Black Corporation: Joseon - Chapter 258
Episode 258: The tree wants to stand still… (1)
While preparations to acquire territory across the sea were progressing step by step, a small commotion occurred at Gyeongbokgung Palace.
The start of the commotion was the East Palace.
“majesty! “The doctor says there is something he urgently needs to tell me.”
King Sejong, who was continuing his meeting with the ministers at Geunjeongjeon, paused the meeting for a moment when he heard the merchant ship’s report.
“What’s the point? “Come on in.”
“yes.”
King Sejong looked slightly nervous at the merchant ship’s report. Meaning and urgency The combination of these two words was never meant lightly. This was the same for ministers as well.
‘There are no older people in Gyeongbokgung Palace now. Then who?’
‘To Jungjeonmama or other Vivians? They are all in their prime, just like His Majesty the Lord…’
‘Could it be a plague? no. ‘Now is not the time for a plague to break out, and if something like that were to happen, it would have been a disaster.’
While King Sejong and the ministers were a little nervous, the royal doctor who entered Geunjeongjeon paid homage to King Sejong. After receiving the courtesy, King Sejong asked the royal doctor.
“okay. “What is urgently needed?”
“The Crown Princess has returned to office.”
“what?”
Upon hearing the doctor’s report, King Sejong jumped up from his seat.
“Yes, Yang Won and Yang Emperor have also met.”
“Such a slope!”
King Sejong could not hide his joy at Eui’s report.
The ministers who were nervous at the words ‘urgent news of the royal family’ soon came to their senses and shouted in unison, bowing their heads to King Sejong.
“This is a great blessing for the royal family! majesty! “I congratulate you with respect!”
“Thank you!”
“Thank you!”
Everyone at Geunjeongjeon offered congratulations to King Sejong.
“Thank you! Thank you so much!”
Sejong, who sat down again, was speechless and did not know what to do.
Four years have passed since the Crown Prince got married. It was a time when I became more and more worried because there were no heirs (children to carry on the next generation) for a long time.
“ha ha ha! ha ha ha! You can’t believe they reappointed all three at the same time! This is truly an unusual guy! ha ha ha!”
Sejong, who managed to suppress his bursting laughter, looked back at his ministers.
“This is truly a big blessing, shouldn’t we make this known?”
“We will spread the wave throughout Joseon.”
“Since it is a great auspicious event for the country, why not grant an amnesty?”
“It’s good, but something seems to be missing.”
“yes?”
The ministers raised their heads and looked at King Sejong. Usually, when something like this happens, it ends with an amnesty order being issued.
But now the king was saying that was not enough.
“What would be better? What should I do to make the people happy and pray for a safe birth?”
“Ah…”
The ministers nodded as King Sejong muttered. The news of the wedding came out a long time after the crown prince welcomed his companion. It was the parents’ wish that the birth would proceed safely.
Sejong thought for a moment and soon came to a conclusion.
“For the next 15 days, all items sold at the monopoly will be sold at a 10% discount.”
“yes? yes.”
In this way, a ‘special sale’ was held for 15 days at monopoly stores located throughout Joseon.
The officer who recorded all of this added:
-… So the Minister made a decision, and Minister of Finance and Economy Kim Jeom graciously accepted it.
The officer discusses.
The issue of an heir has been a concern for the royal family. Now that we have solved this problem, it is the worst of all.
I need to take this opportunity to buy a lot of salt and candy. This is a good opportunity because these are non-perishable items.
* * *
When King Sejong was filled with joy and was emptying his pockets in Geunjeongjeon, Junggungjeon was also full of joy.
“Is there such a slope? “I’m thankful for not even one thing, but three!”
“I salute you.”
“I salute you.”
Queen Soheon smiled and responded to the congratulations from her court ladies and courtiers.
“Thank you. thank you.”
Queen Soheon, who was responding to the congratulations of her court ladies and courtiers, suddenly seemed to remember something and gave an order to court lady Jang.
“this! Look at my mind! “Hello, Lady Jang.”
“Yes mama.”
“How can I just get over this kind of slope? “Please double the amount of tribute you send to the Great Master this time.”
“Yes mama.”
“And…”
Queen Soheon, who was thinking about what to do next, stood up.
“You can’t just sit still on a slope like this. Let’s go to the East Palace.”
“Yes mama. “I will prepare immediately.”
* * *
That day, the East Palace was crowded with people. King Sejong and Queen Soheon, as well as King Sejong’s concubines, all visited Donggungjeon to congratulate the Crown Princess and Yangwon Yangje on their marriage.
“It is truly a ramp.”
“That’s right.”
Following the words of King Sejong and Queen Soheon, who were seated at the head table, King Sejong’s concubines also offered congratulatory words to Hyang and Crown Princess Yangwon Yangje in order according to rank.
Every time the good words continued, Hyang, Crown Princess Yangwon, and Yangje politely bowed their heads and repeated their answers.
“thank you.”
“Thank you.”
As the celebration continued, the place was filled with all kinds of tonics and medicinal herbs for the Crown Princess and Yangwon Yangje.
After seeing off the elders, including King Sejong, Hyang expressed sincere gratitude to the Crown Princess and Emperor Yangwon.
“Thank you.”
“Nothing much to say…”
“I know how much your concern must have been. From now on, I hope you will only see, hear, and think about good things.”
“Thank you.”
* * *
That night, Hyang was alone in his bedroom and looked at the moon beyond the window. Hyang’s expression as he looked at the moon in the sky was complex.
“I’m pregnant…”
Hyang thought about the word ‘pregnancy’.
“Now that I think about it, in my past life, I had nothing to do with the word marriage.”
In her previous life, Hyang was known as a famous otaku and lived a life far from marriage.
As Hyang looked at the moon, the faces of his parents in the 21st century suddenly appeared in his mind.
“Are they well?”
Hyang’s parents, who were worried about the narrowing employment opportunities and the working environment where they could be fired at any time, forced him to become a civil servant, which was a stable job.
However, when Hyang could not endure depression and hit a government official, his parents suffered from a sense of guilt.
Therefore, even when Hyang went down to Yangsan, opened a workshop by himself, and insisted on living a single life, Hyang’s parents could not insist on the opposition.
Hyang had to control her depressed mind as she remembered her parents from her previous life, who were full of regret and sadness every time they saw her.
“I hope you live a peaceful life…”
The melancholy of this scent did not last the next day.
“Should we ban sleeping together for the time being?”
“Yes sir. “It hasn’t been long since pregnancy was confirmed, so it’s still dangerous.”
Hyang nodded in response to Eui’s answer.
“I understand. Please help me out.”
“Yes sir.”
As the doctor left the room, Hyang clenched his fists and shouted softly.
“Ole!”
* * *
After receiving an official ‘sleeping ban’ from the doctor, Hyang was confined to the research institute and Area 51.
“An opportunity is a chance! “You’d be a fool to miss this time!”
Hyang worked passionately on various tasks.
“First, focus on miniaturizing steam engines and enhancing output! “It’s been several years since the steam engine came out, and it still looks like this!”
“Speed up the production of positioning instruments and precision compasses for ocean navigation!”
Screams came out of the mouths of people in the lab and Area 51 due to the exciting rush of incense.
Their cries were not just due to increased work intensity.
“You haven’t gotten off work yet?”
“yes.”
In response to the subordinate official’s tearful expression, Jeong Cho looked at his watch and sighed.
“Huh~. “I’ve already passed Hashcho (early 9 p.m. to 10 p.m.) and am heading to Hashjeong (10 p.m. to 11 p.m. early in the day)… Huh~.”
Jeong Cho sighed once again, got up and went to Hyang’s room.
“uh? “Are you home from work yet?”
Jeong Cho, who suppressed the momentary anger he felt at Hyang’s innocent question, forced a smile and asked back.
“Aren’t you coming home from work?”
“If I go back, it’s a solo workshop, so I plan on doing some work.”
“Is that so?”
“But you still haven’t come home from work… Is it really because of me?”
“….”
Seeing the Jeongcho giving a silent affirmation with an embarrassed expression, Hyang leaned back in his chair and ordered.
“Tell those who have nothing to do today to leave work immediately.”
“Yes sir.”
“This order will remain in effect.”
“All right.”
Although the order was given by the head, there were very few people who followed this order.
‘And what if it goes out of sight?’
While everyone was just watching and watching, there was someone who dared to leave work on time.
It was Sunji Lee.
“Ah-oh! “That kind of thing!”
Everyone else shook their heads at the sight of Lee Soon-ji.
However, as soon as it was confirmed that Sunji Lee was not harmed, everyone started to leave work on their own.
* * *
There were other people who were in tears over Hyang’s actions. They were nine people who worked in the East Palace. There were many people who dreamed of turning their lives around by falling into the eyes of the crown prince, who was unable to overcome his spring passions due to the ban on sleeping with Crown Prince Yangwon Yangje.
In principle, such a thing would have been a scandal because the court lady was the king’s woman, but the world did not always run according to principles.
However, they dreamed of ‘one shot at life!’ The dream became a dream as Hyang was trapped in the research lab and Area 51.
* * *
Meanwhile, Hyang’s actions reached Sejong’s ears almost in real time.
After receiving the report, Sejong smiled in remorse.
“Is that so? So when would be a good time?”
Sejong was happy at the thought of bringing incense and getting rid of it.
* * *
Pabal horses carrying King Sejong’s name in their arms ran across the country, and soon ‘discount sales’ began at monopoly stores throughout Joseon.
The people of Joseon were also pleased with the ‘discount sales’ of the monopoly stores.
“owner! Did you hear the rumors? “Go to the battlefield right now and get some money!”
“I already found it!”
“Then let’s go to the retail store before it’s too late! “If you miss the timing, you have to miss at least three days!”
like that. People carrying bags on their backs and baskets on their heads flocked to the monopoly booth like a herd of African buffalo.
And in order to control the crowds, the police at the police station had to shout loudly with loudspeakers.
“Get in line! “Line up!”
“Stand in line! line!”
“Shit! “Get in line!”
During the 15-day discount sales period that followed, the retail store recorded the highest sales of all time.
Kim Jeom, who received the report, made a suggestion to King Sejong with a serious expression.
“I think it would be a good idea to regularly hold discount events at your highness’s retail store.”
Meanwhile, funny jokes were going around among the people who were excitedly sweeping up all their belongings.
“Don’t you know if I have to pour out purified water and pray for this every night?”
“What do you wish for?”
“The Crown Prince’s new son.”
“Why are you asking for that?”
The person who spoke first in response to the neighbor’s question pounded his chest.
“What a frustrating woman’s house! You woman, think about it! Isn’t the child born this time the Crown Prince’s first child? But look at the first girl wearing red pepper! “I gave you a 10% discount for resigning, but if it’s your son, wouldn’t you start with at least half?”
“Is it plausible?”
“right? right?”
“But can we just pray?”
“Who knows if it will happen too?”
“is it?”
A few days later, King Sejong received a secret report from the sword world.
“The number of people in Hanseong who pray for a safe birth and a son for the Crown Princess and Yangwon Yangje is increasing? “Is there something like this to be thankful for?”
King Sejong, who had been reading the report with a happy face, smiled bitterly after reading the next sentence.
‘Are you looking forward to a discount event held at the retail store? And that’s a bigger discount than this time? Hehehe….’
For a moment, Sejong had a look on his face.