Episode 1029 Just understand. (4)
Hyepyeong, who was looking at the setting sun in the distance, sighed involuntarily. Lately, the stuffy feeling hasn’t gone away.
‘I don’t know what I’m doing.’
Hye-pyeong could not understand why he had to leave Seongsan and spend so much time on the Yangtze River so far away. No matter how many times I heard the phrase “to keep that scam union in check,” it did not resonate with me.
All they did when they came to Yangtze River was to watch from afar what was happening on Maehwa Island.
In reality, it was Cheon Woo-maeng, not Shaolin, who fought Surochae. Therefore, hearing that you cannot leave the Yangtze River to deal with the Sapae-ryeon is only hollow.
Hye-pyeong, who was looking at the deep sunset, sighed again and opened her mouth.
“execution.”
“…Why are you doing that?”
Hye-gong, who was at the camp together, answered without turning his head.
“Did Hye-bang’s execution arrive at Songshan safely?”
“….”
Hye-gong’s answer was not immediately heard. After a while, the heavy voice returned.
“why? Do you also want to go back to Songshan?”
“It’s not like that… It’s just…”
Hye-pyeong stopped talking and took a deep sigh.
“I don’t know, death penalty. It is true that Hye-bang’s execution was rude to the master, but I don’t know if it was a mistake that warranted punishment…
” “It’s not a matter of right or wrong.”
“…Yes, that’s right.”
Hye-gong finally turned his gaze to look at Hye-pyeong.
“Do you regret not following along?”
Hyepyeong closed his mouth.
To be honest, of course I wanted to follow Hye-bang and return to Seongsan. After arriving at Yangtze River, he could not understand the commands he received from the master.
Know.
It will all be for Shaolin. No one doubts that the court’s choice was based solely on concerns about Shaolin.
But….
“I learned as a Buddhist that one does not hesitate to become fertilizer for living beings.”
“….”
“Then we….”
“That’s it.”
Hye-gong did not listen to Hye-pyeong any longer and hung up.
“Even if you have suspicions, don’t say them out loud so easily. “Once words are spoken, they cannot be taken back.”
“….”
“If you have something to think about, you should think about it deeply and only speak out when you are confident that your thoughts are not completely wrong. Otherwise, it is just a delusion.”
“I will keep in mind the death penalty.”
A deep sigh escaped Hyepyeong’s mouth.
I think about it once in a while. The reason he couldn’t follow Hye-bang wasn’t because he simply lacked courage. Perhaps it was because he was afraid of going against the room leader’s orders and acting independently.
‘Maybe I’m not qualified.’
Although he was a Buddhist who pledged to sacrifice his body for all living beings, he was afraid of the wrath of the master and could not do what he thought was right. Does he have the right to question whether the court is right or wrong?
It was at that time when Hyepyeong was sinking inside. Hyegong said.
“Someone is coming.”
“yes?”
Hyepyeong raised his head and looked at those approaching the manor.
‘Who…’
Was there anyone else who would come here at this hour when the sun was setting?
Hye-pyeong’s face hardened as she remembered the words, “Bless a good man.”
“uh?”
But soon a confused voice came out of his mouth.
Among those approaching, the one at the front looked familiar.
“execution. “The author… or that person?”
“…I guess that’s right.”
Hyegong’s face also hardened.
‘Why is he here?’
The person approaching was none other than King Hyeonjong of Hwasan.
Of course, there is no reason why Hyeonjong cannot come here. However, considering the current relationship between Shaolin and Hwasan, it was clear that it was an awkward visit.
“How…”
“Don’t act rashly.”
Hyegong calmed down Hyepyeong.
“Welcome with courtesy.”
“Yes, death penalty.”
In those short words, Hyegong’s respect for King Hyeonjong was felt. Although it is true that the relationship between Shaolin and Hwasan is strained, regardless of affiliation, Hyeonjong is a person who must be respected and respected as a strong person.
As Hyeonjong approached them, Hyegong bowed politely and greeted them.
“Meeting Jang Mun-in.”
King Hyeonjong also bowed his head deeply while holding his hand. It was a courtesy that came naturally.
“It is the current species of volcano. Please understand that my visit was sudden and without any message. “We are truly sorry for the inconvenience.”
“No, Jang Moon-in. “I don’t mind the inconvenience.”
Hyegong shook his head and asked vaguely.
“May I ask what brought you here?”
Hyeonjong took a short breath and opened his mouth.
“I have something to discuss. “Please tell me that Hyeonjong of Hwasan… no, Hyeonjong of Cheonwoomaeng wants to see you.”
“…You mean the room manager?”
“yes.”
A look of embarrassment flashed across Hyegong’s face.
The court is currently not accepting visits from outsiders. However, the person standing in front of him now is an outsider, but he is someone who cannot be dismissed as just an outsider.
The leader of the Heavenly Alliance visited in person, so what use are all the principles?
Hye-gong thought for a moment and nodded.
“I’m sorry, but could you wait here for a moment? “Currently, the manager is not receiving visits from outsiders, so I think I should first tell him that the manager is visiting and ask for permission.”
“You can wait as long as you want.”
“thank you. then.”
Hye-gong winked at Hye-pyeong, then quickly opened the door and ran inside.
Hyeonjong, who was watching this, looked at Jangwon with deep, deep eyes.
“Jangmun-in.”
Hyeonyoung, who was standing behind him, hinted in a tone of concern.
“Why don’t you think differently now? You should at least make an appointment first. The sight of us running and clinging won’t look so good to others. If you get kicked out like this, you will become a laughing stock.”
In terms of Kang-ho’s manners, he has nothing to say even if he is shut out at the door. However, even though King Hyeonjong knew this, he chose to run first.
“Know.”
“Then…”
“But now is not the time to discuss such things.”
Instead of looking at Hyeonyoung, Hyeonjong stared at the quiet manor.
– Just understand.
I can’t save face because I understand. As I understand it, I couldn’t follow the procedure. The fact that he becomes a laughing stock is not worth a penny compared to the sacrifice of those who are losing their lives at this very moment.
And…
“The situation in Gangnam is also the situation in Gangnam, but…”
Hyunjong bit his lip slightly.
“I’m worried about how long that child will tolerate it.”
“…Are you talking about Cheongmyeong?”
“okay.”
“No matter how special Cheongmyeong is, he won’t be able to disobey Jang Munin’s orders. “If something like that happens, there should be a severe punishment.”
Although Hyunyoung was always clear-headed, she seemed resolute in this matter. This is because it may be something that shakes the foundation of the clan and alliance.
But Hyeonjong had different thoughts.
“It is not the job of a Taoist to create an uncontrollable situation and test whether one can follow it or not.”
“…That’s true, but…”
“The best thing would be for us to find a better path for each other. I don’t want to be a long-time writer who oppresses his students. “I want to become a writer they can trust.”
Hyeonyoung nodded.
But even if their hearts were like this, it was questionable how Shaolin would come out…
at that time.
Hyegong came back out quickly and politely greeted King Hyeonjong.
“The manager said he would see you. “Theravada will take care of you.”
“thank you.”
Hyeonjong stepped into the manor with a nervous look on his face.
Hyeonjong’s hand on his knee slightly wriggled as if he was uncomfortable.
Did you say that the definition of a relationship is revealed when you sit face to face?
In that sense, it would not be an exaggeration to say that the relationship between the person sitting in front of him and Hyunjong is the worst. Even if Jongnam’s Jang Mun-in was sitting in front of him right now… no, even if Jang Il-so was sitting in front of him, he wouldn’t feel this uncomfortable.
However, the other person’s expression was relaxed, as if he did not feel any discomfort even with Hyunjong in front of him.
“Yes…”
Lee Jeong-buk, who was sitting in front of Hyeonjong, opened his mouth leisurely, filling the teacup in front of him.
“Why did the leader of the Cheonwoo Meng find the Hinayana?”
Hot steam rose from the teacup. Hyeonjong, who was watching the steam dissipating, unconsciously suppressed the sigh that was about to escape.
In fact, his relationship with the court was not like this from the beginning. When I first saw the court at the Qianqi Qixi Martial Arts Tournament, these ill feelings did not exist.
No, maybe I admired it a little bit. He is the leader of the powerful martial arts group Taesan Bukdu Shaolin, and he runs the world in a position that King Hyeonjong cannot even dare to touch.
But now…
“Hmm.”
The court smiled as if it had guessed what Hyeonjong was thinking.
“It’s been several years since we first saw each other.”
“…That’s right, boss.”
“I think I sat across from you and poured tea for you back then too.”
“That’s right. “I still remember what the manager said back then.”
“hmm. “What did I say then…”
Hyunjong opened his mouth, quietly looking at the court.
“The manager said this as he looked at me being delighted with the tea he poured for me. A car is just a car. “The tea served by the emperor and the common people are just tea.”
The court nodded heavily.
“At that time, those words really touched me. Even if the words are the same, their weight varies depending on whose mouth they came from. “When the head of Shaolin said those words, I felt like my heavy shoulders became a little lighter.”
The corners of the court’s eyes twitched slightly.
Hyeonjong may just be letting go of his memories of the past. However, to the court’s ears, those words sounded like asking, ‘Are you the same as you then and you now?’
What is it like? Are the court then and the court now really the same people?
The court did not necessarily want to answer that question. Just said.
“The trees are just there, but the wind doesn’t leave them alone.”
Hyeonjong nodded as if he agreed with that statement.
“The world is so funny, Maengju.”
The court said with a grin.
“Who would have guessed at the time that we would become this awkward even just having a cup of tea?”
“It’s just embarrassing.”
After a moment of awkward silence, the court looked at the teacup in silence. The steaming hot tea gradually cooled down. People will be like this too. Even if you don’t do anything, time changes everything.
“okay. Why did you come to see me? “It must not have been easy for you to let me go.”
Hyeonjong sighed softly in response to the court’s question.
“Have you heard what happened in Gangnam?”
“You are referring to a message from the Sapae-ryeon.”
“Yes, boss. “It is a call to arms from the Demonic Cult.”
King Hyeonjong gave particular strength to the word ‘magyo’. But when the court heard those words, it just smiled serenely.
“Are you here to discuss the matter?”
“That’s right.”
Hyeonjong swallowed dry saliva.
From the fact that he came to visit the head of the room in the first place, Hyeonjong had already bowed down and entered. If it were a court of law, I don’t know what they would say using this fact as an excuse.
However, the words in court that followed were completely beyond Hyeonjong’s expectations.
“You’re welcome.”
“…yes?”
Hyunjong’s eyes widened slightly at the unexpected reaction.
The court simply smiled warmly and nodded repeatedly.
“I was already thinking that I should come see you in person and discuss the situation, but I can’t thank you enough for coming here. “Indeed, the lord has a big heart that qualifies him to be the lord of heaven.”
“Ah… it’s not that big of a deal.”
“The matter regarding the Demonic Cult is so serious that all powerful powers must step in and deal with it at any time. Of course we have to discuss it.”
“Yes that’s right.”
For a moment, Hyeonjong suddenly wondered if he had been misunderstanding the court all along. The thought crossed his mind that the selfishness he showed might actually have been a misunderstanding caused by his different way of thinking about Kang-ho’s well-being.
One then.
“But…”
A small smile appeared on the court’s lips.
“There is one small problem, Lord.”
It was a somewhat unfamiliar laugh.
