***
<Hye-in >
“ it's been so long since I've set my eyes on Mina and Hae-in, even the king, i wonder how he's doing, when is this going to end ?” i question my thoughts continuously.
***
< Bloom >
Today is Mina's burial, i suppose but it was held at the Royal funeral site in a family plot, Jaseokwon .
Translation : [ Funeral site ]
“ strange names ” i mutter confusingly as i walk with Hae-in and few guards by our side.
Her husband, Prince In Yeop walked around a heap of woods with a lighted fire stick.
The King, Queens and Princes were all here too.
She was burnt.
Mina got burnt and i’m shocked at the sight because this is my first time witnessing such.
I developed parkinson's immediately, my heart was pounding so fast.
“ is this how they perform their whatever, this is supposed to be a burial where they just lay her in a casket and bury six feet below ” i said painfully watching the sight before me.
Few moments later, an old man walked weakly to In Yeop and gave the remains to him in a special transparent jar wrapped fairly in cloth with Korean characters on it .
I couldn't decipher.
Hae-in squeezed my fingers in a soft way reassuringly.
“ it's alright Hye-in, i’m sorry ” he said and for once his face was visibly showing emotions apart from last night.
I nodded feeling more pain and pity for the real Hye-in.
***
< Bloom >
“ no ” i drawled refusing the scoop of foods.
“ what do you mean no, isn't this what you've been eating ” he said straining his brows.
“ i can't tell him that i've not been eating this rubbish, i’m not even a Korean or Chinese to begin with, how do i eat this weird looking thing, the maids always bring fruits to me ”
“ uh .. i just don't feel like eating anything right now Hae-in ” i forced a smile.
“ nope you're eating this right now, you don't wanna get sick, you just attended Mina's rites ?” Hae-in said worriedly.
I managed to take a spoon of white rice which looks so gummy .
My stomach churned violently as i fought the urge to empty its contents.
I felt hot and cold at the same time, my skin clammy with sweat despite the chill in the air.
The taste of rice rose in my throat, making my gag reflex kick in.
I rushed to the bath involuntarily regugitating it out.
“ Hye-in, what's wrong ” he rushed after me.
“ I’m fine, i'll just eat fruits huh ? ” i said washing my out.
“ please ” i added with a pout.
“ fine ” he sighed out in defeat. “ but not tonight ”
“ i will cook it just for you hmm ?” he smiled cutely.
“ okay ” i laughed weirdly.
“ Oh God, please let me go back, i miss tacos, pasta and mom's burgers ” i faked a cry secretly.
***
< Gwanju Royal Shaman >
“ Who steps into the Spirits Realm, Oooooooom, Ooooooooooom ” i chanted with closed eyes swaying an old broom on my table.
My wrinkled neck decorated with gold beads.
“ Mudang, eoneu jeo-oeguk-ui wang-in-i iyeyo, eueojineun mueosim-i iss-eoyo ” she said sternly.
Translation : [ Shaman, your Queen is here and i have a requisition ]
“ what is that, your highness ” i stood up bowing slightly and so did my assistant.
“ Manipulation of a person's mind, prepare a ritual or drink or dark magic, whatever you need to do, i need it now ” she asked in a demanding tone.
“ oh your highness, I already have it ”
“museowoon-ui simjang-eun cheoeum-eul jikyeora-bwado ” i said rummaging through my desk locker .
Translation : [ The spirits know why you're here ]
“ found it ” i smiled faintly.
“ She left happily not knowing about the charm i gave her ” i sighed staring narrowly at my entrance.
Her carriage wasn't visible anymore.
I slightly tucked my veil smiling mischievously. “ his enemies are indeed close ”
“ bring an envelope and my ink, i want to send a letter ” I said to my assistant.
***
< King Jae Wook >
I was forced to announce a royal decree, the rain ritual for immediate action.
“ i would die soon, i cannot let evil or infinite battles between brothers and this kingdom befall ”
“ but sure the heavens will favor me because if the rain doesn't fall during the princes ritual, none of them can be King ” i mutter worriedly.
“ guards ” i called.
“ go to the library and bring me a stamp and ink, the mungyeong must be updated tonight ” i said.
Translation : [ Public Post ]
“ yes your highness ” they bowed in unison and left my chamber.
I breathed out impatiently.
***
< Celine >
“ The king only does this when it's an important occasion not now, i mean he's not leaving anytime soon ” i said worriedly to my friend, Roseby.
“ i think he knows he's dyi-
“ hey ” Prince Orion said frightening us.
I can recognize his voice easily.
“ Your highness ” Roseby and i bowed in unison.
“ your name ” he asked.
This is weird but still i replied.
< Orion >
“Celine ” she said and her friend scurry away since she noticed my attention was diverted on her.
Her familiar petite and delicate figure stood firmly, with her soft brown hair that fell in curls around her face.
Her eyes widened in surprise when she saw me, and she quickly dropped into a curtsy.
"Your Highness," she murmured, her voice barely above a whisper.
I felt my heart race as i approached her, i have never been this close to a maid before, and i found myself struggling to find words.
"I... I apologize for startling you," i stammered. “I’m sure you're updated on the latest."
Celine looked up at me, her cheeks flushing with embarrassment. " Yes, Your Highness. The ritual ”
“ Wish me luck Celine ” i said .
“ even if it won't be in my favor to be king yet, i’ll be fine, my elder brothers are there anyways ” i added feeling no hope at all.
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Hye-in × Bloom
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