The Kings Affection (King/Queen - Fanfic)

Chapter 2: The Disguise Continues...

POV: King Lee Hwi

Queen Mothers place:

I notice all the new guards and not a single familiar face in the palace guards as I walk to the queen mothers place. How's it possible to have entire guards replaced? Does this mean I'm in a prison inside the palace? Who are these guards loyal to? Is it to my grandfather or who's in charge now? Too many questions and confusion inside my head. As soon as I arrived, the queen mother greeted me with a warm smile and an unprecedented hug as if she saw me for the first time.

"you look well for someone almost succeeded in eradicating corruption, fighting power within in the history of this dynasty" queen mother smirks giving a big hug to her grandchild. "queen mother.. what do you mean by almost?" I'm confused "why am I still alive." Queen mother looks perplexed. "queen mother you're too clever to ignore what I did. but I'm aware of my consequence, i was ready to accept any punishment this kingdom gives me.. I will obey.." She intervenes "lower your voice.. you think you're left off the hook for conspiring against the kingdom? or killing your grandfather who's indirectly running this country for decades even when your father was alive?" I can tell she's furious at me. I was quiet and listened as she continues.

"Have you noticed that your cousin is missing, so as your tutor.. you think killing one person can solve the corruption in the country? you're naive if you think you can start something like this then run off to sunset with your lover and live free as you please.." How does the queen mother know about me and tutor? My thoughts were interrupted again by the queen mother, "we're monitored 24/7. The good thing is some appreciate your move as a king, people are on your side but many leaders are not. they're unable to do anything because of the peoples support and they support YOU because of your action to do something about oppression and not be a puppet king."

Queen mother sits in frustration "people forgetting your rumored affair with your tutor already.. they think it's a conspiracy built around you to delegitimize you from power" something tells me the queen mother had some influence on spreading this narrative among people as well. Queen mother continues "you're my only grandchild remaining, you're a king to this country, you're noble, you're smart and brave, no one is more capable than you to rule this kingdom. You're still challenged in court but I know you can get through this and lead this kingdom with your courage. If all this doesn't convince you to stay then remember you're the only resemblance of my son, everyone loved and protected you are still in danger.." glimpse of queen mothers caring eyes gave chills to my body, does she knew about my disguise just like my father and cousin? Should I open up and clear my doubt? Is it safe to do so? what if she doesn't but I open up and put her in more danger? huh I don't know how long I can take this and disguise as my brother.

I digress "queen mother.." She interrupts me again "go get some rest, now that you're awake, you will be summoned to court tomorrow to talk about your attack on this monarchy but I know as a king you still hold majority of the power and my advisers will take care of the rest as long as you stick with your story of defying corruption and killing your grandfather for his crime against the crown.." she looks at me concerned then turns away "I hope you still do the right thing for everyone" as if she's warning me not to disclose my disguise as my twin brother. Even if i want to then how can I. I have to find my cousin and tutor, i have to make sure my servants and my queen is far away from the palace to do anything remotely close to defying queen mothers command. My thoughts were intruded with queen mothers words "I heard queen has not left your sight, adamant to take care of you and never let the servants or even the royal physicians by your side" she gave me the cold shoulder again "make sure you treat her right this time" huh There goes my theory of her knowing my disguise. Why is life this complicated? she's not done yet "After the court proceedings visit me and bring your queen with you" I agreed and left the queen mothers court after she embraced me again with love and affection one more time, its strange but it felt good. Does she hide my cousin and tutor? I love my queen mother but I also heard stories of how fierce she used to be before my father came of age to rule this kingdom, she was beloved and praised as kingmaker, Whom should I trust now? One thing I'm clear now, I have to keep playing king until I figure out what's going on..

Back in Kings court:

My servants settle me in my chamber, I look at Hong ''why queen is here in the palace?" Eunuch Hong reply in his snarky tone "yes, she's very annoying and never left your sight" the court lady stops him "you have to let the king rest for a while" the court lady almost hits him but explained after I look at her with questions ''my king after the fight was over, we were taken to be questioned and released only after you showed sign of life, she made sure to stay by your side and assist you never letting anyone else serve you or be by your side.." the court lady raised her eyebrows discreetly "she truly protected you" Eunuch Hong talks snarky again "I don't know, her actions are still questionable.. she knows who you're and is still trying to be close to you any chance she gets.."shaking his head "I can tell she's up to something, I don't trust her'' as he speaks, enters the queen and Hong looks at me with his face full of assurance that he was right about my queen being obsessive. My queen, why do I keep saying that in my head, Is she still mine? I know her love was true to me before but now, after knowing everything about me, now.. what is it about?

"Can I have a moment alone" I look at the court lady and she understands and asks to leave and holds her arm to drag Hong along who's still convinced the queen has a hidden agenda. Well, she did of course but it's not what he thought it would be, no one would've thought what was in her mind because she herself had no clue what she was doing at that time and so do I...

My queen walked towards me with the pleasant smile on her face, I can tell one thing I'm sure of in this unstable, untrustworthy palace... it's her smile when she looks at me, her face that lights up as she walks towards me at this moment, How can I ever distrust My Queen, who has only given me love and loyalty without any obligation or promises. 

My Queen... Never thought she's going to change my destiny in a way I never imagined!

Writers Note:

Hi everyone, sorry for the long wait, thought I lost this account but finally I'm back. I'll be writing more. I hate when a nice story was left incomplete. No matter my personal circumstances I will complete this story as much as I get time to dedicate. 

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