Episode 137. We Are Not Strange People
Jangokchon.
After dinner, Yeonjeokha and his party spent time together with other people they liked.
Seol Cha-su and Yoo Geun-sik, who were in the assembly, also joined, and it was quite noisy. However, since there were no other guests, there was nothing to do or notice.
If you spend a lot of time together, you get to know each other’s circumstances well.
That was the relationship between Seolchasu and Yeonjeokha.
In the case of Hwayongdoksim Namgungyeon, he still kept a suitable distance from other people, but Yeonjeokha did not do so. Thanks to this, they became quite friendly, unlike at first.
I’ve been glancing at the Yeonjeokha since I was setting up the place.
I thought I knew a little about him, but today I heard something completely new.
‘The Nine Heavenly Women are your teacher?’
Gucheonnodo Simtong openly said that Yeonjeokha was Gucheonhyeonnyeo’s disciple.
Even Yeonjeokha didn’t deny it.
Rather, he went one step further and revealed Goocheon Dongmo’s lie by saying that he was Goocheon Hyeonnyeo’s disciple.
People were focused on the fact that Goocheon Dongmo’s lies were revealed, but Jinseolha was different. She was interested in the fact that Yeonjeokha said that she was ‘Goocheon Hyeonnyeo’s disciple.’
‘Is that possible?’
I know that Yeonjeokha uses the ascending sword technique called the Gucheon Gugeom. But today, he said that Gucheon Hyeonnyeo personally taught him that sword technique.
Jin Seol-ha, who had been thinking alone, quietly approached Yeon-jeok-ha’s seat.
“Your Majesty, there’s something I’m curious about. May I ask you?”
Simtong, Namgungcheon, and Namgungyeon’s gaze turned to Jinseolha.
He seemed curious as to what excuse that impudent girl was coming up with to come see him this time.
“Yes, what is it?”
I calmly accepted the gazes of the people presenting the items.
This time, I came here because I was really curious, so I wasn’t embarrassed.
“Just now during the day. You said that in front of Gucheon-dongmo. You said you learned swordsmanship from Gucheon Hyeonnyeo.”
“Ah yes.”
The lover nodded nonchalantly.
Whether people believe it or not, it is true that I learned martial arts from Gucheonhyeonnyeo.
“Did you really learn martial arts from the Nine Heavenly Women?”
“yes.”
“Oh my! The Nine Heavenly Women we are talking about are the fairies of ancient times, right? They are the ones who gave the Yellow Emperor (Hwangje, Heonwon clan) military strategies when he fought Chiyou, and gave three heavenly books to Song Jiang of Liangshanbo?”
“I think so?”
Only then did the people present, as well as others, show interest.
In fact, people turned a deaf ear to what he said about the Nine Heavenly Women.
Any normal person would have done the same.
But after hearing Yeonjeokha’s answer, it seems like it’s not a joke.
He rarely joked, except when he was upset or pouting.
Even his current expression seemed quite serious.
Simtong, who had heard about it before, laughed heartily, and Namgung Cheon and Namgung Yeon frowned and became lost in thought.
Seol Cha-su and Yoo Geun-sik looked around the roof of the poor guest house to control their expressions.
“Didn’t you say that you got the fortune that your ancestors left behind from the warehouse of Waryongjang?”
“Yes, it was.”
“So, you learned swordsmanship from the Nine Heavenly Women while also gaining the connections of your ancestors?”
“They’re similar. The Nine Heavenly Swordsmanship is a swordsmanship handed down from Waryongjang, but the Nine Heavenly Swordsmanship is different.”
“ah!”
An exclamation escaped Jinseolha’s mouth.
Of course, I still don’t believe that she learned it directly from the Nine Heavenly Women. However, I think I know that the sources of the Nine Heavenly Law and the Nine Heavenly Sword are different.
“Wow! So the Nine Heavenly Women really existed. I only knew about them in old stories.”
“I didn’t even know there was such an old story.”
“What does Gucheonhyeonnyeo look like?”
Jin Seol-ha’s eyes sparkled with curiosity.
It is a mysterious story that can be passed down from generation to generation, so it makes sense.
Yeonjeokha hesitated for a moment, then looked at Namgungyeon’s expression and spoke.
“You look like Sister Yeon.”
“… … .”
Jinseol just blinked at the unexpected words.
Why did Namgung Yeon’s name suddenly come up here?
“Ah! It’s so beautiful. Amazing!”
Although I was feeling a little down, I adjusted the rhythm to the presentation appropriately.
Yeonjeokha said to Jinseolha like that.
“Old Man Shim didn’t seem to believe it at all, but Young Lady Jin is different.”
“Oh my! Your Majesty. It’s not ‘not at all’, but it’s more like half-belief.”
“What, that expression isn’t like that.”
Jin Seol-ha, who had been watching the conversation between the two, spoke calmly.
“Honestly, if the incident with the Sipdu Ma-Byeong hadn’t happened, I would have done the same. After seeing the Sipdu Ma-Byeong turn into a monster, I can now believe almost anything.”
Namgungcheon, who had been listening quietly, nodded his head.
“Huh? That’s true. Considering that the Ten Horsemen have two lives, it’s not surprising.”
Even Seol Cha-su, who had been ignoring the situation until now, agreed with that part.
“That’s true. There seem to be many things in the world that we don’t know about.”
No one disputed the fact that ‘Yeonjeokha learned swordsmanship from Gucheonhyeonnyeo.’
After a while, Jin Seol-ha returned to her seat and said while looking at Seol Cha-su and Yu Geun-sik.
“But I can’t just tell Prince Yeon’s story to the higher-ups, right?”
Seol Cha-su, who had been thinking for a moment, nodded.
“That would be better. Even if I told you the story of the ten-headed horse, you wouldn’t believe it… … .”
If you add the story of Yeonjeokha and Gucheonhyeonnyeo to that, you will only get pointed at and called idiots.
Yoo Geun-sik muttered with a dejected expression.
“It’s a shame that we can’t tell you everything we worked hard to see and hear.”
“It’s unfortunate, but I can’t help it if I have to focus on the information about the Sipdu Ma-Byeong. To be honest, I’m not sure if I can even accept the report about the Sipdu Ma-Byeong as fact right now. But if I report it in a reduced way, it’s meaningless… … . Ugh, I’m having a hard time deciding one way or another.”
Jin Seol-ha and Yoo Geun-sik also nodded as if they agreed.
If I report the truth, no one will believe me, and if I leave out the strange stories, it’s pointless.
***
next day.
After breakfast, Yeonjeokha and his party gathered again.
Thanks to a good day of rest, Yoo Geun-sik’s complexion was different from the day before.
Soon, the director arrived with a carriage, and the group got on the carriage one by one.
Jin Seol-ha volunteered to sit next to the horse stable for the two injured prisoners.
The director looked at her with her face exposed and spoke with concern.
“It’s still cold, why don’t you cover your face?”
“It’s been a while since the beginning of spring. It’s okay.”
“Oh, yes.”
As the director lightly shook the reins, the horses slowly started to walk away.
Slowly. Slowly.
The move was not in a hurry as the ground was still frozen.
The experienced mover gradually increased the speed only after some time had passed.
Jin Seol-ha’s face soon froze in the cold.
She held her face up straight, but in case it was no good, she wrapped her head in a rag.
The director, who had been keeping an eye on her from the beginning, smiled lightly when he saw her like that.
Even if you are a martial artist, if you use the sword wind for a long time, you will definitely catch a cold.
just as expected?
Not long after, a sobbing sound was heard next to me.
‘Tsk tsk! Even the frogs that come out on Keongchip freeze to death when the weather is cold… … .’
It’s already the beginning of spring, and you’re out in the cold wind without even covering your face!
***
Lighthouse.
Around lunchtime, these two carriages carrying Yeonjeokha and his party entered the city.
The carriage stopped in front of a large hospital to treat the patients.
Not only Seol Cha-su and Yoo Geun-sik, but also Jin Seol-ha, who had a cold, entered the hospital.
Seolchasu and Yugeunsik were prescribed simple treatment and herbal medicine.
Jin Seol-ha returned to the carriage carrying the package of medicine and said with an awkward smile.
“Hehe, they told me to take it for two days, but I said three days would be enough. Oh, it’s embarrassing. I don’t know how many years I’ve had this cold. Sniff.”
Jinseolha sniffled nonchalantly.
My nose was sore, but I was already too tired to care.
Namgungcheon, the most sociable member of the group, offered some words of comfort.
“Miss Jin. You must take your medicine on time. Even if you are on the move, make sure to take it.”
“Yes, I’m sorry for bothering you.”
“It’s a pity. It’s not worth it. It might be hard, but just think of it as life’s experience.”
“Thank you. You are so kind.”
Jinseolha glanced at Yeonjeokha.
But Yeonjeokha’s gaze was directed out the window.
Yeonjeok-ha, who had been blankly staring outside, turned her head as if she remembered something.
“Shouldn’t we eat something before we go?”
“Your Majesty, the coachman will take care of taking you there. I saw you asking people around earlier where a good restaurant is.”
“Oh, really? You know how to do it without being told. I think you chose a good coachman.”
“My monthly salary is 500 nyang, so I should do that much.”
“What’s so great about Dot Nyang when you have to wander around the world in this cold weather?”
“Your Majesty, you are saying this because you have no sense of money yet. If you give me five nyang of silver, there will be people lining up who will do something even more valuable.”
“Does Mr. Shim have a sense of money?”
“It’s on the cheaper side.”
“So, how much did you save?”
For a moment, the eyes of the people riding in the carriage turned to Simtong.
“It’s a little over fifty nyang.”
“How much do you think I have saved?”
“… … Five hundred nyang?”
“Over 1,500 nyang, you bastard. Who are you talking about money sense in front of?”
“Hmm, hmm. Money sense doesn’t have much to do with saving money. Rather, it’s better to spend it well. You could say that money sense is when the more you spend, the more money you have.”
“The more you spend, the more debt increases. Have you never seen Waryongjang struggling with debt?”
Just then the carriage started to move with a jerk.
Simtong shook his upper body to the movement of the carriage and made a fuss.
“Oh my! Now you are going to find the spot. How good! Rivers and mountains, wind and moon originally have no fixed master, only the leisurely man is their master!”
He even hummed along to the melody.
Yeonjeokha, who had been waiting for an answer, turned her head with a blushing face.
I don’t know the exact reason, but I feel like I’ve been pushed out of my speaking position.
The director parked his carriage in front of a restaurant called Mirimbanjeom.
Namgung Yeon, who was sitting next to the horse, flew down to the ground like a swallow.
People passing by stopped and stared blankly at her magic and beautiful appearance.
Soon after, the carriage door opened and Yeonjeokha and his party came out in droves.
Only then did the people who had been watching absentmindedly start to walk away.
A delicious smell wafted from the entrance of the spot.
Everyone except Jinseolha, who has a stuffy nose, has a face full of anticipation.
Yoo Geun-sik, who had been sniffing around since getting off the carriage, let out an exclamation.
“Hey! It smells good. You must be a pretty good cook, huh?”
Jin Seol-ha, who couldn’t smell anything, sniffled with a regretful expression.
The place was full of customers.
Even though there weren’t many people walking around on the street, there weren’t any empty seats, so it seemed like a pretty famous place.
There was no room for seven people to sit.
There are times when you have no choice but to crowd around the checkout counter and wait for a seat to open up.
A middle-aged man of sturdy build stood up from his seat and approached Namgung Yeon and Jin Seol-ha.
“Hey ladies! It looks like you’re waiting for a seat. Would you like to join us?”
Namgung Yeon turned away and sniffled while Jinseol was presenting.
The man glanced at the group and chuckled.
“We are not strange people. We are the people of Bongmubang, the best in Dengzhou. The master of the room wants to join the two ladies. Would you like to go together?”
Wuxia,
