King's Wives

o go and everyone is waiting for you. Plus, we do not wa

a last look at herself in the tall mirror. "I am ready. Don't forget to take the fan decorated with peonies. It matches my dressing. Ugh, it

d Nara while running to catch her for help

quet of peonies. I am sure that Her Majesty, the Queen, will adore

Who does not love pink?", said Hana while rolling he

aids, stepped in their palanquins with cover

nds and started walking at a steady pace trying

slightly bowed. They were wearing the same clothing style: a beige long-sleev

a very annoyed manner, while opening the cur

my lady. We are almost there and we will g

cannot let anyone see your face. Not suitable for a noble young lady as you are. We do not want

curtains and the convoy cont

ning of July, the Mother Queen celebrates her birthday. Although Minister Jang is a very respected, well positioned man at the Court, he doesn't miss any opportunity to tigh

ser to her. Just the fact that his family visits Her Majesty will give envious looks from the other noblemen as it is not an easy thi

wo palanquins and flipped upward the front curtains to let the two ladies get out. With t

pink shade of lipstick, and a sharp nose, with black, brazen eyes, made her look noble, but

d long sleeved silk top, tied with a red bow and a long bright pink skirt made also of silk. Her flat shoes were embroidered with pink peo

Jang ladies made their entrance in the Palace. Holding their heads up and their hands one o

the most rare and captivating hazel eyes, framed by dark long eyelashes, under two black curved eyebrows. Her full lips had a natural pink tone and her nose was sma

nts, and in the middle was the Queen's lady-in-waiting, Lady Kim, an older woman, in her fifties, with gray hair gathered in a bun at the b

she is my daughter, Hana. We wish to give her our presen..." , she didn't get to introduce

ice paper, slid open and a man b

ce! Listen to me!" said

o them, hitting two of them. He stormed into Hana and she fell over Queen's court ladi

ago, he took over the ruling over the whole Joseon and most of the Court men and nobles were giving him a hard time, trying to find any mistake to dismiss him and put his younger brother in

lf to become a king. He focused on his studying and military training and followed his father all over the place to learn everything about leading a nation. The corruption started to grow since his father got sick and his

to make a decision for the sake of his kingdom and of his loyal people. His mother was right, bu

for her birthday, she had mentioned again the marriage requesting to find a b

er!", said the queen before he stood up and left the

strongly pushed one of them who fell down, dropping some packages. He turned aro

de hand and the arm covered in the red large sleeve waiting for her to grab it. Clumsy and almost tripping, she stood up alone, arrangi

ed girl trying to get up, refusi

bidden, but for a second she forgot. She saw the tall man with broad shoulders slightly bent above her. His deep black eyes were protruding any soul, full lips

ges and put her fa

s. I was in your way...."

y skin blushing like blooming cherry flowers on her cheeks and the

our way!", said Lady Jang, bowing her head gently and grabbing her daughter forward. "My dau

g. Tell your daughter to watch where SHE is walking",

Sun looking at Hana with the tail of his eye, while turning ar

He looked at her skirt and hit it

exquisite way. We will fix all this later on. Straighten your back, smile and walk confident

n put her hands together

ps, this time.", she said

nounced the guests and opened the sliding

itting. At the end of a well lit room, sitting on her cushions and sitting mats on the floor

foreheads and then sat on the cushions in front of the Queen's table. Lady

appy birthday", said Lady Jang spreading her arms while holding the packages and performing a bow . Hana fol

e!", replied the Queen, turning her face towards Hana." And this must be your daught

my only child. Thank you for your kind comp

", asked the Queen looking an

turn 18 in December.", replie

child, you said?", s

me a good wife and to show how to lead a household.", answered

pleased and put

and respectful family. What do you think if I recommend her for the upcoming selection

owed shyly, jumping of

respect and dedication for the well-being of the country and the Palace. Thank you for thinking of Hana as a pot

pplication process will check if she is suitable for being the mother of the future king.", said the Queens with a cunning smile

d a glimpse of him." , answered Ha