ll. Not the time.
The next week, after being completely done with his mother's funeral and being done with mourning and self blaming. Taehyung was settled inside the chamber, the same chamber where once his father then his mother used to sit and discuss country affairs with their fellow ministers. The council chamber. Nobody else other than him was present there...yet. Deep in thinks probably related to his parents, the young lord continued staring outside that one large window that was situated right adjacent to him. His mother seemed to already know the fact that she was about to be killed and in contrast to that she did nothing to save herself and didn't even let Taehyung acknowledge it. For exactly how many things was she even hiding from him? Deep down the young lord felt betrayed. Did his mother really thought he isn't capable enough for handling the evil that was happening behind his back? How can he exactly be calm and think, when someone behind the curtains was planning to wipe his whole bloodline off?
Before dying, his mother strictly told him to not look further into the situation and live his life in peace with the guy she wanted him to marry. If she by any chance knew him any well, she would've known that Kim Taehyung would listen to her each and every single word, but this. Since childhood the young lord was raised as an obedient child, not even for once he has said no to his mother's orders but now he will. He won't forgive the person who's after this. Nope, he won't because not only obedience he has also learned the sense of Justice along with it. How naive of his mother to think that her son would sit back and do nothing. He will bring justice to his parents and himself. Speaking about the marriage, maybe the boy his mother mention has to do something with it. He might be able to give Taehyung a lead in the expedition and being the good son, he also has to fulfill his mother's last wish so be it.
Just when he said that a dark figure appears right next to him and bows politely. The said figure was none other than the legendary dark knight. The young lord's companion as well as the protector, Sir Jung Hoseok. They might be lord and servant from the title, but the young lord takes him as his own brother.
Kim Taehyung
Please sit and you don't have to be formal with me when we're alone. I hope you already know that, hyung.
Jung Hoseok
Where's the fun in it? I signed up for this. (grins sheepishly)
Do not fall into his trap as they say do not judge a book by it's cover. The said knight is very well-trained and knows exactly what his work is and how to do it professionally as well as skill-fully.
Sensing the growing tension inside the chamber and noticing the serious facial expression of the young lord, without any further delay the knight takes his place.
Kim Taehyung
It's about the marriage proposal, I want you to prepare the ships. We will be leaving for the coast of the North next week and I also want you to send a letter related to our arrival today.
Jung Hoseok
Don't you think you're hurrying things up? I know you're devastated by the news of mother Sae's-
Kim Taehyung
I don't remember asking for your opinions hyung and what I said is final. Now isn't the time to face away from my duties just because of that.
Jung Hoseok
I understand, but we can just send them the proposal and call them here. I don't think they would say no to the great lord of East.
Kim Taehyung
Hyung I simply wish to Escort my fiancé and I see no harm in it.
Jung Hoseok
Taehyung we both know that it's not the case here, who will handle the state affairs in your absence otherwise?
Kim Taehyung
Do signal the council members and my cousin to get in and you'll get the answer of all of your questions soon.
Kim Taehyung
Have faith in me.
Comments
Agnes
I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this book. Highly recommend.
2025-07-22
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