The Royal Concubine

Part 14

Jungkook took you to practice early in the morning. He taught you the basics. You keenly listened to him. You learned well. It was hard but interesting. You smiled happily whenever Jungkook praised you.

He spent a happy time with you, but the reality kept bothering him. Few days passed and it was not that bad. Taehyung became a lot busier than before.

Queen Mother was well prepared. She indirectly made him work. They didn't mind Jungkook spending time with you. All they wanted to protect the King.

Namjoon on the other hand loosened up a lot to you. He was a wise man. You trusted him a lot. His words were always sincere and real. You missed Taehyung a lot.

You met Yena sometimes because you all live in the same palace area. So, these encounters were unavoidable. She never talked to you. Same with Jong Mi.

Yena would at least acknowledge your presence, but Jong Mi ignored you. You didn't care about that much. You were not in a place to complain anyway.

One fine day, Jungkook finally went out with Jong Mi. They disguised themselves as ordinary people. You were practicing archery alone. You missed the targets.

You didn't know why. But then a hand wrapped around you. You turned to look at the person. It was Taehyung. He smiled at you.

"What are you thinking? Why do you keep missing?", he asked. "Don't know, your Highness", you bit your lip. "I will help you", saying he held the bow along with you.

"Focus on the target, your position should be like this", he explained. He realized the arrow and bull's eye! "You are so good at this, your Highness!", You bowed at him.

He just smiled. "It's hot outside, shall we go in?", he asked you. "Yes, your Highness", you said. For the very first time, he took you to his chamber.

The room was no joke. It's King's room for a reason. A beautifully decorated and spacious room. The guards were guarding outside.

You were mesmerized by the beauty. "It looks so beautiful", you said. "Today, it is really beautiful", he said. "Huh?" "It's because of your visit", he said. You blushed hard.

"I thought that you already lost interest in me", you said. "I am sorry, I had a lot of things to take care of '', he said. He made you sit on his bed. He placed his head on your lap.

You softly caressed the locks of his hair. "It's good", his face had a peaceful expression. You just smiled and kept caressing his hair softly.

He eventually slept. You took time to admire his perfect face. His cute little nose mole, his perfect lips, his beautiful eyelashes, sharp jaws. Everything!

You heard a little commotion outside his room. "Your Highness! You can't meet the King now! He is sleeping", a guard informed. "I am his wife! Can't I just go in?", Yena asked.

"It's just he is not alone", he whispered. "What? In daylight?", her blood boiled. She just ignored the guards and barged in. The sight broke her heart into millions of pieces.

You wanted to respect the Queen, but as the King was laying on your lap, you just couldn't disturb his sleep. As he heard the commotion he woke up.

He adjusted to see the Queen standing in front of him with an unreadable expression. Once he got off his head from your lap, you immediately stood and bowed to her.

"I will take my leave", you said and attempted to go. "Y/n! Wait!", he just grabbed your wrist to stand in your place. "What do you want Yena? Anything important?", he asked.

"Does a wife need something important just to meet her husband?", she stressed the word 'wife'. You just looked down, you just can't raise your head in front of them. Taehyung sighed.

"I was worried about you and thought of bringing you some fruits as you were working a lot these days, but it isn't necessary I guess", she laid her eyes on you.

"Let me go back! Sorry for disturbing your sleep", she stormed out. "What happened to the soft and calm Yena? She never behaved like this. Even after seeing a lot of things that she shouldn't", Taehyung thought.

You didn't know what to do. You just saw him. He gave you a weak smile. "If you want I can give you some alone time, Your Highness!", you said.

"No!", he made you sit on his lap. "Why are you trying to run away from me?", he asked. "I am not running away", you said. How can be so calm even after his wife, the Queen dashed out?

Previously~

"Eonnie, finally Prince Jungkook decided to take me out. I am going with him today", Jong Mi said to Yena. "I am glad Jong Mi, I hope that he will acknowledge your love for him", Yena said.

"Eonnie, are you going to be like this? The King is getting obsessed with her day by day, you should step in", she said. "What good can happen? Love can't be forced anyway", Yena weakly smiled.

"But taking care and putting some effort will definitely will", Jong Mi. "I am not even married to Jungkook, but if I can then as a wife you too can", she said.

"Leaving a mere courtesan inside will do no good for any of us or our future children", Jong Mi said. She had a point. Yena tried to follow what she said to her but miserably failed.