Chapter 111

• After the intensity of the contest, I needed a rest. The sun was setting, casting everything in a golden light over the palace grounds. I made my way out of the palace and started off toward Minister Hong's house in hopes of catching a glimpse of Eun Kyung. She was the only one who could soothe my turbulent thoughts, although we had known each other only for a very short time.
• We had bumped into each other one day at a cloth shop in the market square. Though her beauty did strike me at the very first glance, it was her kindness and confidence that drew me to her. During that carnival, we had shared some moments, and I wanted to have more joyful memories like that.
• It was already dark when I came to the house. Jumping over the back fence and tiptoeing around, I was trying to look for her room. Luckily enough, I saw her standing at the edge of the pond; her features were so delicate under the moonlight.