The Nature of Possession

414 – EP.15 Merger

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When I first set foot on the ground, there was nothing.

Only trees, flowers, and small moving creatures.

A hundred years was the time it took for the country to recognize its existence.

A hundred years, that’s how long it took me to realize the feelings that were making me uncomfortable.

It was loneliness.

There was no one who could see the world from the same perspective as me.

I was lonely.

So I decided to create a being like me.

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Because Lee Do-won took all his family members with him when he went up to Hanyang, there was a severe shortage of people to manage the house.

Bangja and Hyangdan worked hard on the housework assigned to them, but the amount of work was not enough for just the two of them to do.

Every time that happened, Chunhyang and I helped them, but Bangja and Hyangdan persistently tried to stop us.

“Child, if you do the work, what will I become?”

“Lady Chunhyang, please rest here and eat some sweet rice cakes.”

As I turned my gaze away from the sloppy buttocks of the b*stard who was combing with his neat hand movements, I saw Hyangdan mopping the floor at the end of the room.

She kept moving her hands, her gaze fixed on the floor, as if she didn’t even realize that her braided hair was hanging down in front of her.

“after….”

It was a moderately warm spring day for me, but it wasn’t for someone who did housework, as sweat dripped down Hyangdan’s forehead.

Hyangdan looked peculiar as she exhaled with a warm breath and focused on mopping.

However, I felt that the enthusiasm was a bit excessive, as the clothes that were loosened were either because of the body temperature or because of the hard work.

Of course, it wasn’t a disaster to the extent that one could see through the flesh, but from the perspective of the conservative Joseon Dynasty, it seemed like an outrageous outfit.

“Chunhyang….”

It was when I turned my head to the side, thinking that I should tell Chunhyang, since it was too embarrassing to point it out directly.

“…….”

Her face was turned towards the man who was sweeping the lawn in the yard.

But her eyes were turned towards me.

Chunhyang took a sip of the tea and slowly lowered her hand.

Even though it had been 30 minutes since Hyangdan brought out the crystal fruit, the crystal fruit was still clinking as if it was about to overflow.

After placing the bowl on the floor without making a sound, Chunhyang turned her head, pushing back the hair on her ears.

“master.”

Chunhyang opened her mouth with a refreshing smile. Her voice was the same as the voice that had been calling me just now.

“What were you looking at?”

I swallowed without realizing it at the gentle question.

I’m not particularly scared. Yeah, no.

“Ah… that….”

Since I couldn’t raise my voice, I brought my face close to Chunhyang.

Chunhyang turned her head slightly, surprised by my sudden appearance.

“I guess it’s because Hyangdan worked too hard… Her clothes seem a little dirty… Chunhyang, can you tell me?”

“Oh, is that why? …But, Your Majesty.”

“huh?”

Chunhyang whispered in my ear.

“It tickles when you blow into my ear like that.”

“Ah… uh, I’ll be careful.”

Was it too provocative?

My face turned red without me knowing.

“I will make sure to speak well to Hyangdan.”

Chunhyang smiled brightly, got up from her seat, and walked lightly toward Hyangdan.

“Hyangdan-ah. Would you like to rest for a moment?”

“yes?”

Hyangdan, who was cleaning the floor, raised her head and looked at Chunhyang.

“Go get some rest. And dress a little more neatly.”

Hyangdan noticed something in Chunhyang’s words and checked her own clothes.

“Ah… Ah! Oh my, I guess I should go and rest for a bit.”

Hyangdan left with an awkward smile.

I drank the remaining sake and continued to stare at Chunhyang, who was standing there blankly.

Chunhyang seemed to think about something for a moment, then knelt down and picked up the rag that Hyangdan had left behind.

“Chunhyang?”

When Chunhyang’s long fingers touched the knot on her chest, it magically undid itself.

A slightly visible appearance, similar to Hyangdan’s outfit from earlier.

Chunhyang looked straight at me and smiled.

And then slowly, very slowly, he picked up the mop and began to mop the floor.

Chunhyang’s inner self was glimpsed through the slightly loosened front.

The day was hot, and sweat soon formed on her forehead.

Her body, gradually soaking wet with sweat, revealed its outline as it rubbed against her thin clothes.

A sunken waist and curved chest and buttocks.

It was the moment when I finally caught a glimpse of her charm that I had not noticed in the past few days since I brought her here and started living with her in prison.

The beads of sweat that had formed on her forehead ran down her white neckline.

When it flowed between her jade-like breasts, I couldn’t help but gulp and swallow my saliva.

Chunhyang, who was cleaning the floor, quickly approached.

Or maybe I was just so absorbed in staring that I didn’t notice her approaching.

Chunhyang, who had come close, smiled brightly at me.

“master.”

Sweet voice and clear body odor.

The element she possessed enveloped me as if it were trying to captivate me.

“Have you been watching?”

She had a bashful laugh, and it felt like she was above the words.

“…Where did you learn this?”

“I learned it from my mother when I was young.”

“You taught me not only writing and drawing, but also this.”

How to seduce a man? Wasn’t it because you didn’t want to raise your daughter as a parasite?

“My mother didn’t want me to be raised as a parasite.”

As if she had read my mind, Chunhyang said.

“I learned it secretly.”

“Why?”

“Well….”

Chunhyang put her hand on my chest. Her warm body temperature was transmitted to my chest.

“When someone appears who is willing to give their heart to you, you have to hold on to them.”

Chunhyang, who smiled brightly again, resembled a fox she had seen on YouTube some time ago.

“Your Majesty… do you not like women who are not chaste?”

As I opened my mouth with a blank expression, Chunhyang carefully observed my expression and asked me.

“Oh, no. I like it.”

“Of course I will only do this in front of you, Master, so don’t worry.”

Chunhyang blocked any possible suspicion at the source.

I didn’t really suspect it that much, though.

The mop that had been sweeping the yard disappeared and was nowhere to be seen, and Hyangdan, who had gone to tidy up her clothes, showed no sign of returning.

Through the slightly open gap in the front door, the smell of the mountains and fields began to creep in.

No, I guess it would be more accurate to say that I only just came to my senses and smelled it.

I reflexively stroked Chunhyang’s head.

Because of her determination to endure great hardships to protect her heart, and her girlishness of being shy while acting boldly in order to be loved, I love her.

I thought I should protect this person’s happiness.

“I… Your Majesty?”

“huh?”

Chunhyang, whose face turned bright red from being stroked on the head, brought her lips close to my ear and spoke.

“It’s been over two weeks since I came here.”

“Has it already happened?”

“Yes, that’s right.”

“So what I’m saying is…”

“huh.”

“Your Majesty and I… Don’t you think it’s time for us to unite?”

“What?”