Chaos in The Kingdom.

Chapter 5.

Lee was thinking about what had happened last night.When the boar arrived,Lee didn't think it would be wise to attack.He thought about it for a while then left the place.He went back to the palace to rest in his chambers.As he moved a little inch from the gate,Geum approached him questioning   his whereabouts."Is everything alright with you and Mother?"He asked."I've told you.I'll be fine."Lee snapped at him."If you say so,but I can assure you,Mother is worried about you."Geum continued,still trying to comfort him.

Lee just groaned in annoyance."You should go to sleep now."He said firmly and left the courtyard,not wanting to talk to his older brother any further.When he arrived in his chambers,he immediately took a hot bath,which calmed down his sore muscles a little bit.He then put on his clothes before lying down in the bed to fall asleep.But sleep wouldn’t come to him.Instead,he found himself recalling what had happened in the morning.

He couldn’t stop remembering how close that beast had been to him.He hadn’t expected the attack. The beast just wanted to kill him,but Lee had acted quickly,and managed to injure it quite badly.Lee wondered if that was true and if it really wasn’t because of the adrenaline coursing through his veins.In the end,Lee was convinced that the beast had meant him harm.He felt guilty for injuring the beast so badly in an attempt to gain power.

He felt guilty for leaving the kingdom so quickly yesterday,without explaining anything to anyone else.Even if he hadn’t done that.The Queen summoned both Lee and Geum to the courtyard to help discuss the nation affairs since the King is  already dead.The two entered dressed in their  clothes with medals pinned to their chests that read 'King'.There was a small gathering of officials present as well as a few guards.

The members of the council stood near the podium while the royal family stood nearby.They were standing behind the podium so everyone knew exactly where they were looking at.Geum and Lee stood in front of the crowd,beside the podium.They didn't want to take their positions until the Queen cleared her throat to gain their attention.The crowd quieted down and waited anxiously for her to speak."My dear brothers and sisters,we are gathered here today to discuss the nation affairs,and to discuss the future,of our country."The Queen explained."We have received intelligence that one of our neighboring states is in need of assistance.

Our country needs our help so that we may protect those that reside within it’s borders from danger and from outsiders.We need help so that our neighboring kingdoms may also prosper. So please do your utmost best in helping them."She exclaimed."Now,let us discuss this matter."She said smiling at the royals and the council members.Lee stepped forward to address the group."Good afternoon everyone.I would like to first mention to you that although I cannot guarantee that our aid will be successful in defeating this enemy,my brother Geum and I would be delighted to participate.

The journey to Sejukwon was a tough one with the scorching sun refusing to set in.The princes Geum and Lee traveled all the way to sejukwon to negotiate trade affairs with the Emperor who was once their father's ally.Since their mother is in charge of the national affairs it is only right if the two take up this task.The horses moved slowly and so do the servants too due to the blazing sun.Lee was at the front carefully riding his horse.Geum took a glance at his elder brother.He thought to himself if this trip could be an opportunity to finally get rid of Lee once and for all.

He rushed forward with his horse facing Lee to talk to  his older brother."Brother!What is wrong?! Are you okay?!"Geum shouted in panic,as he tried to hold his horse steady but his horse started panicking and ran away.Lee watched helplessly at his brother being chased after by his horse. His horse suddenly came to a halt."I can see the border!"Geum yelled in excitement,hopefully his horse stopped and waited for him.It didn’t though."Hm? What is that?"Lee looked back with curiosity towards the direction his brother pointed at.He followed his brother's line of sight and froze.

A big black tent with blue flags surrounding it was blocking the path.There was something written with red paint over the tent,and when Lee reached it,he saw the words 'Welcome to Sejukwon',which he guessed was the language spoken by the people of Sejukwon.The Prince dismounted his horse and helped his brother off.He held his horse by the reins.He glanced at his younger brother with concern."That's the Sejukwon border.We'll solve the trade issues once we enter."Let's just enter the tent to find out more about the situation."Lee persuaded.Geum nodded reluctantly and entered obeying his brother's orders.

The streets of Sejukwon was filled with many people.Each of them busy with their trades, soldiers patrol was also going on.They halted at the town centre to ask for the Palace since a lot if things have changed after the demise of their father.Not too long, a group of royal guards approached them.