[Past]
Nevertheless, Rue Yim and Niwa become close. Rue Yim has to visit Niwa every day and study with her. She is not happy about it.
Anyone who becomes close to people with strong destiny gets entangled in a bigger mess. Rue Yim is sure that she will find herself in a bigger scheme. It might destroy her.
While sitting in the garden with Niwa and drinking tea, Rue Yim listens to her talk about how she admires Ye Jing-e. Rue Yim still doesn't understand what she sees in Ye Jing-e. The man is tall. He is probably taller than everyone in this kingdom -- and he has the intelligence of a pig. Nothing will ever change her mind.
"Brother Hong will return soon." Niwa leans back in her seat. It's the peak of summer. Rays of sun filter through the gaps between the foliages of the tree and fall on Niwa's unveiled face. The girl, who is fifteen at most, has a soft chin and spotless skin. Her lips are pale pink and always wet. She has a habit of chewing her lips when she is thinking.
