Login Murim Episode 880
A fire that bursts out from a dense field of reeds cannot be easily stopped even by strong rain and wind.
Just like the rumor that suddenly began to sweep the ecliptic one day,
“Did you hear that story? It is none other than His Majesty King Sangsan, currently in the imperial palace…
“The emperor has finally seen his heir.”
“I heard there will be a big banquet soon. That’s why His Majesty King Sangsan returned after ten years.”
“But if you are the heir, does this mean that the Empress has taken office?”
“Well, I don’t know exactly. However, I heard from Mr. Jang next door that it is a new concubine that was recently brought in…
“Mr. Jang next door? “That butcher, Mr. Jang?” “That’s right. Did he even know you?”
“I know. That guy’s slaughter is amazing. But where did Mr. Jang hear such a thing?”
“Who did they say? Oh yeah. Mr. Oh runs the store across the street.”
“Then who is Mr. Oh?”… “Mr. Lee, the woodcutter.”
Even as a member of the Geumuiwi, who is said to catch birds and drag them to prison, it was nearly impossible to stop so many mouths.
The rumor spread so quickly that the walls of the imperial palace, which were as high as iron walls, were put to shame, and more than hundreds of people were taken away by the National Guard in one night.
“If you want to live, tell it freely. “Who was spreading such nonsense?”
“Hey, hey! Let me tell you! “I’ll tell you everything!”
What kind of place is the Geumwiwi?
Aren’t they a fearsome group that cuts down even the most powerful high-ranking officials who are as good as dead once they are taken away?
The criminals, who were well aware of their notoriety, confessed everything they knew before even using the torture devices, but despite this smooth interrogation, the Criminal Justice Committee gained nothing. “What did you say?”
“They all say the same thing. “It is said that they heard such rumors from ordinary neighbors, street vendors, and strangers they met at guesthouses or kiru who had no connection to the imperial palace.”
“Damn it.”
During the interrogation process, many names of Directors Jang Sam (張 De Lee E) came up, but they were all empty shells.
The identities of the people involved that came out of the mouths of the criminals were nothing short of ordinary, and the true nature of this rumor, which had begun to spread widely from someone, was unclear. But they were gold medalists.
There is only one person in this vast world. Showing absolute loyalty to the emperor.
The Geumui Committee must produce meaningful results no matter what.
“Begin full-scale interrogation.”
“yes?”
“It doesn’t matter what method is used. “We must find out about the evil beasts as quickly as possible.”
“Bah, but they…
“They are the ones who caused chaos in the country with such nonsense and tarnished the honor of His Majesty the Emperor. “Are these people citizens of this country, or are they traitors?”
In response to the command from their superiors, the guards of the Geumui Committee kept their mouths shut. It was because I knew that those sinners who were locked in prison and trembling were just ignorant people.
This is no different from trying to find a vein of gold in an abandoned mine where there is nothing left.
Just as there is no storehouse that does not get dusty after being shaken, countless high-ranking officials who have passed through the Geumuiwi Prison have each committed their own sins, no matter how big or small.
But they are all just people.
These people bend down when a strong wind blows, and get wet when it rains.
But torture must be used against such powerless people.
Even if it means killing them cruelly or turning them into half-assholes, we must produce results that can be sent to the top.
The Geumui Committee, who took pride in establishing order in the great nation by punishing corrupt or disloyal people in power, could not help but feel uneasy.
however······.
“Answer!”
Those who had remained silent realized that there was no longer any place for them to retreat as their superiors issued another warning.
Originally, the military discipline was strict, and it went without saying that the Geumwiwi, one of the most powerful institutions of power, was unreasonable.
“I obey the command of Heavenly Emperor.”
It was at that time that they reluctantly answered and were about to return to prison for torture.
“Everyone stop.”
A middle-aged man appeared with a low voice and swept the crowd.
Golden armor without a speck of dust and a proud physique. Geumuiwi Cheonho recognized him immediately and widened his eyes.
“Aren’t you Jeong Cheon-ho?”
Jeong Cheon-ho and Jeong Ho-gun nodded bluntly and opened their mouths.
“It’s been a while, Hong Cheon-ho. How is the interrogation of the criminals caught last night going?”
“The proper results will come out soon. But stop, what is that?”
“That’s literally it. Just stop. “There is no need to dig any further.”
At Jeonghogun’s firm answer, Cheonho, who had been shouting disapproval at his subordinates just a moment ago, frowned.
“You’re being too nosy today. Are you planning to exercise extra authority now?”
“No way.”
“If not, then what? No matter how much Jeong Cheon-ho is favored by the commander, this is obvious…
“I am Hwangmyeong (皇命).”
“what?”
“I said it was Hwangmyeong. “As soon as it is delivered, the Emperor’s order is to stop interrogation and torture of the criminals caught last night and release all of them within one hour at the latest.”
“What are you all doing? “Don’t just follow the emperor’s orders and move.”
Jeong Ho-gun suddenly appeared and immediately put an end to the situation.
The guards of the Geumuiui Committee, who knelt down and formally received the royal order, retreated like the tide to free hundreds of criminals, and their superior, Cheonho, asked Jeonghogun with a stern face.
“How is the situation going now? “What should I do with the report on this incident?”
“Forget everything. “That is your Majesty’s will.”
Jeong Ho-gun, who answered in an unusually low-pitched voice that showed no particular emotion, continued.
“Let’s get to the point first. “The rumors are true.” “what?”
“I said it was all true. It will be officially announced by the imperial family soon. “Our Geumwiwi will take charge of that mission.”
“His Majesty the Emperor is able to guess where the rumor originates, but he said it is meaningless to reveal the exact facts. “If they planned it thoroughly and spread it, there would be almost no evidence left.”
“Ha, if you do.”
“Soon, a banquet to celebrate this will be held at the imperial palace. Not only His Majesty King Sangsan, but all civil and military officials will participate. “You must thoroughly prepare your defenses both inside and outside until new orders are issued.”
The emperor’s heir was a top secret known only to a very few people.
Although he knew the news about King Sangsan’s return, Cheonho’s face, not knowing this fact, became as hard as stone.
“Are you saying it’s not enough to just admit all of that and announce it to the people? “At this point?”
“That’s accurate.”
“Jeong Cheon-ho, do you know what this means? Or does he know but pretend not to know?”
“I am fully aware of this too. What else are you overlooking?
“This is a fact that I overlook. that is
“I wonder if His Majesty the Emperor doesn’t know what even a mere military officer like us can guess.”
“Follow orders.”
Jeong Ho-gun left, leaving Cheon-ho speechless. And he thought as he passed the dark prison cell and the people being released from it one by one.
‘This is the beginning.’
I feel it.
A huge storm will soon sweep over this splendid city called the ecliptic, or rather the world. And the hyosi (鳴失) that announces the beginning of everything that will happen in the future will be an official announcement by the imperial family.
‘A lot of people will gather, and a lot of people will talk.’
The people who will appear from now on are not the widely known directors of Jang Sam.
They are the so-called literate class. Those in power who understand what is happening and can act accordingly will begin to act.
And in the process…
‘At last the enemy is divided.’
Until the war begins, you cannot know who is your friend and who is your enemy.
However, when each person draws his weapon and a fight that cannot be backed down begins, the truth is finally revealed.
whatever form it takes.
‘In this war, what choice will he make?’
Jeongho suddenly remembered something.
A young man who I could never understand.
Kang-ho’s young scoundrel was reckless enough to throw himself into the eye of the typhoon.
“As expected, it’s bold. “Like ten years ago.”
When Hongjin, who had been silent for a long time, suddenly spoke, I nodded quietly.
Because I also felt the same way.
‘It’s more than I thought.’
Immediately after visiting Geoncheong Palace, Masambo, who received the information I gave him, immediately took action. He unleashed his trustworthy confidants and spread the rumor throughout the imperial capital.
The fate of King Sangsan. And all the things about the emperor’s heir that have not yet been accurately confirmed.
However, the emperor’s actions immediately afterward were extremely embarrassing.
‘I never thought you would admit this right away.’
Celebrities caught in the dozen patches tend to remain silent for a day or two and deny the dating rumors, but the emperor went beyond acknowledging the rumors and immediately made them public.
And that in just a short period of time, just one day.
‘The ability to act is amazing, but what is the intention?’
No matter how you think about it, the more this situation becomes known, the more disadvantageous it is for the emperor.
As long as what’s hanging on your shoulder isn’t just decoration, people with ink on their hands and their heads rolling will all come up with similar thoughts.
– uh? The emperor secretly let King Sangsan enter the imperial palace?
uh? There was an Emperor Junior, but you hid it again and got caught?
uh? Are you upset?
There is only one conclusion that can be drawn through this series of processes.
The emperor may eliminate King Shangshan!
I don’t know if the image I’ve built up is good. Isn’t it true that the current emperor ascended to the throne by causing a bloody storm?
If it is your first time committing a misdemeanor, you will receive probation, but no one will trust a murderer with a criminal record.
‘I don’t know if I pretend not to know because I’m afraid of the emperor’s power.’
If you play baduk, it is a situation that is no different from a handshake.
But thanks to that, we were able to relax for an hour.
It has become more clear that the emperor was trying to buy time to prevent him from recklessly threatening the safety of King Sangsan.
“Isn’t this a good situation? In any case, since everything has been acknowledged in the name of the imperial family, the threat surrounding His Majesty King Sangsan will disappear for now.”
Hongjin nodded at the words that Hyukmujin, who was watching carefully, said.
“It’s not wrong. But I always have to think of the worst.”
“If it’s the worst, then••••••
“Confucius Jin must have a general feeling, right? “Because I experienced firsthand what kind of person the current emperor is.”
After appreciating the gazes of the two people, I slowly opened my mouth.
“Personally, I think it’s one of two things… one is good, the other is bad. “What do you want to hear first?”
“hmm. I think it would be better to hear the bad side first.”
“Mujin.”
“Pay attention.”
“yes.”
Hongjin looked pitifully at Hyukmujin, who had quietly shut his mouth, and then opened his mouth. “Starting with the good side.”
Because it’s the good side.
After organizing my thoughts once again, I slowly parted my lips.
“first. “The emperor, who has found it difficult to touch his only brother since he has revealed it publicly, graciously sends him away after the banquet.”
“It’s a conclusion I like, but what about the bad side?”
“second. “It has already come to this, so I will take the risk of being scolded one more time and kill the remaining anti-communists.”
Hong Jin was silent. And after a while, she gave a small thought with a dark face.
“This banquet… could become Hongmoon-yeon (紅門宴).”
