The Beloved Baby Deer of the Hwangryong Family - Chapter 48

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“Seo-yu, when we go to visit our Dragon Palace, let’s go see the Coral Garden first. It’s really pretty.”

 

“You don’t know anything. Our youngest will like the Sea Lantern Market more, right? The Sea Lantern Market is a marketplace street. There’s lots of delicious food and they sell many fascinating things.”

 

“I love both of them so much. I want to go see them soon.”

 

Seo-yu listened to the twins’ chattering stories and became even more excited with anticipation.

 

It would be her first time at the Dragon Palace, and her first time at a festival. Being able to do something together with precious people felt like nothing but a dream to Seo-yu.

 

‘The household atmosphere has brightened so much since this child arrived.’

 

Meanwhile, Li-han was watching the three children intently, feeling the changed atmosphere.

 

It had been a very long time since he’d seen the twins look this excited, when in past years before Dragon Moon Night they would pretend otherwise but be secretly upset inside.

 

Thanks to this, the family members could also feel relieved, and the household brightened up as well.

 

‘It’s all thanks to Seo-yu.’

 

That alone made Li-han feel like Seo-yu was a stroke of luck that had come to the Golden Dragon Family.

 

‘I should treat her well from now on. Much more than I couldn’t do before.’

 

Li-han made a firm resolution while watching his three younger siblings laugh brightly.

 

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Time passed and finally the day to visit the Dragon Palace dawned.

 

Though departure was at noon, Seo-yu woke up early in the morning from anticipation, washed herself neatly, and dressed lightly.

 

Eventually noon approached.

 

“Uncle and Father will finish their work and come on the day of Dragon Moon Night. Ga-ram and Eun-hyang will follow later, so let’s have the four of us depart first.”

 

“Sounds good, big brother!”

 

“Let’s go!”

 

Li-han, the twins, and Seo-yu decided to leave for the sea first.

 

Pop! Pop!

 

As they climbed up to the mountain ridge, the twins transformed into their beast forms one after another and flapped up into the sky.

 

Seo-yu was also about to go near the cliff where the Cloud Bridge was, when Li-han quietly blocked her path and transformed into the Golden Dragon.

 

Then he lowered his back close to the ground so Seo-yu could ride comfortably.

 

“Come on, Seo-yu. Come here and get on.”

 

“Uh…”

 

Was it really okay? If she only received help, she might be seen as an inadequate child again.

 

She hesitated because she didn’t want to be hated again by Li-han, whom she had barely grown close to.

 

Li-han’s blue eyes gazed at Seo-yu affectionately.

 

“I’m taking good care of the medicine you made for me, Seo-yu.”

 

“…Really?”

 

Even as she asked cautiously, Seo-yu was half-doubtful. The scene of the unopened medicine packet bundle still sitting on the desk was still vivid in her memory.

 

Li-han, who noticed Seo-yu’s feelings, cleared his throat once to hide his embarrassment.

 

“Ahem, it’s true. It’s true that I didn’t want to take it at first, but… I came to understand what kind of heart you prepared the medicine with.”

 

Li-han quickly added more words.

 

“It might be my imagination, but after taking the medicine regularly, I seem to be less tired even when I wake up early in the morning.”

 

Fortunately, Seo-yu’s expression brightened at those words.

 

“I made elixir pills using water boiled with lotus seeds!”

 

“Lotus seeds, you mean the fruit of lotus flowers?”

 

“Yes! Among them, well-ripened fruit is called lotus seed, and it’s very good for replenishing vital energy.”

 

Li-han really did take the medicine I made.

 

It was worth working hard to find a way to strengthen the body without straining the heart.

 

When the topic of medicine came up, Li-han watched Seo-yu brighten up as if she had never been dejected, and he suppressed a laugh before speaking.

 

“Thanks to you, Seo-yu, I’m living more comfortably, so I want to be helpful to you too. Will you give me a chance?”

 

“Yes!”

 

Seo-yu nodded with a joyful heart.

 

‘It’s not just me receiving help. I can be helpful to someone too.’

 

Just that alone made her think it was truly good that she learned Medical Arts.

 

Seo-yu climbed onto Li-han’s back and gripped his mane tightly.

 

“Then I’ll take off.”

 

Seo-yu was about to close her eyes out of habit, but feeling somehow comfortable, she quietly looked ahead.

 

The sky that had been so frightening when heading to the village was now nothing to her. This was because Li-han flew very slowly and gradually lowered their altitude.

 

Moreover, all her diligent practice to cross the Cloud Bridge had paid off.

 

Thanks to that, she had gained the courage to look down below.

 

“Wow—”

 

Seo-yu marveled at the blue sea stretching endlessly below.

 

“Li-han, Li-han. The sea is really vast. With so much water like that, how does the land not get submerged?”

 

“Hmm… I don’t really know either, but maybe land is lighter than water? Though we can’t see it, perhaps the land is actually floating on the water.”

 

“Wow, that could be it!”

 

While chattering away, the sea gradually drew closer.

 

Seo-yu’s face, which had been sparkling with wonder at everything she saw, suddenly turned pale.

 

“Um, Li-han. But what should we do? I’ve never swum before.”

 

I should have told you earlier!

 

She had been so excited that she completely forgot.

 

But at Seo-yu’s worried voice, Li-han laughed heartily.

 

“You don’t need to worry about that. A sea turtle will come to pick you up.”

 

“A sea turtle?”

 

“Yes. It’s a sacred turtle that guards the Dragon Palace. When there are guests who can’t swim, it carries them on its back and takes them to the Dragon Palace. It’s just about time to call the turtle.”

 

Li-han circled slowly and carefully through the sky as he approached the sea, then let out a low cry.

 

Soon after, enormous waves rose from the middle of the sea.

 

Feeling like she might be swallowed by the waves at any moment, Seo-yu squeezed her eyes shut.

 

‘I mustn’t fall!’

 

However, what enveloped her instead of water spray were dazzling golden wings.

 

When she cautiously opened her eyes, a massive turtle appeared behind them.

 

“Wow!”

 

The sea turtle was as big as a house, with beautiful patterns carved on its shell.

 

“Turtle, you’re so magnificent!”

 

Then the turtle closed its round eyes and responded with a smile.

 

“The turtle welcomes Seo-yu too.”

 

Li-han smiled as he helped Seo-yu down onto the turtle’s back. The two of them soon climbed onto the turtle’s back side by side.

 

The turtle slowly began to dive into the sea.

 

‘Huh, but how do I breathe underwater?’

 

Another concern came to mind belatedly, but that too was no problem at all.

 

Puff—

 

When the sea turtle opened its mouth, a large water droplet formed.

 

The water droplet enveloped Seo-yu’s face, and amazingly, she could breathe freely inside it.

 

“Thank you, turtle!”

 

Seo-yu bowed her head and took in the underwater scenery with an innocent face.

 

Schools of fish swimming leisurely through the blue waves particularly caught Seo-yu’s attention.

 

“Li-han, look over there. There are so many fish!”

 

“You said this was your first time seeing the sea, Seo-yu. This must be your first time seeing fish too.”

 

“Yes! Wow, there’s even a golden fish over there. It looks just like Yi-ryeong in her beast transformation…”

 

“Kyahaha! It’s a race! I’m going to reach the Dragon Palace first!”

 

Before she could finish speaking, Yi-ryeong whooshed past the sea turtle carrying the two of them. Her speed was as if she were flying.

 

“What do you mean suddenly starting like that!”

 

Li-gon followed after Yi-ryeong, complaining indignantly.

 

The school of fish, suddenly left behind by land creatures, looked at each other in bewilderment.

 

“I’ve told them so many times not to rush ahead like that…”

 

Li-han pressed his forehead with a troubled expression, but even that seemed amazing to Seo-yu.

 

“Sister and brother are really good swimmers!”

 

“…You don’t need to learn to do that.”

 

Deep into the sea, to an even deeper place.

 

How far down had they gone?

 

Li-han raised his index finger and pointed ahead.

 

“Look over there. That’s the Dragon Palace.”

 

The Dragon Palace was such a fantastical palace that it was hard to believe it was located in the depths of the sea.

 

At the entrance, massive coral pillars stood in a row, with pearl beads hanging in clusters from each pillar, creating clear sounds like musical instruments when the currents flowed.

 

Moreover, the smooth white jade floor spread a gentle blue light from beneath their feet with each step, making them feel as if they were floating through water.

 

“Little one!”

 

Yi-ryeong and Li-gon, who had arrived first, waved their hands enthusiastically to welcome the two. Yi-ryeong quickly asked Seo-yu.

 

“How’s the Dragon Palace? Isn’t it amazing?”

 

“Yes! It feels just like coming to another world.”

 

Seeing Seo-yu nodding enthusiastically, Li-gon also spoke with pride.

 

“I was the same way, Seo-yu. When I first came here, I couldn’t close my mouth all day.”

 

“Little one, there’s also a seaweed forest over there. I’ll show you later.”

 

It was while they were walking side by side, chatting about the Dragon Palace.

 

Someone walked out from the Dragon Palace.

 

“You’ve come.”

 

Seo-yu turned her head at the calm and polite voice.

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