Episode 1122 If a friend calls, of course you should come. (2)
“Oh, you brought some grass, right?”
Meng Xiao laughed bitterly at Qingming’s words.
“iced coffee. It’s a spirit herb. I brought it with me. “But there’s a problem.”
“huh? “Problem?”
“It looks like it will be difficult for us to supply spirit herbs for a while.”
Cheongmyeong frowned slightly at those words. Meng Xiao sighed.
“Don’t make that face. We’re not saying this because we’re annoying or have other requirements. I searched all over Yunnan, but I can’t see Shinryeongcho anymore. “It still takes some time for the sacred plant I planted last time to grow in the new temple, and…”
Meng Xiao scratched his head as if he was having trouble.
“It doesn’t seem like the sacred plant is fully grown, so I guess we’ll have to wait and see.”
After finishing speaking, Meng Xiao glanced at Cheongmyeong. This is because I don’t know how much this guy values his own grass. In the first place, didn’t he hesitate to run all the way to Yunnan to get that baby grass? Since I said I couldn’t give it to someone like that anymore…
“Well, there’s nothing I can do.”
“Hmm?”
But surprisingly, Cheongmyeong shrugged his shoulders as if it was no big deal.
“It’s not a weed that just grows anywhere, so it has to grow as big as needed, right? “It’s something you have to endure.”
“Hmm… Is that so?”
“Never mind. “If you leave the grass alone, it will grow again.”
“It might take another ten years until the next harvest?”
“Whether it’s ten or a hundred years, I’d be lucky if I could get it even then. “If you don’t get it even then, it’s something that can’t be helped.”
Cheongmyeong spoke calmly, then glanced at Meng Xiao’s face and smiled.
“Are you giving me such a grim look, thinking it’s such a big deal?”
“I? Hahahaha.”
Meng So, who somehow relaxed, laughed heartily.
It is true that I had that thought deep down. The reason why Qingming is treating Yunnan so well now is because Yunnan is essential for obtaining cedar grass and making money through tea trade.
If either of them becomes unsatisfactory, the treatment of Yunnan may also be different from the past.
No matter how different it is, Cheongmyeong is also a member of the Central Plains.
However, Cheongmyeong’s attitude was no different from before hearing the news. It’s like a person who criticizes a friend who is embarrassed because he didn’t bring a gift for worrying needlessly.
“When you say that, it makes me feel like I’m a moth.”
“Actually, there were some aspects that didn’t suit your size.”
“haha. “This is the first time I’ve ever heard such a thing in my life.”
“Then the people I’ve met so far don’t know the palace lord very well.”
Meng Xiao chuckled. It seemed that Cheongmyeong’s words were not so wrong.
“Anyway, you are such an amazing person.”
“uh? Are you just accepting it?”
“You can’t just sit there and suffer.”
Meng Xiao smiled. Although he passed it off as a joke, his true feelings were clearly expressed when he said he was an amazing person.
It is unclear whether Cheongmyeong guessed Meng So’s inner thoughts and tried to put his mind at ease, or whether he said these words out of his true intentions. But either way, that insignificant word put Meng Xiao at ease.
I knew that Cheonwoomaeng was not simply a relationship based on profit. Like the Plum Blossom Sword Zone who saved Yunnan without regard for any gain, Huashan is also a place where you can reach out to them without any reason.
However, even though I knew that fact, I had no choice but to worry because the sense of discrimination between the Central Plains and the New Foreigners was so deep-rooted.
“Oh, by the way, this is your first time seeing this place, right?”
“hmm?”
“Hey Namgung.”
“yes?”
Cheongmyeong called Nangong Daowi with a gesture of his hand. Then Namgung Do-wi came in front of the two with a slightly awkward and unsteady step. Cheongmyeong introduced him appropriately.
“I am the owner of the Namgung family. Um… His title is still the head of the So family, but he will soon become the head of the Namgung family.”
“Oh, is that so?”
Meng Xiao looked at Nangong Daoyu with slightly narrowed eyes.
‘indeed.’
Is there anyone in the world who does not know the reputation of the Namgung family?
Prestigious among prestigious. Among the many families in the Jungwon, the Namgung family is at the top when it comes to prestige. Perhaps because it was Sogaju, the prayer was unique even at first glance.
“Nice to meet you. “I am Meng Xiao, the lord of the Nanman Beast Palace.”
“Oh, I…”
At that time, Cheongmyeong laughed and tried to dissuade Meng Xiao.
“You don’t have to be so harsh. If you think about it backwards, he’s not even the head of the family yet. “He’s still a child, so please watch over him and help him appropriately.”
“…What does that mean? “If you give me the Nangung family’s cow…”
Just as Meng So was about to retort with a bewildered look on his face, Nangung Dowi hurriedly spoke up.
“No, my lord.”
“Yes?”
Nangong Daowi politely gave a hand to Meng Xiao, who was a little dazed.
“What the Cheongmyeong seal said is correct. “There are still many shortcomings, so I ask for your guidance and encouragement.”
Meng Xiao blinked his big eyes.
Normally, it was an intimidating bull like a giant lion, but with its bewildered face and narrowed eyes, it looked more like a naive cow than a fierce one.
“You… do you know me well?”
“I don’t know.”
“But what kind of guidance are you telling me to take advantage of?”
At those words, Namgung Dowi smiled.
“I don’t know much about the palace lord, but I think I know something about the Cheongmyeong seal now.”
“….”
“That person always speaks half-jokingly. But there is a true meaning within it that should not be missed. I think the Cheongmyeong dojo told me that I needed to learn many things from the palace lord.”
Meng Xiao glanced at Nangong Daoyu, then turned his head slightly to look at Qingming. Cheongmyeong shrugged his shoulders as if he didn’t know anything.
“So shouldn’t we ask for guidance?”
“Look… I am a new foreigner. “There is nothing I can give to the Namgung family, a prestigious family that symbolizes the central region.”
“What does it matter?”
“…Did you say it was important?”
“yes.”
Nangong Daowi glanced at someone and wrinkled his face.
“At the very least, we are eating together with the Sapa guys.”
“I don’t think you’re very good at taking care of your eyes. And if you get stabbed, doesn’t it hurt?”
Lim So-byeong joked. Nangung Dowi’s face became even more distorted.
“…have you seen it?”
“….”
“Now I eat with the Sapa guys. “In such a situation, it is absurd to even make distinctions between what is new and what is new.”
Namgung Dowi laughed. Because he never thought he would say something like this.
“At least within the Cheonwoo Alliance, such distinctions have no meaning.”
“…But aren’t you the one who will lead the Nangong family in the world?”
“I threw away all that pretense long ago.”
“You threw it away?”
Nangong Dowi nodded.
“yes. There is nothing special or special about the Namgung family. “Please consider this as just a request from Malhak.”
Meng Xiao burst out laughing.
Of course, he is not a person without pride in the Beast Palace. But isn’t it a completely different matter for him to be proud of himself and for the world to recognize him?
There is a huge gap that cannot be narrowed between the prestigious family that symbolizes the central region and the Yasu Palace, which is looked down upon as a new alien. But now, it seemed that the gap was not visible at all in the eyes of this young man.
“please.”
Nangung Dowi took a deep grip once again.
Meng Xiao lowered his head and looked at the people standing behind him. These are people who do not particularly think about that fact even though Sogaju himself is lowering his head.
‘Don’t these people feel that this is strange?’
Even if it were only ten years ago, they would have thought that it would be impossible for the direct descendants of the Namgung family to bow their heads to a barbarian from outside the world, even if the sky were split. Those people are now just looking at this scene calmly.
The people involved may not have felt it, but Meng So, who joined from outside, felt this huge change very vividly.
“That kid’s head is going to fall off.”
“Uh…”
When Cheongmyeong gave a quick glance, Meng So nodded as if he had no choice.
“If it helps my country, I’ll do my best.”
“thank you!”
Namgung Dowi smiled brightly. It was a smile that did not feel the slightest bit of pretense.
Looking at that face, Meng Xiao couldn’t help but feel that all of this was not just an excuse.
Feeling awkward for some reason, Meng Xiao turned his head and looked at Qingming.
“…you.”
“yes?”
“What on earth are you making?”
“What do you mean by that?”
“No…”
Meng Xiao laughed as if it was absurd.
It is not that difficult for one or two people to have something similar to favor with new foreigners. Even when the relationship between the Central Plains and the Sae-eul reached extremes, there were people who showed favor to the Sae-eul.
However, it was certainly rare and a first time to see that in a gathering of so many people, no one showed much hostility towards new foreigners. Even those who saw the Beast Archers for the first time today.
Wearing unfamiliar clothing or carrying around wild animals would be frowned upon from their point of view…
“But why are those gentlemen walking around with their tops off?”
“You come from a hot place.”
“ah. “I didn’t think of that.”
“What’s wrong with taking your shirt off? “I also live with people who skin people.”
“…Shall I take off your skin first?”
“Then is your neck okay?”
Meng Xiao shook his head as he looked at the people who seemed to have lost interest in the Beast Palace and began to clap. I swear, this was the first time in my life that I had ever felt so out of focus.
‘…He’s blind.’
I thought it was a dream-like story. The reason Meng Xiao joined Qingming’s plan was simply because he thought it would be beneficial to the Beast Palace, not because he had any expectations that he could change anything major.
Because the reality felt by foreigners and the reality felt by people from the Central Plains are very different. There would be no reason for the Central Plains people to take the initiative and change that reality.
But here and now, Meng Xiao is clearly feeling the change. Maybe… one day, those who are in the fence of being blinded by nature may look at each other with unbiased eyes.
Meng Xiao laughed bitterly. Before I knew it, I knew that anticipation was overflowing in my heart. High expectations only lead to great disappointment. Meng Xiao decided to be satisfied with this level.
However, even if I gave up my expectations, my feelings with Cheon Woo-maeng could not be the same as before. Because I wanted to see it. How will the world change if the day comes when they lead the world?
“…What on earth did you do?”
“What do you mean?”
“Everyone is very polite to each other. “Regardless of your status.”
“Oh well, that’s natural.”
“huh?”
Cheongmyeong answers harshly.
“Namgung and Nokrim are brats who can’t be used up anyway, so which one is better and worse among them? “We must punish them without discrimination.”
“…”
That… is a bit strange, but…
I was both convinced and confused at the same time. It was when Meng So thought that perhaps this might be better than the empty ideal that could not be realized.
“uh? “It’s coming over there too.”
“huh?”
Hearing Qingming’s words, Meng Xiao turned his head. As soon as I saw where Cheongmyeong was pointing, I burst out laughing.
“It’s arriving like a breeze. By the way, aren’t they hot? “You can’t believe you came all the way here wearing those thick fur clothes.”
“Isn’t it the same as the Beast Palace that walks around here topless?”
“…I have nothing to say.”
The two people laughed side by side. Meanwhile, people dressed in snow-white clothes were quickly approaching.
It was the appearance of the Beihai Ice Palace, which started from a place farther than Yunnan and finally arrived after crossing the world.
