“Ah, Mom… I really can’t accept this. It’s unfair, how can we marry off our Woojin like this!”
Yeongsuk shed tears and ran her nose, causing a commotion since morning. Yeonghee, who was by her side, was almost at the point of collapsing.
And no wonder, eventually, the day had come.
The eagerly anticipated day for the marriage meeting.
During this time, Yeonghee and Yeongsuk had gone to Chairman Jeong with the hope of changing his mind. However, for some reason, Chairman Jeong’s heart was firmer than they expected. As a result, they ended up receiving a warning.
“Don’t speak nonsense at the marriage meeting. Just as Woojin is precious to us, their daughter is just as precious to them. So, behave appropriately.”
“Mom!”
“If you think there might be trouble, just don’t come at all!”
“Ah, really, Mom!”
Although Yeongsuk vented her frustration by throwing a handkerchief, she never once mentioned not attending the marriage meeting. How could she possibly miss such an opportunity? After all, it was the only chance for her son to marry into the prestigious Jangwon family!
With tears, they got into the waiting cars for the mustard-eating ritual.
In this way, the four cars smoothly exited from the vast Jangwon family estate.
It was a perfect day for the marriage meeting, exceptionally sunny.
Taeeun, with a visibly tense demeanor, followed the guide to the private room where the marriage meeting would take place. Along the way, she overheard the overflowing conversation between Jihoon and Jieun.
“Mom, do I really have to tell them everything? I said I want to join Wooseong Group after I graduate. Hm?”
“Okay, okay. Seriously, even if you’re my only brother-in-law, won’t they arrange a position for you?”
“Oh, I seemed upset last time because of Min Tae-eun. It’s a bit worrying, but I still want to work before graduating. That way, I won’t stress about employment. Ha, maybe become the youngest team leader… Can’t that happen? I’m totally confident in my abilities.”
“Oh, well. What can’t you do? Don’t worry. Mom will take care of everything for you.”
Saying so, Jieun straightened Jihoon’s crooked tie. Min Gyeonghun, who was nearby, seemed tense and hadn’t spoken a word since leaving home.
The door of the assigned room opened, revealing a high-class Hanok-style restaurant that seemed to have been rented out entirely for the marriage meeting.
Inside, Chairman Jeong, Woojin, and the three young ladies of the Wooseong family had already arrived. Taeeun, who arrived about ten minutes early, seemed to be the last to arrive.
“Oh, goodness. It seems we’re late. We tried to come earlier for your esteemed guests.”
“No, we came a bit early. Please don’t worry.”
In response to Min Gyeonghun’s words, Chairman Jeong responded gently, and after introducing themselves, they exchanged greetings and took their seats.
The atmosphere wasn’t bad afterward. Initially, when Taeeun unintentionally made the first greeting, the three aunts seemed tense, but now they appeared more relaxed. Perhaps they had heard something from Chairman Jeong. Taeeun could see this from the way Yeongsuk, the third aunt, pursed her lips, holding back what she wanted to say.
“You raised your daughter very well.”
“Haha, thank you for seeing this humble woman in such a generous light.”
“Lady, you must be proud.”
When Chairman Jeong spoke to Jieun, her well-prepared performance began as if she had been waiting for this moment.
“Oh, please. With such words, I am truly embarrassed. Honestly, our Taeeun was a child who didn’t require much attention. I don’t know how grateful I am. Of course, I tried my best to not show the stepmother side, you know. But you’re aware. Even if I treat her like my biological daughter, in the end, in the eyes of others, I am just a stepmother. I don’t know how much I cried alone. Still, I’m so thankful to our Taeeun for growing up so beautifully, making me just grateful to her.”
With a slightly reddened eye, shedding tears with a click of the tongue, her emotional expression was outstanding. Min Gyeonghun, who patted her on the back, also played a decisive role.
However, Taeeun saw it. Placing the warm tea cup down with a clinking sound, she observed the cold gaze of Yeongja, looking at Jieun.
Yeongja’s chilly eyes seemed to see through Jieun’s falsehoods, showing no sign of emotion. However, she didn’t add anything. Anyway, it was a marriage meeting, and above all, she didn’t want to forget the dignity and manners of the royal family.
“I know. My eldest daughter, Woojin, was raised here too. So, we are well aware of how challenging the process can be.”
When Chairman Jeong sympathized gently, Jieun gained more strength and became more immersed.
“I can’t express how grateful I am for your understanding. Frankly, trusting one husband and getting married had many twists and turns. Still, our Taeeun is so lovely, and this person has such excellent character that we could overcome it all.”
“Haha. Yes. I heard. You used to be a human rights lawyer. It must have been a difficult path, and you are truly admirable.”
“You flatter me.”
When scheming men desperately battle for her favor in the male harem
This one’s also on my reread list! The rivalry, scheming between the men in the imperial harem are just as intense and thrilling as in classic palace drama novels, where concubines fight to the death. Give it a read, girls! I promise you won’t be disappointed.
Synopsis:
“I am not worthy of her… but I still want to be by her side, even if only as a loyal dog…”
Those were the painful whispers of Yue Guanyi – the proud Crown Prince of the Great Qi, who was torn between deep love and a guilty conscience. Despite holding the supreme power of the Imperial Guard, he still could not forget the dark past when he was sold into a brothel.
Fate played a cruel twist when Qiu Shuzhi – a young female official who had just passed the imperial examinations with top honors – stepped into his life. She did not know that she was the one who had saved him from a tragic fate many years ago. And now, her heart was the target of pursuit for both Yue Guanyi and the powerful Empress Dowager Qin Qing.
While Yue Guanyi only dared to silently care for and protect the one he loved from afar, the Empress Dowager Qin Qing openly expressed his feelings and did not hesitate to take advantage of his power to approach Qiu Shuzhi. The covert struggle between the two most powerful forces in the imperial court began…
Trigger warning: All men in this novel are yandere style.
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