Where flowers wither {Completed}

Chapter thirty six(b)

"Do you know any good restaurant here?" He asked when we reached the city market.

"I know of one, but they are Chinese"
"I know your Majesty will never go there"

"Right"
"But have you been there?"

"Well..maybe..just once"
"But it won't happen again your Majesty"

"It is okay" he said stopping in front of an open restaurant.
"This restaurant says it all 'Go..gur..yeo' "
"Lets go in"

After eating in the restaurant we walked along the lanes of the market music was playing softly and people still roamed around.

We stopped in front of a stall, i think the same stall i bought the feather.

"This looks like the General's feather"
"The person he likes gave it to him" he said.

"Likes? Your Majesty has misunderstood"

"You are close to the General you should know her"

"Their relationship is purely official"

"You know her?"

"Your Majesty can say that"

"Child" an old lady called.
"Come"she was sitting on the ground so i had to bend.

"I?"

"Yes yes"
"I can read your fate for just three coins"

"My lady you shouldn't fall for this tricks"

"I know but i don't want to turn her down"

"Your hand" she said.
And i stretched my palm for her to study.

"Is this young man your husband?"

"Yes"

"Not good"
"Covered Agasshi"
"You need to settle your heart in one place if not you will suffer the consequences for a very long time or even a life time"

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We came back and sat at the shore and there were a lot of stars shining brightly.

"Is what she said bothering my lady?"

"No it just got me thinking"
"Probably because i know what she means"
For some reason his Majesty didn't ask or say anything, he just went on to change the topic.

"I have a feeling this birthmark isn't the only reason why you wear the veil"

"Yes, something happened when i was around seven years old"
"When i started mixing with the kids from other households"
"At some point we got along but after an incident, an incident i cant remember, they stopped playing with me"
"It was spread that my birthmark was a curse, that anyone who gets involved with me will be eternally doomed"
"There was even a song, but i chose to forget that too"
"But your Majesty, the reason i kept wearing it isn't because of this experience, it is because it became my shield"

His Majesty only listened attentively.

"I have a birth mark too" he replied finally saying something.

"Really?"
"Where?"

"On my lower back, but mine are black dots in a circle"

"It would look nice "

"My lady there's a lot that i have missed out about you, i hope as time goes you will let me unveil what's behind the veil"

"I can't promise to tell you everything from now on but i can assure you i will try my best"

"Your best is more than enough"

"Can your Majesty do me favor?"
"I wish to keep it from the General that you found out about me"

"I will respect your wishes"

"We should go inside"

"Right" he said standing up.

"I think your Majesty's catch phrase is 'right' "

"I think it is 'let him in' " he said with a sigh.

"Hah if your Majesty is tired of it, i can stand in court and do it for you"

"Thank you, but i don't want to see my lady in that situation"
"Wait, you mean you intend to continue being a royal guard?"

"Yes" i replied hesitantly.

"I don't want you to take such a hard job"
"My lady should rest"

"Your Majesty shouldn't forget your promise to keep Chae min by your side"

"My lady"

"A man's word is silver but a king's word is gold"

"It must have been hard for you to keep two identities"

"I know your Majesty has realised it is the only way we can spend time in the palace"

"I don't want to be selfish"

"It is okay your Majesty"

"Thinking back, you must have had a lot of fun that day"
" 'Very close' 'sharing the same soul' " he quoted.

"Forgive me " i said in between muffled laughter.

"What is your second request?"

"I wanted to request for Doha's release as a servant"
"I want her to get married and have a life of her own"

"That is only possible during a Royal wedding or a big event"
"I will use the princess's marriage as an opportunity"

"Thank you, your Majesty"