episode_0266

Amjeol Dangcheolsan.

He was never a dull person.

Rather, he was a man with a sharp sense of discernment that matched his sinister nature.

That’s why he knew well.

That you can’t use the same method as usual.

With Zhuge Liang behind him, he couldn’t do anything that would expose his weakness.

then?

Sigh.

Dangcheolsan’s hand picked up the brush.

And he wrote something on the prophecy paper with one stroke of a brush.

“There is a first, middle, and last step in everything.”

It was Dangcheolsan’s theory of handling things.

If the first policy doesn’t work, then the second policy. If the second policy doesn’t work, then the third policy.

It was a meticulous triple-deal plan.

Because he did things that way, he has never made a mistake or failed until now.

That was the reason he caught the eye of the Poison King and was able to take on an important position in the family.

Of course, this time there was no such thing as failure.

“Take it.”

The subordinate respectfully accepted the writing that Dangcheolsan had written.

“Tell this to the Golden Dragon Lord.”

Nothing special.

A letter politely requesting a meeting.

That was the option.

Soft?

It might seem that way.

But if the other person wasn’t a fool, he would have known that.

That this is the final politeness.

If you don’t respond, the next time you will face a heavy price of rejection.

That is why it is enough to be a choice.

“Name.”

The luggage disappeared quickly.

Now all we have to do is wait.

Knock knock.

Dangcheolsan broke his wrist.

***

“Dangcheolsan Daehyeop sent you?”

“Yes.”

“I see. I’ll answer you soon.”

Bang So-woon took out a writing brush and ink.

The hand that writes the reply as if there is no hesitation.

“Okay, please pass this on to the Great Hero of Dangcheolsan.”

“Yes, that’s right.”

The Tang official received the reply and disappeared immediately.

As soon as the Tang official disappeared, Jang Il opened his mouth hurriedly.

“What is it, Your Majesty?”

“What the heck? They want me to come out right now.”

Bang So-woon chuckled.

Although I was polite, that was the content in the end.

“Then what?”

“Of course I refused.”

“… … Is that okay?”

“I told you. I had it all planned out. But do you really think I should just run like a scared little shit when you call me?”

“That’s true, but… … .”

“Remember this. If you act like a dog, you will be treated like a dog. If you act like a human, you will be treated like a human.”

“Oh… It seems like a profound saying that contains some kind of worldly truth.”

Jang Il’s eyes sparkled with admiration.

“Haha, if you just remember that, you won’t be ignored anywhere. Anyway.”

The corner of Bang So-woon’s mouth twisted bitterly.

“We must become human. And very cunning human.”

***

Kook.

Dangcheolsan crumples up the reply sent by Bang So-woon like trash.

No, that’s not all.

Sizzle sizzle.

Tore it to shreds like a rag.

The face of the subordinate who delivered the reply was tense.

“Is this all?”

“That’s right.”

“You cocky bastard.”

“… … .”

Even though he knew that it wasn’t directed at him, the subordinate’s head bowed down.

“Ha, the fox cub knows the tiger’s power as its own power, right?”

Dangcheolsan cynically smiled as if he found it ridiculous.

If it weren’t for Zhuge Liang, I would have left already even if I had been forced to do so.

Do you have a lot of money?

What’s the big deal?

Money was inferior to power and force.

Especially in the world of martial arts where the logic of power dominates.

If he’s not stupid, he’ll know that too.

But the fact that he came out like this means that he has strong faith in his supporters.

“He really has some guts.”

Honestly, I thought it was half and half.

The probability of the selection being successful.

If the guy was a coward, he would have responded because he was afraid of the consequences, but if he had some guts, he would have refused and held out.

The result was the latter.

It means that he wasn’t an empty-hearted brat who used money to show off his power.

It doesn’t matter.

Any guy will eventually give in.

“It will be moved to a heavy task. Get ready.”

“Your name!”

Dangcheolsan took out the next move.

***

Swish swish.

Bang So-woon writing something by moving the brush.

The flowing handwriting moved smoothly.

“What are you writing?”

Jang Il asks with curious eyes blinking.

The corners of Bang So-woon’s mouth twisted.

“Of course it’s for the next number.”

“Ah. What you said earlier… ?”

“Yeah. We have to hurry. Next time, the Tang people won’t be polite either.”

Bang So-woon had already read up to that point.

“As expected of you, Master. I only trust you.”

“What are you talking about? My role is to set the table. From then on, it’s your role.”

Bang So-woon smiled and patted Jang Il on the shoulder.

“… … Honestly, I’m nervous.”

There is only one chance.

It was an opportunity that, if missed, would never come back.

The grand plan that Bang So-woon had drawn up ended up completely in vain.

Knowing that, Jang Il-do felt more nervous than usual.

“You can do it. Our survival so far is proof of that.”

There were no words more encouraging than these.

Honest and candid words that can’t be matched by flashy compliments.

Jang Il’s eyes became stronger.

“I will definitely do it!”

***

The second banquet of the Yongbong branch.

The atmosphere of the banquet was completely different from the first day.

Because something big happened in the middle.

The Tang Dynasty that swept away the ghost songs in one fell swoop.

The Poison King, who showed off his martial arts skills and killed the Ghost Songju with one blow.

Everyone saw the sight clearly with their own two eyes.

If you saw it, you couldn’t help but feel it.

That there will be a new big wave in the martial arts world.

Is that why?

The expressions on the later indexes’ faces had lost the lightness of the first day and had become quite serious.

The air in the banquet hall also felt noticeably heavier.

The old file room was a little better.

Because they didn’t think of themselves as directly affected by this incident.

Maybe that’s why they seemed to be gathered together with their close friends to watch the situation.

the other side.

For these five generations of the Five Dynasties, there was no such thing as a separate sheet of ice.

Except for Dang Se-mun and Dang Se-hwa, who were leisurely enjoying yesterday’s victory, everyone seemed to be watching each other closely, waiting for someone to make a move.

It seemed like he didn’t think there would be any benefit to making the move first.

like that.

The fierce, silent battle of wits lasted longer than expected.

‘Huh, if you’re going to move anyway, why don’t you move quickly?’

Peng Er-eon snorted coldly inwardly.

She was already convinced.

It is clear that Zhuge Liang will make a move.

I was waiting for that.

Because I thought it would be advantageous to check what kind of movement it was and then decide on a response.

And it wasn’t just Peng Ga who was waiting for Zhuge Jia’s moves.

Mo Yong-ga was also waiting for that.

Because I judged that it would be advantageous.

‘It’s boring, move quickly.’

Mo Yong-chu barely suppressed his rising irritation.

However.

However, Zhuge Liang had no intention of moving at all.

Because Zhuge Jing’s mind had already been made up.

If that’s the case, the situation doesn’t end there.

Because no one was planning on making the first move.

Is that really true?

No, there was one.

A human who has already decided to move.

It was Bang So-woon.

Didn’t you even prepare a secret letter in advance for that?

but.

Bang So-woon’s feet did not move.

What happened?

Bang So-woon’s fingers moved as if in response.

Scratch.

Fingers scratching their cheeks as if they were itchy.

No one will find anything strange about that little act.

however.

At that moment, as if they had been waiting, someone moved.

Everyone’s eyes were on that someone.

And then there was an expression of surprise.

Because he was an unexpected person.

Namgung Hwaran of Namgung Family.

It was her.

Namgung Hwa-ran walked somewhere with a steady gait, attracting everyone’s attention.

A place where there are Tang Dynasty literature and Tang Dynasty paintings.

Among them, he sat down right in front of Dang Se-hwa without hesitation.

“Oh my, who is this?”

A feeling of interest appeared in Tang Se-hwa’s eyes.

It was a development that was not in the calculation that aroused interest.

“Can we talk about it just the two of us?”

Namgung Hwa-ran speaks bluntly.

That attitude made the corners of Dang Se-hwa’s mouth twist thinly.

“What are you talking about?”

“This is something you can’t do here.”

“Aha.”

Tang Se-hwa smiled faintly as if he found it amusing, then turned his gaze to Tang Se-mun next to him.

Dang Se-moon nodded slightly after seeing his younger sister’s gaze.

It means do as you wish.

Dang Se-hwa turned his gaze back to Namgung Hwa-ran.

“Okay, let’s do that.”

“Yeah.”

Two women stood up.

And then he headed to an unseen place at the back of the banquet hall.

Everyone had a look of great curiosity on their face.

Among them, only Bang So-woon was holding back his strange laughter.

***

“Okay, where… … .”

Before Dang Se-hwa could even finish speaking, Namgung Hwa-ran suddenly blurted something out.

“What is this?”

Tang Se-hwa’s questioning expression.

“You’ll know when you read it.”

“What… That’s right.”

Tang Se-hwa opened the letter that Namgung Hwa-ran had handed him.

And I read it slowly and carefully.

And then.

He blinked his wide eyes quickly as if he was dumbfounded.

“Wait, wait. This is… … .”

“It’s exactly as you see it. It’s a letter from the Lord of the Golden Dragon.”

Namgung Hwa-ran answers calmly.

But Tang Se-hwa couldn’t do that.

“Why are you sending me the letter from the Golden Dragon?”

“Because the will of the main family and the will of the Golden Dragon Lord are the same.”

“What?”

“Before I came here, my big brother told me firmly. The will of the Golden Dragon Lord is my big brother’s will.”

“What the hell are you talking about?”

Tang Se-hwa seemed confused and bewildered.

There is only one person that Namgung Hwa-ran refers to as her older brother.

Namgung Ji, the current head of the Namgung family.

So Namgungji said that the will of Geumryongjangju was his own will?

It’s so absurd that I can’t even laugh.

“Even such a fool wouldn’t believe that… … .”

“Still don’t get it?”

But Namgung Hwa-ran was just being ridiculously serious.

“What the heck?”

“The eldest brother became the head of the household. How was that possible? Who helped the most?”

“… … .”

Tang Se-hwa was speechless.

‘no way…?’

If Namgung Ji broke everyone’s expectations and rose to the position of head of the household, it was Geumryongjangju’s money that contributed greatly behind the scenes.

Everything is explained.

Why did Namgung Ji and Namgung Hwaran write letters of recommendation to Geumryongjangju?

Why were Geumryongjangju and Namgung Hwaran together from the first day?

‘Are you saying that it wasn’t the first move by the Zhuge family?’

Tang Se-hwa’s eyes shook dizzily.

Because the situation I knew was being turned upside down.

That was when.

Namgung Hwa-ran spoke again.

“Know that fact and judge what is written in the letter.”