Eun, by controlling his tears he straight away went to the courtroom. There he waited for the king’s arrival. After a few minutes, the king came to the room and without showing his hesitation towards Eun, he smiled at him as usual. Eun too showed his respect towards the king. Then, the king asked him about his journey and the status of the upcoming war.
“Everything is fine and ready for war at any time, our majesty.” Eun replied politely.
“That sounds great. This is the most important war in our time. If we lose it, we must surrender our whole nation to them. So, I am waiting for your war plans and it’s execution.” said the king.
“Don’t worry my lord. You have my word. I will protect our nation at any cost.”
“Mmmm.” prolonged some silence.
“Our majesty, regarding our princess’s marriage………..”
Interrupted by the king, “Yes, I have to speak with you about some important matter regarding our Danbi’s marriage.”
“Yes. your majesty”
“Jeong-Eun, I respect your friendship with my daughter. That’s why I accept your companion with danbi in and outside the palace. But, the recent rumours about the couple's falls made me worry.”
“Majesty, I am sorry. But…..”
“I won’t waste the time by asking for an explanation. I just want to make it clear that she is going to get married soon. So, as a friend, it’s your responsibility to clear cut thr rumors as soon as possible.”
Eun thought it was the time to ask about marriage. And he,
“Our majesty, I am sorry about the rumours. And regarding our princess’s marriage….” after taking a long breath, “As a friend of Danbi, as a well wisher of Danbi, I am in the situation to ask you these questions. So, please grant me permission to ask some questions.”
After thinking for a while, the king granted permission.
“Our majesty, please tell me whether this marriage happens with the willingness of our danbi. Or only by the wish of our king?”
“Both. Still need an explanation?”
“I’m sorry my majesty. But as far as i know i don’t think this marriage happens for the happiness of danbi. Moreover, I think it only takes place for the nation’s future and fortune.”
“Who told you that? Did danbi say to you that she is not interested in this marriage? No. She wouldn’t. Because she is my daughter and she will always stand by my decision.”
“Yes. she didn’t. Because she obeys her father more than anything in the world. But, as a father, you want to understand your daughter’s feelings and emotions. I’m sorry to say this but this is the fact.
Till her mother’s death, she was dying hard to get your affection and love for a while. Unluckily, still now, she didn’t receive it. It was my fortune to get my days with her and I hope I did justice to that relationship. So, with that affection and care, I want Danbi to give her hands to someone who truly loves her. Atleast, I must try to respect her feelings. And to be frank, I want to……..”
Now the king caught what Eun is trying to say.
“Just stop the nonsense. Jeong Eun, I, the king of this nation, order you to resign your position in government and hereafter you must not ever enter this palace. Here, everywhere in the nation, only my words should speak. Nothing more than that. I leave you now, because when Danbi gets to know about this she will feel so ashamed of you.
And Jeong-eun, can’t you remember that you are the sole belief of your grandfather and I don't want any bad incident to happen in the celebration of my daughter’s marriage. I hope you get it , Jeong-Eun” said the king with anger and a firm voice.
Eun stood still in his place for a few seconds. Then, by seeing down, Eun,
“Ok, our majesty. I really apologise for what I did. Convey my heartfelt wishes to our princesses.”
Saying so, Eun left the room. On his way, he was shedding his tears like anything. At some point, he covered his mouth and cried a lot. When he came out of the palace, he remembered his days with danbi. Then after taking a deep breath, he left his sword in the steps of the palace and left the palace by walking.
He reached his home and went straight to his room. By closing the room’s door, he cried a lot by sitting near the tea-table. He immediately called someone and asked where his grandfather?. The guard replied that he went to the temple and he also informed the guards that he might arrive so late at night or even early in the morning. Because he wants to take care of the marriage ceremony of the princess.
Now, Eun got that his grandfather was the priest for the marriage and he was happy because the king won’t do anything to his grandfather because of the marriage. But, he was worried about his love. He left the house and went out without informing anyone.
On the other hand,
“Please my princess, eat something.”said danbi’s closest maid to her.
Without uttering a word, Danbi said “NO” to her by shaking her head.
“Don’t worry about anything princess. Your face clearly indicates your confusion between your friendship and love. Please be happy at least for the namesake. Because the groom's relatives are about to arrive here tomorrow. I hope you understand”.
Danbi cried by keeping her one hand in her head. The maid tried to calm her. After some time, she tried to be calm. But she can’t. She was constantly thinking about Eun and his conversation in the morning. She was thinking a lot. Many things were running inside the mind of Danbi. After thinking for a while,
“I’m gonna tell my father about my love for Eun,” said Danbi to the maid.
“What? My princess!!!! Are you serious? What are you saying? I don’t understand anything. My head is about to fall” said the maid with total shock.
“Yes. Until the afternoon, I didn't know that I was in love with Eun-ah. When i taught about what Eun told me this morning, i realised that i am in love with him. Yes. No one can replace him. He can only keep me happy till my last breath.”
“But.. my princesses….. The king….”
“I will beg him and I will make him say “yes”. I will go to any extent to get my Eun. Yes. I must. I can’t leave him alone.”
“I don’t know what to say. But, do what your heart says.” said the maid with a confident smile. “Now, please come and eat. At Least you have to gain some energy to fight for your love. Please.” said the maid to Danbi.
Danbi went with her maid with little hope and a smile.
“Eun-ah!!!!!!!!!!”.............
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