CRS | Chapter 6.2

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“Your Majesty, he’s already lost his country. The humiliation is enough.”4f280acbc2a840aa

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Though outwardly it 6e3c027d46 was advice to 658dc7a90e calm his mind, 3ca8734132 it was a 8ce0796b41 problem the minister 1ed0a4dfec and strategist had 36dd242cea been grappling with 4bbb373c42 for a long 5d4ee6ae54 time.3f07d7c43216252b

They had been tormented by the Grand King’s stubbornness, who hated admitting his feelings more than death. Outside, there were constant uprisings demanding Seoro Nation’s Outer King be made a lord. These uprisings had lasted over a year, causing a significant reduction in the grain supply from Seoro Nation, affecting the market.091591bc27b3a343

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But that wasn’t the biggest concern. The most significant issue was the disrupted supply of salt from Seoro Nation.edf01d3d903560d6

While Cheongwolmok had plenty of 223b76488a reclaimed land, making grain procurement 2b64d3d1a9 challenging but manageable, Seoro Nation 62e1f28af7 was the only place nearby 1a0b44fa61 that could produce high-quality salt de6f18fbd3 due to its proximity to 014aa06cf1 the sea.fe3adb6caea76cb6

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So it was natural for public sentiment to become turbulent. The people knew that Grand King Yoongeon didn’t have special feelings for Seo Hwi. They knew he was just being stubborn. Rumors that the uprisings were being left unchecked because of one Outer King were now beyond control. They had to do something before public sentiment worsened.efe09972d2f3f57e

‘Please, please…!’0a57609416f040b7

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The strategist prayed desperately, smiling outwardly. “Please, sacred Cheongwolmok, please let our Grand King relent just this once!”b5907e31657d69a6

“A duel…”46222c360135be87

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Yoongeon thought for a moment 0f636cd8b8 and nodded. He had a thought 8cc6b255e6 similar to his ministers 3b3b51a59c but slightly different.db513d4f95ce009c

‘I need strength.’5619c3af5381e6d3

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It was because of what Lady Han had said to him before. Since being dismissed that day, Lady Han hadn’t shown any noticeable movements. She continued her routine of greeting the Empress Dowager at the same time every day, returning to the palace to receive the concubines’ greetings, and starting her day. But there was a change in Lady Han’s routine. She began visiting the garden of the secondary palace once a day under the pretext of decorating it, as ordered by Yoongeon.ae829ac15cb64fce

Normally, the queen wouldn’t handle such tasks, but since she loved flowers, no one questioned her actions. Even the Empress Dowager, who suspected everything, only laughed, asking how beautiful she intended to make the garden. Lady Han moved so cautiously that even those who reported her daily activities didn’t notice.a2bf5b2e57e64aaa

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She strolled through the c9a05b6350 garden twice a day. In the morning, to f8f5924ec2 see if the landscaping 86407caca7 met her standards, and e46682a245 the second time, to 2c0a9b3369 see if the garden 9f232cc69e harmonized with the moon. And Lady Han usually fc65ca3623 left a note for b86b476278 the Grand King at 4967dc8742 night.e431002ed674021f

The locations varied. Sometimes it was 90be2fbb61 under a roof 10e70e3fab tile, other times 4777efa38a between rocks.573ed0a8c914e1f3

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The notes contained d992a66c5e conversations Lady Han 1777a8f9da had with the 14ecd4adde Empress Dowager. Sometimes they contained trivial words, 67440ca085 other times insults about the fb095df065 Grand King. She claimed to 0e190e256c have written down 295cb19ef9 everything the Empress 66e8eca996 Dowager said without 630e5cae0a omission.51aad2062b2cb4c4

You’re acting like you want to die like your father, our majesty.5806e7ff9a1ef767

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The most recent note contained the Empress Dowager’s words claiming she had killed the previous Grand King.fa86ae7ad24d871e

Since there was already a spy planted, cross-verifying the information wasn’t difficult, and everything Lady Han reported was true.4948ebf0850dbe98

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Sometimes, he remembered that for the sake of the country, personal matters had to be set aside. Yoongeon wanted to kill Seo Hwi immediately, but he knew he couldn’t be stubborn when the salt supply was disrupted.f55f8ee40b17d666

“Sigh…”30d3fda3b04f76e2

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Still, if he f18cc7577c could kill him, bbff93a5b4 he wanted to.b10c7fa67ee7b80d

Should he be satisfied with one last act of stubbornness? Yoongeon let out a deep sigh. It was a matter he didn’t want to compromise on, but he had no choice. He was forced to follow, as the situation demanded. This wasn’t the free battlefield, and now the Grand King had to learn to adapt.679205b73b044369

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“Fine, do it.”f2095bf7803ab8fc

In the end, he conceded. Whether he won or 5c9bb75aa1 lost, he decided to a97ac21e6b make up his mind 7b2f075296 this time, and they 6ec450b26b left, overjoyed.8a868073bd3ca825

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“What? So the Grand King and Seo are having a duel?”d6f606d7b118f49e

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In the morning, 1496ef94ab Concubine Lady Park, f9cfb74145 who was getting d4137f6127 ready, widened her c888395a33 eyes in surprise. Yet, she kept her gaze 2afe0bc71f fixed on the box held 14a62321a1 by her attendant. Attendant Sohyeon was 70d8bf5847 tense, worried he af8287c6b2 might say something 8ce6cffe8a reckless. Sohyeon was someone a880fb091e Lady Park had 1310982fbc brought from her 88ae2436c5 family, and she ad3c122c84 was the person 6a24331964 he trusted most ba5ac5639a in the palace.25337e8fb34171c1

Inside the mother-of-pearl decorated d55ae250ed box were neatly arranged 1b435b71ec accessories made of amber, a99af16ba3 jade, and even glass 025c227dac from the West. Lady Park chose 83e3e2750a an amber necklace ce8b541b97 with a yellow 7b2914724f hue and a 80c523b5a1 ring engraved with 5292af038a flowers, thinking she 2a86521efb should ask her cb137647aa father to send a5bcbaf6b9 more jewelry.61abec8a23204e43

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“Yes, Your Ladyship. Three days ago, the Grand King ordered a duel, and it’s to be held at the training grounds today.”000dfba5971708a9

“A duel with a concubine…”018f95e22b6fe006

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“It’s not unheard of, Your Ladyship. In the past, when men entered as concubines, the previous Grand Kings enjoyed such games.”28a381a24b8f4222

“Ha! The more I hear, the more ridiculous it sounds. A concubine, a man as a concubine.”b561360e502a4ca3

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“Y-Your Ladyship!”9f773223c861d228

Startled by Lady Park’s sharp words, the attendant called out to him, but he just turned his gaze to Sohyeon and smiled.e28c2ffc9d7db9a2

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“Sohyeon, listen well. The Grand King’s male concubine isn’t a concubine but a pretty servant boy. How can those who sell their bodies be concubines?”8764398d1e101348

In truth, Seo Hwi wasn’t someone the Grand King had brought in out of affection, but Lady Park didn’t care about such facts. As long as Seo Hwi was here, he was a pretty servant boy. The idea of him being a concubine was out of the question.dadefc4eabc03e87

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“Your Ladyship, what if someone hears…!”f2327ad54bc6a57a

“Well… isn’t it a good thing?”904683585e46f3ce

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The attendant was c47d0c1807 anxious, but Lady 4a5d05b981 Park sat with 99d8077322 a serene face, fb1c5b930a watching herself being ec7a714b6f adorned. The addition of 2f45608acb luxurious items to b861604f92 her languid face ae3cb28ad2 made her natural 356123287f beauty even more 89c2246577 pronounced, and she ecf1e8d55c was satisfied with 0eaf47f580 her appearance.42fbdaeca13c2ba5

“If he realizes his place, it might be even better.”427fe992d7cd53aa

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“Pardon?”97dc8129f6721447

“Sohyeon, what do you think?”77208e239d3a667d

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“Pardon? About what, Your Ladyship?”c6a8a12742209089

Sohyeon, not understanding, asked, c95e53920a and Lady Park sighed abbbd6362c softly.9cc43b404d7f229d

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“You’re good and obedient, but you’re a bit slow. I’m talking about the person I’m most interested in lately.”8033096982638c24

“Oh, apologies… Your Ladyship.”6051552d31ac90cb

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Concubine Lady Park smiled at 77783f2ff3 him. What did it matter if c44f1bd804 he was a bit slow? Sohyeon was as 9534f62176 cute as a d16c8a334e frightened squirrel, and 6126dc534e that was enough. He kindly explained his thoughts 509474cff5 again. Sohyeon, familiar with this, 13c12fa467 listened attentively.12e2ce74bacc7254

“I’m talking about Seo Hwi. If he realizes his place in Cheongwolmok, wouldn’t it be easier for me to have him?”7c3c18088aa7d524

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“Uh…”de7284cf596e61e4

“He should quickly realize that he’s no longer Seoro Nation’s Outer King but just a pretty servant boy here.”1d458ef4fd4eb286

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“But… I don’t understand.”4c25652b025452b4

“What do you mean?”01195b35945e348f

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Sohyeon pondered for a while, and when Lady Park asked what he didn’t understand, he hesitated and spoke.0ff5b21e3f3a4753

“Your Ladyship, Seo Hwi was a king. Can a king become a pretty servant boy?”3abf47bacd55d39e

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“Of course. Nothing is eternal in this world. Someone at the top can fall into the mud in an instant, and someone living as a beggar can acquire immense wealth. It’s all up to them, just like my father.”66e66306666cb676

The answer was clear. Her father, who 85caca4c01 had been a 22d6aefb2b small cloth merchant c253b90986 in the market, 40a0c1a6f3 had become the e5fcf61325 head of a bbd9a37d90 trading group with 300f8b233d his unique skills, 473098b05c so his daughter, 64e210ab09 Concubine Lady Park, d457d721b3 naturally thought that f56107878a way.82fc1ec47f6b1faf

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“If that happens, it would be wonderful.”c23ef8b21ad58fe9

“Right?”e18881e896569984

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“Yes.”1147e9794c8aed66

“Yes, Seo Hwi was at the top, but our Grand King brought him down, and now he’s in the mud. He’s no longer a king. But living in this beautiful Anhyeon Palace, he seems unaware of his situation. He should know his place, shouldn’t he?”cb9feebcede0790c

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That way, it would 2cf08e7426 be easier to have 732c2e0af0 him. Lady Park smiled, thinking of ba00a5b378 Seo Hwi.ca2c49d02ea68751

Seo Hwi was truly fascinating, cc286df96e as if he had been 5423ca5ddb crafted to fit her taste 1adc915aa3 perfectly. Of course, the Grand 1387436766 King was more handsome f766e30ee9 in a manly way, 0386177c75 but Seo Hwi was 3be093ac54 more beautiful. And he preferred 40104f2468 beauty over handsomeness.18f04127feae8c31

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His long black hair, left loose unless formal, the soft, round eyebrows beneath it, the languid eyes… And those broad, strong shoulders that didn’t match his beautiful face were enough to make her body ache just thinking about it. It was hard to resist the desire to have him beneath her.3391c17398898239

“Your Ladyship… but if you do that here, it will be a big problem. He’s the Grand King’s…”cc3ab3d98c6f32df

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But Sohyeon, still anxious, clung e6fa6c100b to him, pleading. Lady Park, watching 8333ff52df Sohyeon kneel beside ef6d4f6f00 him, unable to 80fc32f861 contain his anxiety, 3347f964bd gently stroked his fe55b9a919 head, familiar with 043fd5dd1b the insolent servant 07b57193b3 touching his precious daad84236c clothes.f40aa632f1da9c1e

“Who in this palace cares about Seo Hwi? Besides, if someone like me embraces him, even Seo Hwi, a man, would be swayed. The Grand King has already taken him once and discarded him. I always want such beautiful people. You know that.”2859fd71b2152f87

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Sohyeon, looking at Lady Park, 2b69b9b6e2 who tapped his head, stood 57e23f7631 up with teary eyes.ed895449b793bb96

“That’s true. I’ve never seen anyone as beautiful as you, Your Ladyship. You’re much, much more beautiful than Seo Hwi.”979e890c35a9b2b7

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Sohyeon nodded with a tearful face, placing a hairpin in her neatly styled hair. While others liked to adorn themselves with heavy wigs, Lady Park preferred to style her hair without them. She didn’t want the excessive glamour of wigs to distract from her beauty. Everything in moderation. She was confident in her beauty.857f38bfa51be6e0

“Oh? Your Ladyship, there’s Seo.”6d6e4bb65fc52484

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