The Priest and the King 03 The Love of the King

After the king went out, Sae Sha still stood in the room blankly, staring at the door for a long time.

Chest seemed to be filled with lead.

The days of waiting for the wedding should be very pleasant... But what is this uneasiness that crosses my mind?

Kind of want to whine.

...Isn't it great to go back to the Flower Palace with my sweetheart... I thought that as long as I stayed by his side, my anxiety would disappear...

Born of the same gender, that adult is free to go wherever he wants.

Compared with him, Sae Sha can only be a person who waits and endures.

He knew that whether in the Great Temple or the palace, he was just a puppet that people yearned for.

Courteous, mature, demure and elegant... But these adjectives are far from the real Sae Sha.

Sae Sa believes that no matter how you look at it, she is a fierce and jealous person, and she also has a "stubborn, stubborn" character that is often ridiculed by the king.

Even so, people are like seeing a phantom, and they are all convinced that Sae Sa has a kind and gentle quality.

Is it because the hair is too long to make yourself look like a woman?Occasionally, I have the urge to cut it off... However, in the end, I will suppress my inner thoughts because of the reason that this hair is praised by King Luo Gang, and I have to complete the duty of "Holy Rainbow Envoy".

"Why... I was not born as a woman..."

If it is a woman.If it is not born with rainbow hair and rainbow pupils, but with ordinary appearance...

As long as one of them is realized, I will not be captured by this suffocating sense of occlusion.

Of course, he knew it was just his own willfulness.

Instead of expecting more, I should be grateful for the position I am in now. The pain originally comes from my own selfishness... Sae Sha often listens to the voice that blames herself in her heart.

But how can this depression be treated?

How can I cleanse my ugly heart?

Saesha picked up the fruit from the breakfast table and put it in her mouth.

"……no taste."

It was so sweet when it was fed by the king himself just now.Why does the taste differ so much when eaten alone?

"... Please... come back quickly, Your Majesty Luo Gang."

Facing the void, speak out the true thoughts in your heart.

The frantic commotion in my heart... must be because of the previous battle.

When Xisha caught up with Luo Gang, the king was being held by a sword.If the arrow is not stopped, the sword will undoubtedly be swung towards King Luo Gang.

The fear of freezing blood at that time is still forming a wound somewhere in my heart, and it has a bad influence.That's why the body is happy, but the mood cannot be calm.

So sure now.

...When he comes back...this unlucky thought will disappear.

It is said that it is a welcome, after all, it is in the country of Huacailuo.Although it is not an elite unit like the Dragon Knights, the Dragon Team is also composed of excellent knights.Nothing could happen to the king leading them on the way.

I can only wait obediently, and that will be fine.

He kept saying this to himself, but in the end, an uneasy atmosphere filled the room—not long after, a call came from outside the door.

"Master Sae, I would like to take up a moment of your time, is it convenient?"

Saeya came back to her senses.

It was the prime minister's voice.

In Huacailuo, the power of the king and his retainers is almost equal, and they are respectively in charge of responsible positions.The person in charge of all the ministers is called the "Prime Minister", and there are seven "heavy ministers" under him, who restrain the government affairs of various departments.

Saisa said "yes" and opened the door to show her face.

"The king just left...?"

When the prime minister heard this, he first bowed and then raised the corners of his mouth.

"I know. Otherwise, we wouldn't be able to meet you like this."

Sasuke also showed a slight smile.

This is no wonder, because King Luo Gang hates listening to people talking the most.The seven ministers headed by the prime minister visited the dormitory together, and this alone was enough to make his face bruise with anger.

"Please come in."

Sae Sha invited them in, and the eight courtiers stood side by side, bowing deeply.

"First of all——blessings. This time I really congratulate you. My servants are also very relieved to welcome the auspicious day."

It was only then that Sae Sha noticed that they were all wearing pure white clothes for congratulating the wedding.

Basically, during Hauni religious ceremonies, the hair must be hidden to show respect to the gods, so they also wear turbans on their heads.

Feeling hot, Sae Sae also gave a heartfelt reply.

"Thank you very much. This is all thanks to everyone's help. Sae still has a lot of immaturity... I hope you will give me your advice in the future."

Sasuke bowed her head.

"No, no, please raise your head. You who are about to become the princess, you don't need to be like this..."

Sasuke returned a gentle smile.

"Actually... it's been too long since I was able to speak the truth because the king was not around."

"Well, yes. King Luo Gang didn't decide on a concubine until he was 23 years old... We all shuddered at the thought of Huacailuo destroying the country like this."

Even so, Sae Sae is a man. 『If you force me to marry someone other than Sae Sae, then I will kill Sae Sae first and then commit suicide! 』Because of King Luo Gang's almost crazy remarks and actions, the retainers could only cry and compromise.This is the truth.

However, as if aware of Sae Sha's thoughts, the prime minister continued in a hearty tone.

"By the way, did you hear the king's mention of the ceremony?"

"...Well, I heard a little..."

The chancellor shrugged.

"Sure enough, it's only a little... But, if you don't know the details..."

The important ministers interrupted from the side.

"That's impossible, Prime Minister. As long as the king is alone with Sae-sama, it is impossible to talk about boring and formal wedding ceremonies."

"That's right, that's right."

The important ministers all joined the topic with great interest.

Perhaps it was because the king was away, so he spoke more casually.

With a dry cough, the prime minister opened the scroll with the wedding catalog written on it, and began to read the words.

"Then——first of all, it's been two weeks since the wedding month... so "Zi Shi" and "Lan Qing" are over, and "Qing Qi" will end in three days——the following "Green Wedding" ’ During those seven days... I would like to invite you to show your face in front of guests and citizens from all over the world. After that, there will be the “Yellow Festival” celebrated in the capital, and the “Orange Festival” celebrated by each village and town, and finally the “Red Festival” to thank for safety and prayers. At the end, each ritual lasts for seven days."

Because it was the first time I heard about it, Sae Sae couldn't help feeling overwhelmed.

"The wedding ceremony will be held for seven days, isn't it...?"

Never thought that the ceremony would last for seven days.I thought it was just one day.

"Yes. It's been a long time since the official king's wedding ceremony was held, so the people are looking forward to it very much——but, since the king is out today, "Qing Qi"...is just a prayer...this ceremony has to be cut off. Because The king and Sae-sama are actually married..."

The prime minister coughed and cleared his throat again, and then continued.

"The most important meaning of this wedding is to let the world know that you and the king are married. So before the king comes back, please rest well, Lord Sae."

Just like when they came, the Prime Minister and his party exited the room gently.

However, Sae Sha's heart was in turmoil.

Although he said that in front of them, in fact, he had hardly heard the outline of the wedding mentioned by King Luo Gang.

Coupled with the previous explanation.

...what should I do...

The king and his ministers all agreed that they didn't need to do anything, they just needed to have a good rest.

But even if they say that, it's uncomfortable to have nothing to do.

If someone asked me what I am most afraid of now...His Majesty Luo Gang's gentleness taught me the most fear.Sae Sha might slip her tongue out like that.

It's not that I doubt the sincerity of that lord... It's just that too much, too much happiness, for those who are not used to it, often becomes a kind of horror.

Why do King Zhengyan's words have such a deep meaning?

"Flying Dragon" is a weapon that other countries desperately want.Just one head is enough to rival tens of thousands of infantry, and it can be said to be the strongest creature in the world.

Even in the elite army, only those who have been selected can ride.Not to mention people from other countries, the chances of riding a sacred flying dragon are almost zero.

Even so, King Zhengyan was still afraid of going down the dragon.

Just like me now.

…When I was a virgin who didn’t know about human sexuality, my heart would beat wildly whenever I saw the face of His Majesty Luo Gang…

Hearing the news that the king was about to get married, his eyes suddenly went dark.However, I really never had the idea of ​​being the "princess" by myself.Not only because it was a lawless desire, but also because it was absolutely impossible, so it never even surfaced in the corner of my thoughts.

My heart is very uncomfortable.

The longing has increased day by day, and it has become so intense that it is close to pain.

The gentleness of the king, the warmth of the king, and the blazing passion in the boudoir... Sae Sha was afraid from the bottom of her heart.

Afraid that the happiness I once knew would leave me.

In that overly intense love, even if there is only a little shadow, if there is a shadow... Can I bear it?Can I really not worry in my heart...?

Sasuke really thought so.

I hope to become the ideal form that adult expects.

I want to be a human being who is beautiful and good enough to make that adult love only himself for the rest of his life.

She clasped her hands as if she was praying, but Sasha, who was actually annoyed by her annoyance, suddenly remembered something.

...So, the king often said that I was "very unfamiliar with intercourse"...!

It was a shocking thought like being struck by lightning.

Since the king has said so many times, he must be very dissatisfied.

Of course, Sae Sae thinks that this cannot go on.If you don't actively understand all kinds of sexual matters, you will be too sorry for His Majesty King Luo Gang who chose to be your princess.

...So, as long as you are diligent in intercourse, the king will love Saesha even more.This happiness will last forever...?

After estimating the time for breakfast, the female official of Huagong came to Sae Sha's room.

They also all wore pure white clothes and pure white headscarves.

"Good morning, Sae-sama. Did you get enough rest?"

"The two of you arrived late last night, we were worried..."

The female officials hold "silver clothes" in their hands.

As well as silver hair ornaments and other items that are mounted in basins.

Noticing Saesha's gaze, the female officials smiled.

"Yes, these are your daily necessities. It was ordered by the king. In order to let Sae Sa-sama spend a leisurely life in the Flower Palace today, His Majesty chose clothes that are less restrictive."

"However, during the wedding period, you will be "Princess Meiyu". You can't simply tie your hair, you have to dress up."

Sae Sha nodded slightly, but couldn't stand up from the chair.

The king was obviously very busy before going out, but he still chose clothes for himself.Is he worried about me to this extent?

The more I think about it, the more I am overwhelmed by the gap between myself and King Luo Gang.

Originally, she was not allowed to stand side by side with the king because of her position, and she was not qualified to do so. Sae Sha was very clear about these things.

And the thoughts that just surfaced spread even wider in his heart.

Seeing Saesa bit her lip and fell silent, the female officer observed his expression and said,

"——What's wrong with you, Sae-sama? Is there something that worries you?"

For some reason, there are only female officials in the Flower Palace.They are responsible for clothing, tying hair, cultivating flowers, etc., a total of about ten people.

And there are nine people who have been living in Huagong since Xie Sha started living in Huagong, and there is almost no replacement of personnel.

However, even if you are a close female official of the Flower Palace, how can you discuss with them in this mood... not to mention all kinds of things related to intercourse?Sasuke shook her head lightly.

"...It's okay. Nothing happened."

The female officials looked at each other, all of them thought Sae Sha's stiff expression was suspicious.

Sae Sha felt ashamed of herself.

……no.This expression...would make everyone worry...

Sae Sha likes these cheerful female officials in Huagong very much.To Sae, they are equivalent to mother and sister.

"It's time... to change clothes... Then, I will trouble you."

Forced himself to put on a bright smile, and when he was about to get up from the chair——

There was a "snap".The magistrate clapped her hands.

"Ahh... so, I thought of a good thing! ——Sun Sae-sama, do you want to sneak a look at the guests?"

Hearing this unexpected speech, Sae Sae stopped her movements.

"……what?"

A few days ago, No.5 grandson was born, and the plump female officer said with a smile.

"Master Sasa has been working in the Great Shrine, so you don't know? Some kings actually arrive very early. Maybe those countries don't have much government affairs, or they are royal families who want to enjoy the wedding early—how about it? Let's go together, too. How about even taking flowers to peek at those idle kings? You also want to greet Princess Meiyu directly, right?"

The young ladies also agreed with the mischievous proposal of the magistrate.

"Great idea! This is the "Flower Palace"! There are all kinds of flowers you want! Besides, the weather is so good today, it's a pity to stay indoors all day."

"That's right, and it's rare that that annoying 'adult' isn't here!"

"Didn't His Majesty use threatening sentences every time? 'You are not allowed to leave the Palace of Flowers!'... Has it become a mantra? But if you always follow his words, it will be no wonder that man doesn't get moldy."

A female officer imitated King Luo Gang's tone, and everyone laughed.

It's always been the case with these cheerful ladies-in-charge.

"……but……"

Thank them for their rare proposal... But as long as I step out of the flower palace, I will attract attention.

The "You are not allowed to leave the Palace of Flowers!" that the female officials just jokingly imitated was actually a strict order issued by King Luo Gang a long time ago.To pass through the veranda, one must be accompanied by the king.

However, the female officials didn't care about Sae Sha's confusion, they giggled and started planning with their heads together.

"Hair tied like this..."

"Yeah, that's true. It's the wedding period, so you can cover it with a scarf. As for the clothes... Sasa-sama is small, and her body is slimmer than ours..."

During the time when I couldn't interrupt and could only watch blankly, the matter seemed to have been decided.

"Then, let's begin."

Snapped.The magistrate clapped again.

It's amazing.In an instant, the female officials dressed Sae Sae as a "female official" like them!

"What do you think?"

After a while, they asked with satisfaction.

"If you cover your hair with a turban, you won't be able to see it. If you don't want your eyes to be seen, if you keep your head down, no one will notice that it's Sasa-sama, right?"

"No matter how you look at it, you look like an ordinary female officer. Even if we passed you in the corridor without knowing it, we would definitely not notice."

In contrast to the laughing female officials, Sae Sa felt the corners of her eyes heat up.

……ordinary……

For a long time, I didn't realize how much I wanted to be that word.

No matter where you go, you have to bear people's attention.

However, the past was completely opposite to the present.

Before she was sensible, Sae Sa was warned by her parents that "absolutely not to appear in front of other people".

If someone saw him, he would have to separate from his parents.Maybe we will never see each other again in this life.

The parents did not disclose the details, only saying that "no matter what happens, it must not be seen by others."Every time I took the trouble to remind him again and again.

I still remember that my parents, who are usually gentle and kind, would only be extremely serious to the point of terror when they said these words.

In the final analysis, the parents had to live in the depths of the forest with few people, and it was all because of the birth of Saesha.

Then, bid farewell to the life of being a criminal who hides people's eyes and ears. This time, it is the day to become the son of God who is revered by everyone as a rainbow-haired and rainbow-eyed child, and gather everyone's attention like a living doll.

Never in his life was he allowed to act of his own volition.

Follow the words of the people, and nest like a bird in a cage.Sae Sae was only allowed to live such a life.

"...Is it really possible...? No one will find out...Is it me...?"

Even though he tried his best to hold back the tears, his voice was still trembling.

The female officials, who looked like mothers and sisters, showed different smiles, and gently stroked Sae Sae's back with their hands.

"Hmm. I can't tell at all."

"We are with you too. Please don't worry."

"It's just like this occasionally... Hey? Enjoy it? Because you are about to become Her Majesty the Princess. Sae-sama also needs a little freedom."

Huacailuo's palace was protected by a double wall.

Inside the inner city wall are the main palace, the east, west, north, south and north palaces surrounding the main palace, and the flower palace.

The place where the guests live this time is in the palace inside the outer city wall.

In front of Xisha is the chief female official, and behind her are other female officials.Everyone carried a flower basket and walked forward quietly.

Walking on the veranda from Huagong to Bengong, Sae Sha asked in a low voice.

"Umm... Is it really okay to do such a thing...? Present flowers to the guests... Does the king or the important ministers know about such a thing...?"

Like chattering birds, the ladies laughed loudly.

"No! No one will know."

"Also, no one will complain about the female officials of the Flower Palace presenting flowers to the guests."

"Yeah. Because we're special!"

"No matter where you go or what you do, no one will stop you!"

That is true.Saeya can also understand.

It can be said that they behaved like no one else, and even King Luo Gang seemed unable to speak harshly to them.

"...You are all people who are deeply trusted by the king. I am really envious."