A Raging Cloud
Chapter One
The sun was shining brightly in Hanseong, the streets were decorated with lanterns,flowers and people who were beautifully dressed. The musicians all played in harmony in accordance to the King's wedding.
Many great people came from far away with gifts to congratulate the King. Men wearing expensive clothes with their wives adorned in the finest of silks and jewelleries. The sight was mesmerising as wives compete with each other in adorning
Bai wei
Oh my, its General hao's wife Su Jong Li. She looks amazing in that purple dress, even though she has little make up.
ok mee li
who doesn't know the charming Su Jong Li? her dress was made from the finest silk,from the best dealer in town.
Bai wei
Oh my, do you mean Master soo byung hu?
ok mee li
if not him then who, there is rumor about that silk. It was the only one in stock and you know how purple is hard to obtain.
Bai wei
yes, my mother said to make a pint a thousand snail shells were crushed. she sure is lucky
As the congratulations were going on
Eunuch yang
The Prime Minister has arrived.
prime minister
Your Majesty,Congratulations on your wedding. I have brought Gifts and jewelleries for the queen
emperor Lee Jong ho
Thank Your Prime Minister, your presence and gifts are highly appreciated,and am sure my wife does too
Empress Kim min joo
yes of course your majesty, I do
They all chuckled and drank wine as the entertainment began. dancers dancing to the soft melody played by the musicians.
Eunuch yang
Your majesty a letter from Trader soo buyng hu.
handing over the letter the Emperor began reading the content
“Congratulations Your Majesty, on your wedding ceremony. I am Sorry I am not able to attend due to health issues. I extend my condolence too on your Father's death. the Emperor was a dear friend of mine and his name Shall live on. I'm looking eager to a game of chess on my arrival to Hanseong. please accept my gifts and stay healthy. long live the Emperor"
humble servant soo byung hu
emperor Lee Jong ho
He sents gifts??
Eunuch yang
yes your majesty, he sent 50 rare ginseng, 500 quality silks, quails, jewelleries for her majesty and gold threaded textile for Your Majesty
emperor Lee Jong ho
his gifts are appreciated give his guards each a beg of silver.
They were all seated in the hall everyone with a table full of food before him
prime minister
I present a toast for his majesty
he raised a cup and everyone followed
FOR HIS MAJESTY
they drank at once.
the feast lasted through the night. it was a great feast. the feast was over at last and everyone retired to his lodging
emperor Lee Jong ho
leave us alone
the Eunuch and maids all bowed and walked out.
emperor Lee Jong ho
Min joo.....
Empress Kim min joo
Your majesty before you start talking, I will like to ask you again. do you love me? or you just marry me because you had to
emperor Lee Jong ho
hahahaha.....Min Joo, My answer still remains the same. I was not forced to, I love You.
Empress Kim min joo
it has been a very tiring day drink this....to regain your strength.
she hands him a bowl and blushed as he drank it from her hand staring up to her till he finished the last drop she sets the bowl aside.
emperor Lee Jong ho
Min Joo I.....I feel dizzy I think.....
he fell flat on his back on the bed. eyes wide the queen shaked the king
Empress Kim min joo
Your Majesty... Your Majesty, Your-r-r....
she began to giggle harshly
Empress Kim min joo
Slowly You will be mine and only mine,this ling portion works wonders,it makes you submissive and kill's you slowly, you will never listen to any one except me, even your beloved mother.
Chapter Two
HEELENG VILLAGE:- Trader Soo Byung hu's Resident.
she was wearing a pink and blue dress with flower pattern,and holding a paint brush when she heard a knock on the door.
yoo na
oh han yul it's you
Han yul
yes young miss,are you painting again?
yoo na
yes, han yul, when will you stop calling me young miss?, you're the only friend I have and you're older than me with two years.
Han yul
ok I will think about it.
yoo na
that's what you always say.
turning the painting to han yul.
Han yul
of cause young m...., I mean yoona it's beautiful, but why do you always like painting the lake side?
yoo na
I have always dreamt of staying there.
Han yul
I see, why don't we leave this painting and do it later, breakfast is ready.
yoo na
I was just about to go down.
Han yul
no you were not, three people came to call you and you said the same thing. Common stand up, let's go.
They stood up, left the room and made their way to the living room.
Trader Soo Byung hu was seated with his wife(Lady Chaewon) eating in the living room, with a table full of different dishes Infront of them.
lady chaewon
yoona's dad, I have been thinking of something.
Trader Soo byung hu
what is it?
lady chaewon
getting Han yul married to our son, but I don't know if you have any plans.
Trader Soo byung hu
I have also thought of the same thing, we can't find a girl better than han yul for our son.
lady chaewon
yes it's true (grins), they are all grown up.
Trader Soo byung hu
I forgot to tell you, the governor of jegu province son will be arriving in two weeks.
lady chaewon
that's great news, we will have enough time to prepare for our yoona's engagement.
yoo na
good morning dad, good morning mom.
Trader Soo byung hu
good morning sunshine, did you sleep well?
lady chaewon
where is your sister?
yoo na
she was behind me, I think she went back.
lady chaewon
were you painting again?
Trader Soo byung hu
are you done with the painting?
yoo na
No my blue paint has finished, I want to buy another one quickly when am done eating. It's suppose to be a suprise for big brother. This food is so delicious.
lady chaewon
I don't know what I will do with you, normal girls don't paint and you're the only girl in "Heeleng village" that wakes up late.
lady chaewon
don't look at me with that face, you always blackmail me emotionally. Han yul wakes up earlier than you.
yoo na
I feel jealous, you like haneul more than me.
lady chaewon
your father has over pampered you. you three are all special to me and I like you equally.
Trader Soo Byung hu laughs.
yoo na
umma , when is big brother coming back?
lady chaewon
ask your father, he received a letter earlier today.
yoo na
(turning to her dad)what does it say?
Trader Soo byung hu
finish eating, then I will tell you.
yoo na
(quickly drank the soup) am done.
Trader Soo byung hu
he will be arriving Tomorrow.
yoo na
so fast?, (she quickly stood up)I have to go bye.
lady chaewon
take your sister with you.
yoo na
yes mother I will(she went out).
lady chaewon
kids this days are always in a hurry to go somewhere.
Trader Soo byung hu
yes hunny they are.
Chapter Three.
king mu yeol
where is prince buyong?
Eunuch bim
he is in his chambers your majesty.
king mu yeol
did I not send someone earlier to call him?( his face was full of rage).
Eunuch bim
yes your majesty.
king mu yeol
then where is he?
Eunuch bim
he said he has an important work to do your majesty.
king mu yeol
that good for nothing of a boy, what important work does he have?
Eunuch bim
I will send someone to call him again your majesty.
king mu yeol
(raised his right hand up, signalling them to stop) No, I will go and see for myself, how important this work of his is.
The king went out immediately with his eunuchs, maids and guards following him.
Queen Hwa ju was on her way to see the king, when she saw him heading to the prince chambers, and quickly followed after him.
The king banged the door open and saw the prince with four women on the bed, One was massaging his neck, one was cutting his finger nails, another was dancing.and the other was playing the zither.
Their attention all went towards the opened door, they saw the king and quickly paid their respect(bowed).
the gisaeng quickly left the chambers.
king mu yeol
I sent for you and you said you were doing something important, is this the important thing you're doing!!?, hanging around with gisaeng. what kind of king will you be!?
king mu yeol
am I not talking to you?(he said angrily).
just in, the queen came in
queen hwa ju
your majesty calm down, don't be harsh on him, he's just a child.
king mu yeol
stop supporting him, he's 26 years old, which means he knows what's good and what's bad.its your fault, you spoilt him.
queen hwa ju
he didn't even touch the girls. he's just passing time by.
king mu yeol
oh yeah?, and last time he was caught with a maid in bed.
queen hwa ju
why are you so hard on him?, he's your only son, go and rest I will talk to him
king mu yeol
are you sure you can handle him?
king mu yeol
you...( pointing at prince buyong) if you keep up with this habit, you're not worthy to be a king (he left the prince chamber angrily).
queen hwa ju
are you alright?
queen hwa ju
why do you always make your father angry?, you should listen to him.
prince buyong
I do everything he says, I keep trying but all my effort is in vain. Does he want me to die before he can rest?
queen hwa ju
he's only trying to protect you.
prince buyong
from what?, I don't need it
queen hwa ju
where are you going to?
prince buyong
outside the palace, the atmosphere in here is suffocating, I need some fresh air.
queen hwa ju
ok, but becareful and take care of yourself, I will go talk to your father.
she quickly left the prince chamber
he changed his cloth and disguised himself as a commoner, so that he can blend in with the people and no one can notice him. he enters the carriage which was prepared by his assistant.
jae kyung hu
your highness where are we going today?
prince buyong
anywhere as long as it's not within the palace.
jae kyung hu
as you wish your highness.
jae kyung hu
take us to the gisaeng palour
and they drove off in the carriage.
Eunuch bim
your majesty Queen hwa ju is here to see you.
queen hwa ju
are you okay?
king mu yeol
no hwa ju, am afraid. Am afraid that, the prophecy is coming true.
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