Prev | TOC | Next
———
~ Please support this site by disabling your ad-blocker...
______
CHAPTER 10 - SHOGI CLUB
Hongyu woke up to the sunlight shining through the window.
He found it difficult to move and his eyebrows furrowed.
He searched for his clothes, he found that for some reason a belt was tied around them.
He only tied the deep nightgown with a string. He couldn't remember tying it up with a belt.
'What happened?’
He was still thinking about that when he realized that he had fallen asleep in his work clothes.
“Why on earth…?”
The questions in his head wanted to come out of his mouth.
He also noticed that his hair was flowing smoothly. Before he knew it, his tightly tied hair was already undone.
He had no recollection of doing that too.
Hongyu recalled the events of last night step by step.
He remembered when his brother sent him urgent news about a foreign man.
His brother said his name was Sango. That was Karetsu's name. His real name is unknown.
He was a handsome man, tall and slender, with beautiful golden hair and large blue eyes.
The moment his brother told him that he wanted the man to serve as a palace official, he realized what his brother was thinking.
Currently, all the internal officials serving the inner palace were struggling with the fall of the Four Ladies.
Even though they gathered handsome men from all over the country, none of them could move the hearts of the four wives.
Hongyu's older brother, Wang, surmised that he was plotting to have this foreign man seduce Princess Hoshi.
However, Hongyu thought it would be a waste of time.
After all, Princess Hoshi was a woman whose heart was as cold as ice.
No matter how handsome the foreigner, Pearl Sango, could be, he thought it would be impossible.
While they were traveling by carriage, he explained to Sango about the inner palace as requested by his brother.
Unfortunately, Sango only understood half of Karetsu's words. There was no way a person like that could seduce a princess. Hongyu smoothed the wrinkles between his eyebrows with his fingertips.
However, fortunately, Sango was an elegant and well-bred young man. From now on, Hongyu felt positive that he would be able to use the language somehow.
In order to achieve this, they must provide thorough education, especially priesthood education, for him.
They also had to instill the etiquette about eating at night.
Sango was working seriously.
He had a sweet appearance that women would like, but he didn't seem to take it seriously and his personality was ridiculously serious. He had that impression.
He looked older for his age, but Hongyu felt like if he smiled softly, he would look more appropriate for his age.
Hongyu wasn't feeling well that day, so he had a rare drink. That was his mistake.
He guessed that he had probably passed out and fallen asleep at his desk.
Then, Sango must have carried him to the bed.
At that, Hongyu was shocked.
The bed next to him was empty as well.
He hurriedly got up and neatly arranged his disarrayed clothes. His hair was lightly braided and he ran out of his bedroom.
"Good morning."
In the living room, Sango was there, smiling.
Read only on https://royaltywrites.com.ng/
◇◇◇
Hongyu had been in a bad mood since morning. Sango didn't know the reason, so she tilted her head to the side.
She asked him what was wrong, but he simply dismissed her by saying, "It's noisy!"
Sometimes, Prince Mericle also became moody. Mainly due to Sango.
Even if she asked what was wrong, he wouldn't answer. And she wouldn't be able to figure it out no matter how hard she tried.
She couldn't help but think that she had a talent for making others feel uncomfortable for no reason.
She thought to herself that it must have been the same case with Hongyu today.
Read only on https://royaltywrites.com.ng/
After spending all the time, it was time for breakfast.
She moved to the dining room with Hongyu.
Food was already laid out on the round table.
It wasn't porridge, it was something like long thin bread and soup.
"Hey, is this bread?"
"It's a fried product made from fermented wheat."
"Huh?"
Sango was happy when he discovered something similar to the bread from his homeland.
First, she wanted to observe how Hongyu would eat it.
They were eaten by dipping them in white soup containing soy milk. Sango slowly imitated them.
The fried chicken was crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside.
Soaking the dough in the soup brought out the sweetness of the dough.
After they had finished eating the bread, a dish of noodles in bright red soup was brought to her.
Using chopsticks, she was able to finish the meal even though it was a struggle.
It had a spicy taste that made her whole body feel warm.
Lastly, sweet porridge with sweet potatoes. It was after eating something spicy, so it had a gentle taste that felt like it was sinking in.
Once she had had her fill, she was asked about her plans for the day.
"First of all, as things stand now, I can't let you meet the princess."
"Okay"
“As I said yesterday, if you don't learn etiquette and learn to play at least one of the instruments in the school ceremony club, you probably won't be liked by her.''
“First of all, do something about your wording.”
That was a great challenge for Sango.
Frustrated by the inability to communicate, Hongyu quickly explained to Konkon, who was standing next to him.
"Hey, lady-in-waiting. Be patient and tell her until she understands."
"Yes, I understand."
At this point, Hongyu and Sango parted ways.
Hongyu had a large amount of paperwork waiting for him.
“Sango has to go to the Shogi Club to learn etiquette.”
"Listen, if he gets too lazy, They will hit him. There will be no mercy. Tell him that."
Sango was stunned by the words. It was spoken so quickly.
Hongyu seemed to realize that he wasn't getting his message across either, and his face was distorted. However, he realized that there was no point in saying anything. He turned on his heel and disappeared.
Sango and Konkon were left alone in the dining room.
“Um, what did you say just now?”
"Well, if there's anything you don't understand, you can tell me. I-maybe."
"Yes. Hey, you're a good person."
Konkon smiled broadly at Sango's positive compliment.
Read only on https://royaltywrites.com.ng/
◇◇◇
The Shogi Department was located in a corner room of the inner palace.
Konkon remembered her training days and her face became stiff.
"Are you okay?"
"Um, yes..."
The Shogi Department had the oldest lady-in-waiting in Botan Palace.
"The lady-in-waiting was so strict that I cried so much, many times..."
“Are you scared,m?”
"Yes"
Soon, they arrived at the Shogibu.
Konkon called out from outside the door.
After a beat, there was a response.
"-Come in."
"Yes! Thank you!"
Konkon, who was by her side, was more nervous than Sango.
Read only on https://royaltywrites.com.ng/
Sango patted her back and smiled at her to reassure her.
"I'm sorry, Sango-sama. Thank you."
Konkon's expression softened, and Sango opened the door.
“It won’t happen again!!”
When she showed her face in the room, she was suddenly scolded.
Standing in front of her was a woman with bulging eyes.
Her black hair was tied up in a ring on her head, with a beautiful peony comb inserted into it.
She was probably a high-ranking lady-in-waiting, and she was wearing a dark blue flower robe.
She glared angrily at Sango.
"Opening the door is the job of a lowly person. Why did you open it?"
“Wow, I’m sorry!! It was my fault for being absent-minded!!”
"Konkon, it's you again"
"Yes..."
Sango and Konkon were seated side by side in the room. She was taught that it was a Karetsu-style attitude of reflection.
"Those who live in the inner palace must be careful with their every move. Words, gestures, consideration, etc."
The person giving the sermon was the head lady of the Shogibu. Her name was Runa Li, she was forty years old. She was known as the demon of etiquette.
“However, before we can talk about etiquette, the Imperial Palace official has to do something about his speech.”
Director Li clapped her hands.
Three women came from the back room. Around the same age as Lee.
She was wearing a blue flower robe, and her jet black hair was tied into a bun and held in place with a pale red peony comb.
Her fox-like eyes narrowed even further and she smiled.
All three of them had the same face, so Sango was amazed.
"Reina, Korin, Rie, teach the court official how to speak beautifully."
"Yes"
"Got it"
Director Lee introduced the three women.
"They are triplets at home. From the left: Reina, Korin and Rie. Please learn how to speak from these three people.”
Sango could only nod at the sudden task.
Read only on https://royaltywrites.com.ng/
We hope you enjoyed this chapter! You can vote for this novel translation and drop a review on Novel Updates!
Show support by clicking on the support us button below!❤️
.jpeg)
.jpeg)
0 Comments
What's on your mind...