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Joseon Royal Palace, king's quarter
"Head guard, how are your security preparations going for the temple visit 2 days later"
"Everything is good, your majesty; my men are prepared"
"Good, seeing how easily my orders are passed, it's very surprising"
"Is his majesty doubting something"
"It's not like that, but no matter what, I just can't believe those old foxes; their cunningness is beyond common imagination"
"Don't worry, your majesty, I am fully prepared. Nothing will happen; I will protect the royal family at any cost"
"I believe you, Head Guard, but don't neglect the palace security. The queen will remain in the palace"
"Yes your majesty, I will take care of it."
"Hmm! Very well, you can leave now "
"Take care, your majesty"
The head guard bowed and left the room.
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JOSEON ROYAL PALACE, MAIN GATE
The main gate of the palace is very busy today. Servants are preparing important things. Ministers and other officials wearing ceremonial robes according to their ranks started to line up while waiting for the king and the first prince impatiently. Royal guards are maintaining the order. Sometimes later, a few officials started whispering among themselves.
"Hey, has anyone here ever seen the first prince"
"I don't think anyone here has ever seen the prince."
"I think the Right State Councillor might have seen him"
" Yes you might be right; after all, he is Prince's grandfather"
"Shut up, you idiots. Talking about things like that in broad daylight, do you want to die"
In the middle of these whispers, a eunuch shouted
"HIS MAJESTY THE KING AND HIS HIGHNESS THE FIRST PRINCE ARE MAKING THEIR PRESENCE"
Ministers and other officials, guards, and servants bowed their heads. Their eyes started to find something and found it in no time. The first prince walking behind the king looks surprisingly calm for his age, even for royalty.
"Is everything prepared"
" Yes your majesty, we are ready to start our march"
"Very well start marching"
Everyone started walking in a proper protocol and orderly manner.
The journey to the shrine starts with the king's order.
After walking for more than an hour, the royal party stopped outside the shrine. The king and the prince stepped out of their palanquin. The prince is quite curious about the surroundings; after all, it's his first time out of the palace. He wasn't allowed to come out of the queen's residence, let alone the palace.
"You look excited, my child. Well, well, it's understandable after all; it's your first time out in the world, but be careful—don't cause any problems. This is a sacred place, OK"
The prince pridefully said.
"Yes your majesty, I understand. This child of yours will follow the protocol like everyone and not cause any trouble"
"The closest ministers are quite astonished by the young prince's words, but the king is very happy.
"Those are the words of a crown prince."
"Your majesty, the prince hasn't inherited the title yet" said the inspector general.
"He will one day inherit the title; we should head inside now, inspector general"
"Yes sire"
The ritual was lengthy—as it should be—but the prince's attention never strayed.
Ministers, kings, and even the old guards shifted upon aching feet, but the boy, despite his age, still maintained his posture with each motion and bow, surprising everyone.
It took 4 hours before the rituals ended completely, and the king ordered everyone to rest for a while before heading back to the palace.
Because it was situated between the capital and a big forest, going back would take time, so everyone starts to find a place to sit and rest, but the young prince wants to look around.
"Your Majesty, can I look around the temple for a little"
"You are not exhausted but want to look more. Not only I and the minister, but even the elite guards who accompanied our every step are quite tired"
" You are strong, even surpassing us adults"
The minister and guards looked a little embarrassed by the king's words.
" Thank you for the praise, Your Majesty. Can I go now, please"
"Well you can, but don't get outside the temple; the forest outside is dangerous, ok"
"Yes father"
"Head guard, send a few people with Prince."
"Yes, your majesty. 3rd unit, follow the prince"
The prince started to look around.
"It's good to come out of the palace. Even the air outside feels different, though the rituals are boring, but they are unique; my mind felt very peaceful"
Before long something in a small corner of the temple caught Prince's eyes.
"What is this? It looks like a cat with black stripes; it's beautiful"
"Someone immediately pull the cat out from there."
"Yes your highness."
A guard pulled out the cat and gave it into the prince's hands.
"It's so young and cute; I should ask Father and see if he'll let me keep it"
"Let's head back"
In front of the king.
"Father look what I found in the temple."
"What is it, oh! It's a beautiful cat, my child"
" Did you say you found it inside the temple, your highness " asked the head guard.
"Yes, is there anything wrong sir head guard"
"No it's nothing, your highness."
"Father can I keep it, please"
"Let me think, hmm! Well, you can, but you yourself have to take good care of it, ok"
"Thank you; I promise to take good care of it."
"Head guard, is everything ready "
"Yes sire"
"Okay, let's head back to the palace. "
The rest was nothing much. After we reached the palace, everyone was dismissed and went back home. The king also returned to his chambers, and I returned to Mother's chambers with my new friend. Was a little surprised by the cat but didn't say much after all. Cats are quite famous pets in royalty. I also sleep sooner than on the other days because I feel very tired and sleepy.
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