blow, wind, so the fire will grow

they might be crazy but they are my family

                             you can’t get to them                              unless you go through me

queen munjeong birthday prompts - @haehahn

The words took him by surprise but mostly it made him annoyed at himself because his smile was supposed to look anything but forced.  Of course, after dealing with men that only said stupid things, it was a miracle he was not scowling at the moment but that didn’t excuse the fact that he failed at hiding his true feelings.  As he turned to face the person that had noticed his slip up, he wasn’t sure if he should relax or tense up because while Hahn was his wife’s youngest brother which meant they were at the moment on the same side, he had never been able to read the younger man.

queen munjeong birthday prompts - @dalxhynshk

Raising his eyebrows, Hyunsoo stared at his brother as his lips curled slowly into a smile because it was amusing to him that his brother was actually telling him not to do something when he knew that would make him do exactly the opposite.  While he knew that as a father, Hyunshik had the last said on everything that came to his children, Hyunsoo thought he had the right to spoil his nephews and he was not going to back down on doing just that.  “You know that I will do it especially if I think it’s my right to do so, which is, as their uncle but we can compromise if you are so against it.” He told his brother, relenting instead of pushing because the last thing he wanted was to fight with his brother.

queen munjeong birthday prompts - @haexjy

Although he put a smile on his face and tried his best to pretend that the conversation didn’t bother him, Hyunsoo didn’t need this man to question him about his private life.  Was the fact that he had been married two years and had no children any of the man’s business? No, even though it seemed like the man thought otherwise and it wasn’t like he could simply leave because that would show the older man that he had gotten to him.  As the man continued expressing his opinion, Hyunsoo found himself thinking of the ways he could ruin the man’s life even if he wasn’t planning on carrying any of those plans.

queen munjeong birthday prompts - @sevlhae

After being friends with San since they were schoolboys and being married to Yeonhwa, Hyunsoo had grown used to the princes and princess but there were some of them that he couldn’t figure out. One of those was princess Seul and as she approached him, he found himself a little on his guard. Of course, there was no trace of that as he listened to her speak but then again, he was used to putting a front around most of the people around them.

queen munjeong birthday prompts - @dalruihan

As always, Hyunsoo drank as little as possible even though he could drink well but he believed that it was wiser to be as sober as possible especially in a gathering where everyone that mattered was in attendance.  Quite used to parties like this one, he held a half-full drink on his hand and listened as a minister talked to him about what he thought when it came to the way the country was headed.  His father was nowhere to be found and so Hyunsoo was left to hear the man’s opinions instead of his father.  Any other day, he would be more than willing to listen but the man had his share of drinks and Hyunsoo didn’t want to be around when he began loudly stating who he thought was doing a horrible job.

“I apologize but I see you need another drink, let me fetch you a new one.” He offered the older man with a charming smile and before the man could respond, Hyunsoo was making his escape with no intentions of finding that drink.  On his way away from the man though, his eyes noticed a familiar face and he headed towards the young woman that seemed a little bit lost.  Of course, before he could say anything she spoke and with a warm smile, he nodded.  “Lady Xie, it’s a pleasure to see you again.” He greeted her and while it had been a while since they have seen each other, he was surprised that she was talking to him.  Then again, he always went to see her father so there was no reason for her to talk to him.

@daljiyoung

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this was her third glass of wine and she was hiding it fairly well. as long as she didn’t talk much or move around. ( because there was a little sway with her movements. ) “i wouldn’t dare to drink another glass?” how could that even be a question for him? “oh royal ambassador.” she raised the cup to her lips and took a small sip. “i would very much dare.”

The thought of disgracing his father never entered Hyunsoo’s mind and if anything, he knew that he would rather die than to do that.  He was a good father, maybe not the best but Hyunsoo knew that he did everything to protect them, to keep them safe in this dangerous world.  It was this reason that he never understood why some of the yaban children rebelled against their family and while he understood the want for a different kind of life, he thought it was wiser to either accept their fate or leave.  If there was a young woman that he was sure didn’t hold the same beliefs as him, that was Song Jiyoung who at the current moment was drinking more than a young woman of her rank should.

He was not the kind of man that openly judge people but with Jiyoung he found himself unable to just walk away before reminding her who her father was.  Somehow their conversation moved from that to Hyunsoo saying that she wouldn’t dare to drink more and he realized as she smirked at him that if anything, his words would make her drink more.   A sigh almost left Hyunsoo’s lips as the younger girl replied to his comment and the more she spoke, the more he wanted to leave.  It wasn’t his job to look after the crown prince’s tutor especially since he belonged to the faction Hyunsoo’s family opposed but the girl was so infuriating that he simply stared at her as she continued drinking and talking.  

@kikwangdal

Hyunsoo should have been used to how long celebrations were and what usually came with each of them but even though he had gone to many throughout his life, he didn't think he would ever get used to them.  If he could relax, then maybe he could enjoy himself like some of the other people around him did but even when he was just his father's son, he felt like he had to put on a show and now as the husband of one of the King's daughters, he knew he had to be careful of what he said or did.

Aside from that, he knew he was expected to talk to those that he liked as well as those he didn't and as he looked around the room, he noticed Yeon Kikwang before he decided to approach him.  The younger man's family might be sarim but Hyunsoo had learned long ago that it was better to be friendly to the enemy than hostile; they would either think he was dumb or could sway their way if they learned what he wanted.  Kikwang also seemed to be enjoying himself at the moment which meant he could be more willing to spill some information and it was better than to deal with Kikwang’s father.

queen munjeong birthday prompts - @daljiwoo

As he escaped excused himself from a boring discussion between his father and another official, Hyunsoo hoped to have some time for himself instead of dealing with pleasantries and small talk.  Once he had enough time to recover, he would be just fine since he was used to this kind of thing thanks to his work but for now, he nursed a drink as he looked around the room.

His eyes halted on a girl that looked familiar but at the same time she was too young for her to be the woman he was reminded of.  Did he stare at her for longer than he thought he had?  That was the only explanation for the words that Lady Moon uttered and looking at her, he furrowed his eyebrows.  “I beg your pardon, Lady Moon, but I am not sure what you mean.” He replied while his expression remained the same as the one that appeared when he heard her words: one of confusion.

queen munjeong birthday prompts - @haexsan

Hyunsoo thought he had been careful, making sure he kept his distance to hide the fact that he was following the supreme commander of the military but as the other man turned to face him before asking the question, it was obvious that he had not been as careful as he thought.  Straightening his back, he stared at the prince for a couple of seconds and then broke into a smile that only his family and closest friends got to see.  

“Your Highness, I admit that I was indeed following you but it seems that that is the only way I can greet you.” He tried his best to keep the smile as small as he could but as he finished talking, his smile had grown into a full grin.  Since he had become a royal ambassador he spent less time at home and more time in the road which meant that it had been a while since he had seen or talked to Yi San.  “Can I have some of your time, Supreme Commander? There are some matters that I would like to discuss with you.” It was true that he wanted to talk to San about something but it was not something important as he made it sound.