The Royal Concubine

Part 12

The next day, you were exploring the palace. You had a lot of things to see. You were amazed by the fact, how everything was perfect and beautiful.

The workers were working and soldiers were guarding the places. Your eyes caught a guy who was diligently practicing archery.

From his attire, you assumed that he should be from a royal family. Maybe he is a prince or he should be the Prince Jungkook.

You were admiring how he was shooting the arrows perfectly. Feeling someone's gaze on him he turned to see. At first, he was startled to see you. But he approached you.

You were nervous. You thought that you did something bad by watching him. You were scared of breaking rules because the punishments were merciless.

Once he came a little closer to you, he said, "Y/n?" "Yes! Your Highness", you bowed. You were already so famous. "How are you y/n?", he asked.

He wanted to take you in his arms. He wanted to be angry with you for not revealing your identity back then. He had a lot of emotions but he controlled.

If not for Taehyung, he would have made you his woman. Either by your will or his power.

You looked confused because of his question. "I am good, your Highness. But have we met before?", you asked.

Jungkook's doe eyes flashed an inexpressible amount of hurt in a second. "Don't you remember me?", he asked.

"I am sorry! I have seen you somewhere but I don't remember. Maybe on one of those nights-" he cut you off.

"Stop! I have to go", he said and walked away. He didn't want to hear more. He couldn't even digest the fact that you are a courtesan and he was surprised that you had no problem talking about this openly.

You looked at him cluelessly. Then it strikes your mind. He was one whom you saved from rouges. But you didn't know why he behaved like that.

You couldn't think of any reason for his anger. You approached one of the guards asking permission to shoot arrows. The guards looked at each other.

But, eventually, they gave permission. You tried twice but it was not that bad. A smile crept on your face. "Look who is here!", a voice startled you.

It was Taehyung. You greeted him. "Why are you doing this?", he asked. "I am just curious. It looks cool", you said.

"Then, let me show you", he taught you how to focus and to shoot. Once again, the gossip was heard inside the palace.

Ye Na, Jong mi, Ji ya, Queen mother witnessed these scenes from different places. "It's too much! She can't be doing this stuff in the mid palace", Queen mother felt her blood rushing to her heart at top speed.

Taehyung was her hope as well as her headache. The rebellious child of her. Meanwhile, Jungkook went to his Hyung. "Namjoon Hyung!", he called him to the library. His voice was weak and feeble.

He was arranging some books. He came out once he heard Jungkook's voice. "Are you okay, Jungkook?", he asked, concerned.

He gave a weak smile. "She doesn't even remember me Hyung", he chuckled. "What's worse is-", he paused. He cleared his throat.

"She thought that I was one of those men", he hung his head low. Namjoon listened to the youngest. Even he didn't know what to tell or how to console.

The whole situation was confusing. "But still I want her, Hyung! No matter who she is!", he said. "Jungkook, you met her only once. You knew nothing about her, she is just a crush not love", the elder tried to explain.

"But, this connection, this spark, I have never felt with anyone before", he said. "Love is a luxury for us, Jungkook", Namjoon smiled weakly.

"I want to give it a try", he said. Namjoon left a deep sigh. His sister's face flashed a moment in his mind. Nobody wants to love the person who loves them back!

Taehyung too came to the library. Jungkook and Namjoon pretended as nothing happened. "It's interesting! King never visits the library unless he is forced to. But today, someone chose to come on their own will", Namjoon chuckled.

"I just want to read, I feel like reading", he said. "This library is all yours", Namjoon said. After some time, you too came.

Jungkook understood that you are here because of the King. You greeted both of them, while Taehyung already went inside. It's the first time you have seen Namjoon so does he.

He gave a smile in the name of acceptance. Jungkook wanted to go away and was also curious about you. "Y/n", he called you.

"I remembered you, Prince. I met you in a forest", you spoke with respect. His eyes lit up for a moment. "Oh! You remember", he smiled.

"Are you following the King? If so you can join him. He is inside", Namjoon said.

"I want to study. I have basic education but I want to read and write properly", you said. Namjoon raised his eyebrows.

"Why? I mean you have a different job? It has nothing to do with this", he asked you.

"I know, but I like to write. It gives me happiness. Also, I was never allowed inside the school just like others", you looked down biting your lips.

Namjoon's face softened a bit. "Fine, you can study here", he said. Your face lit up. "But, you will be under surveillance 24/7, we can't risk the security", he said.

You nodded. "That's not necessary Hyung! She is not-", Taehyung was cut off. "Do you have proof?", Namjoon asked.