episode_0267

The atmosphere in the banquet hall was chaotic.

Everyone seemed preoccupied with what had just happened.

Namgung Hwa-ran approached Dang Se-hwa and asked for a secret meeting.

Everyone seemed to have a complicated mind as to how to interpret it.

-Sister, this is!

-… … .

– Sister, this is completely different from what I expected! Say something!

-Shut up. I saw it all.

Peng Er-eon frowned as if he was annoyed.

A prediction that was completely off the mark.

This can’t be happening.

How did this happen?

Peng Eo-eon is lost in thought.

The lips she was unconsciously biting seemed to speak to the depth of her worries.

However.

Eventually, she seemed to have come to some answer.

-Yeah, that’s what it was. I was missing one thing.

-What are you talking about?

-You don’t necessarily have to do it yourself. You can use someone else’s help.

-Are you saying that you just borrowed Namgung Hwa-ran’s hand? Is there a reason to do that…?

-Why is there no reason? You can show off your unity without lifting a finger and even cause confusion?

disarray.

That certainly isn’t wrong.

Because Namgung Hwa-ran’s movements made everyone’s minds complicated.

but.

-Well, even so, since we know that Jegal Se-ga’s influence was involved, wouldn’t it just be temporary anyway?

For some reason, Peng Eo-cheon made a reasonable point.

Even if the person throwing the numbers changes, if you know which side that person is on, the limit is clear.

-If that’s the end, then so be it.

But Peng Er-eon seemed to be reading a step further than that.

-What are you talking about?

-When you play baduk, do you only place one stone?

As soon as Peng Eo-eon’s voice finished ringing, someone stood up again.

Are you saying that the Zhuge family has finally made a move?

No it wasn’t.

The one who moved was Bang So-woon, the Golden Dragon Master.

-No, this time it’s that human…?

Peng Eo-cheon’s confused eyes shook.

-I told you.

This time, Peng Eo-eon finally had the triumphant look of someone whose prediction was right.

-One move is not the end.

***

‘Look as much as you want.’

A situation that has everyone’s attention.

It was a situation that would have made any human nervous, but Bang So-woon enjoyed the pouring attention.

That was Bang So-woon’s vessel.

Because he was such a man, he could fearlessly plan and execute strategies against the world’s greatest political factions.

Of course, the current behavior was also part of a plan.

A thoroughly intentional act.

Wherever Bang So-woon went, there was Yu Seol-yeong of Geombong.

I could feel the atmosphere becoming agitated.

That’s probably it.

Yoo Seol-yeong is a member of the Sword and Rescue Team.

Approaching her like that would have seemed like nothing more than a ploy to attract attention.

‘Of course, that’s what I’m telling you to do.’

Bang So-woon smiled meaningfully inside.

Anyway, everyone can only see the actions.

There is no human being who can truly read one’s mind.

The real purpose known only to Bang So-woon and Jang Il-man.

‘Well, whatever the purpose, it’s good to be hanging out with you.’

There were three reasons why Bang So-woon specifically targeted Yoo Seol-young.

First, because she belongs to the Geomgak sect, which is a sect that can be easily sold as an excuse.

Second, she was never the kind of person to go around leaking to anyone what conversations she had here.

Third, I just wanted to talk to her.

The third reason was emotional rather than logical, but it was understandable.

Because every man would want to talk to a beautiful woman.

“The place is nice, so I’d like to say a few words. Is that okay?”

Bang So-woon speaks with a gentle smile.

If I had been rejected, the plan would have been ruined and it would have been really funny, but fortunately that didn’t happen.

Because Yoo Seol-young already considered him a man worth talking to.

“Yes.”

***

Dang Se-hwa read the letter that Bang So-woon sent over and over again.

Know the facts and then reconsider.

Namgung Hwa-ran said so.

Of course, when I first saw it, it was so absurd that I couldn’t even laugh, but when I learned about the relationship behind Namgung Gaju and Geumryongjangju, it felt so different.

Even so.

Should I really believe that at face value?

Naturally, doubts cannot help but arise.

‘What if that girl lies?’

Namgung Hwa-ran.

He’s been a friend and rival of mine since we were young, but I’ve never thought of him as someone worthy of that.

However, even family members do not know the true nature of humans.

If you are going to lie so blatantly.

‘No, the content is too much to be a lie. You have to be crazy to come up with something like that… .’

Namgung Gaju said that the will of Geumryongjangju is his own will?

A statement so big that it would be impossible to recover if it were a lie.

It felt like the possibility that Namgung Hwa-ran would have lied and said something that could seriously tarnish the name of the Namgung family seemed slim.

‘I guess I can trust that much.’

The Tang Dynasty made a decision.

So what does this letter say?

This is a letter from the Golden Dragon.

How much can we trust the words of the Golden Dragon Master?

I didn’t feel like he was a very trustworthy person.

Tang Se-hwa narrowed his eyes.

“You want me to believe this right now?”

“It’s up to you whether you believe it or not.”

Namgung Hwa-ran said calmly.

“Ha, judgement? Now that you’ve come back, let’s meet up again? Who would believe such a thing?”

Tang Se-hwa laughing.

That attitude was also intentional to make me want to try it out more.

For a more certain judgment.

“No matter what you say, it’s up to you to decide. But if you continue to doubt, the Lord of the Golden Dragon asked me to tell you something.”

“What are you talking about?”

“I am not a martial artist, I am a merchant. Merchants are quick to calculate. I do not engage in business that will result in a loss.”

“Ha, what?”

Even though he let out a laugh as if it was ridiculous, Dang Se-hwa’s head became complicated.

If everyone had just said something out loud like, “It’s true and I want you to believe me,” I would have immediately judged it to be bullshit.

But that wasn’t what it said.

A phrase that boldly admits that one is a businessman and reveals the nature of a businessman.

Those unexpected words were making Dang Se-hwa’s head dizzy.

Because it sounded more plausible than a hundred flashy words.

‘The Golden Dragon Master’s martial arts are extremely poor. It’s as if he deliberately doesn’t want to learn them. If that’s because he’s proud of being a merchant… … .’

Even Tang Se-hwa knows what kind of people the merchants are.

Because I’ve met countless merchants throughout my life.

A businessman speaks with money.

A group of people who feel proud of ordering masters around for money, even though they think that learning martial arts themselves is worthless.

and.

A group of people who never do business at a loss.

‘Are you saying you’ve already finished counting and are about to change ships?’

It is clear that he joined hands with Zhuge Liang because he judged that it would be beneficial.

Because you probably thought you had a chance.

but.

Just yesterday things changed.

Because the Tang clan displayed the power it had cultivated over time to the world and greatly exuded its prestige.

If what the Golden Dragon Master said is true, then it can only be seen as something that made us recalculate.

When the odds turn against you, you want to line up again where you can make a profit.

A human being who would definitely be despised in the martial arts world.

But the Golden Dragon Master said.

That he is not a martial artist.

He’s a businessman.

‘You’re quite the talkative person. But do you think I’ll just believe you?’

Tang Se-hwa’s mind became cold again.

“I understand what the Golden Dragon Master is trying to say. But, you know, that ship isn’t one you can just switch ships on. Did Zhuge Liang really find it that funny?”

Sharp observation.

The Zhuge family is by no means a funny family.

A family that would punish merchants who try to change ships without permission even after being brutally punished.

But you’re changing ships?

This is bullshit.

Dang Se-hwa looks at Namgung Hwa-ran with sharp eyes.

However, Namgung Hwa-ran was indifferent this time too.

“Of course you can’t just switch ships. So correct me. This isn’t switching ships. It’s secretly putting up a real line.”

“What? What nonsense are you talking about again… … .”

“There is not only the trade of the sun. The trade of the shade is also a trade. This is also what the Lord of the Golden Dragon asked me to convey.”

“… … .”

Dang Se-hwa, who heard the message from the Golden Dragon once again, narrowed one eye and became lost in thought.

transaction.

Merchants do not make a living solely from dealing in the open sea.

Dark trading is also a major means of increasing wealth.

The Golden Dragon is talking.

I will make a deal with the Tang family and the underworld.

On the surface, he is sticking with Zhuge Liang, but behind the scenes, he is trying to get in line with the Tang family.

‘Ha, right, so that’s what it means to be a businessman to the bone? That’s the kind of person he is.’

The price of sugar has entered the calculations.

Is the Golden Dragon Jangju, who was on the competitor’s side, lining up here through the back door?

If that happens, it will definitely be a significant gain for the party.

But still, we can’t take this at face value.

why?

Because I’m a businessman.

“You’re making fun of me. Do you know that? Nine times out of ten, the sweet words of a merchant are a scam.”

A word that hits the nail on the head.

There are no people more untrustworthy than merchants.

Because they are a group of people who can sell shit water as medicinal water and still have some leftover.

However.

Namgung Hwa-ran was just plain.

“I told you. It’s your decision. If you think it’s a scam, just reject it. ”

Perhaps, if he had been talking about business again and had been asking me to believe him, I would have cut him off with a knife as a final judgment.

But… … .

The attitude of saying, “Do whatever you want” because you have no regrets.

That caused a mental conflict.

Because I realized that there was more than just one answer that the Golden Dragon could choose from.

The Zhuge Liang clan and the Tang clan are not the end.

Because there were still Peng Ga and Mo Yong Ga left.

‘No way… … .’

When Tang Se-hwa frowned at Ami and looked lost in thought.

Namgung Hwa-ran turned her back.

An attitude as if there was nothing more to talk about.

‘Hmm.’

Tang Se-hwa’s mind became anxious.

Because a situation has arisen where I have to make a choice before I can properly organize my thoughts.

Kwak.

Tang Se-hwa clenching his left fist.

“Wait a minute.”

In the end, Tang Se-hwa stopped Namgung Hwa-ran.

Namgung Hwa-ran turned around.

“Why?”

“Let’s meet up first.”

Finally, the answer that Bang So-woon had been waiting for came out.

This is because I judged that there would be no harm in meeting in and of itself.

If you think it is a deception with hidden intentions, just cut it off on the spot.

“Okay, that’s the minimum requirement as it says there. If that’s possible, it will work.”

Namgung Hwa-ran calmly carried out her master’s orders until the very end.

Bang So-woon’s conditions.

Since this is the Dangmun, it is fair to say that he will make the place his own residence.

I feel anxious when there are a lot of people, so I will have a private one-on-one conversation.

That was it.

“Okay, I’ll adjust it to that extent.”

Tang Se-hwa nods.

It was an insignificant condition for Tang Se-hwa.

No, it was actually funny.

Even if it is a residence, it is inside the party gate anyway.

No matter where you are in the Tang Dynasty, you are still like an ant under surveillance.

This means that hidden border guards will be watching from all sides with both eyes open.

It’s ridiculous that he puts forth such a condition without even knowing it in order to gain some comfort.

But she didn’t know.

That ant is digging a trap and entangling itself.

It was a well-thought-out trap to show the letter only to her in the first place.

This is the matter of the Tang Dynasty and the Golden Dragon Battlefield.

It is not a matter of Tang Se-hwa and Geumryongjangju.

Nevertheless, Dang Se-hwa thought that this was his job.

Bang So-woon ‘made’ Dang Se-hwa think that way.

By moving Namgung Hwaran.

The person who is closest to Namgung Hwa-ran in the Tang clan is Tang Se-hwa.

So, it is only natural that Namgung Hwa-ran would seek out Dang Se-hwa and have this secret conversation with no one else.

That is what ‘created’ that situation.

Tang Se-hwa naturally ‘believed’ that he was the recipient of this secret letter.

Even though there isn’t a single letter of the name ‘Dang Se-hwa’ in the letter.

Yes, that’s right.

The name Dang Se-hwa was not in the letter.

In the first place, it is even stranger to specifically mention Dang Se-hwa in the letter regarding the matter with the Tang Dynasty.

If he had done something like that blatantly, Tang Se-hwa would have definitely become suspicious.

There’s no way that a smart Bang So-woon would make such a mistake.

How to attract saccharification without unnaturally pointing it out.

All it took was a few ‘devices’ hidden in naturalness.

The nature of Tang Se-hwa was one of them.

Tang Se-hwa knows.

If things go well and I can play a decisive role in betraying and attracting the Golden Dragon Battlefield, it will be a great achievement.

There was no way he could yield that huge ball to anyone, not even his blood relative, Dang Se-mun.

Because that’s the kind of person she is.

Bang So-woon was aware of Dang Se-hwa’s personality through his long-time friends Namgung Hwa-ran and Jegal Cheong-ha.

The trap dug through it.

It was a trap that showed that Bang So-woon was an incredibly smart person.

The trap was asked by Dang Se-hwa.