The Most Troublesome Son

Women Problem

Queen Im Hwaryeong was pensive alone in her room. Last night her children made trouble again, a bigger one. Her second son, the crown prince, left his wife on their wedding night, while her third son had a child with his lover out of wedlock. She massaged her throbbing head. She couldn't even go berserk because her energy was exhausted taking care of the crown prince's wedding yesterday. She let out a long sigh.

Calm down Im Hwaryeong! You can do it. Let's solve the children's problems one by one.

Her third son's problem was too complicated and required a lot of time. She would settle her second son's affairs first.

Queen Im recalls the wedding procession that Yi Kang went through yesterday. Her son did the ritual dutifully, not a single mistake made. She knew her son was not married willingly, for he already had someone he loved. He didn't realize the bride he despises is the same woman he longed to embrace.

Queen Im intends to make a surprise for her second son as she knows how much her son wants the eldest daughter of the minister of war. But it seems her surprise backfired spectacularly. She should be more careful. She knew that Yi Kang had a relationship with Yoon Cheongha. She knew how much they meant to each other. She spent so much time with Yoon Cheongha for several months, while she oversaw the girl's education being a crown princess. Yoon Cheongha is truly a gemstone. She has such compassion and confidence that noble women usually lack. Having a beautiful face is a bonus. Her son really knows how to pick a woman. As a mother, she approves of Yoon Cheongha at a glance.

Queen Im could not help but laugh as she remembered the conversation she had this afternoon with her new daughter-in-law. Yoon Cheongha thought that her son doesn't aware of the bedroom matter. She even calls out her for it.

For someone who had lived in the palace for a long time, Queen Im was used to reading between the lines while talking to someone. She also chose the words she used carefully. Afraid that someone may be wrongly interpreting her words. Wondering the meaning of every sentence and deed is exhausting. When she talked with Yoon Cheongha, she didn't need to decipher every sentence. She just needs to enjoy it.

She can't help but falling in love with Yoon Cheongha too.

"Mama crown prince asked permission to meet!". The maid's voice from outside interrupted the queen's reverie.

"Yes, allow him to enter."

Queen Im Hwaryeong saw her son salute and sit down in front of her. Her son's face looks tired and a little pale.

"My apologies eomma-mama, I had a lecture to attend, so I am late."

Queen Im smiled at her son's words. Her son's life changed 180 degrees from what he lived before. Yi Kang could do as he pleased while he was a grand prince. But now, with his new position as crown prince, he shouldered a big responsibility. Everyone watched his words and deeds. His schedule was full, he didn't have time to spend with his younger siblings.

"It must be hard to adapt to all sudden changes, your royal highness."

Queen Im saw her son wince.

"Mother, please drop the honorifics, at least when we are alone. Honestly, those are the hardest to adapt."

Hearing his son's words, She smiled, amused.

"Very well."

Queen Im silent for a long time. She stared at her son in silence, observing the expression on his face, looking for signs of what had happened to his son and Yoon Cheongha. Her son was still smiling while waiting for her mother to say something.