Episode 1027 Just understand. (2)
Words are merely a medium to convey the meaning contained within them. However, sometimes the feeling contained in the words themselves conveys more than the meaning within them.
That’s what Cheongmyeong said just now.
The meaning contained within was not small, but what was conveyed even more keenly was the emotion conveyed by Cheongmyeong’s words.
The cost of just waiting one day without giving up.
Who wouldn’t remain silent due to the heaviness of those words?
Hyeonjong slowly opened his eyes and accepted Cheongmyeong’s eyes staring at him. Calmly sunken eyes. There was no reprimand or urging contained in it.
But…
‘It’s different.’
The decision may not change. However, making a decision knowing and not knowing what you are sacrificing cannot be the same.
Now, Cheongmyeong is telling King Hyeonjong that he needs to be prepared for everything that will happen because of his one word.
That’s why I say it.
Just understand. Just understand how much is at stake in the choices you put off for a moment.
“Thousands…”
Hyeonjong’s voice became heavy.
“…life.”
The words that flowed out slowly took everyone’s breath away.
How can you not tremble at those words? Even if there were such a person, at least they wouldn’t be able to sit together here. Because this place is a paradise.
“Matriarch.”
“Yes, Lord Maeng.”
Hyeonjong said while looking at Tanggunak.
“What do you think about what the disciple just said?”
“hmm.”
Tang Gunak glanced at Cheongmyeong and opened his mouth.
“Considering the actions of the Demonic Cult in the past, it is not wrong.”
“….”
“Of course, the scale of the demonic cult that has now developed may not be accurately understood, so the impact may be different, but… it cannot be denied that the damage to civilians will increase as time goes by.”
“If you do it…”
“I don’t know if it will cost thousands of lives…”
I didn’t have to listen to the other words to know. It is certain that hundreds of lives will be lost.
Hyeonjong quietly pressed the area around my eyes.
‘So that’s why.’
There were times when I resented it. There were times when I internally lamented that I was foolish.
There were times when I resented my ancestors in my heart, asking why they risked their lives to stand at the forefront when everyone else had backed off, and why they couldn’t see a little further into the future.
But now I know. They couldn’t afford it.
Because you know what it means for a volcano to be pushed back. That is why our ancestors risked everything to kill the Heavenly Demon and defeat the Demon Cult without thinking about what would happen later.
So… if
our ancestors made that choice, what decision should King Hyeonjong make now, having seen the results of that choice?
Hyeonjong took his hand away from his eyes and looked at Cheongmyeong.
“Cheongmyeong.”
“Yes, Jang Mun-in.”
“…I’ll tell it like it is. “I’m not sure what choice I should make right now.”
“….”
“So let’s listen. What do you think our Hwasan and our Chunyu Meng should do from now on?”
Cheongmyeong stared at him and opened his mouth heavily.
“It’s not something to wait for to open.”
Cheongmyeong paused for a moment, then looked at everyone and continued speaking.
“Currently, the person holding the information about Hangzhou is the Sapaelian. “If you want to be informed, you should hear it from the most authentic people.”
“Sapaeryeon….”
A sigh flowed from Hyeonjong’s mouth. This is because he knows what it means to obtain information from SPA.
In a situation where the old faction is already claiming collusion between the Saepaeryeon and Cheonwoo-maeng, if Cheonwoo-maeng steps forward and requests information from them, the only result will be to give strength to Shaolin’s claim.
There is no way Cheongmyeong doesn’t know this fact. However, he was saying that even at the cost of everything, he had to receive correct information from Sapaeryun as soon as possible.
“…As you said, the Sapaelian is the first to obtain Hangzhou’s information, but isn’t it difficult to trust them?”
Cheongmyeong shook his head at Tanggunak’s words.
“I’m going to tell it like it is.”
“Why do you think so?”
“Because there is no reason to lie. The fact that they gave us information means they are planning to somehow involve us as well. However, there is no need to reduce the size of the enemy. “If I exaggerate, I exaggerate.”
“But…”
Cheongmyeong looked directly at Tang Jun-ak.
“In the time you hesitate, another person dies.”
An empty wind naturally escaped from Tanggunak’s mouth.
He slowly began to understand how senseless this situation was.
Although there are beggars in Hangzhou, ordinary beggars inevitably have limitations in understanding the power of the Demonic Cult.
And the experts in openness who can properly understand the power of the Demonic Cult have all retreated from Hangzhou due to the Gangnam Non-aggression Treaty.
In the end, this means that at this point, Sapaeryun is the only window that can provide accurate information about the power of the Demonic Cult that has been launched.
‘But…’
The people who hold that information are the most unreliable people in the world, so Tang Gunak was in trouble, unable to do this or that.
Since you cannot trust this scam, you must verify the information. However, as more time is taken to verify information, the damage to civilians increases exponentially.
How on earth should we resolve this situation?
“…So, are you now saying that we should believe the words of the Sapae-Ryun and walk towards the dangerous place called Gangnam on our own?”
“I’m just saying that’s the way it is.”
Cheongmyeong’s gaze shifted from Tanggunak to King Hyeonjong.
“The choice is yours to make.”
Those eyes weighed heavily on Hyeonjong.
“There is no such thing as a right choice, Jang Moon-in.”
Cheongmyeong growled.
“Because things in the world aren’t always that clear. Choosing isn’t about getting the right answer; it’s just about deciding which direction to go. Saying you will find the right choice is no different from saying you will not choose.”
Hyeonjong’s fingertips, hidden in his sleeves, trembled.
“However, there is no such thing as a wrong choice. “It’s just different.”
“….”
“The reason why Jang Moon-in must exist as a leader is because there will always be a moment when you have to choose something that is not divided into right and wrong. Because there has to be someone to do that job. “Whatever you choose, it will definitely be better than putting it off without making a decision.”
Hyeonjong nodded.
That was correct.
“So just choose. That’s enough. The monks and disciples will follow the leader’s choice.”
Finally, Hyeonjong felt a little more at ease.
“Then…”
It was at that moment that he opened his mouth to answer.
“Let me ask you one thing.”
Baekcheon, who had remained silent until now, opened his mouth. When Hyeonjong looked at him, Lee Chae seemed young for a moment.
It was rare for Baek Cheon to open his mouth like this first, not at a meeting of Hwasan, but at a meeting of Cheon Yu-Meng. Even cutting off Hyeonjong’s words.
Baekcheon’s cold, frozen face seemed to somehow even feel alive.
“If Jang Mun-in concludes that he will watch from here instead of dealing with that demonic cult…” “
….”
“What are you going to do?”
That was a question addressed to Cheongmyeong. But Cheongmyeong remained silent. Rather, he didn’t even look at Baekcheon and just looked at Hyeonjong as if he was watching.
“Answer me.”
“Jangmun-in.”
When Cheongmyeong called only Hyeonjong without pretending to hear, Baekcheon’s voice eventually became louder.
“Answer me, not Jang Mun-in, you bastard!”
There was a lot of anger in his voice. It was indeed a rude act, but no one here blamed Baekcheon for his actions.
This is because everyone here heard Cheongmyeong’s answer through silence.
That guy will go.
Even if it means leaving everyone here, I will head to the place where the Demon Cult is located, even if I am alone. Although they did not know the Tang family, the people of Hwasan clearly understood Qingming’s intentions.
In the end, Baekcheon grabbed Cheongmyeong by the collar and pulled him towards me.
“The disciples and blind followers will follow Jang Mun-in’s orders?”
“….”
“Then what about you? Aren’t you the Meng Tao of Hwasan? You don’t need to do that, do you? “You fucking bastard.”
Baekcheon’s face, who was pulling Cheongmyeong almost as if he was going to lift her, was distorted to an unfamiliar degree. It was an angry face that had never been shown before.
“Answer me!”
Cheongmyeong looked at Baekcheon with indifferent eyes.
“Put this aside, Sasuk.”
“Sasuk? “Do you really think of me as Sasook?”
“….”
“You damn bastard….”
“Stop it! “What a disgrace!”
In the end, something worse happened. Baekcheon bit his lip. And then I reluctantly let go of my hand on my collar and took a step back. However, the gaze glaring at Cheongmyeong did not relax at all.
It wasn’t just Baekcheon.
The other five swords guarding behind him were also glaring at Cheongmyeong with eyes no different from Baekcheon.
Hyeonjong looked around at everyone with a stern expression.
In this situation, he must never appear shaken. Hyeonjong was a person who could understand that fact.
His mouth opened and a majestic voice came out.
“As the leader of the Cheonwoo Alliance and the leader of Hwasan, I will command you.”
“Yes, Lord Maeng.”
Hyeonjong’s eyes oppressed his son-in-law. He had a strong appearance befitting his position as the leader of the Cheonwoo Alliance.
“The situation in Gangnam is urgent, but it is too dangerous to enter Gangnam without proper information. “We need the minimum amount of information to decide our next course of action.”
Cheongmyeong’s eyes darkened.
“The most reliable information will come from the open government, so we will discuss it with the open office and at the same time contact the old factions who are staying nearby to discuss cooperation. And if the old faction is unable to obtain proper information… I will not hesitate to contact the Sapaeryeon.”
“….”
“Haru.”
Hyeonjong declared firmly.
“All of this will not last more than a day, after which we will decide the direction of Tianyou Meng’s response. Therefore, from this time onwards, I will strictly prohibit my followers from leaving their seats. Everyone, please do not leave this manor and wait for the next command. This is my name as a leader. Anyone who breaks the command will be severely punished!”
“I follow your orders.”
Everyone present bowed their heads towards Hyeonjong.
However, only one person, Cheongmyeong, did not lower his head and looked at Hyeonjong with cool eyes.
No one knew what was hidden in those deep eyes.
