Realize I Need You's

Episode 52 - Stay by My Side

Unknowingly, long ago I saw the state of the citizens are sad. Until accidentally our gazes met each other at the crossroads in front of the Village Hall of Medicine.

" Hyun Jae ? " (ask physician Li who just came out )

" Healer Li, why are you here as well ? " (just pretend I don't know)

" A pointless question. Of course you're here to treat them all "

Physician Li simply laughed lightly as he replied

" Yes, you already know the answer to "

" What are you doing here ? "

" Eh, ah, that. I was sent by the Crown Princess to help find a supply of clean water in the Western part of the Kingdom. "

Physician Li looked silent and was thinking.

" Ooh, why didn't I see you in the group ? "

" really ? I was in the back row earlier. Never mind, don't discuss. I'm short, of course you don't see me. " (my answer diverts )

" All right, cut it out. It's good to see you here. Come on, I'll take you to the resting place first "

The healer Li patted me on the shoulder and we walked side by side.

" No, can't the water problem not be postponed ? I'll start doing my job right away "

" Aren't you tired ? "

" Tired, but the crown princess has entrusted this task to me. I should be able to help as soon as possible. "

" Alright " (the physician Li smiled with satisfaction)

After leaving some duties to the local healers and nurses, Physician Li took me and the Village Leader to see the state of the drinking water well. We headed for a bucket well covered in wooden cover near the wall.

" This is our only source of drinking water" (clearly village leader )

He ordered one to draw water from it.

" The water was already polluted. " (add physician Li spoke )

I also looked for a moment and then noticed a bucket of water that was placed in the well. It cannot be said that the water looks dirty and there are some sand and other unknown mixtures.

" This water is not suitable for consumption. Is there really only one of these wells ? " (question to the village leader and healer Li )

The Village Leader showed a reluctant expression that I could hardly understand, like there was something hidden by him. Another case with healer Li who like to continue to be aware of every movement of the village leader.

" Ahem ! " (my reprimand disperse the reverie of them both)

" Is there any more wells besides this ? "

Just contact them again aware of the situation before him at this time.

" There was, but the Well was dry a week ago." (exclaimed healer Li ahead of the village leader )

The next second the village leader took us to see the state of the other well. This one is parallel to the ground without a high wall. Covered by some dry ones. Srek srekk., healer Li got rid of all the midribs.

I approached and looked inside, completely dried up without a hint of water.

" There's no more water, why are you so stubborn. We just use the water from the well, just clean a little and cook longer. " (Obviously the village leader was upset)

Me and Physician Li who were crouching were simultaneously glancing at the village leader who remained standing haughty in surprise.

" Akhh, stop. I still have business to do. You guys just keep busy here. " (patting his clothes rough and leaving us just like that)

" He looks suspicious" (said healer Li looked at me )

" Yes, it's like that " (add I nodded )

" Hmmm "we sighed together to see the dry well that spread open in front of us.

" Healer Li, you are suspicious as well. "

" What ? " (asked physician Li half surprised at my statement)

He looked at me waiting for my next words.

" Aren't you much to do ? why did you keep following me ? "

" Ah yes, I was just worried " (heal Li stopped talking and looked around before continuing )

" Worried ? " (manyu wait for an explanation without consciously turning to and fro )

" I'm sure it's not an ordinary plague, it's someone's will. "

" Come." healer Li grabbed my shoulders and we spoke closer. Uncomfortable adjacent to the opposite sex that I still have to hide behind the clothes of a man I can only immerse in meetings.

" First of all, I was here a few months ago and things got a little better. Then the clear well water turned murky after I came back here again because I heard the outbreak was getting worse. Second, there's some weird gurgling around here. Thirdly, they look calmer and do not contract the plague. " (healer whispered slowly Li)

" So, healer Li is already suspecting some people here ? "

" Yes" ( replied healer Li sure )

" Therefore, stay by my side. I'll protect you. "

The last sentence that physician Li said successfully made me feel that this state of affairs was worse than ordinary natural disasters.

In another sense, they are free to kill anyone through an alibi infected with a cholera outbreak.

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The Royal Palace :

~Tong Ju Shirt

" Seowu, has the Crown Princess returned yet ? "

" It should be on its way, Wangseja." (answered Seowu )

" All right "

Wangseja Yong Ju again sat down restlessly which was still struggling in his mind. Then again occupied himself with the affairs of the Palace.

" Her Majesty the king of dataaanggg " ( cried Kasim in front of the entrance ).

Simultaneously Wangseja Yong Ju and Seowu stood in salute. The King took the Crown Prince's seat and sat with a tangled look on his face.

" How was your investigation of the Plague in the Western part of the Kingdom ? " (ask the King to start the conversation)

" Abserving His Majesty. I have not found a definite cause, from the news brought by the eyes of the plague kingdom caused by the state of the dirty Village "

" Huffa. I can't believe the outbreak that started getting better is getting worse. I heard they've been doing big clean-ups all over the area. "

" It's still a mystery to this day. "

" Then, what about the problem of mountain bandits stealing funds for plague relief ? "

" Your highness report, I've checked all the mountain bandits. But nothing suspicious or left the slightest evidence at the scene. "

" Father, if I may I will go out of the palace to be able to investigate more freely." (plus Wangseja Yong Ju asked for King's approval)

" all right. But keep your safety in check. Seowu, you should be more vigilant to protect the Crown Prince "

" Good, your majesty." (quickly Seowu answered )

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" Uaaaaakhhhhhhh "The professor who became the teacher of the little prince Ye Jun cried out hysterically as soon as the ground he was stepping on collapsed and he fell into the hole he had dug. A basin containing water he carried anywhere was thrown further while the turtles in it fell on the head of the professor with the shell below.

" Okay. " (her reflexes are whistling )

While the little prince Ye Jun seemed to be holding back a laugh and continued to sit at his study table quietly.

" Prince, ii i this... " (The eunuch companion of the little prince Ye Jun stuttered without being able to do anything)

" Ssttt "

Little prince Ye Jun's cue to his personal eunuch and the drama begins.

" Haaa "little prince Ye Jun acted astonished and then approached looking at the side of the hole.

" Teacher, are you okay ? what happened, it was strange. Wahh, why is there such a big hole here. "

For a moment the professor then realized the small prince Ye Jun's behavior.

" Little prince, I know this must have been you. " (reply the professor growled)

Little Prince Ye Jun was surprised to hear his teacher's 100% guess right on target.

" Guru, you're so great. Just this time I acknowledged the prowess of mu👍 " (added little prince Ye Jun while brandishing both thumbs of his hands )

" Hufft.. What sins did I commit in my life before to have an uncivilized disciple. I swear not to be human if not to resign right now. " (the professor muttered while holding his throbbing head)

The professor's face turned resignedly immediately knowing the uncivilized student admitted his actions at that moment. What hurt him more was that he could not punish a little prince.

Prince Yong Hwa who had been watching them from above smiled at their behavior and then he descended from the upper attic.

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