"Guards, summon the entire servants now! Send word, no one should leave or enter the palace." A woman with refined beauty complimented by her outstanding robes ordered.
"Yes, your royal Majesty." The guard bowed and set out immediately, holding torches to illuminate the dark night.
" Please calm down your Majesty, you should put your health in consideration." A female eunuch said in worry from outside the chambers. The loud clattering of objects were heard from within.
The servants outside trembled in panic and fell on their faces. "Your Majesty!"
The doors slowly opened and a calm yet shaky voice was heard. "His highness.... has he been informed?"
"Yes, His Majesty is on his way now." The female eunuch replied.
Her Majesty stepped out from the room. Looking more composed, she asked " What is the situation of the fifth prince?"
" The royal physician said his highness's vitals are not stable but if-"
Her Majesty pupils shrank almost immediately. "Why are the guards not back yet!" She yelled.
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" Here, give this to chaeyeon, I'm certain she will get well soon." A middle aged lady said to another woman who had a child wrapped up in her arms. "myeongsook, where did you get this from? I don't remember giving you any money and-" myeongsook placed a white handkerchief in her hands.
"I'll tell you everything, don't worry. Earlier when I was serving at Her Majesty's chambers, I saw the royal physician show this to her Majesty. He said it was a blue lotus pill and it could cure any form of aliment.
As soon as I heard that, I got reminded of chaeyeon. So, I managed to sneak it out so I could bring it to you." Myeongsook said.
The woman gasped. "This could get us killed myeongsook, besides if Her Majesty requested for it, then it should be for the his highness the fifth prince.
I overheard the servants saying his health had deteriorated...." The woman placed the handkerchief into myeongsook palms.
"His highness needs this more than chaeyeon does, please return it... I'm sure there's another way to help chaeyeon."
Myeongsook shook her head. "You and I know that there is no other way, regular servants like us can't go in and out of the Palace at will. Will you sit and watch chaeyeon die?"
The woman subconsciously held her child closer to her. She could tell better than anyone that her child was dying.
"I'm sure Her Majesty wouldn't mind if the pill gets missing. The royal physician could easily make another.
They have the entire Nation at their fingertips, loosing one bottle shouldn't mean anything to them right? Even if it comes to worse, I'll take full responsibility.
You've done a lot for Eunjeong and I, it's time for me to repay your kindness." Myeongsook said.
The woman slowly nodded. "Thank you so much myeongsook," she said with tears in her eyes. Myeongsook smiled faintly.
Just as the woman was about opening the bottle, they heard the hurried footsteps of soldiers approaching.
She and myeongsook shared a knowing gaze.
Myeongsook carried the child and woke her daughter.
She collected the pill from the woman and gave it to Eunjeong.
"Eunjeong, feed this to chaeyeon and keep her safe okay."
Eunjeong stared at them with curious eyes. "Where is mummy and auntie going?" She asked
Myeongsook smiled reassuringly. "It'll be fine." She said.
Eunjeong stared at them blankly. "What will be fine?" She asked.
Myeongsook hugged her daughter one last time before the doors opened.
A/N: this is purely a work of fiction y'all.
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