Chapter 158
Episode 158 Even if it’s just a servant on the road.
Jin Ha-ryeong was climbing the non-stage..
Today is the day of her first competition in the finals. The cheers from the soldiers were great. Because they respected and liked the Murim lord, everyone also liked his granddaughter, Jin Ha-ryeong. Moreover, she was so beautiful that she was called the best beauty in Hubei, so it was natural for her to be popular..
“Be sure to win!”
“Jin Haryeong is the best!”
“Jin Ha-ryeong is pretty!”
“Please buy me noodles!”
“The winner is Jin Ha-ryeong!”
Jin Ha-ryeong was shocked on the off-stage..
Among the cheering, I heard something that should not have been said..
She looked around. Cheers erupted from all directions as she had never stood on a non-stage and looked at the military leaders before. Among these countless people, she found the one she needed to find. Geommugeuk, who was sitting among the warriors, shouted..
“I just went again!”
Even amidst the cheers of the people, his words flew clear and stuck in my ears. At that moment she realized. That day, I left without paying again..
I even asked you to pay, but you didn't do it again..
‘ah! It's so crazy!’
That day too, I got angry at that man for stopping me, so I just left..
Assuming that's the case. so? They even came to the demilitarized zone and yelled at me to buy them noodles.?
It was so absurd that I laughed..
The person I was working with saw that and his expression hardened. He misunderstood that he was being looked down upon and ridiculed..
The misunderstanding further strengthened his determination to win, but unfortunately, he was unable to narrow the gap in skill with her. She even thought of noodles throughout the fight..
As she came down from the stage to applause, she glanced at the spot where the sword dance was held earlier. But the sword dance that was there was not there..
I can’t believe you left without watching the dance until the end. This bastard! Did you really come here to get money for noodles??
At that time, the guard Chuho came and reported..
“Lord Maeng comes to your residence..”
“Grandfather?”
After Ban Shijin, Jin Ha-ryeong passed the strict guard countless times and entered the Murim Lord's residence..
The place deep inside the Murimmaeng was a place where beautifully carved rocks and thousand-year-old trees were elegantly harmonized, making it seem like a place where immortals could hang out. There, a man was lost in thought with his back to me. Blended with the beautiful background, he looked like a part of the painting..
“Grandpa, I'm here!”
“Did you come??”
A burly man turned towards her..
He looked twenty years younger than his age and had a perfectly muscular body that even young people did not possess..
His body was his body, but it was his eyes that dominated his impression. He looked like a kidney that had come down from the sky because of his big, intense eyes that made even a tiger urinate when he looked at them..
A person who is better suited to the off-stage she was just in, rather than a place like this where immortals stay..
Murim lord Qin Feicheon (秦覇天)).
As the best expert in Jeongdo, he was a pillar of the martial arts faction and was highly respected by them. He was a symbol of the martial arts faction, to the extent that it is said that the reason the Demonic Cult could not act carelessly was because Jin Feicheon was alive and well..
From Jin Ha-ryeong’s perspective, his grandfather was a cool person..
He was a man with a good heart, strong will, and above all, chivalry. He was a person who deserved everyone's respect..
However, that was the evaluation of the military officer Jin Ha-ryeong, and the evaluation of the granddaughter Jin Ha-ryeong was different. A stubborn and frustrating grandfather who oppresses himself, nothing more and nothing less..
Honestly, that makes me even more angry. I feel like I'm so good and perfect to others, but I'm not good at it to my family. On the contrary, I was not doing well for people I should have been good at, and I was sacrificing myself for people I never knew..
“Not long ago, I met the True Dragon Lord..”
Today is the day I won the competition, but the grandfather started by saying something else..
What's so urgent? Let’s start with the story of my granddaughter’s victory in the competition. At least let’s talk about today’s weather..
Of course, she couldn't voice such complaints. He wasn't scary, but he wasn't comfortable either..
“How are you, Jangju??”
“Even though I said I had no energy, the old man was still acting up..”
It's really a story about someone you'll never remember in your life unless you're a grandfather..
However, there was another reason why my grandfather brought up the story about Jinryongjangju..
“They said their grandson, who went to martial arts training, has returned. He was hinting at what it would be like if I were to pair up with you. what do you think?”
ah! Here we go again.
“Why is my grandfather so anxious about not being able to marry off this cute granddaughter? You don't need in-laws from a prestigious family.?”
She tried to be cute, but Jin Peicheon didn't accept it..
“I'm asking what you think.”
“no, I do not want. Grandpa, I don't like it..”
Jin Peicheon's expression frowned slightly at her firm answer..
“why don't you like it?”
“Grandpa, would you like to marry someone you don’t even know??”
“He is a trustworthy person..”
“Who? You haven't seen your grandfather either.?”
“You know it when you see Jinryongjangju..”
“How? Let’s take a look at me, the granddaughter of a grandfather respected by everyone in the world. Does it look like what I see from the outside? Noble, proud and polite. It's not right? I'm rebelling like this, right? But how can you know his grandson just by looking at the Lord Jinryong??”
Jin Peicheon's expression hardened, but Jin Ha-ryeong did not back down..
“As I said before, when the time comes, I will meet someone I like and get married..”
“That's immature! Are you saying you know how dangerous this martial forest is? It's a place where all kinds of strange and strange people wander around..”
When I heard the word ‘strange guy’, a cocky servant suddenly came to mind. That's right, that's right.
“Jinryongjang is a place that has produced great warriors for generations, so it is a place you can trust..”
“That belief is a belief that only applies to grandfather..”
“What do you mean??”
“No one would dare betray my grandfather's trust. That's why my grandfather's perception of people was always so accurate. But I'm different. Just like how people treat my grandfather is different from how they treat me..”
It was a profane statement. The air around him became cold due to the grandfather's angry energy..
Still, Jin Ha-ryeong did not back down. If I give in to this anger, I could be forced into a marriage I really don't want..
“If you keep forcing me like this, I will marry someone..”
“Anyone? Who are you going to do it with??”
“Anybody on the street. Even if he is a servant, it doesn't matter..”
Even though she said it without thinking, she was still shocked. A servant??
“You can do it..”
“grandfather!”
“You can never do that. Do I not know you? You can't do that because of your pride. Go and get anyone, whether it be a servant or a street vendor. I will hold a grand wedding ceremony..”
Jin Ha-ryeong could not deny it. Because that was my original self.
“I know best that my grandfather is a truly great person. I also know that you are a noble person who is willing to sacrifice your life for this martial arts group. I also respect my grandfather the most. But because of me, I don't want to turn this wonderful grandfather into a tasteless Murim lord who forces his granddaughter to marry..”
she knows Why is my grandfather so actively involved in the marriage? It's because of my father who passed away..
I think my father died because he married the wrong person. I met the wrong wife and ruined my life.
My father was enmeshed in the benevolence of my mother's family and eventually died from a secret attack by enemies. At that time, my mother also passed away..
Afterwards, all revenge was over, but resentment remained in the grandfather's heart..
Grandfather, how could it be because of Mom? It was the life my father chose. My father loved my mother until the moment he died..
For this reason, I knew that my grandfather was trying to send me to a chosen family, so I hated it even more..
“You don't know the world yet. I don't know how dangerous and dangerous this martial forest is..”
“I will learn it myself.”
“you will regret it later.”
“I'll regret it.”
But no matter how stubborn he was, it didn't work on Jin Feicheon. He is a grandfather known for being generous and broad-minded, but that heart did not apply to his granddaughter's marriage..
“Jinryongjangju’s grandson will be coming to tomorrow’s dinner. Be sure to attend then.”
Suddenly, he remembered what Geomyeon had said to him. Is that consideration for yourself or for the other person? Maybe my grandfather is making the same mistake.?
“Is it for my own sake that you want to marry me? Or do you just want to make Grandpa feel at ease??”
Grandpa wasn't as embarrassed as he was. Jin Feicheon answered without hesitation..
“both.”
Due to Jin Pae-cheon's will to never back down, Jin Ha-ryeong retreated..
“See you tomorrow.”
I understand how you feel, but it was never meant for me..
* * *
“Whoo, whoo.”
Seo Dae-ryong, taking a breath after training, was definitely a different person than before..
If I trained diligently and recklessly when learning from Hyeolcheon Doma, my training now was different from then. There was an enemy to fight, and it was training to figure out how to defeat that enemy. In this practical training, Seo Dae-ryong was entering the path of a true martial artist..
“Sir, I want to become stronger.!”
This moment comes. It's not that I just want to vaguely become stronger while playing, but when I try so hard that I can't even breathe, I really want to try harder. This is my true resolution.
“Come on, become stronger. I will watch over you.”
“You must see it.”
“Yes, please watch it..”
Now Seo Daeryong was a small giant. You may be thanking me, but I am the one who is grateful. Because you were there at that moment when you said that our school would not change, my return was able to take direction..
When I returned from martial arts training with Seo Dae-ryong, Jin Ha-ryeong was at my guesthouse..
“That sight doesn't look familiar anymore. What brought you here today??”
She had a slightly darker expression than usual..
“It's a face that needs counseling.?”
“This is the counseling that the Murim Lord's granddaughter receives from the Demon Cult's son. In the end, everything is revealed. Where is the Murim Alliance’s ban? To open the secret safe…….”
“Until there!”
“yes!”
Seo Dae-ryong went up to the guest room and I walked to where she was sitting..
When Jin Ha-ryeong saw me, he immediately asked:.
“When I was cheering, I shouted for people to buy me noodles.?”
“did you hear?”
“Your words just caught my ear..”
“I naturally have a loud voice..”
“sit down.”
I sat across from her..
She poured drink into my glass.
“Drink well.?”
“It depends on where you are.”
“Where do you like to drink? When you're with a good person?”
“No, when I'm with a good person, I get drunk quickly..”
“sure?”
“I drink it when I'm angry. Because I was so excited and talked a lot, I sobered up quickly. When emotions are strong, alcohol is like water. Of course, I regret it the next day with a hangover..”
“If I drink again, I'll be fine! While doing it.”
“That's right. You know very well..”
We finished our drinks together. Jin Ha-ryeong said as he put down his empty glass..
“I also enjoy drinking today..”
“Are you angry today too??”
“today?”
“Most people come here angry.?”
“I don't come angry, I leave angry. Because of who.”
I laughed at what she said..
“Do you drink the alcohol that the servant pours for you??”
“It depends on what kind of servant it is..”
I poured a drink into her glass. She was staring at me and suddenly asked.
“Are you thinking about cutting that beard??”
“No, there isn't.”
“So are you willing to take advantage of me? Just one day.”
“there is.”
She looked at me with a surprised expression..
“Even if I can't cut my beard, I will still be able to use it.?”
“It's just one day, right? It takes a long time to grow a beard..”
“Don't ask what's going on?”
“It must be very difficult for Sozer..”
“You might get in trouble. Someone might be holding a grudge. You may be insulted.”
“Holding a grudge, being insulted. Such is the life of servants. What could be more difficult??”
“Then, please attend the Murim Alliance banquet with me tomorrow. You will also get to see my grandfather. can you do it?”
I blinked for a moment and then answered..
“That's a bit awkward..”
“You're a coward..”
“Everyone is like that, well..”
Jin Ha-ryeong looked at me and smiled..
“I had no intention of asking for help in the first place. I can't look good because I'm caught up in my work. I was grateful even for the words..”
she got up.
“Okay, I woke up once out of three times..”
It was right then. A young man walked towards us..
“jean soger.”
The moment I saw him, I was inwardly surprised. It was someone I knew. He was also someone I had a direct relationship with before returning..
“This is Jinryongjang’s assistant. I've seen you before. You have become more beautiful.”
courtier.
The courtier I know is not the courtier of Jinryongjang..
After Hwamugi went into hiding, he was the head courtier of the Shinryong family, a newly emerged family in the martial arts faction. The current Jinryongjang changed its name to Shinryongga when that courtier became the head of the family and continued to win. After the Murim Alliance, it grows into a faction that represents the political faction..
This is the same family that went to pick up the Sinnoh Incense Burner, the second ingredient in the Great Law of Return..
‘Around this time, when you were young, you approached Jin Ha-ryeong..’
I know very well what kind of person Jo Shin is..
He was a typical nobleman. He lived a life of great violence while deeply hiding his cruel and heartless nature. He did whatever it took to achieve his success and had no qualms about it..
If the courtiers of that time and the courtiers of today have the same personality,?
My eyes turned to Jin Ha-ryeong..
This woman is in danger now..
Could it be that her life turned out that way not because of Cheonmyeonghoe but because of interest??
The courtier looked at me and asked.
“Who is this person here??”
Her eyes met mine. she said with a faint smile.
“Don't worry, I'm just a servant..”
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