Jeemin's POV

The physician stood there with a shocked face. I didn't know what explanation I should give him.......ugh...

"OH MY GOD......" He fell to his knees and bowed at me.

What the heck is happening?!

I was so shook. Why was an elderly man bowing down to me?

I immediately got up, knelt, and bowed at him more.

"I AM SO SORRY TO MISUNDERSTAND YOU, SIR!" He cried.

"S-sir?" I was shook.

"You're much more educated than me. The heavens have sent you to cure the diseases of the people. Now I can retire in peace."

"H-heavens? R-retire? W-WhAT?"

"Don't worry, I won't say this to anyone. Your sudden arrival in those weird clothes was suspicious, I should've known that you were an angel sent by God Himself to help the people. I am too old to help the people now, that's why I was searching for an assistant so that I could pass my knowledge to him and retire. But now I don't have to worry anymore. The kingdom is in good hands and I can retire peacefully now." He nodded to himself.

I was so confused. What on earth....' angel'? But I decided not to say anything because I do not have a better explanation. I just hope that he doesn't go around spreading things about me being an angel.

"Umm.....physician-nim, please don't tell this anyone that I am an angel, ok?" I smiled at him awkwardly, scratching the back of my head.

"Don't worry, you heavenly being. Your secret is safe with me." He bowed.

"Umm...but you know what? As you just witnessed, my power needs lots of energy. If I keep on using it daily, I might lose my life." I sighed and wished they had some kind of energy drink or something....ugh!

"Well, for that you'll have to meditate, exercise a lot and take this with your meal every day." He handed me a small box from his table.

"What's this?" I opened it and it was having a purple powdery substance in it.

"The warriors use this the gain energy. Have this with your meal every day and it will give you energy. This plant is called the 'ARMY plant' since it's a popular medicine among the royal army. You'll find them in the palace gardens, the flowers are purple. Take the flowers and crush them until they become powder."

"Oh ok." I smiled.

Just then the door flung open and revealed minister Kang.

"The king wants to see Jeemin!" Kang declared

"Why?" Physician asked.

"I think he is impressed by his healing powers," Kang said.

"Good thing! I need to meet the king too and get my resignation decree!"

"Resignation? What about Jeemin? Who'll guide him?"

"This boy is much more educated than me. He doesn't need my guidance." The physician smiled. "Let's go now. It's not good to keep the king waiting." He added as we three made our way towards the throne room. When we reached there, we saw King Yunki sipping wine.

All three of us bowed in front of him, "Greetings to His Majesty!"

"Ahhh Jeemin, come here." He ordered and I went towards him.

"So I heard that you healed Kang's wound." He looked at me with a smirk and I nodded.

"Can you heal this too?" He pointed at his scar and I gulped. I can certainly heal that but I just healed the bird's wings and if I heal his scar, I don't know if my body will be able to take that. But he is the king, if I don't heal, he'll punish me and if I heal, my body won't be able to take that...ugh!

"Jeemin? You heard me?" Yunki raised a brow at me.

"Ahh...y-yes, your Majesty." I gulped and went ahead to touch his scar. He stared at me. I traced his scar and was about to say that magical word when he held my wrist and I became confused.

"You know what? Don't heal." He smirked. "This scar makes me who I am. Haha...you know how I got this scar?" He asked me and I shook my head no.

"I was fighting with my stupid hyung-nim for this throne. I defeated him but that idiot suddenly attacked my face making this scar, saying 'Now everybody will call you ugly and a monster'. I hated the scar on my face initially but now I feel like this scar makes me who I'm today. I'm proud of it!" He said with an expressionless face.

"Your Majesty, you look good by just the way you are. At the end of the day, it's your heart that matters and I know that you have a good heart." I smiled at him and he stared at me with wide eyes.

"Ahem! I-I don't have a good heart!" He said looking away.

"Umm.....royal physician? Why are you here?" He asked changing the topic.

"I wanted to resign because Park Jeemin is much more experienced than me and he is the best person you and the kingdom can have. Please let me retire, your Majesty." He requested while bowing.

"Ok! I'll prepare your letter!"

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Seyeon's POV

Next Day,

I woke up in the morning, washed up, and was feeling better than yesterday. But I still had those questions about Prince Jeongguk.

"Princess Ahyoon is here!" I heard the maids announcing. The door slid open and revealed Ahyoon. I bowed my head and greeted her.

"How are you feeling today?" She asked while smiling.

"I'm feeling good. The medicines are great."

"Good to hear. By the way, take these clothes. I picked them up from the royal tailor's room only for you. These are for lady warriors. " She handed me a pile of newly made clothes.

"Ahhh thanks, princess!" I put them down on my bed and looked straight at Ahyoon.

"Umm.....can I ask you something?" I asked.

"Go ahead!"

"What do you know about prince Jeon Jeongguk"

Her eyes widened upon hearing his name.

"Oh my God! Why are you asking that?"

"Ummm I'm just curious."

"By any chance did you come across him? I heard that he was asking the servants about you after your fight last day."

"Umm no-no. I didn't meet." I lied.

"Please stay safe!"

"What do you mean?"

"Don't you know how dangerous he is?"

I shook my head no, "That's why I asked you to tell me about him."

"But you're from Goguryeo!" She raised a brow.

"Umm yes, but I was always least interested in the royal matters. I don't know anything about them. Can you please tell me everything?"

She nodded, we sat down on my bed and she started her tale, "So as far as I know, he is the son of Goguryeo's 2nd prince Jeon Hyunwoo. Prince Hyunwoo is king Kim Sihyuk's brother. He also has a daughter named princess Inhyeon with his first wife and prince Jeongguk is the son of his second wife. While giving birth to Jeongguk, his mother died. Thus he is considered to be the killer of his mother."

What on earth?

"He grew up and didn't develop any qualities that princes have. He picked up interests in hunting and warcraft. He came to be known as the warrior prince. He is harsh on everyone, especially girls. He doesn't respect them. It is said that even after all these bad qualities in him, one princess proposed to him but he dared to reject that princess. The poor princess ultimately took her life because of him. I also heard that he even likes to draw on his body with charcoal. He is scary."

"Draw on his body? You mean tattoo?"

"Tathou?"

I loosened my hanbok a bit and exposed my left shoulder to her, "You mean this?" I had a flower tattoo there.

Her eyes widened, "Y-yes!"

"What's wrong with these? And I'm sure that your maids saw them before while changing my clothes. Didn't they inform you?"

"Seyeon....shush! Don't say these to anyone."

"Why not? What's wrong with these?"

"These are considered witchcraft and evil, don't you know that?" She gasped. I hardly controlled my laughter......ugh 'ancient' times with 'ancient' thoughts.

"Yeah right! But I love these charcoal drawings, you know? Instead of associating it with evil, why don't we associate it with beauty, creativity, and art?!" I said.

"Y-you do have a point!" She said while staring at me.

"And about Prince Jeongguk, I don't think that he is wrong in any way. It is just his bad luck." I sighed looking at Ahyoon. I knew that she was not going to understand my point so I stopped talking about it, but I felt bad for Jeongguk.

"Umm anyways, if he is Goguryo's prince, what is he doing here?"

"Ohh about that, he came here yesterday to talk about some political matters but orabeoni postponed the meeting with him because of your fight. Today we are supposed to hear him out!"

"So we are going to the courtroom?" I asked and she nodded.

"You get ready. I'll wait for you outside." She smiled and left the room.
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"Princess Ahyoon is entering!" One servant announced it to the court and Ahyoon entered followed by me. The court greeted her with a bow. The room was full of courtiers who were all waiting for the king.

"His majesty is entering!" The servant announced and the king entered as we all greeted him with a bow. He settled down on his throne and raised a hand indicating to begin the court activities.

"Goguryeo's youngest prince Jeon Jeongguk is entering!" The servant announced and the courtroom went strangely quiet. All bowed to him as well.

Prince Jeongguk, who was wearing a black hanbok as well, came and stood in front of the king. He bowed to him. King Hoseong nodded and asked, "So what is it, Prince Jeongguk?"

Jeongguk took out a decree from his long sleeves, untied it, and started reading, "I, Goguryeo's king, Kim Sihyuk, greets King Hoseong and I would like to extend a hand of friendship towards Baekje. As we both know, Silla is becoming a threat for both of us, I would like to pair up with you and defeat Silla." He finished reading and presented the decree to the king humbly.

"But what if Goguryeo turns against us after we defeat Silla? There's no guarantee, right?" Hoseong asked.

"Your Majesty, we would never do that!" Jeongguk responded humbly.

"Your words are not the king's words. I've no issue with being friends with Goguryeo but I need a solid bond. How about a marital bond?" Hoseong asked.

"I will convey your message to my king," Jeongguk responded.

"Very well!" Hoseong handed Jeongguk a new decree with his response. Jeongguk accepted it humbly.

Hoseong dismissed the court after solving some small political issues. He went out of the room followed by Ahyoon. Others started to leave as well. That's when Jeongguk came toward me. I bowed and greeted him.

"Take this." He handed me a pouch.

"What's this?" I asked.

"ARMY plant. I saw how weak you are, you need this. Have this with your meal every day and it will give you energy." He said and left.

"THAT JERK KEEPS CALLING ME WEAK. JUST YOU WAIT, JEON!"

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Goguryeo

The old king, Kim Sihyuk had a sudden heart attack today and was laying on his bed. The queen was sitting beside his bed and the physician was checking his pulse.

"His majesty's pulse rate is dropping." The physician sighed.

"WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY THAT?" The queen yelled.

"J-Jeongguk-" The king groaned.

"WHY ON EARTH ARE YOU TAKING THAT EVIL BOY'S NAME?" The queen became mad.

"Y-you and I b-both k-know that he is m-my son!"

"SHUT UP! MAKE A WILL. MAKE PRINCE SEONGJIN THE KING....F-FAST!" The queen panicked and grabbed a paper.

"You seriously c-care a-about that now? D-don't worry.....my will is ready. I-if I die, the royal m-minister will let everyone know my will. B-But d-don't worry. I ain't dying b-before seeing Jeongguk f-for the l-last t-time." The king smiled and closed his eyes slowly as the queen stormed out of the room.

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