episode_0152

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Jeez. Jeez.

Yu-kyung thought as she forced herself to walk steadily.

‘This is why…people must use their minds wisely.’

Yu-kyung lamented.

This is the price you pay for taking out your anger on yesterday’s events to the officials!

What did the ministers do wrong in today’s state affairs? It wasn’t really like that. They came up with a business plan that they thought was most urgent using the suddenly created budget, and each side just argued for their justification.

It could be said that the ministers diligently did their job.

‘You’re being punished…!’

If he had continued state affairs with calm criticism instead of venting his anger to his ministers, the current meeting would have been delayed by one or two days. To that extent, Sima Gyeong-hwi would have accepted Hyuk Kirin’s anger, and Yu-gyeong would have been able to face Hyuk Kirin who was even more angry.

The fact that he came up with the idea of using Sima Jinghui as a shield was far from kind, but unfortunately, there was no one around Yugyeong to point out such a fact.

Yu-gyeong arrives at Gungcheongjeon feeling like a cow being dragged to the slaughterhouse.

“Your Majesty, I will guide you to the training hall.”

“…the training ground…you mean?”

Yu-kyung’s voice suddenly trembled. It’s not a room, it’s a training room?

“Pretty sweet!”

Uddangtangtangtang!!

Just as you were about to enter the training ground, you heard the sound of a short-haired horse and a person rolling! The steps of the court lady who was guiding Yu-kyung and Yu-kyung stopped.

gulp.

The court lady and Yu-gyeong swallowed their dry saliva once and hurried their steps.

What Yu-gyeong saw upon entering the training hall was the back of Hyeok-ki-rin standing quietly and his classmate, Admiral Sima-gyeong-hui, lying crumpled and badly crumpled on the floor.

The black alumni uniform, which attracts glances of envy and fear, has already been pickled into dust for a long time! This indicated that he had not rolled on the floor once or twice.

“Did your brother come?”

Yu-kyung trembled as she heard her younger brother’s cold tone for the first time.

gulp.

Sima Gyeong-hwi, who was writhing on the floor, raised his head and looked at Yu-gyeong.

Sima Qinghui’s eyes were dead.

Sima Qinghui, who had the eyes of a fish dragged on the water, opened his mouth. A wordless cry with only the mouth shut. Even though Yu-gyeong had never learned the art of solo fighting, he was somehow able to understand what Sima Kyung-hwi wanted to say.

Run… run… away…

Sima Qinghui, who left his last words, seemed to have run out of strength and did not move again with his head down.

Yu-gyeong, seeing Sima Gyeong-hwi like that, closed her eyes tightly.

Oh, I died today!

“It’s a sad day that my brother didn’t learn martial arts.”

That’s right, this brother didn’t learn martial arts. So, instead of clenching your fists, why don’t you just say it with words?

Yu-kyung keeps clenching and unclenching her fists, but she can’t bring herself to say it out loud and just keeps thinking to herself.

“After sweating a lot, you must have felt a little healthier. The Admiral must have come to his senses, but it’s a pity that he can’t do the same for you.”

Hyuk Kirin, who seemed a little refreshed perhaps because he had moved his body, looked at Yu-kyung with a cool smile. Yu-kyung, who received that gaze, felt her body tremble.

“What on earth were you thinking when you did this?”

“Mi, I’m sorry…”

“Ho What benefit would it be to your brother to trap the warrior, so you did such a thing! No matter how much your brother is the owner of this palace, how can you do something that disturbs the palace’s rules…!”

Yu-kyung lowered her head. In fact, what happened to Ho Cheon-an was something that even a hundred people had nothing to say.

“You spoke too positively about gambling that day. So, I wanted to let people know how dangerous gambling is…”

“Brother. I too have already expired the terms and conditions a long time ago. How long are you going to treat me like a child?”

“But…”

However, I couldn’t help but feel worried, like a child thrown into the water. The fact that she gave her heart to Ho Cheon-an was itself a cause for concern for Yu-kyung.

“I don’t know how I’ll be able to see Ho Rongin’s face starting tomorrow! What can I say! Should I tell you that my brother and my classmate, Admiral, came forward and tried to disgrace you, Ho Rongin, in order to make me aware of gambling?”

“….”

“You complained that you were so busy with government affairs, but I guess you had time to go out and cajole Mr. Ho! Also, what about last night? You said you were tired and needed to rest, and then went to watch Ho Nangin get into trouble?”

Yu-kyung is silent with her head down. Even though Hyuk Kirin was fuming and getting angry, he felt his heart weaken at the sight.

Even though I hated him, my brother was still my brother.

Just as Yu-kyung cared for Hyuk Kirin, Hyuk Kirin also cared for Yu-kyung. If Hyuk Kirin had not truly cared for Yu-gyeong, he would not have thought of leaving the comfortable nest of the imperial palace and living as a martial artist.

‘You must have been treated harshly by warrior Ho last night.’

I didn’t hear the details of yesterday, but it was obvious even without looking and I could understand it without listening. Ho Cheon-an was the one who could go into the middle of enemy lines and collect gold in bunches, and when it came to gambling, it was Ho Cheon-an who could easily fool even the Hwa-gyeong master and match the Hyeon-gyeong master.

Since Yu-kyung stepped forward and was organized by her classmate, she must have prepared a great gambling game… but it was Yu-kyung who was robbed, and Ho Cheon-an’s nature would not have let it go.

“Brother.”

Should I stop scolding you for now? While arguing with Sima Gyeong-hui, his anger was somewhat relieved. Even resolving this situation would be difficult for Yu-kyung. That would be enough punishment.

With that in mind, Hyeok Kirin, who was about to end this situation for now, frowned when he saw Yoo Kyeong not reacting.

“…Brother, are you listening?”

“I…no matter how much I think about it, it’s difficult.”

“What do you mean?”

“Accepting a person named Ho Cheon-an as a brother-in-law.”

Hyuk Kirin froze with his arms crossed.

Now…your brother…what?

While Hyuk Kirin froze after hearing something completely unexpected, Yu-kyung raised her head.

Everything that happened has already reached Hyeok Gi-rin’s ears. So, is there any need to secretly evaluate Ho Cheon-an? Rather… let’s open up everything and talk to Hyuk Kirin.

“To be honest, I didn’t like that guy named Ho Cheon-an as your partner! Even from! Martial arts skills! What I’m doing now! Even enjoying gambling! So I planned the same thing as yesterday!”

“What, what..”

Hyuk Kirin’s face became as hot as a crimson. What is this brother talking about?

“Yesterday, I personally saw a person named Ho Cheon-an gambling. Seeing that scene in person, I couldn’t at least see this person as a lowly person who was engaging in mischief or gambling. Okay, so starting today, I decided to see what he is like!”

“Brother! What on earth are you talking about?”

“Listen! I can’t give up this part of me!”

“No..!”

What is this brother talking about now? Who likes who? And the sire? Since when did you start thinking that they were dating with the assumption of marriage?

Hyuk Kirin couldn’t overcome the rising shame and stamped his feet. However, Yu-kyung paid no heed to Hyeok-ki-rin’s attitude and spoke passionately.

“I know it may seem insincere to say this right after making up the same thing as yesterday! But my brother never ceases to worry about whether he and you will be able to live a truly happy life together!”

Yu-kyung spoke passionately and nodded. Yes, this was correct. In the end, what was the fundamental reason for trying to trap Hocheon-an into a gambling den? This was because it was thought that it would be unfortunate if a writer named Ho Cheon-an and Hyeok Gi-rin were connected.

But was that judgment accurate? Not at all. It was just that he couldn’t accept the fact that his younger brother was dating someone, so he picked on people’s flaws and tried to force those flaws open.

But Yu-kyung also felt unfair.

I wish I had a more wealthy person in mind. Why is it that he is a Sichuan warrior, a first-class warrior, and a gambling addict, or rather, a gambling expert?

Yes, I admit that Ho Cheon-an’s gambling skills are truly world-class. but…

It would be better if you were the best farmer in the world or the best chef in the world. After all, what is the best thing in the world when it comes to gambling?

It was so embarrassing that I couldn’t reveal it anywhere. For a moment, Yu-kyung imagined a time when Ho Cheon-an and Hyuk Kirin were connected, and Ho Cheon-an’s talent was revealed.

[I heard that your sire has the best hand skills in the world?]

[Don’t even talk about it, they say you’re no match for a hundred gamblers! It can be said that it is literally a hundred per day!]

[I heard that changing cards is amazing. I hope I can experience that skill sometime. Ha ha ha ha ha!]

A conversation that makes you dizzy just thinking about it!

This fact…how can we easily accept it? The fact that Hyuk Kirin has someone in his heart is shocking to Yu-kyung, but the identity of Ho Cheon-an that Hyuk Kirin has in mind is even more shocking…

“Please give this brother time and opportunity to accept the existence of Hocheonan! This time, I want to see his personality and character and see if you can be happy when he truly connects with you! It may be my brother’s main plan…! This is my true feeling!”

I needed time to accept the person called Ho Cheon-an into my heart.

With burning eyes, Yu-kyung looked at Hyuk Kirin, who was stomping his feet and gaping.

“Are you crazy! Brother! Me and Ho Rongin are not that kind of relationship!”

Yu-kyung made a puzzled expression for a moment. Now…you’re saying that? Seeing that expression, Hyeok Kirin stomped his foot and lost his temper.

“What is that expression now!”

“No…I’m just beating Sima Gyeong-hwi for trapping my friend…”

“It was natural! I can’t believe you did that to the guest who came with me!”

“So, I like that…”

Looking at Yu-kyung questioning her in an absent-minded tone, Hyeok Kirin felt as if his face was on fire. That’s right! Because your brother is saying strange things! Although Hocheonan appeared in my delusion for a moment! I thought he would really take good care of the kids!

It was really just a passing feeling.

“You’re saying that because you know what I’m doing!”

Hyuk Kirin glared at Yu-kyeong with a twinkle in his eye. When I thought about it, the reason I became aware of Ho Cheon-an and had strange thoughts was because Yu-kyung brought up the topic of marriage.

His anger rose to the top of his head at the thought that the person who had caused him such agony was making it a fait accompli that he would marry Ho Cheon-an by playing drums and drums all by himself.

“I really, really hate things like you!”

“What…what..?”

“I said I really don’t like things like you! I don’t even want to see you like that!!”

Hyuk Kirin delivered the finishing blow to Yu-kyung, whose mouth was wide open.

“Please do not even step towards Gungcheongjeon for the time being!!”

Then he left the place blankly.

Yu-kyung froze like a pumice stone on the spot.

I… don’t like it…? You don’t want to see me again..? Don’t come visit me…?

Hehehe.

A gust of wind swept over the frozen Yu-kyung and the unconscious Sima Kyung-hwi.