King's Neglected Concubine (Taekook)
The pressure
Finally, he exhaled sharply.
Kim Taehyung - King
I’ll give it one more month. If there is no sign—no hope—from the Queen...
Kim Taehyung - King
Then I will choose from among the concubines.
Whispers broke out among the council members like a sudden breeze.
Hwang looked visibly relieved, bowing again.
Minister Hwang
We only wish for your legacy to be preserved, sire.
Taehyung’s voice dropped like a hammer.
Kim Taehyung - King
It’s not my legacy I fear for. It’s what happens to Hanuel if I fail.
With that, the council was dismissed. And the countdown quietly began.
The flickering lanterns cast long shadows across the carved marble walls.
Taehyung sat at the edge of his grand bed, a goblet of untouched wine resting in his hand.
The weight of the day pressed hard on his shoulders.
Seven years… and still no heir.
A gentle knock interrupted his brooding.
Kim Taehyung - King
Enter,
He said, voice laced with exhaustion.
Court Lady Mira, a composed woman in her mid-forties with years of palace service under her belt, bowed deeply
Mira - Court lady
Your Majesty, forgive the late intrusion
Kim Taehyung - King
Speak,
Taehyung sighed, eyes still fixed on the floor.
Mira - Court lady
I have brought the list, as per your command.
Mira - Court lady
The names of eight concubines who are perfect to carry the Royal blood.
He finally looked up, his jaw tightening.
Kim Taehyung - King
It disgusts me that it has come to this.
Mira - Court lady
You gave Her Majesty seven long years,
Mira - Court lady
The court grows restless. The kingdom needs an heir, and your legacy must continue.
Taehyung ran a hand through his hair, frustration flashing across his face.
Kim Taehyung - King
I am not a heartless man. I married Jisoo for duty,
Kim Taehyung - King
But I did grow fond of her. This... feels like betrayal.
Mira - Court lady
Your Majesty, the Queen herself knows the pressure upon you.
Mira - Court lady
She may not say it, but she too carries the guilt.
Mira - Court lady
This is about the kingdom now.
Then, Taehyung stood up and moved to the balcony. The night wind was cool against his skin.
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Sadie Direction
so tae have some sort of feelings for jisoo🤨
2025-05-04
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Sarjin Sara
Can you give us some long chapters? please?
2025-05-04
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it's kookie
hello
2025-05-06
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