Prequel: Royal Exemption
A marriage between two countries took place and a legacy will relive. For the longest time, the Korean royalty hasn't herald an emperor or a king due to the recent descendants choices of partners which were mostly commoners...
As expected, we were escorted to the very castle where my prince was invited to stay for a few days. I've also informed the Korean majesties about what I did and pleaded to spare the people who were behind my departure. I solely took responsibility. We were given 2 days to return to the island. They were very upset...but adviser Min pointed that it could be because of the situation that involves the prince and not because of what I did.
I don't understand.
The young royal adviser didn't explain further...until we reached the castle.
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The moment I got in and saw the prince's presence, I didn't waste time and threw myself in his arms. He had this troubled look on his face...not even a smile formed in his lips.
He maneuvered me to face the people around him. One face is familiar...prince Kenji. I bowed to him and he did the same...but another face startled me.
"The Japanese emperor, Shintaro."
He uttered and I looked at the direction of the said emperor... also... 😐
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Just by looking at him, I fell speechless. The Japanese emperor...why do I feel like I kind of see Taehyung in him.
"So... it's a pleasure to have the long lost Austrian princess in my territory. I hope you'll enjoy your stay."
I wasn't able to respond and just did a curtsy.
He chuckled.
"Very European."
In such discomfort, I looked at my husband and tightly held his arm. Not only he terrifyingly resembles my prince, it sounded as though he didn't like my presence as well.
"The strong alliance between Korea and Austria is real I see... your parents knew exactly who to turn to."
Taehyung;
"It was planned a long time ago. It's not just about alliance. It's also about decades of friendship."
His response was a bit cold. There was a short moment where my prince and the emperor only exchanged stern glances. Until the emperor had spoken.
"As your uncle I'm not in favor of the idea. Ifyou are to take my position in thefuture, you willmarry a woman fromyour roots, on my side. I want to keep things pure and independent."
