TM | Chapter 31

Lee Seol quietly closed his eyes. His brows twitched as he tried to suppress the anger rising within him. He stared intently at Yoon Sung, who had stepped down from the rock, leaving his embrace. Pretending not to know, as Yoon Sung wished, he asked, “Do you need to apply medicine?”f4f3aa6cdad58078

“Yeah,” Yoon Sung replied, pulling his collar to hide the bruise marks. “Let’s go. The sun is setting.”42a7eb20e63b5815

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Yoon Sung put the sangtugwan he was holding into the pocket inside his clothes and turned around. He was about to ask Yoon Sung about Kang Taegwon but whispered softly, “Ah… it’s a secret.”93abe5bfc9b8156d

Yoon Sung had said that his falling out with Kang Taegwon was a secret, so he wouldn’t talk about it. Lee Seol’s eyes followed Yoon Sung’s back as he walked, constantly pulling at his collar. His stiff shoulders made his walking look awkward, and his hurried steps to avoid him seemed unstable. Watching Yoon Sung’s limbs move awkwardly, Lee Seol’s expressionless eyes slightly crinkled.153860b9fc96f756

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Yoon Sung 713389a65c never spoke 27b6513def when he f031ee11ba said something bce65168a6 was a 5b8421809a secret. There was even 4363abf198 a time when af6dda5b95 he stayed inside 29999ccb9e the house for 22880e92c1 almost a month aec6c62b13 without coming out. If he 35b75ed242 asked for 960f6f4219 the secret a8d119a2f4 now and 103552677b Yoon Sung 01874f75bd refused to 08b36edc69 meet him, fbcf33f225 that would 60dd56164e be even 652e797344 more troublesome.4767f977cfb7a9b0

“This is difficult…” Lee Seol muttered to himself, trying to smooth out his expression as he stepped down from the rock.d861aad6841e669a

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Yoon Sung, who was walking ahead, turned his head when he didn’t feel Lee Seol following. He saw Lee Seol placing a stone on a stone tower and clasping his hands together, praying for something. The sight was so reverent that Yoon Sung quietly watched and waited for him.4778e25d75cfbe75

Soon, Lee Seol caught up, and they walked leisurely together. As they walked side by side, Lee Seol’s hand was next to his. Every time they moved, the back of their hands brushed lightly.d63c91f5775f07d2

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Lee Seol gently grabbed his index finger. The warmth radiating from Lee Seol’s hand was overwhelming, but thinking about how Lee Seol might be thrilled by holding hands, he stayed still.a37bc194d626e527

Just as he had a224b49159 been, Lee Seol was de759bbc56 likely feeling happiness in c35dd4f426 every sensation and emotion.3f6a69aea94e7a97

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Lee Seol’s other fingers cautiously intertwined with his, and with their fingers interlocked, Lee Seol slightly swung his arm and looked into the air with a gentle smile, as if lost in thought.71f41b8dd9b6e5c8

Yoon Sung sighed inwardly and looked at the surrounding scenery. He didn’t know what to do with Lee Seol, who had become his fiancé in just one day. Fortunately, Lee Seol had learned many things from his family, but he hadn’t shared his heart with anyone properly, which was reassuring.da906b45acb14de4

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Innocent about bruises… not exactly innocent, but seemingly unaware due to lack of experience.7ebf488272141964

Once you make a bruise, you’ll know quickly. What should I say if he asks about it then…? Maybe he won’t notice since he only saw it briefly. He’ll realize it’s not a bug bite… Should I insist it was a bug bite since it’s spring and there are more bugs?b730afe7cc7c23f2

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Yoon Sung 8f4ea468b8 unconsciously touched 37e69b177f his neck 5a198bd83f and pulled d120cd0e6c up his ea7e113595 collar again. Then, thinking 2180d86851 Lee Seol 4232f83607 might be 1cfe635501 watching his a0a72879cb actions, he 05c135575f glanced at 5c8b13ff08 him.609b744e2df6c507

When their eyes met, Lee Seol smiled softly and lightly squeezed their interlocked hands. He then slowly lifted their hands and rested his face on the back of Yoon Sung’s hand.b09b9a28c132186e

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Lee Seol’s moist lips touched the back of his hand and made a small kissing sound as they parted. Yoon Sung awkwardly lifted the corners of his mouth and looked straight ahead. A sigh escaped him naturally.bf872aeeac94f344

Lee Seol quietly watched him. From the moment he pointed out the bruise on Yoon Sung’s neck, Yoon Sung had noticeably stiffened. He seemed indifferent to Lee Seol’s actions, lost in thought. Seeing his worried expression, Lee Seol gritted his teeth inwardly.d2538e3b23087d61

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By the time they reached the stone bridge, Yoon Sung withdrew his hand from Lee Seol’s as he saw people passing by. Seeing the sun about to set behind the mountains, he turned toward the village. When they reached the fork in the road leading to his house and Lee Seol’s, Lee Seol walked closely beside him.9265221e82125f33

“Sung-ah,” Lee Seol called brightly, making Yoon Sung glance back. At the same time, Lee Seol’s face leaned toward Yoon Sung’s neck. His soft, moist lips pressed deeply against the area with the bruise. With a loud, embarrassing kissing sound, Lee Seol’s lips parted. Yoon Sung was startled and covered his neck with his hand.6fb5dbb6d80c2234

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“I made this last night,” Lee Seol said.f120f3327ba5b13b

“What!” Yoon Sung exclaimed in surprise, but then a sigh of relief escaped his lips. Watching Yoon Sung’s hand move to his chest, Lee Seol gently pressed his cheek again.6a0823d42dfe7972

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Yoon Sung’s face turned red from Lee Seol’s sudden kiss. Covering the spot where Lee Seol’s lips had touched, Yoon Sung looked around and said, “What if someone sees?”c6b3ec7edfeb4561

“So what if they do? We’re engaged.”0f30b95a4b14afe2

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“Ah… still, we shouldn’t do this outside…”dc51acafd94b345c

“Then should we do it at home?”5c8e1ce6cb954af4

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Before Yoon Sung could comprehend Lee Seol’s words, he found himself lifted into the air. Lee Seol, holding him with one arm, started running swiftly.f02336dd5589cd06

“Hey! Put me down!”d854cd5eaf16bd72

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In no time, they reached Lee Seol’s house, which would have taken a long time to walk to at Yoon Sung’s pace. Instead of heading to the front gate, Lee Seol leaped over a wall as tall as Yoon Sung. Startled by the fear of falling, Yoon Sung clung to Lee Seol’s face.90911b8f02ab02ba

“Sung-ah, I can’t see ahead.”012f0b86aeb78be0

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“Ugh…”00c6364f6f0f7b3b

Landing lightly 46b60d80a7 on the b0c1a6d0c8 ground, Lee 3d1601e761 Seol dashed a2ebecb72b into the 585af3e00c training ground, 69037e6030 ignoring the a6bfc616d0 servants who 27e3e37a49 were watching.0bfcb41087b02147

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“Put me- Ah!”7cc0330a8291bc68

The training ground of f6295175d4 the Lee Clan, which 95016e5e5d Yoon Sung had occasionally 1e2b75ccaf visited as a child, 2395112070 had logs as thick 20ad18fa06 as his thighs lined 150c9b2664 up higher than his f209a65a76 waist at the entrance.85a1bf5b825f5b74

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As a child, he used to weave through the logs, but now Lee Seol leaped over them. As soon as he landed, a narrow bridge about a hand’s width appeared.57f902e941359c6e

Around it, 80e749e164 wooden pillars 7a49a09937 stood tall, 5fdfb31fe6 and below 74e38c03db were sharp 70f9ead2ff shards of 4fcbf2a0b4 broken pottery. Lee Seol b586ab75ce crossed it 0e6e1d172b without hesitation. Nearby, there daa781c2f4 were wooden 3852af0609 sticks tied 9ba4aa3bd8 with ropes ace60c05cb and targets.e6fd79a09e5cb437

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He never understood why 57854a9130 such things were there 9a8831472c or why such a ed8c26f5b6 training ground was necessary, bc5e43b76d but as a child, d2a039cfc9 he simply clapped, thinking 86511c6e60 it was cool. It was a f1711b2e8e space where he b88e1c9a25 could play a eb2993569c lot, and even 24bd9b38d0 watching Seol and 92f258897e Rok hit targets 9e872c1632 with daggers was e5a3b5f5d5 fun.e07b7286e89ba885

The Lee Clan. A family that has produced queens and concubines for generations. The training they underwent to survive and protect themselves seemed excessive. However, thinking about concubines who might try to poison or assassinate Lee Seol, it made sense. He suddenly empathized with Lee Seol’s reluctance to enter the palace and hugged his shoulder.269670fb62b010ff

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At the end 16592249ab of the training d2b6917886 ground, Lee Seol 2075313b1e jumped onto a bbd0c02e34 railing leading to 77725dc9d0 his room on 537e954d56 the upper wall. When he was 34ec0b0889 younger, there were 799d27bf09 wooden planks to 6f59f6a4f8 step on, but 5d4ec3a688 now even those f1961c942f were gone.3c0cac76628611c2

From the outside, it looked like a high-ceilinged training ground, but inside, it had a second floor, with Lee Seol’s room at the far end. It was an annex that required a bit of walking from the main gate, and you could reach it by stairs…410a3d7ac410c440

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What was so urgent 8fd4f75c7c that he had to 07c52cf193 come in like this?9f5f63e149559113

Lee Seol, about to 29563fcd1d push the door open 3aa673bc3f with his foot, suddenly 327a68f490 stopped. His sharp eyes glared 270a48b334 at a spot inside d7fdaae5fc the closed room.0e9a61cae71c89f8

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With a loud bang, 4ba4061dda the door swung open, 0d2eecf355 and Cheongrok, dressed in 5308f737ae green, glared at Lee b8d3ef323b Seol with his slit b833377f97 eyes.ef4d0b7b312b89af

“You, you brat. Are you going to keep running away like this?”eb865178e876b080

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“It’s your incompetence if you can’t catch me.”601bfd34352fde0f

“…”9b8a2b0626ba83cf

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Familiar with the situation, Yoon Sung prepared for their bickering from Lee Seol’s embrace. But this was a place where they could slash at each other with swords. The thought of their flashy swordplay made him dizzy.ec1cd6097410ad8f

“A marriage ban decree has been issued.”b3af1778dfc545d9

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“What? Why are you telling me this now?”f3b603e78bf3b520

“I’ve been looking for you to tell you that, you brat!”94e6f8c9026abc16

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As Cheongrok frowned, wrinkles appeared on Lee Seol’s forehead. The bewilderment in Lee Seol’s eyes was evident. Yoon Sung, having come down from Lee Seol’s arms, looked between the two. Cheongrok patted Yoon Sung’s head and spoke to Lee Seol.d4fb3a7eba334542

“So, Uncle is at home.”6b3673393a1ee2e1

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“But he should refuse the marriage proposal. He said he would.”b4fc58680cc9a120

Lee Seol’s voice trembled with anger. Seeing the veins bulging on his forehead, Cheongrok shifted his gaze to Yoon Sung. Lee Seol’s expression changed instantly, his face calming, though the corners of his mouth quivered.2102beaa4851ad3d

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“I can’t tell Uncle to go to the royal prince’s house.”6063a630c121a503

At Cheongrok’s calm words, Lee Seol turned around. His silk robe fluttered as he walked quickly toward his father. Even though he was just walking fast, his intense emotions were palpable, and Yoon Sung swallowed dryly without realizing it.522d2347c169914d

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Cheongrok patted Yoon Sung’s tense head. He exhaled a shallow breath and spoke in a voice so low it was barely audible.8a0ef7efc6ae49ec

“Don’t meet anyone until the wedding.”7ba82f3895f6ab2d

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“…”ac255b3191006509

“Especially Kang Taegwon.”5f8ea32042ca804c

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The words from Cheongrok’s mouth felt like a cold chill enveloping his entire body.94ef53f6b134750d

Yoon Sung’s trembling eyes were fixed on him.af89d45d6b6f7612

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“It seems that guy has feelings for you. Seol has noticed to some extent. I know you didn’t get engaged because you like Seol, but now that it’s come to this, you can’t betray Seol. I told the friends that the engagement was just a drunken prank, but that was Seol’s way of giving you an escape route.”a438330d7353a069

He continued quickly, his c04e7dcdee tone serious.5a4e95fea5b198c2

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“But Seol sent someone to your house today, telling Uncle something. It’s all happening so fast. It seems Seol wanted to refuse the royal prince’s marriage proposal before the marriage ban decree was issued. Refusing the royal prince’s proposal is something Uncle has to do personally. You understand what that means, right?”ceb11779a2896e22

His head 0d753a164e nodded involuntarily. The marriage 789e28773a proposal from dcc179205b the second 797828f395 son of 032b482567 the royal 70360323ad prince. They had fc02dfe07d already refused 941000d6da marriage proposals 43883c49bd twice before.3ddc26cd5b25c8a3

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Whoever it was, it 8032a81954 was undoubtedly a direct f410162ef7 royal family member.837d6c14d13c3e6d

If they went as far as to get rid of all the chickens in the house, Lee Seol must have caused quite a commotion. He made such a fuss to choose me, but if the Lee Clan doesn’t reject me, and if I refuse the marriage…73110c19bae5b1d8

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