Prince Seokjin furrowed his eyebrows when he felt sweat forming on is forehead. He stirred in his sleep and groaned softly when he felt the heat on his body.

He opened his one eye but soon closed by having the bright sunlight shining across his face. He brought his crooked fingers to cover his eyes before rubbing it with back of his palm. He yawned quietly and opened his eyes only to be blessed with sunlight creeping through the window.

A smile played on his lips by realizing that it was already morning. He frowned when he heard some snores behind him. In alert he immediately turned around only to met with the sleeping beauty.

His husband, his Prince Jungkook.

There his husband was lying in the same position like last night, with pouted lips and cheeks flushed in the bed.

His eyes wandered over Prince Jungkook's clear forehead, the doe eyes that were closed tightly, the cute button nose, the pouty lips, the sharp jawline and the beautiful neck. Prince Seokjin found himself blushing by seeing his husband beside him sleeping like that.

He had never been this close to a man before, and now this handsome Prince was his husband. Prince Seokjin's eyes wandered down to lock his eyes with his wedding ribbon that was tied on Jungkook's wrist.

He remembered the events that happened last night.

To Prince Seokjin's eyes, Jungkook looked like a precious baby. He wanted to protect this little human and keep him safely.

Something in his guts told him that his husband was in pain. He didn't know how to phrase it. But he knew that Silla Kingdom was hiding something from him.

When Prince Seokjin's crooked fingers found it's way to Prince Jungkook's soft and fluffy hair, a soft knock on their bedroom door made him groan in disappointment. He withdrew his fingers before getting up from the bed.

He adjusted his night robe and walked to the door by making sure that he didn't disturb his sleeping husband. He quietly opened it and peaked his head outside only to greet his brother Prince Namjoon.

"It's almost time for breakfast, Seokjin. Come down with your Prince to start the Pyebaek ceremony." Kim Seokjin found himself sighing loudly and nodding to his brother's words.

He saw his brother walking back and Prince Seokjin found himself hitting his head on the bedroom door. He was not a big fan of ceremonies. He hated it since he was supposed to stand like a statue and repeat words like a parrot.

A voice behind him startled and he jumped in place by the husky voice. With wide eyes he turned around to see his husband already sitting on the bed with half -lidded eyes and yawning cutely.

"What happened, my Prince?" Prince Seokjin could melt in that honey dripping voice that calling him as "My Prince." Deep inside he felt proud by seeing his husband calling him as his.

"I-It was my brother, your Highness. We need to get ready for Pyebaek." Jin found himself blushing when his eyes locked with his husband's chest. He could see a glimpse of naked skin under the robe, and immediately he bowed his head down and his fingers were busy playing with the door knob.

Pyebaek is a Korean wedding custom that is traditionally held a few days after the official ceremony, with only family members present. The ceremony begins with the older couple seated on cushions behind a table in front of a painted screen, with the newlyweds opposite them.

Cash gifts in white envelopes are the most common gift at a Korean wedding. Traditionally, during the Pyebaek, the bride and groom receive and money gifts from the parents.

Though it would be held after few days, the Kings of Silla and Goguryeo decided to celebrate the next day. And so the Jinkook couple found themselves getting ready separately with Prince Seokjin taking the bathroom first, followed by Prince Jungkook.

The newly wedded Princes wore the traditional white Hanbok with golden beads. They walked together to the dining hall down the stairs with Prince Jungkook followed by Prince Seokjin behind him. They both shared no conversations, although Prince Seokjin had this urge to hold his husband's veiny hands.

He didn't have time to compliment his Prince who looked handsome in his Hanbok. He could see the tiredness in Prince Jungkook's eyes, but he decided to shrug it off in hope that it was because of the ceremonies.

The two newly wedded Princes reached the hall and they could already see everyone sitting down on the mat along with gifts at their sides.

"What took you guys so long?" King Chanyeol gritted his teeth, and his eyes reflected hatred by seeing Prince Jungkook standing there with wide eyes. Before he could answer, Prince Seokjin stepped in.

"Pardon, your highness. I just overslept." Queen Jisoo and others gave a small smile and nodded while signaling them to sit down along with Vmin couple who were already giggling softly.

Prince Seokjin could see how Prince Jimin was blushing everytime his brother Prince Taehyung touched his hands subtly. He too wished he could have such moments with his husband. His eyes moved to Prince Jungkook who was sitting uncomfortably on the cushion on the ground and scooted a little to allow space for Prince Seokjin to sit.

"Now that we have the wedded Princes, we shall start the ceremony." King Daniel announced making one of the guards to ring the large bell indicating that the ceremony had started.

Queen Jisoo and King Daniel stood up and walked in the center with their gifts to their sons. They both exchanged looks before giving a small wrapped gift to their son Prince Taehyung who stood up and received it with a bow.

Prince Seokjin's eyes widened when he saw his 'Lovey' in the golden cage, and he immediately received it with a small bow before unlocking the cage. The dove fluttered her wings before flying out of the cage and positioning her legs on Prince Seokjin's shoulders.

Everyone in the room laughed by seeing the dove's actions. Prince Jungkook felt himself showing his bunny smile by seeing his husband looking cute while talking to his bird.

King Chanyeol and Queen Joy stood up from their seats and walked in the front with their gifts. They gave a beautifully crafted golden Hanbok to their son Prince Jimin, who took it with a 90degree bow.

Prince Jungkook walked in the center and with a bow he got his gift which was scented oil. King Chanyeol couldn't help but smirk by looking at the wide doe eyes forming some tears. He could tell that Prince Jungkook liked the gift.

Though Queen Joy denied to give this as a gift, King Chanyeol wanted to humiliate Prince Jungkook for his dumbness and being a good slave. So to treat the wounds, King Chanyeol gave a scented medicinal oil to offend Prince Jungkook.

Prince Seokjin couldn't help but wonder the meaning behind the gift which his husband received from his parents. Before he could ask further, King Daniel announced them to have their breakfast.

Without questions asked, everyone assembled in their chairs along with Namgi Princes who were sitting with them for the breakfast.

Prince Seokjin's eyes locked with his husband, who never once held his head up after receiving the gift. He felt sad by seeing Prince Jungkook not glancing at him for a second. His eyes found King Chanyeol's who was having a wide grin weirdly.

He looked down at the feast that was served on the table. He could feel his stomach grumbling in hunger. After providing a small plate for Lovey, Prince Seokjin continued to eat by having one thought running in his head.

"There are so many unanswered questions in my mind. This kingdom is filled with dark secrets and I can feel it in my guts. Something is not right, or it had never been right in the first place itself."

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A/N: I know most of you angels want a change. But it can't happen in over night angels. Be patient with me, I don't want to rush the things. I have everything planned in my mind and how the story must unfold. All the secrets will be revealed as we proceed with chapters angels.

Neither do I love writing about our Kookie getting hurt, but we have got our Seokjin, so no worries angels. I appreciate your love for this book, it's my first time writing a historical fanfiction, and I am in love with it. And I hope you angels love this book as much as I enjoy writing too💜💜💜