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.a2df1f3c93cc2127

“Of course not. I was moved by your pure and sincere love.”3c68fe180580f323

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Reassured by his smile, fc71c4c1f0 the Crown Princess returned e5004e10a3 the smile.abf40f1f79de98dc

“Anyway, since the opera is over, shall we get up?”5e57664e884bc00e

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The Crown Prince bf908b9128 stood up, stepping 837f7e181b on the armrest. As the 5a9160c798 Crown Prince adb5627bcf moved, the 0996839261 Crown Princess 3e85e89c55 followed suit, 0916ac8809 and Yeon-oh 73f8f4be2a and the 2147cac8da princess rose 6986981087 in turn.52f91b891261a5ad

“Wanan, let’s meet again next time. I hope to see your smiling face then.”e3089a18baa5a01a

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“Brother, it’s all because of the cold wind…”952d04b5bf06fc99

“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.”26734d2524f7747c

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“Yes, brother.”036c62fb4587de23

The Crown 15e68ff391 Prince, standing 480aa7676f the Crown e19c8ee8e0 Princess beside c6941aa5e6 him, lowered b5ef8d5c70 his body b4db4cbb90 slightly to 7a4c356b66 look at f836b19c21 the princess. The princess, with f2a0a5c656 eyes still tinged 985c174ece with red, smiled 0113cb84b9 slightly and bowed 50f5e9c511 gracefully. The Crown Prince gently 2fc056ed05 stroked her cheek and 3f976fa55f then straightened his body 2e32e50235 to look at Yeon-oh.2eb77a7e5eb57d0c

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“You too.”ff7d56acdae97d6c

Yeon-oh bowed his head to the Crown Prince, who didn’t extend his words as he did with the princess.8c183d1d76b8b6fc

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“I bid farewell to Your Highness and Her Highness, the Crown Princess.”051754dff663c2e7

“I bid farewell to His Highness, the Crown Prince, and Her Highness, the Crown Princess.”d9ca2b253c099b93

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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.8f983781ecf0cfa5

“Shall we leave as well?”614b581b0d3b133f

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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.2296f289eb8f6a59

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.eada1a3722c3b7bc

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“Welcome back, Young Master.”a26476f7d342f808

She greeted him 36dc02b8f3 politely. Yeon-oh, who eb884007b4 had always eaf1ce24c2 kept a e533dab6a2 distance from 06dc1ec841 Ranyoung, looked d8a847dc5b at her 624ad4a83a indifferently and fafe4bfe50 massaged his ddbaafc42b neck. As he rubbed his ca09b0b435 stiff neck, he felt 199b45f51f some of his fatigue 6fe59d804f dissipate.469215cdb2b64484

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“You look tired. Shall I prepare some tea?”f07b2f514901a713

“No need. More importantly, where is the wet nurse?”8e0fcbee56597249

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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.11c8be2251862149

“The wet nurse is…”3556d78eab1d8ed4

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“Young Master. It’s Hasung.”5f0d1500c24e7252

Just as b137852c32 he was bdfd1e44bc about to a3502f8f59 hear the afdfeff147 answer, a b251edd55d voice interrupted, 6b9de63e86 and Yeon-oh 806e213c0f frowned but fd309c20d7 nodded. Ranyoung opened the 0bdad107f8 door, and Hasung 3352936995 entered through the a535da18e1 gap. He bowed with 84e5b5e316 one hand on e93ca03317 his sword sheath.63ec79fb642f4fab

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“Young Master.”95aabd870990aa06

“What is it?”6c3bf872aad9bf49

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“His Excellency has instructed you to learn horseback riding.”af1332d7312b82eb

“Horseback riding… from Father?”fbf573b010e5592b

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“Yes.”bb483e2c64294dc2

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.3a5da481450991c2

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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.1c0f8a53c9b9bdb5

“I’ve instructed the stable to prepare a gentle horse.”a9366ce3407af08c

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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.a75f2cb97649ce66

“I can’t tell if you’re my guard or Father’s confidant.”d981c4185a6a5a64

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“…”3a232baa5018241c

“Hasung, don’t you think so too?”ca374c3b739a92da

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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.da5c27b2872325a4

Yeon-oh was already aware 8a1911ced9 that Hasung and the ac0b7acfef servants in the residence fe8cd39f35 acted as spies for 020dff1eb1 the Prime Minister. He could deduce this 769adc3d87 from conversations with the 9d4a4bd0da Prime Minister, and he a1ae2c2ba4 had a rough idea fe5f2f518d when he was told 1d6ee8baa1 not to bring any 30ec3c8de6 servants from Hanam.5523588d05f900c5

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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.1376d84eb950a5f5

“There won’t be a second time. You know what that means.”0a52475486d5ee63

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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.5c4c7c82a7ce4c2f

“Oh, Ranyoung.”fea33b56cfc95b09

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Ranyoung, who was a28e62b1bb hastily stepping out, 6369248dee stopped at his a9ccb9b3f2 call.f6c05f134e880db1

“Yes, please ask.”a8cce7f038019ae7

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“You didn’t answer earlier. Where is the wet nurse?”73b196d7eddf546d

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.dc4dee714bdcbee3

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“The wet nurse is… unwell.”797bd1220297a4b9

“…Since when? She seemed fine just this morning.”b3067ccec49eb544

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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.b840e853fa61cfe4

“She had a slight fever even before you went to the palace for the special exam.”eb522f60ddf984b5

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“…”9b7333c90770613f

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.dcc22e55520d05a8

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“Open the door.”402307b44ced1f9d

When he instructed Ranyoung, 3233efe6c7 who had hurriedly followed, 90b96df3b0 she immediately opened the 51e3f08245 door. Yeon-oh stopped acb0659f76 her and 4f1afceaa2 entered alone. Coughing sounds came from ee0f00ba7c inside.769d5eaa1fc426ab

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“Wet nurse?”51c7ed184474dc13

Instead of a response, 9334ec4d4f another cough was heard. Yeon-oh quickly 5451f7c952 made his a616a99bc1 way to 17e596747f the bedside. Her complexion was d049e3af57 pale. The wet 511bdeb8d2 nurse, barely fa4b432379 opening her 9ca8025e42 eyes, tried 150daff457 to say fe775f3652 something to c156ba0142 Yeon-oh but 8d026c19e8 only coughed 73606afff2 again.0dec43280a5f9779

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“…Since when have you been sick?”e66f130341bbef60

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.e198b6d09e013144

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“Why…!”d95a8beac808d15e

“Ahem, Young Master.”f34c1ba3deff0a47

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Unable to 89d1b51560 continue speaking, d6ab89d34b the wet f872b76cd1 nurse, with ea4ea95bd2 a cracked 81f2cf78e2 voice, called 4c764493e0 him.5f328a3d22ba0ad8

“Did you do well on the special exam?”f305b5a68382aa05

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“Is that what you’re worried about right now?”77b76ddbdd77e1b2

“Of course. You’ve worked so hard for it.”4aa5ffb68f4426f1

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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.00f8c1fbaafeec46

“I did well. Who do you think I am?”3884af8e068d52d1

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“Of course, you did.”4ee9a466d0d6dc9e

“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?”226cbbfdc328a5ab

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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.8932470fb8affb8e

“I’m fine.”4932df2336d9fc7c

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“Is this fine? You have a fever and can’t even speak properly. Is it because your throat hurts?”3335630a7af8292e

“A little rest will make it better, Young Master.”d93305eedc9621f5

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“…”c787c00d69c2aa4d

“Young Master.”2170d65b9b0a10a8

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“Don’t get sick. You have to live a long time.”44728ad0f777b0ea

“Of course, I’ll live until you get married and have precious children. Only then will I have the face to meet the lady.”8194de1755b7d550

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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.”45e4b36c38aebe68

As he spoke, still holding the wet nurse’s hand tightly, she moved her dry lips and quietly nodded.51c4515b5af4a223

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“Has the doctor been here?”37b812b9c8d00b07

“I’ll get better like this.”de0a9db3a7d2af77

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“You should have called Seok Kyung.”fad86f74a2efd5ee

“How could I call your attending physician for something so trivial? That’s not right.”14d896b3f47ff2f9

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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?”616d099c722f307a

Yeon-oh instructed 859d847131 Ranyoung, who e36649f2f1 was waiting 6c4f1dee1e outside, to 579035527f call Jo ea65a259d1 Myeonghwan. Only after seeing e8ded46b0e her leave did cd19051264 he return inside 159c0ec6de and sit by 9c5cdb06bb the bedside.12ca75e124db35d5

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“Whose stubbornness did you inherit…?”26f7a122fdee1bee

“You raised me, so I must have taken after you.”b29dfe5b00164465

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The wet 2eb6d6eaba nurse sighed 72b6b8b221 softly. Yeon-oh, still 63031bf9fb holding her 453b4bb347 hand, looked d597411234 at her. Through her disheveled hair, 1506a9036f he could see strands 00e9cbbe12 of white hair.1514a74874d253e9

Except for b2a07d0526 when he 841bfb53db was very 0582c6962b young, Yeon-oh 32f704d4a6 had never 74a9989705 shown such 720dae93b4 a side. After gaining some sense, e1e4a11cde he acted like a 93558ec148 little adult. Seeing him display a4be9e18cd a different side d8aeda00f2 and showing signs 5e753c3367 of anxiety, the 386ddc4f9a wet nurse gently 483a41c7fc stroked the back 2b4dc09394 of his hand, 3fc733c386 which was holding 6beb355324 hers.b683f0b2ddd8bd1f

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“If you say things like that, the lady will be upset.”fa221d56e0539ccd

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.bd4f880429a37bf3

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“Young Master, I’m coming in.”b7cf47a0f3fbb71d

Jo Myeonghwan’s voice came from outside. When Yeon-oh glanced back, Jo Myeonghwan entered. He was carrying a medical bag.ef798ebb3e389577

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“You might catch a cold.”d8180efc8974699d

“Indeed, Young Master. Please step back. I’m worried you might catch a cold.”4a186033cf1568f4

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As Jo b316bd90f8 Myeonghwan and cb8b7db45e even the 342aa901e9 wet nurse, 0a96a912cf with a 4abd04d16a worried expression, 833fb454f0 tried to 03a599e863 push him e78cea062c away, Yeon-oh 08084d4309 had no be77560905 choice but 8f32a3a104 to withdraw 5a36811e89 his hand 6095589efd and step 63de47190a back.363666110ecad70f

“It would be best for you to leave now.”270537a2c2764bc0

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Jo Myeonghwan spoke indifferently while checking the wet nurse’s pulse.b3b74a99c37fc790

“It’s not appropriate for you to be in the servants’ quarters, considering your status.”56d217fb1ea0cbe0

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“The wet nurse…”00658d10f906467b

“I understand what the wet nurse means to you. How could I not? But others won’t see it that way.”500d00ae29948867

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“…”e572d319b7a10553

“Please, Young Master. Please do as he says, okay?”d950d3b03a2f5cae

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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.bcd1ef2c8709fc0a

“Get well soon. Once you’re better, I’ll play the geomungo for you with the tune you like.”915a14026802c593

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“Young Master playing the geomungo for me? I must get better quickly.”3d695541549bfd8f

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.fbad179ae18588ed

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