Chapter 82 (1/2)

Kyosul said, “Well, when I think about your childhood, I assume you might have enjoyed taking a walk at best.”

“Hahaha,” Ruhae burst into laughter when she showed surprise.

He continued, “Can’t you really believe that I was quite a naughty child?”

He whispered into her ear while pushing the side door. The door had been closed for a very long time while he grew into an adult. Its rusty hinge squawked as he pushed it.

“I can’t believe my ears, but your childhood memories are interesting and marvelous to me.”

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She still couldn’t believe that he was a naughty boy. Rather she went through the side door after him, while laughing it away.

Crossing through the side door alone, they left the stuffy palace into the wooded Mt. Mokak. Looking back, it was unbelievable to get out of the palace so easily and simply like this. The imperial palace was located at the southern foot of Mt. Mokak. The scenic beauty of the mountain put the flower garden or back garden of the imperial palace in the shade.

At first, Ruhae seemed to be confused in the mountain but soon revived his memory of it and escorted her. They climbed the mountain for some time and arrived at a broad and flat rock to the south. As they sat on the rock, a cool breeze blew, and they had a fine view of the imperial palace and the castle town.

“Wow!”

Kyosul was amazed at the fantastic scene. She felt as if she had gotten free of the stuffy, overwhelming atmosphere of the palace now that she was on the rock. She opened her hands and took a deep breath, facing the palace.

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“How do you feel about overlooking the palace?”

“I feel so refreshed!”

She answered cheerfully and turned around as he opened the snack bag.

“This rice ball tastes much better when we enjoy a magnificent view like this.”

“Wow! This is terrific! I’ve never known our palace was so wonderful.”

While enjoying the rice balls right next to him, she couldn’t take her eyes off the magnificent landscape before her eyes.

“I wish I had taken you here much sooner since you like it so much. Of course, I forgot about this until recently.” With a satisfied look, he continued, “There are many temporary places and royal villas in the imperial palace. They are great places to enjoy the scenic beauty and regain one’s vigor. When you feel sick and tired of your palace life, you had better come over here for refreshment.”

“Can I come with you, Ruhae?”

She expected him to say yes but was soon disappointed.

“Well, official parade here is kind of an official royal event, so it’s hard for me to come with you here.”

She got sullen instantly, and said, “Then, I don’t feel like coming over here. I can’t see you while I visit a royal villa on my own, right?”

“Well, you can still enjoy the great scenic beauty and breathe in the fresh air, which I think will be very good for your health.”

“No, I don’t want to come alone. I don’t want to go far without Ruhae.”

She threw a tantrum, but he found even her tantrum cute.

Ruhae and Kyosul had a relaxed time for a change. Even though they did nothing, they just felt good because they were together. Sitting on the broad rock, they touched shoulders. Even that gentle touch made their hearts beat quickly. Her hands holding on the rock gently touched his. His fingers were placed on hers gently with their little fingers folded together.

That was it. With their little fingers crossed, they enjoyed their subtle thrill and excitement fully.

The cool breeze was good, the warm sunlight was good and the day was good.

In fact, they felt good about everything now. As long as they were together all the time, everyday was the best to them.

“I think we have to go back now.”

Their brief outing passed so fast. The blush of the setting sun stretched across the sky. Looking at the setting sun with regret, he extended his hand to her. Holding his hand tightly, she stood up. While climbing down the mountain, she continued to hold his hand. Once they arrived, there would be no occasion she could his hand freely. As she liked the outing so much, she really didn’t want to go back.

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In the end, they arrived at the high wall. He pushed the side door. This time the gate didn’t move. He pushed it harder. As he had to part with Kyosul once they went inside the wall, his face hardened a bit.

Now, he put down the wooden lunch bag and let go of her hand then he pushed the side door with both hands strongly, but he couldn’t open it.