Chapter 103

Though he was her half brother, they were closer than any other royal members in the Hwa Kingdom. If Mingung couldn't come, one of them would come surely. Though she would be happy to see them, the fact that she might not be able to see Mingung again saddened her heart.

She tried to hold back tears, but the more she tried, the more tears she shed.

He got close to her and hugged her tightly. She was small enough to be wrapped in his arms.

'How can I leave her alone here?' Mingung thought to himself, but he couldn't break the promise he made to King Chong. The top officials took the fastest route between the Mok and Hwa kingdoms and calculated Mingung's business trip as one day. So, even if Mingung quickened his pace after staying a little longer in the Mok Kingdom, he might not be able to arrive back at the Hwa Kingdom on time. They didn't like Mingung's journey to the Mok Kingdom, and even King Jong was not happy about it, given his position as the next king.