Chapter 12: Moon and Stars

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Hyerin explored a little further in the workshop, she found a mini garden with a large cherry blossom tree. Under it's branches, she sat on the wooden bench carefully. She lift her head, the sky was mesmerizing. The full moon and sparkling stars lighten the night.

Lee Hwon without hesitate lied down on Hyerin's lap. She was startled.

"Let's stay like this for this night, I'm tired. I always look at the night sky here, when I miss you. You told me that we are still living in the same sky."

"Yes Jeona, the sky was just as it is even in Ming. Jeona, thank you for being such a good man and king to me and your subjects. Please continue being a great king. I will always supports you. Do not ever hesitate to share your worries and problems, there will be no secrets between us. Treat me as your woman and a friend. I will always be glad to lend my ears and shoulders. I will help with anything I can".

" I will, being with you just released my worries. I will never wear a mask whenever I'm with you. That is why I show this place to you. Even the chief eunuch didn't know about this place. I wish you will not wear a mask infront of me too."
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Five months later...

She was walking towards to the queen's chamber but her body didn't have any energy. She tried to ignore it but it kept getting worse. She threw up in the middle of the walk. The court ladies worried, they advise her to go back to her chamber but she still insisted to go the queen chamber. In a few steps, she passed out.

The royal physician had been summoned, he was examining her body. The king and the queen were waiting in Hyerin's chamber looking very worried.

The physician stop examining her and smiled. He turned facing the king.

"Jeona, congratulation! Sukwon Mama is pregnant."

The king and queen could not control their excitement from their face expressions.

" Congratulation, Jeona. Congratulation sukwon. Finally there's another royal family will be born after the birth of a princess from Hee bin. I hope it's a prince." The queen said happily.

The news had been spread to the entire kingdom. Everyone was joyed and blessed with the great news except for Jang Hee bin and the South faction.

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