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15

A minister from China has come as a tradition. They need to welcome him. Jungkook stands behind his father. The king smiles waiting for the older man to step out of the carriage

"Welcome"
His hands clasp in front of his chest.

The older man gives him a tight smile, eyes roaming around, observing. He's expecting a grand welcome for him but the celebration will be later on the evening

The celebration of his birthday will be  tonight and a welcoming dance for the occasion has to be perfect. The king will ask the minister for approval, he still wanted to make the crown prince to be his regent and according to his ministries, changing the head of the kingdom needs approval from the strongest ally and that is China

"Please, feel at home and ask anyone of the eunuch to assist your needs"

"Needs?" The minister smirks, he's having something else in mind and the King is not stupid what he means by that

"Certainly.. take a rest for a while for tonight's celebration"

"Honestly, I'm expecting the celebration will start the moment I arrive"

"Apologize for not meeting your expectations.. we will be planning a grand celebration as it's your birthday also"

The king bowed for some time and met his eye. The minister has his eyes on the young man behind him

"Is this your son? The Crown Prince?"

"Yes, he's the one assigned for the event later"

"I heard that you're thinking of making him your regent? Is that true?"

"Yes, I have a lot of problems to think about and thought he would be a big help. He's next to the Crown anyway and he can consider this as his training"

"Yeah, that's good.. your intentions are reasonable.. the question is. How ready is he to be your regent?"

The king shows his humbleness and with a low head he says

"I think he's ready and I hope to have your approval"

"we will see about that"
He stares him down while Jungkook  matches his eyes.. he laughs awkwardly and takes his leave with a lot of eunuch following him

"Make sure you'll do it perfectly"
The king reminds him. He bowed his head and left

*

"Eunuch Kim"

Taehyung runs to stand beside the Prince with notes in her hands

"Yes, your highness.."

"Tonight will be the night.. the old man has arrived and demands a lot"
He scoffs loudly and he doesn't care if anyone can hear him

"Yes, your highness.. I have checked their dresses.. the main dancer that will perform the solo dance later has perfectly done the routine.. all is ready now"

She cheers, clapping her hands in tiny in front of her chest. She's excited about it. Jungkook turns to look how happy he is. He smiles a little seeing how she is

"He said it's up to me if he will grant my father's wish to be his regent"

"Oh, does that mean.. it will be based on how he will like the performance later?"

Taehyung suddenly feels worried.. what if one of the dancers commits a mistake and ruins the whole performance. It will be her doom, the prince will surely get disappointed. What if he fired her or worse exiled her.. what about her uncle, Taehyung bites her lips. He feels scared and her mind tends to get overboard of the situation