Chapter 164
Episode 164 Once you enter that road.
That night, an unexpected person visited Jin Ha-ryeong’s sleepless home. It was my grandfather, Jin Pae-cheon..
“Have you slept yet??”
“yes.”
“Should I go for a walk with my grandfather after a long time??”
“great.”
She walked through the inner garden with Jin Feicheon. The military personnel guarding various places moved out of the way and disappeared..
“You've been heartbroken because of me these days, right? I'm sorry, Grandpa..”
Jin Feicheon didn't mention it, but he didn't look angry..
“I attended the banquet today?”
“yes. It was a banquet held by Jinryongjang Jo Confucius..”
“How was it??”
It was a grandfather who had never asked questions like this before. If you know that you attended, you will also know that Geomyeon was there..
“grandfather. Have you ever had a mental image come to mind when looking at someone? An animal or something else.”
“Yes. There was also recently.”
The person Jin Pae-cheon thought of was Geommugeuk. I still can't forget the image that came to me from the surprise and shock when I blocked my own momentum..
“This is my first time experiencing it. When I saw someone, a snake came to mind.”
Even if you don't say courtier, your grandfather will know who you are talking about..
Indeed, Jin Peicheon did not ask who it was..
I thought he was going to defend Jo Shin, but my grandfather didn't show much of a reaction..
As soon as the two of them had a chance to sit down together, she honestly revealed her feelings about Jo Shin..
“Even if I get into an arranged marriage, I am not a tribute..”
Then Jin Feicheon said something unexpected..
“I have no intention of having you enter into an arranged marriage with Prince Cho..”
“Really?”
“I am a person who already has everything. Why would you regret it??”
Jin Ha-ryeong smiled brightly at Jin Pae-cheon’s firm words. He really was such a cool grandfather..
“I thought so.”
Jin Ha-ryeong crossed his grandfather’s arms..
“What is a grown man doing??”
“Just walk like this for a little while.”
Jin Peicheon looked at his granddaughter with a benevolent smile. This is the child who brought the only joy to the arduous life of the leader. It seems like just yesterday I was toddling around, but I can’t believe I’ve already grown this much..
“Did you feel sorry for this old man??”
“no. I understand, Grandpa. What kind of grandfather would enjoy having his granddaughter hang out with his valet??”
“It's not because the child is a servant..”
“sure?”
Jin Feicheon did not explain the reason. I didn't think there was any need to talk about Geommugeuk's true identity..
Jin Feicheon changed the topic..
“How about Soryongjeon??”
“I'm doing my best.”
“I am confident that I will win?”
“As you know, I worked really hard for this competition. I will definitely win!”
Knowing this well, Jin Peicheon hesitated. Honestly, I wanted to recommend abstaining. Even if he knew that Cheon Myeong-hoe was involved, he did not want Jin Ha-ryeong to be involved in the first place..
But I couldn't tell my granddaughter to give up because I knew the hard work she had put in for this competition..
“do your best.”
“yes, grandpa.”
So the two walked for a while under the moonlight. Jin Feicheon noticed that his granddaughter reminded him of someone every moment he went for a walk..
Because I had an idea who it was... … I just hoped it would be a passing fever once in my youth..
* * *
Seo Dae-ryong, who returned from training, was refreshed..
“Do you know how many people recognized me on the way back??”
“Exactly how many women pretended to know??”
“You are so perceptive. How many people??”
“It depends on how slow you walk.”
On a road with a lot of people, especially when there were a lot of women, Seo Dae-ryong showed off his turtle skills. Then, whenever someone recognized him, he came running like an excited rabbit..
“five people?”
For a moment, Seo Dae-ryong flinched..
“how did you know?”
“It was analyzed based on the current state of excitement..”
“Is that possible? Were you protecting me by any chance? I'm afraid I'll be in danger?”
“ah! Now that I think about it, it might be possible. I never once thought about the possibility of our master being in danger..”
“……Maybe it's because I'm trustworthy.?”
“……of course.”
“No! You forgot, right? What are you going to do if I fall into danger?!”
“Well, you end up in danger, you become a hostage, you get hurt, and you become a true unmanned person. Why is this happening? knowing full well.”
“I decline! I will live quietly, without getting hurt, without getting caught up in conspiracies, and just living as an investigator at Hwangcheongak who diligently trains in martial arts. Martial arts training is done for health reasons.!”
“Are you upset? For not caring?”
“no.”
“Rather, I'm helping you by not paying attention.?”
“What do you mean??”
“Even if someone found out about us. Do you think I'm worth using when I don't really care? They probably think that if they touch them for no reason, there is a high possibility that they will only reveal their true identity..”
“ah! You've thought about it that far..”
“of course. I like being like other people.”
At that time, Seo Dae-ryong looked out of his guest room in the distance and said,.
“Here comes our sponsor..”
The person walking was a courtier. You don't know how much Seo Dae-ryong teased him for shaving his beard and even buying him new clothes..
“Well then, let’s disperse like strangers..”
Seo Dae-ryong hurriedly went up to this floor..
After a while, the courtier came into the guest room and sat down in front of me..
“The noodles here are delicious. Would you like some??”
At my words, Joshin snorted with an expression that suggested he was just eating noodles..
I had that thought while watching Jo Shin. Even the wicked need a process of maturing. There was a big difference between the Josin who was the head of the Shinryong family and the current Josin, as much as whether I shaved my beard or not..
“Should you have won that match yesterday? Or should I have been beaten up??”
“Stop without even realizing it. sorry.”
“It doesn't end with just saying sorry. Because Jin Soje fell even more in love with you..”
The courtier took out his dagger..
“Now I have no choice but to turn your handsome face into a checkerboard..”
If he had been a middle-aged courtier, instead of pulling out a dagger, he would have taken me to the best restaurant in the area and treated me with a bright smile. They would have praised the ugly guy even more by feeding him more delicious food. He would be quiet and patient, never revealing his feelings until he got what he wanted. If that were the case, it would have been difficult to deal with them like dealing with mazons, but now the courtier was in the palm of my hand..
“Rather, if you use me, you will be able to win Jean Soger's heart. I know the heart of a woman well. If I help you, you will be able to marry Jean Sozer..”
I knew that Josin definitely wanted to marry Jin Ha-ryeong. So it will be hard to refuse this offer.
“What do you know??”
“If I didn't know anything, how could I have let Jean Sozer fall for me??”
“The sea was all intended?”
“Of course it is. Every word and action must go according to plan. The issue of men and women cannot be resolved by rushing..”
During my days as a ronin, there was a ronin who was a playboy. During breaks, he would tell everyone about his experiences, and he thought he would be able to impress the courtiers just by sharing what he heard there..
“What is your intention in helping me??”
“What can I say? It's because of money.”
“Now that I see it, this guy is a real deal..”
This courtier must not be installed until a winner emerges. When Cheonmyeonghoe approaches the winner in earnest, you will be able to tell by looking at Josin's actions at that time. Is it really related to him and Cheonmyeonghoe?.
Until then, I have to become the type of person who cheats on women for money. So I must allow the courtier to tell me a secret. Not because you trust me, but because I'm the one who will kill you when the job is over..
“Do you know why Qin Xiaoze is avoiding Confucius now??”
“what?”
“Jean Soger is a personality who pursues freedom. But when they try to force an arranged marriage, of course they have no choice but to resist. The reason he rejected Confucius and became attracted to me was because of that repulsion..”
Josin's expression softened slightly. Because he meant that he wasn't the reason she hated him..
“did she say that?”
“Do you really need to say it? You can tell when you look at me..”
“so?”
“Now she is focusing on Xiaolongzhen. Would it work if I pushed for marriage at this time? In times like this, you should cheer for Soyong to win the battle..”
Josin nodded as if he hadn't thought of that. People like courtiers are like that. They only think about themselves rather than others, so they have no understanding or consideration for others..
“Please go and congratulate Jean Soje on his birthday..”
“congrats? So should I buy you flowers or a gift??”
“It might be different when you win, but if you receive a gift after winning in Palgang, it would be more of a burden. Please go and congratulate me in words..”
“Then I guess I should prepare a gift for my winner..”
“After all, you are smart! Military merit, family name, even face. Prince Jo is perfect in every way. If you choose the right method, there is no reason for Jean Soje to refuse..”
Josin, who felt good about my praise, looked at me and smiled. But there was still a murderous intent in his eyes that could not be hidden. I'm sure you're thinking about the moment you killed it after using it to your heart's content..
“You clever bastard! If she sees your true face, she'll freak out and run away..”
I told him to get up from his seat.
“Be sure to prepare 100,000 nyang!”
When I disappear like smoke from the Murim Alliance, this little villain, who will become a future ruler, will also disappear from this world..
The moment Jin Ha-ryeong held out her hand to the attendant and asked her to be friends, she was not holding my hand, but her new life..
* * *
Seo Dae-ryong won at the Palgang Bimu held two days later..
However, in the process, he was stabbed in the shoulder by an opponent's sword and suffered a serious wound..
The procession drones ran over, picked him up, and ran to the tent where the congressman was waiting..
I also ran after them..
While riding on his back, Seo Dae-ryong sent me a message..
―When I die, please be sure to tell my comrades in our drinking party! This Seo Dae-ryong fought fiercely and left without regrets.!
―If you have anything to say, please leave it quickly. You can give the right-hand man position to Jang-ho.?
―No way!
―So who should I give it to? Ian?
―No way!
―Then who?
―Even if I become a ghost, I won't give up that position..
The doctor's treatment is over..
Fortunately, there was no life-threatening injury, but the wound was quite deep..
Representative Murim Maeng applied Geumchang herbal medicine, prescribed medication, and recommended that I rest for a while..
He returned to the guesthouse and sat Seo Dae-ryong down..
“sit down.”
“yes.”
A ray of internal power was injected into Seo Dae-ryong’s back. My true energy slowly circulated through his veins and comforted the injured area. Depending on whether this process was performed or not, the speed of recovery from the injury varied greatly..
“Thank you, I feel better..”
“Don't worry. When I looked into it, fortunately, I avoided any major blood vessels and no bones were damaged..”
Originally, Seo Dae-ryong's ability was limited to eight rivers. But barely winning this time was the result of all of our luck, talent, and effort..
But Seo Dae-ryong seems to want to go to the end..
“Can I go to Sagang Bimu with this body??”
I knew very well that he wanted to leave, so I deliberately did not stop him..
“I have to go out. I have to tie myself up tightly and go out and win. Even if I lose the use of an arm, I have to go out. How important is this?.”
Then Seo Dae-ryong’s reaction was unexpected..
“yes.”
I actually jumped at his obedient answer..
“What are you? I have to say I can't go out. What is this Bimu going to sell? I have to consider it!”
“There's something too important at stake for that.?”
“What happened? Why is the Murim League martial arts competition so important??”
“It's not that, Sir. It's the successor exam. I have to win so I can chase them down..”
I quietly stared at Seo Dae-ryong’s face. Seo Dae-ryong's eyes, which were full of loyalty and passion, eventually avoided mine. The arrest is complete..
“I'm going to leave the station by impressing you like this.?”
“I got a ticket?”
“of course. It was a passion that was so uncharacteristic of you. Even if the sky falls, you won't give up your arms.”
“sure. Even if Wulin is destroyed, I can’t give up my arms. Well done, Seo Dae-ryong! That’s cool, Seo Dae-ryong! Just advancing to the finals is enough! Praise!”
I laughed at his joke, and Seo Dae-ryong laughed along and screamed in pain..
“iced coffee! It hurts. Don't be funny.”
“You make everyone laugh. rest.”
As I was leaving the room, Seo Dae-ryong asked me from behind..
“Is it really not possible??”
Unlike before, the tone was serious. I could feel his desire to continue participating in competitions..
“no.”
“Sir, the succession test is also a test, but it is also because of me. I felt a lot during this non-marriage competition. I also want to try until the end..”
There was silence for a moment..
“Inspector Seo, once you enter that path, it is difficult to escape..”
“What kind of path is that??”
“I am on my way to the off-stage with my injured arm tied up. It's a path where you walk with blood flowing all over your body, limping, even if you can't see in one eye..”
It was me looking for the last Dafa material..
I wanted to stop him because I lived that kind of life, and I couldn't stop him because I know better than anyone else how much that life makes a person grow..
However, once you cross the line and taste that world, you will not be able to live as a Hwangcheongak investigator who trains martial arts for health..
“I want to go at least this time.”
“The next opponent is hard to beat even if he's not injured..”
“please tell me the way.”
“If you overdo it, you may not be able to use your injured arm forever..”
“Then I'll find my right arm too. Oh, I guess I'm left-armed..”
“You may suffer more serious injuries.”
“Let's take a break while we're at it..”
The will in Seo Dae-ryong’s eyes was no different from my will in the past..
“Then you shouldn't sit there like that..”
Seo Dae-ryong suddenly got up from his seat..
“Your fate always changes in your guest room..”
“Gakju is always there..”
How could it be because of me or the place? I guess it's because of that small, stubborn man's decision not to give up..
I took him out of the guesthouse..
Seo Dae-ryong shouted, burning with heat..
“Now, from now on, it's hell training.!”
I said to Seo Dae-ryong, who was walking towards the mountain where we were training..
“It's not there, it's this way.”
I walked in the opposite direction.
“There's a place I need to stop by first.”
The place we stopped by with him was Jungwon Battlefield. I found 500,000 nyang money there..
“Why are you looking for so much money??”
“We're not going to hell. If you train through hell with an injured body, your body will only become more damaged..”
“Then where do we go?”
“paradise.”
I smiled meaningfully at the surprised Seo Dae-ryong..
“We are going to paradise. A paradise with a very expensive entrance fee..”
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