Refusing Your Ex-Husband's Obsession: A Guide - Chapter 169
Chapter 169
Translator: Yonnee
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First thing in the morning, Seo-yoon burst into the imperial palace, heading straight to the crown prince. There was a triumphant expression on her face.
“That’s right. It’s just a matter of using them as my hands and feet. I thought it through, but it’s really a jackpot.”
She heard about how that woman’s family was staying in the palace. That alone irritated her. Meanwhile, she had to wear these sackcloth-like robes and offer dull prayers.
“What brings you here so early in the morning?”
“I wish to see His Highness.”
“Please wait a moment.”
The chief attendant of the crown prince hurried into the palace. Unable to wait, Seo-yoon entered the crown prince’s palace on her own. However, no one stopped her.
Instead, they expressed their joy at seeing the saintess and offered prayers. Each time, she felt as if she had become a god. And in such moments, she even doubted the need to return to Korea.
As Seo-yoon headed to his bedroom, Jace, having received the message from the chief attendant, hurried out. Wearing only a robe, his abs and chest were clearly visible.
Seo-yoon’s heart fluttered at the sight of him, disheveled. It’s the first time she’s seeing him like this. The man with a beast-like body, flushed because of her, was approaching her urgently.
“Saintess. What brings you here at this early hour?”
“I came to deliver an urgent message to Your Highness.”
“I’m glad to see you, but as you can see, I’m not in a presentable state.”
“I respect Your Highness no matter what state you’re in.”
“…I’m pleased, but somehow embarrassed.”
“May I come in for a moment?”
“If the Saintess wishes to go somewhere, there is nowhere you can’t go. This way, please.”
He offered his arm to Seo-yoon. She lightly placed her hand on his arm and walked to the drawing room with a satisfied smile. Before the chief attendant could ask, Seo-yoon spoke.
“Shall I serve the usual tea?”
“Yes, Your Eminence.”
“And the same for me.”
“Yes, Your Highness.”
After the head servant left, Seo-yoon quickly got straight to the point.
“The contents of the prophecy have changed, Your Highness.”
“…What?”
“It’s unbelievable, but the Goddess spoke to me directly.”
“…O, dear Goddess.”
Jace couldn’t close his mouth in astonishment. He covered his mouth with one hand while his eyes blinked rapidly. Seo-yoon then brought up the main topic to him, and she was sure that he was already completely convinced.
“And the Goddess said she would send hands and feet to me.”
“Hands and feet?”
“Yes, it seems She has pitied me. I felt like She’s now being considerate so I wouldn’t be lonely.”
“It must be so. Leaving your homeland is not an easy task.”
Seo-yoon momentarily paused at the mention of leaving her homeland, then forced a smile and said,
“That’s why I came early this morning.”
“Yes. Just tell me who they are, and I will bring them right away.”
“No, there’s no need for that.”
Seo-yoon leaned back as she spoke. Just then, the chief attendant entered with the tea. He quickly set the teacups and poured the tea, then left immediately.
Seo-yoon sipped her tea, which was steaming hot, as if savoring it. Although it still didn’t suit her taste, she was pleased to have found something to savor, even if it wasn’t hot coffee. She smiled happily.
Jace, who was also sipping his tea, set down his cup and asked,
“Won’t you tell me who it is? I’m curious, Saintess.”
“Hehe, I was quite surprised myself.”
“Who could it be that makes you smile so beautifully? I’m starting to feel a bit jealous.”
“Hmm, should I give you a hint?”
“Well, if you’re going to pose a challenge like this early in the morning… I welcome it.”
“As it turns out, Your Highness wasn’t the only one who brought me to the Imperial Palace—like fate. One of the guests staying here is to become my hands and feet, so I came to fetch her myself.”
“Oh….”
The Crown Prince was about to respond but then clamped his mouth shut. The only guests currently staying in the palace were members of House Leopardt and House Closch.
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