Episode 70. Invitation2014.05.03.
“Sniff.”
The Namak laborer sitting on the bamboo mat frowned.
“What is this smell?”
“That must be the smell of rice.”
Sonbin, who was preparing breakfast with familiar skill, looked at Namaknogun and answered. The delicious smell of freshly cooked rice was spreading throughout the house.
“No, not that.”
The Namaknogun suddenly stood up.
“Something is burning.”
“yes?”
Sonbin stopped moving his hands. It would be a big problem if there was a fire in what little we had to live with.
Sonbin quickly went out into the yard, wiping his wet hands. But she didn’t seem to have any problems.
There is no smoke, and there is no smell. I checked the room to see if anything, but it was still fine.
“Are you okay?”
Namaknogun frowned without answering Son Bin’s words.
“This way.”
Noh took a long stride and went out the door. Sonbin tilted his head.
“Has someone been playing with fire outside since morning?” … .”
Anyway, I had to check to see if something was burning. Son Bin lowered his rolled up sleeves and hurriedly followed after Noh.
Crack.
The place where Son Bin arrived, following the Namaknogun, was a neighboring house located nearby. Because Sonbin’s house is located in a very quiet place, it is quite far away.
‘Wow, there’s really something riding on it.’
As I get closer to the old house, a burning smell enters my nose. Moreover, since faint smoke was rising, it was clear that something was burning.
“Here it is.”
The Namaknogun went straight inside the door without any hesitation.
‘ah… … .’
Sonbin hesitated for a moment. However, since it was clear that something was burning inside the house, it was not time to worry about rudeness.
“excuse me.”
Making a loud noise, Sonbin entered the open door.
‘Ugh.’
As I entered the yard of the house, there was a burning smell and smoke. And Sonbin was able to immediately know the situation.
This is because the figure of Dangwol-ah, a cotton girl, standing gracefully in the yard through thick smoke was seen.
The burning smell and smoke filling the house were coming from the small braziers at Dang Yue’s feet, or more precisely, from the cauldrons placed on the braziers.
“So, sojeo.”
“Tsk.”
Even before Son Bin finished speaking, the Namak laborer lightly kicked the pot with his foot.
Tung. Paralock.
As the cauldron floated in the air, the sleeves of the Namak workers danced in the air. The pot spun around at the end of Nogun’s sleeve and landed lightly on the ground.
Ting.
“Are you okay?”
Sun Bin quickly approached Tang Yue’er. Dangwol-ah calmly nodded his head.
“It’s not okay.”
Namaknogun spoke in a blunt voice. Nogun was frowning as he looked inside the pot.
“Why on earth are you burning innocent rice? Are you even torturing me?”
Only then did Sonbin look down at the pot. The half-open pot was filled with leftover rice. It had been heated for so long that the bottom of the pot was still red.
“And do you have a grudge against vegetables? “Why did they do this?”
Sonbin turned his head at Namaknogun’s words. On one side, I saw various vegetables cut indiscriminately.
It looks like they were probably trying to chop it into small pieces, but the sizes are all different and the shapes piled up are really random.
“Why are you burning oil in an empty pot?”
There was also a brazier. As expected, thick smoke is rising from the red-hot cauldron.
“Hey, Soger. This… … .”
Sonbin asked cautiously.
Tang Yue’er answered while gently lowering her rolled up sleeves. Her white wrists, without any jewelry, hide inside her sleeves.
“Breakfast…” … .”
“You were cooking? this?”
The answer was given by the Namaknogun. Mr. Roh shook his head with an expression of exasperation and said.
“If I cook rice just twice, I’ll burn down the whole house.”
Tang Yue’er stood quietly as if she hadn’t heard anything. Sonbin sighed softly. When she saw this situation, she couldn’t be cruel enough to just turn away.
“If it’s okay… … .”
Sonbin said. Dangwol-a raised her head.
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Tang Yue was holding an ordinary stir-fried vegetable dish and staring at it for a while. Then, he lifted the cotton thread slightly with one hand and quietly put it in his mouth.
Dang Yue-er, who was munching slowly as if savoring the taste, finally spoke quietly after a while.
“It’s delicious.”
“thank you.”
Sonbin smiled. The grumpy voice of the Namaknogun chimed in from the side.
“Are you eating or appreciating? No, even if I appreciate it, I will do it sooner than that. “Is this the only way to finish eating today?”
“You shouldn’t treat food lightly.”
Tang Yue’er lifted the bowl of soup with both hands and spoke quietly.
“Sacrificing life for life is a sacred ritual.”
The Namaknogun looked dumbfounded.
“The divinity is ruined because everything was burned… … “I ate it all anyway.”
Namaknogun said as he put down his chopsticks. Then he looked at Sonbin and spoke bluntly.
“Why don’t you eat that and clean it up too?”
“I am okay.”
There was only enough left in Sonbin’s bowl for one meal. When he saw Dang Yue-ah eating so slowly, he realized it was too late.
‘If I finish eating like this… … .’
Dangwol eats alone. It’s very rude to the customer, and it’s not considerate of the young lady.
That’s why Sonbin also hasn’t finished eating yet. Although the results were similar, she was the only one eating in the month of January anyway.
“Oh, by the way, I happen to have a nice car.”
Sonbin said this to the bored Namak workers, then got up and prepared tea.
Tang Yue’er was still savoring her meal with her small mouth pursed. It seemed like it would be a while before she finished her meal.
* * *
“The lady has settled on the petition.”
“okay?”
Danghwaryun sighed as he received his subordinate’s report.
“Was there anything special? The Revolutionary Sega or the So Eun Pyo Country… … .”
“On the surface, there was nothing unusual. If you would like more information… … .”
“No, don’t do it.”
Shaking his head, Dang Hwa-ryeon said.
“No interference, no surveillance, no contact. Do whatever Wola wants to do, just do as she says and leave her alone. “This is Wol-ah’s first request to me.”
Suha bowed his head deeply and accepted her command.
“Eungeomdae?”
“We were asked to wait in a small village called Oseongchon near Cheongwon. In case of emergency, you can reach Cheongwon where you are by riding a horse in a month. The Silver Sword members disguised themselves as residents, and all existing village residents were dispersed to other places.”
“Eungeomdae’s behavioral guidelines are the same as the last time. Don’t get close or make any moves until you get a signal from Wol-a. But if Yue Ah gives a signal… … .”
No one would be able to touch Tang Yue’er carelessly. Although the meaning is quite different between the time of Pyohaeng and now, there is always something that is one in all.
“At that time, it doesn’t matter whether the opponent is the Revolutionary Party or anyone else. Even if it means burning all the petitions, ensuring Wola’s safety is the top priority. okay?”
Dang Hwa-ryun’s eyes lit up.
“All right.”
Suha answered briefly.
“And, a new report has been posted about Gangnam Moorim.”
Suha took out a thin book from his pocket. Danghwaryeon accepted the letter.
Rustle.
Dang Hwa-ryeon, who was reading the letter, chuckled.
“It’s the Gangnam Yongbong branch, so it’s earlier than usual.”
“The situation in Gangnam Moorim is in chaos, so it probably means that they will try to sort it out.”
“okay. In particular, it is said that the Namgung family took an active part. It looks like it will be a grand event compared to previous years. On the other hand, the reformist family is indifferent.”
Dang Hwa-ryeon said happily.
“I guess so. Because of this incident, the Namgung family’s secret pact with us has been revealed to the whole world, and the Hyukryun family has become surrounded by enemies. If you look at the big picture, it’s actually the opposite. Hehehe. In any case, both generations need a new turning point.”
“What should I do?”
“I heard that the kid named Yoo Seong-geom has pretty good skills, right?”
Yoo Seong-geom was a young man who attracted quite a lot of attention among the young rookies of Tangmun who have recently risen to prominence. Although he is young, he is actually not that much different from Tang Hualian.
“That’s right, but it’s still too late to go to the Gangnam Yongbong branch… … .”
“Oh, it’s okay.”
Danghwaryeon said.
“That’s just fine. “At this Gangnam Yongbong branch.”
“All right. “I’ll get you ready.”
Suha lowered his head and immediately retreated. Tang Hwa-ryun looked out the window. Small flower petals bathed in sunlight sway in the wind.
“Gangnam Yongbong Branch… … .”
It was only a few years ago, but it felt like decades had passed. It was worth it. In the meantime, there was a huge change in Danghwaryeon.
“I kind of miss it.”
Dang Hwa-ryeon said quietly as she raised her tea cup. The fragrant scent of tea passed through her nose.
* * *
The moonlight shimmered and broke on the black waves of the Buk River. Meanwhile, a white heron cries softly, cutting through the blue moonlight.
yes.
“Feel so good.”
The Namak laborer spoke with admiration while holding a small glass of wine. His expression as he looked at the trajectory of Sonbin’s white heron was relaxed, as if he was enjoying the classical atmosphere.
“very good. Isn’t that so?”
The girl wearing the cotton yarn, Tang Yue, didn’t reply at all.
But Noh could tell that she agreed with what he said. Because her eyes never left Sonbin for a moment.
“I heard that the head of So Eun-pyo came to his senses during the day.”
Namaknogun muttered as if he was talking to himself. Tang Yue’er said in a low voice.
“I just did what I had to do.”
Her voice was a little rough, but not so much that it felt completely awkward. It’s a world of difference from before when she felt creepy and uncomfortable.
“Is that why you saved the cat that climbed the tree and cured the little guy’s stomachache?”
“I just wanted to do it.”
“Heh.”
Namaknogun laughed. Namaknogun said as he watched Sonbin draw a trace like water flowing in the air.
“But there must be something else you really want to do, right?”
“I’m not confident.”
Ugh.
In the white heron’s low voice, Tang Yue’er answered quietly.
“His bet is like starlight. But is it okay for me to mess with that bet, even if it is for that person? Maybe I’m making a mistake by ruining something really precious? I am… … “I’m afraid.”
“hole.”
Namaknogun laughed. But he didn’t give any answer.
“Then why aren’t you doing anything? “I’m sure there’s a lot more you can do for him, right?”
“As you get older, you think more.”
Suddenly.
Noh took a sip of his drink.
“And then there is hesitation. Can I color that guy however I want, can I ask him to follow the path I took? “Maybe there’s a better way for him, a possibility I couldn’t even imagine, and I’m ruining it.”
“Are you afraid?”
“I’m afraid? no way.”
The Namaknogun’s shining eyes looked straight at Son Bin.
“I am expecting. That guy will show me the path I couldn’t take. If there is anyone who tries to harm that guy or break his chances, I can assure you that I will do my best to crush that guy. But if it’s about that guy’s martial arts… … .”
Namaknogun laughed.
“I will not do anything. “Watching that guy is my only joy now.”
There was silence for a while. The only thing that could be heard was the low shout of Sonbin’s white heron. He spoke as if he suddenly remembered the Namak workers who were drinking in silence.
“But why are we still using cotton yarn? “There will be no problem if I take it off now, right?”
“myself… … no.”
Tang Yue’s words about lack of confidence were sincere.
Everyone who had ever seen her face was astonished, and then they twisted their eyes and clicked their tongues. Even with her face covered with her cotton, they frowned at her when they saw her.
No one wanted to see Tang Yue’er again. Except for one person, her older sister.
Tang Yue knew that something like that would not happen anymore, but she still did not have the courage to raise her veil in front of Sun Bin.
Because if I found even a single bit of disappointment in his eyes, I would never be able to stand in front of him again.
“Wow, I’m not confident about anything. “Then what are you so confident about?”
“No merit.”
“It’s martial arts.”
Namaknogun smiled bitterly.
“Well, if you are a poison qigong, you have the right to say that.”
After taking a sip of his drink, Nanak Laojun looked at Tang Yue and said.
“Have you ever heard of Moorim Foreign Office?”
Tang Yue’er nodded quietly. This is what her older sister told her privately just recently.
“Then the story is much easier.”
The Namaknogun laughed with playful eyes.
“I’ll tell you in advance, once you step in, it won’t be easy to get out.”
* * *
“Hello, Prince Sun.”
Sonbin could not erase his surprised expression at the unexpected visitor. But she soon realized her own rudeness and quickly got up and went to the door to show her respect.
“It’s been a while, Jeoksehwa Sojeo.”
The person who came was none other than the military officer of Ho Yeon, Jeok Se-hwa. He is the one who asked Son Bin to help So Eun-pyo go on his way.
Jeok Se-hwa, who politely bowed to Sonbin, glanced behind Sonbin and said with a smile.
“Meanwhile… … “The number of people staying with you has increased?”
On the foundation covered with bamboo mats sat Namak Laogun and Dang Yue-er.
There was only an empty teacup in front of Nanak Laogun, who had already finished drinking, but Dang Yue-erh was covering the teacup with both hands.
“Rogun is staying here, but Yue Soje is staying in the neighboring mansion.”
To prevent unnecessary misunderstandings, Sonbin quickly introduced the two people.
“nice to meet you. “I am an enemy.”
Jeok Se-hwa expressed his respect to the two people. However, Namak No-gun only frowned once, and Dang-wol-a lightly nodded.
Sonbin quickly spoke to Jeok Se-hwa, who was momentarily taken aback by the unexpected reaction.
“But how did you come here… … ”
“Ah yes.”
Jeok Se-hwa looked at Son Bin and smiled slightly.
“Do you know the Gangnam Yongbong branch?”
“yes?”
Jeok Se-hwa smiled at Son Bin’s puzzled expression and said.
“If you help me with the training, I will show you how the martial arts officer of Hoyeon is training, right? “This is a much better opportunity than that.”
Jeok Se-hwa spoke in a sonorous voice.
“Would you like to go with me?”
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martial arts,
