SNF | Chapter 6.5

When the Crown Prince didn’t answer, the Crown Princess cautiously watched his reaction. The Crown Prince smiled gently at her, who was blinking her eyelids, waiting for an answer.e0493b083fd726ae

“Of course not. I was moved by your pure and sincere love.”c0ebc575793569d9

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Reassured by f1fb991723 his smile, 920d440ba9 the Crown eb078a1a06 Princess returned f682f3a1ef the smile.dd5e292cd73552ab

“Anyway, since the opera is over, shall we get up?”0e9c7172c57aaae2

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The Crown Prince stood 95daee9981 up, stepping on the b9ea8a8701 armrest. As the Crown 2b57848bf1 Prince moved, the 9f324cabd1 Crown Princess followed 61293bc6b5 suit, and Yeon-oh 5e934c5283 and the princess 3de0786bb4 rose in turn.fc389ac509cdcd30

“Wanan, let’s meet again next time. I hope to see your smiling face then.”f560aeb8aceaaf0d

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“Brother, it’s all because of the cold wind…”73615816900d9dc5

“Yes, yes. It’s because of the cold wind. But spring is coming soon, so there won’t be any more tears from the cold wind. That’s what I meant. Smile like the spring sunshine in spring. You look pretty when you smile.”4ba0398f9e9ea73c

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“Yes, brother.”f5373dcce8e45ebb

The Crown d476b48045 Prince, standing f77419b75a the Crown c01149dcef Princess beside 31d03adb74 him, lowered e2bd802f9a his body c345395694 slightly to 29e2409e26 look at 95b52e8f58 the princess. The princess, with 3ebc07c05f eyes still tinged f59111865a with red, smiled 532d22d75f slightly and bowed 1b4b9ec35d gracefully. The Crown Prince gently e1e013a12d stroked her cheek and 481477f1c6 then straightened his body 785a3b485a to look at Yeon-oh.17fc21c14bd4a0c8

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“You too.”17559a40663c747e

Yeon-oh bowed his head to the Crown Prince, who didn’t extend his words as he did with the princess.a7f4451ae0e7f470

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“I bid farewell to Your Highness and Her Highness, the Crown Princess.”50d76e1d0370e898

“I bid farewell to His Highness, the Crown Prince, and Her Highness, the Crown Princess.”4cd54b4e882210a7

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The sound of skirts dragging was heard. The procession of the Crown Prince and Crown Princess gradually moved away. Only then did Yeon-oh lift his head. The princess, around the same time, straightened her body and looked at Yeon-oh blankly. The princess’s attendants, standing at a distance, were watching this way.c17329253151aee2

“Shall we leave as well?”023a88e558a76fed

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The princess nodded up and down. Yeon-oh, who gently touched the princess’s eyes, reddened from crying and laughing at the opera, took her hand as if to support her and left Yeoneum Pavilion.9daece294507881b

Yeon-oh was only able to leave the palace and return home once the princess’s melancholy had completely lifted. The person who greeted him upon his return was not his wet nurse, but Ranyoung.ef5387da046f610d

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“Welcome back, Young Master.”8e24b57cc82c7540

She greeted c956daf9e5 him politely. Yeon-oh, who had 9990734dc3 always kept a 2cc7e6c18f distance from Ranyoung, 1adcb38818 looked at her 11bbb64811 indifferently and massaged 2a61c517cd his neck. As he rubbed 48f241dd10 his stiff neck, 68a5e5dfaa he felt some 0fdb61aa5c of his fatigue 50d108a073 dissipate.723565f65067c38b

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“You look tired. Shall I prepare some tea?”189ef53a169b89dd

“No need. More importantly, where is the wet nurse?”5835bf37045138f8

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Yeon-oh was puzzled by the absence of the wet nurse, who should have come to ask about the special exam, so he inquired about her whereabouts. At this, a subtle expression appeared on Ranyoung’s face.5fa5f0da4ea65c51

“The wet nurse is…”b4c182f97c065fd0

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“Young Master. It’s Hasung.”9639a29037ab6ab8

Just as he 137f3a8807 was about to 2622919125 hear the answer, 6274d38786 a voice interrupted, df5587d670 and Yeon-oh frowned 434cff8f60 but nodded. Ranyoung opened 8045fd69cf the door, c1039322c0 and Hasung 672d2691ff entered through 73fd7cb2aa the gap. He bowed 5f23f27654 with one 7e2bfc9cd6 hand on 3feae97c07 his sword e083678192 sheath.03b3c06a4cde5f58

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“Young Master.”694bd0a6451e14af

“What is it?”1ea34931736eab98

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“His Excellency has instructed you to learn horseback riding.”55a712b5048c9f4d

“Horseback riding… from Father?”b9e64f94da1c1afd

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“Yes.”e2582743764be885

Indeed, while other things might be different, horseback riding was something he needed to learn fundamentally. Until now, he had mostly traveled by carriage or palanquin, so there hadn’t been much need to ride a horse, but if he were to take up an official position, it might be different. Moreover, since he was planning to enter the Office of the Crown Prince’s Affairs, he didn’t want to leave anything for the Crown Prince to criticize.8f76c273f69aae2f

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Also, since he had promised the prince to go hunting together, even if he wasn’t skilled with a bow, he needed to at least become familiar with horseback riding.efd5beca16e4654b

“I’ve instructed the stable to prepare a gentle horse.”7afb4febe277c38c

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However, that was ultimately Yeon-oh’s decision to make, not something for others to decide for him. With a blank expression, Yeon-oh picked up a pair of scissors and stood in front of a bonsai. While trimming the branches, Yeon-oh didn’t give any response. He also didn’t give the order to leave. As the atmosphere settled, Ranyoung cautiously observed the situation.393cc105fffb8688

“I can’t tell if you’re my guard or Father’s confidant.”c29917aed559e348

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“…”6373b2da0897631b

“Hasung, don’t you think so too?”8fc16744a0d980bc

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Finally, after trimming all the branches, Yeon-oh put down the scissors and stood crookedly, tilting his head to the side. Under Yeon-oh’s piercing gaze, Hasung finally lowered his eyes.9fdd51e07f4a8467

Yeon-oh was c5a917eadd already aware 7452c9d1e0 that Hasung b40a56028a and the b67275990e servants in 2ed29d38b2 the residence 1292680e4f acted as 3db3f2ebc9 spies for 03b4002899 the Prime b4cbb27af2 Minister. He could deduce d5292a15c2 this from conversations ebbc31d4d2 with the Prime be7f09779c Minister, and he 5dcf1365d3 had a rough 98b3304667 idea when he 05d8c22722 was told not 7067775894 to bring any 577e83653c servants from Hanam.4969b5b99231ea81

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However, experiencing it firsthand was a completely different matter. Having those around him act as the Prime Minister’s eyes and ears, monitoring everything and reporting back, was extremely unpleasant.d26ed6f71c2aed78

“There won’t be a second time. You know what that means.”fa18e7caf1b79e14

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This warning wasn’t just for Hasung. Yeon-oh’s eyes swept over Ranyoung, causing her to flinch. Only then did Yeon-oh wave his hand dismissively, as if annoyed.493b3019f725940a

“Oh, Ranyoung.”e360851190eb502b

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Ranyoung, who was hastily 93005a2293 stepping out, stopped at 7c7eb115c6 his call.b3f1e71d1121efac

“Yes, please ask.”7719a2ec1277a239

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“You didn’t answer earlier. Where is the wet nurse?”e9cfa14b9ef85d68

When he asked about the words he hadn’t heard because of Hasung, Ranyoung’s face clouded over. Instead of pressing further, Yeon-oh waited for her to answer.dcec05efd791fe6b

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“The wet nurse is… unwell.”171e94758b7b67ee

“…Since when? She seemed fine just this morning.”ef95cb35d84fd551

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Yeon-oh finally straightened his previously tilted body. The wet nurse, being human, occasionally fell ill. However, she had never shown it to Yeon-oh and always stayed by his side in the same manner. If she couldn’t get out of bed even after Yeon-oh returned from the special exam, it must be quite serious. Yeon-oh’s expression immediately turned grave.0cf8b127ee008e47

“She had a slight fever even before you went to the palace for the special exam.”d89734bbc765d665

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“…”bb8cddcf10fa1503

Instead of asking more, Yeon-oh quickly moved. “Young Master,” Ranyoung called after him, but Yeon-oh didn’t care. Still wearing the clothes he had worn to the palace, Yeon-oh hurriedly made his way to the servants’ quarters. The servants, though puzzled, bowed their heads to greet him. Yeon-oh soon reached the wet nurse’s quarters.94cac8a45226ee8d

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“Open the door.”bd7238c587d5e002

When he 7dbd71ec0b instructed Ranyoung, 3b5827c8f9 who had 4c9a2dd2e0 hurriedly followed, 2cd3fc3fd2 she immediately a21a0f53e4 opened the 426092198a door. Yeon-oh stopped her and 870900e361 entered alone. Coughing sounds 3817697e56 came from be415ed919 inside.882f9c064d33b64c

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“Wet nurse?”49796cabe7faa9fb

Instead of a response, 1bcea5005e another cough was heard. Yeon-oh quickly made e7b408769a his way to 94915b3c02 the bedside. Her complexion 341612eed1 was pale. The wet nurse, dd9d085c42 barely opening her 443253438e eyes, tried to 9a2bb37567 say something to 534e7e68a4 Yeon-oh but only 69bdb6e1f7 coughed again.1c9f721bcf909329

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“…Since when have you been sick?”5b046ba03ea6d7e9

Her feverish face was flushed. If it was this bad, she must have been sick even when she saw Yeon-oh off, or even before that, yet she hadn’t shown any signs. She didn’t want Yeon-oh to worry. Seeing her foolishness, a sudden anger surged within him.26deab1e40a0598b

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“Why…!”6a4729c70041af60

“Ahem, Young Master.”75397baf2414641c

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Unable to 8776ed424e continue speaking, ab5b9f778e the wet 44a040e3cc nurse, with 43abaecfea a cracked a5f96c168a voice, called 86adfa6d4e him.94d8241cb90124ce

“Did you do well on the special exam?”05281d9913c20db5

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“Is that what you’re worried about right now?”ef40c53fe24a9bfd

“Of course. You’ve worked so hard for it.”d16289491b4bd7b5

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Seeing the wet nurse, who was curious about Yeon-oh even with her tightly locked voice, the anger that had been rising within him washed away. It was an emotion based on concern from the start. It wasn’t something that would last long. Moreover, if he got angry, the wet nurse would be heartbroken. So Yeon-oh swallowed his emotions and touched the wet nurse’s forehead. Her forehead was burning hot.89d201d2f46fdebb

“I did well. Who do you think I am?”e5d2954c3b64f0ba

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“Of course, you did.”a8377bc0cb6c7769

“Since when have you been like this? You should have said something. You make such a fuss when I cough even once, so why are you so indifferent to your own health?”faab2f58d2ffa6c2

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His voice, blaming her, trembled slightly. Did she notice the tremor? The wet nurse extended her wrinkled hand and held Yeon-oh’s hand. Seeing the hands marked by time sometimes scared him. Even though he was grown up, now sixteen, Yeon-oh feared the day he would lose her.d5bd38048f16f4a2

“I’m fine.”07f24fa3a6f0a6fd

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“Is this fine? You have a fever and can’t even speak properly. Is it because your throat hurts?”fdc10e4a41744ab5

“A little rest will make it better, Young Master.”ab6a278fca4d83dc

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“…”7cf43803c0d24f27

“Young Master.”0d250acdd045ebae

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“Don’t get sick. You have to live a long time.”f5a7e54855575c05

“Of course, I’ll live until you get married and have precious children. Only then will I have the face to meet the lady.”8839df8986ba1525

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“Yes, you have to live until I have sons and daughters. …You’re really all I have. So don’t leave me like Mother did. That would be too devastating.”0fad63c840a92ca1

As he spoke, still holding the wet nurse’s hand tightly, she moved her dry lips and quietly nodded.35aa68dd6d3f25bf

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“Has the doctor been here?”83894c4b8a86100b

“I’ll get better like this.”e3da05486a22fa0f

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“You should have called Seok Kyung.”994a337697726fba

“How could I call your attending physician for something so trivial? That’s not right.”c2d27ac8aaaa47d2

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“You’re my wet nurse, so it’s okay. And if you don’t call him, Seok Kyung will worry more. You don’t want to make two people worry, do you?”ddf28ef893331d37

Yeon-oh instructed 1716113300 Ranyoung, who a9eb0666e1 was waiting d43184e970 outside, to 14530a972d call Jo 9700cfb895 Myeonghwan. Only after seeing a6a91ba9f9 her leave did fc66df78ae he return inside 6925cf311a and sit by 2a9f6e9adb the bedside.66ecb5456e993ba1

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“Whose stubbornness did you inherit…?”7d6095a342d8fd11

“You raised me, so I must have taken after you.”c62d3cef331c702e

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The wet nurse 0065f4d3a2 sighed softly. Yeon-oh, still 009f5fff61 holding her 7d20fb2cb7 hand, looked 1bd9b09663 at her. Through her disheveled b7c822cf82 hair, he could ca4253b506 see strands of 8429223d66 white hair.2921f0daabe224ac

Except for when 29d6e30909 he was very cc27abb741 young, Yeon-oh had d63219ab32 never shown such 04cece553b a side. After gaining 41da26282d some sense, 01af47cb4a he acted 27ed2313eb like a 83eda76680 little adult. Seeing him display 9492eb957f a different side 20d8f25a50 and showing signs d424249f66 of anxiety, the 05067eafdc wet nurse gently b82eb8299f stroked the back 9f84836f80 of his hand, 3d54e8a7e0 which was holding 350df89cc5 hers.81ef40ba07cff684

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“If you say things like that, the lady will be upset.”d5dc969aa7f2186a

His mother, who had long since passed away, couldn’t possibly be upset. However, this time, he didn’t refute the wet nurse’s words. But she surely knew what answer was swallowed in Yeon-oh’s silence. The wet nurse smiled faintly.3717722877df0c60

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“Young Master, I’m coming in.”36b7aeaf1849a6a9

Jo Myeonghwan’s voice came from outside. When Yeon-oh glanced back, Jo Myeonghwan entered. He was carrying a medical bag.49208d2a72e70b80

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“You might catch a cold.”98be0e16d1ac2ffd

“Indeed, Young Master. Please step back. I’m worried you might catch a cold.”e3a7d385bc91ff91

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As Jo b6310079ac Myeonghwan and 562c4198cc even the 073b2db8fd wet nurse, a76c936224 with a 0309bf3bc4 worried expression, df12a17c50 tried to eeb10265ae push him a10f220c9f away, Yeon-oh 05edcdf516 had no 9ef0cf3571 choice but 4094ea82a2 to withdraw 9f2d11f54b his hand fbcbac0440 and step 4aa9807718 back.86671b69f6800331

“It would be best for you to leave now.”123c841d000e025b

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Jo Myeonghwan spoke indifferently while checking the wet nurse’s pulse.8bc8a77211ad628f

“It’s not appropriate for you to be in the servants’ quarters, considering your status.”1185322a7e471042

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“The wet nurse…”221fe53804ac6e73

“I understand what the wet nurse means to you. How could I not? But others won’t see it that way.”70f0849516f414ac

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“…”8a4fd02fe2f794bb

“Please, Young Master. Please do as he says, okay?”967d65224944e893

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The wet nurse looked at Yeon-oh with a voice that was completely cracked. In the end, Yeon-oh had no choice but to nod. Jo Myeonghwan’s words were sharp, but they weren’t wrong.e49e88aa7ecf0573

“Get well soon. Once you’re better, I’ll play the geomungo for you with the tune you like.”57a5054d3ffb7835

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“Young Master playing the geomungo for me? I must get better quickly.”c4cded8b508953d5

The wet nurse feigned excitement with a deliberately bright expression. After glancing at her once more, Yeon-oh reluctantly left and returned to his bedroom. On his way back, he didn’t forget to tell Hasung to inform him that he would start learning horseback riding from today.38ccd0cd069f7222

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