Chapter 294 – Are You Stupid? (2)
“If you were attacked by enemies, you should have come up with a plan. Does it make sense to be messing with a woman?”
Maeso-hyang ruthlessly pointed out my flaws without hesitation.
There were also women who would be in trouble if I didn’t solve the problem right away, but ultimately, if you trace it back, I am also the seed that was sown.
“You shouldn’t be standing here like this. You should have asked for help from somewhere else! For example, the Muryeong League…”
“The Muryeong League is a bit…”
“Why? Since there was also Namgung Se-ga’s case, the Muryeong League will actively participate in the investigation. Then…”
After saying that much, Maeso-hyang stopped speaking as if she realized something. Her mother took over the conversation from her.
“You’ll probably know everything about the situation here. Even if you try to hide it, it will eventually go back to each faction and organization.”
“…”
Maeso-hyang’s head shook as she listened to the words she was about to say. I wonder if she is thinking about how she ended up in a place like this.
In fact, there is also the fact that I am avoiding the Muryeong League because I don’t know when Geomsung will see my martial arts and be suspicious, but it will only complicate things if I say it now.
“But is it okay to stay like this? What if the enemies come back…”
“Don’t worry about that. There is no possibility that the enemies will come with overwhelming force.”
“What are you talking about?”
I also heard this kind of story for the first time. I started to focus on what my mother was explaining in her monotonous tone.
“For some reason, my son has become a target of the enemies. But they couldn’t easily touch him because of the two people here, the Lord Mama’s guards, and…”
My mother pointed to Unsoryeong and Tang Hye-won in turn, then shook her head after a moment of hesitation. Why?
Maeso-hyang, who was making a puzzled expression like me, opened her mouth.
“There were more high-level martial artists than the masters predicted, so they hesitated?”
“Yes. But there is no significant meaning in hesitating itself. What’s important is what comes next.”
“Next?”
“Yes. If they didn’t know that there were many high-level martial artists, it’s okay, but if they knew in advance, it would be a sensible choice to call for stronger reinforcements.”
Ah, now I understand. That old man chose to ambush Unsoryeong even in that situation. I also remember clearly that Unsoryeong said that the old man said so.
In other words, there is no room to reinforce the troops or there are circumstances that make it impossible.
Chapter 294 – Are You Stupid? (2)
“Instead of messing with a woman, you should have come up with a plan if you were attacked by enemies. Does it make sense?”
Maeso-hyang ruthlessly pointed out my flaws without hesitation.
There were also women who would be in trouble if I didn’t solve the problem right away, but ultimately, if you trace it back, I am also the seed that was sown.
“You shouldn’t be standing here like this. You should have asked for help from somewhere else! For example, the Muryeong League…”
“The Muryeong League is a bit…”
“Why? Since there was also Namgung Se-ga’s case, the Muryeong League will actively participate in the investigation. Then…”
After saying that much, Maeso-hyang stopped speaking as if she realized something. Her mother took over the conversation from her.
“You’ll probably know everything about the situation here. Even if you try to hide it, it will eventually go back to each faction and organization.”
“…”
Maeso-hyang’s head shook as she listened to the words she was about to say. I wonder if she is thinking about how she ended up in a place like this.
In fact, there is also the fact that I am avoiding the Muryeong League because I don’t know when Geomsung will see my martial arts and be suspicious, but it will only complicate things if I say it now.
“But is it okay to stay like this? What if the enemies come back…”
“Don’t worry about that. There is no possibility that the enemies will come with overwhelming force.”
“What are you talking about?”
I also heard this kind of story for the first time. I started to focus on what my mother was explaining in her monotonous tone.
“For some reason, my son has become a target of the enemies. But they couldn’t easily touch him because of the two people here, the Lord Mama’s guards, and…”
My mother pointed to Unsoryeong and Tang Hye-won in turn, then shook her head after a moment of hesitation. Why?
Maeso-hyang, who was making a puzzled expression like me, opened her mouth.
“There were more high-level martial artists than the masters predicted, so they hesitated?”
“Yes. But there is no significant meaning in hesitating itself. What’s important is what comes next.”
“Next?”
“Yes. If they didn’t know that there were many high-level martial artists, it’s okay, but if they knew in advance, it would be a sensible choice to call for stronger reinforcements.”
Ah, now I understand. That old man chose to ambush Unsoryeong even in that situation. I also remember clearly that Unsoryeong said that the old man said so.
In other words, there is no room to reinforce the troops or there are circumstances that make it impossible.
“However, leaving things like this without knowing when they will come back is not a solution. Even if we don’t directly intervene, we need to inform the Muryeong League of the situation to some extent.”
“The Muryeong League?”
“Yes.”
My mother seemed to have thought about how to ensure our safety even while I was absentmindedly thinking about the situation.
“But isn’t it difficult to involve the Muryeong League?”
“If we directly contact them, it would be difficult, but if we have someone who can act as an intermediary and keep our identity hidden, it would be okay.”
Well, the only person I can think of is Namgung Hak.
“In the end, there is no sharp solution yet?”
“If it was a more urgent situation, we wouldn’t hesitate to take action, but it’s not that urgent.”
“Aren’t you being too relaxed?”
“If you’re so worried, you can leave here.”
But as Maeso-hyang and my mother continued their conversation smoothly, I was slowly getting emotional.
“What are you going to do? You got me pregnant and now you’re begging to stay here?”
It’s not even the situation!
“Heh, do you think there’s a woman here who hasn’t been touched by you?”
Some of the women flinched at my mother’s words. There were some women who didn’t care and approached me first.
As the conversation between the two heated up, I was worried that sparks would fly and affect others, so I decided to mediate.
“Well, breakfast will be served soon, so both of you should stop now…”
“It’s because you’re messing with any woman you can get your hands on that this is happening!”
“Any woman? Does that include Unni?”
“Both of you, let’s stop now.”
Intervening, Eun So-young spoke with a calm but powerful voice, diffusing the situation that was like adding fuel to the fire.
“Both of you have valid points. We can’t be too complacent, but we are not so weak that we need to be in such a hurry. We have the luxury of taking our time to come up with a better plan.”
Even though both Hwang Hee and Jung Seung-cheol were convinced that they were right, they couldn’t say anything when Eun So-young spoke calmly and with weight.
Hmph, what a mess…
“Let’s put that issue aside for now and focus on welcoming our new family member. Can everyone help with that?”
“…Yes, we will do that.”
“…Okay.”
Although the reactions of the two were different, they both looked embarrassed after their heated argument. They sat down quietly, and soon breakfast was served.
Despite the slight awkwardness, thanks to the other women who were considerate, they were able to finish breakfast in a relatively cheerful atmosphere. However, there was still an uncomfortable tension between Ma So-hyang and her mother.
‘Keeping things like this won’t work…’
I don’t know what we can do right now, but it would be good to know why the two of them started to dislike each other.
Since the parties involved don’t seem to want to talk, it might be a good idea to ask Pang Yeon-hwa, who probably knows their story the best.
But what if Pang Yeon-hwa doesn’t tell me?
‘Then I’ll just have to figure it out on my own, what else can I do.’
It seems that I am the fool for being more concerned about the two of them fighting than about the enemy’s attack.
“You said you’re pregnant?”
“Yes. Thank you for your help until now.”
Ju Yak-seon briefly wondered if she had misheard, but Ma So-hyang’s voice was clear enough to leave no room for doubt.
“Well, that is…”
“Yes, I’m going to have a baby. With the baby’s father… we talked about it.”
Ju Yak-seon forced herself to hold back her gaping mouth at Ma So-hyang’s words, which even she seemed embarrassed to say.
Who is the baby’s father? Isn’t it Kang Yoon? The memory of Ma So-hyang’s behavior on the day she came to kill Kang Yoon was still vivid in Ju Yak-seon’s mind.
‘What kind of sorcery did she use…’
Ma So-hyang was a talented woman who had flourished in her time, even as someone who had hardly been active in Kang Ho.
If she had good intentions from the beginning, what kind of trick did she use to make the woman who had been refusing the child for so long suddenly agree to give birth and raise the child in less than a month?
While explaining to Ma So-hyang what she needed to be careful of as a midwife and promising to manage her strength, Ju Yak-seon couldn’t help but wonder about Kang Yoon’s identity.
Eun So-young’s miraculous recovery, turning Seong Yeon-gun into a top-notch master in an instant, and now even Ma So-hyang changing her mind so quickly – what kind of sorcery is she using?
“Who is my husband? Why…”
So when she asked Dang Hye-won, who had the closest relationship with the women, Dang Hye-won replied with a surprised expression.
“I don’t know the details, but Kang So-hyeop seems to be a person with great skills.”
“Well, if he was just good at martial arts or seducing women, I wouldn’t be asking this question. What is Kang So-hyeop’s identity?”
He was certainly outstanding in martial arts. Without any clues about his age, he was already at a level where he could be recognized anywhere in Kang Ho as a top-notch master.
Isn’t he a top-notch master who can only be possessed by a giant martial arts sect?
But Ju Yak-seon was convinced that the skill he was hiding was something even greater than martial arts.
“I promise not to reveal it anywhere else. Haven’t we built up enough trust?”
“Um…”
As Dang Hye-won, she was extremely embarrassed. There was nothing she could tell Ju Yak-seon about the facts, such as the technique of having sex with women or the fact that Kang Yoon’s master was actually a blood demon.
Even if she were to reveal something, there were facts that she could never reveal on her own.
But seeing Ju Yak-seon asking so openly like this, it was clear that Ju Yak-seon had been thinking about it and couldn’t help but ask. If she refused outright, it could lead to the worst-case scenario of having to resign.
If that happened, it would be like looking for someone like her who was dedicated, capable, and didn’t interfere in their affairs.
After thinking for a moment, Dang Hye-won spoke with a cornered expression.
“I want to tell you too… but my husband said that only we should know. Let me ask my husband first…”
“Wait. You can’t do that.”
Why did she ask Dang Hye-won instead of Kang Yoon, who knows the most about him?
She didn’t know how it was possible to fix a dislocated joint, but he was already leading several women and showing off his skills in adding more women even while being here.
Did they think they would become his women? Somehow, she must have been dragged into the bed without even realizing it.
And Ju Yak-seon found it hard to believe that she was the only exception. Even if she used reverse psychology, there was a possibility that her true intentions would be exposed if the situation got out of hand.
“If it’s hard to tell me, it’s okay not to tell me. I said it was okay not to tell me from the beginning.”
“…I’m sorry.”
She might feel happy if she became his woman. But Ju Yak-seon had no intention of pursuing happiness as a woman.
As a descendant of Hwasa’s Fahrenheit, she devoted herself to medicine to benefit the world and help the weak.
“Let’s take more time to find out.”
It would be difficult to manipulate him to get what she wanted. After all, Ju Yak-seon didn’t have that kind of skill. But she could dedicate herself to his family.
Even if she didn’t become Kang Yoon’s woman, there was a possibility that the manor would move her heart if she continued to take care of his family.
Then, wouldn’t the day come when she would reveal some of her secrets to him?
But what she didn’t think about was that natural disasters were not something that could be avoided.
And in a way, the manor was also a human being no different from a natural disaster.
