episode_0066

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I looked at the girls outside the window and then turned my eyes to the documents.

It was a document sent by Hano about the current movements of the Safa faction.

Previously, I had a meeting with Hano, the branch leader of Hao Wen Yang, and talked about the current situation and a few things about ways to overcome this situation.

Of course, it was up to them to decide which of the stories I shared or whether to write at all.

In the end, it looks like one was written.

Saying that government affairs are inviolable is the same for both government and martial arts.

However, despite this, there were definitely cases where non-aggression on government affairs did not work.

The first is the agenda regarding treason.

From the moment the word came out, bloodshed broke out regardless of whether it was the political faction or the non-partisan faction.

If a story related to treason enters the center, you should just keep your mouth shut from then on.

If you get caught wrongly, you could even be destroyed.

And the second is gunpowder.

Although it is not the same as treason, if there is information or evidence that an unauthorized level of gunpowder is in possession, the government will immediately come in to investigate.

In addition, there were several taboos such as assassination and kidnapping of the royal family, and among them, Hao Wen chose gunpowder to attack the new Four Black Lotus forces.

Because treason would be too big of a deal.

Of course, among the several sects that actually colluded with the new Four Black Lotus Lords, there was one that was hiding it. There weren’t many places.

But does it matter?

From Wang Hui’s point of view, if there is a war, he will inevitably lose. You must move as much as possible for your own sake.

“Haha.”

Of course, in the process, Wang Hui’s reputation within the Sa Sect will fall considerably. Anyway, the Murim people, and especially the head of the Sapa, used the coffin.

Still, there won’t be any major problems.

Wang Hui used a shield called Haomun.

‘According to the investigation conducted by Haomun, there was a report that the Four Black Lotus sects possessed items banned by the empire! Even though he is Sapara, he is still a loyal subject to the empire! Additionally, Hao Wen has been the ears and eyes of Sapa for a long time! How could you, as the Lord of the Four Black Lotus, ignore the information they risked their lives to learn! I just believe!’

I laughed bitterly as I read Wang Hui’s speech written on the letter.

Anyway, it was a bit funny that he said that he just trusted Hao Mun and Suha.

I guess I was happy on the inside and went crazy.

Of course, Hao Mun may think that he is just being used, but the important thing is that this matter is related to the government.

In other words, Hao Wen, who had a bad relationship with Guan, reached out to Guan through the imperial conscription department.

From the perspective of Guan, who is indebted to Hao Mun for what happened in the past, he will support Hao Mun more and protect them in order to erase what happened in the past, so those who were wronged will not be able to take revenge carelessly.

Isn’t there even a justification?

Hao Wen simply worked for the empire.

But you’re going out of your way to get revenge on Hao Mun?

Hao Mun did his duty faithfully for the sake of the empire, but he doesn’t like it, so he takes revenge?

Then, this is the card that can be handed out from the coffin.

Then you treason.

So, the other Sapas will have no choice but to leave quickly.

In the end, there was nothing bad about it.

Either the power of most of the sects I want will be greatly reduced, or the faction will be defeated.

How many years did these energetic men suffer on the battlefield?

The important thing is that the number of people who start a war with the Iron Blood Order in the Heavenly Bright Moon has decreased, Hao Mun will be protected by Guan and will be more stable than before, and Wang Xi will be able to find stability for the time being anyway.

Of course, it will be a bit heartbreaking for the new Four Dark Lords, the defeated Four Sects, and the Iron Blood Legion who are trying to take advantage of them… but that’s something I rather hope for.

Anyway, it is said that this incident has narrowed his position, but considering that gunpowder was actually released in quite a few places, and considering that the places where it was not released were released, Wang Hui will be able to regain his position to some extent.

At that level, we can delay the time when a war breaks out by confronting the new Black Dragon Lord.

At least for a few months.

That’s enough.

ruler. Then we need to prepare for the next hand…

I tapped the desk and ignited the fire pipe.

After waking up by inhaling the thick smoke, I put down the pipe. And I had a cup of the thousand-day plum tea that Sayun gave me.

My nervous mind gradually calms down and my head begins to spin.

There is one thing to do now.

The idea is to make Geomseong, who has very little external activity, come out.

Of course, even in Heavenly Moon, masters who were at the level of sword masters rarely engaged in outside activities.

Even Doje, the head of Moonwoljeong, only moved internally unless it was a special matter.

Still, considering that the apprentice did not take a single step outside of Munwoljeong, I thought Geomseong was going a little too far.

When she invited the Hongseong disciples to eat together last time, and when she served herbal medicine after Yohwan came, didn’t she tell them to go only with her disciples?

He is a swordsman level expert in Heavenly Moon, and is a fisherman famous for not getting along with people. ‘Namhae Noong’ wasn’t like this either.

Then I guess there is a reason…

Geomseong died in the beginning, and the information about her is limited and only comes out occasionally, so I can’t say anything about her.

However, I can’t ask disciples like Hongryeon or Sayun.

Still, looking at the fact that he readily came out when I asked him to help during Hongryun and Chaejin’s meeting last time, it seems like he doesn’t shy away from me at all.

“Hmmmm…”

“Is there any problem?”

At that time, the door opened and Yohwan came in. What I’m holding in my hand is green juice.

Chaejin usually brings it, but why did Yohwan bring it?

“Changju called me for a moment, so I went. They said the newly made amulet was completed.”

“Ah. Is that so?”

“But what happened?”

I saw Yohwan. Come to think of it, she was old and was Amipha’s student.

Also, since he worked in the imperial palace, there is a high possibility that he secretly knows a lot of information.

Maybe we know the reason why Sword Saint doesn’t come out like that.

“Do you know why Geomseong doesn’t go outside?”

Yohwan’s expression became serious. The weight of the name Sword Saint is definitely something that even she cannot easily put into words.

If you don’t know, there’s nothing you can do. I bumped into…

“Well… As far as I know, Geomseong stopped his activities in Wulin when he brought his last disciple.”

Ever since you brought Sayoon in?

“She has been active in many activities since becoming Hong Seong-moon’s chief writer. So much so that the achievement was known even to the imperial palace. But as soon as I gathered all the disciples, I locked myself in Hongseongmun Gate. People at the imperial palace once talked about the reason. Um… I don’t know if this is right.”

“Please tell me at least a guess. Still, if it’s a story about the imperial palace, there will be some answer.”

“In the past, the Great Master of the Imperial Palace invited her to a collaboration with the Sword Saint. At that time, I heard it at first glance… She seemed to feel quite burdened by being a long-time scholar… The Great Master of the Imperial Palace said.”

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The story I heard from Yohwan continued to remain in my mind.

Even until the sun sets and evening comes.

Geomsung feels burdened by having become a scholar… When you think about it, it’s not really a strange thing.

Anyway, she wasn’t originally meant to be a writer.

I sat in the backyard, smoked a cigarette, and continued my thoughts. And then, a bright voice was heard.

“Oh! Guest owner!”

“Hmm?”

When I looked there, I saw a familiar face.

It was Hongryeon and Sayun.

Unlike when she came earlier during the day, Hongryeon, who came down wearing Hong Seong-moon’s costume, smiled and slightly lowered her head.

“I brought you the herbs I promised.”

“Ah. That’s good. Please wait a moment.”

These herbs are much more effective when properly processed and used rather than just used.

I took out the herbs neatly packed in the cart, laid them out in the backyard, dried them, and started preparing for processing.

While the servants were busy, Sayun smiled brightly and held out Eunja.

“Hmm? What is it?”

“I’m going to buy some sweets.”

“Really? It’s okay to just take it. The herbs are of better quality than I expected.”

It’s not a joke, really. The servants were all impressed by the quality, so here and there they were impressed.

But Sayun slowly shook her head.

“That’s the same, but… Hey, with the sisters-in-law…”

With “?”

“…I want to give it to my teacher.”

“You’re so kind.”

Hongryeon seems to have thought similarly. She stroked Sayun’s head, and Sayun smiled at her touch.

“Ah. And when are you going to Yangwiseong?”

“We will send someone as soon as we are ready. But is it really okay?”

“Okay. If you’re busy, you don’t have to go. Hong Seong-moon’s great disciple has a lot to do, right?”

A voice coming from outside. It was Chae-jin who had gone to Chang-ju. When she spoke with a smile, Hongryeon smiled back.

“It’s okay. Is this important too?”

And then he stroked Sayun’s head.

“Because my brothers and sisters are also doing their jobs well. No more worries. ah. Are you feeling burdened?”

What a burden. I do not care. When I shook my head, Hongryeon showed off as if she wanted to see something, and Chaejin took a deep breath and came next to me.

“But what is this?”

“Medicines to be delivered from Hongseongmun.”

“Hmm… the quality is good.”

Surely it is?

She spoke briefly and then looked at Sayun. Then he squatted down and smiled.

“If you have any difficulties, it’s okay to tell me as much as you want. Your ambassador is a strong man.”

“Yes! I think so! But wouldn’t it be better if we could help the Ambassador? You were always busy in the past. You’ve been smiling a lot these days and have some free time. So we will try harder.”

“Hmm… I see. Sounds good, right?

“Are you jealous?”

“…I can’t say no. Ugh. I get hit here and get kicked there, so I have to play with the guest owner.”

As Chaejin approached me with a smile, I pointed to the medicine.

“I don’t have time to play, so let’s clean that up together.”

“Uhuhu~. Yes~!”

“…I will help too.”

“Oh! Me too!”

It would be nice if you could help me.