Chapter 136

• YEON MIN'S POV
• The sun was dipping at the horizon, casting golden rays across the palace gardens. It was a big day for me, and here I stood in my quarters, having the ceremonial garments adjusted appropriately. The gold and crimson designs showcased the magnitude of the day; all in me shouted with enthusiasm yet mixed with jitters, staging the entrance of a new chapter of my life.
• My soon to be bride was Seon Hwa from the Jo family. My noble family and that of Seon Hwa had been friends for a long time in this society of Joseon, and everything about the marriage was an arrangement that had been followed through. Seon Hwa and I had known each other for a few years, but our relationship had always been one of friendship rather than romance. When our parents suggested the betrothal, we both agreed to it, knowing as we did how important it was for the alliance to move forward, as well as knowing that one day we would indeed love each other.