EVERYTHING IS NEW to Kana. He don't know how to react, mingle and treat them. In his future life he is an orphan. He didn't experience how is it to have a parents. But still after studying their traits and characteristics, Kana started to love them.
The Emperial edict gives the candidates for consort selection 2 weeks to prepare. The selection will be in three categories. Talent, skills and Intelligence.
Which he all had, he can dance, thanks for being a dance troupe member way back in high school, he can cook thanks for his perseverance to be alone, weild a sword again for his trainings before he entered the military in his future life and he is intelligent, The previous owner of this body is very silent and doesn't have anything special on him, but the KANA in the future which is him, is Jack of all trades.
"Brother... What can we do if they will find out that I am a man?" Kana nervously said. That will be considered as treason if he is revealed.
"The crown prince knew that you are a man, he knows you. He's my friend despite our status, and I can say Kana, that you had a chance." Yin said tapping his back. They just finished training. He is happy that Kana personally asked him to teach him on how to use a sword.
Which is very pleasant fo him. Yin often ask his brother before to train with him but the previous Kana always declines.
"But don't let the other Prince get you, specially the second prince Haii, He is an evil in an angel facade. Prince Haii is the great competitor for the throne, even though the next successor is already decided, still we know that he wanted to compete. He is obsessive, whatever Prince Sunwoo has, he work hard to steal that."
"Careful your words Yin. That can be considered as treason." Their father said then he join them. They are in the middle part of Han Manor serving as a training ground.
General Han Li looks dashing in his military outfit.
"The consort selection will be a process, first the crown prince will select atleast 5 consorts by the help of the Emperor and Empress, and of course the two Imperial Consorts, then those who are unlucky, they will face again another round of selection and the other Princes will take them." General Han explains.
Then he get the rattan made sword.
"Now Kana.. Show me what you got."
Kana pick up his sword as well but, the Madame in that Manor interrupted them.
"Stop the training now, it's past the snack time. Come on Kana'er.. I'll teach you on how to brew a good tea so the Crown Prince will be happy when he grace you if fate permits you to be his Consort." My mother said.
The three of them followed her inside the manor to have a taste of her delicious delicacy and of course for Kana to learn on how to brew tea.
***
Back in the palace in The Dancing Dragon Palace were the Crown Prince is living.
"Klhui, how's the preparation for the process of the consort selection?" Prince Sunwoo ask his personal assistant. Only Khlui he trusted amongst the trails of his servants.
"All is well, Your Highness. Those ladies you didn't choose will be put in another selection for the other Princes, and those unlucky will be sent home to be bethroted the the nobles."
Sunwoo nodded his head. He know the edict said that every household in the noble families should provide their youngest daughters. And no one knows that General Han has a son except Commander Yin.
Kana is known as a lady. He's very beautiful. Sunwoo just find out by mistake that he is a man, that was when Kana tripped on a stone when they were walking together in the Sunflower Palace. Sunwoo cannot help but felt the heat on his face on how he felt Kana's chest. It's embarrassing.
He sigh deeply. He didn't see him for awhile since Yin, Kana's brother said that he fell off the roof, Sunwoo got worried but Yin assured him that Kana is fine and healthy.
Crown Prince Sunwoo is sure that Kana will attend the selection.
And he will do everything to have him as his consort. He is tired of going out of the palace just to visit him. Crown Prince Sunwoo will take him and place Kana beside him, in the dragon throne.
That would be great.
***
In the beautiful Roses Palace where the First Imperial Consort resided, the second Prince is pacing back and forth, he is mad about his Imperial Father's edict.
"Mother! You agree on this? We are like dogs who take left overs. I am a prince mother. I deserve to choose my princess." Second Prince snapped at her.
His mother is the First Imperial consort. She's next to the Empress. She's a schemer and a fighter, she succeeded on taking down any obstacles until she accepted defeat when she wasn't the one chosen to be the Empress.
She said, she worked hard to remain on her position right now. She's a daughter of the fallen Prime minister of Yuan after all.
"Endure for now my son... Just endure for now.. That's what I am doing since then, me, from being a lowly concubine to me now as an Imperial Consort, I am what I am because I endure and persevere. As long as mother is alive... Mother help you." Consort Mia look at the tea cup in her hand. Back then, she give up on the fight about being an Empress but now, she will do anything just for her son to be the next Emperor.
Being an Empress Dowager is not bad either.
"I trust you mother." Prince Haii said, allowing his mother to do everything.
"You better, Now cheer up, act as a prince you are and do your duties. The ministers will see how much of a perfect Emperor figure you are and that will help to make our plans easy." Consort Mia lift her teacup and sip on it elegantly while a ghost smile appears on her red painted lips. She is far more glamorous than the Empress.
Or at least she thought so.
"Tell me your plans mother. "
"Come closer. Dont talk aloud because there might be ears on the walls." she said meaningfully and the prince sat beside her. Prince Haii listened eagerly. And after that. They both had a sinister smile on their faces.
KANA allowed Sheen to dress him as a lady of the Han residence since no one knows that he is a man, they hide his sexuality back then when he was just a little child, Kana is sickly and thin.His mother said that he needs to stay at home and pretend to be a woman so the ministers won't force his father to involve him in war.They are a family of soldiers, General Han Li leads a 50, 000 armies loyal to the Emperor.That amount of armies is divided into 5 battalions and also devided into troops to guard in every nook and boarders of the Jong Empire.While Deputy General Han Yin, has 20, 000 strong willed soldiers under his leadership. Their empire settles in the middle of the continent.Having the Yuan Empire on the North, The Silla Kingdom on the south, the Ottoman Empire on the Far east and the Ayuthaya Kingdom in the Far West, Jong Empire managed to maintain the good relationships in all the powerful countries that surrounded them to avoid war and conflict."There, all set..." Sheen
"Lady Han!""Please wait!"Kana followed the voice and he saw himself being followed by a lady in waiting.Kana felt like he is watching some kdrama movies, he suddenly wish to have a popcorn. He saw his father and brother training the soldiers, they were in the training grounds, the soldiers are scattered and all the armory are on the long table. Loud clanging of metal swords, spears and the sound of swooshing air coming from the arrows, the grunting of the soldiers and the commands of his father, filled the air. He saw the previous Kana walking gracefully in his navy blue hanbok, his hair is tied on the top part of his head, leaving a few strands at the side of his face, it was carefully secured with jade hairpins dangling on each side. His hand is holding a peacock fan that match the color of his outer robe. Sheen is walking behind him.She quickly block the servant girl. Someone might recognize that she's the second Prince's servant. Kana's father is busy at the moment so th
5Kana made up his mind.He overlooked the situation and according to the memories that floods on his mind, General Han has been serving the Emperor with all loyalty and honesty. Kana also asked Madame Yoon on how did they end up being together.According to her, General Han was sent by the Emperor Jong Munwoon, the current Emperor and the Father of the three prince, as reinforcement to help the Kingdom of Silla, which Kana found out was the part of the three kingdom in the now modern Korea when they got attacked by the Barbarians, General Han fought in all bravery that the King of Silla, Madame Yoon's Uncle, granted him a wish.He chose to marry Lady Yoon and their union became an instrument for Siam and Silla to be united.Kana remembered how kind the Crown Prince was when they met, he's so soft spoken and really educated.Kana wanted to laugh out loud when he realized what he wanted to do, back when he still didn't accept the fact that he traveled back in time, he wanted to go back
❤️❤️Kana started his day by baking cinnamon rolls because he crave to eat it. He wanted to laugh out loud when he asked the servants to help him. This is the first time that they saw their young master on the kitchen and they are afraid that Madame Yoon might be mad at them. "Young Master, please let us do this." The servants keep on pleading but Kana shush them out."This is easy, come on guys.. Why don't you do something for me? Please powderized these things." he handed them the cinnamon sticks and sugar.The two kitchen ladies obliged while Sheen helped him kneading the dough.It took them 2 hours to finally make a huge amount of cinnamon rolls, he can't help but drool when he put caramelized milk on top and mixed nuts.Kana was delighted upon his success on making the food that he wanted to eat. He even gave every servant, at first they are reluctant to try because they saw how Kana suffered on making the sweet treat but Kana threatened them that he will whip every one who won
At the Park Residences "How do I look, Lulu?" Lady Park Mianhae asked her personal servant after preparing herself. "You look absolutely beautiful my Lady." She said truthfully. "But I heard that the daughter of the General Han is more beautiful, they said that her face can launch a thousand ships... And to think everyone will join the selection.. I don't want her to join.. Do something for me Lulu!" "Just tell me what to do My Lady, my poor little idiot Step sister is working there as a new servant, we can use her as pawn."Lady Park smiled wickedly. "Perfect! The Crown Prince should choose me. Only me, Lady Park is suitable to sit with him on the dragon throne as his Empress." she proudly raise her chin. "Only you, my lady." Her servant agreed. ***That week, Kana nurture his skills on embroidery, cooking, tea making, dancing, literature and arts. He even ask the list of the ministers names and their jobs for him to be oriented and prepared. Gladly he's a fast learner, and he
***That day when Prince Haii visited, Kana didn't face him, Since Sheen already started the rumor of his master feeling ill and looking rather ugly.Prince Haii left agitated and worried so as the Crown Prince who came in a hurry but blocked by Commander Yin."There's no need for His Highness to come and visit Kana'er, he's been busy about the selection and meeting him can only add to the rumors." Commander Yin said while bowing his head."Is he alright?" Prince Sunwoo said in all weariness."He is alright your highness."Prince Sunwoo nodded and calm himself. He has been calmed until the day of the banquet came. The rumors spread like wildfire and it somehow delighted the Park family. The said rumors about the daughter of General Han keep circulating around until the day of the banquet came.This banquet is a way of welcome the attendees, specially prepared by her majesty the Empress.Kana is all set and ready, wearing a gray flower pattern hanfu, the line pattern on its sleeves ma
***The people who witnessed the performance where all open mouthed in shock. The rumors said that the lady of Han Family was ugly, and she does not possess any talent. What ugly?! She look like a fairy! What untalented?! She play the Flute with finesse and grace! The banquet went on after Kana finished his little performance, he keeps on looking at the Crown Prince who looked so proud and even sporting a wide smile after Kana performed his piece. Kana covered his mouth with his sleeves when he tried to suppress his smile but he can't, seeing the crown prince look proud on him somewhat give Kana the happiness that he never thought he will feel in this Era. Kana glance on Prince Haii who had a dark expression, he noticed that the Crown Prince and the lady of Han family has been stealing glances on each other which made him even more mad. Kana didn't even look at him for a long time, Prince Haii feels bad and it shows in his face so the First Imperial Consort whispered on him to
When the clock hits nine, drum rollings are heard all through out the palace to indicate the start of the selection. 30 ladies grace the wide Imperial courtyard including Kana who immediately go with the flow. "Good morning ladies, I hope you had a good night sleep." The Emperor said, but Kana wanted to laugh when he saw Lady Park looking so tired. She didn't sleep because she's paranoid, that's it. "Good morning Your Majesty," Everyone answered. The judges has been introduced, before the Empress announces. "So the start of this competition is Art, we already told you beforehand about art, so I am hoping that you have your materials with you on what you are planning to do as long as it is related to arts, I give you 10 minutes to prepare your things, and another 50 minutes to finish. Starts now!"Kana just shrugged it off, gladly he anticipated this, so this is like an art class in elementary schools, bring your own materials. His servants came, carrying his things on the table