Kim Man Shik's POV
"I'm glad you came." I said while bowing to the person in front of me.
"Enough with courtesy, I am here because you invited me."
I chuckled.
"I was too busy that's why I haven't responded right away."
"It doesn't matter. What matter is you are here. Come let's seat and drink." I offered the chair in front of me.
"Thank you."
The court lady poured a tea in our cups.
I sipped before I spoke. "Have you seen your son?"
"Min Yun? nah. He was so busy with his work."
"Didn't you miss him?" I joked and laughed.
"I did. That is why after meeting you, I will be checking my son if he is still alive."
We both laughed at his joke.
I sipped on my cup then put it back again to the table.
"You know that I didn't called you for nothing."
"Uh huh. I know."
"I was expecting you to come here the moment the king announced the wedding."
The person I am talking with became serious.
"Park I jun." I uttered. The surroundings became suspense.
"What about her?"
"Is she part of the Park clan?"
He laughed. "Why so sudden?"
"I need an answer. Do you know her?"
"What are you trying to plot Kim Man Shik?"
"Is she real? or just an impostor?"
He laughed. "She is part of Park clan. "
I didn't respond right away. I was still internalizing what I just heard. I didn't expect this. I thought this will be my alas to turned I-jun down and cancel the wedding.
"What?"
"You heard me, Park I-jun is my niece. She is Min Yun's cousin."
I was disappointed as well as frustrated. I don't like his answer at all.
"Why you asked about her? I didn't came to the announcement of the wedding because I was so busy. Since I was here, I will be visiting them too later on to congratulate them.
I'm out of my words. I don't want to talk anymore. I was pissed.
"I will not be staying here for too long. "
"Ha? we can have our lunch first before you leave."
"I want to eat but Min Yun is waiting for me."
I still wanted to interrupt him but I just nodded.
"Thank you for sparing your time with me even if just for a moment. "
He smiled. "Thanks for the drink."
He stood up and I followed too. We both showed our respect by bowing to each other.
When he was gone, I picked the cup and threw it in the wall. The court ladies were disrupted on what I did. Even my daughter went out to check the shattered sound.
"Father, what happened?"
I looked at her with my mad eyes. "Do something!" I shouted.
I closed my fist with anger. So I-jun is not an imposter but a real Park. The wedding cannot be stopped because I-jun came from a wealthy and powerful family.
I threw another cup again.
***
Min Yun's POV
"Min Yun!"
I looked behind me to see who is calling.
"Father!" I shouted and went near him.
"How was it?"
"We had a small conversation. Kim Man Shik never hesitated to ask question about I-jun. Have I met her before?"
I shrugged. "It was a long story but thanks for the help. We are just doing it for the sake of the king."
"I should meet I-jun. I want to see how she looks. "
"You'll meet her."
"And this is the right time. I will be offering gifts for them later."
"Later?"
My father nodded." I need to use my time right."
I smiled but with hesitation. I'm glad that I told my father in advance about her. Kim Man Shik will do everything just to peel I-jun off.
"I'm hungry." my father complained.
"The food will be serve right away"
"I decline the lunch offered by Kim Man Shik just to be with you."
"I appreciate your help, Father."
I smiled.
(flashback)
One of the places I visited was my home town. To where I was born and live.
"Master Min Yun!" someone shouted at me.
I looked at him. It was my personal servant when I was staying here.
I smiled , "Where is father?"
"He was in his room. Do you want me to call him?"
I shrugged. "I will just go to his room."
"How are you? It's been a long time since you went back here."
"I know. You grow up handsomely, are you courting someone?"
He blushed. " I was too busy with my work."
"Did father overwork you?"
"You know that your father is a good person. He will never do that to me."
I chuckled. "I was just joking. I'll talk to you later. I need to talk to father first."
He nodded then bowed his head.
I went to my father's room. When I opened the door, I saw my father and mother sipping their tea.
"Min Yun!" my mother shouted and stood up to hugged me. "I miss you so much."
I hugged her back. "I miss you too, mother."
"I thought you will not go back home." father interrupted. I thought he was angry but he just smiled.
"Are you staying here for good?"
I sat with them. Father offered a tea and I sipped it.
"It will be just for days. I have lots of work."
"You know you can just focus on our business. You don't need to overwork, money work for us." father explained.
"I know, but you know the reason why I can't just be a businessman."
"You treasure the king a lot. " father noticed.
"He is part of Park clan. We need to protect him."
"I know. But I couldn't help but to be worried. You are not getting any younger. You need to get married."
"Your father is right. When will we see your heir?" mother added.
I sighed. "I am still waiting for the right time."
Mother smiled and held my hand. "Just enjoy life. I will always support you."
I smiled back "thank you. "
"I know you are hungry, I will prepare the food first." mother excused herself.
Father and I remained in his room. I sipped my tea before started th conversation.
"Father..."
"You need something, right?"
"You know me well." I smiled.
"Just like how your mother knows you."
"Do me a favor." I directly said.
"About what?"
"About Park I-jun."
"Park I-jun? Who is she? I haven't heard her name before. "
" I registered her as my cousin and a part of Park clan."
"Why? I don't understand----"
"It's a long story, father. But please do me a favor. When Kim Man Shik will ask about Park I-jun, tell him she is part of Park clan and I am her cousin."
"I have too many questions in mind but I will help you."
"I owe you a lot father. Thank you."
"That's the only reason why you are here?"
I nodded.
"I thought you miss us." he sounded hurt.
"You know how much I miss you."
"I was just kidding."
"You'll meet her soon. "
"Are you in love with her?"
"What?"
"I saw it in your eyes. They way you utter her name."
I smiled. "She doesn't know. "
"I guess you have moved on from the past."
"I am. But she's still in my heart."
"I think I-jun helps you a lot. "
"She is. You will like her."
And the conversation goes on until midnight.
(present)
I was so excited to see I-jun and hugged her. It's been days since I last saw her. I miss her smile, her care, her totality. I just want to spend my day with her.
My father stayed in the office. I went to I-jun's quarter to call her and meet my father.
Not so far away. I saw I-jun gasped when she saw me and she waved her hands to me.
"Min Yun!!!"
Who wouldn't fall in love with this girl?
She ran towards me and to my shocked, she hugged me. She put her arms around my waist and she leaned her head on my chest.
"I miss you." she said.
(I miss you too) I just responded in my mind.
"You looked thin." she said.
"I ate a lot. "
She nagged at me like a mother. She put her hands on her waist and looked at me intently.
"You should eat a lot. "
"I did."
She pouted. "I have lot of things to tell you."
"Like?"
"About what happened, and about the king."
I smiled. "I am willing to listen, but for now, I want you to meet my father. He's in my office now."
"Your father?"
I nodded. "He knows you."
"How?"
"I told him about you. And you know what? Kim Man Shik talked to him and asked about you."
"Really? I didn't know. "
"You know how Kim Man Shik thinks. He will do everything just to ruined our plan."
"Did your father agree to help me?"
"Of course. Surely, he will like you. Come on."
Park I-jun followed me to the office. She looked nervous but I just held her hand to calm her down.
"Take it easy. My father will not harm you." I joked.
She nodded.
Park I-jun's POV
I didn't expect Min Yun will tell his father about me. But the most thing I didn't expect is to how Kim Man Shik move just to turned me down. He is getting in my nerves. He knows how to pissed me off.
When we arrived at the office. I saw an old man who is so handsome and so manly. He looks like an angel.
I couldn't help but mesmerized on his father's beauty. No wonder Min Yun is so handsome too.
"Meet my father ,Park Choi Sun."
He offered his hand to me to shake hands. I accepted it and smiled.
"Nice meeting you " I don't know how to address him, I couldn't even say uncle to him because surely, he wouldn't understand.
"You are beautiful." his father exclaimed.
I blushed. I am not used hearing compliments. It gave me cringe vibe.
"I also personally greet you and congratulate you for the wedding."
I half smiled and looked at Min Yun. He was just smiling.
"I don't know if where is the king. But if he will see you he will be happy."
He smiled.
"Let's have a tea first. I will make some. " Min Yun said.
"Let me help you." I volunteered.
When we were at the small kitchen in Min Yun's office, I talked to him.
"Your father is different."
"You like him?"
"Not in a way as a lover but as a father."
"Yeah, I couldn't ask for more. Maybe if the king didn't become king, we will both stay in our hometown."
"Did your father know I am from other world?"
He shrugged. "He will be shock. I just tell him that it is a long story."
I nodded. "That makes me calm." I chuckled.
"Your Highness!!!"
We both stared at the door that is connected to Min Yun's office.