episode_0083

With the funds I earned last time, I purchased herbal seeds to grow new medicines and prepared materials to make more luxurious sachets.

Still, with quite a bit of money remaining, what Hongseongmun decided to do was to renovate the buildings and facilities at Hongseongmun that had been left alone until now.

Not only buildings that may collapse at any moment, but also rebuilding ruined buildings, repairing barriers, and building new training buildings and training grounds.

Over the past few days, they’ve ordered quite a bit of materials and are carrying out such a large-scale construction project.

“It must not have been easy… How did you pull it off?”

“Ahaha… Actually, I requested it from the Murim Alliance. There is a talented architect.”

“Woman?”

“That’s right. Men cannot enter Hongseong Mountain carelessly and stay there for long.”

“I see.”

“There are many sects in Murim that only have women.”

Of course, it doesn’t mean that I can’t spread a protective posture like the Hongseongmundo members did for me before.

However, the number was limited, so in the end, only female architects and workers could be called.

She said with a smile that she was able to get the job done quickly by inviting someone she knew from the Murim League.

“Amipara, Geomgak, etc. He also works in places like Yeohwagung.”

“Huh. That kind of person. I’d like to at least say hello…”

“Unfortunately, he passed away yesterday. You work really quickly. You can also get accommodations and meals at Hongseongmun…”

no wonder.

If a foreigner came to Seomhwachon and got lodging there, it would be natural for me, as the owner, to not know.

How well did it go anyway?

When I saw it before, it was really old. Still, I hope it is made to a level where people can live.

“Hmm? what? When did you guys come?”

At that time, Chaejin walked out of the guest room. Hongryeon glanced at her and held out a piece of paper from her arms.

“What is it?”

“…Because the renovation of Hong Seong-moon’s buildings has been completed.”

“Oh… Oh. really? There?”

“Yes.”

I think Chaejin also knew at least what Hongseongmun looked like in the past. She smiled and nodded.

“Okay. I heard that people from Hongseongmun are directly invited to Munwoljeong, so I can’t help but go.”

“Huh? sister. Where are you going?”

The one who came out from behind was Chae-ryeon. Come to think of it, is this your first time meeting Chae-ryeon?

While Sayoon and Chaeryeon were looking at each other in confusion, I spoke calmly.

“This is Hong Seong-moon’s youngest child, Sayoon. And Sayoon. This is Moonwoljeong’s Chaeryeon Sojeo.”

“…Uh. Bar, nice to meet you.”

Chae-ryeon stared blankly at Sayun, who nodded in greeting.

In the bright moon of heaven, Sayun and Chae-ryeon were rivals.

Of course, it’s not that kind of relationship now.

Could it be that Chae-ryeon and Sayun are staring at each other because they are feeling that?

Since they are similar in age, they may be feeling a sense of favoritism.

While Chae-ryeon and Sayun looked at each other, worried that unnecessary friction would arise, they smiled brightly at almost the same time.

“Nice to meet you. This is Moonwoljeong’s Chaeryeon.”

“This is Hong Seong-moon’s Sayoon.”

Contrary to what I thought, the two were just purely fighting. And then he glanced up at me.

“Why are you looking at this?”

“It’s nothing. Rather… you said Sayoon, right? You seem quite capable. How about having a drink later?”

I wonder who isn’t Chaejin’s younger brother. Seeing Chae-ryeon suggesting a dance, Sayun was embarrassed and turned her eyes to Hong-ryeon, but she just smiled.

“The time will come soon.”

“Okay.”

It seems that Chae-ryeon knew that she couldn’t dance with Sayun right now. Maybe that’s why she just smiled calmly and walked away.

I promise to do so in the future.

“I don’t know when that will be, but I will happily wait. Hehehe. Let’s talk more comfortably next time.”

As Chae-ryun, who spoke simply, stepped back, Chae-jin shrugged her shoulders.

“So? Is it okay if I go with the guest tomorrow?”

“Ah. okay. Guest owner. I hope you come.”

“Of course I will go.”

No matter what happens, I have to go.

The thought of entering Hongseongmun Gate for the first time in a long time makes me feel quite good. I tried to hide my excitement, but I couldn’t help but hum.

While I was humming and working, I heard a knock on the door. When I looked up, it was Chaejin.

“What’s going on?”

“When you go to Hongseongmun Gate tomorrow, you don’t plan on going empty-handed, do you?”

“That’s right.”

If you are invited to something good, there is nothing more rude than leaving empty-handed.

“What do you plan on taking?”

“I would like to bring you some cloth. If the buildings have changed, wouldn’t it be right for the clothes to also change?”

Of course, I would like to give her new clothes as a gift, but if I did that, she wouldn’t receive them, and it wouldn’t be attractive in the eyes of someone with Hongryeon’s level of skill.

So, I was thinking of giving her some good fabric that would satisfy her.

A while ago, Cheonghoe Sangdan sent me some good fabric, and I was wondering what kind of excuse I should give it to, but it worked out well.

“Are you thinking about a gift too?”

“That’s right… Moonwoljeong’s great disciple has received an official invitation, so he can’t go empty-handed.”

“I thought there was hostility towards Hong Seong-moon.”

“It’s not particularly hostile. That’s what a family rival is, right?”

Chaejin shrugged and gently sat down on the chair. And then he shook his legs gently.

“I just want to beat them.”

“That’s good. Then, let’s get along well with Hongryeon…”

“That’s not it. Hehehe. Well, leave that for a later story… But what should I really take?”

I think it’s a real concern. Seeing her thinking deeply, I got up from my seat and put on my long clothes.

“Where are you going?”

“If you think about it here, you won’t get an answer. Let’s go out for a moment. If you look around a bit, you’ll find some answer.”

“Huh? Aren’t you busy?”

“As I said before, I will always lend a hand when you are having a hard time.”

“……”

Chaejin looked at me blankly and then smiled. It was a very kind and comfortable smile.

“…Thank you.”

“Something like this. ruler. Let’s go.”

I went outside with Chaejin. We walked leisurely and arrived at the market street.

Perhaps because it has been developing recently, the number of products in the market has increased somewhat.

However, perhaps because the number of daily necessities and food items has increased, there seems to be no suitable gift to give to Hong Seong-moon.

Of course, they would have accepted it with a smile, but it wasn’t enough to satisfy Chae-jin, who was talking about Moon Wol-jeong’s pride, so we headed to Changju’s workshop.

“Oh! Welcome!”

As always, Changju welcomed us with a free-spirited attitude. Is he working on something? There were quite a few materials on her workbench, as well as several strange-looking amulets.

“What is that?”

“Ah. Guardianship Department. I am making it at the request of the prefectural government. And the guest owner. I think the amulet you ordered will take a little more time.”

“It doesn’t matter, just take your time.”

It’s not particularly urgent right now. When I said this with a smile, Changju smiled and then turned his eyes to Chaejin.

“So. What did our Lady Chae need for you?”

“I was looking for something to send as a gift to Hongseongmun…”

“Wow… that’s a bit surprising. anyway. It’s a gift. When it comes to gifts, amulets are the best. I have some set aside for sale, so take your pick.”

Changju took out several boxes from the drawer. When Chae-jin, who was looking at the amulets inside, looked puzzled, Chang-ju naturally explained.

The amulets that Changju showed were amulets of reasonable price. The guardian department, the reinforcement department, etc.

These were amulets that could be purchased from general amulet dealers, such as those that purified the mind when doing fortune telling, and their prices ranged from one nyang of gold to ten nyang of silver.

“Hmm… give me this.”

Chae-jin, who received the amulets such as Guardian, Strengthen, and Stabilization, held out a slip. Chae-jin looked at me, smiling at Chang-ju, who said there was no need to go back because the price was just right.

“Would you like one?”

“I already have a few.”

I received some from Changju before. Then she nodded and grinned.

“Good. Then, if anything happens, put on a security guard and shout my name. I’ll run to you anytime.”

This is so believable I feel like crying.

I nodded to the giggling Chaejin and looked at Changju.

She was happy that she had earned a lot of money, and when I looked at her, she tilted her head.

“Why?”

“I was planning to tell you later. Island Village may become dangerous sooner or later. So…”

“Really? Then I have to fight too.”

“…I was going to ask you for help.”

“I’m a resident here too, and I’m a respected official. Although it is a non-regular worker.”

Changju grinned and tapped his amulet box.

“If the enemy ever enters Seomhwa Village, my talisman will come in handy, so look forward to it.”

After meeting with Changju, we headed to the sword room.

Is it because I received a new iron? In the sword room where new equipment was added, Noya told me to pick out anything I needed, but since I heard that he had recently bought a new sword at Hongseongmun, there seemed to be no need to buy more.

The equipment of Chae-jin, Chae-ryeon, and Moonlight Troopers is better than what is sold here, so it is meaningless.

“Then, can I use this amulet as a gift?”

“Wouldn’t that be fine?”

“That’s right.”

When I returned to the guest house, Chaejin put an amulet in my pocket and quickly went inside, then turned slightly and looked at me as if to welcome me.

When I took it out, it turned out to be a guardian unit that she had purchased separately.

“It’s a gift for coming with me.”

“…Thank you.”

I didn’t really want this.

Chaejin smiled at me as she greeted me.

“I am more grateful.”