The Prince

Enthralled

Onew had a pure heart. Period. And in concordance with his naivety and kind nature, he was a magnet to an evil means.

By evil, it means all those concubines around him who think of him as a fresh meat to be devoured. His flawless appearance tickled their senses who, as a matter of facts, never been touched since their first night with the Emperor and never will be. The Emperor have already stated that he will only touch them once during their wedding night and it happened ages ago.

It made them prone to sexual tension more than anyone could ever imagine. As an Emperor, his bed technique was unparalled by anyone in his Empire except for his own older brother. Afterall, they were trained by the same tutor.

Looking at Onew, so young and handsome and in the same time, beautiful, was something they can't reject.

But it was not easy to find him by himself. The Emperor always stuck to him like a plaque, not to mention he was heavily guarded by the witches (a.k.a maids). It was almost impossible to go near him unattended, which itched the concubine's heart to no end.

But there was the time when miraculously one of the concubine saw him alone by the man made pond, staring at the stars with his longing gaze. It was as if the stars was his home and he had a terrible homesickness.

The plump concubine walked closer to get a better look at him, and the closer she got he looked even more like a surreal painting. It was like watching a scene from a vivid dream, and her heart tinged with sadness and pain.

"Warrior? what are you looking at?" said the young concubine, startled Onew. He turned to look at her and his lips formed a thin smile.

"It's just my hobby to look at the stars, mistress.." He was smiling, but it was just a bland smile to please others. The concubine's heart fluttered as if a thousand butterfly took flight inside her tummy.

"Is it fun to stay here alone? The autumn night here is very chilly, dear brave warrior." The concubine rubbed her hands on her shoulder, occasionally exposed her unblemished skin underneath.

It seems like Onew didn't hear anything. His eyes was fixated on the bright twinkling stars above him.

"Yes it is chilly, mistress..mistress should probably back to her quarter, her maids might have a difficult time finding her." Finally Onew said softly, careful not to look at the concubine's eyes. It was considered inappropriate to look at an opposite gender's eyes except for a husband and wive.

The young concubine was mesmerized by Onew's flawless manner, and she couldn't help but be drawn closer to that handsome figure.

But suddenly a deep voice was heard, and the concubine was trembling from head to toe; she recognized the owner of that voice.

"It seems Concubine Cai forgets where she resides. I will ask for the guards to take you to your place and wait for your next assignments."

Changmin walked slowly to where Onew was and protectively placed his hands on his shoulder.

The young concubine didn't have time to answer, horror reflected on her face as two bulky guards took her away from the place.

Concubines are prohibited to have contacts with another males without the presence of her maids and guards, and she just made a grave mistake which could lead her to a punishment. The mildest of them was to banish her to the cold palace, where she would be left alone without any imperial support, only monthly food and clothing rations.

"She hadn't done anything wrong, Your Majesty. She just tried to help me find my room." Onew said calmly.

Nobody touch my Booin, anyone tries to will face my wrath.