The Toy in the Summer Palace – Lily on the Valley

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Summer 14

by Null — Senita pressed her eyelids together, trying to swallow her tears. But the tears, determined to escape, threatened to spill over. She was just so sad. Miserable. Ashamed. This happened because the Prince wasn't by her side. No, perhaps this happened because she had been by the Prince's side. Still, it was a relief that the Prince hadn’t seen her like this. "Are you crying?" A bewildered voice came from above her bowed head. Then, the boy leaned over and tried to look at Senita's face. Disliking…
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The Toy in the Summer Palace

by Null — A beautiful toy to play with during the tedious summer appeared.
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Summer 13

by Null — It had been a long time since she had worked as a maid. It had been a while since she’d worn her uniform. Senita diligently polished the staircase railing. While she had spent more time as the Prince's playmate than doing maid work since arriving at the Summer Palace, she had spent much more of her life cleaning and doing chores. Her hands hadn't lost their dexterity after a few weeks of rest, and she didn't slack off. She simply did the work assigned to her. As always. As she had always…
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Summer 12

by Null — If I learn to read and write properly, the Prince will be pleased. He even offered to teach me, so he must be. Judging by how often he checks my progress, it must be true. Senita's hand, awkwardly gripping the pencil, tightened its hold. Senita pressed down firmly, trying to write neatly. Focusing so intently, her head drooped lower and lower as if she were about to bury her face in the paper. Since the attendants had been dismissed, the only sounds in the room were the scratching of Senita's pencil on…
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Summer 11

by Null — Since Nora had earnestly advised her, Senita intended to take heed. However, the Empress's and the Prince's comfort was too sweet. The food she ate, the clothes she wore, and the time she spent playing with the Prince were all intoxicatingly delightful. Compared to the days when she ate hard bread in the dark, windowless attic, this dreamlike state was incomparable. Senita wished this time would last forever. Especially when the Prince quietly observed her, as he did now. "I think I'll read a book…
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Summer 10

by Null — "Alright." Iskandar readily agreed, then added, as if he had just remembered something: "Should I put the baby to sleep while you cook, wife?" "Oh, yes!" Right, the baby. There was a baby. The baby… Senita quickly grabbed the doll that Iskandar had placed on the floor and hugged it. Resting the doll's head on her shoulder, she patted its back and said, "If you pat its back like this, it will go to sleep." This time, both the Prince and the Empress burst into laughter. In the long,…
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Summer 9

by Null — "Now, Senita." He extended his hand. "Play with me." It was as if an angel from heaven were beckoning her. Mesmerized, Senita nodded and sat beside the Prince. On a tray intricately decorated with stained glass were an assortment of toys: Dice, puzzles, and marbles. A miniature kitchen set for playing house. Marionettes with strings and a miniature theater. There was also a dollhouse filled with various dolls and furniture. There were also playing cards, game sheets, small balls, and picture…
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Summer 8

by Null — "Senita." "Yes." "Are you sure you didn't make any mistakes with the Empress and the Prince?" Mistakes… What constitutes a mistake? The atmosphere hadn't seemed negative, but perhaps it was different for those of royal blood? Senita, unaware of their delicate customs, was suddenly frightened and mumbled, "I think so..." "Thank goodness." A sigh like the wind dispersed. After hearing that, Senita hung her head low. The Empress and the Prince being kind to her wasn't entirely a good…
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Summer 7

by Null — Thanks to the Prince’s consideration, Senita was carried out on the attendant's back after being treated. Though flustered, the injured child obediently followed instructions. She behaved like a loyal servant. Once the brief commotion subsided, a maid brought in tea. After the maid left, only the mother and son remained in the drawing room. Crimson waves of the setting sun washed over the window. Was it already this late? As Iskandar checked the time, he thought that he should have fed the…
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Summer 6

by Null — The boy smiled faintly at the girl's reply, and with a light movement, he easily mounted the horse. His slender arm gripped the reins and enveloped the child's small body as if in a cage. Iskandar lightly tapped the horse's flank, and the horse slowly began to walk at the signal. The guards followed behind them. Entrusting her body to the horse's slow rhythm, Senita blinked, wavering between piercing pain and joy. From this high vantage point, the forest was a completely different space. The sunlight…
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