Sebaek) Yeonjeong

Episode 1::Beginning of Spring::

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One day, as the cherry blossoms were in full bloom and the once chaotic surroundings were becoming quiet, a new bustle began to arise within the palace. The reason was the preparations for welcoming a new empress. The emperor was not particularly pleased with the palace's hectic pace. Even as an emperor, he was now ten years old.

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A few years ago, he was nothing more than a pitiful child who had lost his mother. No matter how fancy the clothes he was dressed in, no matter how much power he was given, the Emperor was still a childish child. He couldn't afford to be a puppet at the mercy of the vicious Hong Guifei.

복 선

Your Majesty, why are you here? The palace is in chaos right now, with people looking for you.

오세훈

How many times have I run away like this? At this point, I should have just gotten over it, but every time the palace is turned upside down...

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Although he expressed himself young, Sehun had a rather upright side. That was also thanks to his mother, who had named him.

복 선

Have you forgotten the late Empress Dowager's will? It was that you should never marry Consort Hong. But if Your Majesty shows this weakness, there's no way out. Do you intend to see this country being manipulated by Consort Hong?

복 선

Are you going to ignore the Empress Dowager's last plea?

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Seon held the young emperor with a stern gaze. "That can't happen." Sehun knew this. He didn't want that outcome more than anyone else, and he was furious, but there was nothing he could do about it. His only concubine, Consort Gwi, was acting as regent.

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Even if the imperial power was strengthened, there was no other way. It would only end up being ridiculous.

오세훈

..Isn't there any way?

복 선

How about announcing that you are taking a new concubine?

오세훈

Since I acted as regent, all my power, including the royal seal, is concentrated in the hands of the concubine. So what is the point of my announcement?

복 선

Don't be so pessimistic. Just give it a try. The concubine will definitely be upset, and you can take advantage of that opportunity to make anyone your empress. I'll help you.

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Sehun lowered his head and sighed. Fighting with Hong Guifei was something he'd never even considered. He couldn't readily agree, fearing he'd get into trouble and lose everything. Musuri Seon clapped a couple of times at that.

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He smiled brightly and told me to get up. It was a truly unsatisfactory beginning of spring in so many ways. The thought of having to face something else before I could even enjoy spring felt incredibly distant.