The Secret Night at Unyeon Palace (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 75

Yeo Ri, holding the paper in her hands, stared at him with astonished eyes.

“This is… Your Excellency.”

Yeo Ri swallowed the sobs escaping through her clenched teeth and let tears stream down her face.

“This isn’t about me forgiving you as a favor—nor is it about understanding you. It’s simply because I believe her feelings toward you must be the same as mine.”

Unable to hold back any longer, Yeo Ri began to cry bitterly.

Then, she knelt before him.

“I’ve committed an unforgivable sin. My foolishness led me to do something I should never have done. Please forgive me.”

“Forgiveness isn’t something you ask of me—it’s something you must beg from your mistress. She’s the one who chose to overlook your suspicious behavior. Do you know why I’m granting you your freedom? Because I can no longer keep you inside the palace. It’s wise to eliminate potential trouble before it grows. Above all, I refuse to let *her* get hurt because of you.”

His voice was quiet, yet resolute.

Yeo Ri swallowed her suppressed sobs, tears flowing silently.

“If I simply expelled you, she wouldn’t feel at ease either. That’s why I’m granting you freedom—so don’t act foolishly again. Understood?”

Yeo Ri checked the slave emancipation document in her hand once more, then lit it on fire with trembling fingers.

Her gaze, having watched the ashes flutter away, slowly lifted to meet his.

“Please tell me what I must do from now on. I’ll do anything.”

“Become Prince Seongwon’s concubine—not as his plaything, but to make him truly fall in love with you. If you don’t want to be called a lowborn woman, you’ll have to strive relentlessly. You *must* become his concubine. Afterward, report to me whatever he does. Can you do that?”

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