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I returned to Gungcheongjeon. And as soon as he took off his audience clothes, he ran towards Hyeok Kirin as if he were flying.

“How can this happen!”

“Well. Couldn’t someone please come and explain soon? I am also just a martial artist, so there is nothing I can know.”

When I saw Hyuk Kirin accept it with a smile, I felt a little betrayed, but it was true. Today, it was confirmed that Emperor Yugyeong was Du Jak. So, he made it clear that he knew that Dujak’s sister was Hyeok Kirin…

Hyeok Kirin will now know well that I have guessed his identity.

It’s important to keep it in mind even when everyone knows it, but… you still have to explain it.

As I was drinking tea in the pavilion where I met Du Zac and Sima Hui, with a frustrated heart, Sima Hui Jing appeared.

“Hwigyeong! What is this?”

“Hehe. I’m going to explain, so calm down.”

Sima Huijing greeted the court ladies, poured tea, and slowly opened his mouth.

“First of all…yeah. I should point out this part first. Duzak looks a lot like His Majesty the Emperor, doesn’t he? Even though he is a collateral, he looks just like His Majesty Yugyeong.”

“….Yes. I was surprised too.”

“As you may have guessed, Hyeok Kirin Daehyeop is a member of the royal family. It goes without saying, but it’s not something worth talking about outside.”

Is it that kind of setting? Yes, I understand the settings. Is it true that Du-jak is not an emperor, but is just a collateral lineage, and Hyeok Kirin is also a royal family member of a collateral lineage?

“And actually, I’m not just an introvert either. He was one of the alumni who disguised himself to protect Mr. Dujak. Then I came across some information about you…you must be in trouble.”

“What does it mean?”

I still don’t know Yu-kyung and Hyuk-ki-rin’s intentions. First of all, it looks like Sima Hui-jing is trying to explain everything, so let’s listen to his story.

“Wasn’t it intertwined with Yeo-il-ye’s small cooperatives and enlightenment? However, these days, there is a rumor going around in Moorim that a new Hyeongyeong master has been born in the Al-eum-al-eum Jeomchang faction. This happened to be at a time when you were teaching Zen masters. And to top it off, while conducting a business meeting in the imperial palace, Hyukkirin Daehyeop’s enlightenment was triggered…”

“…it is.”

I also tried to make an excuse to avoid the situation, but Sima Hui-gyeong nodded as if he knew everything.

“Yes, it’s a rumor. You can freely give enlightenment to another warrior… Hehe, your name is Ho Cheon-an, but as in the story, do you think you can see through other people’s enlightenment?”

I quenched my appetite. It’s kind of embarrassing to take it off.

“Anyway, you’re going to be in a lot of trouble thanks to this rumor. At best, I became an external advisor to the Geumui Committee, but I was quickly kicked out… so I apologize in advance.”

“….Hmm?”

Sima Huijing looked around in an exaggerated manner and called to me. As their faces got closer, Sima Huiqing began to speak softly.

“Actually, rumors about you have trickled down to the imperial family. It seems that Admiral Song Chang-sik and His Majesty the Emperor are pinning their hopes on your ‘rumours’. But, I mean… it’s an ability that doesn’t exist, but will the results come out? I don’t mean to disparage you, but there is no way that the Jinuiwi warriors can make rapid progress due to your level and experience…”

Yu-kyung’s intentions began to become apparent.

“I’m already worried that if this matter becomes known to the outside world, the imperial family’s reputation will be lost… rest…”

Starting with the Yeo Il-ye incident, it has already been greatly intertwined with enlightenment.

Yes, no matter how much the Jeomchang faction makes a fuss about it, the birth of Hyeon-gyeong is not a rumor that can be hidden. In the process of gaining enlightenment, the energy of the entire Sunam Mountain fluctuated. Is there any way to completely hide it?

However, it is not a verified rumor. There are countless rumors in the martial arts world of strange people who suddenly appear and give world-class magic, elixirs, or talk about topics related to the principles of martial arts.

Even I, who owns the Enlightenment DB, felt my ears hurt after hearing this.

My story is just one of these complicity theories. However, if I become involved with the rumor that Master Unjong ascended to the prefecture, I will no longer treat it as just a rumor.

So, the imperial family first heard rumors about me and pretended to steal them, making it seem like they were testing my abilities for a while. When I tested it, it turned out that I didn’t have that ability.

Since it has been confirmed that he does not have the ability, does this mean that they are planning to immediately revoke his qualifications as an external advisor to the Geumwiui Committee?

“By the way, I also just heard that Hyeok Kirin Daehyup has applied to use the closed room of the imperial palace with this compensation authority. It looks like you are determined and training with the elixir. I’m sure you’ll see explosive growth by the time you break out of the closed doors. It’s as if you have achieved enlightenment.”

With the last words, Yu-kyung and Hyuk-ki-rin’s intentions became clear.

Hyeok Kirin’s enlightenment is covered up as if it were the power of the closed pipe and the elixir.

The reason I was appointed as an external advisor to the Geumui Committee was to prove to the imperial palace that I had no ability before those who heard rumors about me wondered whether I could really give enlightenment to others or tried to test it.

The story of the imperial family’s failure will be quite provocative news and will have a significant impact.

It has enough impact to conceal facts that can enlighten me.

“…Is that okay?”

“What can we do if His Majesty’s will is firm?”

Yu-kyung prepared a pretty big gift. It’s almost a burden to receive it willingly.

Since he is trying to cover up my rumors by losing his reputation… it would not be a small blow to Yu-gyeong, whose goal is to strengthen the imperial power.

“And…it’s not like it’s just a loss. Well, it’s a profane thing to say, but it’s probably okay to take this much of a hit. Because he has a strong helper.”

“Hmm..?”

“Hehe. It’s almost time for the officials who will carry out the decisions made at the audience to arrive. I guess I’ll just go.”

Sima Huiqing stood up.

“Personally, what you did…I will not forget. Since you have fulfilled his wish, in private you are also my benefactor.”

“Well. I think I got enough compensation.”

“Hahahaha. Well, guess what… then. I guess I’ll see you again later.”

Did it mean it was a final goodbye?

Sima Huijing gave me his hand and said this.

“Then. I look forward to seeing you again someday. Hocheonan Grand Hyeop.”

“…Yes. Someday.”

I gave him a hug and Sima Hui-gyeong, who gave me an inexplicable smile, disappeared without even looking back.

In the end, who was that guy? Is he really a classmate admiral? I think Sima Hui-gyeong is probably an alias. Even so, he wouldn’t have disguised himself as Sima when he wasn’t.

If I ask Sama Yeom, will he give me an answer? But I also wondered if it was really necessary.

okay. Let’s just enjoy it the next time we meet Sima Hui-jing.

As I was gathering my thoughts, a court lady appeared and announced that the eunuchs had arrived.

“Yes, let’s go.”

I got up from my seat to end my life in the royal palace.

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There is an imperial palace in Luoyang Castle.

Imperial Palace.

The imperial palace can be broadly divided into three parts.

First of all, the internal hospital department and the external hospital department.

Naewongung Palace is literally a space that can be said to be the home of the royal family. And Oewongung Palace is where the convenience of the royal family and important institutions are gathered.

Gungcheongjeon and Daejeon, where the emperor and ministers conduct government affairs, can also be said to belong to Oewongung.

While Naewongung is the deepest of palaces and is like a private room for the royal family, no matter how high-ranking officials can enter without special permission or business, Oewongung can be said to be a space like a reception room, study, or office where the royal family can meet ministers and guests or conduct official business. .

Usually, the area including the inner and outer palaces is called the real imperial palace, and in a sense, that is true. The inner and outer palaces are the spaces where the royal family lives.

However, the official realm of the imperial palace is much wider.

Government officials.

A place filled with state institutions to run this empire. The owners of the imperial palace are the imperial family, but aren’t the imperial family the only ones staying in the palace? The space in the imperial palace for subjects was the Gwanwonbu.

Although it is described as an area of the palace for subjects, it is definitely a formidable place considering that the subjects are Geumwiwi, Dongchang, ministers, central secretaries, the emperor, etc., all of whom even most government officials can’t help but look up to. No, it’s not an easy place, it’s a really great place.

This is a place that can be safely called the heart of the empire, as it is densely packed with institutions that process national affairs from all over the world and issue instructions to various regions.

The Imperial Palace Secretariat and the Imperial Palace Military High School are located here, and the training center of the Geumuiwi, where I will be working undercover, is also located in this government office. Perhaps I will also stay in the guesthouse where the black cat was and commute to work.

Many angles. Many angles.

Hyeok Gi-rin and I were on our way from the Foreign Office to the Government Office in the imperial carriage. It won’t be long before I get back the health pills and purse that were always in my arms, and the sword that was worn at my waist.

“I heard that you eat at a closed restaurant. I wonder if he made that decision because of me…”

After Hyuk Kirin gained enlightenment, he refrained from saying anything. Rather than saying that a person’s temperament has changed…what should I say? It feels like a mischievous person who is forcing himself to endure something in order to make a prank successful.

The innocent-looking eyes and clear smile that put people at ease were still the same, but seeing him just smile at me without saying anything made me feel a little uneasy.

If I were the Hyeok Kirin I knew, I would say sorry for hiding the fact that I was a princess until now with an apologetic expression on my face. In fact, I was the princess of the empire.

Then I would exaggeratedly jump up and say, ‘No, princess! He must have said, ‘Please kill the little people I don’t know!’

Then, Hyuk Kirin would have made a troubled expression and didn’t know what to do. When I saw that, I would have swept the floor with my whole body and cried in all directions. I tried to laugh inwardly as I saw Hyuk Kirin struggling with a bright red face at my reaction. what.

Very sorry.

It seems that growth is not necessarily a good thing.

“Hehe. no. Now, as you know well, there is some work going on in the family. This decision was made to solve a family problem that had been ignored for a long time. Because I gained enlightenment, it could be said that I gained time to put things in order in my family.”

“Haha. If so, you’re lucky.”

“Yes. It’s all thanks to Ho Rongin.”

Still, I was relieved because his smile was the same as usual Hyeok Kirin.

In a timely manner, the carriage stopped at the entrance to Oewongung Palace. The sword was once again attached to his waist, the Knight’s Cheon was placed on his arm, and the Health Pill and Jeonpok were returned to his arms.

I don’t know about anything else, but the sac is truly like a second heart. When I was in the palace, I felt empty as if my liver had been torn away, but after wearing the sac, I felt like I had returned to reality from a dream.

The inside of my arms became quite crowded. A certificate for entering and exiting the Imperial Palace. A token for entering and exiting the Imperial Palace. A token that allows you to withdraw gold from various battlefields. And even a plaque proving that he is an external advisor to the Gold Council.

“When do you plan to eat when the restaurant is closed?”

“I wanted to pick it up right away, but…don’t I have a prior promise?”

Advance commitment. So, is this referring to the promise to see the Black Cat and Luoyang before entering the imperial palace?

Now that I think about it, it’s been a while since I’ve seen a black cat. I don’t know if we got along well without getting into an accident.

“I don’t know if Sojeo, the black cat, is doing well by himself.”

“Hmm…well, I guess nothing happened. Wouldn’t it be nice if I gained a lot of weight by eating fried rice endlessly?”

“Huhuhuhu… It’s unlikely that a martial arts person who is close to her peak will gain weight that easily, but somehow I think I know what you mean.”

We arrived at Yongsanggaekjan, expecting that we would be greeted by a black cat full of boredom, but the one that greeted us was not a black cat adjacent to the supreme master.

“Welcome!”

It was a black cat, an extremely expert black cat, with a clear sign on its hand and waving it energetically.