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Episode 4: The Regular Meeting of the Myunggyo Ise (1)
Myeonggyo Myeongchunru.
A pavilion with wide open windows that provide a clear view up to this floor.
The vermilion lights hanging between the floors brightly illuminated the name Myeongchunru.
If Mingharu Tower was run directly by the Princess of Hwanhee and was considered the best tea house, Mingchun Tower was a place for the later dignitaries, including Li Rip.
So, entry was not allowed to anyone over the age of 30, and the floors were different depending on status and ability.
In some ways, this discrimination could be toxic, but in reality, it was the opposite.
For some, it gave them the hope of climbing to the upper floors, and for others, it gave them a special way to show off.
That’s why it was always crowded.
It was especially so today.
“No, why can’t I go in?”
“Please go back, as all reservations are already taken.”
“Oh my, damn it. Where is that? The place is so empty!”
“This seat is fully reserved, my lord.”
The laypeople bit their lips and backed away at Jeomsoi’s flat tone.
I would like to grab him by the collar and cause a ruckus, but this is a palace managed by the Palace of Hwanhee.
Even the point of the sword was not easy. It was a situation where you could lose your head if you vented your complaints.
However, I still felt regretful and couldn’t go far, so I quietly wandered around Myeongchunru.
There was also a sense of wonder as to who on earth could possibly come here.
Then, after some time had passed, a loud shout rang out.
“The leader of the Poisonous Palace, the Iron Poison Corps, is here with the Dongbanghojae Prince!”
Chuck! A man wearing a silk hood and his robe fluttering in the wind appeared from a distance.
His proud shoulders and dignified gait drew the attention of the laypeople.
He also glanced around as if he was familiar with the area, then entered Myeongchunru with great ambition.
“It’s the day of the Myunggyo Ise regular meeting!”
The laypeople now realized why they were not allowed to enter Myeongchunru.
And instead of feeling discontent, I was filled with anticipation.
Just the thought of being able to see up close the people who would lead the future school made my heart race.
Some people even waved their hands and cheered in hopes of looking good.
The crowd began to grow larger.
Before we knew it, the area around Myeongchunru had been transformed into a street for young people.
“Go after catching a duck!”
Not wanting to miss this opportunity, even those who opened street stalls and sold alcohol and snacks got on the bandwagon.
There was no time to be bored because there was so much to see, and it was exciting because there was so much to talk about.
As so many review indices emerged, the excitement grew.
And then, as if reaching the final peak, the shout spread again.
“The daughter of the Princess of Geomdan Palace, Lady Binghwa Danyehwa, is serving you!”
The shouting voice of the shouting point was more excited than ever.
The laypeople who heard this just smiled. They even picked up their ears to see if they had heard it wrong.
Binghwa Danyehwa. She was said to be a beauty that reached the heavens. She was also the only one in the famous school to have her name listed among the three flowers.
She was famous for not attending regular meetings or anywhere else easily.
But she came. Right now, here at Myeongchunru.
Sabak, sabak.
In the silence, the sound of footsteps as light as feathers reached everyone.
“ah…….”
Who could not be impressed?
Everyone’s heart fluttered at the fluttering wind in her skirt.
The lonely walking posture fixed the gaping mouth.
The faint fragrance that spread every time I passed by made me thirsty.
“Welcome.”
Jeomsoi also guided her with an excited face.
“iced coffee…….”
Everyone sighed in regret as they watched her evaporate into the room. Some people even put away their glasses and drank from the bottle.
I thought that if I could just say one word, I would die without any regrets.
I probably won’t be able to get out of this nightmare for a long time.
*Meanwhile, Dan Ye-hwa, who had entered, bit her tender flesh and muttered to herself.
‘Are the junior sect leaders only men? If you develop feelings for someone, do you not break off the engagement and just let them go?’
I made a firm resolution to come away with a proper review index from here today.
So, from the first floor I entered, I pretended not to notice anything but carefully looked around.
‘Why is his philtrum so long? What’s with him? A man should have spirit. His eyes are begging to be sat next to him. It’s unclean. Should I pluck it out?’
No matter how much I looked around, it wasn’t enough. It was really funny how he was begging others to look at him.
No matter how sad the situation is, this is not it.
‘Let’s go to this floor. It’ll be better than here.’
The first floor is just a taster. Those who are extraordinary, whether in family background or ability, will gather on this floor.
I climbed the stairs with faint anticipation.
Then, unlike the small tables that were bustling around below, there was a large round table just sitting there.
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The atmosphere was also quite different. The place wasn’t completely full, but there were definitely people carrying guns.
“Thank you, Lady Binghwa, for coming to all the regular meetings. Haha. Today is truly a monumental day. Those who didn’t attend will be hitting the ground, and this might be a great stroke of luck for me right now.”
Is that a story, a poem, or a diary?
Dan Ye-hwa sat quietly in the empty seat with an expressionless face.
Thanks to that, the man who stood up and greeted me looked ridiculous.
Hana immediately laughed heartily and continued talking as if she understood.
“Haha, the word ‘Binghwa’ is indeed the right word. I’ll say hello. I’m Cheon Ah-mu.”
When he revealed his name, Dan Ye-hwa also glanced away.
Unlike the others, she didn’t mention her affiliation or her parents. But she knew him anyway.
Lee Nam and Cheon A-mu, the head of the Seven Great Palaces, who manage the branches of the outer Confucian school and the finances.
Even with that name, his identity was clear.
“It’s a short story.”
She too opened her heavily closed mouth and said hello.
It is because he believes that he should show the minimum level of courtesy as he is a direct descendant of the same Seven Great Palaces as himself.
And he studied Cheon Ah-mu’s face intently. His excited expression was no different from that of the children downstairs.
The appearance is… … .
‘A toad?’
It was just so-so.
Anyway, when she looked around, his status seemed to be the highest.
The words were a regular meeting of the Ming Dynasty, and the children of other secretaries or elders were not even visible.
‘I thought there would be at least some Yaluljin.’
Among the later indices of Mingyo, the one who stands out the most is Yaluljin.
In fact, he can be said to be the chairman of the regular meeting, and he is the direct descendant of the Blood Martial Palace, the most powerful of the Secret Palaces, and is a Kirin who has become a top-notch expert in his young age.
He was also the first man that came to mind when breaking off the engagement with the cult leader.
But since he wasn’t there, I felt a sense of emptiness.
“Yes, why did you come here, my lady? Did you come running after hearing that I, Cheon-a-mu, was coming? Hehe.”
No sense, no thought.
When I came to my senses, Cheon A-mu, who was sitting next to me, was smiling faintly with his chin resting on his hand.
‘What? Why do you have so many teeth? Are you a shark?’
A gum-like smile filled with large, yellow teeth.
Dan Ye-hwa frowned and quickly turned her gaze away.
It didn’t seem like a place to stay for long.
Of course, whether that was true or not, Cheon Ah-mu’s disgrace continued.
It was at that moment that the buttocks, so angry, were about to fall off the chair.
“And, the only son of the leader of the Myunggyo sect, the junior leader Ma Cheon So, is eating!”
“What?!”
Dan Ye-hwa jumped up and screamed like a hawk.
It wasn’t just him who was surprised. Everyone present, no, everyone in the Myeongchunru area was shocked.
A rascally cult leader.
The little ghost, Ma Cheon So, has appeared!
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“Little Master. I thought about it again and I don’t think this is right. Let’s go back. What are you doing? Turn around, quickly.”
Yul-tak is really scared.
What was he so afraid of? Even though he was just a little further away at Myeongchunru, his face became pale.
How unfortunate it would be to be born a man of means and not be able to show off your talents in front of others.
“good.”
So, I poured my internal energy into Yaryutak’s back and pushed him away.
“Okay, just a minute… … . Shut up!”
Thud thud!
Now that I look at it, it seems like he doesn’t have any talent for martial arts.
With quick steps, Yul-tak stopped right in front of Myeong-chun-ru.
“Prince Yal-Tak?”
Jeomsoi was startled and called out to him.
“Ah… haha… … . It’s been a while. Ahem.”
“Are you here for the regular meeting? I’ll tell you right away! Blood… …!”
When I tried to shout his name, Yal-tak hurriedly covered my mouth.
“It’s not me. I said no!”
“Huh? If not Confucius, then who… … Hehehe!”
I met Jeomsoi’s eyes.
People around me also turned their heads this way one by one.
It was familiar but different.
If in the Murim Alliance everyone smiled friendly and gave each other affectionate looks, now in this place… … .
“Oh, it’s the little cult leader!”
“Why did you come here? Who are you trying to catch again… … .”
“I, I’ll get up first. Be careful on your way in!”
“Come on, let’s go together!”
Perhaps because we had reached Hwagyeong, all conversations were clearly heard in my ears regardless of the distance.
The crowd of people parted like the Red Sea, as if avoiding a contagious disease.
‘Is the Demonic Cult also a place where people live? I thought it would be filled with madness, but all because of me… … .’
Is it because I’m scared or because it’s dirty?
It is unclear which side it was, but one thing is clear: no one wanted the appearance of Ma Cheon So.
Thud, thud.
But the more this happens, the more confident I have to be. I said softly in front of Jeomsoi.
“shrift.”
“yes?”
“Isn’t that your job?”
“Yes, yes! The only son of the leader of the Myunggyo sect, the younger leader Ma Cheon So, is eating!”
His thunderous shouts reverberated throughout the earth. A strange thrill ran through my entire body.
I entered Myeongchunru without wavering.
Yal-Tak followed behind, his forehead pressed against his forehead.
As I looked around, the blank-faced reviewers sat up in their awkward positions and all bowed their heads and shouted.
“I come to see the young sect leader!”
The sound was so loud that the floor shook loudly.
I nodded and went inside.
I felt fear and wonder, discomfort and anticipation all at the same time from them.
Unlike the political party, I feel a sense of passion. I memorized each of them.
After looking around at everyone and turning my head again, I caught sight of a familiar figure just leaving the back door.
Long, shiny hair, slender waist.
I’m sure. I don’t easily forget what I’ve seen once. She was… … definitely a maid of the Somyeong Palace.
Judging by the way he was sneaking out on tiptoe, it looks like he had an accident here.
“Wait a minute.”
“Yes? Where are you going? Your Majesty!”
I followed her through the back door to a deserted area, and it was definitely the maid.
She looked around like a hoe and sighed in relief.
“Whew… … . Why on earth did you come here? Could it be… … you came looking for me?”
“who?”
“Mom, I got a surprise!”
Shhhhh!
When I spoke to her from behind, she spun around fiercely and struck me with her fist.
So I lightly grabbed her wrist and threw my body away. Then she lost her balance and fell backwards.
“Whoa!”
I had no choice but to hug her waist.
Certainly, the Demonic Cult is a special place.
Whether it’s the maids of Myeongchunru or Somyeonggung, there’s no one who hasn’t learned martial arts.
The Murim Alliance must awaken.
“What a truly unpredictable maid.”