Without a hint of surprise, Yeonhwa calmly spoke.
“My son detests getting involved with Seomun. However, he suddenly wants to become Seomun’s successor because he says he wants the woman he loves.”
Caught off guard by the unexpected words, Taehui was momentarily stunned.
“Do you think I’m the kind of person who would force a son who dislikes it to take a seat in Seomun?”
A cold gaze silently demanded an answer from Taehui.
This situation felt awkward for Taehui. Who is this woman to come and question me like this, and why am I sitting here, being dragged into this?
Though she didn’t understand, Taehui decided to provide an answer.
“I did say those words to Sa Jun.”
Upon Taehui’s response, Yeonhwa let out a light sigh.
“I think Taehui’s more than well aware of my son’s financial situation now. Is it not enough, or is there something lacking?”
What is this lady saying? Taehui’s initially calm gaze sharpened.
Whether Yeonhwa noticed the change in her gaze or not, she calmly continued.
“Don’t take it the wrong way. It’s just a question trying to understand Taehui’s feelings.”
If she understood my feelings, shouldn’t she refrain from saying such things?
“You might not know, Taehui, but I think you should be aware of how free-spirited Sa Jun is. Forcing such a person into Seomun, isn’t that an unthinkable act?”
Listening to her, Taehui couldn’t believe what she was hearing.
Not only the words themselves but Yeonhwa’s pretense of caring for Sa Jun was more unbelievable.
“Taehui might not know, but becoming the successor and the leader of a group is an incredibly challenging task. It’s tough for the person involved, but it’s also hard for the wife and children. My family is like that now, considering my family used to be like that.”
“Are you here to boast about being born with a silver spoon in your mouth and being part of a royal family?”
Yeonhwa looked slightly surprised, but that expression was short-lived. With an elegant smile, she casually replied,
“I’m not trying to boast. I’ve always naturally accepted my situation from birth, but I thought I should inform Taehui, as you might not be aware. I’m not trying to brag.”
Alright then, I’ll hear you out, but feel free to speak. With that thought, Taehui firmly pressed her lips together.
“Discipline is strict, and everywhere you go, eyes follow you. Every gaze, word, and gesture must be carefully considered.”
Understood, with an expression indicating sufficient understanding, Taehui nodded slightly.
Encouraged by this, Yeonhwa continued her words.
“My husband is always busy and comes home late. Although he loves our child, he must be strict, and he must consider others more than me. Having a proper family meal is difficult.”
“…”.
“Why do ordinary people marry conglomerate heirs and divorce later because they can’t stand it? And why do divorced conglomerate heirs end up remarrying into a similar household? If it’s not ingrained from birth, you can never bear it.”
With a genuinely concerned expression, Yeonhwa looked at Taehui.
“Is it only Taehui? My son, Sa Jun, also struggled with the etiquette and rules he had to observe in a strict environment. That’s why he gained independence at a young age.”
Why does the neat way Sa Jun handled chopsticks and his well-practiced dining etiquette come to mind like a habit?
“Since then, Sa Jun has been living freely, doing what he wants. It’s like asking Taehui to go back into a cage. My daughter is struggling because of it, and I don’t want my son to live like that either.”
Taehui subtly narrowed her eyes. It bothered her that Yeonhwa expressed it as “my son” rather than using Sa Jun’s name.
“For the sake of my son’s freedom, I’m willing to do anything. If Sa Jun isn’t satisfied with his financial situation, I can return the assets to Taehui. If he desires honor, just tell me the company and position he wants. I have that much influence.”
If Taehui hadn’t heard the story from Yongjin, she might have been completely taken in by Yeonhwa’s graceful and noble appearance.
However, through Taehui’s eyes, the genuine nature of Yeonhwa hidden beneath the elegant mask was revealed.
Naming her son ‘one who wishes for death’ in Chinese characters, praying for a life without a drop of blood mixed, pretending to be a gentle and good mother while conscious of others’ eyes—this was a vile nature concealed behind an elegant mask.
Suppressing the anger rising like a blazing pillar, Taehui managed her expression.
“So, Madam, are you asking me to intervene within the limits of what I want so that Sa Jun won’t enter Seomun again?”
Yeonhwa, deceived by Taehui’s calm tone devoid of any anger, straightened her posture and smiled gracefully.
It was a caring and merciful appearance fitting for a conglomerate’s wife.
“As Executive Vice President praised, Taehui is indeed wise.”
Hearing praise she rarely heard, Taehui almost burst out laughing.
When scheming men desperately battle for her favor in the male harem
This one’s also on my reread list! The rivalry, scheming between the men in the imperial harem are just as intense and thrilling as in classic palace drama novels, where concubines fight to the death. Give it a read, girls! I promise you won’t be disappointed.
Synopsis:
“I am not worthy of her… but I still want to be by her side, even if only as a loyal dog…”
Those were the painful whispers of Yue Guanyi – the proud Crown Prince of the Great Qi, who was torn between deep love and a guilty conscience. Despite holding the supreme power of the Imperial Guard, he still could not forget the dark past when he was sold into a brothel.
Fate played a cruel twist when Qiu Shuzhi – a young female official who had just passed the imperial examinations with top honors – stepped into his life. She did not know that she was the one who had saved him from a tragic fate many years ago. And now, her heart was the target of pursuit for both Yue Guanyi and the powerful Empress Dowager Qin Qing.
While Yue Guanyi only dared to silently care for and protect the one he loved from afar, the Empress Dowager Qin Qing openly expressed his feelings and did not hesitate to take advantage of his power to approach Qiu Shuzhi. The covert struggle between the two most powerful forces in the imperial court began…
Trigger warning: All men in this novel are yandere style.
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