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.bdcf3ed080748634

“Of course not. I was moved by your pure and sincere love.”9044070857ec6277

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Reassured by his 237c7eec3f smile, the Crown 7a689f4e35 Princess returned the 1b4a1a1e0c smile.66e549eecd880bef

“Anyway, since the opera is over, shall we get up?”a37e7844e65c6a09

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The Crown Prince 691930db77 stood up, stepping e8ba5cea45 on the armrest. As the 7ea115f9c0 Crown Prince 2e385398ca moved, the a498911462 Crown Princess c1ab6c8113 followed suit, 7eaea4c072 and Yeon-oh 88c9cb0d75 and the 1309a3569a princess rose 79c4555382 in turn.486d02a7a59196f5

“Wanan, let’s meet again next time. I hope to see your smiling face then.”827866194c35ffee

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“Brother, it’s all because of the cold wind…”51307d49791b52a5

“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.”b7a323cb80ee2eff

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“Yes, brother.”8f458cd0f4d51d88

The Crown Prince, efa340b609 standing the Crown 3fdc44c314 Princess beside him, 9833858325 lowered his body 78722f6ebc slightly to look e1fff0c157 at the princess. The princess, 26d20e91c4 with eyes 76d2a17348 still tinged 437ae50cea with red, d817912cb4 smiled slightly c78edaf7af and bowed 0e2df0bb66 gracefully. The Crown 19131ada0c Prince gently a5e541c3cb stroked her d4d7cc742d cheek and b33fd83404 then straightened bd7b4c1514 his body 25ac1f7c84 to look 96603b552c at Yeon-oh.2a29d037deaa5be4

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“You too.”35a3e3d84894878e

Yeon-oh bowed his head to the Crown Prince, who didn’t extend his words as he did with the princess.dc9de9b83c5799e2

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“I bid farewell to Your Highness and Her Highness, the Crown Princess.”fc8691f174a96acd

“I bid farewell to His Highness, the Crown Prince, and Her Highness, the Crown Princess.”6166e382d21c9f02

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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.67a0c490918b6dfd

“Shall we leave as well?”ef4d41ad5e2bce4a

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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.3bc4ce91dc684663

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.c43141e64f4fc610

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“Welcome back, Young Master.”496e335063ef38a9

She greeted him 35e8af10c1 politely. Yeon-oh, who e53f646c94 had always 1e45d47b09 kept a ab73fb3907 distance from 43069f9167 Ranyoung, looked 26f5941962 at her d8f3eb332b indifferently and d1f01011d6 massaged his 27f38bdc45 neck. As he 15f48c6fc5 rubbed his 6293227474 stiff neck, c931bdf3c3 he felt 980533459f some of 7bf942116d his fatigue 18dd0d4d01 dissipate.1b4b23ee9e791787

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“You look tired. Shall I prepare some tea?”c88076bff01c8b76

“No need. More importantly, where is the wet nurse?”ce11af5e06ac986f

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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.677d88485ec9c067

“The wet nurse is…”863469095bf2dc71

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“Young Master. It’s Hasung.”a6bb0cedc5f5fd50

Just as he was 52cb877be6 about to hear the 482b14fb39 answer, a voice interrupted, d0f0050a8e and Yeon-oh frowned but a9a9792d36 nodded. Ranyoung opened 2f02516878 the door, 77868727c4 and Hasung 806f13153e entered through b71884b313 the gap. He bowed with 169ff29ac5 one hand on 571d968736 his sword sheath.a43efb24d379be1d

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“Young Master.”997d07071c7eb431

“What is it?”f37cd587dea0cee0

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“His Excellency has instructed you to learn horseback riding.”87aa6bfec36f2b7d

“Horseback riding… from Father?”a1d07f6e0235b94c

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“Yes.”e6a145c4b93f7a89

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.8fca3d92206b8244

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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.6336fe3d4aafdd5d

“I’ve instructed the stable to prepare a gentle horse.”832051d7c4742690

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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.b4263854ae99ddbf

“I can’t tell if you’re my guard or Father’s confidant.”c32b232f21a21b24

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“…”a88338c449dbe536

“Hasung, don’t you think so too?”beeb9595d17c9992

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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.90653edc4a6d1889

Yeon-oh was already aware 4efe67203b that Hasung and the 457c7c62c3 servants in the residence cef197eae9 acted as spies for ae707f3339 the Prime Minister. He could c7a39a58df deduce this 66618a7f9a from conversations 39694ba756 with the ed47391f5d Prime Minister, db22a69425 and he 7439975865 had a ffbb00fa2c rough idea 4056a6a723 when he 2af2faa776 was told ec2d7d2a34 not to fd186a9159 bring any a9d56d2a3b servants from 083da299b0 Hanam.b938ab201e618389

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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.b6b2fadbc214fe19

“There won’t be a second time. You know what that means.”1d08bddf4ef429ec

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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.79390b9dd7593843

“Oh, Ranyoung.”9d48469f618ead08

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Ranyoung, who was 8f2cc64ca0 hastily stepping out, 4abb43f3a0 stopped at his 85a7d18d14 call.d225c4b15c4f0e67

“Yes, please ask.”26aa28cd60961039

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“You didn’t answer earlier. Where is the wet nurse?”038482457ed3c55c

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.1f05920568a60c50

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“The wet nurse is… unwell.”68f64911bac9837f

“…Since when? She seemed fine just this morning.”7b474acdea8ccbe5

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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.4a7668159499f445

“She had a slight fever even before you went to the palace for the special exam.”015ea630b2d7fd1e

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“…”c14037d4de1cacdd

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.2313bf5b228b78e2

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“Open the door.”9161ec32592bc800

When he instructed 2aabcfe9ef Ranyoung, who had 504f62ebf9 hurriedly followed, she 30a2bb6d49 immediately opened the 75f3befd8b door. Yeon-oh stopped her and 22faadeff5 entered alone. Coughing sounds came from 10fe6f2135 inside.78b3f3740b9291d9

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“Wet nurse?”5f8ba86379ef9f0a

Instead of 53de7c4178 a response, 9d448889c3 another cough 22015f4208 was heard. Yeon-oh quickly made a4d1f86f0b his way to 28ec82a553 the bedside. Her complexion 96a1fb33f2 was pale. The wet nurse, 99c856209a barely opening her 0616746487 eyes, tried to 82fa5ae7c2 say something to 0ce4ebf85e Yeon-oh but only 06936373d6 coughed again.39fb4a644bd86aa4

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“…Since when have you been sick?”1ad675848dbf4e21

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.cf52362402cb92b3

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“Why…!”30ff9fe0d8f2dbbb

“Ahem, Young Master.”3233c935f8161122

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Unable to 592494258e continue speaking, 4815fdebe4 the wet 8812a8084f nurse, with 7e1ea6e8d3 a cracked 4b9a85adb6 voice, called 671e87e09f him.0faaa66e14bacb23

“Did you do well on the special exam?”02d513d97ecab615

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“Is that what you’re worried about right now?”4c4b962e48f2ad77

“Of course. You’ve worked so hard for it.”825b9fcdbfb59dbe

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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.60c2429af4b8dc25

“I did well. Who do you think I am?”5f72a11e8531fdc3

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“Of course, you did.”a5618bb2bdce1eb3

“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?”d7a3cb5dc215f9aa

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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.67da515c34d04fc9

“I’m fine.”a8db9126b58f40d4

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“Is this fine? You have a fever and can’t even speak properly. Is it because your throat hurts?”7e220c44f17d5dfb

“A little rest will make it better, Young Master.”875a1bd01f19e684

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“…”37a150011a02af38

“Young Master.”612c7e5589ebca74

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“Don’t get sick. You have to live a long time.”8f12747b4b58a950

“Of course, I’ll live until you get married and have precious children. Only then will I have the face to meet the lady.”a3f6c7e2e4367eba

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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.”1dc8c240ba6581ee

As he spoke, still holding the wet nurse’s hand tightly, she moved her dry lips and quietly nodded.ed68723bbfe49033

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“Has the doctor been here?”1739ecfcf15278e1

“I’ll get better like this.”1668c3ee3119c03d

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“You should have called Seok Kyung.”2d7bd476c5502fb5

“How could I call your attending physician for something so trivial? That’s not right.”25e7be460eafbe60

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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?”7ce72a466a7b6a97

Yeon-oh instructed Ranyoung, 319225c328 who was waiting e39dd2bd3c outside, to call 95a0d96c0d Jo Myeonghwan. Only after seeing 4725ec1114 her leave did 74122d681c he return inside 95f8636b29 and sit by 91c43583fa the bedside.e89dd373b6d5aa37

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“Whose stubbornness did you inherit…?”8a233c19b9830c9d

“You raised me, so I must have taken after you.”89fc1f43561d412a

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The wet e8e8dab310 nurse sighed 480b108794 softly. Yeon-oh, still holding f5559f1617 her hand, looked 1a123b64b8 at her. Through her disheveled hair, 3a4465be31 he could see strands 6131b1fb8b of white hair.442d52cc55adb7f4

Except for 1adceff95b when he fbaf192bbc was very ee2c5fcf1a young, Yeon-oh dcc539a1b9 had never 5117a6ef1a shown such 5a932dda14 a side. After gaining some f21894fbe9 sense, he acted 94ba4f3e5c like a little 6b7649c322 adult. Seeing him abd75ab984 display a b47f965527 different side 1a0c078eaf and showing 4dc0f28027 signs of ba91405544 anxiety, the 615e3bea81 wet nurse 9d3ea96ac9 gently stroked f80498b077 the back 4f7a1c79c8 of his 1870337712 hand, which f36a89f9cf was holding ad0bb28bcd hers.e67ec40c25616c1a

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“If you say things like that, the lady will be upset.”2480be2a1a20caf2

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.1f8d19a42f68bdf0

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“Young Master, I’m coming in.”6ac68f939d631e9a

Jo Myeonghwan’s voice came from outside. When Yeon-oh glanced back, Jo Myeonghwan entered. He was carrying a medical bag.ddbc61f0a3366681

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“You might catch a cold.”d521fc621de4dece

“Indeed, Young Master. Please step back. I’m worried you might catch a cold.”c069a3c87d1a3a70

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As Jo Myeonghwan and cde14d4ec7 even the wet nurse, b9261ac141 with a worried expression, dc8ee3df67 tried to push him c83f79d275 away, Yeon-oh had no 5bf697acf5 choice but to withdraw 22cdf18cdb his hand and step 2a0dc7ee9b back.be62dd2aaa1e9ee8

“It would be best for you to leave now.”32f494a2ea9619dc

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Jo Myeonghwan spoke indifferently while checking the wet nurse’s pulse.3c071a0f7d64f39e

“It’s not appropriate for you to be in the servants’ quarters, considering your status.”19164c9cb38db0cf

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“The wet nurse…”beb90cc946117e8b

“I understand what the wet nurse means to you. How could I not? But others won’t see it that way.”70218fdbe815b830

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“…”ab4ec6a3dd3c922a

“Please, Young Master. Please do as he says, okay?”7dfa5f16625d018f

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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.d20b2bed81fbe1ca

“Get well soon. Once you’re better, I’ll play the geomungo for you with the tune you like.”1f246502be5352c1

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“Young Master playing the geomungo for me? I must get better quickly.”f77a0f514639c953

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.4fb5bc25d420c5a7

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