Men of the Harem

First Concubine (1)

대신관

Do you swear to the eternal bond between Emperor Yunshia and Kim Taehyung Youngshik under the protection of God?

윤시아

I swear.

김태형

I swear.

The emperor's dry eyes twisted into a smile, as if it were utterly ridiculous. But Taehyung, with a calm, unfazed expression, looked at her with a smile.

대신관

Now, Your Majesty, give the chosen concubine, Marquis Youngsik, a kiss of oath of eternal bond-

윤시아

Close your eyes.

The emperor looked up at him, wrapped his arms around Taehyung's waist and the back of his neck, and whispered softly. Taehyung suppressed his amusement, rested his forehead against Sia's, and kissed her.

윤시아

That's just arrogant.

시녀장

…Your Majesty, are you perhaps referring to Marquis Kim Tae-hyung, who became Your Majesty’s first concubine today?

윤시아

Yes. It dared… to press its forehead against mine. And…

He kissed her first. And he did so with a sincere heart. The emperor didn't say anything further, leaving all his bulky clothes and accessories with the chief maid before heading to the bathroom. The chief maid, consciously, didn't say anything. That was the kind of place the palace was.

시녀장

How is the water temperature, Your Majesty?

윤시아

"I like it. As expected, there's no one like you. I'll take my leave now. Even though everyone's excited about the first night and all, in the end, it's not me who has to dress up and show off, but Kim Taehyung."

시녀장

Yes, Your Majesty.

Sia waved her hand like that and, as usual, pushed the maid out of the bathroom. After finishing her bath, she came out, dried herself, put on a gown, and cleaned her skin.

Even if he is the emperor, what meaning would it have on Taehyung's companion, Sia, who has just become a concubine, not even wearing light makeup?

Sia wondered if he would perceive it as shame, neglect, or simply a testament to her desire to feel it all and gauge his reaction. What expression would that impudent man make?

김태형

I greet you, Your Majesty, the root of the faithful servant empire. May glory and prosperity always be with you.

윤시아

"It's like he's been massaging his tongue with perfume. Let's see how his face contorts."

Sia turned and looked at Taehyung. He was in his pure, natural state, without any adornment. He was wearing only a robe. Only her characteristic imperial majesty remained. However, Sia was surprised by something she hadn't expected: Taehyung's adornment.

윤시아

You're here. ... Huh- very... worth seeing.