In the name of love

005

The two sat in total silence throughout the whole journey back to the palace. Jeongyeon and the driver, too, remained quiet. They have figured it would be best to leave the matter alone.

Soon, Sana spotted several huge stone structures along the way and then, she finally saw the main gate of the Gyeongbokgung - the royal Palace. The changing of guard duty was in procession, as the car drove through a heavily guarded gate meant for the royal household and guards. Along the way, she was fascinated with the grandeur of the ancient buildings in traditional Korean architect that have withstood the age of centuries.

"Your Highnesses, Her Majesty won't be back from her lessons until 4pm. Please take a rest first till then." Sir Jae explained welcoming them as they exited the car.

Dahyun groaned inwardly. She dreaded meeting her grandmother, the Queen Mother.

"Lessons?" Sana asked out of curiosity.

"Yes, Her Majesty is giving flower arrangement lessons at a local community centre." Sir Jae smiled, "This way please, Your Highness. I shall show you your residence palace."

Together, they walked through the several grounds and finally reached the residence palace of the Crown Prince. It was a stark contrast with its surrounding structure. The palace was modern looking, designed in a European architecture style.

As Sana entered through the front gate, she noticed a beautiful courtyard with a small fountain in the middle, surrounded by the lush greenery. Each individual quarter faced the courtyard.

"Your Highness, you will staying at the princess quarter on the left."

"She's staying in my room!?" Jeongyeon shot Dahyun a look immediately, "I mean- my sister's room?"

"It's Her Majesty's arrangement. The guest room is too small for Her Highness."

"I can take the guest room, if it is a trouble for the princess..."

"Oh, Her Highness Princess Dahyun is away at the moment. She's in London, studying." Jeongyeon explained diligently.

"Miss Yoo, please kindly escort Her Highness to her room, will you? His Highness and I have some urgent matter to attend to," Sir Jae said after checking the time.

"Yes, Sir!"

Dahyun was grumpy, having to sleep in her brother's room, while letting out her own room to Sana.

"Please take a good rest." Sir Jae quickly departed, following behind the prince as he strode off hastily.

"Oh, I haven't introduced myself... Yoo Jeongyeon, His Highness's personal guard."

"Isn't that Agent Yoo?" An older woman came up to them.

"Lady Jung!" Jeongyeon immediately bowed to greet the woman dressed in an official palace suit.

"You must be the crown princess-to-be. Greetings, Your Highness." The senior attendant greeted Sana with a courtesy bow, which Sana quickly returned.

"That's right... Agent Yoo, why are you here? Aren't you supposed to be with Her Highness in London?"

"Ah, I...I er-" Jeongyeon tried to come out with a reason, "I was sent back by the Princess!"

"Uh?" Lady Jung gave an confused expression.

"I made the Princess angry, I broke her piano-" Jeongyeon trailed off her sentence softly, feeling bad for lying.

"And she sent you back just because of this? What's the matter with Princess Dahyun? You two are as close as sisters!"