Chilly wind grew stronger making the duo part reluctantly, Myung OK with apprehension on the outcome of her discovered secret, Daejong brewing with satisfaction
After the walk, his heart had never felt so full, his thoughts were on her, his achievement with Seo-yun and his complete peace of mind.
Myung OK returned to a confused princess who wondered why her father ran out on her, does her father not want her anymore, does he fancy some other kids, has she become a bad child ? Myriads of questions occupied the young mind and tortured it.
As for the court lady, she only smiled knowingly and didn't comment on anything.
"My princess, why is your face sullen, are you unwell?" Myung OK asked dumbly.
The baby sulked pitifully, her face conveying her grievance. "Royal father doesn't want me any more, he doesn't like me!" she complained, her round and adorable face tearstained. Myung OK knelt before her, wiped off the tears and pulled her into a hug.
