Heirarchy and Harem

Emperor Seungcheol and His Bodyguard

Third Person's POV

The Emperor of the State walks through the bridge after a meeting about the communication between the Manchuria. He is walking behind him is his disciples, from his eunuch and bodyguard, to his servants.

The emperor look at the river, the sun rays reflected to the peaceful river and begins to wonder.

"Wonwoo," The emperor call his bodyguard.

"Yes, Your Majesty?" Wonwoo asks.

"The Concubine from Silla," he stated. "How long they needed to arrive here?"

"Maybe today," Wonwoo said, "They will arrive maybe later, at 9 o'clock."

The Emperor nods and tucks his hands behind his back, thinking.

"When the Concubine arrives, I want you to be her personal servant." The Emperor said that made Wonwoo surprised by his decision.

Wonwoo have been friends with the Emperor since they are younger. Wonwoo is much younger than him and their brothership is much stronger than anything else, but the servant was surprised to the fact that he will be distant for his dear friend to be a servant for his Concubine.

"May I know why?" He bravely asks and Seungcheol turned his back and facing him and the other servants.

"Leave us for a while." The Emperor said that made the servants walks backwards, far enough to not hear their conversation.

"I have a gut that you should take care of him." The Emperor said, "The Empress," he paused and sighed.

Wonwoo is still confused but didn't let the Emperor see his confusion, instead, he listens attentively.

"The Empress is getting jealous, aggressive and harsh to the other girls and boys that living here." He finally admit the real reason.

"I told you before that Jisoo is dangerous to be here in the Goryeo, Seungcheol." He said.

"But it's just for formality, since the Grand Empress Dowager is dying and she wants to see her lovely favorite great-grandson to be married before dying.." He said, although Wonwoo knows the reason already. He still don't want the reason of Seungcheol marrying a obsessive to the throne Jisoo of Baekje.

"Great Concubine Hong introduces Jisoo to us, and we both know that Jisoo is her nephew. I already know that he wants to secure something for his self in the future so he will do anything, even hurting other people to those hindrance to that certain place, and it's the power." The Emperor said.

Jisoo is not actually the Crown Prince of Baekje, he's just a son of the King of Baekje and his Concubine. Having no ranks from the line of succession, but suddenly, the Late Crown Prince of Baekje before him died in a war, and the King of Baekje gave him the position to be the Crown Prince because of his exceptional knowledge and stategies that the King saw to Jisoo.

"And, I want you to stay by that Concubine's side. No matter what happen, Wonwoo. I don't want her to be the victim of Jisoo. You should promise me." The Emperor said and Wonwoo nodded.

"You can finally open your heart to everyone that you want to spent your entire life, just take care of the Concubine." Wonwoo was once again shocked to his friend's words.

Wonwoo can not love nor have feelings towards somebody, since he promised to the Emperor that he will spend his life serving him only.

Wonwoo shook his head, not accepting the offer but Seungcheol grabs his shoulders and guided him to face him.

"I only give you a permission to love somebody, Won. You should love someone and spend their time with them, you should communicate with someone, you should free yourself and have friends besides me." Seungcheol said, he saw his friend's hardship in life, and he don't want to add another one because the younger is serving his life to him. Not for someone he loves.

"No, I won't break my promise, hyung.." Wonwoo said and Seungcheol smiled.

"Well," Seungcheol paused and held the younger's hands, "I will break it for you." Seungcheol said and let go of the younger's hand and starts walking towards his chamber, and servants follows him behind.
Leaving the younger in the same state.

Jeonghan

A noisy market welcomes me as we entered the fort. It's almost dusk and I open the window, curious about the life here in Goryeo.

The streets are lively with the hanging lamps that hang in zigzags across the street. Many vendors selling their goods and childrens are playing around and laughing. The place was lively and you will see that this country is plenty of sources and rich.

"You love what you see, Your Highness?" I suddenly looked at the person who talks, It's Mingyu riding in his horse.

I nodded, "I never knew that Goryeo is a lively place and rich." I said and still watching the people of Goryeo having wide smiles attached to their faces.
"My mother told me before that Goryeo is a messy country that no one wants to visit."

Mingyu chuckled, "Well, that was before, before our Emperor sits to his throne." He said and I look at him.

"Did you already saw the Emperor, Mingyu?" He suddenly asked about the curiousity about the Emperor.

Mingyu nodded, "Yes, when I was younger, my father brought me that time in his birthday and I could say that he's intimidating person. He's too mature enough in that young age." He paused and looks at me, "I there conclude that the Young Master that time knew to his self that he will reign this prosperous country, and he's right."

I just stared at Mingyu while processing his words to my mind,

"I want you to talk about the Emperor, Mingyu." I command him.

"Don't be too curious to the Emperor, Crown Prince of Silla." He said.

"Why?" I asked.

"We are still in the public, many will hear us." He stated and I nod.

"The Concubine's arrive!" I heard someone yelled and the palanquin slowly placed down to the ground, and I fix the white veil that covering my face and the door of the palanquin opens, showing every person lining up from the sides, bowing.

I slowly walks out to the palanquin and Mingyu helps me to stand up, my legs aren't use to stand all alone since I'm always in my palanquin. I stand infront of the people and one person walks towards me bringing a paper.

He opened it and read, "To the glorious and prosperous country of Goryeo, I present you as the Royal Concubine of our dearest country. You shall do your duties in time and give our motherland a fruits of success." the speaker said before continuing. "Sign by the Dragon of the Country, Choi Seungcheol at the year of the Ox." he rolled the document at gave it to me. I gladly accept the document and the people starts praising me.

"Mansae! Mansae! Your Grace! Mansae!" as they shout in sync. I nodded and look the mansion.

'This is it, Jeonghan. Your nightmare...'