Her return

The doors opened as a royal attendant said.

Prieness Raelyn is entering.

She walked towards the altar of the king. Stamping her feet on the floors of Gusum feeling how cool the kings courtyard was.

The kings courtyard a place she never thought or dreamt of returning to.

"greetings your majesty" she bows

The king raises his head.

It's been forever since we last saw. He takes a sip from his tea.

Hows the Duke. He looks straight into her eyes demanding an answer.

He is dead your majesty.

That was long anticipated. I don't have much to say. But from this day onwards you'll live in Gusum in the palace. As a princess.

Thank you for your benevolence your majesty.

Bear in mind. This is Chans birthday request. Don't cause trouble and most importantly know your place.

I am forever grateful to His highness. But I would like to make a request.

Request. Go on.

Let me see my mother. The kings disgusted face was clearly visible. She immediately fell on her knees.

Your majesty I haven't seen my mother in years I barely even remember what she looks like. Please let me see her even if it's very brief.

In anger the king throws his cup leaving a smashing sound. Causing her to quail.

There was tension.

You indolent fool isn't you being here enough how much more do you want.

You should leave.

Your majesty please.

The king orders the royal guards to throw her out. She is held by the arm as she continued to scream. Your majesty please.

She couldn't hold the tears but not the sadness.

The king also seemed destressd. He couldn't help but think of queen Yoo.

Who was sent on exile. It surely brought the memories.

Raelyn still outside the kings courtyard. Hears a voice from behind.

My lady! Cheer up. It was her royal attendant Ellen.

Raelyn and Ellen walk over to a lake that was near the palace. Raelyn sat there still remembering the days when she would go flower picking with the king. And his servants would say behind his back.

"is this the king Gilbert we knew"

Surely he could do anything for his little girl.

Killing an attendant that made her cry. She was precious to him. But one day she called out "father" to her surprise the king shutthe door behind her. Leaving her with no mother or father. She practically became invincible. When ever she was hungry no one came. Feeling a attom of rejection she went to the kings Courtyard and overheard. "send her to kitan. She shall marry the Duke to strengthen alliance. Of what use is she to me.ensure she never set eyes on her mother and prepare her for the marriage"

"father" she screams out from behind.

The royal guards were about to take her out side. But the king speaks up.

"never call me your father again. And I hope I never set my eyes on you again. You remind me too much of your mother"