The Royal Concubine

Part 10

You were sitting by the pond and daydreaming. You were free for the whole week. You were notified that King wouldn't come for a week.

Also, they had no information on whether you could leave the inn or not. So, you were made to stay in. You got along with few maids in the meantime.

All guards became familiar to you. You were relieved because your family was taken care of well. At least your mother won't be nagging anymore.

Finally, the week was over. You were honestly excited. The thought of being with him made you happy. Sometimes, you even forgot your status.

Palace-

The sun was ready to set. Taehyung got ready to visit you. "Where are you going?", his mother stopped him. "Inn", he replied.

"If you want her so badly, then bring her to the palace. Make her one of the concubines here", she said.

"I can't, she is not just someone who is meant to same as others here", he said. "Taehyung! Don't tell me you like her!", the Queen mother said.

"I don't know but at least not now", he said and went. She rubbed her temples in frustration. "I should put an end to this!", she thought.

Namjoon and Jungkook were chilling their evening. "So, Jungkook! Tell me your story", Namjoon winked. The younger got all shy. "Hyung!", he whined.

Namjoon chuckled at his cuteness. "Hyung! Do you remember when I went to training around last year?", he asked. Namjoon nodded.

"Well, we were in disguise. But still, our enemies always gave us trouble", he stopped. "Wait! You mean the neighboring country's king and his men", Namjoon asked. Jungkook nodded in response.

Flashback-

Jungkook wanted to get trained in martial arts. So he went to one of the villages that are nearby the forest. A well-skilled martial arts master was residing there.

He went to get training from him. Jungkook resided with his students. It was usual for the students to do the duties of the household during their stay.

One day, Jungkook went to collect woods. It was his turn. Usually, he would go with his friends but that day he went alone. He was surrounded by a few unknown men.

They were ready with the weapons, Jungkook managed to fight them. But he couldn't because there were too many men to handle at once. He successfully knocked out a few men.

When a guy was about to stab from behind, a girl showed up and she hit him with woods. They both knocked down everyone.

Jungkook was surprised at her braveness. He was injured. "Where do you live? I can help you to reach home", she said. "It's okay, I can walk", he said but instantly tripped down.

She held him and made him sit under the tree. "Wait here! You are badly injured. Let me do the first aid. So, your wound won't be infected", she said.

She went into the forest and found some herbal leaves. She came with them and patiently treated him.

Jungkook was surprised by her. How can she be brave, beautiful, elegant, and soft? He looked at her the whole time.

"It's done", she smiled at him. The smile did multiple flips inside his stomach. "I'll help you", she made him stand and made lean on her shoulder.

He took slow steps. "Do you live here? I have never seen you", she asked him. "I came here for training", he said. "Oh!", she replied. "What's your name and where do you live?", he asked her.

"I live in a nearby village, I am not that important person and my name is not important", she said. Before he could ask further, a few of his fellow trainees came in search of him.

"Jungkook! Are you okay? We were worried about you", they surrounded him. She took the chance and left him there.

End of flashback

Namjoon listened carefully. "You will find her, don't worry", he patted his back. They both saw Yena strolling around the pond. "Looks like Taehyung left her once again", Namjoon said.

"Yeah! Also last night he was kicked out of her room", Jungkook said. "What?! She kicked him out not he left on his own?!", Namjoon raised his eyebrows.

"Yeah! Looks like she had an outburst", Jungkook sighed. "Namjoon!", Queen mother called from a distance. They both bowed to her.

"Take necessary steps to bring that wench to the royal concubine house!", she said. "And you! Jungkook! Never try to take his side and ruin this. I am doing for his good", she fumed in anger.

They both gulped. To make it worse, a royal spy came to visit the mother. "Spill! Whatever you have to", she said. He showed his respect and informed her about his findings.

Things turned out just like she feared. The rumor about you and Taehyung is already far spread. If their own men turned against Taehyung, then they would be doomed.

But to their surprise, a guard informed them that the King has returned to the palace with his courtesan.

They rushed to see him after the news. Queen mother was partly relieved but also worried about the spreading rumour.

She can't handle anything that would bring disgrace to the kingdom. Ms. Ji ya came to take you to the concubines' house.

"Is that her?", Jungkook asked. "I guess so!", Namjoon replied. "Hy-Hyung! She- She was the one", he stuttered.

"What?!", Namjoon asked him. "She was the one I was talking about", he said.