Surviving the Romance Fantasy

“That is… the crown prince has called.”

At those words, the Military Affairs Conference Hall could not help but be engulfed in silence.

This is because it was the first time that Crown Prince Hyeonwon, who was living as if he were dead, directly summoned the person in power.

*

Prince Hyeonwon is not very interested in the hierarchy of power within the palace.

He is clearly a person who, due to his status, should one day become the emperor who will take charge of this country of Qingdao, but he is a person who just lives as the flow goes by as he is swept up in the politics of the government officials.

A person who was buried in the crown prince’s womb without knowing what he was doing, and it would not be surprising if he disappeared into the back of history at any time if it were not for the emperor’s favor.

However, the position of crown prince is such an easy position.

He is a person who can exert influence within the palace in any way he wants.

However, if you decide to do so, you must know how to control and manipulate famous party officials, such as Hwa-an, Hwa-an, and In Seon-rok, Sangseogwan.

These are the only people who wouldn’t be surprised if they were eaten by a vessel the size of a bowl, let alone wielded.

However, it is impossible for her to stay stuck in the prince’s womb, which is like a comfortable cradle, forever.

At some point, he must face real politics and show a dignity befitting his position as crown prince.

Because they are well aware of this fact, the high-ranking officials of the party cannot treat Crown Prince Xuanyuan carelessly.

“The star ship maid was very worried about you. “I called you to ask if there was anything special I could provide for you.”

I have seen Prince Hyeonwon in person once during the time of Tongseokjang and once during the time of Hyeongwoljang.

At that time, he still felt like a fledgling boy, but after becoming deputy general and visiting the crown prince’s womb again, the impression was quite different.

Feeling like he had become much smarter than before, he held out his glass in front of me.

“I am relieved to hear that you have been in good health. However, what would I, a mere military officer, expect from His Highness the Crown Prince? Please just take care of yourself, work hard in math, and take good care of Qingdao’s future.”

“I heard that you are not the type of person who only chooses exemplary answers. Would you have personally called General Bu to the Crown Prince’s womb just to hear only good things from me?”

is it.

In Heavenly Dragon Lover, Crown Prince Hyeonwon is a character whose eyes gradually regain vitality under the influence of his maid Seol-ran.

It must have been the presence of Byeolseonmaid Seolran who made us realize better than anyone else how beautiful Cheongdo Palace is, how worth living in the world is, and how precious our lives are.

Under her influence, he gradually regains his intelligence, and the closer Seolran gets to Princess Cheondo, the more he becomes a member of the country’s royal family.

Is this the reason why Seolran was kept in the crown prince’s womb for a long time?

Crown Prince Hyeonwon seemed to be quite relaxed compared to before when he couldn’t find meaning in life.

“Your eyesight has improved a lot. “His Royal Highness.”

With his head down, he delivered a bold message.

During my days as Tongseokjang or Hyeongwoljang, I felt sympathy for his seemingly empty eyes.

The person was so lifeless that you wondered if he was even alive in the first place.

However, when we met again after many years, Prince Hyeonwon was nodding his head with a more determined expression.

“Thank you for so willingly giving your time to the illusory powerful person who is stuck in the crown prince’s womb and cannot leave.”

“When His Majesty the Crown Prince, who is responsible for the foundation of Qingdao, calls me, how can I give priority to personal matters?”

“I said it was okay to say something like that. When government officials become high-ranking officials in the party, they pour out superficial words, but now that you have become a deputy general, your words have become longer. “It may be a bit of an unreasonable request, but I like to be as comfortable as possible without making any adjustments or additions.”

I feel admiration and a strange feeling at Prince Hyeonwon’s candid words.

is it. Do people grow?

Even if you are a person who lives without being able to die, will you be able to say such lively words when the opportunity arises?

Who is the person who changed that doll-like person like this? Without even looking at it, it is Seolran.

A lot probably happened.

If it’s a story I saw in Heavenly Dragon Love Story, I know it to some extent.

He took the grieving Crown Prince Hyeonwon up to the tiled roof of the Crown Prince’s Palace and showed him the view of Cheongdo Palace in full bloom.

He directly showed me how deep the wisdom contained in the contents of the scriptures, which I was only obligated to memorize, was.

It also conveyed the insight that a life bound by etiquette and rules is, in a way, inevitable for humans.

She is, after all, born with an extraordinary temperament. These must be the values that Seolran passed down to the crown prince.

Because he was the first person to protect Crown Prince Hyeonwon as he was, without any political intention.

“I talked a lot with Byeolseon maid Seolran. I will speak without hesitation. “She is… a person more valuable than any treasure I brought into the Crown Prince’s palace.”

“…”

“Since Seolran is crying and begging to protect her younger brother, I have no choice but to give permission for her to leave the palace. “I had heard about the brotherly love between you and your sister, but I never thought you would abandon your position as a maid and run away.”

Prince Hyeonwon poured a glass and held it out on the simple table.

I bowed my head and held out my arms to support him.

“I guess Seolran is so precious to you.”

“I live my life thinking of it as an honor.”

“So… tell me what problem you’re facing. “If I can resolve it on my own terms, I will do so.”

“…yes?”

What does it mean to solve it?

“It’s not that difficult of a story, is it? “From my perspective, I want that starship maid back.”

“…”

“If I were to use the crown prince’s power, it wouldn’t be a problem to bring back that star maid, but I don’t want to see her forcibly trapped in the crown prince’s womb and forced to endure it with a worried face. From my perspective, it would be best to resolve your crisis, which is the basis of your worries.”

You have become a lot more blunt while we haven’t seen each other.

Of course I couldn’t say those words directly.

Anyway, Prince Hyeonwon… wants to relieve the worries in Seolran’s heart.

Only then will Seolran return to the Crown Prince’s womb as promised.

It is indeed Seolran.

I knew in advance that as the story of Heavenly Dragon Lover progressed further, it would end up hitting on all kinds of men, but…

How can you make Crown Prince Hyeonwon fall so deeply in less than a year?

The fact that she was a devilish woman was no joke.

“Now, whatever the situation is, I will solve it. Even though it is only superficial, you know better what it means to receive the crown prince’s protection.”

He receives the full support and protection of Crown Prince Hyeonwon.

Just sitting in the position of deputy general made quite a few officials at Cheongdo Palace take notice, and it was clear that having such a political backing would provide a huge driving force.

Ordinary people would raise their hands in arms, cheer in their hearts, and chant three cheers, asking what a piece of cake this is.

I see you are getting ahead in life by having a good sister…! You can be happy like that.

but…

but….!

– ‘The princesses of the four palaces have selfish intentions towards me and are trying to take me.’

Are you saying this in front of the person right now?

Before you say, “I’m unlucky or overly self-conscious…”

It’s just… suicide…

“I am truly sorry. “I can’t tell you.”

“…”

I’m truly sorry, but it was a worry I could never talk about even if my mouth was torn apart.

How dare you answer no to the crown prince’s question?

Because that in itself was a big disloyalty, it was important to package it well from here on out.

“He must have said he would solve anything.”

“It is as you said. His Majesty the Crown Prince will listen kindly to whatever concerns this disloyal person may have and resolve them. However, can we say that this is the duty of a subject?”

It seems that when people are pushed into extreme situations, they can even control their metabolism.

I spoke with strength in my voice as I wiped away the cold sweat that was about to break out.

“How can such personal concerns be involved in the path of His Majesty the Crown Prince, who must have a great heart for the country? His Majesty the Crown Prince. You have to remember the weight of that position.”

“…”

“I will resolve my personal problems in my own way. To cloud Your Majesty’s mind with something like this is a great disloyalty as a subject. Please don’t make me a disloyal subject.”

I feel like my tongue-lashing skills have only improved since I ascended to the position of a high-ranking official.

However… the nobler the person, the more likely he or she will end up speechless if he or she stumbles upon his or her duty as a subject.

This is because they keenly realize how important it is to take care of authority.

“…”

“Please accept my sincerity, and please use your precious body and mind for the good of Qingdao.”

“I just want Seolran back.”

Really… I was really captivated by Seolran…

“…”

As things turned out like this, I got the feeling that maybe Prince Hyeonwon held the key to this situation.

He is the most important male protagonist in Heavenly Dragon Love Story, and as he sits on the throne of the Qingdao Kingdom, he can sort out any situation if he puts his mind to it.

Of course, if I were to convey the entire situation I am currently in without adding or subtracting, I would definitely be sentenced to death… but if I use him well, I think I can lead the situation to a different direction.

That’s right… we shouldn’t forget it.

The owners of the four palaces are… ‘crown concubines’…!

This is the person who was supposed to be Prince Hyeonwon’s companion…

Things have gone strangely wrong over the years, and the fact that the crown princes have selfish interests toward me is funny in itself.

If Crown Prince Hyeonwon takes on the role of father-in-law instead of just being confined to the crown prince’s womb… I might be able to escape this situation…!

After my thoughts reached this point, my mind automatically opened.

Isn’t this man the only way out of this hellish hardship?

“Have you met the princesses of the four palaces? “They are people who have trained themselves well over a long period of time, and they all have outstanding appearances and talents, and they are truly people who can be considered role models for all court ladies.”

“…”

If I can somehow connect Crown Prince Hyeonwon and the crown princess, wouldn’t I be able to get out of this situation?

In fact, isn’t that exactly what is right in heaven?

Rather than being a member of the opposite s*x, he just protects the Cheongdo Palace as a loyal subject, and although he once harbored personal feelings, he just needs to remain as an aberration that cannot be told to anyone.

So… I just have to remain a ‘man going through the motions’ and do my duty to catch the evil spirit!

Occasionally, when there are signs of division, all you have to do is throw out some mantras to keep their unity from breaking down. okay…! This is the correct answer…!

If only Prince Hyeonwon would come to his senses…!

This life crisis will eventually be resolved naturally…!

“That’s a funny story.”

However, the prince dismissed my words with a colder expression than ever.

I felt an unusual chill in that tone.

“…I apologize if I have been rude.”

“No, it’s not your fault. However… Is this a situation where you can feel affection for those who are the masters of the four palaces?”

“Uh, why…”

“Are you saying that we should live like puppets and give affection to the partners chosen by the high-ranking officials of the party? “I can no longer trust the high-ranking officials of the party who are only interested in politics.”

He is a man who has lived his whole life like a doll, swayed by the politics of high-ranking officials.

The party bosses who are currently sitting at the party table are the people this man despises the most.

The Sangseogwan, the Jungseogwan, and the Munhagwan… they are all just part of a group of people who tried to use Prince Hyeonwon as a puppet.

At least for Prince Hyeonwon… the high-ranking officials of the party have no intention of giving affection to the companions they have chosen according to their taste.

In any case, the selection process will also be the result of political influence and manipulation.

That also cannot be denied.

Queen In, the most authoritative crown princess, came from the Jeongseon family, a famous and powerful family, and Queen Ha Deok was also a person who was not left out when it came to politics and collusion.

They were never elected with pure intentions alone.

In the end, it was the result of a secret struggle by the party’s political associates to keep Crown Prince Hyeonwon under their influence after a complicated process.

“I guess I will make the people chosen by the disillusioned people my companions. Don’t say things like that, even if they are just empty words. “Corrupt people whose hearts have been tainted by politics… they have a unique stinky smell.”

“That… that… but… the royal law…”

“I’m not saying much out of consideration for the law… but at least I want to decide who I want to be my companion through my own will. How can my life be filled with such vain people who were elected after considering all kinds of political conditions? “If I arbitrarily choose those people and call them my companions, I can only become disillusioned.”

Prince Hyeonwon lowered his head and said sadly.

“I just want to see Seolran, the star ship maid…”

Sister Lan.

Dae-joint, what kind of trick did they use… to make a person like this…

“…”

I knew that she was a demonic woman who possessed all the main characters in the Heavenly Dragon Love Story, but there was still a degree.

No matter what… if the crown prince is disillusioned with the queen concubine and doesn’t even look at her… what can he do?

My…my only way out…!!!

“okay. Even if it wasn’t such a huge concern, did you encounter any other inconveniences while serving as a general in the palace? Although it is said to be disloyalty on the part of subjects, it can also be said that it is the duty of a monarch to create an environment in which subjects can work properly.”

It’s just… Prince Hyeonwon’s eyes shining as if telling me anything that makes me uncomfortable.

The crown princes are fighting tooth and nail to snatch one of their military officers.

The prince is looking for a gun to win the heart of the Byeolseon maid…

‘hehehe… That’s bullsh*t…’

The further I went, the more dizzy I became.

However, it didn’t take long for me to realize that the real ordeal hadn’t even begun yet.

*

The following week, before the final meeting of the Royal Highness Council where the new Princess of Cheondo is elected.

Chu Beom-seok, the central secretary of the party, personally sent a letter to me.

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Deputy General Seol Taepyeong, listen to the story.

I have heard a lot about the power struggle between the concubines with you at the center.

Carrying out the role of deputy general, maintaining power relations with Seal Haga, and assisting the princess of Tianlongchae… all seem to be important to you.

However, it seems clear that since your body is one, you will not be able to hold all positions, and even if you do, it will be nothing.

There has been a lot of discussion in the party about your treatment, and the owners of the four palaces have also presented various opinions… but it seems that the story will not be resolved, at least not within the royal family.

In a situation like this, it might be best to just keep things simple.

In fact, no matter what task you are entrusted with, your will is the most important thing.

No matter what you do, it is an important job that is directly related to the security of the Qingdao government, so think about it and write down the position you are best at and raise it to the main palace.

Either put more effort into developing the active room with the support of the Jeongseon family, or focus on protecting the main palace by reviewing the relationship with the Seal Haga side.

Or, you can join the Cheonryongchae and use your energy to assist Princess Cheondo… Whatever it is, I will try to reflect your opinion carefully.

It may seem like things have become complicated due to the behind-the-scenes power struggle, but in the end, the most important thing is where you want to go.

Please consider it carefully and report it before the meeting.

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“…Taepyeong. This….”

Yeon-ri’s stunned expression is impressive.

If the Secretary of State would personally write a letter and send it to me officially… the owners of the four palaces would probably be aware of this decision.

There was a high possibility that I would be quietly waiting in my respective palace to see what my future residence would be like.

in short…

Which of the crown concubines would I follow… I meant to choose with my own hands and immediately announce it to the world.

In fact, Pohyeonbi, the most acceptable option, was not even on the list.

“…”

Just kill me…

Those words came to mind right before my eyes.

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“I am now faced with the most important decision since I entered Qingdao Palace.”

I have a friend who I go to for advice whenever something like this happens.

This is Wang Han, who works as a secretary for his brother-in-law.

However, since he was a deputy general, going in and out of the main palace was a burden in itself, so he called Han to the active room… Because he knew the seriousness of the matter, he came right away.