Episode 71. Reunion, again2014.05.06.
The continent’s culture and power began in the Yellow River. Numerous dynasties and powers emerged and disappeared in this region, and they considered themselves the center of the continent, or central plains.
Murim was no exception, with Shaolin and Shaman, as well as the four major political factions and three of the five major factions, as well as prominent factions and clans, located in Gangbuk.
On the other hand, Gangnam, or the area south of the Yangtze River, has been undervalued and regarded as a peripheral area, despite its abundant products and outstanding talent.
This is because, except for the Namgung family and the Hyeokryeon family, who claim to be the two biggest losers of the Gangnam martial arts clan, most of the clans had a relatively short history compared to the Gangbuk martial arts clan.
“That’s why the Gangnam Yongbong branch is held in a very flashy and grand manner as if to show off.”
Jeok Se-hwa said:
“Although it is nominally a Murim alliance event, it is actually an event hosted by the Gangnam Murim family, or more precisely, the Namgung family and the Hyukryun family.”
“okay.”
Sonbin nodded and answered.
Tap, tap.
Jeok Se-hwa’s body on horseback shakes lightly. As she grew up as the daughter of a warrior, Sehwa was used to riding her horse.
On the other hand, Sonbin was still unfamiliar with horses. Still, he wasn’t so bad that he was able to keep pace with his enemy Sehwa.
If she makes up her mind and starts running, she will be no match for her.
“So, will the Gangnam Yongbong branch only involve sects in Gangnam?”
Jeok Se-hwa opened his eyes wide as if he was surprised, but immediately smiled and answered.
“Oh, that’s not true. They come not only from the five great generations, but also from the four major political factions such as Shaolin and Hwasan. Young martial artists from all over the world gather in one place and compete against each other in martial arts. Virtually anyone can participate as long as they have a letter of recommendation from a Segana faction. However, only a small number of them participate in the dance, and an even smaller number are selected as dragon feathers.”
“Yongbong?”
“That’s what we call the winners of the Gangnam Yongbong Branch every year. “Anyway, they are selected from among the four major political factions and the five major political factions.”
“hmm. “But it’s not always like that, is it?”
Tap, tap.
A deep voice interrupted the conversation between the two.
When Sonbin turned his head, he saw a sturdy young man riding a horse. Wearing a rather stylish military uniform, he was Jeok Se-ho, the older brother of Jeok Se-hwa and the eldest son of the military officer Hoyeon.
“Sometimes, a young master whom you have never heard of appears and takes the place of Yongbong. “Isn’t that the famous Bigeom Clamped Daehyeop?”
“That story is already more than ten years old, brother. And didn’t that evil Dahyeop eventually join the Namgung family as her son-in-law?”
Jeok Se-ho smiled bitterly at Jeok Se-hwa’s clear-cut counterargument.
“But it is not right to say that it is completely impossible. Above all, doesn’t the fun of watching dance moves disappear? Isn’t that right, Prince Sun?”
Sonbin laughed lightly at his words. He had already said hello to his enemy Se-ho, but this was the first time they had talked like this.
“I heard that you helped So Eun-pyo with his government.”
Suddenly, Jeok Se-ho spoke to Son Bin.
“I wanted to help too, but I couldn’t do anything because my family’s orders were strict, but I am truly grateful that Confucius helped me.”
“no. I didn’t do much… … .”
“But Chauvin Sozer said otherwise.”
Jeok Se-ho said with a grin.
“I am happy to accompany you.”
“Confucius is a guest I have brought, brother.”
“Who said what?”
Although smiling softly, Jeok Se-hwa spoke in a stern voice.
“So don’t disturb me and go over there.”
“haha. “I got it, I got it.”
Even though her words may have sounded rude, Jeok Se-ho just laughed. He slightly bowed his head to Sonbin and then walked forward again.
‘We get along well.’
Sonbin felt that way as he looked at the two people. It’s a scene that makes Son Bin, who is alone, even envious.
“Have you met Chauvin?”
“yes?”
Sonbin asked back with a puzzled expression in response to the sudden question of becoming hostile.
“I was wondering if you met separately after the departure.”
Sonbin still didn’t understand why he was curious about that, but he shook his head and answered her question.
“no. “I’ve never met you.”
“Hmm, really?”
Jeok Se-hwa looked somewhat suspicious. Sonbin couldn’t understand why she reacted like this.
‘That’s strange?’
Jeok Se-hwa thought while looking at Son Bin with a puzzled expression.
‘No matter how I look at it, I’m not the kind of person that Chauvin would like…’ … Where did you fall in love? The person she might like is… … .’
Nchobin’s ideal type is a strong and responsible person. A person who steps forward before anyone else in the face of difficulties, and a person who protects Nchobin.
However, the Sonbin in front of me seems far from that kind of person.
‘It looks smart, but… … .’
Your head will be fine. It’s enough to pass the state exam. However, Nchobin did not show much interest in smart men.
‘Has Chauvin’s tastes changed in the meantime?’
Although Eun Cho-bin’s reaction encouraged the public’s interest in Son Bin, Son Bin was quite an interesting subject to her anyway.
“Well, why are you asking that… … .”
“No, it’s nothing.”
Smiling lightly, Jeok Se-hwa quickly changed the topic.
“By the way, will the people you were staying with be okay?”
“ah.”
Sonbin knew what she was talking about. It probably refers to the Namak Laogun and Tang Yue-ah.
Jeok Se-hwa saw the two people at Son Bin’s house and asked if they would go together.
Namaknogun answered without even looking back.
-As for annoying little guys, the ones here are already enough.
Just in case, I asked Dang Yue-ah as well. Tang Yue’s reaction was not much different.
―A lot of people gather at a place called Gangnam Yongbong Branch, right?
When Jeok Se-hwa said that would be the case, Tang Yue-erh said quietly.
-Bye.
In the end, Sonbin was the only one accompanying the Gangnam Yongbong branch. Considering that he would cause trouble to the Hoyeon military officer, he may have been fortunate, but he also felt somewhat regretful.
‘I wish we had come together. Anyway, the academy hasn’t opened yet… … .’
Although the academy was not yet open, the children came to Sonbin’s house every day. She did write occasionally, but she mostly came to have fun.
‘Wait, but who cooks the food?’
Suddenly, I became worried about the two of us eating.
It is almost certain that Tang Yue will burn everything, and I do not think that the Namak Labor Army will cook.
“if… … “You’re not starving, right?”
The thought suddenly came out of my mouth.
“yes?”
When Jeok Se-hwa looked at him with round eyes, Son Bin quickly shook his head.
“No, it’s nothing. By the way, did you say that the place where the Gangnam Yongbong Branch is held is Namchang Deungwanggak?”
“Ah yes.”
Jeok Se-hwa said:
“They say it will be held in Nanchang this time too. Namchang is said to be a city that represents Gangnam since ancient times, but it is in Namchang that the Namgung House is located. But that doesn’t mean the Revolutionary Family can say anything. “Gwangju is too far away.”
Gwangju, where Hyeokryeonsae is located, is the southernmost city on the continent. Although these words revealed the subtle conflict between the Namgung family and the Hyeokryeon family, Son Bin’s interest was not there.
‘It’s Deungwanggak… … .’
Among the three major pavilions in Gangnam, the best one is Deungwanggak in Namchang. Plus, there is nothing better for Son Bin than being able to watch the dances of late-stage young people.
Tap, tap.
Shaking from the horse’s back, Sonbin raised his head and looked ahead.
The group, including the horses and wagons ridden by the young disciples of Hoyeonmu Gwan, were hurrying their way toward Namchang.
* * *
“Wow.”
An exclamation flowed from someone’s mouth. That’s how big and flashy the male prostitute was.
It seemed the same was true for Jeok Se-hwa and Jeok Se-ho, both of whom were also captivated by the night view of Namchang.
“It’s amazing to see this place again.”
Jeok Se-hwa said with admiration.
Namchang, which has enjoyed prosperity as a central logistics city in Gangnam since ancient times, is old-fashioned and very luxurious.
In particular, the beautiful sight of Dengwang Pavilion, high up under the night sky and lit up with lanterns, was enough to attract everyone’s attention even from afar.
“Let’s go to the accommodation first.”
Following Jeok Se-ho’s words, the group headed to the lodgings.
Because of the Gangnam Yongbong branch, Namchang was full of people.
It was easy to find young men and young women wearing military uniforms, and the sounds of laughter and music were everywhere.
“The accommodation here was provided by the Hyeokryeon Family.”
Jeok Se-hwa explained as we entered the large guest house located in the center of the city.
“If the reform tax is not at this level, it would be impossible to find a vacant room in Nanchang now.”
From her words, Sonbin was able to realize how big an event the Gangnam Yongbong branch was. The group unpacked their belongings at their respective accommodations and gathered again at the guest restaurant.
“A banquet is probably being held at Tengwang Pavilion by now. Would you all like to go?”
At Jeok Se-ho’s words, the young disciples nodded, their eyes sparkling, forgetting the fatigue of the long journey.
“Shall we hold a banquet at Tengwang Pavilion?”
“That’s right.”
Jeok Se-ho smiled and answered Son Bin’s words.
“It’s not an official meeting, but during the Yongbong branch, everyone gathers there. After all, it’s the most wonderful place.”
‘A banquet held at Tengwanggak by a single family, which is not a masterpiece by a high official of the royal court… … .’
Son Bin once again realized the power of the Namgung family or the Hyukryun family. This is because being able to hold a banquet at Tengwang Pavilion means that the influence on local government offices is also powerful.
As someone who once aspired to become a government official, Son Bin felt somewhat bitter. However, interest in Tengwang Pavilion was so great that Sun Bin also went to Tengwang Pavilion with his group.
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“Wow.”
Someone let out an exclamation, but no one said anything. The Tengwang Pavilion, lit up with five colors, was so beautiful and majestic that even Sun Bin’s bitter feelings were instantly eliminated.
Lanterns of various colors shone like jewels on the large red pillars and the blue tiles of Deungwanggak Pavilion, which towered high toward the sky, and the antique golden signboard hung brightly caught the light and sparkled.
‘As expected, it’s Deungwanggak.’
Sonbin couldn’t help but be impressed. The sight of the beautiful pavilion naturally makes me want to recite a poem.
“As expected, it’s the Gangnam Yongbong branch.”
Jeok Se-hwa muttered.
“Let’s go in too.”
Is it because the laughter and music of the young people around me made me happy?
Jeok Se-hwa grabbed Son Bin’s arm and urged him.
“Come on.”
After Jeok Se-ho revealed his identity to the warriors guarding the entrance, the group was able to go inside. Unlike the noisy outside, soft music was flowing inside Deungwanggak.
“Oh, isn’t this Soje, the enemy of the martial arts officer?”
As the group entered, several people pretended to know.
“Ah, it’s been a while. Confucius Hyukryeon.”
Jeok Se-hwa also smiled and answered them. From then on, Jeok Se-ho and Jeok Se-hwa were busy exchanging greetings, but no one even pretended to know Son Bin.
‘Well, it can’t be happening.’
Sonbin sat down with a rather relaxed mind, held a teacup, and looked around the banquet hall.
Luxurious food, fragrant liquor, and quiet music flowed, while gorgeously dressed young men and women were sitting there, laughing and talking.
‘They are young late-stage exponents… … .’
Maybe it was because they heard the term ‘post-exponents’, but the young people’s eyes seemed full of confidence. The girls’ eyes were just as bright, as if they were all shining brightly.
Sonbin, who was looking around the banquet hall like that, suddenly tilted his head.
‘huh? That young man… … .’
A young man was laughing and talking with the girls, and the sight seemed somehow familiar. And soon, Sonbin was able to remember who that person was.
In the first place, the number of young martial artists that Son Bin would remember was very limited.
‘Ah, at Hwanghakru… … .’
He had quite sharp eyes and was the same young man I met at Hwanghakru. The same young man who drew his sword against Son Bin and was brutally defeated by Sa Su-yeon.
‘Now that I think about it, did you say he was the Namgung family?’
Sonbin frowned. Only then did he remember that the young man was a master of the Namgung family.
On the way to Namchang, I heard the name Namgung family countless times, and now I remember that time.
‘No way, you won’t remember until now.’
“What are you doing?”
Suddenly, I heard Jeok Se-hwa’s voice next to me. She sat down quietly next to Sonbin.
“Have you finished saying hello?”
“yes.”
Jeok Se-hwa said with a slightly flushed expression. She lifts the teacup in front of her and lightly quenches her throat.
“There were a lot of people I hadn’t seen in a long time. And there are some people you absolutely have to say hello to. For example, people from the Hyeokryeon family.”
Sonbin was able to fully understand her position. Because Hyeokryun House is a very important place for the Hoyeon military officer.
“By the way, who were you looking at? there?”
Jeok Se-hwa didn’t know how he knew, but he pinpointed the direction Son Bin was looking at.
“She is the lady of the Gongseon family and the Moyong family. Well, they are both pretty.”
Jeok Se-hwa said with a mischievous smile towards Son Bin.
“No, no. jeon… … .”
“So, which way were you looking?”
Sonbin smiled bitterly. It was that moment.
‘uh?’
I felt an intense gaze directed at me. Her cold yet hot, faint feeling in his heart runs through Sonbin’s whole body.
Sonbin turned his head.
widely.
The teacup I was holding in my hand fell down weakly. But Sonbin didn’t care.
“buy… … Sozer.”
Sonbin’s voice trembled slightly, as if he had seen an unbelievable sight.
Sa Su-yeon, she was standing there.
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