Chapter 21

Even before the court ladies conveyed the words, Bipaan took off his wooden shoes on the stepping stones and walked inside. As Bipaan was her superior, he could go in without her approval, but it was the unwritten law for him to inform Kyosul first of his arrival before going in. But who could block his way? The chief court lady opened the door quickly and crossed several inside doors to reach Kyosul's room quickly while the court ladies in the hall turned pale stricken with fear.

As Ohyulje just scolded him, with the warning that he should not 'express his feelings easily,' his face was calm as ever. So, the eunuchs and court ladies thought he came because he missed her. When he entered Kyosul's room finally, he saw her taking off her wig and changing into a nightgown to lie on the bed. Surprised by his sudden and unexpected visit, Kyosul and the nanny looked at him in bewilderment, forgetting to welcome him with greetings.

Bipaan looked at the nanny. "Get out, you!"

"Pardon?"