Sweet And Complicated

The ministers were still having fun with their drinks, envy was starting to seep into their chests, but what should they do, they were afraid of Mr. Lee not only the post he would take even their lives and that of their families could be lost.

"That's enough! What are you guys talking about? This is all bullshit, you want to lose your lives? Make him happy and you will get what you want," said Minister Cha.

"That's right, I don't want my wealth and position to be taken by someone else," said one of the ministers.

Then Minister Cha looked so depressed, he drank the soju in one gulp.

Suddenly one of the guards came, then whispered something to one of the ministers, then the minister stood up.

"Looks like I can't accompany you guys to drink until it's finished, I have urgent business so I beg to say goodbye," said Minister Sang Dong.

"Why now, don't you want to finish this soju?" Minister Seol asked him.

"Sorry sir, maybe next time we can drink together like this again," replied Minister Sang Dong then paid his respects and left them.

He walked followed by his bodyguard, he headed to Ginsui where the prostitutes, his bodyguard showed the reserved room. He went inside and sat in front of the person.

"What do you need all of a sudden to see me?" Sang Dong asked the person.

The person places a piece of paper on the table and slides it in front of Sang Dong.

Sang Dong just glances at the paper, then the person puts down a box and opens the box, the contents of the box are gold.

Then Sang Dong takes the paper and opens it, the contents of the paper are the handover letter of Doiha village land, Sang Dong just stays silent and puts the paper on the table.

"You just need to take the thumbprint, it's a very easy job, isn't it?" the person says, then Sang Dong closes the box.

"Thank you sir, but I don't like gold. And it seems our conversation ends here," said Sang Dong as he stood up and paid his respects and left.

"Hey! This gold exceeds your salary for a year, don't be stupid," the person says to Sang Dong.

Sang Dong stopped.

"A person who betrays and asks for help from his opponent's loyal followers isn't that kind of person a fool," said Sang Dong briefly and left the person.

The person was so annoyed he clenched his fists and hit the table hard.

Sang Dong walks back to his base and makes sure no one is following him.

***

Baek Hyeon let Eun Ha in his arms and waited for Eun Ha to stop crying and calm down. Eun Ha wiped her tears and released Baek Hyeon's embrace.

"Sorry I got your clothes dirty," Eun Ha said then wiped her snot.

"Is your snot stuck to my shirt?" asked Baek Hyeon while frantically checking his clothes.

"Maybe," Eun Ha answered slowly.

"Aish.." Baek Hyeon wiped his clothes in disgust.

"Change your clothes, I'll wash your clothes later," said Eun Ha.

"Ah no need," said Baek Hyeon.

Eun Ha turned to face the river, she was silent, her face was very lethargic and looked very desperate, Baek Hyeon looked at Eun Ha's face for a moment then stood next to Eun Ha.

"Let's find an inn," said Baek Hyeon, surprising Eun Ha.

Eun Ha looked at Baek Hyeon, Baek Hyeon instantly realized that Eun Ha was looking at her face. And Eun Ha's gaze looks very strange, Baek Hyeon knows what Eun Ha is thinking and she's embarrassed herself.

"He~hey! It's not what you think, I~I mean we are looking for an inn for you to sleep tonight, aren't you not going back home until the situation improves," Baek Hyeon explained with a red face.

"Ohh.." Eun Ha said nodding her head.

"Wait, what's with your face?" asked Eun Ha touching Baek Hyeon's cheek, Baek Hyeon quickly grabbed Eun Ha's hand so that Eun Ha wouldn't touch it.

"Why..?" Baek Hyeon asked surprised.

"Why is your face red? Your face looks like it's on fire," said Eun Ha, still looking at Baek Hyeon's reddened face.

"Huh! W~what? Nothing," said Baek Hyeon while holding his cheek and turning his face away from Eun Ha.

"Hey, let me see if you're okay?" Eun Ha asked while tugging on Baek Hyeon's hand.

"Don't touch me, I'm fine. It's late. We should find an inn for you," Baek Hyeon said then walked away.

"What's with him?" Eun Ha mumbled then went to follow Baek Hyeon who was still holding her cheek.

"I've booked a room, come in and rest," said Baek Hyeon.

"Thank you for helping me," Eun Ha said to Baek Hyeon.

"You owe me one," Baek Hyeon mumbled.

"Hey! It turns out that you are not sincere to help me?" Eun Ha asked while glaring.

"I'm just kidding why your eyes are like that, I don't like your stare," said Baek Hyeon averting his gaze.

"Please treat your wound," continued Baek Hyeon.

"Never mind, you better go home, be careful on the road, bye .." Eun Ha said then left Baek Hyeon.

"Bye?" Baek Hyeon muttered.

***

It was morning, Baek Hyeon rushed to the palace, then saw the palace maid peeking behind the trees, they were looking at someone and they looked very stunned by what they saw, Baek Hyeon with curiosity then approached the lady and peeked.

"He is very handsome," said the lady.

"Her smile is very sweet, I've never been tired of looking at her like this, she's very bright," said another lady-in-waiting.

"Wow, he's really handsome," said Baek Hyeon.

"Yes, he is indeed very handsome," replied the lady, not realizing who had spoken.

"Do you guys like it?" Baek Hyeon asked.

"I really like it," replied the lady-in-waiting, one of the ladies-in-waiting realized then looked to the side and was surprised that all this time the one beside her was Baek Hyeon.

"Ah, my goodness, sir," said one of the ladies-in-waiting and the other ladies-in-waiting were surprised and they bowed.

"Sorry sir, we are presumptuous," said the lady apologetically.

"Why apologize, my friend is handsome but still less handsome than me," said Baek Hyeon boasting.

"Wait here," Baek Hyeon said to the ladies-in-waiting.

Then Baek Hyeon walked while calling Minho, the ladies-in-waiting were still waiting for what Baek Hyeon would do. Suddenly there was a ball aimed at Baek Hyeon.

"Watch out sir .." shouted the ladies-in-waiting.

Baek Hyeon then turned to the side, there was a ball bounced towards Baek Hyeon.

"Bugs!"

The ball bounced right on Baek Hyeon's head until his hat dented, he fell because his head was dizzy and he held his head. Baek Hyeon and the ladies-in-waiting ran towards Baek Hyeon, as well as the children who were playing ball in the palace.

"Master are you okay?" asked the ladies-in-waiting looking worried.

"Hyun, are you okay?" Minho asked panicked.

"Master forgive us, we accidentally hit Master's head," said the children.

Baek Hyeon looked at Minho and remained silent.