[Eng] Abandoned [AC FF] ✔

Lies Hidden In My Garden

The ship carrying the group of exiled prisoners had leaned on the shore of a deserted island. They are Asa Yon and his followers along with the Children of Shahati forces, as well as Hae Tuak, Yeobi and other Taealha's supporters. There are several caves that will be their residence on this island. The soldiers who escorted them put food ingredients.

"Saya Niruha has been kind enough to provide food for several days. In the future, you must find your own food. You do not try to escape from here. After all it is not possible because this island is in the middle of the sea, unless you are descended from the Momo Tribe," said Yeonbal.

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A few days later, Yeonbal and several soldiers returned to the island. An unpleasant odor began to smell when the ship was still a few meters from the shoreline.

"Ugh, damn, I forgot to bring a mask," Yeonbal complained. He wrapped his scarf to cover his nose and mouth.

Once the ship was leaning, Yeonbal and his soldiers descended while carrying equipment to dig the ground. All prisoners who were exiled on the island lay lifeless. Some bodies even smelled bad and some were incomplete due to being eaten by wild animals and crows. And all the bodies were buried in one big hole.

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3 years later...

A boy ran in the palace corridor, greeting Tanya who was walking toward him. But when Tanya spread her arms, the boy suddenly stopped. His face no longer showed happiness. He stared at the tip of his shoes, looking nervous and scared.

Tanya turned to see Saya walking toward them. She could only sigh deeply.

"Niruha," greet the boy, bowing respectfully.

Saya only answered with a short murmur. Even the sound of the murmur gave the boy a goose bumps.

"Try to be kinder to him, Saya Niruha," Tanya said.

"Good morning, Taeyang," Saya said, still in a cold tone of voice.

Taeyang still didn't dare to lift his head.

Tanya crouched up to her body level with Taeyang, "It's okay, Taeyang. Don't be afraid of your brother."

"Tsk, come on, the ministers are waiting," Saya said irritably, who immediately left.

"See you at lunch. After that we will read the fairytale," Tanya said while stroking Taeyang's head.

Taeyang nodded, his happy face has returned.

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As promised, Tanya had lunch with Taeyang. Saya was still busy with state affairs, skipping his lunch even though Tanya had told the servant to call him.

After eating, Tanya reads a storybook in the palace garden gazebo. Someone cleared his throat, made Tanya look up and smiled broadly.

"Eunseom," Tanya asked.

Taeyang got off Tanya's lap, ran to hug Eunseom's feet.

"Hello, Taeyang, long time no see," Eunseom carried him, ruffling his hair.

"Where's Hotau?"

"Hotau didn't come this time. He accompanied his mom and brother at home."

"Taeyang missed Hotau."

"I'll bring Hotau over the weekend here."

"Yeeeyyy!!!"

Hearing Tanya giggling softly, Eunseom turned his head, raising his eyebrows.

"I just can't help thinking, Taeyang's attitude towards you and Saya is very much different. He is afraid of Saya, but not you. Even though your faces are similar."