chapter four: Deep hatred for her( Edited)

AT THE IMPERIAL PALACE OF THE EMPEROR'S MOTHER

"Imperial mother, don't you think that you've been too harsh with that palace maid? after all it is not entirely her fault that this unfortunate incident happened" . A young lady clasping her arms around the dowager's arm inquired carefully.

Empress dowager Min who was walking around with her daughter- in -law lady Seo-yun of the Choi clan, for a stroll pressed her lips into thin line as her smile turned to a scowl.

She suddenly halted but resumed walking, she doesn't want that lowly one's name to be mentioned to her... oh how she hates those born lowly who tries to latch unto the powerful ones.

Of all the people she wanted ,it had to be her only son and emperor of the nation.

She won't forgive her for almost making her lose her only son and emperor of the nation.

Lady Seo-yun was asking not because she liked the lady in question but remain innocent for she knew the emperor dotes on her deeply. She's probably the only woman the emperor has in mind.

The only way she can get closer to the emperor is by not making trouble with the lady .

Recalling back to the incident that almost threw the palace into mourning, her body shivered as she witnessed the emperor saving her from a near-death experience which almost cost him his life.

Presently, imperial doctors are fighting tooth and nail to save him from the jaws of death .

The imperial mother swore never to forgive the female fatale who seduced her son to the point of helplessness.

Lady Seo-yun is a well refined lady who may not be the most beautiful in their era but is still beautiful enough to make men worship at her feet, except the emperor though.

Right from the moment she was born, she received basic and aristocratic training on how to be a proper empress.

During her birth, a cosmic phenomenon took place . An astrologer brought the news to her father while a seer prophesied her destiny.

From that moment onwards her fate was sealed and her destined started playing out.

She was groomed to eat, walk ,talk , sleep, and do so many other things the way it should be done by an empress.

She's talented in music, poetry, painting and even embroidery. Her very being, her mother thought is an embodiment of talents and grace.

Her speech, always like a song to those honored is so alluring that men could kill just to hear her speak.

She never lacked anything as she grew up in luxury, having only the best of things fit only for royalty.

Prime minister Choi her father, is also the biggest politician with the highest authority after the former emperor , making things easier for her or so she thought .

Yet, the first thing she ever wanted on her own volition was denied her ... The emperor's heart...

Right from the moment they met coincidentally ,he showed her such deep hatred no one had ever shown her.

It happened that she was attacked by bandits on her way to the temple Murong, a kind stranger whose guards was highly proficient in martial arts saved them.

Eventhough he had been in a hurry ,he made sure they were OK and personally escorted them with his guards.

Seo-yun fell in love with this stranger that helped them not knowing their identity, she also fell in love with his handsome face and gentility. His deep baritone voice as he inquired on her welfare set her heart racing erratically

She darted glances at him from time to time as he personally escorted them to the temple,

satisfied with what she saw , she convinced herself that she can let go of the phoenix crown for this young man.

When they arrived and she told him her name as a way of repaying him and forming a sort of connection with him, he threw a disdainful gaze at her as he hurried away.

Confused about the change in attitude, she ran towards him to inquire about his sudden change in attitude. What he said broke her heart.

"I know you are aware of my identity but I want to make something clear , even if you stage more of these things in the future, you and your family's scheme will not work on me".

Seo-yun still confused asked him his identity asked him his name.

"I am Kang Soon, the emperor of this nation".

Seo-yun finally understood his anger as it's a well-known fact the emperor hates her father.

Not wanting to have a bad impression on him, she bowed respectfully and offered her greetings meant for an emperor.

The emperor marvelled at the height of her acting, looked disdainfully at her and stormed out.

That day Seo-yun swore to make him her own, and make him completely fall for her as she had completely fallen for him at first sight.

Truthfully, the meeting was pure coincidental but the emperor never bought it for he believed Choi sang-min is planning a grand return.

Having this thought in mind ,she went happily to pray not letting the emperor's cold attitude dampen her spirits and added a prayer for his safety.

She also prayed that the emperor becomes her husband and love her sincerely.

On her return home, she recounted the encounter and begged her father to send her as an imperial concubine.