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Taejonbirok Volume 14 Episode 11
Chapter 80: Lazy Man, Appearance (1)
“Emperor?”
As Saga looked at him with a puzzled face, Gwanggu Shingae snickered.
“Why? What’s strange?”
“……Are you saying that the Gwanghwimujeon faced the emperor alone?”
“That's what I said.”
“Really?”
“Oh really, I’ve been living a life of deception.”
Instead, Gwanggu Shin-gae looked at Saga as if he didn't understand and asked.
“Why don’t you believe it?”
“No. It’s not that I don’t believe it… I just don’t understand it in two areas.”
"understanding?"
Saga nodded vigorously.
“Yes. First of all, there is no such story anywhere in the history books. If Wei Yanhu had met the emperor, there should have been some kind of record in history, even if it wasn’t in the history of martial arts…….”
“I guess the officers missed it.”
“That is impossible.”
The Gwanggu Shingae laughed bitterly.
“Don’t think too highly of history. History is something that is handed down. In other words, if something is not handed down, it cannot become history. No matter how great something is, if there is no one to record it, it cannot become history.”
“That’s true, but…….”
“No matter how many records are left, can the Emperor’s every move be recorded? The Emperor has a private life, too.”
“Yes. Well, that could be the case. I can understand that. But there’s one thing I just can’t understand.”
“What is that?”
Saga licked his lips and asked in a loud voice.
“How did Wei Yanhu come back alive after meeting the emperor?”
“…….”
The Gwanggu Shingae blinked.
“Based on what I’ve heard from Shingae so far, if I were to reconstruct the character of Wi Yeon-ho, it seems unlikely that he would have been able to face the emperor and return alive. Even if he had run away, there would have been an arrest warrant issued by the imperial family, but there’s no record of that at all.”
"yes."
“Then, you’re saying that Wei Yanhu turned the whole situation around by meeting the Emperor face to face… Of course, based on the anecdotes so far, it seems that Gwanghui Wujon is not someone who is completely illogical, but it doesn’t seem like he would be able to persuade the Emperor. Aren’t there countless wise men and scholars surrounding the Emperor?”
“That’s true too.”
“Then what on earth did the Gwanghwimujeon do when he met the Emperor?”
“That’s what I’m saying…….”
"yes!"
Saga looked at Gwanggu Shingae with sparkling eyes. It seemed that his historian's temperament was triggered when the word emperor was mentioned. However, the words that came out of Gwanggu Shingae's mouth were enough to disappoint Saga.
“I don’t know either.”
"……yes?"
Gwanggu Shingae shrugged his shoulders.
“I said I don’t know.”
“…….”
Looking at the blank-faced Saga, Gwanggu Shingae felt a sense of pride.
“You seem to be mistaken. I am not the one who followed Wei Yanhu around and watched his every move. So, I can only infer what he did when I was away from him from what I heard from others or from Wei Yanhu. However, I have no way of knowing about this one thing. Wei Yanhu never said anything, and even when I did hear it, it was all ridiculous, so I couldn’t trust it. But I can’t ask the emperor, right?”
“……That’s true too.”
Gwanggu Shingae chuckled as he watched Saga, who was clearly disappointed. At first, he was a calm guy, but as the conversation progressed, his expressions of emotion became more varied.
“Well, there’s no need to be that disappointed. It doesn’t really matter what was discussed there.”
“Huh? What do you mean by that?”
Gwanggu Shingae said, lowering his voice slightly.
“You, have you forgotten?”
"yes?"
“I told you not to expect common sense from him.”
“…….”
“Hehehehe.”
The Gwanggu Shingae smiled, showing his teeth.
“Everyone thought so. They said that the Emperor had no choice but to be persuaded. But Wei Yanhu had no such intentions in the first place. And that was exactly what happened, that is. It’s absurd.”
Saga let out a low sigh as he watched the Gwanggu Shingae start babbling incomprehensible words.
***
Wi Yeon-ho looked at the man with an unusually nervous expression.
This man was the emperor of that time, the ruler of the world and the one sent from heaven, the Son of Heaven.
“Uh, um…….”
When Wei Yanhu seemed to hesitate, the emperor spoke first.
“Are you embarrassed?”
“No. I’m not embarrassed, but I can’t think of anything.”
“What do you mean you can’t think of anything?”
“Was it bowing or three bows? I think I learned it…. Hmm, I guess I was right to be flustered. I may be lazy, but I’ve never been told I’m stupid, and I can’t remember something like this.”
The emperor smiled broadly.
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“I’m done with the bow.”
“Yes? But I learned that that’s not how it should be done. They said that if I did something wrong, I could lose my head. But I still don’t want to die.”
“I’m not a person who cares much about manners. If I wanted you to be polite, I wouldn’t have bothered to talk to you alone in a place like this, where no one else would be watching. Isn’t that right?”
“……Hmm, I guess so.”
“So, come here and sit down. The night is not long, and I am the busiest man in the world. I don’t want to waste time like this.”
"yes."
Wi Yeon-ho obediently followed the emperor’s orders and climbed up the podium to sit across from him. Etiquette is important, but isn’t it more important to follow the emperor’s orders right in front of you?
“So, how does it feel to have a private meeting with the Emperor?”
"to……."
Wi Yeon-ho stared quietly at the person sitting across from him.
'It doesn't feel like anything special?'
The emperor, who was not wearing a majestic robe but was wearing ordinary clothes, was no different from an ordinary person passing by. Of course, there was a certain majesty that was inherently present. That majesty alone seemed to be enough to easily make most people bow down, but Wei Yanhu was a little different.
'No matter what, I don't think I can compare to my master in terms of dignity… … .'
It's because he's a little immature, but when he gets serious, he exudes a majesty that can crush even Mt. Tai. Wei Yanhao, who grew up watching Baek Muhan for five years, didn't really feel threatened by that level of majesty.
However, there is one thing that is peculiar… … .
'Where does it hurt?'
I thought her skin was pale because she didn't see much light, but when I looked closely, her skin wasn't white, it was pale. Her body inside the clothes also felt incredibly emaciated.
Judging only by his complexion and body, he clearly looked like a sick person. It was hard to understand how the emperor, who only ate good things, could be so skinny.
“Is the answer far away?”
"to……."
Wi Yeon-ho thought about it for a moment.
'Can I be honest about this?'
Although Wi Yeon-ho had no concept of being careful with his words in front of others, he couldn't help but worry about the other person. However, wouldn't it be a greater sin to tell a lie in front of the emperor?
“You’re more ordinary than I thought.”
“Heh heh heh heh.”
If Wei Zhenghan had heard this from the side, it would have been a remark that would have made him foam at the mouth and collapse, but even after hearing it, the emperor had a good-natured smile on his face.
“It’s just as I heard. I understand why my brother wanted to have a one-on-one meeting with you. If I were to show you to the high-ranking officials, every word you say would cause an uproar in the hall.”
“Hehehe.”
Wi Yeon-ho scratched the back of his head awkwardly. He could fully understand that those words were not compliments.
“Do you know why I wanted to see you?”
“Honestly, I don’t know.”
The emperor reached out and picked up the wine bottle. Then he gently held it out in front of Wei Yanhu.
“Have a drink.”
"yes."
As Wei Yanhu respectfully raised his glass, the emperor began to fill Wei Yanhu's glass with wine.
“I respect my brother very much.”
Slurp.
When the cup was full, the emperor quietly put down the bottle.
“My brother was like a milestone to me. He always tried to follow the right path. He dedicated his entire life to the royal family and me. I cannot express in words how grateful I am to him.”
The emperor's eyes narrowed slightly.
“But he chose to give up everything in order to protect you. He was even prepared to give up his own life. It was absurd and ridiculous, but on the other hand, I was curious. What kind of person are you that you broke the principle of imperialism that my brother had maintained until now?”
“Uh… I think it’s not really my fault, is it?”
“Maybe so. But at least that’s what it looked like to me.”
“So, did you find the answer?”
“I don’t know.”
The emperor slowly shook his head.
“What on earth did my brother see in you? I have no idea. Your martial arts are strong, but a single individual’s martial arts cannot change the world. You are pure, but if you could live purely, the world would already be paradise. Then what on earth did you see in you that moved my brother’s heart? I don’t know.”
Wi Yeon-ho smiled awkwardly.
“I don’t know either.”
"no."
The emperor's voice lowered.
A changing atmosphere.
The emperor looked at Wei Yanhu quietly and said.
“You should know why.”
"yes?"
“If you don’t give me a satisfactory answer, you will not be able to avoid execution. What you did was to trample on the authority of the imperial family, and as the Emperor of the Great Ming, I cannot help but punish you. Think about the reason why I should spare your life. If you don’t find that reason, you and your family will never see the rising sun.”
Wi Yeon-ho's eyes narrowed slightly.
A sharp tension, like a taut thread, began to fill the surroundings.
Only then did Wei Yanhu realize.
This man is the emperor.
No matter how kind of smile he shows and how outwardly he doesn't look that different from other people, the person you see in front of you is standing at the top of the palace, where monsters and devils are rampant.
“I… have something to ask you.”
"good night."
“Will you be angry if I don’t answer correctly?”
The emperor smiled.
“I respect you very much, brother.”
“Yes. How many times have you emphasized that?”
“I cannot leave alone anyone who tries to damage the Emperor’s dignity. If a finger is rotten, it must be cut off. I do not intend to spare even a single person involved in this matter.”
Wei Yanhu let out a low sigh as he listened to the cold voice of the emperor.
'I got the wrong number.'
This wasn't just a passing remark. If Wei Yanhu couldn't answer properly, the emperor really intended to kill everyone.
Wi Yeon-ho, who had been thinking deeply, shrugged his shoulders and said.
“So, what was the answer you wanted? Why did Wangya protect me?”
“Yes.”
Wi Yeon-ho smiled and answered.
“Can I tell you the truth?”
“If you have the guts to lie in front of someone, that would be great too.”
“Yes. I guess I should tell the truth. Honestly, uh…….”
Wi Yeon-ho, who had been scratching his chin as if thinking deeply, opened his mouth while staring at the emperor.
“I don’t think an answer is necessary, do you?”
“Why?”
Wi Yeon-ho said calmly.
“No matter what answer I get, aren’t you going to kill me?”
The emperor smiled bitterly.
“You’re smarter than I thought. You’re right.”
The Emperor's face began to take on a life-like appearance.