Chapter 47 - SUDDEN KING VISIT

Jieun and Ayana finally get to the bottom level of the mansion. Then, one of the employees there informed them that Granny Susan was now waiting in her office.

After knowing that, Jieun and Ayana immediately headed towards the office building. Jieun hearts suddenly feeling more nervous than before. Its become too privacy now. Did Granny Susan doesnt want some information to be out and shaking the whole village? Hopefully not. Jieun only make her own puzzles inside her mind.

When the two of them arrived at the office, Granny Susan invited them in. After looking at Jieun, Granny Susan said,

"You're here." In smiling.

Only both of them know the real meaning behind the verse.

Jieun also reply to that smile. "I'm here Granny."

After that, Jieun continued to ask about the letter.

"What is this all about? Ayana told me a letter from the palace come today."

Granny Susan nodded and pointed to a letter that was now on the table that was there. It's true. Like Ayana said before, that the cover of the letter is gold in color and Jieun have no doubt it is the made from a real gold.

"What's in it? I mean, what it is saying?" Jieun is asking. She thought that Granny Susan had already read the letter.

"It's yours. So you are the one that needs to open it." Granny Susan spoke softly.

Jieun now approach the table where the letter is.

"Ayana..." Granny Susan hadn't even finished saying her words, but Ayana had already denied it,

"No... Please don't make me leave the room again. I also want to know about the contents of the letter. Please..." Ayana is now begging with her cute face.

Making Jieun shake her head while laughing because of the girl's rather hilarious behaviour.

Granny Susan showed an unhappy face at the girl's request and was clearly noticed by Jieun at the time.

"It's fine Granny." Jieun said while looking lovingly towards the old woman. Assure her that it's okay.

Actually Jieun have doubt that the King will send such a grant invitation if the contents contain something like, wanting to inflict punishment on them. And she really hope that she is not wrong about that assumption.

Jieun now hold the letter while Granny Susan and Ayana sit on the couch. Together, looking forward for Jieun to read the letter.

"To Miss Jieun, the successor of our beloved physician Lady Aera. We are very thrill to know that Lady Aera have gifted this land, such a blessing with the presence of this child, even feeling sad as we, didn't take any part to protect such precious child since the very beginning. But, as you opening this letter, the King and the Queen are already on the way to greet you... "

Jieun eyes started to grow big there. Surprised by what she read, but then she continued reading.

"... at the Hilleo Village. To strengthening our relationship that long lost before. As you are also a part of the royal family, the King and the Queen wanted to welcoming you by themselves in hoping to know you better and promise the future together."

With that, Jieun looked towards Granny Susan and Ayana alternately. She is happy, as none of the contents of the letter say that they will be punished by the royal, but,

"Are this true? The King and the Queen of Dream Land are on the way here?" Jieun asking them. She still cannot believe it even she is the one who reads the letter.

Ayana and Granny Susan both have the look of shocked in their face. Clearly didn't ready for such news. Both of them froze, in there, similarly as Jieun does.

"What should we do? Granny?" Jieun ask again. There was a vibration in the tone of her voice now.

Jieun is definitely feeling nervous. How can she, a normal person, who is still in college, probably a little bit special now as she just joining college science special department, face the King and Queen? Well, at least they are Dream Land's King and Queen and not her real world one. But still... This feeling is too much to handle. Much more than when she meets the six princes before.

But, just after one minute, exactly one minute, Granny Susan and Ayana both got up from their seats, then completely ignored Jieun existence there, straight out of the office. Leaving her there all alone. They probably want to tell the news to the whole village. To get ready to receive a higher ranking guest who never they expected to set foot there.

Jieun now only able to mourn the letter many times. Still don't believe it.

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One hour later,

Jieun now sitting in front of her dressing table. Believe it or not, the whole village is now busy awaiting for the arrival of The King and The Queen. All the preparation is held in flash.

Even the guest building is beautifully decorated if the royal pair chooses to sleep there. They just decide to prepare all in advance, even they don't know if the King and the Queen will spend the night there or not. Just decide to keep one step ahead.

Their chefs are also busy preparing the best dishes, especially for the royal. They don't have to worry about it because the cook is experienced, and used to cook at the palace when there was a big festival. So they can breathe a sigh of relief there.

Jieun takes a look of her beautiful self now in the mirror. Along with a long dress in a combination of white and pink color. Also, embroidered with pink flowers making the simple dress look so elegant.

This new dress is what Granny Susan chooses for her to wear for today. And it turns out that she likes it. A lot. Her hair this time, was left long and half braided to look quite feminine and neat.

"Mom, this is it. Finally I will come face to face with The King."

One more step. Closer. That is in Jieun mind now. The question of her mother's death never left her memory in the slightest. And she promised herself that she would dig up the secret behind it. One by one.

"Lady Jieun!" Ayana is now coming to her room.

"The King and The Queen are already in the front mansion." Ayana tells. Her face was clearly nervous with the situation. Same as her.

Look like this is the time for me to make a grand appearance, Jieun talking in her mind. Try to ease her heart that is actually beating so fast. She then got up from there, and went down the stairs.

As her face to face with front door, she stops for a while. Just like trying to gather all of her strength. Before she finally opening it. She is surprised. Seeing all the villagers were there. Smiling at her. Enough making her feel brave to step forward.

The crowd began to make a road for Jieun to come forward. Closer and closer to the very important persons that stand there, out front. All of the villagers are in awe looking at Jieun beautiful face complete with that beautiful dress. Looking at her with proud in their face. Their very precious lady.

The walking is not that long. Jieun finally sees the two people that stand tall in proud there. With the royal suit and dress. Also, their high ranking insignia and flag here and there. Clearly show that they and her is in totally different in status.

Their aura also is really something. Making Jieun swallow her saliva, a little inferior, but still she doesn't want to show that side of her. She must be confident. No. She wants people to see her there, standing with confidence.

Now, Jieun bow to the King and the Queen. The real King. No more misunderstanding like what she did to Prince Eun-Woo before.

"Welcome to the Hilleo Village, Your Majesty. I'm Jieun, the new owner of this small village." She said with smiling. Looking at both, King and Queen.

"So you're Jieun." The King now step closer to her. Lower his face a little to take a good look at the girl, before he said,

"You look exactly like your mother." The King said with a smirk. His words seemed to have a hidden meaning.

And Jieun, just looking directly into his eyes.. Full with wonder.