Black Corporation: Joseon - Chapter 113
Sejong, who had been pondering over reinstatement, finally came to a conclusion
.
“This can’t be helped. “I have no choice but to decide on all three.”
According to King Sejong’s decision, all three ministers were appointed as Hyang’s spouses. When King Sejong made his decision, he called Byun Gye-ryang and Yu Sun-do.
“Look at the orders of these women and see who is most suitable to be the Crown Princess. The other two will become the crown prince’s concubines.”
In this way, Byeon Gye-ryang and Yu Sun-do chose Gyu-su as the crown prince.
“Here comes this woman.”
* * *
Once the Crown Prince’s spouse was decided, King Sejong called Hyang again.
“The Crown Princess has been decided.”
“Who are you?”
“It’s the female food of the military commander.”
“Is that so?”
“And the other two will be concubines.”
“yes? Abama mama. Soja has already said that he will only have one spouse…”
Sejong immediately cut Hyang off.
“It is a king’s duty to have many children. “I will not listen to any objections.”
“Haona….”
As Hyang continued to object, Sejong revealed his true intentions.
“Do you want to have a princess or a monarch from a famous kingdom as your spouse? “You shouldn’t give them an excuse!”
“Ah…”
Hyang immediately understood Sejong’s words.
In a situation where there was only one spouse for the crown prince, Ming could use various justifications to force her into the concubine.
If that happens, another problem will arise. Even if the woman who was pushed into the Ming Dynasty was a concubine, she was not a concubine.
However, if there are not only maintenance but also concubines, the Ming Dynasty will not send a woman due to pride issues, and even if it does, it will be diluted to one of the concubines.
Hyang bowed her head at Sejong’s firm words.
“It may be different from Soja’s beliefs, but it is a commandment and I will follow it.”
Sejong, who was staring at that scented face, opened his mouth.
“You bastard! Erase that smile and tell me! “My mouth is going to be torn apart!”
The officer diligently recorded the scene.
-So the crown prince’s spouses were decided.
The officer discusses.
Whatever the reason, the crown prince was a man who could not be helped.
* * *
After experiencing such a small commotion, the wedding of the village was decided.
‘The Crown Prince is getting married!’ The rumor soon spread throughout Hanseong, and people talked about it whenever they gathered together.
“You said you decided not only the Crown Princess but also the concubine at once?”
“They say so?”
“Huh~. “The crown prince must be having a bit of a headache now.”
“why?”
“Look at the houses of those who say they live a little, have you seen that the wives and concubines are getting along well?”
“Aha~!”
“It may be good right now, but wait a few years.”
“But honestly, I’m jealous. “Three at the same time…”
“That’s right.”
The unusual marriage of the Crown Princess and her concubines at once was a topic of conversation every day.
In the history before the intervention of incense, it was the first to be discontinued, but in the history that changed with the intervention of incense, incense was given the title of ‘first’.
Most of those who heard the rumor were talking about the unusual marriage of ‘one groom and three brides’, but some were talking about other topics.
“Will an amnesty order be issued this time too?”
“Well… it hasn’t been long since the amnesty order was issued, right? “Wouldn’t it be difficult?”
“I wish he would be punished… No matter how much of a bastard he is, seeing him imprisoned still makes me angry…” As
Hyang resolved the long-awaited wish of Joseon and the royal family, including Jonggyebyeonmu, King Sejong issued a nationwide pardon. . However, since crime cannot exist anywhere where people live, people who committed crimes and were imprisoned across the country did not disappear.
While quite a few people were expecting a pardon, several officials appealed to King Sejong.
The subject of the appeal was the pardon and restoration of King Sejong’s father-in-law, Sim On.
This happened a year earlier than in history before the fragrance intervened.
The reason they mentioned Sim On’s pardon and restoration was also related to Hyang’s wedding.
It was necessary to record the family lineage of the groom and bride at the wedding, but a problem arose with the Crown Prince’s mother, Queen Soheon.
“The daughter of a high treason criminal is the crown prince’s mother… so things can get out of hand.”
“That’s right.”
Because the issue was such a serious issue, officials and ministers of the six dynasties gathered in Uijeongbu and had a heated debate.
As a result of the difficult debate, officials completed the following inferences and conclusions.
-The reason King Taejong executed Kang Sang-in and others involved before Sim On returned was probably to send Sim On into exile.
-Therefore, it is unfair that Shim On was killed without even being cross-examined.
The subjects who had reached the above conclusion filed an appeal.
However, King Sejong’s response to the appeal was ambiguous.
“I’ll think about it carefully.”
After that answer, King Sejong did not mention this again.
* * *
While various stories were flowing from palaces and government offices about the ‘Rehabilitation of Simeon’, Hyang called for the beginning of the New Year.
“Captain Jeong.”
“Yes sir.”
“What’s going on these days? “My complexion is not good.”
“it’s nothing.”
He denied it, but seeing that his expression was not good, Hyang quietly asked.
“Is this because of problems related to your maternal family?”
“Oh no!”
Zheng Chu waved his hand, but Hyang’s face became even more stern.
“Captain Jeong himself will be getting married soon. This means that the age when it is better not to know has already passed. Although I was 4 years old at the time, I still vividly remember the bloody tears flowing from people’s eyes. Captain Jeong. “If you know anything, please tell me.”
Jeong Cho sighed at Hyang’s words.
“Whoa~.”
‘I had forgotten that the crown prince’s memory was above average.’
“Captain Jeong!”
Jeong Cho, who was still keeping his mouth shut, eventually opened his mouth as Hyang’s voice grew louder.
“At the time, as a member of Saganwon, I participated in Captain Shim’s newspaper course. At the time, Captain Shim tried to make an excuse. Even though the torture continued. At that time, Vice Admiral Ryu Jeong-hyeon spoke to Admiral Shim. ‘Considering the situation, there is no answer other than confession.’ He said. After hearing this, Captain Shim gave up further protest, confessed, and was punished.”
At the words of New Year’s Day, Hyang’s face became as hard as ever before.
Hyang asked Jeong Cho in a voice as hard as his expression.
“What do you mean by ‘situation’?”
Jeongcho gave a short answer to Hyang’s question.
“It must be a remorse.”
“Hmm…”
Hyang-hyang, who was thinking while tapping the desk with his fingers, got up from his seat.
“Great! Let’s go together!”
“yes? Where do you mean?”
“To Gangnyeongjeon!”
* * *
Hyang arrived at Gangnyeongjeon with Jeongcho and reported Jeongcho’s words to King Sejong.
“Captain Jeong, please explain again.”
In response to Hyang’s words, Jeongcho repeated to King Sejong exactly what he had said.
“Huh…”
King Sejong sighed for a long time after hearing the explanation of Jeongcho.
Sejong, who was struggling with a complex expression mixed with all kinds of emotions, finally opened his mouth.
“If we judge from the words of the beginning of the new year, we can say that Shim On’s confession was forced. But how could King Taejong know that?”
King Sejong desperately tried to grant Taejong absolution.
If it were said that King Taejong killed Shim On out of misjudgment or personal feelings, it would be a big problem.
“Can you please leave Captain Jeong’s seat?”
“yes? yes. “Your Majesty, may I please leave after New Year’s Day?”
“Hehe.”
“I am devastated.”
Following the Hyang’s request and receiving permission from King Sejong, Jeong Cho politely bowed and left Gangnyeongjeon.
“Boss officers and magistrates, go out.”
“Lowering.”
“I won’t tell you twice.”
At Hyang’s firm command, the officers and state officers looked at King Sejong.
“It is my order. scram.”
“yes.”
When King Sejong gave the same command, the officers and state officers stood up from their seats without saying a word.
If I had decided to hold on, I could have held on, but because of what happened last time – Hwangryongpo – I had to back down right away.
To be precise, as soon as I walked out the door, I squatted down next to the door and took out my gold pens.
Anyway, when the officials and the masters disappeared before his eyes, Hyang got to the point.
“Abama. It seems that the Lord has given my maternal grandfather a personal identity. Didn’t everyone except my maternal grandfather already win the lottery? “It’s already been 10 years.”
“Only 10 years have passed. The palace is overflowing with people who worked during the reign of King Taejo as well as previous kings. “If we do something wrong, there will be people who use this as an excuse to persecute the royal authority.”
This was exactly what Sejong was worried about. There was concern that if King Sejong acknowledged the mistakes of his father King Taejong, there would be people who would use this as an excuse to try to weaken the royal authority.
After hearing Sejong’s concerns, Hyang responded firmly.
“Abama. “You have to attack it head on.”
“Break through head-on?”
“I am acknowledging the possibility that it was Halbamama’s misjudgment.”
“You bastard!”
“Please sell Ryu Jeong-hyeon and Soja, who studied on your behalf.”
“You and Ryu Jeong-hyeon?”
“yes.”
Hyang explained to King Sejong the plan using himself and Ryu Jeong-hyeon.
-First of all, if you listen to Jeong Cho’s words, it was after hearing Ryu Jeong-hyeon’s words that Sim On gave up protesting. The problem is whether the ‘situation’ mentioned by Ryu Jeong-hyeon was really King Taejong’s feelings.
Taejong only had suspicions, and there is a strong possibility that Ryu Jeong-hyeon was an operation to deal with Sim On, who could become a member of King Sejong’s royal family.
The basis for saying this is because of Ryu Jeong-hyeon’s actions. Before becoming a judge, Ryu Jeong-hyeon carried out various efforts to strengthen the priesthood.
Therefore, Ryu Jeong-hyeon made Shim On confess by implying that he was ‘Taejong’s true heart.’
“If this were to happen, Halbamama would have no choice but to be punished because my maternal grandfather confessed. Rather, even though he was Abamama’s ruler and Seson’s maternal grandfather, he was dealt with strictly according to national law.”
“I see!”
Sejong exclaimed in exclamation at the solution provided by Hyang.
According to Hyang’s solution, Shim On’s private life was not what Taizong wanted. However, Shim On confessed and King Taejong had to punish him.
In this process, King Taejong abandoned his selfish interests and strictly enforced the law in accordance with the laws of the country.
“Then what is it that sells you?”
Hyang immediately answered King Sejong’s question.
“Sonja, we are getting married soon. Isn’t it all thanks to Abamama and Eomamama that Soja stayed safe until he reached the age of marriage? Therefore, I petition to Soja Abama. Please reinstate my maternal grandfather. My mom is in serious trouble. As a child, how can you ignore the fact that your mother is suffering from severe pain? “I beg you to acknowledge my merits, even though they are insignificant, for the merits that Soja has done so far, and please listen to my petition!”
“Hmm…”
Sejong thought deeply about Hyang’s words.
‘Use Ryu Jeong-hyun.’ That part definitely had a high possibility.
The fact that Ryu Jeong-hyeon said such a thing to his father-in-law was something that even those in the newspaper at the time saw, except during the New Year.
However, there was no evidence to confirm that Ryu Jeong-hyeon’s words were King Taejong’s words.
Considering what Ryu Jeong-hyeon did to strengthen the divine power after King Taejong’s death, there was a high possibility that Ryu Jeong-hyeon carried out an operation in the middle.
And ‘filial piety of incense’ was also a really good material to use.
In Joseon, where Confucianism was the national religion, it was rare for it to be praised as much as filial piety.
Lastly, looking at the current situation, the issue of royal authority, which was the biggest concern, seemed like there was little to worry about.
King Sejong’s own power was strong, and the presence of Hyang, the crown prince, could not be ignored.
Especially in the case of the military, King Sejong himself sometimes asked, ‘Is our Joseon army my army or the crown prince’s army?’ They were showing enough support to worry about it.
After carefully considering the back and forth, King Sejong finally came to a conclusion.
“Okay, let’s do that.”
* * *
The next morning.
The assembly began, and with all the ministers present, King Sejong gave orders to the merchant ships.
“Go and call for the New Year.”
“Yes, Your Highness.”
Jeong Cho, who had been summoned in this way, repeated exactly what he had said in front of King Sejong the night before.
After the New Year’s speech was over, King Sejong spoke to the ministers.
“Gwain thought about it and wondered if the ‘situation’ that Ryu Jeong-hyeon was talking about was really the fate of the late King Taejong the Great? Rather, considering Ryu Jung-hyun’s past behavior, it is highly likely that Ryu Jung-hyun used the middleman for his own benefit. Therefore, I believe that Shim On’s death was a misjudgment of the previous king due to Ryu Jeong-hyeon’s misbehavior. Therefore, let’s reinstate Shim On. “What do you think?”
The ministers answered with one voice to King Sejong’s question.
“Your Majesty’s will be done!”