In a kingdom torn by power struggles and political intrigue, Jieun, the rightful heir to the throne of the East, finds herself sidelined as her brother, Jungwon, takes control. Determined to reclaim her birthright, Jieun seeks alliances and forms a...
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RUMOURS HAD IT THAT CROWN PRINCE JUNGWON HAS SPENT TIME WITH A SERVANT GIRL. The very servant girl that had helped him when he was drunk. A great shame that he had brought upon the royal family, not only on his father, but on Jieun. Everything she had done for him was thrown away, every kind act she had done in his name, every single coin she had donated from her own chest, her own coins, in his name. All of it had been a waste. For rumours had it they had kissed under the stars. They served as a witness for their union. And the stars never lied.
What a shame Jungwon had brought upon his future wife, his betrothed, Lady Kim. What a great shame.
Ideally, she would have done something about the situation. Something to calm those rumours. However, after their argument she did not feel like it. She would let him suffer the consequences of his own actions for once.
However, her newly found peace was quickly interrupted by her father barging into her room. Scrambling off the armchair, Jieun stood up, bowing her head out of respect at her father-
'Your Grace━' There was a stinging pain in her cheek and the sound of hand meeting skin. He had slapped her.
'Is it true?!' Her father hissed, taking hold of her wrist, pulling her closer to him. His eyes were burning with fury, dancing flames behind brown irises. 'Are the rumours true?'
'What rumours?' she asked, eyes wide.
'About Jungwon and the servant girl.'
'Why are you asking me about it, I don't know━' Another slap.
'He is your responsibility. Think about his image. What good will it do him if people believe he is fucking a servant girl?'
'They are not engaged in such activities, I can assure you, father,' Jieun said with a heavy sigh. Her cheek stung, her wrist hurt from his tight grip, yet she would not show him the satisfaction of backing down.
This would not be the first time he had done such a thing.
'You better pray they are not. Lady Kim is devastated.'
'And how is that my problem?'
'You know how Jungwon is, you are supposed to take care of him.'
She only shook her head, pulling her wrist from her father's grasp, using her other hand to gently massage the red skin. 'I try so hard, but it is never enough for you, is it?'
