episode_0552

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Wow!!

Jang Yi, who was watching the Juklip man’s performance from the closest, came to mind and thought of one word that could best describe the atmosphere of the current Chilbong Gaekjan.

enthusiasm.

After throwing and receiving objects, the practice of placing a silver ball on an open finger became much more extravagant than what was seen in front of the general. Hermits appear and disappear between their fingers every time dynamic movements reminiscent of dance unfold, like a sword performance.

What followed was a truly incredible and terrifying defeating trick.

Cheers rang out every time the man in the hat hat, who continued to play tricks with the bone cards rolling around everywhere in the guesthouse, finished his actions.

Everyone at Chilbong Gaekjan was enthusiastic about Juklip Man’s performance.

That’s why Jang Yi’s face was pale.

[Hyung Jang, I’m going to lighten the mood, so please follow me.]

Even if you try to liven up the atmosphere, isn’t that too much?

“Now, I already held a goal card in my fist. But wouldn’t it be amazing if a card with the number mentioned by one of the audience members appeared? okay. The person with the red headband over there will tell you the number.”

“Fifteen times!”

Please take “.”

A spectator with a red headband who caught the accurately thrown card. The person next to the audience checked the card and shouted.

“Fifteen times!”

“Oh my god!”

The hat man, perhaps aware of Jang’s pressure, simply continued the performance in an enthusiastic atmosphere.

You could tell how much the audience was enjoying this performance just by looking at the facial expressions of those who caught the goal cards distributed to prove the trick. It’s a cheap bone that’s rolling around everywhere, but he’s holding it tightly as if it’s a piece of gold.

The goal cards disappear one by one from the hands of the Juklip man with various talents. Finally, the man, who had shaken off one card, raised his empty hand and gave up his hand.

“This body’s talents end here.”

Wow!!

“It was the best!”

A bamboo-lip man who looks like he is attacking in all directions. Looking at that scene, Jang swallowed his dry saliva again and again. After a performance like this, you have to go up on stage, talk loudly, and gather your comrades?

Just imagining it made me feel like I was going crazy.

“I am worried that someone will collapse due to the heat of the site, which is as hot as a furnace. So, next up is the speaker who will turn this heat into a calm breeze!”

The hat man held Jang Yi’s hand and brought her up to the stage. Jang Yi felt like he was going to faint at any moment, conscious of the gazes of the enthusiastic crowd.

Clap clap!

The audience responds as the hat man induces applause. After the waves of applause had passed, the heat surrounding the stage had cooled down, so Jang was barely able to come to his senses.

Jang-i composed herself as she watched the hat man slowly walking down the stage, staring at her. Wasn’t this an opportunity that the hat hat man finally got through his hard work and talent? Isn’t it possible to just let that precious expectation get eaten up by tension and let it go in vain?

Although his heart was still pounding and his head was dizzy, Jang forced his stomach to tighten and raised his voice.

“Hello, Dongdo people! This chief came up to discuss the news he heard at the gun stand today!”

Jang’s story began.

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It was hot.

It was only after the performance of the entertainer wearing bamboo lipstick that Bongpal realized that he was very excited.

It was because I felt a sense of helplessness after my immersion was broken. It was only natural that they were immersed in the talent, screaming, stamping their feet, waving their hands, and pouring out all their emotions in excitement.

Did you take that sense of helplessness into account?

A man named Jang began his discourse. To be honest, compared to the skills demonstrated by the previous Juklip man, the speaker’s eloquence was at a flat level, but Bongpal didn’t think it was bad.

This was because it was just the right level to soothe the tired body and mind that poured out passion in responding to the Juklip man’s performance.

So Bong-pal listened to Jang-i’s conversation with a relaxed mind.

“When the Hongjuk County Association and the Yeoilye Daehyup came forward as witnesses for Princess Yuya and testified that the actions taken in the name of Hyeok Kirin were all the actions of Princess Yuya, and not by a double agent, I swallowed the air in shock, but I was convinced by the fact. No. I thought that if it was Geum Myeong-wol who was revealed in Geum Myeong-wol’s Daily Life, he would have acted like that even though he was disguised as Hyeok Kirin.”

And little by little, it seeped into Jang’s conversation.

Bong-pal was also at the announcement stand at the time of the announcement, so he knew everything Jang-i said, but Bong-pal listened to Jang-i’s conversation in silence.

The facts were so shocking that I was shocked and could not fully accept them. I felt like my troubled mind, which I had been soothing by forcefully chewing on cheap snacks and mushy snacks, was somehow being sorted out.

“Just like that, Princess Yuya confessed everything and left.”

Jang’s story, which was conveying Princess Yuya’s words, has come to an end.

“I had no choice but to just stand there, motionless. Because I was so confused. I had no choice but to ask myself the completely unexpected story of Geummyeongwol Daehyup, or rather, Princess Yuya. So then what on earth was I hoping for?”

And the end was also the beginning of Jang’s story.

“I’m so worried. Someone said this while passing by. The imperial family’s laws are strict, so it will be difficult for Princess Yuya to avoid severe punishment. When I heard that sound, this thought came to me.”

“Why does Princess Yuya need to be punished so much? He only went to the martial arts world to avoid conflict in the empire, and even in the martial arts world, he never did anything that would be criticized. So I thought I should stop this.”

“After asking around in every way, I found that there was one way. If you express your wishes by offering a gift to Princess Yuya, the imperial family may reconsider your punishment. However, for that to happen, the participation of many people is needed. That is why I am standing here.”

The guests, who thought he was just a talker focusing on the performance, were agitated by Jang’s words.

“I came here because I wanted to help Princess Yuya.”

No sooner had he finished speaking than someone shouted.

“Why do I have to help you! In the end, it is not true that he used the name Geummyeongwol and deceived everyone!”

Bong-pal, who was absorbed in Jang-i’s words, sympathized with someone’s cry. No matter how many stories there are, it does not change the fact that Geum Myeong-wol wore a mask to hide her true identity.

“Yes! That’s right! I thought Geum Myeong-wol was really from my area!”

“In the end, it doesn’t mean that Geum Myeong-wol is a disciple of the Jeomchang Sect!”

Someone’s angry shouts continued to be heard. Bongpal could understand those sharp emotions. Feeling betrayed. Anger that the person he trusted named Geum Myeong-wol was ultimately nothing but a lie and a fake.

“I understand that feeling! I also lived in Gwangju! Because I believed and hoped that Geummyeongwol Daehyup was from Gwangju!”

Bong-pal felt doubtful about Jang-i’s shout.

So why is Jang on stage now and trying to help Princess Yuya?

Jang quickly gave the answer.

“Look at this!”

What Jang Yi held up was a truly tattered book. As soon as Bong-pal opened the book and lifted it up, he realized what it was.

Because that was also a book I read thoroughly.

Geummyeongwol Daily Life Collection.

There was an illustration of Geum Myeong-wol smiling brightly, so there was no mistaking it.

“If you ran all the way to Luoyang in one month! You must have read Geummyeongwol Daily Life at least once! And what emotions did you feel while reading this book? I always had a happy smile. I see him crying and laughing at small things with Seo-gong and his companions while racing around on a raincoat to save the world.”

Bong-pal remembered reading Geummyeongwol Daily Life through Jang-i’s words. It certainly was. Before the rumors about Geum Myeong-wol started to spread, he too was immersed in Geum Myeong-wol’s daily life.

“And today. What was the appearance and explanation of Princess Yuya that you witnessed in person? Was he a different person than Geum Myeong-wol, whom I felt through rumors and books?”

Bong-pal shook his head inwardly at Jang-i’s question.

Princess Yuya, whom he knew as Geummyeongwol, personally stood at the gun stand for those who rushed to Luoyang. Even Bong-pal, who knows nothing about the imperial family, can understand this.

This was done even though the royal family could have chosen an easier and more comfortable way. With the power that Princess Yuya had, she could have made up as many lies as she wanted, but she revealed the truth. That uprightness and honesty was definitely a side of Geum Myeong-wol that made Bong-pal smile.

“Then, does the Geummyeongwol in your heads really deserve such harsh punishment as Princess Yuya in reality?”

No one answered Jang’s question. There were literally a lot of guests, but there was only a small commotion and no one responded to Jang-i’s question or criticized him.

The same was true for Bongpal. Geummyeongwol. Hyeok Kirin. Princess Yuya. And feelings of betrayal and crush. At Jang-i’s words, the pieces that were scattered around in the middle of nowhere turned into weights one by one and went up on the scales of his heart, but his heart did not tilt in any direction.

Jang made his final appeal.

“Please help me, no, Princess Yuya, Hyeok Kirin, and Geum Myeongwol.”

Eventually, Bongpal’s heart changed.

“I will help! I said I had to offer a real gift. What should I prepare?”

Bongpal’s declaration caused a stir. In the midst of the commotion, I heard someone arguing.

“What is the reason? It has been clearly revealed that Geummyeongwol was a fake! Don’t you even get angry!”

Bongpal responded to the angry retort.

“To be honest, I don’t know if my judgment is right. But one thing is certain. The reason I ran all the way to Luoyang was because I was worried about the Jinmyeongwol Grand Colony. Even though I was wondering if it was reasonable for a farmer who just plows the land to make a living from the year to be worried about a martial arts expert who is so great that he could save the world, I ended up coming to Luoyang.”

“But when I came to Luoyang, I found out that Daehyeop was a princess. Someone who is much higher than a martial arts expert. But…even after knowing that fact, I’m still worried about Geummyeongwol Grand Hyeop. So what can you do? I have no choice but to do something.”

Bongpal’s words broke the silence.

“Eight, damn it! You are right! If a man has a will, he should cut up the radish! It’s a shame to come all the way to Luoyang and go back after being surprised!”

“…Well, Geum Myeongwol Daehyup may not have been from the east, but after all, she is the princess of the empire, so she can’t be called a stranger at all.”

“I feel uneasy that I am being punished even though I cooperated.”

People who agree one by one.

“Okay, so what should I prepare for the real product? My pockets aren’t deep.”

“Open, it doesn’t matter if it’s an ordinary gift! However, it is impossible to offer money directly! It will be enough if you prepare light items or artillery!”

“Let’s go! Even if you say you can pick up a bull’s horn, don’t you have to look for the real thing first?”

Jang clenched his fists as he watched the guests starting to move. I finally did it! I succeeded in persuading people and making them my comrades! Jang turned his head to share the joy and joy rising from deep within his heart with the bamboo-lip man.

“Look! I did it…”

After the performance ended, the man in the front row who had been listening to the conversation had disappeared.

Jang Yi was embarrassed. Where has this person gone? Have you been away for a while? At this critical moment?

Jang-i, who was looking around in all directions, caught the bamboo lip in his field of vision. The bamboo-covered man who had been with him just moments ago was already walking past the entrance of Chilbong Gaekjan.

why?

Everything went well and he performed brilliantly, but why is he quietly disappearing, as if running away?

Only then did Jang-i’s suspicions about the distant Juklip man begin to bloom in Jang-i’s mind. A person who demonstrated a skill that could truly be called world-class. What is the identity of the author?

“…Bamboo grains.”

It was only then that Jang felt uncomfortable that the man was wearing a bamboo hat.

It seemed so natural that I didn’t realize it, but when I thought about it, the fact that the person I met in front of the gun stand was wearing a healthy bamboo lip made no sense. The area in front of the gun stand was literally crowded with people, and it was inevitable that people would hit it from all directions. If it had been there, it would have been normal for soft items like bamboo rips to have been hit and broken by people.

In that case, it would mean that the Juklip man sneakily approached the proclamation stand only after Princess Yuya’s proclamation was over. But why? He could have made a hundred concessions to get to the proclamation stand, but why did someone who didn’t even hear Princess Yuya’s proclamation directly join Jang Yi?

“…No way.”

Several clues began to come together in Jang Yi’s mind. He had tremendous dexterity and was uncanny at handling the goal card. Bamboo grains pressed so naturally that you don’t feel any discomfort at all. And the reason why he wanted to help Princess Yuya with Jang Yi even though he was not in front of the gun stand.

A nickname and a name clearly appeared in Jang Yi’s mind.

Only then did I understand the natural look of writing with bamboo grains pressed down. It was also understandable that he showed great dexterity. Even if he didn’t stand on the gun stand, it wouldn’t be surprising if he moved for Geummyeongwol.

Jang Yi was possessed by the urge to run and catch the man right away, but it was impossible.

“Look, how do you give a gift to the imperial family?”

“I’m worried that this might be a big deal.”

“Would it be rude to offer a Seogong doll to the princess?”

This was because countless questions caught Jang’s feet. After all the hardships he had gone through, he could not abandon those who had persuaded him, so he could only sigh. Did he even intend the current situation? It was truly ironic that he could barely say a word even though he knew the identity of the Juklip man.

Jang soothed his disappointment as he watched his back disappear. In the end, if the current situation was the farewell he had hoped for, shouldn’t we respect it?

‘Thank you.’

So Jang just kept repeating to himself what he wanted to say.