Episode 67. Operation time
“Wow!!”
“awesome!”
The applause and thunderous cheers made it seem as if Cheongseong Mountain was about to leave.
Seo Eui-jae said.
“The passion and effort shown today by the young disciples of the Daecheongseong Sect will serve as a great example to other disciples. “On behalf of everyone, I would also like to thank these two people for their hard work.”
At that time, a person with a sour expression caught Han Ibi’s eyes.
He was one of the guests sitting in the VIP table, and his face was full of beard.
Still, he didn’t look that old.
He had a look on his face that said, ‘I’m so low-level that I won’t be able to see it.’
Han Ibi thought that he would be a ‘second-generation Jangmun’ who was dispatched to replace Jangmun from a small or medium-sized clan.
In modern times, I would say it feels like being a second or third generation chaebol.
Seo Eui-jae said.
“Now, after a short break, we will hold the second match. “Please prepare in advance for the disciples involved.”
Then, people who were about to go about their business began to move all at once.
At that moment, I saw Bok Yeon-hwa get up from the tent and walk to the guest table.
She moved in an instant with agile movements and moved to the podium where the guests were seated.
Naturally, Jang Mun-in and the elders looked puzzled.
The first to speak was Elder Ha Bong-rye.
“Elder Bok. “Why is this place suddenly…”
Bok Yeon-hwa said.
“I have something to say to you, adults and elders.”
Then Hong Gu-geum also opened his mouth, unable to erase his puzzled expression.
“So, what happened that brought you up here while you were on duty?”
Bok Yeon-hwa said as she turned her gaze towards Jang Mun-in.
“So Eun-ri’s condition is more serious than we thought. The efficacy of the medicine is vicious…”
Then Lee Shin-song interjected with a mocking expression.
“Elder Bok. We haven’t talked about that enough. I said in advance that I could change the candidate… but coming here and throwing a tantrum like a child right after losing in the first match is a bit…” “
You’re throwing a tantrum. Elder Lee. “You are saying too much.”
When Bok Yeon-hwa glared at Lee Shin-song with a pointed face, he also flinched and responded.
“Well… that’s what it says. So, I…”
“I will change the participating student.”
At that moment, a cold energy flowed through the guest room.
Yeonhwa Bok continued.
“As far as I know, there is nothing specifically stated in the rules of the long-term selection contest regarding changing the participants in the selection contest.”
Then, ‘Gibaek-eom’, who noticed the situation, started to fire support.
He was, so to speak, a person who could be said to be a person on the side of revenge.
“That’s right. Such rules do not exist in long-form contests. “For such exceptional cases, you only need to obtain permission from the magistrate.”
At the same time, Ki Baek-eom looked at Hong Gu-geum, a long piece of writing. It seems like they are urging permission.
However, Lee Shin-song said that he did not want to miss out on a good opportunity like this.
“But to say such a thing now…”
Bok Yeon-hwa said.
“great. If you want to keep going like this, do it. However, if we were to select the next writer based on the competition of a child who cannot maintain his own health… hmm. That would be absolutely ridiculous. There are a lot of outside guests coming as well. Isn’t that right, Elder Chae?”
At the same time, she made eye contact with Elder Chae Geuk-ik of the Hwasan Sect.
Then Chae Geuk-ik cleared his throat and said, ‘Ahem.’
“Oh, well, from an outsider’s perspective, it’s impossible to argue about the traditions of other sects. “I just came to stand as a ‘witness’ to see if the outcome of the fight was decided fairly.”
At that time, Hongraehoe’s long text, ‘Jimohan’, intervened.
“ah. As someone who doesn’t know anything, I don’t know about the complicated rules… I don’t know how it makes sense to say that there is a long-writing selection contest and that the long-writing candidates can’t even fight each other.”
Then, Lee Shin-song and other Red Nine Line characters silently glared at Ji Mohan.
An expression that seems to say, ‘Who brought in a bastard like that?’
However, the appearance of outsiders came into their eyes. He nodded as if he agreed with Ji Mohan’s opinion…
Then Bok Yeonhwa spoke.
“Then let me propose this.”
Then Lee Shin-song said in a fuss.
“Elder Bok! Do you think the long essay contest is just some kind of cheap bargain? What is the proposal?…”
“There is no other way than to accept it. It is a long decision for adults, so why are you stepping forward? “Has this elder been promoted to the rank of elder without us knowing?”
“profit…!”
Lee Shin-song’s face turned pale with anger, but he couldn’t refute it, so he just kept his mouth shut.
“Tell me.”
The audience’s eyes focused on the person who spoke.
It was Hong Gu-geum, a long letter.
he said again.
“Tell me about your proposal. Elder Bok.”
“thank you. “Long story, adult.”
Bok Yeon-hwa expressed her gratitude and continued speaking.
“It’s an old tradition, but… new alcohol must be put in a new wine bottle. “If Jangmun does not compete with each other to select the Jangmun, it could be said to be a source of ridicule to other Jangmun.”
Ki Baek-eom helped.
“yes. “It’s not like we’re taking a civil service examination…”
Bok Yeon-hwa said.
“So… since I’m leaving, I would like to formally request a change in order.”
One of Hong Gu-geum’s eyebrows rose.
“Change order?”
“That’s right. “I suggest switching between the second dance and the third dance.”
For a moment there was silence again.
Lee Shin-song’s eyes were busy. It is clear that they are weighing the pros and cons.
On the other hand, the eyes of the people who participated as guests seemed to sparkle with interest in the current situation.
Watching others dance is one of the most enjoyable pastimes for strong people.
What they were all worried about was that they had come all the way for what was supposedly a Qingseong faction shortlist selection contest, but they would return without even being able to see the match between the shortlist candidates.
And when I saw the complexion of the participating girl, whose illness was clearly evident, those worries became even more realistic.
In such a situation, when they heard Bok Yeon-hwa’s words, they couldn’t help but feel interested.
Although he seemed to be much more polite than the others, Chae Geuk-ik of the Hwasan Sect felt the same way.
However, it is difficult for anyone to say anything.
The person who suddenly appeared at that time was Hong Raehoe’s ‘Ji Mohan’.
“This is truly an action worthy of a hero. Although I am a guest and have no say… I strongly agree.”
For an instant, it became quiet as if cold water had been poured on it.
The conservative camp figures of the Honggu Geum line were glaring at him as if they were going to eat him at any moment.
Whether he knew it or not… Ji Mohan was egging people on even louder.
“Just because people don’t talk about it doesn’t mean they don’t want to. Everyone is just being polite and not opening their mouths. Isn’t that right, guests?”
Then, the guests invited to the guest table almost nodded without realizing it, but barely held it in.
As this happened, the person who became the most urgent was Nam Cheol-hong, Bok Yeon-hwa’s opponent and the next long-term candidate from the conservative camp.
“Mr. Jangmun Ji. As a warrior who eats the food of Kangho, I fully understand Jangmun’s feelings, but… every sect has its own traditions and history.”
Ji Mohan said while snorting.
“Standard traditions can sometimes become an obstacle to development.”
At this point, Nam Cheol-hong, who had become quite heated, could not hold back any longer and opened his mouth to say a proper word.
The voice of Hong Gu-geum, a long-time member of the Cheongseong faction, was heard.
“I will allow it.”
Then, the attention of the Hong Line faction, including Nam Cheol-hong, was focused on Cheongseong Jang Mun-in.
They seemed to doubt their own ears, wondering if they had heard wrong.
Hong Gu-geum spoke again.
“I will accept Elder Bok’s offer. “I will allow you to change the order of dance and change the participating disciples.”
At that time, Lee Shin-song spoke with foam at the mouth.
“Long sentence, old man! That can’t happen. “How could it be at a critical moment like this…”
Hong Gu-geum then said with a fierce expression.
“The leader of the Qingcheng faction is still alive. Why do you want to run wild without any ups or downs!”
Wow… I never thought it would come out this loud…
So Lee Shin-song, who heard the shout, had no choice but to keep his mouth shut and retreat.
Lee Shin-song and Nam Cheol-hong could not help but be confused.
Why on earth is Hong Gu-geum acting so foolish when protecting their regime is so close to their eyes?
Such a fragile pride… All I had to do was endure it for a moment…
Of course, Hong Gu-geum couldn’t have been unaware of this situation. From the beginning, he also had no intention of changing the order.
Until the advice of Elder Chae Geuk-ik of the Volcanic Sect was heard through the telegraph…
– Hong Jang-moon.
– yes. Elder Chae.
– Please understand that I am speaking in full voice.
– of course.
– Why did you invite so many customers from small and medium-sized clans today?
– It is up to the elders to invite guests, so I don’t know much about it.
It’s a lie.
Hong Gu-geum wanted to use this opportunity to introduce Nam Cheol-hong, who would become the next generation Jangmun, to the surrounding martial arts people.
So, I had them scrape together the connections they didn’t have and attract people.
– As you probably know well… there is a saying like this. The second scariest thing in Gangho is the sword, and the first scariest thing is the ‘three-chill tongue.’
It was a story I had heard before.
– If Jangmun doesn’t reject that girl’s proposal today, there will definitely be a lot of talk. Because there are countless luxury people in Gangho. So… it would be better for Jangmun to give permission as soon as possible before people ask for my opinion and cause trouble for both parties.
– All right.
For this reason, Hong Gu-geum boldly accepted Bok Yeon-hwa’s proposal.
Of course, the confidence that the trend could not be changed just by changing the order of dancing or the participating disciples also played a part.
Yeonhwa Bok said expressionlessly.
“Thank you Jang Moon-in.”
“joy.”
Hong Gu-geum just shook his sleeves and snorted inaudibly.
At that moment, Elder Lee Shin-song spoke to Bok Yeon-hwa as if he had suddenly remembered something.
“So who is going to compete in the final team dance instead?”
Bok Yeon-hwa said with a calm expression.
“Zhong Limei will participate.”
Then Lee Shin-song’s face distorted for a moment.
Even the elders who were not part of the Honggugeum line were startled and ended up making ‘aeon’ noises.
Ha Bong-rye of the Hong Line spoke in a loud voice.
“So… you’re dragging such a bastard into the contest right now?”
Yeonhwa Bok answered in a sharp voice.
“There are a lot of customers, so be careful what you say. Elder Ha.”
At that time, Elder Ki Baek-eom, who could be said to be on Bok Yeon-hwa’s side, also spoke with a worried expression.
“Elder Bok… are you okay? The other person is not Seong Chun-don, the eldest brother of the second generation disciple…”
Instead of answering, Bok Yeon-hwa just nodded with a determined expression.
It was then.
“Ha ha ha ha ha!”
Lee Shin-song said with a big smile.
“That’s interesting. Interesting… Elder Bok. “I didn’t see it that way…”
Bok Yeon-hwa asked with a puzzled expression.
“What do you mean?”
Lee Shin-song said with a sharp twinkle in his eye.
“You already know you will lose. “Isn’t that right?”
“I don’t think the answer is worth it.”
“Because you already knew you were going to lose, aren’t you trying to discredit the competition by undermining the legitimacy of the final dance?”
After talking like this, Bok Yeon-hwa couldn’t help but jump.
“What do you mean I intend to do that? “Elder Lee, please take care of yourself!”
Then Lee Shin-song, who took a step back, grinned and threw it.
“Otherwise I can’t…well.”
Of course, the heads of the small and medium-sized factions who were watching this whole situation were endlessly intrigued… but
they were very curious about the identity of the ‘fool’ of the Cheongseong faction who was talking like this.
(Continued in the next part)
