Episode 1179 I have something to tell you. (4)
“Welcome, Bangjang.”
As the court approached, King Hyeonjong greeted them with a bright smile, as if he had never hardened his face.
“I couldn’t be happier to see you again. “It was a short time, but did you have any trouble?”
The court responded to King Hyeonjong and smiled.
“Thanks to Jang Moon-in’s concern, I was sent off safely. “I didn’t even leave the room because I was afraid something might happen.”
Hyeonjong curled up the corners of his mouth at the court’s jokes. I don’t know if it was anyone else, but in the eyes of the volcano elders, a hint of bitterness was clearly visible in that smile.
Offering the rice first in a situation like this means that you have some leeway. The court is already taking the lead.
“Please eat inside.”
“yes. Thank you, Jang Moon-in.”
Tang Gunak frowned slightly and said.
“Bangjang. “I think it would still be right to refer to him as Lord.”
The court closed its eyes and nodded.
“I guess so. I did my best. “Please understand Theravada’s mistake, Maengju.”
“No, no. What is the importance of a title? “I am the leader of the Cheonwoo Alliance, but I am also the leader of the Hwasan Dynasty, so both statements are not wrong.”
Hyeonjong shook his head and gestured toward the inside, and the court moved along the guide.
It feels clear. The atmosphere is different from when I visited before. It was clear that those who came out to greet him seemed to have a slightly more difficult time with him than before. Even though our mutual feelings must have been deeper back then.
The atmosphere excited the court a little.
It wasn’t just because I was having a hard time with him, but because it felt like I had already heard the answer in that atmosphere.
‘The distance should gradually be narrowed.’
Because of what we’ve done and the bad feelings we’ve built up, we won’t be able to smile overnight just because our positions have changed. Therefore, the role of the court will be important in the future. If he doesn’t show tolerance properly, it will end up being as bad as not coming together.
Despite that burden, the court was able to smile. You’ve climbed the biggest mountain, but can’t you solve the remaining minor problems?
The court took a quick look around and opened its mouth.
“But the Hwasan Sword Association didn’t show up?”
“Oh, that’s it…”
At that moment, Hyeonjong blushed.
“sorry. “The child is a little unwell…”
“Master. I’m not trying to accuse you of being rude for not coming to meet me. It’s just that I’m wondering if he’s not attending this meeting…”
“No. “I’m waiting inside.”
“Oh, that’s it.”
Only then did the court nod cheerfully again.
Doesn’t not coming to meet him but attending the meeting mean that he doesn’t accept him emotionally, but will follow Hwasa and Cheonwoo-meng’s decision?
‘You are that kind of person.’
Of course, it would be a great thing if the Hwasan Sword Association came running to Beoseonbal to greet him.
But the court knows. That it’s just greed. Because no one will be able to wield the Hwasan Sword Association as they wish. If you are greedy like that, you will definitely pay the price.
The Hwasan Sword Association must be handled with utmost care. To be honest, I wasn’t confident that I could handle the court perfectly.
Usually, such people are referred to as double-edged swords, but in the court’s view, the Hwasan Sword Association was not a double-edged sword, but rather a sword without a handle. Anyone who wants to hold that sword must be prepared to have their fingers cut off.
‘But Hwasan Sword Association. Luckily I have that handle.’
The court’s gaze was focused on the back of Hyeonjong, who was walking ahead.
King Hyeonjong is the key to putting in his hands the sword called Hwasan Sword Hyeop that no one else can hold. It would be impossible for him to wield Cheongmyeong directly, but only King Hyeonjong can move Cheongmyeong.
And the court was none other than the one who could move Hyeonjong. So wouldn’t the end result be no different from him directly running the Hwasan Sword Association?
‘Jang Moon-in. Jang Mun-in’s choice was never wrong. Even if I were in the position of a long-time writer, there would have been no other way. Isn’t that the weight that a person who has been married has no choice but to carry?’
The court that spoke to him in his mind closed his eyes and chanted softly.
How could it be comfortable for King Hyeonjong to bow his head again and come back to the old room?
However, for King Hyeonjong, there would have been no other options in the first place.
The top priority for a long-time writer of a sect is not to achieve the glory of the sect or to build a stronger force. It is about maintaining and continuing the clan.
In particular, there would have been no other option for King Hyeonjong, who watched with his own eyes as the sect fell into complete decline and was driven to the point where the plaque was taken down.
The court, feeling a ray of sadness, cried out once again.
“Please eat.”
“Yes, Lord Maeng.”
The court entered the room with neat movements. There was already one person sitting in the spacious room. The court made eye contact with the person seated in the room, smiled, and greeted him first.
“It has escalated.”
“You saw it three days ago, right?”
“Three days is a long time. “Shouldn’t we visit more often from now on?”
“Well, you’re talking as if everything has already been decided. “Wouldn’t it hurt your face?”
“That’s irrelevant.”
“yes?”
The court smiles at Cheongmyeong.
“Even if I don’t get the answer I want today, wouldn’t it be a bad thing to be distant from each other like we are now? So it would be right to come and go a little more often.”
The corner of Cheongmyeong’s mouth twitched. The court, seeing that scene, forced down the corners of its mouth that were about to curl up.
Because you won a minor argument?
No, it’s not like that. The reason why Cheongmyeong kept silent was because of none other than King Hyeonjong. It wasn’t like they were defeated by logic, but the mere entrance of King Hyeonjong made them keep quiet.
In the past, he might have felt a little jealous as he saw the Hwasan Sword Association giving preferential treatment to King Hyeonjong, who had nothing to praise except his personality. However, to the current court, this appearance seemed much more reassuring and good.
“Let’s talk again later.”
“Of course.”
As the court was about to sit in the center, King Hyeonjong pointed inward.
“Bangjang. “Please come this way.”
The court glanced at the head table pointed to by Hyeonjong and shook its head.
“No, Lord. “This is where I am now.”
“But…”
“It makes me feel better, so please do that. “Please.”
“…If you say that much.”
Hyeonjong nodded and headed to the head table. The others also entered the room, found seats, and sat down.
widely.
With the sound of the door closing, silence fell in the room. The court did not break the silence and first looked at the faces of those who entered the room.
First of all, Hwasan’s Jangmunin, the elders of the Hwasan Sword Association, and those referred to as the Five Swords and Hyeyeon.
There are two palace lords: Danggunak, the head of the Tang family, and Namgung Dowi, the head of the small family of the Namgung family, the head of a small family. And the appearance of Lim So-byeong, the King of Green Forest, was also seen. This position is so uncomfortable that I’m stuck against the door and ready to leave at any time.
‘These are the backbone of the Cheonwoomaeng.’
Participating in a position that decides the direction of Cheonwoomaeng is only possible if one possesses both the status and qualifications. It’s a bit strange that the Five Swords of Hwasan and Hyeyeon of Shaolin are together, but if others admit it, it’s not something the court can argue about.
Because this place is still blind to the rain.
The court took a deep breath.
‘Now is the last step.’
In terms of time, it may have happened suddenly, but that is only true on the surface. Considering the time the court has gone through, it would be right to say that this is not an easy situation.
At this moment, you will face the results of that long, long agony.
“Lord.”
The court spoke. This is because it is not polite to let them open their mouths first, and it is also not polite to leave them in this atmosphere for too long.
“I shouldn’t, but I’d like to set aside formalities just for today. “This is because the situation we are in is not that easy, and above all, it is not easy for me to bear it any longer.”
“…I understand, boss.”
“Lord. And the people here.”
The court looked a little slowly at each person in the room.
“First of all, I would like to express my gratitude. Because of the people here, things that could not have been done with the power of Shaolin and the Nine Sects alone were solved, and people who could not have been saved were able to be saved.”
“….”
“And I would like to formally apologize for not accepting the facts as they are and for being petty.”
When the court bowed its head, King Hyeonjong quickly tried to dissuade the court.
“Don’t do this, boss.”
“no. Lord Maeng.”
The court shook its head.
“No matter what answer you get, it’s something you can’t do after time has passed. So before I get the answer, I wanted to point it out first. It’s more than Shaolin’s fault that things have come to this point. “No, it’s my fault, not Shaolin’s.”
“Director….”
“I’m sorry.”
The court bowed deeply once again. Those sitting around him as if surrounding him all had complicated expressions as they watched the scene.
It’s really nice to receive an official apology from the host, but the current situation has prevented me from receiving that apology with complete joy.
The court raised its head and opened its mouth again with an even more stern expression.
“The Gu Sect will not forget what Cheon Yu-maeng tried to pursue. I will also never forget the fact that Kangho reminded me of what I was losing.”
“….”
“It wouldn’t be enough to spend all day discussing what Tian Yu-meng has done, but as you know, the situation the world is in right now is not that easy. So…”
Everyone could not take their eyes off the court.
“As the head of Shaolin and as a representative of the nine factions and the five generations, I would like to get an answer to the proposal I made earlier.”
These words came out of the courtroom’s mouth a little faster than expected. Hyeonjong closed his eyes without realizing it.
“Lord. Can you hear the answer?”
The court looked at the expressions of Hyeonjong and Cheongmyeong at the same time. Even though I knew that half of the results were already out, my saliva was dry and my stomach was burning. This is because he knows better than anyone else in the world how important this answer is.
Nevertheless, he did not urge Hyeonjong. Because Hyeonjong’s speed is burning just like that, perhaps even more so.
A short silence. However, for the parties involved, a period of time that felt like eons passed.
“You said it a while ago…”
Hyeonjong’s mouth finally opened.
“I will give you an answer to your proposal, manager.”
The court clenched its fists without realizing it. All his nerves were focused on Hyun Hyeonjong’s lips.
“Cheon Woo-maeng…”
A voice like a sigh, but one that could never be taken back, flowed from Hyeonjong’s mouth.
“I plan to accept the suggestion made by the manager.”
As soon as those words ended, Cheongmyeong’s eyes closed tightly.
Like it will never open again.
