The Rise Of An Empress

Covering fish in breadcrumbs

" You are so good at everything," Baekhyun compliments to Jongin as for the first time he has served him special breakfast .

"Nothing special.It's luxury porridge for soldiers," Jongin smiles at the compliment.

" But enough luxurious for me. Thank you," Baekhyun digs for more porridge in his empty bowl.

"Just lotus seeds and dates.Lunch will be more attractive."

"More delicious? I badly want the lunch right now," Baekhyun's tummy growls to prove his statement.

"You are a monster, Byun. I need time to prepare the meat of rabbit," Jongin yells softly. He has decided not to behave rude anymore.

"Rabbit?" Baekhyun's eyes get bigger.

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"Awwww!Babies," Baekhyun almost cries at the cuteness of two rabbits that Jongin has bought from a little boy for dinner and lunch.

" These babies are our meal," Jongin sniffs.

"No...no... I don't want meal. I don't eat rabbit,I was born in rabbit year. It's okay to eat bean soup," Baekhyun hugs the rabbits.

"I was born in roster year,but chicken is my favourite. If you don't eat,then okay. I will eat. I have spent so much money beyond them," Jongin remains unbothered.

"I will pay you. Don't take my babies from me," Baekhyun whines.

"How many babies do you have ?" Jongin smriks. The question makes Baekhyun bit hesitant.

" Last night you were even calling wine glass as your baby. Lastly you broke it into pieces. By the way,  Am I so scary to you?" Suddenly Jongin asks Baekhyun changing the topic.

"Why?"

"You said so. Don't say you didn't mean it. In drunk state, people never lies."

" A bit... You are fierce. But that's for good reasons. You have saved me many times from dangers. You have made meal for me everyday... And...," Baekhyun shutters.

"And what? Don't anything haunts you about me? Say honestly," Jongin looks Baekhyun's eyes. Baekhyun can understand within few days he has become so much closer to Jongin.

"But why you maintain secret relationship with Kyungsoo? Is not it like playing with fire?"

"Will you believe me, if I say it's Kyungsoo who forces me to maintain this secret relationship?"

         
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It's almost one week Baekhyun is missing from palace. Chanyeol has tried his best to find out Baekhyun while covering up his treason. It's still so mystery to him,why Baekhyun left palace suddenly in disguise of court lady? Baekhyun was missing his home,but Chanyeol assured him he will send him to Yongsan after the festival. Why suddenly Baekhyun acted such childish?

Was Baekhyun feeling so much homesick that time? What if something bad happen to him,when he tries to go Yongsan alone? Chanyeol is so much worried about Baekhyun and their baby. May be Baekhyun still not aware of carrying baby. He needs care and rest this time.

Chanyeol has still kept Baekhyun's missing news hidden to palace. He didn't miss any assembly or royal activity during this time. The news of Baekhyun's pregnancy has announced to palace and general people of Goreyo. But after that keeping Baekhyun out of spotlight was not that easy.

According to palace , Baekhyun has kept  isolated in his wing,as he is much tired as a result of new sign symptoms of morning sickness due to pregnancy. And concubine Byun is eagerly waiting for queen mother Park's arrival . Baekhyun will receive the first blessings from only queen mother. No royal family members are now allowed to meet Baekhyun  to congratulate him on pregnancy before queen mother.