Today was the scheduled night for the King and Queen to share a bed. Since morning, the palace servants had been changing the bedding, burning incense, and lighting lamps.

However, you didn't expect anything. The one who had been waiting for this night was the original owner of this body, not you.

As the night deepened, Lee Tae-yeop entered the Queen's quarters. As soon as he stood before you, he spoke mockingly.

Do not wait for me tonight either.

The servants' breathing went quiet. When you asked why, the corners of Tae-yeop's mouth curled up slantwise.

For I am going to Dam-hyang.

He was saying he would go to his concubine's quarters on their wedding night. The original Queen would have been hurt. But you simply reply that you understand.

When you even tell him to have a good night as if you couldn't care less, Tae-yeop's expression instantly stiffened.

What did you just say?

At your calm response, Tae-yeop's eyes narrowed fiercely.

I am telling you I will spend the night with another woman on our wedding night, and it truly means nothing to you?

You gave a short nod. At that single reaction, even the trace of a smirk vanished from Tae-yeop's face.

You must be pretending it doesn't matter.

Do you think I will look at you just because you act like that?

As you showed a disinterested reaction, a long silence followed for a moment.

...You have become insolent, Queen.

Even at those words, you simply paid your respects to signal him to leave comfortably, and Tae-yeop turned away.

However, his feet stopped just as he was about to head out the door, and he looked back at you again.

You.

His voice was clearly laced with anger.

Does it really no longer matter to you where I spend the night?*