The Secret Night at Unyeon Palace (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 96

Eun Seol took out her inkstone after a long while and began grinding ink.

Though she also wished to paint, she had simply missed the rich scent of fresh ink.

After grinding for some time, she had no choice but to push the inkstone aside when Court Lady Eom abruptly declared she would organize the winter clothes.

“Why bother taking out winter clothes already?”

“Winter will be here before we know it. Preparing now will keep us from being overwhelmed later.”

“Who am I to argue with your determination? Go ahead as you please.”

She knew well that Court Lady Eom’s true intent wasn’t merely sorting winter garments.

Ever since Eun Joo had left for Gyeongju, Eun Seol had struggled to steady her heart—and to help, Court Lady Eom deliberately created daily chores to exhaust her physically.

Aware of this kindness, Eun Seol feigned ignorance and played along; perhaps it was for this reason that her hollow sorrow had become bearable.

“Since they were stored well, nothing seems to need mending. We’ll only need to air them out on a sunny day.”

While inspecting the garments taken from the chest, Court Lady Eom picked up the vest gifted last winter by Chief Manager Choi and examined it closely from all angles.

“The color is truly exquisite, and the stitching is far from ordinary. How could anyone choose such a perfect shade for you, Madam? It’s as if they measured it while standing right beside you.”

As she unfolded the vest, Court Lady Eom tilted her head, puzzled.

“Yet, such superb embroidery—why place it in a spot so hidden it’s nearly invisible?”

Embroidery? There was embroidery on the vest?

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