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Hongryeon thought as she watched Sayun deal with Sona Chal alone.

Although she had not yet properly learned the second half of Hongseong Shingong, her movements were agile, and her outstretched fists were light but powerful.

When it should not move, it is like a mountain, and when it moves, it is like the wind. When it needed to calmly attract the enemy, it was like a forest, and when it needed to gain momentum, it could be said to be like fire.

That appearance was quite different from the one I saw yesterday.

She was becoming stronger through actual combat.

‘When I heard that we had won the corridor, I was surprised, but…’

Hong Seong-moon’s disciples all had outstanding qualities.

Right now, Hongryeon herself has never thought that she lacks qualifications compared to others.

However, Sayun was literally on a different level.

How long has it been since she learned Hongseong Shingung?

No, how long has it been since you started practicing martial arts in earnest?

People feel jealous of what they don’t have.

Jealousy becomes hatred, and hatred soon becomes a strong fire that burns even oneself.

However, Hongryeon was too capable and her ego was too strong to be caught up in the jealousy that led her to wantonly covet other people’s things.

So she just wonders how far Sayun can grow.

I was just curious as to whether I could possibly become a new swordsman, following in my teacher’s footsteps.

Hongryeon, who had been watching Sayun with curiosity and pride, laughed out loud without hesitation when her sword struck down Sonachal.

“Hahahahahaha!! Good job! The youngest!”

“Oh. yes Ambassador! It’s thanks to the teachings of the ambassador and his sisters!”

“Of course it is! But don’t ignore what you’ve built! Also, you should not ignore what you have!!”

“Yes! Okay!”

– Ugh…!!

With Sayun’s powerful answer, the tightly closed door opens with a low vibration sound. Everyone in the room could tell that it was the last room.

“Now! Then, shall we go out and receive the reward for breaking through the secret area?!”

Hongryeon walked up to the last room, up to the altar to obtain the secret reward.

What’s there is a small box.

After holding it lightly, Hongryeon went down and opened the box and showed it to the two sisters.

“This is…”

What’s inside is a large, clean root plant. When they both looked at something as large as a large yam, they were puzzled. Hongryeon patted it and then said indifferently.

” Baeksu-oh. It looks like it’s at least thirty years old.”

“I am unemployed for 30 years…”

This also belonged to the elixir. Although the increase in resistance is minimal.

Still, if you sell this, you will be able to get a couple of gold coins.

“Good! Ambassador!”

Recently, I heard from Yuhee that Hongryun was having trouble with operating funds. Sayun smiled brightly, and Hongryeon also smiled brightly.

“Hmm! It worked! ruler!! Eat!”

“Ha, but this!”

“Huh? Hyun Ryu. Did I say the wrong thing?”

“That’s not true.”

“That’s right.”

Hongryeon said to Sayoon, who was embarrassed, as if it was obvious.

Sayoon couldn’t help but be taken aback by his attitude, as if he had to eat breakfast when he woke up in the morning.

“First. You captured Sonachal in the secret area. second. When you broke through the secret realm, you did not receive help from anyone. third. I discovered this secret place thanks to the map sent by ‘your uncle’.”

“But if I sell this, the Ambassador will be a little more comfortable…”

“The youngest. Hong Seong-moon is a member of the martial arts sect, and his goal is to become stronger.”

“But…”

“What is the reason your uncle sent that map? Simply to support you? To help Hong Seong-moon recover the lost secret area?”

“That’s…”

“If that’s all it is, the hermit would be enough. In order to restore Hongseongmun’s secret territory, you could have told Hongseongmun under a name other than yours. If that were the case, Hong Seong-moon would have repaid him. Still, he sent the map in your name. What does that mean?”

“……”

“I think it is to help you break through this secret realm.”

“Is that so…?”

“Did you plan on rejecting his consideration and grace?”

“That’s not it!”

“Then this is completely yours. And, wouldn’t it be the meaning of ‘your uncle’ for you to take it?”

The head was saying that this should be sold to add to Hong Seong-moon’s operating funds.

But her breasts.

The feeling of gently tickling the inside of my chest again told me that I needed to increase my energy by taking Baeksuo.

If that is what you mean.

After thinking for a while, Sayun looked at Ryu Hyeon as if asking for help. However, she was also in a similar position to Hongryeon.

“Don’t worry if you feel sorry for the other sisters because you are the only one who took the elixir.”

She gently stroked Sayun’s head.

“Because those who would criticize our proud youngest child for taking what he earned for himself do not exist under the light of Hongseong.”

The two sisters’ kind words made Sayun shed tears.

***

After finishing the morning business, I return to my room to organize the books and handle the business of the guests and the merchant.

He then began other tasks along with the management of the peasants.

You can’t just play around once you’ve entered this world.

Because I can achieve my and our goals by utilizing the assets I have.

So, while I was concentrating on my work, a postal messenger came to visit me.

Even though I came during the day, there was no real problem. Uchemundo is not only active at night.

“There are three today.”

One is a work-related letter.

One is a letter requesting support.

And the remaining one…

“Oh.”

It was sent by Sayun.

However, unlike usual, it was a box rather than a letter, so I couldn’t help but be puzzled.

“Then I’ll just leave.”

After he left, I opened the box. Inside was another small box and a letter.

What?

I immediately opened the letter.

Sister Ryu Hyeon said that.

Spring is a good thing.

Actually, I didn’t really know what that meant. Isn’t that right? To me, who was a beggar and an orphan, the changes of the four seasons had no great meaning. The only good thing is that we survived the cold winter at last?

However, there were many dangerous things that appeared as General Dong retreated, and as the weather warmed up, those dangerous things also came out to threaten me, so in the end, it wasn’t much different.

But it’s different now.

Because I learned that spring is a good thing.

I was a child who couldn’t learn.

Like other children, I have never been to a private school, and I only learned letters from the sisters after entering Hongseongmun.

So I didn’t know the word ‘spring’ in a literary sense.

But I think I know a little bit about it now.

Do you know?

‘Spring’ is born. And to say something new.

Ambassador Hongryeon also said, ‘Hmm~! Spring is a good thing!’ He also boldly said,

Every time, Sister Ryu Hyeon turns red and slaps Master Hongryeon hard on the back. I’m not sure why.

Anyway, spring is really nice.

New things always make me happy.

Like the new herbivorous diet I learned this time.

Of course, it would be nice if I could accept new things all at once, but perhaps because I’m not good enough, I’m still a little slow.

…Actually, it’s a lot slower.

However, if I try hard and try harder, wouldn’t I, who was useless, be able to be reborn and help Hong Seong-moon in a small way?

Hehehe. Spring is really a good thing.

Every time I write a letter to you, I always think of spring.

Is it because the new letter you are sending me feels like spring?

I always look forward to spring with joy.

My uncle.

Do you like spring?

P.s.

Every spring, Hongseongmun makes flower tea using the buds of the thousand-day plum blossoms. It is said that tea made from wild plum blossoms grown in Hongseongsan Mountain, a sacred mountain, is very good to drink when you are low on energy due to suddenly warm weather or when you are sick.

I’m embarrassed to say that the Thousand-Day Plum Tea I sent you this time is the first tea I’ve ever made, made from shoots I picked and dried myself last year.

I was finally able to mature this letter before sending it to you. I’m so glad.

I don’t think I made it as well as my other sister-in-laws, but I hope you enjoy spring by trying this Thousand Day Plum Tea.

I want to feel at least a little bit like you!!

If you eat it all, please let me know. I can make as much as I want for you!

I folded the book and opened the small box.

Inside, there was a small, rustic, handmade earthenware vessel that had been meticulously sealed.

I thought Sayun would send me a letter, but I had no idea he would send me something like this.

I tried to unseal the bowl. When I opened the seal made of beeswax, wax paper, and a piece of wood and looked inside, I saw that it was filled with flower tea that seemed to have been pickled in something like honey.

When I lightly taste it with my finger, the sweetness that fills my mouth and the scent of blooming plum blossoms tickle my nose.

It definitely felt like it was made with great care.

To be honest, it’s hard to eat because it’s such a waste.

However, even if it is made with Yeongsan’s thousand-day plum blossoms, it can go bad, so you should eat it quickly.

I put the kettle on the stove in my room. How long did they wait? Steam begins to rise from the kettle.

I looked at it and prepared a glass. And a spoonful of Thousand Day Plum Tea. A spoonful of love, a spoonful of sunshine. Thanks Hansuje.

Afterwards, the pleasant scent created by the mixture mixed with the dripping hot water tickles my nose, and I can’t help but smile.

Ah… it’s sweet…

I drink the tea that Choi Ae sent me and read the letter that Choi Ae sent me!

I sipped my tea and re-read the letters Sayun sent me.

And with a proud heart, I carefully placed the book I had read in the safe.

“Me. master. Someone came from Hongseongmun.”

I thought it would come today anyway. I thought the items I bought last time were about to run out.

I got up immediately after hearing the report given to me by an employee from the commercial association.

Who came?

I wish Sayun would come, but since she’s having a hard time learning a new martial art, I don’t think that’s the case.

I went to the store with some expectations and saw a familiar face.

It wasn’t Sayun either.

“Oh. Ah, hello.”

It was Ryu Hyeon and Yoo Hee.

Honestly, I was almost disappointed. But what’s the point of becoming glum as soon as you see a person’s face? I hugged them and smiled.

“Okay. Did you come to pick up the items as promised?”

“Ah. Yes.”

“Take as much as you need.”

“Yes!”

Yoo Hee quickly enters the Sanghoe. Perhaps because Hongseongmun is a clan with only women, it seems to have a lot of things that are needed, unlike places with only men.

As the store clerk left to deal with her, I glanced at Ryu Hyeon, who was left alone and smiling awkwardly.

“Would you please stop standing like that and have a cup of tea?”

“Oh… it’s okay.”

“Even though they are foreign customers, customers are customers. I can’t help but treat you.”

I nodded, and after a while, the clerk brought out the tea and placed it on the table. I sat down too, and Ryu Hyun pretended not to be able to resist and sat down, sipping tea.

…..

It is awkward. I think we need to bring up something.

“Hmm. How is Sayun these days?”

“Sa-yoon? It’s him… No, but why is that?”

“Because he is the child who saved me. Nakilgeom even went outside for the youngest member of the clan. Also, there is nothing worth bringing up as a topic of conversation between me and Hong Seong-moon other than Sayoon.”

Actually, it’s a lie. I’m just curious how Sayoon is doing and what she’s learning after taking the elixir.

But find out something. It’s not wrong.

Ryu Hyeon also nodded slightly as if he agreed with what I said.

“I’m busy one way or another. The Ambassador gave homework to the youngest.”

“Homework?”

“Yes. A new Chosik… Now that I think about it, it seems that Lord Yu also knows about martial arts. He also recognized Gakjun’s herbivorous diet.”

“Haha. Well, that’s about it.”

I shrugged my shoulders and Ryu Hyun grinned.

“The herbivore that Sayun is learning this time is called Yoo Seong-kwon. Did you see it last time? It’s called green onion growth… It’s herbivory after that.”

“That’s right. It was a strong herbivore that could take down Gakjun in the corridor with a single blow.”

“Hehe. Learning this time will be a little more difficult.”

I guess so.

As Ryu Hyeon said, Yuseongkwon is a fighting method that can be learned after learning Paseongjang, and in order to learn it, one must go through an enlightenment event.

enlightenment.

Enlightenment…

This one might be a bit difficult.

I sipped the tea, and the bitter taste irritated the inside of my tongue.

Still, I have to do it.

This is what I came here for.

and…

I raised the corners of my mouth, remembering the thousand-day plum tea I drank earlier.

Unlike this, we must not forget the price of sweet tea.