episode_0139

“Haha, seeing His Majesty playfully tease you, it seems like you’ve definitely gained some recognition as the Crown Prince, doesn’t it?”

“Well, I’m glad to be recognized… but a celestial kingdom etiquette class that’s unheard of even in the royal family… It doesn’t seem like a joke at all… I did learn briefly from Heeseon before ascending to the celestial realm, but you have no idea how difficult that was…”

“Oh my? My lord! You’ve got such a beautiful wife; naturally, you should do that much for her! Hehe…”

“Well… that may be so, but…”

Thinking it sounded somewhat like nonsense, I turned to Heeseon with a puzzled expression…

Wow… she was undeniably stunning to the point where my heart fluttered as soon as our eyes met.

Could it be because we had a good time with His Majesty and returned like this? Heeseon seems extremely cheerful, doesn’t she?

With a look that seemed to ask if I could, Heeseon sparkled brighter than usual, looking more radiant and cheerful.

Well… even though Master allowed me to take such a beautiful daughter as my concubine… if I have any conscience, etiquette lessons are something I must absolutely receive, whether a hundred or a thousand times.

“Well, my lord, you already have a certain grace about you… and besides, with the help of the maidservant and me, it shouldn’t be too difficult! So don’t worry. Hehe…”

“Oh…! But the Master is watching; how can you kiss me, Heeseon…!”

Startled by Heeseon’s sudden kiss, I quickly glanced at the Master.

Of course, while it felt good to receive a kiss from Heeseon, who looked exceptionally beautiful today, the situation was that we had just finished our audience with His Majesty and were now chatting at the Master’s residence.

Even though we were a married couple, if this were Heeseon’s residence, it would be different, but since it’s the Master’s place, he might feel uncomfortable.

There wasn’t as grand a reason for us to visit the Master’s residence as there was to reveal my background to His Majesty.

I came here mainly to boast about achieving the first stage, Tianyi (Heavenly One), and also to learn the second stage, Ziyi (Earthly One), but the biggest reason was that Heeseon wanted to come and play.

Although we came for leisure, we might still receive training, so I mentioned to Sarira and Hyangdan in the morning that we might be late…

“Haha, that’s fine. Knowing that a young couple is in their prime, would an old man really be uncomfortable with just that?”

“Right? This much is fine, isn’t it, sir? Ah… my husband can’t be acting like a beast at night and then be so shy during the day, can he? Hehe…”

“Heeseon…! What are you saying in front of the Master…!”

“Hehe, did I say anything wrong? And to you and the Master, not to me, you’re like uncles. Hehe…! Oh…! Receive more kisses! Smack! Smack!”

“Uh…!”

Ugh… I feel like the Master can see through me, yet she’s happily teasing me alone like that… giving me lots of kisses too…

Let’s see each other tonight…! I’ll make sure to tease you a lot…

“Oh…! Hehe…”

As if leaving me in amusement, she looks at Heeseon with slightly annoyed eyes, but when our eyes meet, Heeseon quickly looks away from me with a sheepish expression, then smiles mischievously again.

Is it because her incredibly cute behavior, resembling a naughty child, melts my anger instantly, despite her haughty and dignified face?

Well… they say it’s hard to stay mad at a pretty person, right? Of course, I’ll definitely tease her a lot tonight…

“Hehehe, that’s right. This is the joy of old folks… Well, whether it is or not…!”

Fortunately, our master graciously watched over us as we bickered, which was a relief.

It seemed that the esteemed individuals we’ve met so far appeared somewhat older, making me wonder if they might feel uncomfortable with such affectionate expressions.

“Um… Master? Is it really okay for you to be with us like this? The reason your time with His Majesty and Lady Alhyun was brief was because of the Daejeon meeting…”

“Oh…! It’s fine, it’s fine. How significant can a Daejeon meeting be if it happens four or five times a week… Don’t worry about it. I took a long vacation because I had some work to do. Hahaha! It’s been a while since I had a break…”

“Oh! Well, that’s a relief, Master.”

Somehow…

While I had thought during the first stage of training that the master’s advice on trials seemed overly cheerful compared to back then, it turns out it was just a vacation…

“Hehe… Mister! By the way, this time, Abamama didn’t reject your vacation request, right? What did the other men say?”

“Of course, they each said a word or two, ugh… those jealous fellows…! It’s my first vacation in a while, and instead of congratulating me, the youngest one is missing or something…! If they wanted a vacation, they should have asked His Majesty for help too! Those nobles who never said a word when called upon by His Majesty every time he felt bored… now at a time like this…! Ugh…!”

“Um… Master?”

“Hmph… Ahaha! I must have asked for no reason, Sir. Just let it go. I’m the perennial youngest, so there’s a lot built up… and besides, Abamama tends to be a bit strict about vacations, so everyone is a bit sensitive about them…”

Wait… Does Heeseon mean that the master is someone like King Sejong?

That serene and gentle figure suddenly seems so burdened…

Sigh… I thought the position of “master” was mysterious and cool, but it seems more like a cutthroat corporate environment.

CEO Sejong-hyung has plenty of seniors, but newcomers struggle to find their place?

Oh… my eyes…!

I once thought about learning etiquette from the master to become a junior master myself…

Now I feel fortunate to have been recognized as a son-in-law by Heeseon.

Even though I don’t know much about heavenly laws, there’s this thing where sons-in-law can’t get involved in politics or policies.

Maybe it’s the same in heaven?

Or not?

Oh, come on… Could it be… that this is proven by the history of my homeland, Joseon? How dare they allow someone like a son-in-law to meddle in sacred national affairs?

“Phew… I can’t spend such a good vacation day just thinking about work! Sorry. I got lost in thoughts about my seniors for a moment… Ah! By the way, how should we handle the wedding ceremony?? I heard they had a ceremony on Earth, but we still have to hold one here. You’re the son-in-law, and Heeseon is a fairy.”

“Oh! Sir, I told Abamama that we should do it later! After our baby is born! Hehe… Maybe by the time of the wedding, my belly will be so swollen from the pregnancy that it’s better to do it when I look a bit prettier. Besides, we probably have to do it together with the siblings anyway! It’s the right thing to do!”

“….”

Heh heh… I had nothing to say.

Feeling a bit stung and heavy-hearted…

The night before, Heeseon secretly crossed the line with Hyangdani.

Ah… Anyway, how should I bring up the fact that there’s already a new woman besides Sari…

“Moreover, while I’m pregnant, my younger siblings might also become pregnant. And since I can’t even estimate how many younger siblings there will be… That’s why we decided to set the due date generously. After all, we’ve already received official recognition as a couple, so time is on our side, isn’t it?”

“…….”

Oh… Heesun? But I’m just Hwangdan… Here, even the master is present, and it’s still a bit awkward to talk about it… Could it be that I’ll be adding more women? I’m human too..! Can’t even estimate… Saying that makes me sound too much like a playboy…

“Haha… Seems like you’re quite vigorous, eh..? Still, you. If our Heesun sheds tears, there will be no forgiveness, you know?”

“…Yes. That’s obvious.”

Ugh… The sharpness in the master’s eyes was so intense that I felt a momentary flash.

So, Heesun, please speak well….

Oh, how did I end up like this, from being devoted to this…

Cowardly, but should I compromise and call it a harem devotion now…

“So, you achieved enlightenment after a thousand days?”

“Oh! Yes! Master! That’s why I came looking for guidance on the first day this time.”

“Ha ha, is that so? Good..! Indeed, your learning is fast, isn’t it? Of course, having already awakened part of your vision, I figured you would realize immediately with the right trigger… Carrying rocks all day without realizing anything, what suddenly triggered your enlightenment after a thousand days?”

“Yes…? Th-that’s, um…”

Oh no! I absolutely can’t tell the truth!

I awakened in such an embarrassing way this time too..!

Should I say I awakened by earnestly wishing for it? It’s not entirely wrong, is it?

It was at that moment when I was desperately trying to find an excuse while rolling my eyes.

“Oh! Sir! By the way, why did you make our husband go through that ordeal back then? How tightly he was bound at that time…! I almost came here right away to turn everything upside down?”

“Oh..! Th-that is, Heesun, actually, I never intended to make my disciple suffer at all..? But… oh… how do I even explain this…!”

Phew… Heesun redirected the topic at a good moment!

Thinking it was the right time, I quickly began to object to Heesun, who was staring at the master with a reproachful face.

“Oh dear! Heesun, I said back then that I pushed myself a bit too hard because I wanted to realize things quickly.. You have done nothing wrong, sir..! And it was all part of the training, so if you speak ill of the master like that, what does it make me as a disciple? Oh.. I’m sorry, sir..! Heesun always tends to be overly sensitive about me..”

“Heh, heh.. It’s, it’s okay..! But still, you? Heesun, please don’t misunderstand again..”

“Of course, sir..! I’ll speak well..! And Heesun will also observe the training today, so there shouldn’t be any further misunderstandings!”

“I-is that so?”

“Yes!”

“Sir, Heesun will observe!”

“…….”

Phew… Feels like a sigh of relief.

Although I scolded Heesun a bit unfairly because the master was unfairly targeted….

Still, thanks Heesun! Thanks to you! We really are meant to be together, aren’t we?

Hmm… So, should I be a bit more affectionate when teasing tonight..?