episode_0156

It’s a struggle.

This would be the perfect situation to use that word.

Because it changed from the hospitality of a beggar to the hospitality of a king in an instant.

It was a special room that even Namgungji could not enter due to lack of money.

The spoons were gold spoons, and the tableware was blue and white porcelain, which clearly shows the skill of a master craftsman.

What about food?

Baekseru’s food was always excellent, but this time it felt even more special.

When Namgungji was thinking hard about what had changed.

The man suddenly said.

“It’s the Paljin (八珍).”

“Pa, Paljin?”

Namgungji’s mouth dropped open.

What is Paljin?

These are eight foods that are said to be rare in the world, such as bear paws, monkey lips, leopard placenta, and carp tail.

Of course, it was extremely expensive, so most people didn’t dare to eat it even if they wanted to.

But the precious Paljin was served as a snack.

It was Namgungji’s first time experiencing it.

Lastly, alcohol.

This was something Namgungji also knew.

Gongjeonggongju (古井贡酒), Anhui’s famous liquor and one of the top ten liquors in the Central Plains.

It was a rare and expensive wine that was presented even to the emperor, but as the grand duke of the Anhui Nangong family, Nangongji had drank quite a bit of it.

However.

Since I have never had a drink with such a precious and special side dish, I knew that even if it were the same drink, the taste would be even more special.

I felt like pouring alcohol and snacks into my mouth right away, but Namgungji of the world also noticed.

It was natural.

Because it is not your money.

Namgungji swallowed the saliva that was forming in his mouth and spoke to the man.

“Hmm… Look, execution leader.”

Namgoongji treats a man who appears to be his age with half-respect by calling him executioner?

This rarely happens.

Especially in Anhui.

This is because the other person recognizes your identity first and then bows down to you.

Therefore, this situation was awkward for Namgoongji.

But it wasn’t just because it was awkward to be careful about what I said.

Because the man had an atmosphere that made it difficult to treat him carelessly.

I don’t know if it was because of the huge amount of money I saw earlier, but it was anyway.

That is why the Great Prince Nangong of the world was being careful.

“Why are you doing that?”

The man answered calmly.

After seeing that, Namgoongji was convinced that the man did not know his identity.

It might be a foreigner.

Shall I reveal my identity first?

I had that thought, but I stopped because I felt like I was showing off my background to someone who showed favor at first sight.

This is because it seemed like there was no way to stand up.

“Well, first of all, thank you.”

As expected, these are words that are difficult to hear from Namgoongji.

After all, how often would the Grand Duke of Namgung say thank you to someone?

Being indebted to someone is itself not an easy task.

That difficult thing happened from the very beginning.

“There’s nothing to worry about. I did it because it was offensive to me.”

This time too, the man was calm.

Namgoongji brought up the story to the point where it was embarrassing.

While Namgungji was wondering how to continue speaking, the man opened his mouth again.

“Well, I was drawn to it because it seemed like we were in the same category.”

Same type?

A doubt appeared in Namgungji’s eyes.

“What does that mean?”

“It means that you seem to be the type of person who knows the arts.”

I know the arts.

It may sound cool, but to put it bluntly, it means that he knows how to play well.

I drink a lot and hang out with women.

A word mainly used by Parakho and Hanryang.

Namgungji looked surprised.

Because he didn’t look like that kind of person.

“Then I’ll just leave.”

As if he had finished speaking, the man turned his back and tried to leave.

Namgungji urgently called the man.

“Now, wait! What if I just go after the executioner orders it?”

“I didn’t order it.”

“What?”

“I just told you to treat your guests properly. That will be a treat from your executioner. Sleep well on your own.”

“No, what is that… … .”

The man just left, leaving Namgoongji embarrassed.

Nam Gung-ji stared blankly for a moment in the direction where the man had disappeared, as if he were dumbfounded.

“Huh, how could such a strange person… … .”

I felt like I was possessed by a ghost.

He disappeared without even a chance to ask his name.

“Ah, I don’t know. You have to eat what you have to eat.”

As if the past could not be helped, Namgungji sat down and began to drink and drink like a storm.

***

I was full and the alcohol was spicy.

satisfactory condition.

However, in this state, there is something that naturally comes to mind next.

It’s a woman.

It is natural to think of a woman’s soft and sexy body.

It’s not for nothing that the colors stick together.

however.

… … I have no money.

That was the problem.

“Oh, really.”

puck!

Namgungji kicked a rolling stone with his foot as if he was annoyed.

Rationally, I should return to my hometown like this.

But it couldn’t be done.

Because my body was already heated by thoughts of women.

“… … Let’s just go for now.”

In this way, Namgungji eventually moved to Giru.

***

Cheonsangru (天上樓).

It was the best base in Anhui.

A place famous for its good water.

Of course, it was Namgungji’s regular giru.

Normally, regardless of whether I had money or not, I would have approached him curiously and shouted, “Come here.”

But I couldn’t do that this time.

It was natural.

Because that’s what happened at Baekseru just before that.

As long as we are human, we have no choice but to be disturbed.

Moreover, there was a lot of trauma piled up in Cheonsangru as well.

‘Oh, I’m going crazy.’

I came to the front of Cheonsangru, but my feet did not easily fall off.

Previously, I was lucky enough to have a phone call, but there’s no way that’s going to happen this time either.

If you suffer the humiliation of being treated poorly even at the base, you will definitely not want to live.

‘Oh, how dare you do that again?’

But in the end, sexual desire won.

This was because the woman’s body caught my eye and I couldn’t go back like this.

Nangongji clenched his fists and approached the gate of Cheonsangru with great force.

“Come here!”

Soon the gatekeeper came out and bowed.

“Oh my, the Archduke, are you here?”

Same greeting as if it were salty.

I became more anxious.

Somehow, it seems like this guy’s greeting is missing some soul.

‘Cha, it must be an illusion.’

Namgungji said, trying to suppress his anxiety.

“Humhum, yes. Please guide me quickly.”

That moment.

“, that thing over there… … .”

The gatekeeper scratches his head as if he is troubled.

Even the actions and words are the same.

“What, what is it?”

The anxiety on Namgoongji’s face reached its peak.

“… … Did you bring any money?”

Holy shit.

Namgungji closed his eyes tightly.

***

“… … .”

There were swear words, but I couldn’t swear.

Because there was a person in front of me.

No, a courtesan.

Namgungji felt like he had seen the bottom of an abyss that he should not have seen.

Contaminated water.

Because there was contaminated water in front of me that I had never thought existed in Cheonsangru, a place with good water.

The face was meju, the skin was like rice cake, and the body was extremely friendly.

A courtesan with a face and body like that… … ?

Namgungji felt like the world had turned upside down.

But I soon understood.

… … A courtesan who is not like that courtesan is an assassin.

A customer you don’t like, or rather, an assassin who feeds you shit.

The problem is that the assassin came to him.

No matter how much trauma there is, isn’t this too severe?

There is a minimum human duty between heaven and earth… … .

However, I couldn’t get up from my seat in anger.

… … Honestly, it was because the assassin in front of me was difficult.

“Hohoho, it is truly an honor to serve the Archduke like this. Come on, let’s take our time and unpack our clothes. The girl will give you a massage with sincerity, hohoho.”

“Ugh, uhuhuhuh!”

The sound of people dying.

That would be the case for anyone caught in the rough and generous hands of an assassin.

Nangungji looked at Samdocheon seriously.

That moment.

“Huh, what kind of human butcher is this? Why do I hear the sound of someone being grabbed?”

A sound I heard in my ears.

… … Is it an auditory hallucination?

It must be an auditory hallucination.

There’s no way I can hear that man’s voice again.

The moment I gave up on survival again.

Grumble.

The door suddenly opened.

“Oh my? What is it, customer? This is a huge disrespect! Get out now! Right now!”

The assassin protested with great force.

A situation in which anyone can’t help but flinch.

However, the man nodded somewhere and spoke.

“Jang Il, it looks like you are in the wrong place, so please move to the kitchen.”

“Yes, master.”

This time, a bear suddenly came in from behind.

The assassin also widened his eyes in surprise at the appearance of the bear.

It seems that it is not easy for both assassins and bears.

at that time.

The bear lifted the assassin and placed it on his shoulder.

“Uh, oh my? Hey, what are you doing? No, let go! Let go right now!”

An assassin struggling in confusion.

But the bear’s shoulder did not move.

“The courtesan is in the gibang, the pig is in the pig pen, and the chanmo is in the kitchen.”

“Tea, Chanmo? Hey, what is this Gomtaeng talking about now?”

“Go.”

“Yes, master.”

The bear disappeared out of the room majestically, like a hero.

Yes, hero.

In Namgung-ji’s eyes, the bear’s appearance was nothing short of a hero.

And another hero who brought that hero.

Namgungji clearly saw a light shining behind the man he had seen in Baekseru.

It wasn’t an illusion.

Because a real halo was shining in Namgoongji’s eyes.

Namgungji opened his mouth without realizing it.

“Tongue, execution… John Seongdaemyung… … .”

“What is the honorific pronoun? Let’s go to the room.”

“Go to the room… ?”

“Bang Soun.”

The three letters of that name clearly caught Namgungji’s ears.