My deep soul

Chapter 34

Sunwoo, Ahro and Jinyoen were talking when suddenly the courtyard filled with people who were carrying torches and makeshift weapons.  Sunwoo quickly came in front of Jinyoen and Ahro proactively. Sunwoo tried to lead Jinyoen and Ahro safely but they were surrounded.  Soon after Sooho and Banryu joined them as well. When Sooho drew his sword to attack them Jidiwi stopped him saying,

"They don't have proper weapons " Jidiwi didn't allow them to hurt the men informing thay are poor farmers. 

Sooho punched Jidiwi saying,  " If the queen's and king's lives are in danger I won't let you go"

"The king is a coward who are afraid to show his face. Why are you worried about him?" Jidiwi questioned Soo ho. And Sunwoo had to hold him as he jumped to punch Jidiwi again.  Jidiwi looked at them and left. Jinyoen who was watching this with unreadable expression in her face went after Jidiwi knowing that he needs her more than anything.  She found him sitting alone in the grass looking at the stars.  She didn't say anything just sat next to him.

"Why I must be like this Jinu? Did you see them? I'm a useless king who cannot protect his own people."

"No, you are not. It is true that you couldn't do anything for them. But it doesn't make you a useless person. You are doing this because there is nothing else you can do in this moment. Wait till the time comes you can change everything better."

"I'm afraid of becoming a king Jinu. What if I'm not good enough?"

"Don't doubt about yourself Jinheung. Use your fears as your strength. Don't let anything to let you down. Don't give up. I'm always here for you to pull you front." Jinyoen kissed his forehead.

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Hence they have lost all their peace offerings and travel expenses Sooho said that they should go back. But princess Sookmyung instead that they should go as the king's birthday was in three days later and the crown prince of Baekje might use it as an excuse to attack Silla. Later night they stopped to get some rest. Everyone was suffering from hungry. Jinyoen called Ahro.

"Ahro, come here. I have an idea."

"What is it?"

"Come with me" They went to a medium sized house. Jinyoen knocked the door. A young male opened the door. When he saw Jinyoen his eyes grew wide and he bowed.

"Lady Jinyoen! What a pleasant surprise my lady. Come in"

"Minho, I need a favor from you"

"Anything for you my lady"

"I and some of my friends came here and we don't have anything to eat. Do you mind if we cook something in here. Don't worry. I'll pay"

"Go ahead lady Jinyoen."  They cooked a nice meal for hwarang.

"Come on. We have bought you something" Jinyoen called them.

When they saw the food they couldn't believe their eyes. Jidiwi asked how she managed to get some food. Jinyoen simply smiled. When they finished Jidiwi and Sunwoo stayed up to keep watch. Some hours later Jinyoen joined them. She pushed them away from each other and sat between them.

"What are you doing Jin?" Questioned Sunwoo.

"I can't sleep. So, I came to bother you." She smiled innocently at them. Sunwoo shock his head.

"Go back to sleep Jin. You must be tired."

"I can't sleep. I miss Dara." She pout. "Can I stay with you two. Please?" She looked at them with such a adorable face. And the two men couldn't say 'no' to her. As they said 'yes' to her. She looked at them with a huge smile on her face. She looked at the sky and asked,

"What star do you like best?" Questioned them. Sunwoo,

"I like two stars. One is you and other one is Ahro" Said to Jinyoen. And her smile grew wider if it was possible. Soon after she fell asleep on Jidiwi's shoulder.

"Look after her" Sunwoo said him.

"I will. She has completely wrapped us tightly around her fingers." Jidiwi answered while staring at Jinyoen with lover able eyes.