Can I See You Again

The Crown Prince's Guards

From then on, Youra had always met Jun without her brother's knowledge to study. They always met not far from the foot of the mountain.

“You're not with Nana. So, can I take you home?” bargain Jun at the very awkward Youa.

“Kakak didn't allow me to meet anyone, let alone tell others about where we live now,” Youra declined.

“We are not good too far from your area of residence. Your brother must have had good intentions for all of that. Being away from home is a bad thing. Ah, this,” Jun gave a book to Youra.

“We meet two more days in the river of life close to the foot of the mountain. Studying there will be much safer for you. Don't forget to read. It's the best literary book I've ever read".

Youra took the book with pleasure.

“Thank you Teacher Jun,” Youra left Jun and ran home.

**

At the same time, in the palace, Princess Shin sat pensively on her bed in anxiety. He never came out and was just constantly sad. Meanwhile, the palace is busy taking care of Princess Shin's matchmaking with the only son of the minister of finance and taxation.

Knowing the news of her daughter who never went out of her room, the queen and her servants visited the residence of the child to bring her favorite food. He broke in without his daughter's consent.

“Wake up and eat".

A maid of the queen placed a tray containing a lunch for the princess. However, Princess Shin did not rise from his sleep at all. Anxious, the mother approached and helped her daughter sit down.

The queen took a spoonful of rice and tried to feed the child.

“This, eat a little".

Princess Shin whose eyes were swollen from crying all night made the mother confused.

“What happened to my beautiful and cheerful daughter?”.

Princess Shin greeted her mother's mouthful with tears. The mother who saw her daughter was sad so she cried.

“For a long time, I didn't feed you. Please appreciate your mother who is now in front of you ini”. 

Princess Shin whose mouth was full of rice sobbed holding back her cries.

“Mother, I don't want to get married, I beg you,” the child just suddenly begs.

The queen who had been smiling, became angry. He let go of his embrace to the child and stood up as emotions left pain in his heart.

“Are you crazy? Don't you remember how I fought all this time for you guys?!” his mother shouted at him.

Princess Shin was crying even more. Enraged the queen threw the rice bowl out of her hand and was about to leave. But, uh,

“Do you really do all this for your child? I didn't do anything for my son. You do this as a queen, not as a mother".

The stalled queen continued her journey leaving the child's residence. At that time, Prince Yul wanted to visit his brother. However, he saw his emotionless mother come out of the princess residence with tears.

Soon after, Prince Yul met his brother.

“Mr Princess, Prince Yul is here,” report.

Princess Shin swiftly wiped away her tears.

“Let him in,” his orders.

Prince Yul came in and pretended not to know anything. He greeted his brother with kindness and respect.

“Kakak, how are you? It's been a long time, I haven't visited you". Prince Yul smiled sweetly looking happy to meet the older brother.

“Of course, I'm good. This brother of yours, a very cheerful man, have you forgotten? How are you?”.

Prince Yul smiled again.

“Of course, the better after meeting with brother,” replied the sister.

Princess Shin smiled kindly, approaching her sister.

“Takakan, now my sisters have grown up”.

Princess Shin touched her sister's shoulder and hit her softly.

The meeting that day, made Princess Shin's heart a little elated. 

“Sister, I have heard about your matchmaking with the son of a minister. I know the young man, he's very good, and talented. He's also handsome. I'm sure you'll like it".

Princess Shin who had been smiling again showed a sad face. Seeing that, Prince Yul realized that the older brother did not seem to like him.

Since Princess Shin knew the king would not approve of her, she became even more grieved.

“He won't listen to me,” complained the princess.

“What king will also refuse the request of an adult girl?” Prince Yul tries to please his brother.

Princess Shin was silent.

That day, everything went well. The presence of Prince Yul made Princess Shin feel a little calm.  

**

That afternoon, the Crown Prince and Jung Hyun were in the field.

“Crown Prince, shouldn't you rest first. It's already noon, you have to have lunch,” Jung Hyun persuaded the Crown Prince who from morning was just busy in the field watching the prajuts were training.

“Servant,” call the Crown Prince on his servant.

“Bring me two dishes,” the order is swiftly done by the ladies and gentlemen.

Shortly after, the dish arrived. 

“You see that? I could easily get all of that in an instant. Eat that dish for me".

“But, I don't deserve.”.

“Didn't you hear from people? I don't like it if my orders are denied,” quick rebuttal Crown Prince. It scared Jung Hyun.

Jung Hyun, who feared the wrath of Lutra Mahkota, began to eat the food slowly. 

“Wait,” says crown prince.

The Crown Prince then put away the food.

“Only one spoon for one dish when you eat Crown Prince food. You know why?” ask the Crown Prince.

Jung Hyun was silent.

“There are a lot of people trying to get rid of me. Being the Crown Prince's bodyguard, means there's a lot you have to sacrifice. Including your life". 

The Crown Prince took the bow and released his arrow. Amazingly, the arrow hit the target. Seeing him, Jung Hyun looked at the Crown Prince in fear.

“I don't know who you're working for, but I'll make sure you bow to me,” said the Crown Prince who left Jung Hyun there.

A moment after the Crown Prince left, the sky seemed to turn dark following the earthy rumbling sound. He thought, that's a bad sign.

Back then, Jung Hyun could only be silent on the spot.

Meanwhile, Prince Yul who was still walking in the palace, accidentally saw Jung Hyun speechless looking at the sky. He approached the young man.

“Very nice isn't it, being the Crown Prince's bodyguard?”.p

Prince Yul's greeting surprised Jung Hyun.

“Welcome prince,” hunchback respectfully.

Prince Yul sat down near Jung Hyun standing up.

“You're not curious about his face? You stand near her almost every day, is that so much fun?”.

Jung Hyun only blinked a few times. However, he resolutely answered the prince's question.

“As his bodyguard, I feel very comfortable with the Crown Prince. I respect his whole decision. About the face she always covered, it seems like I'm not the first one to get used to it. If nothing else, I'll excuse you, Your Highness the Prince".

Prince Yul laughed at Jung Hyun's reply.

“I heard you were Lee Young's friend. Hearing of the news of his family's death, do you think he's still alive?” 

Jung Hyun who was about to leave stopped and turned back.

“Hopefully".

Jung Hyun bowed again and left Prince Yul.

It's very incomprehensible, about destiny and overlapping lives. Walking on destiny was like crashing through a great spinning wheel endlessly. Slipping down while running is certain. But the ones who remained standing, after falling so many times, were only those who had the zeal to live in this world with high empathy.

So, what, if the empathy that has been awaited, apparently karma that began to approach?