Episode 224. Entering the Palace
“Are you here?”
Maeng Gap-son answered politely.
“yes. “Your Majesty the Emperor.”
Then Emperor Jingde laughed and said, as if he was embarrassed.
“It’s very awkward to call you that.”
Maeng Gap-son slightly raised his eyes and said.
“Is there anything strange about telling you to abdicate His Majesty the Emperor? But… how can you be here alone without any escort?”
“ha ha ha. “Who would dare touch me?”
At that moment, a bitter energy emanated from the eyes of Emperor Jingde.
Han Ibi intervened.
“Now that I think about it, it’s funny. Your Majesty is stronger than your bodyguard. No, wait a minute. “Is it true that the bodyguard is weaker than the emperor?”
Maeng Gap-son then rolled his eyes and made an expression that seemed to rebuke Han E-bi’s careless remarks.
Han Ibi, who saw that, quickly spoke.
“Oh my. Without realizing it, I was thinking about the old days…”
At that time, Emperor Jingde said with a chuckle.
“Now he is wearing the shell of an emperor, but the person inside is still the same as King Yeseong. “I like this natural look of Zhonglimei.”
Maeng Gap-son said.
“If it were like before, I would have cut off your head right away.”
“Tsk tsk. “If we do it that way, there will be no one left in the imperial palace.”
At that time, Han Ibi said.
“It was truly an honor to be invited to the coronation ceremony.”
‘I couldn’t see it very well…’
“But I wonder if you had some business to do with So-in…” Emperor
Jingde took a step forward, stopping Maeng Gap-son from glancing at Han Yi-bi again.
“It’s nice because it’s refreshing. “That’s why I stay close to the martial arts people.”
“To put it bluntly, they are probably strong people.”
“ha ha ha. You are still the same. good. good.”
Emperor Jingde, however, soon changed into a serious expression and continued speaking.
“In this way, according to the will of heaven… I have succeeded to the throne.”
‘Aren’t you good at politics?’
“But… the dissatisfaction of the ministers is rampant within the imperial palace right now.”
Han Ibi said while tilting her head.
“Why not? “Why on earth is this like that?”
Emperor Jingde said:
“I am in a lonely situation.”
“Then why don’t we bring the Empress in quickly?”
“No, that’s not the story.”
Han Ibi said while shaking her head.
“sorry. Actually, I fully understand it. “It’s not the imperial palace, it’s just something that was going on outside…”
“It’s outrageous!”
Maeng Gap-son widened his eyes and shouted.
Then the Jingde Emperor frowned and said.
“Head of the Maeng clan. “I’m fine, so please don’t interrupt me before I talk.”
“Oh yeah… I understand.”
Emperor Jingde said:
“Now then, keep talking.”
“All right. My choice of words was a bit poor. So… Now that His Majesty the Emperor, who was mainly engaged in external activities, has inherited the throne, natural dissatisfaction is bound to arise.”
Yes.
The body of the youngest and bastard.
Moreover, how could he have known that the prince, who practiced martial arts and hung out with powerful men, would inherit the throne?
Therefore, the forces that lined up each prince became like dogs chasing chickens and faced the current reality in despair.
At that time, Emperor Jingde said:
“Despite your refreshing speech, you seem deep inside. “It is exactly what it says.”
Ebi Han said.
“Hmm… I think I understand up to that point. I still don’t know why you asked to see me…”
“I need you by my side.”
Han Ibi was silent for a moment.
He looked at the emperor blankly for a moment and then said.
“I am always on His Majesty’s side… Is this okay?”
“No, it’s not like that.”
Emperor Jingde looked at Han Yi Fei with deep eyes and said.
“Enter the palace.”
“yes? “The entrance palace?”
“yes.”
“What… do you mean entering the palace?”
Han Ibi’s expression twisted unconsciously due to an ominous premonition.
‘What does this person want to order again? Now that they’ve become emperors, aren’t they going to try to manipulate them even more?’
But the Emperor of Jingde suddenly said something different.
“The imperial family’s martial arts skills are quite excellent.”
Han Yi-bi said, recalling Kwak Won-hoe of the Hwanggun Hwangryongdang.
“you’re right. I experienced it when I was in the Murim Alliance. “It’s not fancy, but it’s very practical and effective.”
Emperor Jingde said:
“But that alone is not enough. Therefore…”
the emperor continued, walking slowly.
“Our imperial army sometimes invites powerful figures to teach martial arts to soldiers.”
So-called invited instructors.
Han Ibi said, raising one eyebrow closely.
“Your Majesty, the Emperor….”
“That’s right. “I ask you to serve as an external instructor for the imperial army’s private soldiers.”
Han Ibi said with an expression of bewilderment.
“Could it be that I just misheard? “There are so many great martial artists in Moorim.”
“that’s right. “So, I’m asking you to take on the role of instructor for the ‘private soldiers.’”
“I don’t quite understand….”
“For troops above the executive level, there are already separate instructors from outside.”
“May I ask who you are?”
“of course. “He is Baek Young-chun, a Buddhist monk from the Jeonjin faction.”
“Oh oh.”
Emperor Jingde said with a grin.
“Isn’t it really surprising?”
“Actually, I made a noise because I didn’t really know who it was. sorry.”
Emperor Jingde, who almost lost his leg for a moment.
Eventually, Maeng Gap-son intervened.
“How can you be one of the small and medium-sized dragons of the Murim Alliance and not know the Hundred Great Covenants?”
“You may not know, so what are you talking about….”
“Baek Do-in is on par with Jangmun, Song Won-in of the Jeonjin faction….”
Yikes. Talk longer.
“Anyway, I understand that he is famous.”
At that time, Emperor Jingde said:
“ha ha ha. Does not matter. In any case, external martial arts instructors for private soldiers are usually invited from among young and promising martial artists. For example… the Murim Alliance’s small dragon…”
Han Ibi said with a knowing look on her face.
“aha! So you’re saying you won’t kill a cow with a chicken-killing knife?”
Emperor Jingde said as he stroked his beard with his finger.
“The analogy is a bit inappropriate.”
“But since you understand it, I don’t think it’s entirely wrong.”
Han Ibi smiled and continued speaking.
“But… who invited that Baek Young-chun?”
Jingdukje also smiled and said.
“Of course… my father appointed me.”
At that time, Han Yi Fei looked at Emperor Jingde with somewhat deep eyes and said,
“Teaching soldiers martial arts… isn’t that the real reason His Majesty the Emperor summoned me?”
Emperor Jingde’s eyes came and collided with Han Yi Fei’s eyes.
A moment of deep silence.
Ebi Han said.
“Your Majesty the Emperor really needs ‘his side.’”
Emperor Jingde said:
“Yes. “If you are a highly trained ganja, there is nothing better to ask for.”
Han Ibi said with a grin.
“I thought everything would be fine once I became emperor.”
Emperor Jingde smiled and waved his hand.
“Wouldn’t it be great if that were the case? “In every high position in the world…”
Emperor Jingde added as he took a step closer to Han Yi Fei.
“…there is a price to pay.”
Han Ibi said while shrugging her shoulders.
“Many high-ranking people I have seen are no different.”
Emperor Jingde said, his expression turning serious again.
“Now then, will you accept my offer?”
Han Ibi also responded with a serious expression.
“What kind of safety can I dare to refuse?”
“I really hate being forced to do something.”
“You’ve been forcing me to do a lot of things so far.”
“It’s your misunderstanding. “I never forced anything.”
Han Ibi said with a grin.
“Ohh. “It’s truly surprising that it was all just Soin’s illusion.”
“good. “Then I guess I’ll have to say goodbye for today.”
Then Han Ibi looked up at the sky and said.
“It’s getting dark like this, but you still have plans?”
“The emperor is very busy.”
Han Ibi smiled, revealing her white teeth like stars in the sky.
“No problem. “Of course.”
* * *
Originally, permission had to be obtained from the recluse and the general, but…
there was a special situation pointed out by the emperor himself.
Emperor Jingde promised to send a message to the Qingcheng faction so that no harm would occur.
After all, who can say that the emperor moves directly like this?
Moreover, even if they didn’t know about Bok Yeon-hwa, it was obvious that the other elders would be happy and slap their knees.
Aren’t they so thirsty for the power they lost so far?
Either way, it seemed to be true that the emperor was busy.
Even after three days, the Jingde Emperor could not even see his nose.
Maeng Gap-son had already returned to the Murim Alliance.
Left alone, Han Ibi just wandered around aimlessly, looking around within the permitted range.
Then one day…
a soldier appeared at Han Ibi’s lodgings and took him to the imperial military training ground, saying someone was calling him.
Han Ibi, who couldn’t understand what was happening, just tilted her head and followed him.
After walking for a while, we finally arrived at the training ground.
It is so enormous that it is impossible to even compare it to the Qingcheng faction.
Han Ibi muttered without realizing it.
“Wow… it’s big.”
It was then.
A black shadow appeared in front of him.
Han Yi-bi said with a surprised expression when she saw the owner of the shadow.
“older brother.”
“Oh oh! Who is this! Isn’t it Zhong Li’s brother!”
Kwak Won-hoe ran out with a happy face and hugged Han Ibi.
Ebi Han said.
“older brother. “If you embrace me like this, other people will misunderstand.”
“What a misunderstanding. “I heard you have already entered the palace.”
It wasn’t that they weren’t, but many of the soldiers practicing their spears with their shirts off were looking at them with strange expressions.
At that time, Kwak Won-hoe released the hug and shouted.
“Who told you to pay attention to something else! “You can’t do it right!”
Then the soldiers were startled and started practicing again, each stabbing with their spears.
Ebi Han said.
“Wow. They eat quite a bit here. “As expected, you are amazing.”
Kwak Wonhoe shrugged his shoulders and said.
“With something like this… There is even an instructor who rose to the position of the Murim Alliance’s Small Five Dragon at a young age and was invited to the imperial court.”
“older brother. “That sounds somewhat sarcastic.”
“ha ha ha. That’s sarcastic. I understand you well. After all, this guy must be able to endure the stomachache.”
“Anyway, since the prince you served has come to power… he must have left General Mana at his side.”
Then Kwak Won-hoe’s expression changed completely and he said.
“Shh! Be careful what you say. “If you use your tongue carelessly in the royal family, you will be hanged right away.”
“Oh my. “I don’t know why everyone in the imperial palace has such a tendency to disregard life.”
At that time, a sharp voice was heard from behind him.
“Who dares chatting in the sacred gymnasium!”
Han Ibi looked back, puzzled.
Standing there was a middle-aged man dressed in imperial uniform and with a long mustache and beard.
Kwak Won-hoe, who saw him, spoke in a polite manner.
“Instructor Hwang.”
Then a middle-aged man called Instructor Hwang looked at Han Ibi with a somewhat crooked posture and said.
“Master Kwak. “Why did we let an outsider into our training hall?”
Kwak Won-hoe said after hearing that.
“ah! Not an outsider. This is the person whom His Majesty the Emperor will appoint as instructor.”
“what? “I haven’t heard anything like that.”
Then Kwak Won-hoe smiled and said.
“The appointment has not yet been made. Ministers are verifying qualifications.”
“What the damn verification…”
At that time, Hwang Moo-hyul (黃務恤), a man called Master Hwang, narrowed his eyes and glanced at Han Ibi.
A pretty face.
Slim body.
No matter how I looked at it, it felt out of place for an external instructor guiding soldiers.
Moohyeol Hwang said.
“joy. “It looks like you have connections to the imperial family.”
Han Ibi also spoke without giving up.
“It’s in the background. “I really wish I had something like that.”
At that time, Kwak Won-hoe took a step forward and said.
“Instructor Hwang. Even though Lee Ja seems shabby on the outside…”
Han Ibi said.
“Eh? older brother. Even so, it’s still a little dirty…”
But Kwak Won-hoe continued without hesitation.
“Within the Murim Alliance, it’s quite….”
“Good. “You go and take a look and post it right away.”
Kwak Wonhoe tilted his head and asked.
“Yes? What do you mean?”
Moohyeol Hwang said.
“I’m telling you to hit me right away, whether it’s verification or something.”
Kwak Won-hoe watches Hwang Mu-hyul without understanding the meaning of the words.
At that time, Hwang Muhyul smiled arrogantly and said.
“I’ll verify it right now.”
(Continued in the next part)
