episode_0156

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“I received a reply from my sister!”

Yu-kyung came to visit in the morning with an excited look on her face. Is Hyuk Kirin that good?

“You want to talk face to face! ha ha ha! Looks like your advice was effective!”

“I see. Congratulations.”

“Hehehe! This is all thanks to you!”

However, looking at Hyeok Kirin’s reaction yesterday, there was a bit of a problem. Hyeok Kirin was quite dissatisfied with Yu Kyeong in some aspects. I’m not sure exactly what part it is…

“Still, it seems too early to be happy.”

“Umm..?”

“It is true that Mr. Dujak’s sincerity paid off…but it is difficult to view the situation positively.”

Calmness returned to Yu-kyung’s complexion.

“Yes. Please tell me what you think. I will listen.”

“Because you wrote a letter, what do you think about the possibility that a reply was obligatory?”

Yu-kyung needed to raise the tension a bit. Looking at Hyuk Kirin yesterday, although he was dissatisfied, he probably thought it would be better to meet face to face rather than spend time like this without even meeting each other.

How Hyeok Kirin organized his thoughts while sending the letter is something I also don’t know.

I can only guess that Hyuk Kirin’s mind is complicated.

But what will happen if I meet Yu-kyung, who is so upset and so excited? Even if I were Hyuk Kirin, I think I would be quite upset.

There was a need to instill caution in Yu-kyung.

“Hmm. It didn’t feel like that.”

“Is that so? Even so, you probably still have feelings for your sister. We had such a big fight, but how could a few phrases make my heart melt like that?”

“That’s…right.”

Yugyeong nodded.

“Yes. I understand. From my sister’s point of view, she may have forgiven me reluctantly, but if I show too careless an attitude, she may become angry again. I’ll be keeping an eye on you for a while.”

“That’s it. Let go of your anger in moderation and achieve your goal.”

“I understand.”

Okay, this should be enough. At least the situation won’t get any worse.

As long as Hyuk Kirin was willing to reconcile and Yu Kyeong could remain cautious, reconciliation would be possible.

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“Hmm… It’s been a few days since we’ve seen each other at this time.”

“That’s right.”

Hyuk Kirin looked at the moon and then at Yu-kyung. There was not the slightest hint of malice in the way her brother was observing her.

All I could feel was a pure desire to be forgiven by my younger brother.

“Yuya. I feel sorry for this brother. I admit that I was just motivated.”

“I know that you did it out of respect for me. It’s just that the direction and method went too far.”

Feeling embarrassed by the rebuke, Yu-kyung took a sip of tea.

“Hehe. I don’t mind getting hurt, so it would be nice to at least see his face like this. Isn’t it precious time?”

Hyuk Kirin nodded silently, and Yu Kyung barely sighed inwardly. Since I’ve avoided being kicked out, I can let go of my anger little by little.

“The moon is pretty.”

“Sure. Even though it is a crescent moon, the night is bright.”

Hyeok Kirin’s heart was not completely relaxed. However, Hyeok Kirin did not argue any further. No, I might have to say that I can’t argue with it.

‘Even though I wrote countless letters… I can’t put my mind in order.’

The court lady thought about the words to the extent that she changed the paper dozens of times, but in the end, Hyeok Kirin could only say formal words and a request to meet first since she wanted to talk.

There were complaints about Yu-kyung, but she herself did not know exactly what those complaints were.

Looking at his face, I thought this inner dissatisfaction would change into some form, but it seems that it wasn’t such a simple matter.

Okay, let’s start with reconciliation. Time will solve this problem.

Hyukkirin said with a smile on his face.

“Yes. How was it?”

“What do you mean?”

“Didn’t you say that you had an intuition of Ronin’s skills? It must not have been an ordinary gambling place since the classmate planned it.”

“Uh…um..”

Yu-kyung froze and looked at Hyuk-ki-rin. Seeing that, Hyeok Gi-rin laughed and made fun of Yu-kyung.

“Hehe, I’m not criticizing you. I’ve had quite a few opportunities to see Ho Rongin’s skills, but I’ve never seen him sit down at the gambling table as a real gambler. It must have been a huge sight. I was extremely curious about that story.”

Yu-kyung blinked and said.

“It was great… but you’ve never been to a gambling house with Ho Cheon-an? Didn’t you learn the skills back then?”

“Haha. Warrior Ho is not the kind of person your brother thinks he is. He never suggested a gambling place to me or even asked me if I wanted to gamble. They just showed me dexterity for the sake of entertainment, like a performance, and I also wanted to show the performance to the children, so I asked them to teach me dexterity.”

“Yes. I’m glad I’m staying away from gambling.”

Yu-kyung breathes a sigh of relief. Looking at Yugyeong, Hyeok Kirin felt dissatisfaction stirring in his heart. However, because it was a weak wriggle, Hyeok Kirin ignored the movement.

“Kuhm…yeah. It’s an embarrassing story… but it was still really amazing. Have you heard of Cheonsangru? It is said to be the best place in Luoyang, and among them, the gambling hall on the second basement floor is said to be unrivaled among all the gambling halls in Luoyang..”

“Ho, so?”

“So….”

Yu-kyung carefully explained the story of Ho Cheon-an. It was embarrassing to tell with my own mouth how I had set a trap for Ho Cheon-an, but I accepted this as part of my punishment and continued talking with a red face.

And seeing Yu-kyung like that, Hyeok Kirin’s heart was relieved to some extent. When I saw my brother being punished unintentionally, I couldn’t help but laugh.

Above all, Hocheonan’s Gambling Warriors, which unfolded on the second basement floor of Cheonsangru, was an interesting story in itself.

Hosted by a classmate, it is a saga of an absolute gambler in the gambling world who single-handedly destroys Luoyang’s best gamblers and the best gambling houses, so what can I say?

Yu-kyung eagerly explained the situation at that time, and Hyuk Kirin listened to her words with sparkling eyes.

“So you’re saying that Warrior Ho won 300 gold coins in one day?”

“So it happened. With a calm expression, he handed 800 nyang of gold, including the stake, into Sima Qinghui’s arms. Seeing those gold pieces really made me feel unrealistic…”

Hyeok Gi-rin giggled as he saw Yu-kyeong making a dumbfounded expression. Yu-kyung also just laughed when she saw Hyuk Kirin smiling.

“I lifted both my hands and both feet at him. I don’t think the person’s character is bad…I won’t say anything.”

Hyuk Kirin glanced at Yu-kyung with a sallow expression.

“Brother! Do you really need to say that? The atmosphere was good just a moment ago.”

“Hehehe! I’m sorry.”

Yu-kyung felt confused when she saw that Hyeok-ki-rin’s face was slightly red, but she also ignored this part without mentioning it.

There was a slightly awkward atmosphere between the two, but the atmosphere itself was warmer than before.

In that atmosphere, Hyeok Kirin felt that some of the dissatisfaction that had been tangled in his mind were being tangled into one sentence, and he was worried. Is it better to say this now? We worked hard to reconcile, but is it right to bring up this topic?

After thinking about it for a while, Yu-kyung asked vaguely.

“Do you have any concerns?”

“…Maybe.”

“Then, tell me honestly. Isn’t it your brother?”

Hyeok Kirin hesitated a little before answering that question.

“Brother.”

“Hmm?”

“What would you do if I were told that I would live in Moorim for the rest of my life?”

Yu-kyung’s eyes sank. Hyuk Kirin asked again without taking his eyes off Yu-kyung.

“What would you think if I told you that I would live the rest of my life as Hyuk Kirin, the great disciple of the fortune-telling sect?”

Yu-kyung also looked into Hyeok-ki-rin’s eyes. Because of the sincerity contained in it, Yu-kyung changed her mind from telling a well-crafted lie to telling her true feelings honestly.

Because it was time to have an honest conversation rather than a superficial reconciliation.

“Let’s put those fleeting assumptions aside for a moment.”

Yu-kyung also looked at Hyuk Kirin with serious eyes.

“Yes. What do you want to know? Instead of trying to guess how your brother will react based on that assumption, let’s say everything we want to say.”

This time, Hyuk Kirin was speechless. Because the core of my heart has not yet become concrete enough to be able to clearly define it. Looking at Hyuk Kirin with a frustrated expression, Yu-kyung nodded.

“Yes. Let’s answer from one assumption first. I will die against it.”

“Why?”

“Because I believe that your return to the imperial family and your life as Princess Yuya will be the happiest thing for you.”

At that moment, Hyeok Gi-rin saw Yu-kyeong as an emperor, not just an older brother.

assurance.

Hyeok Kirin swallowed his saliva as he heard a voice filled with overwhelming confidence that seemed to not tolerate any objection or criticism, along with spirit like a mountain.

“I spent many years at Moorim. So, brother, do you think I was unhappy for all those years?”

“No.”

“Then…”

“Yes, I don’t know everything, but I heard news periodically. I know that you are living well in the Jeomchang faction. That I am hanging out with good-natured children along with Taoist monks with great personalities.”

Hyuk Kirin became frustrated and curious at the same time. Nevertheless, why is Yu-kyung opposed to living in the martial arts forest? How can I be so sure?

“I also don’t think that you are living an unhappy life right now. However, do you think that will be the same for you in the future?”

future.

“At the moment, she is just one of the later exponents, but as time goes by, she will become a leading member of the sect, and the issue of women who disguise themselves as men will gradually become more fatal.”

Hyukgirin was silent. Yu-kyung felt sad seeing Hyuk-ki-rin like that. But what can I do, since it has already started. It was something that had to be addressed at some point, and that was now.

“I heard from a classmate of mine that another expert in the field has been born recently, right? I don’t know why they’re keeping that fact a secret, but what’s important is the value and impact of being an expert in the field of police. Isn’t it natural that Jeomchang, who has two masters of Hyeongyeong, should rise to the center of martial arts?”

“….Yes.”

“Don’t you know better than me how rough Murim is and how rough the world is? The same goes for what happened in Sichuan Province this time. What would happen to you if the Jeomchang faction emerged as the center of martial arts?”

Hyeok Gi-rin thought about the question. I…what happens?

“Won’t the entire martial arts community rush in to keep the Jeomchang faction in check? They will turn a blind eye and try to find fault with the fortune-telling sect… and as a great disciple of the fortune-telling sect, won’t you also be on their list? What do you think would happen if you found out that you were a crossdresser?”

Hyuk Kirin couldn’t say anything. Yu-kyung closed her eyes as she saw Hyeok-ki-rin biting her lip.

“This is why I think I am happiest living in the imperial palace, not in the martial arts world. In the end, the higher you go in the world of martial arts, the more the fact that you are a cross-dressing woman and the fact that you are a princess will hold you back.”

Yu-kyung picked up the tea and took a gulp. The rough appearance that did not fit the dignity of an emperor represented Yu-gyeong’s feelings.

“I’m sorry and I’m sorry again. I am sorry for having to speak so harshly to you even though I know that you decided to go to Murim for my sake.”

Hyukkirin looked at the moon in silence.

Yu-kyung thought as she saw that. Most people find it difficult to just live one life. However, Hyeok Kirin was living two lives. Life as Princess Yuya. And his life as a martial artist, Hyeok Kirin.

Hyeok Kirin, who is maintaining a precarious balance between the two lives, must be full of worries arising from the two lives and the sense of gap between them.

Therefore, Yu-kyung just watched Hyuk Kirin in silence so that Hyuk Kirin could sort out his worries.

“Brother…Thank you for your kind words.”

Yu-kyung nodded silently, and Hyuk Kirin smiled a small smile as she looked at Yu-kyung.

“The moon is bright.”

“Yes. The moon is so bright.”

The two continued to talk until dawn after that.

The shadow on the two people’s faces did not disappear.