please stop doing that, you scoundrel!!)
태형(셋째왕자)
Then I won't do it.
W...What?? Did I hear that right...?
여주
(Did he suddenly grow up or something... What's wrong with him?)
태형(셋째왕자)
But people make mistakes, you know?
태형(셋째왕자)
So, if I ask!!
태형(셋째왕자)
(Grins) As a penalty, you have to call me Oppa. How about that?
여주
(..Who is this punishment supposed to benefit?)
Am I getting punished??;;;
태형(셋째왕자)
(Awkward).. Hey, mutt, fetch me~
태형(셋째왕자)
Oh wait, I shouldn't do this, right? I made a mistake. Good grief.
Taehyung covered his mouth with a very exaggerated expression; it looked awkward to anyone who saw it.
태형(셋째왕자)
Hmm... I guess it can't be helped!! Alright, now as promised.
태형(셋째왕자)
(Full of anticipation) I guess I have to take a penalty haha
여주
(..Seriously, what am I going to do with this kid;;)
여주
..oh...
김남준(왕)
Alright, pay attention.
Our scumbags, nice timing!!
김남준(왕)
Bobae, Princess Yeoju, come up.
I went up onto the podium.
김남준(왕)
Tell me what you want.
Upon hearing this, the princesses whispered to each other again.
To think you're bestowing gifts at the coming-of-age ceremony...?!
Has something like this happened before..?
여주
(Smiling) The very fact that I can see Your Majesty, even from a distance like this, is the greatest gift and happiness to me.
As expected, long-term investment is the best.
김남준(왕)
(Chuckle) I knew it
김남준(왕)
Think about it