episode_0145

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What kind of education do the female children of the imperial family receive and how do they grow?

From a young age, he cultivated his culture by learning poetry, calligraphy, and painting, and from a young age, he trained his body with the royal family’s vision training method.

They grow up hearing only good things, eating only good things, and learning only good things.

“Anyone who receives such a royal wife must be fully aware of how lucky they are and how honored they are.”

“I see.”

She nodded as if she understood, but the middle-aged court lady looked like she had a lot to say but would not say it. At that time, the surroundings suddenly became noisy. In the middle of the night, the court ladies who seemed to be walking around in a hurry came running in.

“What’s the fuss!”

“Mother in law! Quickly!”

The middle-aged court lady asked for understanding for a moment with a disapproving expression and then disappeared. What happened? As I looked at the middle-aged court lady who appeared with a pale, tired face, I had a hunch that this was not an ordinary incident.

What on earth happened that made the court ladies, who boasted such strictness as if they had been possessed by a high elf, unable to hide their confusion?

I felt like a company commander who was suddenly notified of a visit by the Chief of Staff.

“Hmm…!”

“Oh, you have come..! Lungs..no…um…”

Someone entered the room, the court ladies all bowed their heads in greeting, and the court lady also stuttered.

Two people entered the room.

Are they internal officers? One person was standing behind him, dead in his head, and the court ladies were bowing their heads towards the person standing in front. I don’t know who it is, but seeing the court ladies in Gungcheongjeon go out in such a low posture, I guess they must be quite high-ranking people in the imperial palace.

First of all, I tried to take things lightly.

A man staring at me even though I said hello. He was very upset right now and had an expression on his face that was shouting that he was very displeased with me.

Hmm…is he related to the royal family? It is clear that he is an unusual person, not only because his face has an uncanny resemblance to Hyeok Kirin, but also because the court ladies at Gungcheongjeon are embarrassed.

“Nice to meet you!”

“…Oh, yes, nice to meet you. It is called Hocheonan, a Sichuan ronin.”

“Hmm! That’s right, I’m a Naegwan… I’m a Naegwan… I’m called Dujak!”

It feels like something just came up with a name. As an experienced person who has made up various pseudonyms, I smelled like a beginner, but I pretended not to notice. Anyone who can proudly use a pseudonym in the imperial palace in front of the court ladies must have a good reason for doing so.

This may not be an unexpected situation that the palace maids had prepared for, but since they had done so many unexpected things over the past two days, their composure was not disturbed by anything.

It’s like a state of liberation.

I just decided to respond appropriately no matter what happens in this imperial palace.

“Hmph. It seems like I unintentionally disturbed the court ladies in Gungcheongjeon. Originally, the eunuchs never came down to Gungcheongjeon, but there was an opinion that it would be better for His Majesty’s guests to be served by eunuchs of the same gender, so I decided to briefly join in on the events at Gungcheongjeon as an example.”

“I am truly honored that the internal affairs department cares so much. Dujak Naegwan…”

“Hehehe, is there such a thing as Gwangyoung? I just don’t know if I was the one who got in the way.”

“No. I was just about to finish my education.”

“Oh, that went really well. Can we talk over a cup of tea?”

“Of course.”

The court ladies brought out tea and retreated. A person named Dujak sat at the table with me, and the other eunuch sat behind me. Well, you probably have a rank among the internal officers, but your boss looks ten years younger.

“Hmm. So, is it worth living in Gungcheongjeon?”

“Yes. As a ronin, where would you go to get treated like this? I am just grateful for the excellent hospitality. The court ladies were friendly and the food was delicious.”

“I see.”

Dujak was lost in thought. I looked at the two pieces and looked at the inner city building behind me. The face I glanced at gave me the impression that I had seen it somewhere…Useup. I think I look like someone, but I can’t remember.

“Do you have any business for the main office?”

The eunuch who made eye contact spoke to me and I waved my hand shyly.

“Haha, no. Well…the impression was familiar, so I just looked at it for a moment. I feel like I resemble someone I know.”

“Hoo. exactly? The name of this naekwan is Hwigyeong.”

“…Um.”

There was no name that came to mind. While exchanging shy glances with Hwi-kyung, Du-jak came out of his thoughts and spoke.

“Yes. Still, wouldn’t it be a pretty stuffy environment if you were a martial artist?”

“You can’t deny it. I can lightly warm up, but my hands are itching because I can’t swing the sword.”

“Yes…your hands must be itching.”

Duzak looks at me with needlessly meaningful eyes flashing. This was a trap question, but did I step on it?

“Haha, at best it is a first-class level, but that is why daily training is precious. Fortunately, we are in a position where we can achieve sufficient results with just fortune telling.”

“Hehe. yes. It’s no wonder my hands were itching. I didn’t mean to criticize you.”

“Hahaha, thank you for understanding.”

“Hahaha! Yes, my hands must be itching, hahahaha!”

Dujak just laughs while repeating that his hands keep itching for something. I feel an evil energy that is somewhat similar to life… Do I plan on continuing to come here in the future?

You must be tired when you come.

I sighed inwardly, sensing that life in the imperial palace would become even more difficult.

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“Welcome. Brother.”

“Phew. Yes.”

Yu-kyung looked at Hyeok-ki-rin with pitiful eyes. I felt sad when I thought about the situation of Hyeok Kirin, who gave his heart to Ho Cheon-an, a serial gambler who was already itching to do so, even though he made an excuse for not doing so.

“How can you look so worried?”

“No…no.”

“Hehe, brother. Please reveal your secret to this younger brother. Aren’t you my one and only younger brother?”

“Yuya….”

Yu-kyung’s heart was touched as she watched Hyeok-ki-rin say something extraordinary. He is such a good kid who cares for others. But I couldn’t give such a child to a gambler like Ho Cheon-an.

Yu-kyung made up her mind.

‘Marriage is good. Connecting with the person that child likes? good night. No, it’s not that good, but I can accept it. But with a guy like that…! It doesn’t continue! ‘This is neglecting Yuya’s misfortune!’

Yu-kyung thought about Ho Cheon-an for a moment.

They cheat and later lose on purpose.

This is…a job?

All the hard-earned money is poured into gambling dens.

Is this…a hobby?

Just thinking about it made me dizzy! No matter how much I thought about it, I couldn’t imagine that Hyuk Kirin, who was connected to Ho Cheon-an, would achieve a truly happy future. No matter how hard I try to run the happiness circuit, all I get is smoke and a burnt smell!

After organizing her thoughts, Yu-kyung opened her mouth.

“The son of the Cheong family has fallen into gambling these days. In addition, the problem of young people falling into gambling these days is a serious problem.”

“Ah, is that so. That’s definitely a big deal.”

“Yes. Gambling is completely useless! Even if you win money, you will only lose your grit due to poor income, and if you lose money, you will lose the wealth accumulated over three generations in one month. I really want to ban it by national law.”

“Well…but it would be unreasonable to ban it by national law.”

As Hyuk Kirin shook his head with a wry smile, Yu-kyung’s eyes sparkled. I felt sorry for my younger sister who was giving me pure advice, but now was my chance.

“Uh-huh! I’m shocked that you advocate gambling! I’ve never heard of a person who made a fortune through gambling, but I’ve heard countless times about someone ruining a family through gambling!”

“Hmm….”

Hyuk Kirin mumbled. In fact, the only person Hyeok Kirin knew who gambled was Ho Cheon-an, and that Ho Cheon-an was a person who won over a hundred nyang of gold a day.

I’ve never heard a rumor about someone who made a fortune through gambling, but I’ve seen it firsthand. Thinking like that, Hyeok Kirin smiled bitterly.

“I heard that the person who came with me was a ronin. You enjoy gambling quite a bit, right? By any chance, haven’t you also dabbled in gambling?”

“Haha, I did learn a trick.”

“….What?!”

Yu-kyung’s voice suddenly trembled. That bastard… even made my innocent little brother gamble? Sparks flew from Yu-kyung’s eyes, but Hyeok-ki-rin reached out for the refreshments without any guess of Yu-kyung’s feelings.

The round shape resembled a coin.

“Now take a look!”

As Hyuk Kirin crossed his hands, the refreshments were completely gone. Yu-kyung saw that and opened her eyes wide. Hyeok Gi-rin, who showed that there was nothing in his hand, turned his palm over again and there was a snack on top of it.

Although not as passionate as the Zen masters, Hyeok Kirin also learned simple dexterity for the children. Among them, the one he showed Yu-kyung was a simple way to hide coins.

“Ho This is a dexterity learned from a ronin. If you show it to children, they will be very shocked.”

“…hehe.”

“Although dexterity is used in gambling, dexterity depends on the use. When Ho Rongin gives sweets to the children of the Jeomchang faction…”

Hyuk Kirin told the story about Ho Cheon-an’s magic performance, and Yu-kyung listened while clenching her fists and barely managing her expression.

However, only one thought lingered in Yu-kyung’s head.

‘This bastard…how dare he teach my younger brother the tricks of the gambling world…!’

I should have noticed that the Jeomchang sect taught gambling techniques to Zen masters, but I never thought that it would have extended its influence to Hyeok Kirin as well.

You crazy gambler!

“Yuya!”

Yu-kyung could not stand it anymore and raised her voice. Hyeok Kirin, who was excitedly explaining how the children were taught to get rid of Hocheonan’s party, fell silent in surprise.

“How dare you defend gambling technology! Did you even forget the words ‘hard work, hard work and hard work’? If you get close to something black, it will turn black, so would you use it if you got close to it to use a wrong technique to deceive others at a gambling table?”

“…Brother. So, wasn’t I just explaining the correct usage?”

“Does that mean that black becomes white? Refining such skills is in itself akin to gambling, so one day you will be greatly surprised!”

Hyuk Kirin and Yu Kyeong’s eyes met. The friendly atmosphere had already completely disappeared, and only the heavy gazes they looked at each other remained.

“Beware of that person called Rongin! Since I am addicted to gambling to my very core, someday I will be embarrassed at the gambling table and will be very upset!”

“Ha.”

Hyeok Kirin laughed because he was dumbfounded. That Hocheon-an… loses money at the gambling table?

“Ho You will not be in danger at the gambling table. Because he is a person who knows enough self-control. I have full faith in Ho Rongin.”

Hyuk Kirin couldn’t even imagine Ho Cheon-an losing at the gambling table. He is a person who earns a hundred nyang worth of gold per day and possesses skills that are difficult for even a master of the police to detect.

What you need to control is things other than gambling. If you’re worried about picking too big and being harmed by an angry opponent, you’re probably worried.

“Heh heh…!”

Yu-kyung, who read Hyuk Kirin’s absolute trust in Ho Cheon-an, grabbed the back of his neck.

Having been at the gambling table for a long time, it was natural to become somewhat skilled at gambling. No, seeing as he used gambling in various situations, I recognized that he had excellent gambling skills.

However, Ho Cheon-an’s gambling skills were not the problem. The problem in itself was that he gambled until he became penniless every day for five years. Where will my habits go? Looking at his recent activities, he has been practicing martial arts sincerely, but if the opportunity to train in the Jeomchang sect opens up, anyone will train martial arts diligently!

Yu-gyeong was in a heartbroken state when she saw Ho Cheon-an, who was just wondering if his hands were itching because he wanted to gamble, but then blurted out his words by saying that he was talking about martial arts training.

‘That guy named Ho Cheon-an is someone who will one day ruin my life through gambling!’

Yu-kyung, whose thoughts had gone that far, was shocked.

What if Ho Cheon-an causes a major accident due to gambling? And what if Hyuk Kirin finds out about Ho Cheon-an’s scandalous behavior?

Won’t my pride just drop? At least he wouldn’t show absolute trust like he does now.

“Phew…yeah. I’m sorry for raising my voice carelessly.”

“….No. Brother. I also had no manners.”

“No. A Sichuan nang named Ho Cheon-an is also an acquaintance of yours, but I failed to take your position into consideration. He must have shown you that he can be trusted.”

“I’m glad you understand.”

In an awkward atmosphere, the siblings drank tea as if they had made a promise. He praised the aroma of the tea and the taste of the refreshments.

However, in Yu-kyung’s head, a plan was gradually being formed on how to cook Hocheonan.

“Hehe, the moon is so beautiful today.”

“I see. It’s a unique feeling to look at the moon while sharing tea and refreshments at night like this. I guess I should be thankful to Yuya.”

Yu-kyung’s thoughts gradually deepened as she praised the moon.