Couple With Black Belly (Taekook)
chapter - 1
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Before you read — disclaimer!
Hey Taekookers ! 🖤 just wanted to be upfront before you dive in —
this story is NOT originally mine. it's a fan rewrite of the chinese novel. all the credit for the original plot goes to them — i'm just reimagining it as a taekook au because i fell in love with the story and couldn't stop thinking about tae and kook in these roles 🥺
📌 a few things to keep in mind:
the characters are fictional — this is an alternate universe (AU). nothing in this story reflects the real lives, personalities, or relationships of kim taehyung and jeon jungkook.
full credit and respect go to the original author always. 🙏
now let's go 🐯🐰
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In the owner's original story, the main character is female, So here Jungkook is a female but I will pronounce him as he instead of she.
Jungkook will be called as daughter, young lady, wife .etc
but if you all want then I can pronounce him as she only.
So if anyone found it awkward reading Jungkook as he but he is a daughter and a young lady. then tell me I will change it to she.
(I hope you understand what I meant to say 😅😅)
Jungkook’s peach blossom tree in life was pitiful.
< "Peach blossom tree" - Meaning he had no suitors>
jungkook/ òre
He lived past eighteen years and had yet to see his peach blossom tree blossomed even once.
jungkook/ òre
He wasn’t a bad match, he was sane and beautiful.
jungkook/ òre
But he didn’t know why he didn’t even have one suitor. It was an insane situation.
Jeon jing/kook's father/ prime minister
His father was the prime minister, Jeon jing.
jungkook/ òre
It was a pity he wasn’t his father’s golden daughter.
Jeon jing/kook's father/ prime minister
Jeon jing was a poor scholar, he struggled to study for ten years. During that trialling period, Jungkook’s mother Dung Thi supported him.
Jeon jing and Dung Thi had a loving relationship.
Jeon jing/kook's father/ prime minister
Unexpectedly after he entered the palace to take the imperial examination, he caught Princess Kang Hua’s attention
Jeon jing/kook's father/ prime minister
Jeon jing faced a difficult dilemma.
On one side he loved Dung Thi and on the other side was his high ambition. His final decision was he wanted both and married Princess Kang Hua.
Jeon jing/kook's father/ prime minister
He thought he would live an ideal life.
But on his wedding night with Princess Kang Hua, Dung Thi packed her belongings and returned to her family’s country home.
dung thi/ Jungkook's mother
Dung Thi never returned to the imperial city even though she gave birth to Jungkook in the country.
Jeon jing/kook's father/ prime minister
After Jungkook’s birth, half of Jeon jing’s heart was in the imperial city and the other half was with Dung Thi.
Jeon jing/kook's father/ prime minister
Occasionally he visited his parents and Dung Thi in the country.
Jeon jing/kook's father/ prime minister
He missed Dung Thi and wanted to visit more often but Princess Kang Hua was a powerful force and didn’t allow him to visit them often.
More than ten years past by quickly.
dung thi/ Jungkook's mother
Dung Thi worked hard to earn a living and died of pneumonia.
Jeon jing/kook's father/ prime minister
When Jeon jing found out Dung Thi died, he cried continuously. Then he brought Jungkook to the imperial city.
jungkook/ òre
That year Jungkook was only sixteen years old.
Usually young ladies at the age of sixteen were the target of many matchmakers.
jungkook/ òre
But Jungkook’s family background wasn’t ideal.
jungkook/ òre
Even though he was the prime minister’s daughter, he didn’t have high hopes for an ideal husband.
Prominent men wanted to marry someone who was most compatible with them to elevate their status.
In the prime minister’s manor behind Jungkook, was Jeon jing's "golden daughter".
The golden daughter’s mother was a princess and the princess was also the empress’ blood sister.
jungkook/ òre
Compared to Princess Kang Hua’s daughter, Jungkook didn’t have any powerful family connections and Jungkook was alone in the world.
It was the main reason why many court officials didn’t want to marry Jungkook.
Their eyes focused solely on the prime minister’s golden daughter.
jungkook/ òre
For two years Jungkook stayed in an endless restless state in the imperial city.
No suitors wanted to marry him.
jungkook/ òre
When he was free he thought about the two consequences of not having suitors:
jungkook/ òre
One, soon he would past the desirable marriage age to start a family then it was logical that the ground below was forced to look at what was above.
< means people would stop considering him as a good match and start focusing on younger girls instead.>
jungkook/ òre
Second, his father stood behind Princess Kang Hua to support the princess, and Jungkook’s marriage state wasn’t an exception.
< means, His father supports Princess Kang Hua.
So, Jungkook’s marriage is not his own choice. It depends on the princess’s influence and decisions.
That means his marriage situation is controlled by others, not by him.>
Although Jungkook aged as each day past, he didn’t care if he became an old maid. When other people pitied him, he smiled and silently maintained his gentle and docile image.
dung thi/ Jungkook's mother
He remembered what his mother instructed him before dying, ‘the imperial city isn’t like Xuan Qing. After you leave Xuan Qing, you can’t follow your impulses. Princess Kang Hua isn’t someone you should offend. If you offend her, she’ll take revenge. You need to be careful of your words and actions.’
jungkook/ òre
Since Jungkook lived in the imperial city, he listened to his mother’s warning and controlled his words and actions.
jungkook/ òre
He quickly became well known in the imperial city for being gentle and docile.
jungkook/ òre
At the beginning he wasn’t used to supressing his impulses.
jungkook/ òre
The heavens knew he was someone who had a quick temper and restless.
jungkook/ òre
It was hard for him to be a well behaved young lady who never showed his teeth while laughing.
jungkook/ òre
Luckily the more he acted gentle and docile, it gradually became a habit.
Within two years living in the imperial city when people were free and talked about the prime minister’s oldest daughter they would associate Jungkook with gentle and docile.
Of course afterward they would say that it was a pity someone so gentle and docile couldn’t be married off.
jungkook/ òre
Jungkook didn’t feel it was a pity.
jungkook/ òre
The heavens knew he didn’t care about being unwed and that he had already prepared to live an independent old maid’s life.
But quickly it became clear that as he aged, someone else would see his marriage state as an obstacle in their path.
jungkook/ òre
He waved his fan,
jungkook/ òre
Looked at the sky and inwardly realised it was possible for a person to be an obstacle in relation to marriage.
< means, Jungkook realizes that because he is unmarried, other people might see him as a problem and try to remove or control him, even though he did nothing Wrong.>
chapter - 2
Jungkook sat silently opposite his father in the courtyard.
Jeon Jing contemplated for a while about how much he owed his oldest daughter and felt guilty discussing his youngest daughter's marriage plight.
Jeon jing/kook's father/ prime minister
"Jungkook, the crown prince wants to marry jisoo"
Jeon jing/kook's father/ prime minister
"At most the wedding can be postponed till the start of next year."
jungkook/ òre
[Jungkook lowered his head]
jungkook/ òre
💭So this is how it is…
Jungkook laughed inwardly. He knew his father’s motive for telling him about Jisoo’s good news wasn’t so that he could say to Jisoo, “Little sister, congratulations.”
jungkook/ òre
💭What Father really wants to say is....
“Your little sister wants to get married. You should think about her situation and prepare yourself mentally to quickly find a husband so that you won’t interfere with her auspicious wedding day.”
The culprit behind his father coercing him to find a husband was clearly Princess Kang Hua’s powerful influence.
Jeon jing/kook's father/ prime minister
"It isn’t right for Jisoo to be married before her older sister,"
Jeon Jing sighed endlessly and felt incredibly guilty.
jungkook/ òre
[Jungkook lowered his gaze further, appearing even more remorseful than his father.]
jungkook/ òre
"Father, it's my fault for causing you to worry."
jungkook/ òre
💭What's the point of him feeling guilty now?
Every time that familiar guilty expression appeared on his father’s face, Jungkook deliberately acted more humble and apologetic, letting his father’s conscience slowly gnaw at him.
Seeing how humble and understanding his eldest daughter appeared, Jeon Jing found it even harder to face him.
Jeon jing/kook's father/ prime minister
"Jungkook, do you have someone you admire?"
Jeon jing/kook's father/ prime minister
"If you tell me who it is, I’ll act accordingly as your father."
jungkook/ òre
[The corner of Jungkook’s lips curved slightly.]
jungkook/ òre
“I have no one in my heart. I leave it up to Father to make arrangements for me.”
On the surface, he sounded like a filial daughter.
jungkook/ òre
💭But does Father really value me that highly?
jungkook/ òre
💭His intention is probably just to find me someone...
not necessarily someone good.
Jungkook didn't want to waste time opposing his father. Acting submissive and filial was the easier path.
jungkook/ òre
💭What else can I do? Go to the crown prince and complain?
—that my father didn’t care about my marital situation?
He was a realistic person and knew the outcome would be the same:
jungkook/ òre
💭In the end, I'll still be married off to some so-called "intelligent and strong" man.
He wondered who that unlucky "intelligent and strong" man would be —the one who would be "persuaded" into becoming his husband.
Jeon jing/kook's father/ prime minister
"Tomorrow, there will be a banquet at the palace in honor of the crown prince."
Jeon jing/kook's father/ prime minister
"Jungkook, you'll attend as well. If you meet anyone you like, tell me.."
Jeon jing/kook's father/ prime minister
"Don't worry. I won't let Kang Hua and Jisoo find you an unsuitable man. If you don't approve of any of them, then neither will I"
Jeon jing/kook's father/ prime minister
[Jeon Jing watched Jungkook lower his head again.]
Jeon jing/kook's father/ prime minister
[Not wanting to pressure him further, he silently left the courtyard, still troubled.]
jungkook/ òre
[After his father left, Jungkook slowly raised his head.]
jungkook/ òre
[A mocking smile appeared on his lips.]
jungkook/ òre
💭If I meet a man at the banquet who stands high above all others…
jungkook/ òre
💭Would Father really set aside his pride and beg the emperor to command that man tO marry me?
His father valued pride too much to ever lower himself.
jungkook/ òre
💭What a joke... making promises he can't keep and expecting everything to go smoothly.
To outsiders, such words might sound deeply moving. But Jungkook had heard too many broken promises from him before.
jungkook/ òre
💭Why would still believe him?
Especially that year.....
jungkook/ òre
💭When he promised Mother,
“In this life, I only need you.”
Yet in the end, Jeon Jing chose ambition, status, and riches-and betrayed his mother by marrying another Woman.
chapter - 3
Early the following morning, Jungkook was brushing his hair when his chamber door opened.
Immediately, a strong sweet perfume filled his chamber. He didn’t need to turn around to know it was his little sister, Jisoo.
Jisoo was sixteen years old, two years younger than him. Putting aside his bias, he thought his little sister was a rare beauty.
Jisoo’s skin was white and delicately fragile, with a tiny waist and long slender legs. She looked beautiful in any dress. Also, Jisoo knew how to wear makeup, which enhanced her naturally beautiful face.
jungkook/ òre
💭The first time I met her, I thought she was the epitome of beauty in the kingdom..
Jungkook had predicted Jisoo’s fate correctly.
jungkook/ òre
💭Her beauty wouldn’t be wasted on an aging emperor… it was meant for the crown prince.
The crown prince marrying the prime minister's golden daughter secured his future, and their marriage benefited both families. The only obstacle was the golden daughter's older sister —himself.
jungkook/ òre
[Jungkook smiled grudgingly as Jisoo walked toward him.]
Jeon jisoo
"Big sister, can you dress quicker?"
Jeon jisoo
"I've been waiting for you for half a day!"
jungkook/ òre
[Jungkook turned his head and saw Jisoo frowning, ]
Jeon jisoo
[Her chin raised, dressed in something expensive and elegant.]
jungkook/ òre
"Little sister, it's been hard on you."
Jisoo pouted and looked at Jungkook condescendingly.
Jeon jisoo
💭If only this big sister didn’t exist… I would already be the crown prince’s consort.
Jisoo wore a bright red silk dress.
While he didn’t hesitate to pick up the hideous and cheap blue cotton dress.
Jeon jisoo
“Big sister, are you wearing this ugly-to-death dress?”
Jeon jisoo
“Aren’t you scared you’ll be embarrassed?”
Jeon jisoo
[She grabbed the dress her maid held and passed it to Jungkook.]
Jeon jisoo
"Big sister, wear this, it's new. I haven't worn it before."
jungkook/ òre
[Jungkook accepted the dress and forced a smile.]
jungkook/ òre
“Thank you, little sister.”
Jisoo sneered and left Jungkook's chamber.
jungkook/ òre
💭If she truly didn't want any man to be attracted to me at the banquet..... she wouldn't have given me such an expensive and beautiful dress.
Jungkook had attended many banquets in the palace; they were always the same.
The elders would congregate in the palace banquet hall, while the younger generation used it as an opportunity to enjoy music and dancing, exchanging secret loving glances.
After the banquet ended, the elders disappeared, and the younger generation entertained themselves in the palace gardens. They met in pairs in remote areas to be intimate — it was a common pastime.
Jungkook sat under the pavilion, sheltered from the glaring sunlight.
jungkook/ òre
[He waved his fan slowly.]
jungkook/ òre
[A sly smile appeared on his lips.]
jungkook/ òre
💭My favorite part of palace visits... watching these "gentle" young men and ladies amuse me with their unsubtle affectionate displays.
Jeon jisoo
"Big sister, don't sit here in that state!"
Jeon jisoo
"If you see a man you're attracted to, go to him quickly. hate your feigned innocence the most!"
jungkook/ òre
[Jungkook pressed his temple and sighed.]
jungkook/ òre
💭My head hurts..... this haughty little sister loves scolding others too much.
Jisoo was about to lecture him more when she saw someone familiar walk past them.
Jeon jisoo
"Big sister, don't forget the purpose of you being here today.
Jeon jisoo
[She hurriedly followed the person.]
jungkook/ òre
[Jungkook smiled slyly.]
jungkook/ òre
💭Another pair heading somewhere remote.
Jungkook wasn't foolish enough to believe his peach blossom luck, dead for eighteen years, would suddenly bloom.
jungkook/ òre
💭All need to do is look at how everyone here looks down on me... that's enough.
Everyone at the banquet knew his situation, which was why they didn't waste time on him.
jungkook/ òre
💭And I won't approach a man fìrst.... must maintain my elegant and docile image.
jungkook/ òre
[After Jisoo left, Jungkook pulled out a wine gourd and drank slowly, comfortably, and happily.]
jungkook/ òre
[Suddenly, he saw a familiar man nearby—]
jungkook/ òre
[His smile disappeared.]
jungkook/ òre
"ME!"
"Mouthy boy!"
[he cur$ed softly]
jungkook/ òre
[He hurriedly stood and left the pavilion.]
jungkook/ òre
💭The farther I am from him, the better… otherwise three years of patience will burn away in a shichen.
jungkook/ òre
💭But wasn't he supposed to be in Southern Jiang? Why did he suddenly return?
Taehyung saw a familiar figure fleeing and hesitated briefly before following.
Jungkook strode past the willow–lined path, looking around cautiously. Even in his paranoia, he maintained his gentle and docile image.
jungkook/ òre
[He stopped in front of a fake rock mountain.]
jungkook/ òre
💭How long have I been walking...?
Thinking no one could see him in such a secluded place, he sat down to think about why that mouthy boy had returned.
M0@ns and gr0@ns came from behind the rock.
Jeon jisoo
"Ah... ah... can you be gèntler?"
kim eunwoo/ 10th prince/crown prince
" I Missed you to death."
Jeon jisoo
"You... ah.....don't stain this dress."
jungkook/ òre
[Jungkook tilted his head and peered through a hole in the rock.]
jungkook/ òre
[His face turned red.]
A m@n p!nned a l@dy against the rock, one hand br@ced, the other holding her w@ist.
Jeon jisoo
[When she turned to k!ss him–]
jungkook/ òre
💭Jisoo..... and the crown prince.
jungkook/ òre
[He took a deep breath and smiled slyly.]
jungkook/ òre
💭Now I understand why she’s always so confident…
jungkook/ òre
[He quickly left, looking up at the sky while waving his fan.]
jungkook/ òre
“It would be a shame to spoil such a beautiful life by accidentally eavesdropping.”
[said softly to no one.]
jungkook/ òre
[Distracted, he bumped into someone.]
jungkook/ òre
[He raised his head–]
A familiar face smiled smugly.
jungkook/ òre
[Before he could speak, Taehyung covered his mouth and dragged him away.]
jungkook/ òre
"Big brother, let go of me!"
Kim taehyung/ 9th prince
“In the past, I said the young mistress of the jeon household couldn’t possibly be gentle and docile.”
Kim taehyung/ 9th prince
“In my memories, she is a little lion with sharp teeth and claws.”
Kim taehyung/ 9th prince
“Wait, she isn’t a little lion anymore… she’s now an old lion.”
jungkook/ òre
[Jungkook stared at him, suppressing his urge to attack.]
jungkook/ òre
💭Control yourself.... don't lose your composure.
Kim taehyung/ 9th prince
"But I didn't expect you to secretly enjoy eavesdropping and spying on a couple's int!mate moment."
He laughed like a summer breeze.
jungkook/ òre
💭That year...... he treated me like amusement.
jungkook/ òre
[Jungkook forced a smile.]
jungkook/ òre
“Ninth prince is right.”
Taehyung is the emperor's ninth son, twenty-four years old, known for his gentleness and kindness.
jungkook/ òre
💭Gentleness and kindness? That has nothing to do with this mouthy boy.
jungkook/ òre
💭It's just his mask. Underneath, he's a scoundrel— the best liar in the kingdom.
After the crown prince and jisoo ended their secret meeting, the crown prince left the fake rock mountain first to avoid suspicions.
The crown prince saw one of his brother and a young lady nearby and his heart panicked.
Kim taehyung/ 9th prince
"Little brother, why are you here?"
jungkook/ òre
💭Look at him... switching masks so effortlessly. What an expert liar.
kim eunwoo/ 10th prince/crown prince
"Uh, I came from Rui Qing. Why are you here with this lady?"
Kim taehyung/ 9th prince
“I was going to Rui Qing.”
Kim taehyung/ 9th prince
“Coincidentally, I bumped into Lady jeon, who also wants to go there.”
Kim taehyung/ 9th prince
“We’ve been talking along the way.”
Kim taehyung/ 9th prince
“Lady jeon is indeed beautiful and witty.”
jungkook/ òre
💭My intēstines feel like they're being pullēd out.
jungkook/ òre
[Jungkook smiled gracefully.]
jungkook/ òre
"Ninth prince is the one who is handsome and wittier than an ordinary person."
jungkook/ òre
[Inwardly he cursed taehyung.]
jungkook/ òre
💭Heavens..... will he die without his deceitful mask?
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