The Most Troublesome Son

Embarasment

"Just now there was a report that Seongnam Daegun was about to eat," said Lady Shin. The report from lady Shin makes Hwa-ryeong's heart which had been up and down recently relieved.

Hwa-ryeong could't help but to share smile with Shin sanggung. Even though she looks strong from the outside, she is worried about the condition of her children, especially the second son who was very close to the crown prince. The crown prince's death must have greatly affected their mental health. Now that everything is settled, she could concentrate on other things. She has to be prepared, she and her son's life is at stake here.

She hoped her second son could pass this disaster well. He is already very cold towards the people around him. Hwa-ryeong hopes he doesn't close his heart to other people.

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Before the final stage of the crown prince selection, Queen Hwa-Ryeong invited her sons to eat together. She felt a bit of sadness, remembering the last time they ate together, all of her children were present. This time she had to strengthen her heart, the first child was gone, and the fourth child had to be outside the palace for a while.

"Eomamama, why hasn't Gyeseong hyungnim returned to the palace? Muan hyungnim said he was injured. Is his wound serious?" asked Ilyoung, her youngest son.

Hwa-Ryoung could feel all her son's eyes on her. Especially Seongnam daegun, she was sure the son who was now the eldest brother would inquire directly when his younger siblings were not around.

"Can we visit him Eomamama?" ask Muan daegun. Hwa-Ryeong smiled.

"No need, when things get better, I will immediately take him home," Hwa-Ryeong said, calming the worries of her children. Their eldest brother had not died long ago, they must still be traumatized. Not to mention they didn't even know at the time their eldest brother was sick. They don't want to repeat the same mistake.

"Now let's eat first, mother prepared a lot of food for you. Mother also wants to know what experience you got after participating in taekhyon. See... our maknae's face is injured like this," Hwaryeong said while stroking Ilyoung's bruised face. Seeing his mother's concern, Ilyoung laughed instead.

"I really like it eomamama, me and Hodong Gun really enjoyed our trip," Ilyoung said enthusiastically. Ilyoung started to tell what he was going through during taekyhon while her two other sons chimed in with the story every now and then.

Ilyoung realized that he was the only one talking about his experiences. They only respond to the story without sharing their own experiences.

"What about you, hyungnim? are you having any fun too?" asked Ilyoung excitedly. Hearing his brother's question, Muan's face immediately brightened.

"Of course, it's intriguing, I met a fortune teller. He said I would meet two women who..." not finished speaking, he heard his mother hiss. Seeing his mother's ferocious face, he immediately became silent and scared. Ilyoung just exchanged glances with Seongnam in confusion.