“Ye-ryeong, try this. How’s the seasoning? Is it too salty?”
The day Tae-jo and Se-kyung agreed upon.
As soon as Ye-ryeong, who came to her in-laws’ house right after work, received a piece of tteokgalbi from Mother-in-law, she ate it.
The meat in her mouth melted without any toughness. The seasoning wasn’t too bland or too salty, just right for eating with rice.
“No, it’s perfect.”
“Really? How about the broth for the hot pot over there? I wonder if the food is too greasy.”
Ye-ryeong laughed while looking at the table that seemed about to collapse.
The day before, when she received a call from Mother-in-law and visited her in-laws, she heard a nagging remark, saying that even though she knew Tae-jo was meeting Se-kyung, she didn’t say anything.
At that time, when Ye-ryeong was asked what kind of food she would like, she replied, ‘Last time we had a meal together, maybe because of morning sickness, I couldn’t eat seafood. Besides, when I asked Se-kyung, she said she would prefer the usual food she eats.’
‘That must be a polite thing to say. No matter what, it’s the first time Tae-jo is meeting her, so how can we treat her so simply?’
Even though she said that, the usual dishes they prepared weren’t simple.
Whenever the family gathered, Mother-in-law always prepared elaborate dishes, and the variety of side dishes increased by about six more than usual, as Hong Mother-in-law had heard.
And today, with Se-kyung coming over, Mother-in-law seemed to have brought her cooking skills to the highest level.
With a beef bulgogi hot pot full of vegetables and meat, tteokgalbi, galbijjim, and steamed chicken.
Including neatly arranged side dishes, it was at a level that was not inferior to a decent buffet.
“Ye-ryeong, what time is it now? They said they would come by 7.”
“It’s almost time. Let me check.”
Ye-ryeong, who came out of the kitchen, took out her phone. Since the young master is driving, should I call Se-kyung to confirm? she thought.
After hesitating for a moment, Ye-ryeong turned on the intercom to check the front gate.
“Huh?”
She brought her face close to the monitor. Instead of coming in through the door, a couple was lingering outside.
“Darling, what are you doing?”
“Nothing.”
Ye-ryeong turned off the intercom and smiled brightly at her husband as she walked out of the entrance.
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“Whew.”
Standing in front of the door, Se-kyung took a deep breath. Her heart pounded as if she had just run a 100-meter dash.
“You don’t have to be so nervous.”
“How can I not be nervous? Wasn’t Tae-jo calm when he met my mom?”
“There was a moment when I thought I might have to reveal that I’m the baby’s father later, but other than that. I’ll be right next to you, what’s there to worry about.”
Tae-jo tightly held Se-kyung’s hand. Although it was reassuring to have him by her side, she couldn’t help but feel nervous when thinking about Mother’s face in the photo.
Even in the entertainment industry, where there are many middle-aged actresses overflowing with charisma, Marquis’s charisma overwhelmed them even more.
She is also nicknamed ‘Madam Bum.’ Can she stand confidently in front of her?
‘No, even if you enter a tiger’s den, you can survive as long as you keep your wits about you. As long as I keep my wits about me…’
As Se-kyung resolved herself, the moment she was about to ring the doorbell of the tiger’s den arrived. Beyond the silent gate, footsteps resounded heavily.
Unconsciously tensing up, Se-kyung stuck close to Tae-jo. Simultaneously, with a creaking sound, the door opened, revealing Ye-ryeong.
“What are you doing? Come in.”
“I was just about to come in now.”
At Tae-jo’s words, Ye-ryeong smiled brightly. She took Se-kyung’s frozen hand without realizing it.
“Hurry in. The food is all getting cold. Everyone’s been waiting for how long.”
“Oh, have you been waiting long?”
“It’s not that. Since they said they would come at 7, everyone finished work early and has been watching the clock. Mother is asking why you haven’t come yet.”
Se-kyung murmured, ‘Should we have come earlier?’ Ye-ryeong, sticking close to the nervous Se-kyung, opened her mouth.
“Don’t be too nervous. Mother seems to be looking forward to meeting Se-kyung. Especially since she saw the variety of delicious dishes she prepared.”
“You don’t have to worry so much.”
“How can you say that? You’re going to be the second daughter-in-law. And by the way, let me tell you, our mother is weak to small and delicate things. If she seems like she might shout loudly, just put your hand on your forehead and pretend to faint.”
“That’s a great piece of advice.”
Listening quietly from the side, Tae-jo interjected, warning her not to follow that advice.
Ye-ryeong, who passed through the well-kept garden and arrived in front of the two-story building, opened the door.
“Mother, the young master and Se-kyung are here.”
Ye-ryeong, who loudly announced the arrival of the two, gestured for them to come in. Se-kyung put on a determined face and entered the house.
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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