Episode 42
“W-this place… … ?”
“It’s the guest room in my apartment.”
Yerin held Yejun’s hand tightly and continued her explanation.
“He suddenly collapsed, so we urgently moved him to his room.”
“I… … “You suddenly collapsed?”
Yejun asked back in an astounded tone.
and.
“Ugh!”
A moan burst from Yejun’s lips.
The moment he spoke informally, Yerin grabbed Yejun’s hand with strength.
‘How can I speak informally?’
Yerin softly pursed her lips.
Then he opened his eyes wide and looked at Yejun.
“Sojiazhu, why are you doing this?”
Yerin’s face when she asks that question is simply kind.
Yejun, who was silent for a moment, gritted his teeth and answered.
“No, it’s nothing.”
“That’s good, but… … If you have any discomfort, please feel free to tell us.”
Yerin comforted Yejun.
“We were surprised because he suddenly collapsed.”
That voice belonged to a younger sister who was truly worried about her brother.
That’s why Yejun hated Yerin even more.
‘I suddenly fell asleep because you pointed out the blood transfusion!’
Those protests rose to the top of my throat.
But Yejun couldn’t bring himself to say those words out loud.
“I really… … “I thought someone had pointed out Sogaju’s blood transfusion?”
This was because Yerin hit first.
Yejun just opened his mouth.
“It’s a ridiculous imagination, right? Who would dare to point out Su Jiazhu’s blood transfusion?”
Yerin shook her head as if it was nonsense.
“If you are at the level of Sogaju, Ilshin’s martial arts skills will be strong, so you will be able to block such a wicked move from the beginning.”
“… … .”
At those words, Yejun’s face turned bright red like a ripe tomato.
Yerin made up as puzzled an expression as possible.
“Oh, why are you looking at me like that?”
“… … .”
“Do you have something to say?”
I blinked my eyes innocently, as if I knew nothing.
Yejun cursed several times in his mind.
‘Shit!’
However, Yejun’s pride was too strong to just obediently say, ‘You put me to sleep by pointing out the blood transfusion!’
Yejun ultimately chose to talk back.
“… … “To be honest, we are not the exclusive supplier of Seollucho, so isn’t it a bit harsh to take it to the ground?”
Finally, a respectful word came out of Yejun’s mouth.
“More than anything, if we open up so many transactions, it won’t be good for Binggung at all.”
However, only the tone was normal, and the content was still no different from a threat.
Yerin’s eyes narrowed.
“What does that mean?”
“Isn’t that right?”
Yejun tightened his eyes and glared at Yerin.
“I think the matriarch knows that crops don’t grow on their own just by sowing seeds in the ground.”
“Hmm, that makes sense.”
Yejun quickly became elated by Yerin’s affirmation.
“How do you plan to manage that land? “I would have to hire workers and start farming.”
“Yes.”
“No matter how many people are dispatched from the Bing Palace to supervise management, wouldn’t there be a limit without the help of the party gate?”
Yerin stared at Yejun as if to see how far he would go.
Yejun was very excited and started talking.
“Besides, there are more problems.”
“If it’s a problem, what is it?”
“They said they would hand over the land to Binggung, but protecting that land is a separate issue.”
Yejun said sarcastically as if he was listening.
“Are you really going to send a snow sword team to protect the land in the North Sea Ice Palace? “That would be impossible due to the distance.”
Then he puffs out his chest and asks Yerin.
“Do you think we can protect that fertile land without the Tang clan’s warriors?”
“Yes, that is a correct point.”
Yerin nodded obediently.
‘Yes, that’s right.’
Yejun smiled slyly and began to gently cajole his younger sister.
“If we lose support from the party like this, it will be a huge loss. So, take back the right to supply now… … .”
“I appreciate the advice, but it’s okay.”
At that time, Yerin shook her head resolutely.
“Thankfully, the Shinchang family promised to dispatch a troupe of prostitutes.”
“If it’s a group of prostitutes… … .”
“yes. They say that among them are the elites of the Black Lancers.”
What now?!
Yejun was so surprised that he almost fainted.
Black Lancers.
It was the armed group that was most carefully cultivated in the Shinchang Yang family.
Speaking of the elite of the Black Lancers, he must be one of the best warriors in the Shinchang family.
It is probably at a level equivalent to that of the first disciple of a sect.
‘I heard that one of the supply rights was taken from the Shinchang family… … !’
However, Yerin’s words were not yet finished.
“In addition, he promised to send warriors, including the first disciple, to the Jongnam faction.”
At those calm words, Yejun instantly felt goosebumps running down his spine.
“In addition, the Jongnampa and the Shinchang Yangga decided to take charge of the entire process of transporting grains and seollucho.”
“Well, that’s… … .”
“The North Sea Ice Palace does not forget grace.”
A stern voice rang out.
“Those who show friendship to Binggung, Binggung will also respond with the same level of friendship.”
“… … .”
“Of course, there will be a plan to increase the supply of sulluci.”
Yerin smiled brightly.
“I appreciate the concern the party has for Binggung, but there is no need for you to worry about it.”
On the surface it was ‘thank you’, but the true meaning was clear.
‘So don’t meddle unnecessarily.’
Yerin’s cold gaze said so.
“No, but… … .”
That was when Yejun got angry and started talking.
A shout of popularity was heard outside the door.
“How are you feeling, Sogaju?”
It was Doyul.
“ah.”
Yejun couldn’t believe his eyes.
The icy face that had been pressing on Yejun just moments ago was gone.
Yerin greeted Doyul with a face as bright as sunlight.
“It’s been a while since you woke up.”
“is it so? “I’m so glad.”
Doyul smiled at Yerin and then turned his gaze to Yejun.
“How are you feeling, Sogaju?”
“… … it’s okay.”
Yejun answered shyly.
If he was as skilled as Doyul, he would have noticed that he had fallen asleep while being divined.
They’re probably just pretending not to know.
Meanwhile, Yejun was secretly watching Doyul.
‘if… … ‘Couldn’t we persuade the palace lord?’
Of course, we know that Doyul does not have good feelings for Yejun.
Also, he trusts Yerin a lot.
‘But I can’t just go on and suffer like this!’
Yejun opened his mouth as if he was trying to stab a persimmon that he couldn’t eat.
“Well, did the palace lord also allow you to give supply rights to the Shinchang Yang family and the Jongnam faction?”
“Of course.”
Doyul nodded as if it was obvious.
Yejun continued speaking urgently.
“Well, I heard that the Shinchang Yang family and the Jongnam faction also support the North Sea Ice Palace. but… … !”
“but?”
Doyul tilted his head.
Yejun suddenly felt humiliation hit all the way to his throat.
However, the problem was that the disappointing part was not the Bukhae Ice Palace but the Sacheondangmun Gate.
“we… … “Wouldn’t we be able to help separately?”
“Well, if it helps… … ?”
“The matriarch said that Binggung responds with that much friendship to those who show it.”
If the situation had worsened this much, the amount of Seolucho supplied had to be increased at least a little.
‘If I go back like this… … My father will definitely be furious.’
In order to do that, it would have to be of help to Binggung more than the Shinchang Yang family and the Jongnam faction.
Yejun, who had made up his mind, continued speaking.
“So, we will send not only workers but also scholars who are knowledgeable in the business world. “You might find it useful.”
Up until this point, Yejun had no doubt that Doyul would naturally accept the help of Sacheondangmun.
however.
“Thank you, but he declines.”
… … Specifications?
Yejun suddenly became stiff.
“Although we receive help from the Shinchang Yang family and the Jongnam faction, the North Sea Ice Palace must take the lead in grain supply.”
“Well, that means… … .”
“I’m still getting enough help, so I don’t think there’s any need to reach out to the party branch.”
Doyul ended his speech at that point.
Embarrassed, Yejun hurriedly spoke again.
“Well, there must be people to farm, and there must also be people to check on the crops!”
“He’s fine, I’m already considering sending a few people to Sichuan Province.”
Doyul smiled brightly.
“He will personally hire workers and civil servants and monitor whether the farming is progressing properly.”
“… … .”
“We also require them to keep a ledger of their crops every month, and send an inspector every year to make sure they are doing their job properly.”
Doyul explained the plan quietly.
It was truly a flawless plan.
And the fact that Doyul explains it in that way… … .
‘… … It’s a euphemistic rejection.’
It is a refusal that the party does not want any more intervention.
How can a couple have the same thoughts?
Yejun completely lost his mind.
And maybe that plan.
‘… … It must have come from that girl’s head.’
Otherwise, Doyul would have no reason to trust Yerin that much.
Sparks flew in Yejun’s eyes.
‘How clever!’
