The Love Of An Unwanted Princess《Editing》

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The continious sound of shouting and barking orders rang in my ears as I regained consciousness. My ribs were still hurting but I pulled myself up and walked over to the door of the store room. After pushing the door open, I poked my head out but saw no one. The never ending shouting of the generals continued, but the corridor was deserted. I was about call out for help when I heard a familiar voice few yards away.

"Princess!!" I heard commander Hoon's voice.

I looked up as he came running to me. He lifted me up and pulled me out of the store room, before I could protest.

"General Wook! General Young! I found the princess!!" he called out and I heard a couple of more foot steps approaching.

"Princess! What happened?" I heard general Young's panicked voice.

"I'll call the physician." General Wook said, his voice sounding worried.

The marshal... I thought as grabbed the commander's sleeve, who was holding me.

"The marshal... he's in the store room..." I said. I wanted to explain more but I was too tired.

With a simple nod, I saw general Young run into the store room.

"The marshal will be alright. Now, allow me to take you to the physician, princess..." Commander said, lifting me up effortlessly.

I leaned my hard against his chest and closed my eyes, letting the darkness around me to take over me.

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My eyes fluttered open. The bright sunlight hurt my eyes but after a few blinks, I got used to it. I looked around the unfamiliar room, when an elderly man stepped in.

"Princess Ran! You have finally woken up..." he said, as I got up and sat down, rubbing my hurting head.

"Where am I? What happened?" I asked him.

"I am Chun Yeongsoel, the royal physician. Our commander brought you to me late night the day before yesterday." He explained, handing me a cup of water.

"What!? So I've been unconscious whole yesterday?" I asked, totally taken by surprise.

What? I was suppose to meet the slaughter king yesterday.... I thought as I emptied the water cup in frustration.

"You were lucky to get up this fast considering your injuries princess. For a person with half of the rib cage broken, it is unlikely to wake up for few days." He said.

"What about the marshal?" I asked.

"No need to worry about him. He's doing well." Yeongsoel answered with a laugh.

"Then, I'm glad. It would be upsetting to see him hurt even after he saved my life...." I said, smiling.

"Do you feel any kind of pain, princess Ran?" He asked, changing the subject.

"Not at all sir. I believe your treatments have cured me." I said, getting up.

My body was still a bit sore, but it was way better than before. I thanked him and he handed me a couple of herbs to help my recovery.

"Please, address me by my name, princess." Yeongsoel said, as I stepped out of his quarters.

"And also, thank you princess, for you saved the marshal's life." Yeongsoel said, squeezing my hand tightly.

I smiled and took my leave, leaving the friendly physician behind.

He seems to have a tight relationship with the marshal. Perhaps that was one of his relatives....? I thought, unable to forget how glad he was to see the marshal safe.