Episode 786
The Line of Great Country (2)
Yeon Ho-jeong’s face was quite serious as he returned to Naejeong after meeting Gok-gyeong.
It was then.
“Yeonhojeong Daehyeop.”
Yeon Ho-jeong’s face distorted.
“I told you not to call me that, man.”
Zhuge Yan came over, giggling.
“Where have you been?”
“I was having a conversation with Senior Gok-kyung.”
“…We didn’t fight, right?”
“If we had decided to fight among ourselves, the entire outer fortress would have been destroyed.”
“but.”
The true power of Seongcheon, or the masters who performed martial arts, is beyond imagination. When these god-like forces collide, the entire area is devastated.
Furthermore, if there was such a clash of forces and his career was shaken up, there is no way that the super experts in the area would not have known about it.
Zhuge Yan said with a bright face.
“I know? “The Lord of the House has woken up!”
“what?”
Yeon Ho-jeong’s face was filled with surprise.
“Father?”
“huh. “You woke up earlier, and His Majesty went to see the head of the family in person.”
It was a surprise.
“Your Majesty went in person?”
“Isn’t it amazing? I heard everyone was surprised. “He was so determined that no one could stop him.”
Yeon Ho-jeong’s eyes wavered.
‘Is that it?’
The emperor’s favor toward his father is truly unusual.
Of course, that in itself is an honor and joy, but…
“What’s wrong?”
“huh?”
“How come you don’t seem to like it? Is there something wrong?”
“No, what’s the problem?”
Zhuge Zhen, who was looking at Yeon Ho-jeong, asked cautiously.
“Is it because of the marriage?”
Yeon Ho-jeong was surprised.
“How did you know that?”
“You can’t not know. The story has already spread widely among officials. And I’m close with the officials.”
Yeon Ho-jeong frowned.
“The damn civil servants are too light even though their snouts are light.”
“omg! hey! “No matter what, you can’t say things like that in the palace!”
“If it doesn’t work out, it doesn’t work out. Even His Majesty the Emperor would be astonished at the way he used his tongue without even knowing what was important. “They don’t seem to realize that the very remark could strangle them.”
“What does that mean?”
“The marriage of a martial arts person and the child of the emperor is in itself a shocking thing. However, the fact that there are rumors floating around that have not yet been confirmed cannot be viewed favorably by His Majesty the Emperor. “I don’t know, but mid-ranking officials will begin to be purged in the near future.”
Even the emperor’s feelings toward his ministers were extremely bad. You will probably have decided to change water anyway, but the time will come much sooner.
“Well, now that I think about it, that’s true too. But if that many people were purged, the government would be paralyzed.”
“I’m already paralyzed and rotting away. “His Majesty will be pleased that the time to cut out the affected area has been brought forward.”
“Is that so?”
Yeon Ho-jeong tilted his head.
“what?”
“huh?”
“You can think about that much, right? “Why are you surprised when you know better than me?”
“I’m kind of smart, but I’m not perfect. “I’m so tired of worrying about this and that all the time.”
“Is that so?”
Yeon Ho-jeong looked very distraught.
Zhuge Yan asked again.
“But looking at your expression, why does it seem that you are not happy about this marriage?”
“Didn’t I tell you before? My father said that it is right to marry someone you love. “It’s our family tradition.”
“Even the family tradition… After all, you are His Majesty’s daughter, right? A princess. “You still don’t like it?”
“It’s not that I don’t like the person, it’s that I don’t like the situation. And you know what? What is my life like? A guy like me is better off being alone for the rest of his life. “It’s an award that will only cause people trouble.”
Zhuge Zhenyan chuckled.
“What kind of woman would be happy living with a man like you?”
It was a joke-filled blow, but Yeon Ho-jeong took the words seriously.
“That is correct. So, I hope Ji-pyeong is in charge of Sogaju as well.”
“what?”
“It’s not because she’s my younger sister. Is there anyone in the world who would be as good to his woman as Jipyeong? “It may be a bit frustrating, but it’s upright, bright, and kind, and even the background isn’t bad, right?”
Have you ever seen this kind of outburst?
Zhuge Yan, who was laughing, suddenly realized that Yeon Ho-jeong’s words were not that exaggerated.
‘Isn’t that true?’
Everyone knows that Yeon Ji-pyeong has a good personality.
Moreover, the direct descendants of Byeoksan Yeonga, a part of the Kanghoyuk family, are also talented. But that doesn’t mean the character wasn’t good.
He was a person that anyone could like. If you were to visit the whole world, there would be a line of women stretching hundreds of miles who would say they would marry Yeon Ji-pyeong.
“Still, if His Majesty the Emperor himself proposed it, it would not be a proposal but more of an imperial command. How could you refuse it?”
“I have to make you understand. And if I become the sire of His Majesty the Emperor, the martial arts world will be shaken.”
“What do you mean by that?”
Yeon Ho-jeong briefly told the story of the conversation he had with Gok-gyeong.
Zhuge Zhen’s face hardened.
“…It’s a possibility.”
“Possibility? There are probably countless people in Moorim already targeting me. “It’s difficult to deal with them with force, so they’ll try all sorts of tricks, right?”
“Just preparing for it and actually executing it are two different things.”
“The fact that you were prepared is the problem in itself. “Yes, even if we can’t help it, it still doesn’t change the fact that you shouldn’t marry a princess.”
“So how do you reject it?”
“His Majesty didn’t request it too strongly. At least on the surface it is.”
Yeon Ho-jeong shook his head.
“If I say I won’t do it, this marriage will be canceled. “There is no other way than to find a way.”
“Then why are you so worried?”
“….”
Yeon Ho-jeong paused for a moment.
Yeon Ho-jeong’s face looked quite distraught as he raised his head and looked up at the sky.
Just looking at his words and expressions, it was clear that he would never marry a princess. But what is so troubling?
‘Are you afraid that His Majesty will look at Yeonga negatively?’
Jegal Zhen, who was looking at Yeon Ho-jeong’s face, suddenly realized that his stomach, which had been bloated for some reason, felt quite refreshed.
‘Hoo…’
Jegal Yan opened his mouth.
“Kwaaak!”
“100 million!”
Yeon Ho-jeong frowned.
“What are you doing, so dirty?”
Zhuge Zhenyan patted his stomach.
“I thought I couldn’t digest what I ate yesterday, but now I feel better.”
“Eat in moderation, eat in moderation!”
“shut up!”
Jegal A-yeon, who was complaining, punched Yeon Ho-jeong in the chest! I hit it.
“Well, then what’s the problem? “You can just refuse.”
“Rejection is a foregone conclusion. “No matter how much I think about it, I can’t come up with an estimate.”
“therefore! Is there anything else to worry about? “If you just look at his face, it seems like he lives with all the misfortunes in the world.”
Yeon Ho-jeong stroked his chin.
“I’d rather refuse, but I don’t think this marriage itself is a bad thing.”
“what?”
“It’s a waste, isn’t it? “It’s too late to bury it like this.”
“what? Could it be that the imperial family and the martial arts…?”
“okay.”
Zhuge Zhen’s eyes sank.
“Surely the horizon?”
“Have you forgotten about our family’s family customs that I mentioned a little while ago?”
“Oh right.”
“Is Zhuge Se a human? “Isn’t this the child you picked up?”
“hey! “It’s rude of you to say that!”
Yeon Ho-jeong sighed.
“done. “I have to go see my father first.”
Zhuge Yan grinned.
“You’re having a private meeting with His Majesty? Did you just forget about it? “You’re pretty stupid too, aren’t you?”
“Your Majesty’s energy is moving in this direction. “The conversation is over.”
“uh?”
“How can someone so foolish and weak in martial arts get his boat out there?”
“You b*stard!”
Yeon Ho-jeong smiled and headed toward Yeon Wi’s residence.
Zhuge Yan, walking along Yeonhojeong, grumbled until the end.
* * *
“father.”
“Are you here?”
After those words, the two were silent for a moment.
Two people looking at each other without saying a word. Zhuge Yan couldn’t help but notice the soft yet heavy atmosphere.
Yeonwi smiled.
“You’ve grown a lot.”
“Thanks to my father.”
“What did you do for me?”
“Your very existence gives you strength.”
It was a short statement, but Yeonwi felt her heart sink. But I didn’t try to show it.
“You have made a mark in the history of your family. “As far as I know, there is no one who opened martial arts in his family and reached the level of a martial god.”
Yeon Ho-jeong grinned.
“I am who I am today thanks to the teachings passed down from generation to generation of my ancestors.”
“Yes, the martial arts you have learned are different, but you also learned the martial arts from your home family. Never forget that. “No matter what your talent or experience, there is a reason why you are where you are today.”
“I know.”
“Always live with gratitude. But there is no need to be bound by a mold. “If you live your life well according to your own will, it is a repayment to your ancestors.”
“I’ll keep that in mind.”
“I will hand over the Sogaju position to Jipyeong.”
It was a remark that came out of the blue and yet had a huge impact.
Zhuge Yan looked at Yan Wei in surprise.
But Yeonwi looked calm. Yeon Ho-jeong’s eyes were filled with surprise, but he didn’t seem too surprised.
“I wanted you to continue the family as the eldest son. Aside from your skills, I thought you were more suited to the position of head of the family than Jipyeong in difficult times like this.”
“Yes, I know.”
“Even though you are my child, you have already surpassed your father and are painting all over the world as you wish. “It would be such a waste to break those strong and powerful brush strokes.”
“….”
“Family may not give you strength, but you cannot limit your life with a strong fence. “If you don’t have the strength, you won’t know, but this family is not so easy that it will collapse if you are let alone, so don’t worry and fly with strength.”
“father.”
Yeonwi laughed and joked.
“I’m sure you’re not jealous because you were pushed out by your lovely younger brother, right?”
Yeon Ho-jeong’s eyes trembled.
After a while, he slowly bowed.
“You were so criticized because of your ugly son.”
“You guy, who said they would kick you out? If the family’s home is in danger, they must come running as soon as possible. “I said it was okay to go home, but I never told you to break off your relationship.”
“of course. “Still, I’m sorry.”
Yeonwi smiled and grabbed Yeonhojeong’s hand and lifted him up.
There was pride on Yeonwi’s face as she touched her son’s shoulder.
“He grew up well. What child in the world can compare to you? Jipyeong still lacks many things, so you will need to take care of him after he gets busy.”
“I will definitely do that.”
“That’s right.”
Yeon Ho-jeong felt grateful that he finally understood her feelings.
At the same time, I felt deeply sorry for my father, who must have thought so hard to break his wishes and support his son’s path.
“His Majesty bestowed the dragon tablet. Let’s go in and have a drink. “I’ll make you some tea myself.”
“All right.”
Yeon Wei said while looking at Zhuge Yan.
“A-yeon, let’s come and have a drink, too.”
“yes? Ah yes!”
After a while, the beautiful scent of tea spread throughout Yeonwi’s room.
“father.”
“I’m sorry, but I’ll speak first.”
“yes.”
“His Majesty said something unusual and left.”
“….”
“Are you not planning on getting married?”
“That’s right.”
“Okay then, that’s it.”
Zhuge Yan felt like he couldn’t even breathe. Even though he lost the opportunity to become in-laws with the royal family, he showed no signs of regret.
“That’s what I was most curious about. Your heart. “For some reason, it seemed like that, but you still rejected it.”
“There are not many women who will understand me.”
“That’s why it’s so troublesome. “Once the busy work passes, kill your temper and live.”
“I’ll try my best.”
“Is there anything else you want to say?”
“I have concerns.”
“What are you worried about?”
“I would rather not do it, but the marriage between the royal family and the martial arts family itself has great meaning. “It’s too unfortunate to let it go like this.”
“so?”
A subtle look of confusion appeared on Yeon Ho-jeong’s face.
“I have a good idea, but I’m not sure if it’s okay to do this.”
“I guess the judgment has been made. “Towards a good result. However, the reason for hesitation may be because of the target.”
“….”
“Who are you thinking of?”
Yeon Ho-jeong answered.
