King's Maker [+18]

Chapter Thirty-two

"You may choose something small and simple, how about I give you this instead." A paper bag is placed on my hands.

"Hmm?" I looked at her and there seemed to be a lot inside. I wanted to look- "you must look at it once you got home."

"Are you really sure, ma'am?" She nodded with a smile. "Thank you." I bowed and smiled.

They are so kind, but they might not make any money because of this.

I walked again and this night was so lovely. I hope the melodies play forever, the people keep dancing and the lights are always bright and happy with colors.

Oh there are even booth games and such. I see a wedding booth and I quickly went to have a look.

Two teens are about to kiss already. The boy removed the veil and he took the girl's face and kissed it. Everyone cheered. Awee, so cute.

Marriage.. hmm..

I walked further then someone is calling me. I looked and it's another seller. Oh no. Please, not another free shopping spree.

Should I just pretend I did not see her.. "Young lady, the seller is calling for you." Oh damn it. I thanked the old man and proceeded to go to the stall.

Bags this time? "Young lad-"

"I-I'm good ma'am, thank you." I quickly shot a smile and turned around to run. "No wait!"

Aish! I closed my eyes as I couldn't ignore her. It's just not in me. "Please, choose."

I turned around. "Ma'am, I'm sorry, but I do not have money in me."

"It is not such a big fuss about, go and pick." she encourages. "Please, I can't, you should sell them to have more money." She shakes her head.

"Please, and you are the third seller to behave this way ma'am, I can't." I softly said.

"My my my~ such a thoughtful one indeed, no wonder~" she looks at me in awe. What does she mean? "I'm sorry ma'am, but what?"

"I meant to say, I wasn't wrong to pick you." She smiled. "Thank you ma'am."

Wow these sellers are so sweet but isn't it a bit odd that this happened three times in a row? I should go home after this.

"Please, take your time and choose." I hung my head low. This is a crime.

I walked to where the bags were. Petite, big, simple, lavish, colorful, plain, animal skins, leather..

All bags have their own personalities, but nothing seems to fit me.. I further scrutinized the shelves.

Ah! This one, just the right size, black, has a handle and a sling strap. "How much would this cost, ma'am?"

"Perfect!" She didn't even entertain my question.. it must be expensive? "Oh ma'am, I'll change it-"

"No, this is perfect!" She quickly took it and wrapped it up and placed it in a box. Yeah, I'm going home.

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"Y/n!!" Oh shit, not another one. I started running. Oh no I can't run that well with the hanbok that I'm wearing, it might get stained with dirt or mud, including carrying all this items.

I still sprinted. "Y/n!" Argh, I'm carrying too much! "Y/n!" Someone that was running for me grabbed my shoulder. I turned around in fear and Stella was panting hard.

"O-Oh, I'm sorry! I thought you were one of the sellers again!"

"Sellers? What?" She took her time to breathe. "W-Well, sellers seem to give me free items?" She was taken aback. "Free?? Where!"

"Well.. I got free jewelry, hair accessories and a bag?" She instantly turned and ran again. Aish, this woman.

I arrived at King Jeon's chamber. I placed each of the items I got carefully on the bed. I took the mystery bag full of supposed hair accessories.

I opened it and my God, there's too much of them, and all of them look expensive, what?? There's some encrusted crystals and such.

Why would they give it for free, and to me?

I took everything and placed it inside my closet. I still need to enjoy the festival, I just have to avoid the market this time.

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There looks to be a performance going on over there.. I need to go have a look on- "ah!!" I shouted when a hand gripped my arm. "Stella, stop startling me like that!!"

"Yah!! There was nothing free!" Oh, so am I in the wrong? "Well I don't know, they really did give me random items."

"Ugh, I guess they know you as King Jeon's closest woman." Wait, did they really do that for that reason? That's absurd..

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"They're so talented.." I watch a group of dancers go with the beat of their instruments. "Y/n.." Stella stares at the unknown. "Yeah?"

"I think I like the star dancer." I chuckled, "nothing's wrong with that?"

I looked for the star dancer. Hmm, he really is good, flexible and all. Their dance ended and they started to walk away after bowing.

"Y/n, let's go!" She tugs my arm. "Uh, where?"

"To my future husband!" She already followed the dancers without my say. Oh, Stella. I smiled at her enthusiasm even if she left me.

I should follow her. I took a step and I got choked by my collar. Someone pulled the back of the collar.

I turned around. "Going somewhere?" Huh? Why is he in his casual attire? No royal garments or mantle. I looked around, why are there also no royal guards?

"You seem to have a lot on your mind."

"Your Highness, why do you have no royal guards around?" The spot we are on is dim so I can't see clearly. "They are better at guarding the people."

Oh. I slowly nodded. A loud music played again, I was startled that I looked in that direction. A group of all men this time.

An alluring music plays. O-Oh God, they started to strip. Holy moly, they're all packed. I was intrigued when each of them went and took women off the crowd. They each started to dance around the women.