With a curious glint in his eyes, Yeonu questioned DaeBok.
In response to DaeBok’s sulky expression, Yeonu tilted his head.
It wasn’t a situation where Choa was angry with DaeBok.
Could it be that Miss Choa is just a person who feels embarrassed easily?
Choa was not angry with DaeBok.
Could it be that Miss Choa is a person who feels embarrassed easily?
“Hmm… What did you do to upset Miss Choa again?”
“What did I do! I just…”
At that moment, Choa’s desperate voice could be heard from outside the room.
“Mother! Mother!”
“?”
“?
Reacting to Choa’s urgent voice, Yeonu and DaeBok stood up from their seats.
Without a chance to go out, Choa suddenly burst into the room.
With tears streaming down her face, Choa, bewildering DaeBok, said, “Mother, Mother…!”
As DaeBok approached, Choa sat down abruptly in her place.
With a vacant expression, Choa, tears rolling down her face, held out a letter she was holding.
“Mother sent this…”
Yeonu took the letter Choa offered and began to read it aloud.
The contents of the letter were roughly as follows:
“If you stay with me, you will be in danger, so I will leave first. Forgive your ugly mother. Now, you are not safe either. It is better to give up HyeMinSeo; it is dangerous. Now, you must live a new life…”
“Mother, there’s no way she would suddenly leave like this…!”
Choa stared at the empty space as if she couldn’t believe that Myeong-ok had left.
At that moment, Geon entered the room.
“What’s all this noise?”
“Lord Gwangho! Come quickly!”
Yeonu rushed to Geon, showing him the letter left by Myeong-ok.
Reading the letter, Geon furrowed his brow slightly and asked Choa.
“What have you heard from your mother before?”
“Nothing special. She has never left so suddenly like this…!”
“Perhaps any repeated actions or habits?”
“Habits…?”
Choa hesitated for a moment in thought, then reluctantly spoke.
“We moved frequently. There was never a time when we stayed in one place for more than a year.”
“Again?”
“Again… She… Usually didn’t talk to anyone other than me and Sua. She didn’t go out at all…”
“Living in hiding seems appropriate.”
“What? I just thought she was afraid of people…”
Choa recalled Myeong-ok’s past behaviors.
She never talked to anyone other than family. All the responsibilities outside were Choa’s, and Myeong-ok never went out.
There had never been any mention of friends or acquaintances, and there had never been any mention of relatives or extended family.
Choa had simply thought that Myeong-ok lacked social skills, but thinking about her past actions, the phrase “living in hiding” seemed to fit.
“Come to think of it, she was afraid of attracting attention. She told me not to create any noticeable incidents, even for me.”
“Is there anyone who might hold a grudge against her?”
“She didn’t meet people, so there was no one to hold a grudge…”
“I guess she didn’t work separately. Do you know what she did in the past?”
“I heard she worked as a palace maid 18 years ago…”
Geon began organizing Choa’s words in his mind.
Hiding Myeong-ok, the attack by Kim Tae-seok from the medical office, the contents of the letter, and the overly fearful attitude when facing Geon.
The purpose of Kim Tae-seok’s visit last night might not be solely Yeonu. If the person Kim Tae-seok was targeting wasn’t Yeonu but Myeong-ok? Or perhaps both of them?
Kim Tae-seok targeting someone was likely closely related to the circumstances of the palace. Myeong-ok’s past involvement with the medical office was enough of a connection. Furthermore, Kim Tae-seok had deep ties to the Crown Prince. So, the likelihood of the Crown Prince being involved in Kim Tae-seok’s background was high.
Myeong-ok hiding the reason she had to live hidden even from her child indicated that it was related to something dangerous.
The way she feared Geon also added certainty to his assumptions.
“It seems your mother has been running away to avoid the eyes of the palace people.”
“So, the man from yesterday is related to the palace too…?”
“Yes.”
“What on earth is going on…?”
Amidst the sudden events, the confused Choa lost her thoughts once again.
DaeBok, who had been listening beside them, spoke up.
“I will try to find out about your mother’s whereabouts. Don’t worry; she will be safe.”
“D-Daebok Nari…”
When Choa looked at DaeBok with teary eyes, Yeonu cautiously asked, “But is it okay for you to quit working at HyeMinSeo?”
“Ah…”
A sigh escaped Choa’s lips. Losing family, home, and job all at once was an unimaginable loss for her.
Knowing how much Choa had suffered as the head of the family and how hard she had worked to become a medical assistant, Yeonu couldn’t fathom her feelings.
However, they didn’t know when Kim Tae-seok might come and pose a threat to Choa.
Considering the potential danger, quitting HyeMinSeo might be the right choice, as mentioned in Myeong-ok’s letter.
Choa, who had experienced too much in a short time, let out a bitter laugh.
“Haha, that’s right… I don’t even have a place to live now. If I quit HyeMinSeo, what will Sua and I eat and live on…?”
At that moment, an idea occurred to Yeonu, who grabbed Geon’s sleeve and asked carefully, “Nari, isn’t there no need for a medical assistant in Gwangho Army unit?”
“A medical assistant?”
“Yes. Now that I think about it, our unit doesn’t seem to have a separate medical officer or medical assistant.”
“Hmm…”
With the increase in trainees recently, injuries during training were inevitable.
Moreover, in case of a battle, there was a need for a medical professional to treat the wounded.
So, if a medical assistant entered the Gwangho Army unit, where there was currently no medical personnel, it wouldn’t be a bad thing.
Shifting his gaze to Choa, Geon asked, “Would you consider coming into the Gwangho Army unit? If you agree, we can probably take care of your meals as well.”
“Yes, Miss Choa! I will be your companion in the Gwangho Army unit. I can also play with Miss Sua from time to time.”
DaeBok chimed in as well.
Entering the Gwangho Army unit would allow her to utilize her skills, earn money, and ensure meals and personal safety.
Choa, once again with teary eyes, bowed to Geon.
“T-Thank you. Receiving help every time, how can I repay this kindness…”
“It’s really fortunate, Miss!”
Seeing Choa finding stability, even Yeonu felt relieved.
Yeonu raised his thumb and presented it to Geon.
Following suit, Geon imitated Yeonu’s gesture and asked, “What does this mean?”
“Oh, it means ‘the best.'”
“The best…?”
“Yes. Gwangho Army Nari is the best!”
Yeonu chuckled and extended his thumb once again.
Geon’s ears turned slightly red at the sudden display.
If it means ‘the best,’ does it mean I am the best? Is he expressing affection for me in this crowded place?
Sometimes Yeonu’s unexpected actions bewildered him, but he didn’t expect him to be so bold.
Geon stiffly raised his thumb towards Yeonu.
“…You’re the best too.”
“Huh…?”
With those words, Geon swiftly left the quarters as if escaping.
Only the three who didn’t understand English nodded awkwardly at the sudden praise.
Cold Male Lead Became My Clingy Husband (Female-Dominant)
Feng Bai Su transmigrated into a matriarchal novel, becoming the sister of the female protagonist and the Seventh Princess of the Feng Ling Kingdom.
After working herself to death in her previous life, finally reincarnating as a princess, she only wanted to be a lazy fish who could eat, sleep, and play.
Until she met the male protagonist from the book, Wei Jing Mo, and he took a liking to her!
Wei Jing Mo is the top young man in Feng Ling City, talented in both appearance and ability, from a prestigious family, with a cold and otherworldly appearance, a figure like the bright moon in the hearts of noble ladies. It was thought that only the most powerful and talented noble lady in Feng Ling City would be worthy of such a brilliant young man. Who knew that this young gentleman would secretly admire the infamous Seventh Princess?
Short scene 1:
Feng Bai Su looked at the young man crying like a pear blossom in the rain before her, and couldn’t help but doubt her life.
Wasn’t the male lead described as a cold and otherworldly figure in the book?
Then who was this poor little thing crying with swollen red eyes and tear-stained face?
Short scene 2:
Wei Jing Mo stared intently at Feng Bai Su who was about to go out, wanting to say, “Be careful on the road.”
Before he could speak, Feng Bai Su suddenly bent down and bit his cheek.
Her peach blossom eyes were full of disdain: “Tsk! You’re so clingy!”
Wei Jing Mo: “…”
A talented fox spirit female lead with a flirtatious appearance but actually abstinent VS A cold-looking but actually naive and clingy little jealous male lead