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Goguryeo

Namjun's POV

We realized that the weak man in front of us was Byeongho. His head was bandaged and he looked pale.

"B-Byeongho? Grandfather went close to him to take a closer look. I and Hoseong were surprised at the sight.

"W-Wait...How did this happen?!" Grandfather asked in disbelief.

"I-" Byeongho was about to explain but he was cut off.

"Welcome back, your majesty!"

We turned around to find Ahyoon and the other noble ladies. I sighed in relief as I saw everyone safe.

"Princess Ahyoon, what is happening? I asked.

"Thank God you all are safe but why is it so dark here?" Hoseong asked Ahyoon.

Instead of replying, Ahyoon smiled at him and then clapped two times. At her signal, the whole palace lit up with beautiful lights and the sky filled up with lanterns. It looked so pretty but I was not sure about what the occasion was.

"It looks beautiful!" I admired the view.

"Indeed!" Hoseong smiled.

"Your Majesty, congratulations! You're going to be a father!" Ahyoon bowed.

"Congratulations, your majesty!!!" All the nobles knelt and greeted.

"Oh my God! Congratulations!" Hoseong patted my back.

I gasped!

"Inhyeon....w-where is she???"

"She is waiting for you in your room!" Princess Ahyoon said and I was about to rush towards the palace when I heard grandfather's angry voice!

"HEY! WAIT...WHO DID THIS TO MY ADVISOR?"

"He-" Ahyoon was cut off.

"I FELL DOWN THE STAIRS!" Byeongho confessed.

"Pfft..." Everyone around me tried hard to hold their laugh but I looked at him suspiciously. It is very unlikely for a skilled warrior to fall from the stairs and get hurt like this.

"Aishhh!! Seriously? Ughh.." Grandfather shoved Byeongho's arm away which he was holding and rubbed his temples in disbelief.

"Oww..that hurts, your Majesty!" Byeongho complained.

"Your Majesty, you are our guest! Please come inside!" Princess Ahyoon greeted the grandfather.

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Silla

Jeemin's POV

Seongho pointed in my direction and said, "I want her!"

I looked behind me and saw no one. So I asked casually, "Who?"

"You, my dear!" Seongho came and stood in front of me.

"WHAT?-"

Is he gay? Is he out of his freaking mind? WHAT THE FUCK?????!!!!!!

He proceeded to touch my face, "Look at your beauty-"

I stepped back, "NO...." I grabbed Seyeon and pulled her in between Seongho and me. "LOOK AT HER. SHE IS MORE BEAUTIFUL!!!!"

Seyeon was shook, "I-what?-"

Seongho shoved Seyeon away, "She indeed is but she isn't my type! You are!"

"Your Majesty-"

"'The king's wish is the final wish and he should fear no one!'" Seongho repeated prince Seongjin words when one of his ministers tried to interrupt him. Seongjin hyung's eyes widened.

"Your Majesty, she is my wife! You can ask for something else!" Yunki came in between us.

"Is that so? Then ok! I WANT YOUR LIFE!"

A hush fell over the crowd.

"W-what?" I gasped. Yunki hyungnim's expression was unreadable. 

"You.." Seongho pointed at Jeongguk, "Jiang, right? Kill him for me and I shall consider you the best fighter!"

Jeongguk furrowed his brows.

There was silence in the hall. All six of us exchanged looks, trying to communicate with each other and at this moment, we all knew what to do.

Jeongguk stared at Seongho with a blank expression and unsheathed his sword.

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Goguryeo

Inhyeon's POV

I was sitting on the bed when I heard the maid saying, "His Majesty is entering!!"

As soon as I heard those words, my heart skipped a beat!

Putting a hand on my belly I smiled, "Your father is here!"

The door slid open and I saw him entering with the brightest smile on his face.

"Inhyeon-ah!!!" He wrapped me in his warm hug.

I hugged him back, taking in his sweet smell.

"Thank you so much, my queen! This is the best gift you could give me! After all, that we went through for the past few days, this is the best thing that happened!" He broke the hug and looked deep into my eyes.

"I love you and I'm so glad that you're back!" I smiled at him.

He gently grabbed the back of my head and kissed my forehead.

Then he knelt and caressing my belly he said, "I promise that I'll give you the best life ever, little one!"

"What do you want, your majesty? A prince or a princess?" I asked stroking his hair.

"I just want to be a father!" He said putting his head on my lap.

On the other hand, in the imperial hall,

3rd person POV

"Oh, God!" The old king sighed, rubbing his temples.

"I am so ashamed of what my daughter did! I'm so sorry! Apart from that, I misunderstood the whole situation and attacked my grandson and the king of Baekje." He said and turned to Hoseong, "Please forgive this old man if you can!"

Hoseong held his hands, "It's not your fault. Probably I would have behaved like this too if I was in your place, after all, you are a father!"

The old king nodded with regretful eyes.

"But at least Namjun could've explained it to me before!"

"Both of us tried but you never listened!" Hoseong admitted with a poker face.

"Ahem! S-sorry for that but thank you so much for enlightening me with the truth, princess Ahyoon!"

"My honor!" Princess Ahyoon bowed.

"Guess women are better at doing important things with ease!" Hoseong patted his sister's head proudly.

"They indeed are!" Byeongho whispered under his breath and the old king turned around to face him.

"I'll leave Byeonho here while the other princes are out on the errand, Namjun will need assistance while they are all gone. And send me a message if you need any other help!"

"WHAT? ME? NO! I'LL GO WITH YOU, YOUR MAJESTY-"

"It's an order, Byeongho!"

"Yes thank you for your great kindness, your majesty! I'm sure Byeongho sir will serve our Majesty as loyally as he served you, isn't it sir?" Ahyoon smiled at Byeongho.

"Y-YES!"

"That's great, Byeongho! I'm proud of you!"

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Silla

Yunki had his eyes fixed on Jeongguk as he shifted closer to Jeemin. Jeemin gestured something with his eyes and Jeongguk gave a tight nod to Yunki and Jeemin.

"We don't have the whole day!" Seongho scowled. Jeongguk's cold eyes were focused on Seongho.

"WHY ARE YOU LOOKING AT ME LIKE THAT? ARE YOU NOT-"

"Rraaahhhh!!!", Jeongguk attacked.

Blood splattered on Jeongguk's face and Seongho's eyes widened.

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