The Royal Concubine

Part 30

She was taken back to the palace. "Please, I beg you don't tell my father", she cried, almost falling in Namjoon's legs. He sighed and made her relax first.

"Why do you want to run away?", he asked. She said about her prisoner life and wanted to live quietly somewhere.

"I planned this for a long time when I finally was about to succeed, you caught me", she said, wiping her tears. "Princess, do you think it will be okay to run away from another country.

Didn't you think that both of our countries would lose the peace", he asked. She remained silent, only faint and audible sobs were heard.

"Are you that desperate to go? Do you have a place?", he asked. She nodded. "The maid who agreed to help me sent me to her hometown which is an island. Even my country people don't know how I look, so I won't get caught easily", she said.

"Fine, then I will help you. The day you are leaving our place, I will help you escape", he said. "How can I believe you?", he asked. He chuckled at her. "I am a Prince, I am a man of my words", he said.

She had no choice better than to believe him. She eventually agreed. "Till that please don't try to pull a stunt", he sternly warned her. She just nodded. He left her room with a huge sigh.

Taehyung saw him coming out from the guest room. "Hyung?! Why are you coming out from the guest room? Wait, it's Princess Siya's room right?", He asked. "Calm down Taehyung! Didn't Jungkook tell you anything?", he asked.

Then he explained everything to him and  also to Jungkook. "Why did you accept to help her? Now we will be in trouble if something goes wrong", Jong Mi worried.

"We should help her. King Lee we know is very fake, anyone could tell. There is no wonder if he would be cruel too. Hyung, you help her to reach her place", Taehyung said.

Namjoon nodded. The ceremony preparations were going well. Siya slowly opened up about herself to Jong Mi and Yena. They too shared about themselves.

You came back to your home. Thankfully, a lot of people went to the capital as the business was at peak due to celebrations. You were lying down on your mother's lap.

She was softly caressing your hair. "Is it still painful?", she asked. "Now, it's bearable mother", you smiled. Your body was fit so you healed sooner than you thought. Seo Ji brought you medicinal tea.

"Who will take care of you once you go there?", Seo Ji asked, worriedly. "I can take care of myself", you said, sipping the tea.

"She is right. At least for some days, you need to take proper medicines, because you may get infected", your mother said. "Why don't you come with me then?", You asked Seo Ji. "Can I?", she asked, excited. You nodded happily.

The day for the ceremony was nearing. You decided to go back. You took Seo Ji with you. You wanted her to quit this and do something she is capable of. But she refused.

"See, all I know is this. Besides, it's tough for me to find a man and marry him, even if I do, you know the outcome", she said. You tried to convince her but it was in vain.

"No, y/n ah! I will stay with you for some days and I will go back home", she strictly said. You introduced her to the maids. She was given a place in a concubine house to stay. You decided to greet the King.

You visited the library first. To your surprise, Namjoon was there talking with someone new. "Oh! Y/n! You came back. Nice to see you back", he welcomed you. "Yes, your Highness! I came to give my greetings", you smiled at him.

Your gaze shifted to the woman who was dressed in royal attire. "Oh! This is Princess Siya", he introduced you to both of them. You bowed at her. "Well, before visiting Taehyung, visit Yena and Jong Mi.

They missed you a lot", he said. "Huh! I don't think so", you awkwardly laughed. "Why won't we?", Jong Mi came in folding her hands. You greeted her.

"Our little Prince also missed you", she said. You happily smiled. She was right. Even though he was a few months old, he was used to your voice.

He giggled when he heard your voice. All of a sudden the reality hit you, you can't have your own. Your eyes glistened but you pulled yourself.

From time to time, Seo Ji took care of you well. She prepared your medicine from time to time. Usually, no one doubted her, because they thought that you were just taking care of yourself.

Ms Jiya observed her well silently. Sometimes you would prepare yourself with her, sometimes she would take care of you.

Taehyung was so busy with the guests and stuff. The big day finally approached. Everyone blessed the child. He was named Taemin finally.

The day was finally coming to an end. Siya and her family were asked to spend another week because she got attached to the Queen and the Princess.

As the work was too much you were feeling a little low. Seo Ji was preparing the medicinal tea. When she was about to go, Jiya stopped her. "Why are you taking this to y/n?", she asked.

"Uhm, she wanted to have some", Seo Ji tried to be normal. "It could have been any tea, but why this one?", She asked again. You went to the kitchen area as she was taking time.

"I asked for that, Miss", you bowed to her. "Y/n ah! Do you think that you can fool me", she asked. You sighed. "Yes, I did it. I- I am sterile now", you said. Jiya gasped.

"But why? Y/n? Our King would never accept this", she panicked. "I have a favour, please keep a secret", you said. But you heard another gasp. It was Jong Mi. You understood that it wouldn't be a secret anymore!