The Last Imoogi

Petty And Unpredictable

She wasn't sure if Kwon Jiyong decided not to take her with him because of his somewhat irritable mood yesterday, or simply because he really was not going to make her come with him to meet with the two princes to begin with. Still, Sandara could not help but wonder what the three would talk about so seriously that Kwon Jiyong had to leave so early.

When breakfast was being served, Sandara continued to observe the servants inside the estate. Head Mistress sat beside her while she confirmed what her husband said that these people were all spies when she purposely touched one lady. Heck she even discovered the woman mistreated Ryung yesterday while they were away. Sandara scoffed as the lady served her some tea. She had the audacity to act proper in front of her after she refused to give Ryung some food yesterday!

When Seol took her spoon to check the tea and dishes on the table for poison, Sandara stopped her.

"Put it down." Sandara coldly said as she motioned her hand and Seol immediately obeyed. Eyeing the Ming servant, Sandara glared at her before gesturing to her the food on the table.

"Go ahead. Try it."

"Y-y-our Highness…"

"What are you so afraid of? It's not like there's poison in these, right?"

The servant could only do as she was told and tasted the food one by one. "Your Highness, everything's alright. You may have your meal now."

"Really? Why thank you for checking my people's food!" Sandara's tone was full of sarcasm. Before the Ming servant understood what she meant, Sandara already called Ryung, Seol, and Byeol to eat with her and Head Mistress.

"Come all of you! Eat with me. Who knows if you are being properly fed and treated while I'm away?" Sandara's voice was loud and clear which made the Ming maid servants look at each other. How could she care so much for that little servant boy? And why does it seem as if she knew what happened while she was away?

Meanwhile Ryung walked by the Ming ladies with a loud 'hmp!' while crossing his arms. Sandara couldn't help but adore his cute little ways so she carried him and made him sit on her lap. "Don't worry, Ryung-ah. I'm going to feed you so well!"

"Mama… You shouldn't spoil the kid too much." Head Mistress suddenly interrupted. "Please let him eat on his own."

"It's alright, Head Mistress. Don't worry." Sandara smiled at him before feeding Ryung some more.

"Mama, who is that ahjumma?" Ryung whispered while glaring at the lady whose face was hidden behind her huge hat covered with a dark veil. "How could she eat like that? How insolent!"

Sandara chuckled and pinched the little boy's cheek as if scolding him. "Yah… That's my mentor! You have to be good to her alright? She's kind of strict, but I owe her a lot of things."

Ryung eyed the woman from head to toe before scrunching his face. "If you say so."

When Kwon Jiyong came back, they all immediately boarded the carriages. While she stayed with her husband, Head Mistress bade goodbye for a personal trip leaving Seol and Byeol in her care. The two young servants boarded another carriage with Ryung. While Hong and Moo Yeon were on their horses followed by a few guards. Kwon Jiyong was confident they would be safe on their way home since he received Choi Seunghyun's message a few days ago that he will be waiting for them at the borders so there was no need for him to shift and fly back to Joseon.

Inside the carriage, Kwon Jiyong silently sat on the side while reading some books. Sandara on the other hand fumbled into her small bag and handed her husband a piece of note.

"Here…" She said in a small voice, afraid she might disturb him. "I wrote down everything I saw and heard when we went downtown. I also wrote down everything I found out in your estate in the Imperial City."