In the setting of the 1700s
A young Earl returns to his estate after years of military service.
Upon his return he will find Hea,
the countess's new lady companion.
The young girl will immediately attract the curiosity and desire of Earl Wooyoung...
"Yeosang I go home now" I say placing the glass of wine, now empty, on the rotten table of the inn. "You don't know how to have fun anymore cousin" He mumbles, continuing to kiss the whore's neck, sitting on his legs. "Why don't you come upstairs with me Sir?" A girl tells me in a lascivious tone, putting her hand on my thigh; That contact creates in me a shiver of unexpected disgust, which makes me jump up. "Here, you don't have to work today" I tell her, putting some coins in her hand. "You are completely mad" A drunken Yeosang tells me as the girl leaves, continuing to thank me. "You think about behaving well in my absence" I can't stay here a second longer, these are not the women I need ...I only want one.. ______________________________________
Hea PV
"Hea! What are you doing here?" Hongjoong asks me as soon as I enter the stable. "I wanted to talk to you about the marriage-" I'm starting to say, but he immediately interrupts me. "Seonghwa told me. I'm sorry! I was about to tell you, I just think he's the best for you-" He says frantically, in a nervous tone; I know him well, and he is really sorry. How can I be angry with him? I love him too much. "I agree" I say, and this time I'm the one to interrupt him. "Wait ... really ?!" He asks me incredulously. "Yes, you are right. Seonghwa will make me happy" I've been thinking about this a lot; And the only way to keep Wooyoung far away is to become a married woman. "Oh Hea!" Hongjoong exclaims, hugging me tightly. "Did you tell him?" "Not yet. I also wanted to talk to you about something else.." I wanted to talk to him about Lucilla's situation, but now he's definitely too excited. "Whatever it is can wait.Go to him! He's out here" He says pushing me out. "But-" "Go Go!!"
In the garden I see Seonghwa resting sitting on a barrel. "Can I disturb you?" I tell him shyly, getting closer. "You never disturb me Hea" He answers me, in his usual sweet tone. "I wanted to tell you that ...well... if you still want ... I agree to marry you" I start to stutter, and his eyes widen in surprise. "Hea.." He gets up and hugs me, making me turn. "You just made me the happiest man in the world!!" I can't keep a smile of happiness at seeing his enthusiasm. But at that moment I see over Seonghwa's shoulder Wooyoung watching us; with a look that makes my blood freeze.
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