Chapter 32 (1/2)

“I mean the type of adult who can proudly carry out his or her duty in their current position. When I see your smile, attitude, and language, I really would like to take my cues from you. I feel you are dignified, well-educated and broad-minded.”

Looking at Kyosul who was heaping praise on her, Kyoyoung almost burst into laughter.

How young and foolish she was! Kyoyoung was nervous before she met Kyosul because the latter was the Crown Princess of the Mok Kingdom, but when she met Kyosul in person, the latter looked like just a child who grew up in her parents’ love without knowing which way the wind was blowing. How could Kyosul praise her so highly? She felt Kyosul was just infantile and foolish, but she knew enough not to reveal her feelings about Kyosul. She gently tapped Kyosul’s hands with a gentle but fake smile.

“I’m flattered, Your Highness.”

Kyoyong pulled her hands. She was very good at keeping a distance from somebody without letting him or her know. In other words, she was a woman totally steeped in behaving well and pretending innocence.

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“Do you think it’s discourteous if I call you sister?” asked Kyosul.

“Yes, I think so. If somebody hears you calling me a sister, you’ll be in big trouble.”

In fact, Kyosul was calling Concubine Sassi ‘Sassi Mom’ by forcibly getting her approval. So, blinking her big eyes, Kyousul asked Kyoyoung to respond favorably to her request.

“Isn’t it okay for me to call you sister when I’m with you only? I would like to get along with you well. In fact, you’re one year older than me anyway.”

Kyoyoung bowed her head, “Your Highness Kyosul, there are many people in this palace who can overhear us anytime. When it comes to something against the law, you should use extreme caution. In fact, one’s title is more important than age in the imperial palace. Besides, your request is a very important matter that could negatively affect the Crown Prince, so please withdraw your request.”

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Her firm attitude made Kyosul embarrassed, shaking her head. When she mentioned the Crown Prine, Kyosul came to her senses. If her request ever stood in the way of the Crown Prince, she should never make such a request.

“Got it. I won’t ask you for it. So, please raise yourself.”

Raising her head, pretending not to resist her order, Kyoyoung comforted her.

“As you’re so immature like this, let me help you more in the future. If you’re in doubt about imperial matters, just feel free to ask me anytime.”

“Thanks, Kyoyoung.”

Kyosul’s heart sank when Kyoyoung drew a clear line when she tried to coax her, but Kyosul was easily touched by her calculated words.

“You are indeed my role model, Kyoyoung. I’m going to try my best to be a good Crown Princess that you can feel proud of.”

“I think you can do it very well.”

Reaffirming her resolve, she looked at Kyoyoung with envy. Kyoyoung had never met a woman like Kyosul she could deal with so easily. If Kyoyoung was a cat, then Kyosul was like a rat used for her amusement.

“By the way, I’ve got a question.”

“Please feel free to ask. As I got here before you, let me try to be of help to you as much as possible.”

“Thanks for saying that.” Kyosul took out a piece of paper and a brush. Kyoyoung guessed she would ask a quick question, but it seemed she had prepared to ask it.

Kyoyoung forgot for a moment that Kyosul was an unpredictable woman.

“I’m just curious about the Crown Prince’s preferences.”

“Preferences?”

Kyoyoung couldn’t understand at all what she was talking about now. Asking again with a curious look.

“Well, I told you about this before. I’m doing my best to carry out my job as the Crown Princess. I pluck the most beautiful flowers in the morning and dry them. And I write a letter to him every morning.”

“A flower and a letter to Dongchon Palace every day?”

When she asked again, her voice was rather cold, but Kyosul didn’t notice it.

“He hasn’t yet replied to me, so if I know his preferences. I think I can meet his expectations, but I don’t know anything about the Crown Prince. I think you know more about him, so I want to ask…”

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Looking at her innocent face, Kyoyoung felt stuffy.

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