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[Episode 164: Siblings]

Although it was a place where I had previously roamed around with Heeseon, today felt different due to the grand market opening.

The sparkling eyes of the people looked so happy…

Moreover…

“Madam..! Please look over here..!”

“Wow..! Look there, look..! Isn’t that Heeseon’s mother entering Taean with that child who resembles her?”

“Oh my..! Who is this! Isn’t this our Madam..! Wait, wait..! Please try this..! This is rabbit rice cake handcrafted by the heavenly rabbits themselves..!”

Everyone seemed eager to greet me and offer something in their hands…

It was both overwhelming and heartwarming.

I could feel a lot of affection towards Heeseon from their warm welcome.

Being loved by someone Heeseon cares about?

Certainly, Heeseon must be quite remarkable in Heaven.

Just because we briefly strolled around holding hands last time, now everyone remembers me and blesses us for becoming parents…

But it’s a bit awkward that the marketplace has become so noisy because of me.

When I came with Heeseon, there weren’t people trailing behind us like this.

“Alright everyone, please step back. Isn’t Madam feeling overwhelmed?”

“Yes. Please consider Madam’s comfort and give her space.”

“Oh my..! Dear heavens…! I apologize. It’s just that I was so excited… I’m sorry, Madam….”

“Oh dear.. I apologize, dear heavens..! Madam…! You are the noble who saved Heeseon’s mother and even gifted us this precious child… We wanted to do something for you…”

Did they notice my discomfort?

They politely tried to deter the people following me around.

‘Wow… this is quite fascinating…?’

Having lived in Yuldo Country for over ten years, this scene felt remarkably fresh to me.

It’s like… there are many aspects of this society that remind me of my hometown?

Despite their higher status than those around them, they didn’t exude any authoritarianism.

People respected their words and smiled apologetically.

Just by observing this, I felt that in Heaven, society values people more than social status.

Of course, South Korea is a democratic society where such rigid class distinctions don’t exist,

Yet having spent a long time in a society like Yuldo Country, which is oppressive and authoritative, witnessing such mutual respect naturally evoked memories of my homeland.

‘Oh… come to think of it, isn’t this a very challenging thing even in modern society?’

Isn’t it?

Certainly, there are many good people and the living environment is incomparable to many places, but

Just like anywhere else, even if you ask nicely, there are always those who abuse power once they get a little authority, looking down on others…

Hmm… Nevertheless, the absence of unconditional class primacy is a similarity between here and there…

Ah! First, I should quickly apologize too.

Even though it wasn’t my intention, the situation that unfolded was indeed due to me.

“Haha…. Thank you all. Oh! I will enjoy the rice cakes you’ve given. There’s no need to apologize…! I’m truly sorry for causing a disturbance.”

“Oh my… Our Madam’s heart is truly noble…! These fresh nobles as well. How could they have persecuted such a kind person… Ah! This is not the right time to bother a busy person… Madam…! Before you leave, please take this persimmon as well…!”

“Oh, you really don’t have to give me more…! I brought plenty of money…! I’ll buy it myself…!”

Ah…. People’s kindness knows no bounds…

Returning naturally to the workplace, I found myself burdened with items meant for gifting, each one filling my hands as if I had already finished shopping.

With a bit of help from the others, it wasn’t too bad. If I had come alone, it would have been a disaster.

“I’m sorry, everyone… I was just planning to look around and buy some ingredients, but you’re all making me work so hard… You must think I came along for no reason, right?”

“Oh, no. Bu-nim…! We also followed along to help with this…!”

“R-Right…! We decided to follow her, and we were in such competition among ourselves…”

“……?”

Competition? Why are they both blushing suddenly?

“Anyway, thank you for helping us carry these burdens. Haha…”

“Y-Yes…”

“Haah….”

“……”

Feeling sorry for the laborious breaths of the attendants as they struggled with the heavy load, I wished I had brought a cart or something…

Bi, the attendant of Doheedang.

Being out with Bu-nim filled her heart with excitement. Especially for someone like Bi, who had surpassed many competitors to be chosen…!

-“Bu-nim is going to see the market that’s opening soon! We need to select two attendants to accompany her… One will be me… Anyone else willing to assist?”

Except for Lady Yeon and Lady Rin, everyone at Doheedang eagerly raised their hands at Gyeom’s words, the highest-ranking attendant.

“Haah… That was really tough…”

Even Bi found herself sighing, unknowingly caught up in intense competition.

The attendants at Doheedang usually felt like one big family, but this time, it seemed different. Perhaps it had to do with past events.

People in Heaven are incredibly weak when it comes to lust.

Or rather, is it that they don’t lack desire at all?

With abundant virtue in Heaven reducing their craving for pleasure and their extended lifespans from the Peach Blossom Trees lowering their urge for succession…

But being born human means feeling desire is natural.

So, what happens when long-suppressed desires suddenly awaken due to certain circumstances?

In the past, during the time Bu-nim and Lady Sari spent together, access to Doheedang’s grand bathhouse was strictly controlled.

The problem was…

While entry was restricted, there was no way to contain the moans emanating from within.

-“Ah… Yes… Master, I love you…! Give me a baby…! Give me a seed like you did for Lady Sari… I want a baby too…”

-“Hng… Sari, please… Get pregnant…! I love you…! Get pregnant with a beautiful baby like you…”

“……”

Who would have thought soundproofing the bathhouse was necessary?

From the construction of Doheedang until now, no one would have considered such a thing.

Moreover, this place was exclusively for women in the Golden Zone…

Ironically, instead of preparing for emergencies, the design amplified the sounds.

The rough breathing of males and the desperate moans of females echoing from the bathhouse…

Including Bi, all the attendants of Doheedang unintentionally awakened the suppressed instincts of the females.

And Bi…

“Haahhh….”

Still couldn’t forget the sight of Bu-nim’s bare upper body from the morning…

‘Oh… To possess such beauty and a body overflowing with sensuality…’

A towering figure that made you want to embrace her immediately.

Firm-looking chest that seemed wishless once touched.

Abs that looked as chiseled as a dry field…

Just imagining it made one thirsty, wanting to lick them… It made my tongue unconsciously reach out, craving…

“Hehe… So it seems I’ve been blessed, huh? Becoming the subject of gossip, entering Dohee Hall to serve Heeseok Mama… And even going as far as entertaining Buma-nim like this…”

How affectionate Buma-nim is once again…

Surrounded by commoners, she appeared flustered but still greeted people with a smile…

Moreover, even feeling sorry for dividing the work like this and bowing her head in gratitude, just how warm-hearted can one be?

And the fact that she came out here was to make food for Lady Sari to enjoy…

Even if you searched high and low, it was certain that such an affectionate person did not exist in this world.

So no matter how much you think about it, the fact that you emerged victorious in that fierce competition was a stroke of great luck.

Among all that, the most impressive part was precisely…

“Thank you for helping with the workload. Haha…”

Could it be that you can witness that gentle smile up close?

“Sigh… That smile alone is enough to make a maiden’s heart flutter…”

Especially that bright, refreshing smile, contrasting with the rough male voice that resonated from the bathhouse the day before, stimulating the imaginations of many Dohee Hall gossips…

Tingle..!

With a sudden flutter in the stomach and the heart melting away slowly…

“Ah…”

Upon seeing that smile, even I couldn’t help but feel my legs go weak involuntarily…

“Uh… Yes…”

Glancing sideways, even Geum Mama-nim seemed no different from herself.

That sharp and principled Geum Mama-nim also had a charm that could melt anyone away…

Just how terrifying yet beautiful of a person she was.

“No wonder she has captured our Heeseon Mama.”

Unless it’s someone like her, who is renowned not only for her exceptional skills but also for her outstanding beauty, would there be someone worthy enough to form a bond with our Heeseon Mama.

That’s why she had to gather her resolve once again.

“No matter how good or exciting, don’t lose control! Come on, Bokdal, fly high…! You’re Heeseon Mama’s husband…! Don’t expect unconditional favor…! Just make sure this task is comfortable… Not as burdensome as before…! If you do well, maybe she’ll smile at me even once more..?”

With that, she nodded her head slightly, making a small vow.

However… as fate would have it… when good things happen…

“Hello, Orabi..!”

“Hello, Hyungnim..!”

“Huh…? Who are you guys..?”

Thud..!

As if flying towards Buma-nim with brisk steps, the appearance of what seemed to be siblings caught Vi off guard.

“Oh my…!”

The same reaction was mirrored by Geum Mama-nim beside her.

‘How…! How did they come here…!’

She felt her head spinning at the unexpected turn of events.