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Taejonbirok Volume 17, Episode 11
Chapter 95: Confronting the Lazy (1)
The elders of the Tang family could not help but be surprised when they saw the person entering the room.
Of course, it was something that could be guessed to some extent.
The only place Tang Yongmin could turn for help was the Zhuge family. Given the current situation and Tang Yongmin's remarks, it was clear that someone from the Zhuge family would eventually come to their aid.
This was the general expectation.
But the person who entered the room just now was someone who exceeded even their expectations.
Of course, the person who entered the room was a member of the Zhuge family. But… … .
“Sogaju?”
The party leader nodded in surprise.
The person who entered the room was Zhuge Literati, the head of the Zhuge family.
'The owner of Sogaju came in person.'
The party couldn't help but be surprised.
The Sogaju (head of a household) was the equivalent of a crown prince in a nation, and was responsible for carrying on the family's affairs, both major and minor. He was considered second only to the head of the household. Especially in the Jegal clan, which prioritized legitimacy, the power of the Sogaju (head of a household) position was immense.
That person has now come to help Sacheondangga.
“I, the disciple of the Zhuge family, send you greetings.”
When Zhuge Liang politely offered a token of appreciation, Tang Ping realized his mistake and cleared his throat.
“You must have had a hard time coming this far. I am deeply touched that you have come here in person.”
Zhuge Liang smiled broadly and said.
"I am deeply humbled by your hospitality. Please speak at your convenience. I am still a child. I dare not be worthy of the hospitality of the world-renowned Sichuan Dang family."
Dangpyeong laughed heartily.
"If the Sogaju of the Zhuge family is not in a position to receive hospitality, how many in the world can receive it? As they say, courtesy is proportion, so it would be best for the Sogaju to refrain from being humble."
Zhuge Liang held a grudge.
“This way.”
Dangyongmin got up and guided Zhuge Liang to his seat.
As soon as they sat down, everyone's eyes turned to Zhuge Liang.
“I would like to start by sharing some small talk, but please understand that I don’t have time for that.”
“Of course.”
Dang Yong-min coughed a few times and then began to speak.
"It's true that I asked for help from the Zhuge family, but I never expected Sogaju to come in person. I appreciate the Zhuge family's generosity."
“It would have been better if the elders of the family had come rather than me, but I am at a loss for words at the hospitality you have shown me.”
“This may seem like a foolish question, but may I ask why you have come here in person?”
Zhuge Liang smiled lightly at Dang Yongmin's question.
It was a remark quite contrary to etiquette. But even Zhuge Liang didn't like beating around the bush. Time is limited, and efficiency is determined by how much can be accomplished within that time.
"This is something related to the Political Alliance. It's not something that can be easily considered."
“As expected.”
“Moreover, I heard that the people who came from the Jeongmu Alliance this time are from the Guangdong Wei.”
“Hmm.”
Dang Yongmin nodded, his mouth dripping with tears. Seeing his reaction, Zhuge Liang smiled.
“The Guangdong Wei family, who are shaking the world, have entered the land of Sichuan, so we cannot help but check it out.”
“……Is your interest in Wi Jeong-han or Wi Yeon-ho?”
“Of course it’s Wei Yanho.”
When the word "Wei Yanhu" came out, the faces of the Tang family members slightly distorted.
“Sogaju, Wi Yeonho is a dangerous person.”
“I know. It’s dangerous, so I need to see it with my own eyes.”
“Everyone who came close to Wei Yanhu suffered misfortune. You should be careful….”
Zhuge Liang smiled.
"It's only natural that those who handle a bomb without realizing it's a bomb will suffer. But I know that the Wiyeonho is a bomb. So there won't be any problems."
"one……."
When the conversation seemed to be getting a little long, Jegalmunin opened his mouth in a slightly lowered voice.
“Wasn’t the reason you asked Sega for help in the first place because of that guy?”
“……That’s true.”
Although the Dark King and the Jeongmu Alliance were simultaneously harassing them, the root of all the problems was Wei Yanhu.
If it weren't for Wei Yanho, that dark king wouldn't be able to hold his head high like he is now, and if it weren't for Wei Yanho from the Jeongmu Alliance, he wouldn't have dared to go around and investigate the Tang family so confidently.
In the end, all the painters came from Wei Yanhu.
"I wish I could resolve everything right now, but I need information. First, I need information about the necrotic events occurring in Sacheondangga…"
Zhuge Liang closed his eyes slightly.
Jegalmunin, who had been closing his eyes for a moment as if trying to prioritize his work in his head, quietly opened his eyes and opened his mouth.
"I need to see that Wiyeonho with my own eyes. Then I'll reach a conclusion."
Dang Yong-min narrowed his eyes slightly. This alone wasn't enough.
“Sogaju.”
“Yes, Elder.”
"I'm going to have to be rude again. Do you think you can resolve this issue just because the Sogaju inspects everything here?"
Zhuge Liang's eyebrows twitched slightly.
"I'm just a Jegal, not particularly bright, so I don't quite understand what your concerns are. Since we're all on the same boat, shouldn't we open up and talk things through?"
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“Ahem.”
Dang Yong-min cleared his throat and continued speaking.
Zhuge Liang's words were right. They had already enlisted the help of the Zhuge clan, hoping to drive out the head of the family. What dignity did they have in this situation, and what did they have to hide?
"It's embarrassing to say, but the majority of the power in the Sacheondang family is held by the head of the family. Even if we cooperate as much as possible, there aren't many within the family who can stand against the head's authority. We might not be of much help. Is that okay?"
Zhuge Liang smiled gently.
But his inner thoughts were completely different.
'You're like a cunning old man.'
Even though he wanted to speak frankly, he remained silent until the very end, keeping his true feelings hidden. This likely meant he was trying to find an escape route if things went wrong.
Even though he was aware of all the circumstances, Zhuge Liang did not show any signs of displeasure.
This is a deal anyway.
There's no such thing as a transaction that ends happily for both parties. That's a bad deal. It's normal for a transaction to end with someone losing.
“You don’t have to worry about that.”
Should I poke you in the side a little?
“We have already received a promise of support from Cheon Il-ryeon.”
“Oh, from Cheon Iryeon?”
"He is also deeply concerned about this matter. If there's a way to normalize the party, he will not spare his support."
“Hmm, I see.”
This time, Dang Yong-min's face frowned slightly.
I got the impression that he had slightly deviated from the point of referring to Yeonju as "that person" instead of "Yeonju." It may seem like a trivial matter, but each of these words can have a profound impact on later disputes.
"It must not have been easy, but you have made the decision at the level of the Cheon Iryeon. I, the head of this party, express my gratitude."
"……you're welcome."
Zhuge Liang held a grudge.
It seemed like they wanted to somehow ensure that the Cheon Il-ryeon would support them. One way to do this was to give in to the old raccoons' urging when they got tired.
"The Tang family is the most crucial force in the Cheon Il-ryeon. With that force facing a crisis, the Cheon Il-ryeon cannot help but step forward. Don't worry. If I hadn't taken on this task, I wouldn't have known, but now that I've taken on the task, I will mobilize the full might of the Jegal family and the Cheon Il-ryeon to restore the Tang family to normalcy."
“Thank you.”
Dang Yong-min bowed his head deeply.
The party leader also had a satisfied expression.
'This is not the time to be in a good mood.'
Zhuge Liang did not ignore them. They now act like innocent, naive old men, but they were the elders of the Sichuan Tang family, known as venomous snakes.
The moment you play clumsily, you will be the one bitten by their fangs and bleed.
“I want to move right now, but…….”
Zhuge Liang reached out and drank the tea placed before him. It was a sign that he had no doubts about you.
"Eating in a hurry is a surefire way to get sick. First, please prepare a table. I need to figure out what the atmosphere is like."
“Of course.”
The elders of the Zhuge Liang and Tang families looked at each other and smiled, awkwardly concealing the secrets they held in their hearts.
“I’m going to Sacheondang….”
Zhuge Liang, who was guided to his lodgings, looked around the room.
"It doesn't seem as serious as I thought. What do you think?"
As soon as he finished speaking, a person fell from the ceiling.
A man dressed in black nightgown prostrated himself before Zhuge Liang and spoke.
“There is no surveillance.”
“Isn’t it strange?”
Zhuge Liang spread out his fan.
As the fan opened with a squeaking sound, Zhuge Liang began to wave it.
"They let the other Sega's small fish into their stomachs without even monitoring them. Are they just so gutsy, or do they think they don't need to monitor me?"
“It probably won’t be either.”
"Yes, I suppose so. Then that would mean that Wei Yanho is a threat enough to warrant my complete freedom…"
Zhuge Liang reached out and unrolled the report on the table. It was a report detailing the activities of the Jeongwu Alliance's investigation team since arriving at the Sichuan Tang family. Of course, the people who gave this report were the Tang family's elders.
“Wei Yanho, Wei Yanho…….”
Zhuge Liang folded his fan and hit his own head.
“What a person I just can’t understand.”
He had a complete grasp of Wei Yanhu's movements from his reappearance in the martial world to his arrival at the Sichuan Dang family. However, no matter how much he tried to analyze it, Wei Yanhu remained a man who defied analysis.
"He's extremely impulsive and not honest with his feelings. Humans tend to act in the way they usually do, but this Wi Yeon-ho is so swayed by his surroundings that even that tendency is unclear."
Those with a clear opinion are easy to predict.
But Wei Yanhu had no such thing as subjectivity. The saying "if you hang it on your ear, it's an earring; if you hang it on your nose, it's a nose ring" would best describe Wei Yanhu's subjectivity.
“How is it?”
“What are you talking about?”
"Can you infiltrate Wi Yeon-ho's quarters and watch him? Other people's eyes are different from mine. These scraps of paper written by others cannot be considered living information. Can you go and check on him?"
“Please give me your order. I will simply follow.”
"That's right. Okay, go ahead and see. Come back and see what kind of guy he is."
“I obey your orders!”
As the figure in black disappeared, Zhuge Liang reached out and picked up the teapot. Then he quietly poured tea into his own cup.
“What kind of poison is in this tea?”
Zhuge Liang raised his teacup as if he was looking forward to it.
The tea water inside the teacup was gently swaying.
“It doesn’t matter what kind of poison it is. After all, the country you’re embracing is no match for any poison.”
Zhuge Liang drank the tea in one gulp.