Seeing Yeonwoo’s pleased expression, Biyeong replied with a refined smile and whispered to himself.

Yeonwoo was only momentarily distracted by her unfamiliar curiosity.

By the time the flames of that curiosity extinguished, Yeonwoo would come to realize.

The place that suited her best was right next to Biyeong.

As Biyeong entered the bedroom with a bowl of porridge, the appetizing smell stimulated Yeonwoo’s nose.

The abalone porridge proudly displayed a delightful appearance with an appetizing aroma.

Even though Yeonwoo had eaten the porridge Geon made a while ago, seeing the porridge made by Biyeong reignited her appetite.
Biyeong presented the abalone porridge that he had carefully prepared to Yeonwoo.

“Eat. It’s abalone porridge.”

“Abalone? Is it the abalone that ascends to the king’s table?”

At the mention of abalone, Yeonwoo, who was lying down, sat up abruptly.

Abalone is such a rare and valuable ingredient that she couldn’t even imagine eating abalone dishes.

Who would say that abalone isn’t good for the body? Just hearing the name seemed to have some efficacy, judging by Yeonwoo’s immediate reaction.

Biyeong nodded with a gentle smile.

“Yes, it’s that abalone.”

“How did you get it? Can you really give me such a precious abalone?”

“I obtained it through Father and someone I know well. And don’t say such disheartening words. It’s because it’s you, Yeonwoo.”

“Really… Is today not a day for strange events?”

What kind of day could today be? Yeonwoo made a bewildered expression.

From Geon’s cooking to the precious abalone porridge made by Biyeong, she had never experienced such hospitality on her birthday.

It might sound silly, but Yeonwoo even thought she would be happy if she fell ill every day.

When Yeonwoo was about to take a spoonful of porridge, Biyeong gently wrapped his hand around Yeonwoo’s wrist holding the spoon.

“Wait. It’s hot; don’t eat it right away.”

Taking the spoon from Yeonwoo, Biyeong blew on the porridge to cool it down.

Once the porridge was reasonably cooled, Biyeong scooped it up with the spoon and brought it to Yeonwoo’s lips.

“There, ah, try it.”

“Ah~.”

Yeonwoo opened her mouth, and Biyeong fed her the abalone porridge.

“Sip!”

Seeing Yeonwoo’s eyes widen in surprise, it was clear without words how delicious Biyeong’s abalone porridge was.

“How does it taste?”

“It’s really delicious!”

“I thought it would suit your taste. Now, again, ah, try it.”

“Ah~!”

The scene of Yeonwoo and Biyeong was similar to a baby bird receiving food from its mother. Yeonwoo received the porridge Biyeong offered, gulping it down.

Yeonwoo was accustomed to Biyeong’s touch, which had taken care of her like a younger sister since childhood. That’s why she readily accepted Biyeong’s touch. However, in Geon’s eyes, that scene was quite displeasing.

Seeing the affectionate interaction between Yeonwoo and Biyeong, one of Geon’s eyebrows twitched in annoyance.

‘Why is she accepting that so readily?’

Though Geon felt that Yeonwoo looked pitiful, he also felt a sense of frustration.

Comparing the porridge made by Biyeong to the one he made, there was an undeniable difference from the texture.

In appearance, smell, and taste, it was evident that Biyeong’s porridge was more delicious.

Yeonwoo ate both the porridge Geon made and the one made by Biyeong with the same relish.

However, in Geon’s eyes, due to Biyeong’s words earlier, it seemed like she was enjoying Biyeong’s porridge more.

Maybe it was because of what Biyeong said earlier. Geon couldn’t shake off the feeling of being an unwanted guest in the comfortable atmosphere between the two.

Unable to let Biyeong take away the care for Yeonwoo like this, Geon couldn’t endure it.
After Yeonwoo finished the abalone porridge, it was Geon’s turn to step forward. Geon took out a herbal medicine that had been prepared in his internal clinic and offered it to Yeonwoo.

“This is medicinal herbs from my clinic. It was made by the best physicians in Joseon, so make sure to eat it all without leaving any.”

Geon emphasized the word ‘best’ unusually strongly. Originally, he had no plans to make such a fuss, but seeing Biyeong, he felt a sense of urgency.

Yeonwoo asked again with her curious eyes.

“Wait, wasn’t the medicine from my clinic something only palace people could eat?”

“It’s nothing to bring you one dose of medicine.”

“I never thought I’d be trying medicine from the internal clinic.”

It was an unimaginable experience for Yeonwoo to eat the internal clinic’s special medicinal herbs, which only the privileged could enjoy.

However, good medicine was said to be bitter. The smell of the medicinal herbs was overwhelmingly strong, so the moment Yeonwoo put the medicine in her mouth, she immediately withdrew, feeling the bitterness.

“Ugh! The medicine is too bitter!”

“As bitter as it is good for your body. Swallow it all.”

Since Geon had forcefully brought the bitter medicine close to Yeonwoo’s nose, she had no choice but to force it down.