Butterflies and Pins
On a special day when it is said that spirits come to visit the living, eighteen year-old Kim Yoon-Yi gets sent into the past. Year 1452 is a year of turmoil. At the Joseon court the King, a Prince and Ministers battle for power. Neither wants to give in, using whatever means possible to best each other. There is nothing one wouldn't be willing to do when a single wrong step can mean either great success or swift demise. While young Yoon-Yi learns to adapt and survive in this new and dangerous environment, she finds a bond that is stronger than time itself: love. For her it was a first love born in the past, for him it is something he cherishes in the present. But what about the future? Will Yoon-Yi's presence in that age trigger unfathomable changes, or will destiny follow its course unhindered? * This is a work of fiction. Some elements are historically accurate, while others, such as certain timelines, events and characters, have been adapted in order to fit the storyline. If you wish to share your opinion on this book, don't feel shy and drop a comment or a message. My discord is Raksha1#2597 The artwork for the cover has been commissioned from artist MagBya ^.^ (Instagram: @mag_bya) Discord server: https://discord.gg/R3AybhzGxT
Chapter 36
As the days passed, they were now on the eve of Chopail, or better known as Buddha's birthday. Despite not being the actual day when Buddha was born in, the eight day of the fourth lunar month was symbolically believed to be the day when Buddhism began. Therefore, during Joseon time, as well as in the present day, it was considered a major event, marked by festivities throughout the country.
Since people associated light with wisdom, during Chopail festival, lanterns were lit around temples and the city streets. They also decorated people's houses and courtyards regardless of their status. In short, Hanyang was bright as a flame throughout the entire day, and late into the night.
Not wanting to miss such an event as this, Yoon-Yi made sure to convince everyone to go and walk around the city when the lantern procession would begin. After that, they could spend some time admiring how the capital transforms into a buzzing beehive.