The Morning Star Baby Wants a Family - Chapter 92

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Chapter 92
Cheon-eul’s generous sleeves spread wide open.
As the wind that blew in shook the sleeves greatly, the round water droplet lost its form and splattered down.
Gathering into a sphere again, it clung to Cheon-eul’s sleeve and tugged at his garment once more.
The water droplet trembled back and forth as if urging him forward.
When Hae-na tilted her head in confusion, Cheon-eul moved silently.
Walking in the opposite direction of the pull, the water droplet that couldn’t resist dragged along behind.
Soon the water droplet bouncing across the ground blocked Cheon-eul’s path.
‘What is he doing?’
That tiny water droplet was undoubtedly created by Seowan.
When Hae-na tilted her head, the water droplet stretched long and began forming letters.
[Don’t come.]
Immediately after the crooked letters were completed, the water droplet seemed to lose its strength and seeped into the ground.
At that sight, Hae-na’s face went rigid.
“Cheon-eul, hurry!”
At the child’s urgent voice, Cheon-eul also nodded with a flustered expression.
“Hold tight. Don’t lift your head until I tell you to.”
He summoned wind in an instant, burying Hae-na’s head against his shoulder as he spoke.
Hae-na nodded and closed her eyes, gripping Cheon-eul’s collar firmly.
She felt her body lift gently into the air.
“It’s probably nothing serious. Don’t worry too much.”
Cheon-eul spoke calmly to reassure Hae-na, but his own heart burned with concern.
‘I have my suspicions about what might have happened.’
But he couldn’t know what truly occurred until he saw it with his own eyes.
An ominous premonition tormented him.
Hae-na felt the same way.
‘Did someone attack? Or is it like what happened before…?’
The image of her older sister lying in black water with her eyes closed as if dead flashed through her mind.
Seowan had said that since then, wielding spiritual power had become much easier, but one could never be certain.
Hae-na tried to suppress her heart pounding with anxiety.
Then Cheon-eul came to a stop.
The moment they arrived at the Residence, loud noises erupted everywhere.
A dull sound as if something were being set down.
The rough opening and closing of doors, and layered footsteps that pierced through it all.
“Cheon-eul?”
When Hae-na tried to lift her head despite herself, a large hand pressed firmly on her head.
At the same time, Cheon-eul turned sharply and began walking. The commotion quickly faded into the distance.
“What’s happening? I heard such a terrible noise…”
Hae-na asked in a worried voice.
Cheon-eul’s hand gently stroked the child’s head.
“It’s nothing, dear. Seowan seems to want to refurbish the Residence.”
His voice was calm and gentle, as always.
“He wants to surprise you, so let’s keep it our little secret. Understood?”
Only when the Residence had disappeared from view did Cheon-eul’s hand release me. He offered a playful smile.
But I bit my lower lip firmly.
The explanation sounded plausible, yet something felt amiss.
Seowan rarely made significant structural changes to the Residence.
When seasons changed, he merely swapped the bedding for lighter fabrics and removed the thick curtains hung by the windows for warmth—nothing more.
‘But suddenly a complete refurbishment…?’
Noticing my expression remained downcast, Cheon-eul coaxed me gently.
“If something truly serious had happened, I wouldn’t have remained silent about it. So don’t worry and brighten that face of yours. Yes?”
I nodded slowly, my expression unconvinced.
Cheon-eul smiled brightly and adjusted his hold on me.
“Shall we venture to the Marketplace? The large tree in the village should have a swing hanging from it—we could go play on that.”
Ordinarily, such words would have made my eyes light up instantly, but my attention lay elsewhere now.
“No, thank you. I played so hard earlier that I’m sleepy…”
I rested my head against Cheon-eul’s shoulder and deliberately let out a wide yawn.
“Very well, then rest a little.”
Cheon-eul answered softly, slowing his pace and gently patting my back.
With my eyes closed, receiving his touch, I felt as though I might truly drift to sleep.
Gathering my focus deliberately, I slowly opened my senses.
In that instant, my body trembled.
[Mackerel for sale! Two coins for one bunch!]
[Child, must you truly marry that man?]
[Buhyeon’s Wife, stop your weeping and eat something. If you wish to find your child, the mother must keep her wits about her!]
Countless voices and scenes flooded into my small mind all at once.
It was entirely different from when I had eavesdropped on Seowan and Yeon-ri’s conversation at Gaeyang Palace.
That time, the range had been limited, but now I was stretching my senses with all my might to glimpse the situation at the distant Yul Family Residence.
It felt as though I possessed thousands of eyes and ears.
As I frowned and shifted, Cheon-eul’s footsteps halted.
“Hae-na?”
He examined my complexion carefully. Among the countless voices, I heard Cheon-eul’s voice.
‘I… I mustn’t be discovered.’
I exhaled slowly and gathered my senses back in.
Closing one ear after another, shutting one eye after another. Gradually, my turbulent mind grew calm.
As my complexion became peaceful, Cheon-eul resumed his slow walk.
‘Good. Now…’
Turning my head slightly to bury my face in his embrace, I concentrated.
I had to reopen and verify countless eyes and ears one by one.
Until I found the place I sought.
After dozens of fruitless searches, a familiar landscape bloomed behind my closed eyelids.
‘The Garden Pond!’
Beyond the Separate Quarters surrounding the pond and the courtyard, the Main Residence came into view.
The quiet residence, where only a few servants usually passed through, was now filled with men clad in black military garb.
The Royal Guards were tearing through the residence methodically. Under their rough hands, the once-serene estate descended into chaos.
[Search thoroughly. Not a single thing must be overlooked!]
A man who appeared to be the Chief Inspector shouted loudly. At his command, the dull thuds of destruction accelerated.
‘Where is my sister?’
I scanned my surroundings urgently. If Seowan had been here, she would never have allowed this to happen.
But then, I spotted a woman with dark gray hair standing on the Main Hall Veranda.
Seowan simply stood motionless, watching as the Royal Guards ransacked the residence.
[There is nothing in the Separate Quarters.]
Someone approached the Chief Inspector of the Royal Guards, who was facing her, and spoke.
[Search more thoroughly. There may even be an Underground Facility somewhere.]
The Chief Inspector said this while shooting a pointed look at Seowan. His lips curved with undisguised mockery.
[We can only apologize for the inconvenience, Tamlang Seongggun.]
Despite his insolent tone, Seowan replied without even blinking.
[If you had not suspected me and petitioned the sovereign, there would be nothing to apologize for.]
At those words, a crack appeared in the man’s expression.
[This is for the good of the realm. Tamlang Seongggun, you personally disposed of the materials left at the Yeon Family, and you are even caring for a child who worked there, are you not?]
Crash, bang!
With each word he spoke, the sound of the residence being torn apart followed in rhythm.
[Then how could we not check first?]
I swallowed softly.
The disappearances of children occurring throughout the realm recently.
Seowan was being suspected as the culprit.
Now I understood why she had told me not to come to the residence, and why Cheon-eul had turned back when he saw this scene.
‘I should have come anyway.’
Of course it would have been frightening, but it would have been better than leaving my sister alone in this pandemonium.
I clenched my lips tightly.
My sister worried so much and had such a tender heart. To leave her alone like this….
[But where is that child?]
The man’s unpleasant voice cut through my thoughts.
[You are not treating her poorly, are you? Or perhaps that child is also an accomplice― Ugh!]
Then, his rambling words were cut short by a brief scream.

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