Where flowers wither {Completed}

Where flowers wither.

I went to join my dear husband who was staring at the open veranda from a distance.

"Why does she have to be good at everything she does?" I complimented at her dance.

"You too" he said.

"No, i have many flaws"

"I don't think so"

"Really?"I asked touched.

"I should go and dismiss the instrumentalists, i will be right back"
"Dear" i said hurrying back for a little gossip.
"Look at them, look at them"
"Are they here to eat or to ogle their eyes out at each other?"

"I know right"
His Majesty then removed his upper garment and covered their heads.
He sucked in a breath covering his mouth.
"We should look away"

"Oh that..i advised his Majesty to make sure he sees her face and you know.. in case someone is passing by"
"But i think we should just leave"

"Leave?how can i leave his Majesty alone?"

"Can't you forget about duty just for one night?"

"But.."
I held unto his forearm.

"Let's go, let's go"

Yoo hwa's POV.

We saw the high priestess on our way back and after an exaggerative bow to his majesty that i thought the soft floor might as well welcome my forehead, i left them to talk.

The Commander's POV.
I was on my way to ask her highness if everything was going well when i saw the Dowager with a covered lady heading towards the king's bath house.
I was wrong to think the Queen dowager will give up.
My poor king can't even have a proper bath in peace early in the morning.
I ran back to inform him.
"Your Majesty i will come in"

"Why are you back?"
I gave him the bath robe.

"Hurry hurry put this on"
"The Queen.."

"Your Majesty, the Queen dowager is here to see you" was announced.

"What's wrong?"he asked stepping out of the wide pool.

"She brought.."

"Someone is here to see you" she said.
But before he could reply the doors opened for her entry.

"I should go, take care"

The king's POV.
"What are you doing here?"

"To say my morning Greetings"
She released the cover she was wearing and i quickly closed my eyes at her clothes.

"Put it back"
"It is a royal order, put it back"
I heard her slow movements and when i opened my eyes it was no longer on the floor.
"You shouldn't be doing this"
"Not only for your parents but because you carry the pride of your nation"

"If your Majesty is just a man i wouldn't be doing this either but you are a king chosen by heavens itself so my family and nation don't need to feel any shame"

"If my daughter should act like this you can't start to imagine how miserable it will make me feel"
If my princess dreams of acting like this i will make sure to break her tiny legs.
"You should return home"
I made my way out.

"Then..if this is a wrong method..what should i do?"

"Do nothing"
Even though this is not the first time this is happening to me, it gets me out of my wits every time.
'Women can be something else'

Consort Ji ae's POV.
I made my way to the princess's room as soon as i was informed.

"What were you thinking?"

"Isn't it a bit too much for you to come all the way here?"

"You don't know when and where to stop do you?"
"I heard you wanted to go to his chamber but the Queen stopped you"
"You see..your problem is you lack knowledge, important details..you didn't even know only his Queen could go there and even the Queen with his permission"
"How dare you.."

"You have someone on the Dowager?"

"It is the palace, you spy and get spied on"
"Secondly, since before now his Majesty as a crown prince and General never had an interest in anyone"
"Using the word 'interest' is even too much"
"And now too, if you aren't a Consort he wouldn't even batt an eyelid"

"That is what you think but with time.."

"What are you aiming for?"

"I am only here because you are lacking"

"Lacking?" I laughed.
No you are wrong, in fact i am doing more than well.
You are just here as a replacement in case i make a mistake because no matter what Queen mother will make sure the Queen is on her side.
"I just hope you will save you and your nations dignity by leaving soon"
'Begging on one's knees is even more dignifying'

"Thanks for telling me all i have to do is be a Consort"

"Yes, go and ask for your Father's favour like every princess should"