章節 40: Chapter 40
As soon as Wang Han's health improved even a little, he immediately sat down at his desk to write an urgent letter to China — to find out about Chenghuan's health and ... break up the upcoming wedding. At the same time, a special council was convened of military people, different order guards, and other special personalities that Wang Han needed in order to throw all his strength into the search for intruders who wanted his bride to die.
Wang Han did not say anything about the fact that there would not be a wedding, with the exception of the same Cho Hak Che. All his thoughts were to find and punish the criminals. The Prince was aware that his political affairs were going against the luck of many, and he suspected literally everyone — many lost their posts for reasons and without reasons. Many lost their salaries and bonuses — for reasons and without reasons. But no matter what strings Wang Han pulled, none led to the one who dared to poison Lady Chenghuan.
Time passed, but people came to him only empty-handed instead of a caught criminal, or else criminals, as Wang Han suspected. There was also no answer from the Lady herself, and this drove Wang Han crazy.
He avoided the company of Heonui, who sought his eyes, not understanding his behavior. Several times, she tried to find him to talk, but he sent her away and saw how painfully she reacted to his words, obediently obeying and leaving.
Often, looking for her in the palace himself and not finding her, he caught the maids and inquired about her, finding out if she was in the cemetery for an hour, but the answer was always negative — they knew that she was in the library, then in the garden with Mimi, downstairs in the kitchen. The thought that Heonui did not go to her brother made Wang Han fierce and alien. Not being in good health himself to go on a trip to China, he nervously waited for an answer from the Princess but received it on the day when the wedding itself was supposed to be.
"Dear Wang Han,
Words cannot describe the impression your letter made on me — really, I say to heaven that it would be better for me to die from poison than to receive from you this vile note where you, without even appearing in person, simply decided in gloomy tones to get rid of me almost killed me.
That is just ridiculous… But know this, Your Royal Highness — that I do not forgive you, as you wish, that I feel crushed and humiliated. Not only could I have died, but you also abandoned me just before the wedding. The whole world will dishonour me! Should I marry someone after this?
Ah, Wang Han! Please do not do this!
Why do you break off the engagement and disown me like that? I see no fault in me. Is it all because of her? Because of Heonui Li-en? The one who poisoned me with her wines?
Yes, yes, I know the secret of your love, and I know that it was her who poisoned me. I drank only her wine and almost fell asleep in the grave. And I will let the whole world know that it was her.
Therefore, do decide, Wang Han! Marry me, for her.
Waiting for your reply,
Chenghuan Chenghuan."
Having read this letter late in the evening, already at the end of the tenth hour, when the whole world expected that the wedding was about to take place, but messengers were sent out about the poor health of both spouses, Wang Han turned over all the books from the table with rage and dropped the lamp, which was here but went out, leaving him in the twilight of the August moon.
"Heonui!" he roared, running out into the corridor. "Heonui! Where are you, Heonui?"
But down the stairs, he ran into Mimi only.
"Her Ladyship is at the cemetery," she answered in a calm voice, holding a suitcase in her hands. "I am collecting her things, for we are leaving in the morning since it is easier for you, sir."
"Oh, she is at the graveyard! In the night! Oh, she is suddenly at the cemetery! From what! I thought her husband never died!" shouted Wang Han, waving his arms.
Mimi's eyes widened.
"What happened, Your Royal Highness?" she asked. "Where are you going?"
"I will find her! I will find her and show her the letter!"
"A letter from Lady Chenghuan arrived?"
"Oh, yes, it did, and what letter!" shouted Wang Han, slamming the doors and literally flying out into the street.
Mimi hurried to the Prince's chambers.
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