Behind The Reckoning Shadows: Smile Awaits You
Chapter 2
• Lee family wasn't just famous for Lee Jeong-gi's major role in the war, it had its presiding history of rearing descendants well-versed in war-fare.
•The Lee clan had its own martial arts manual. It was another reason why men from the Lee family were appealing.•
•Indeed, ambition runs in their veins. Over the generations, many Lees served the crown.•
• Lee family used to serve the previous emperor until a decade ago they went in the dark to observe the current emperor's capabilities after his ascension. •
—"After Sora's collapse, nobody has mentioned about my marriage with Ak Doong-wok. "—
Lee Sora [Sung Joo-hee|FL]
"Na-ri, am I still getting married?"
Na-ri [Lady-in-waiting]
"Erhmm.. Milady, it's unclear. My lord isn't pressing on this matter anymore since your outburst." «Worried but smiles»
•"Good, Am I even safe then? I don't think he has given up. I need to evade this.."⟨Sung Joo-hee⟩•
Na-ri [Lady-in-waiting]
"But, this morning, My lord's henchman Dar-kyung personally came to invite you into the ancestral hall tomorrow morning. I think you shouldn't anger the Lord any further. "
Lee Sora [Sung Joo-hee|FL]
"Hmm..." «pondering» "Okay. But, tell about my father and family.."
["First, I need to see what kind of guy this Jeong-gi is before I find a way to evade the marriage".]
Na-ri [Lady-in-waiting]
"My lady?!! Are you alright?!!"
«Panicking»
Lee Sora [Sung Joo-hee|FL]
"I can't remember much. I have a murky head right now, Na-ri. I'll get well soon...".
Na-ri [Lady-in-waiting]
"Then where would you like me to start from?"
Lee Sora [Sung Joo-hee|FL]
"Start with my father." [Give me Intel".]
Na-ri [Lady-in-waiting]
"Ahem. As you know, milady, our lord is Lee Jeong-gi. He's currently in his mid-thirties. He currently has five children. His 6th child is coming.
⟨SFX: Sweat|Mind boggling⟩
Lee Sora [Sung Joo-hee|FL]
"OMG...Five?!!" «gasp» "Another one?!!!!"
[How..potent is he?"]
«gulp»
["It would be a miracle if anyone had that many children in Korea......"]
⟨According to my maid Na-ri⟩
• The patriarch of the Lee clan, Lee Jeong-gi has 3 wives who were medium for him to consolidate his prominence.•
—"Darling, I'd like to have a taste of you." —
•Jeong-gi's principal wife is Sa In-na, duke Sa's daughter. His children; Lee Seung-ri, Lee Ari were born from her.
• Princess Jin Jung-hwa, the late emperor's lovesick cousin, who was bestowed upon Jeong-gi for contribution in the war. Later, she gave birth to his 2nd son, Lee Seung-jae.•
—"I desire you impatiently tonight, forgive me..,my lord."—
• Jeong-gi's eldest daughter, Lee Bo-ram and Lee Taejo were born from his 3rd wife Han Sian, General Han's daughter, who's currently proudly pregnant with Jeong-gi's 6th unborn son.•
—"..Dearest..?!- Jeong-gi..!!"—
•And, it leaves, Lee Sora, who was born from the deceased Gyu-sun, Jeong-gi's woman who died shortly after childbirth.•
Lee Sora [Sung Joo-hee|FL]
Lee Sora [Sung Joo-hee|FL]
"Oh! So, I have 3.5 half brothers and 2 half sisters.." «Kinda counting the unborn»
[" Wait, I'm alone?.." ]
«blinks»
Na-ri [Lady-in-waiting]
"Absurd «Soft chuckle» but, Yes, milady. Among your siblings, lady Ari is heavily favored.. but you aren't. "
Lee Sora [Sung Joo-hee|FL]
Lee Sora [Sung Joo-hee|FL]
"Oh my life...why do I see you out of the window?" .. «Mood juice»
Na-ri [Lady-in-waiting]
"What are you saying, milady?!" «startled»
Lee Sora [Sung Joo-hee|FL]
Lee Sora [Sung Joo-hee|FL]
"Nevermind." «Straightforward»
"My bad luck." «Not thrilled at all»
Na-ri [Lady-in-waiting]
"My lady, you should be aware of everyone.."
"And, please, go to the ancestral hall tomorrow. It's a must." «Genuine concern»
• Joo-hee/Sora started preparing for her next strategy while slowly eating the chunks of bread, vegetable porridge and noodles.•
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• The best way to find out about where one can receive help is to go outside and explore.•
• By the time she stopped in her tracks, she had secretly collected many intel from eavesdropping on the servants.•
•Like who's on patrol, what's being arranged for tomorrow's ancestral rites and what the patriarch would prefer to dine with his wives or guests, the list of guests etc.•
•Given it, she got familiar with the routes.•
—'Mr. Sin has called in the arena.'—
—'Darn it, I skipped lunch.'—
• Servants? Judging by the looks of their fabric pattern, they happen to be guards going to the arena.•
Lee Sora [Sung Joo-hee|FL]
"...." [I should sneak in and check—]
• The steps of someone towards me made me flinch. I quickly hid behind the hedge.•
???
"Who's there?" «Trudge Trudge»
•A baritone reached my ears.•
• He came closer and closer. Sora was beginning to palpitate. Inwardly praying the man to go away.
‹Hiding›—"Running outside was a bad idea! I don't wanna get hit by any servant.."— ⟨Sung Joo-hee⟩
???
"I can see you, you know." ⟨Obvious look⟩
Lee Sora [Sung Joo-hee|FL]
"Meow,Meow,Meow~"
[Befooled please, please..please..!!!]
• I didn't pay attention. The clueless me thought he was leaving until...
• As that hand compelled me to turn around, I saw....
Ryu Tae-sung
"Meow now." «Gaze»
—A baby faced boy who was a bit taller than me, with dazzling jet black hair like the night, eyes black with a tint of silver.•
Lee Sora [Sung Joo-hee|FL]
Lee Sora [Sung Joo-hee|FL]
"W-What?" «Confused|Caught off-guard»
⟨«Eyes slightly widened»⟩
Ryu Tae-sung
...[—What?]
⟨Seeing her⟩
"I told you to start meowing." ⟨Amused⟩
Lee Sora [Sung Joo-hee|FL]
"Why the hell would I?!!!!" «I pulled my hand away»
«Embarrassment level:10000%»
Ryu Tae-sung
"You were meowing just fine earlier.' "
"Now, meow again."
Lee Sora [Sung Joo-hee|FL]
Lee Sora [Sung Joo-hee|FL]
"—Gaaah!!!NOOO!!! AAA! GO AWAY!!!" «Embarrassed»
• I sat behind the tree hiding my reddened face. How can I meow? He's playing with me. I'm so stupid..!!!
Ryu Tae-sung
⟨Smug⟩ "Hahahaaaa..." «Ends up cracking up into a smile» "Kitty.."
Lee Sora [Sung Joo-hee|FL]
Lee Sora [Sung Joo-hee|FL]
"Stop laughing.." «slightly teary» "I'm not a kitty! I was born from a human! "
Ryu Tae-sung
"Ahhh.." ‹?????› "Hey..-Hey, kid, what's your name?."
• I looked at him. I was still reeling from the shame I was covered in. Since he quit his jokes...
Lee Sora [Sung Joo-hee|FL]
"I'm Lee Sora.." ‹slightly pouting› "And, you, boy? I'm 14."
• He crossed his arms looking directly into my eyes invading my space, and said:
Ryu Tae-sung
"I'm not just a boy. It's Ryu Tae-sung. Age is irrelevant. So, you are a member of the Lees."
• I raised my eyebrows in suspicion. He was being unfair by not divulging that information. I slightly tittered:
Lee Sora [Sung Joo-hee|FL]
"You talk as if you are an old man." «smiling»
• But, here he let out a gruff huff, tilting the corner of his lips up before throwing out venom.•
Ryu Tae-sung
«Smug» "Oh please, it's better than sneaking around like a were-cat-girl in the board daylight."
• That sarcastic tone just bled my ears. Causing my blood pressure to rise up quickly.•
Lee Sora [Sung Joo-hee|FL]
"What did you say?!" [This jerk-!]
«Murderous»
• Before I knew it, I decided to take the matter into my hands chasing after him to smash that arrogant face of his.•
—You can't catch me, kitty—
–Just, you wait, I'll catch you......... and when I do that,..I'll fry you in a boiling hot oil pan.—
![Lee Sora [Sung Joo-hee|FL]](https://up-pic.mangatoon.mobi/contribute/fiction/9050687/avatar/50803155/1734645756104.jpeg-s200webp?sign=5d25de9f54d44e00059962e72555b800&t=6837a380)
![Na-ri [Lady-in-waiting]](https://up-pic.mangatoon.mobi/contribute/fiction/9050687/avatar/50803155/1735914159680.jpeg-s200webp?sign=ad9620bffa09c6840845314bd739b95e&t=6837a380)
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2024-12-21
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