The Morning Star Baby Wants a Family - Chapter 7

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Chapter 7
Fortunately, Seowan understood Hae-na’s words immediately.
Having readily accepted her request, Seowan regarded Chung-yeon—who had teased his young mistress—with a cold gaze.
Chung-yeon, her face unable to hide her amusement, wiped away Hae-na’s tears before excusing herself to fetch the meal.
The moment the door closed, a splash of water rang out, followed by Chung-yeon’s muffled cry.
Hae-na started to rush out in concern, but Seowan dismissed her worry with a wave of his hand.
Shortly after, Chung-yeon returned with the servants, her clothes somehow changed, carrying the meal.
A clear broth, steamed fish, a modest bowl of rice, and various small side dishes were arranged with meticulous care.
Upon seeing this, Hae-na gripped her spoon and stole glances at Seowan, gauging his reaction.
Though she believed herself subtle, her movements were transparent to his discerning eyes.
In truth, Seowan had known of Hae-na’s plan long ago.
With her wandering about the Residence so frequently all week, it would have been impossible not to notice.
He had intended to encourage her to share a meal with him from the start, but at Chung-yeon’s insistence that he not rob the young mistress of her joy, Seowan had waited patiently.
And now, at last, today had arrived.
Seowan pretended not to see the child’s gaze and took a spoonful of rice. Then he offered a single word to the anxious Hae-na.
“It’s delicious.”
A brilliant smile bloomed across Hae-na’s face. Only then did the child begin to eat with enthusiasm.
Just as Seowan picked up his chopsticks, having confirmed that Hae-na was eating well, a commotion erupted from beyond the door.
“…Seongggun! You cannot simply…!”
“We must first ask the master’s permission…!”
The urgent voices of servants mingled with the sound of heavy footsteps.
Seowan clicked his tongue upon seeing Hae-na, who had been eating contentedly, freeze with wide eyes and pause mid-spoonful.
It was the uninvited guest who had been lurking since this morning.
He had thought she would leave if ignored, but it seemed she had finally made her move.
‘Of all times, while I’m feeding her.’
Seowan set down his spoon and rose from his seat.
He was about to tell the child to continue eating.
With a sharp crack, the sliding door burst open.
Through the opening appeared the Red-haired Woman.
Her robes, embroidered with peonies, were resplendent, as were the countless ornaments adorning her hair.
Yet what drew the eye most was her gaze itself.
Her gleaming golden-crimson eyes resembled flames consuming all in their path.
Hae-na found herself staring at them without thought.
In that instant, those eyes snapped toward her.
Meeting the fierce, upturned gaze, Hae-na flinched.
The beautiful eyes burned with unmistakable hostility.
It was evident at a glance that this woman despised her.
The woman strode toward Hae-na with long, purposeful steps.
But before she could reach the child, a broad back interposed itself between them.
It was Seowan.
“What brings you here, Pagun Seongggun?”
Hearing Seowan’s voice block her path, Hae-na’s eyes widened in surprise.
Pagun Seongggun.
The seventh star among the Seven Stars and a celestial being of the Hwa Clan, who governed fire.
“Forgive my rudeness, Tamlang. I’ve heard such an unbelievable rumor that I came to verify it myself.”
Beneath the beautiful voice lay thorns, sharp and abundant.
Worried about her older brother, Hae-na peeked out her face.
The gaze that had been fixed on Seowan instantly shifted downward.
Yeon-bi, Pagun Seongggun, smiled coldly.
“I suspected as much, but it’s true. A traitor’s kin still lives.”
Noticing Hae-na, Seowan frowned and tucked the child’s head back behind him.
“Or should I say blood relative rather than kin?”
“This child is my younger sibling.”
“Who knows? That lowborn mother of yours might have―”
“Chung-yeon!”
Seowan’s sharp call cut off Yeon-bi’s words. Chung-yeon, who had been fidgeting by the door, hurried over.
“Take the child and leave.”
Chung-yeon, bowing respectfully, placed her hand on Hae-na’s shoulder.
In that moment, Hae-na shook off her hand and stood beside Seowan.
“N-no, I don’t want to.”
Both Seowan and Chung-yeon were startled by the child’s first refusal.
Seowan clicked his tongue and glanced at Yeon-bi.
Tamlang Fortress and Pagun Seongggun had been at odds for generations due to their opposing natures.
The current Pagun Seongggun, Yeon-bi, harbored particular disdain for Seowan.
Part of it stemmed from Seowan’s lowborn origins as a wanderer, but it was primarily her method of wielding qi.
Traditionally, Tamlang Fortress wielded qi by unleashing massive torrents of water in battle.
Yet Seowan preferred to drain all moisture before igniting flames—and Yeon-bi could not abide that Seowan commandeered even the fire she governed.
Since Seowan became Tamlang Seongggun, Yeon-bi had been watching for an opportunity to bring her down.
Now, with Seowan’s vulnerability exposed by bringing Hae-na here, the moment was ripe for Yeon-bi.
“No. Leave with Chung-yeon.”
Seowan answered coldly.
I had intended to indulge the child’s whims, but not this time.
Yet Hae-na gripped Seowan’s collar even more tightly.
The child’s face had gone pale.
“Please let me stay. I’m begging you.”
Hae-na pleaded again.
Realizing something was amiss with the child’s demeanor, Seowan’s brow furrowed slightly.
“I’ll be quiet. I won’t cause trouble. Um, can’t I stay with my older brother?”
Yeon-bi’s hostility was directed not only at Hae-na but at Seowan as well.
Pagun Seongggun was also one of the Seven Stars of Cheonmang Kingdom.
If she were to deliberately attack Seowan, I could not foresee the outcome.
‘Hae-na. Stay here. Hurry.’
She had only just gained a family.
She could not bear to lose it again so meaninglessly.
Hae-na clenched her small fists tight. At her resolute stance, Seowan gazed down at the child without a word.
He shifted his gaze toward Chung-yeon.
“Stay by the child’s side. Should any words she ought not hear be spoken, cover her ears.”
Chung-yeon exhaled a sigh and nodded.
Seowan looked down at Hae-na with a displeased expression, then turned his attention to Yeon-bi.
“Do you hold such affection for a child who may be the daughter of Yeon Ki-mun?”
Yeon-bi, observing the scene, spoke with derision.
At that, Hae-na stammered her reply.
“…He is not my father.”
Once more, the eyes of all three turned toward Hae-na.
Two gazes held reproach, while one gleamed with contempt.
“How could you possibly know that?”
“Chung-yeon.”
At Yeon-bi’s question, Seowan called out to Chung-yeon.
Yet Hae-na opened her mouth faster than Chung-yeon could respond.
“Because, my lord, Yeon Ki-mun is… terribly ugly.”
At this unexpected answer, the room fell silent.
Not only Yeon-bi, but even Seowan’s face went blank.
“I was taught that beauty does not come from one’s appearance, but from the kindness of one’s heart. I myself am not particularly lovely… but that man is the ugliest in the world.”
Yeon Ki-mun was a man of striking beauty.
So renowned was he as the most handsome man in all of Cheonmang Kingdom that rumors circulated he used his face to conduct his merchant dealings.
“Blood relatives resemble one another in appearance, do they not? Therefore…”
Throughout all of Cheonmang Kingdom, Hae-na was likely the first to call Yeon Ki-mun ugly.
Ha.
It was Yeon-bi who broke the silence.
She shook her head as though weary and spoke.
“Your words may hold truth regarding appearance, yet that scoundrel must have sown countless seeds. It is a pity he died in prison, leaving us forever unable to know the truth.”
This time, Chung-yeon quickly covered Hae-na’s ears.
Thanks to this, Hae-na heard only that her appearance differed from his.
“Tamlang Seongggun. It would be wise not to grow too fond of her. You will have to send her away before long, in any case.”
Yeon-bi’s words, laden with cold mockery, continued.
Confirming that Chung-yeon kept Hae-na’s ears covered, Seowan listened in silence.
“According to the Royal Physician’s diagnosis, the Fourth Prince has consumed moonstone for an extended period.”
At this, Seowan’s face hardened.
Though Hae-na could not hear Yeon-bi’s words, she discerned from his expression that something grave was being discussed.
The moon was the sole star that had never chosen human bloodlines—a realm where celestial beings did not exist.
Yet despite this, the moonstone possessed tremendous power—being the brightest star in the night sky—and the moonstone infused with such power radiated light even in darkness, commanding extraordinary demand.
The Yeon Family had accumulated wealth by refining and selling moonstones.
Thus, they sought to create a celestial being with the power of the moon using their abundant moonstones.
They spared no investment in their experiments. The Underground Facility, constructed from massive moonstones processed whole, stood as proof of their dedication.
Because of this, even the Seven Star Army could not locate it, and the children were perpetually exposed to lunar force.
Just as Tamrang’s water and Pagun’s fire are opposites, the moon stands in direct opposition to the sun’s power possessed by the Royal Family.
Had the Fourth Prince suffered the same fate, his condition—periodically addicted to the opposing force—would surely be dire indeed.
“I heard that girl was a servant working in the Underground Facility. Then Your Highness would surely know everything the prince consumed.”
If the prince failed to awaken, Hae-na would become the one who assassinated a member of the Royal Family, and if he awakened and named her as the culprit, the outcome would be identical.
“Would you truly take on a charge of treason merely for that child?”
Yeon-bi laughed. There was no way such a cold-blooded woman would do such a thing.
Yet merely harboring the assassin of a royal for even a moment would shatter her composure.
Contrary to Yeon-bi’s expectations, Seowan spoke without hesitation.
“If it becomes necessary, then so be it.”

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