Black Corporation: Joseon - Chapter 90

Episode 90: Strangers (1)

After being rejected by King Sejong, Hyang sighed softly.

“Whoa~. In this way, the ball left my hand… The level of difficulty is a little high, so Abama and the ministers will have a hard time, but what can you do? It’s something I can’t do myself… No, even if I do it myself, it’s difficult, it’s close to impossible. “Because I don’t have any talent here…”

“What did you say?”

“I’m talking to myself. soliloquy.”

After briefly replying to the eunuch’s words that followed, Hyang sighed again.

“Whoa~. “The crown prince’s job is all good, but I don’t have a private life. A private life…”

Hyang, who was grumbling, looked back at the naekwan as if he suddenly remembered something.

“Now that I think about it, how many days are left until the full moon of this month?”

“Five days.”

“Five days? “I’m looking forward to it.”

Muttering to himself again, Hyang turned his gaze beyond the palace wall.

* * *

The appearance of incense itself was an unexpected event for Gibang.

“Anyone who has not yet performed the wedding ceremony is not allowed to enter this place.”

Upon hearing that a child dressed in expensive silk clothes had come to visit the gisaeng, a gisaeng himself came out and blocked the incense.

Hyang responded to the gisaeng’s words by tapping her hat with her finger.

“Does this lamp look like a decoration to you?”

“yes? Still…” As

Haengsu Gisaeng continued to hesitate, the commander of the escort officers who followed him stepped forward.

“You are fully qualified.”

“If that’s the case…”

The Haengsu gisaeng, pressured by the force of the guards, stepped back, and Hyang and his companions were able to enter the gibang.

“Take us to the biggest room.”

“yes.”

The Haengsu Gisaeng, who let Hyang and his party inside, gave orders to other servants.

“Tell the merchants to prepare just in case.”

“yes.”

“Who on earth is that young man?”

Even after the gisaengs were brought into the room where Hyang and his party entered, Haengsu gisaeng sat next to the door and observed the situation inside the room. Her eyes were solely focused on the scent.

‘He’s definitely not the typical young man full of snobbery!’

After observing Hyang’s behavior, Haengsu Gisaeng came to a clear conclusion.

There was a basis for Haengsu Gisaeng’s conclusion.

It was very natural for Hyang to command his subordinates. It wasn’t just an appearance of being accustomed to being treated as a slave; it was an appearance of being accustomed to being treated by people who seemed familiar, such as those present with him.

“I don’t know if today is going to be a day to get caught…”

With a very nervous expression on her face, the female gisaeng chewed her fingernails.

Meanwhile, a fun time was going on inside.

“The scent of liquor is good!”

The gisaeng sitting next to me smiled slightly and was impressed by the incense I put down after just a little sniff.

“It’s not a main scent, it’s a tea scent.”

“Dahyang?”

“The country has issued a ban on alcohol, so how can we brew alcohol carelessly? “I just brew grain tea.”

“huh? Ha ha ha ha ha!”

Hyang laughed heartily at the gisaeng’s answer.

From the time King Sejong came to the throne, there was not a year that was not a famine. Because of this, King Sejong had to issue a ban on alcohol every year. As flood control work progressed across the country, the situation began to ease little by little, but the ban on alcohol was still in effect.

Thanks to this, the gangs pulled a trick.

“We sell grain trucks, not grain wine!”

It was a ‘blind-covering situation’, but it was a situation that was overlooked because it was a secret.

* * *

As Hyang visited the gisaeng and observed the appearance of the gisaeng, the atmosphere became somewhat warmer. Changed the topic.

“It’s my first time at a kibang, so I heard there are people in the kibang who deal with any disturbances that break out, right?”

The gisaeng sitting next to Hyang’s question responded coquettishly.

“Yes. “There are very powerful businessmen.”

“Can I take a look?”

“yes?”

“I heard a rumor a while ago. “I heard that there are people who even suppressed the officials of the Saheonbu, famous for their strength, with their eyes, so I wanted to see what kind of person they were.”

“Oh my~. “Isn’t that our room?”

“Still, I want to see what kind of business they are in. “Please call me.”

“Yes.”

At Hyang’s words, the gisaeng went outside and told Hyang’s story. After a while, the gisaeng came back with a slightly embarrassed expression and spoke to Hyang.

“The master said, ‘They are not members of the Sadangpae.’ “I asked you to tell me that.”

“Such rudeness!”

At the gisaeng’s answer, the guards who were present stood up and screamed.

“Please take a seat.”

“lily!”

“hurry!”

“yes.”

At Hyang’s restraint, the military officers sat down.

“Have a cup of grain tea or something. “Don’t get drunk on sweet scents.”

“Yes, Nari.”

At Hyang’s command, the guards emptied the glasses in front of them. Hyang, who was watching this, looked back at the gisaeng sitting next to him.

“It’s fun to be a person with a grain truck.”

“Yes, yes…”

The gisaeng responded with a frozen face to Hyang’s words. The gisaeng realized that she was now with very dangerous people.

‘What on earth is this kid!’

The gisaeng was curious about the identity of the young Nari who sat next to her.

After a while, the gisaeng’s face turned white as the words came out of Hyang’s mouth.

“Go and tell those merchants. ‘There is a lot of talk about the dog that catches the scraps that fall from the banquet table and guards the gate.’ “I mean.”

“lily!”

The gisaeng quickly stopped him and left, but Hyang’s expression did not change.

“Tell me what I said.”

* * *

After a while, the merchant guarding the gibang appeared.

“Mr….”

The businessman, who appeared with such vigor as if he was about to start a fuss by swearing, stopped talking and became very nervous.

It was because of the behavior of those in the room.

This was because, except for Hyang, who was sitting at the head of the table, all the men were glaring at him with unusual energy.

‘If I do this wrong, today next year will be Kang Sam-tae’s memorial day?’

Samtae opened his mouth, tightly grasping the hilt of the iris sword he was carrying in his arms.

“Who was looking for Soin?”

“Are you the leader of the merchants guarding this place?”

Samtae responded to Hyang’s question.

“Are you looking for a large brother?”

“Bring him in.”

Samtae was moved to tears by Hyang’s words, which reached the peak of Ha Dae’s words, but he gritted his teeth and answered due to the spirit of those present.

“I will bring you.”

After a while, someone who looked unusual at first glance appeared following Samtae.

“I heard you found a dwarf.”

“Please come inside.”

At Hyang’s words, Daehyung strode into the room.

“I have a story to share with the author. “You guys stay out.”

“yes.”

At Hyang’s words, the gisaengs went out of Ururu.

When the gisaeng left, Hyang gave the same order to the guards and eunuchs.

“You guys can go out for a little while.”

“lily! “Absolutely not!”

“It’s okay, so please leave.”

“I’ll leave two behind.”

As the commander of the guard held strong, Hyang nodded.

“Like that.”

Thus, only the commander leading the Hyang and the guards, one subordinate, Samtae, and the formation remained in the room.

“Why were you looking for a small person?”

Hyang grinned and asked the question.

“Looking at his behavior, he seems to be a son of a noble family. Is he Seo-eol?”

“exactly.”

“Are you satisfied with your life now?”

“As you said, what can you expect from a dog eating scraps from the banquet table? “I guess I’m satisfied because I’m not hungry.”

“Hmm…”

Hyang hummed slightly and looked at the large figure sitting in front of him.

‘It’s a cliché, but it seems useful, right?’

“There will be a hole in your face. What are you looking at so intently? “Do you really like men?”

“Unfortunately, I’m normal. Do businessmen like you also have precepts?”

“Why do you ask that again?”

“If there is a precept, convey it to the preceptor. “Even if it’s the same dog, the situation can be different, so come visit me at midnight on the 15th day of this month.”

Hearing Hyang’s words, Daehyung made an expression of astonishment.

“her! “Do you know who you are?”

“If you can’t even do that, you’ll have to spend the rest of your life guarding the main gate.”

After finishing speaking, Hyang emptied the glass in front of her.

“after! “You’re a little strong!”

After putting down his glass, Hyang got up and went out.

“Pay your account.”

“Yes, Nari.”

While the naeguan was doing the counting, Hyang looked back at Haengsu and Daehyung.

“I had a good time looking around. And don’t take what I said lightly.”

After finishing speaking, Hyang walked slowly along with the guards and eunuchs.

Daehyung, who was watching Hyang’s light disappearing into the distance, gave an order to Samtae.

“Chase.”

“Yes large.”

However, Samtae, who returned a while later, had to bow his head.

“I missed it.”

“how?”

“The traces were lost at Unjong Street.”

“Unjongga?”

At Samtae’s words, Daehyung briefly remembered the topography of Hanseong.

‘He disappeared from Unjong Street? Where? It’s outside the government offices… just government offices? If it’s a government office, it’s connected to the palace, and if it’s a palace…’

Daehyung immediately remembered one thing.

‘If it’s the rumored crown prince, he’s similar in age to the boy I saw earlier!’

“The crown prince took the lead when rebuilding the Hanseong fire last time, right? “Did any of you guys see Crown Prince’s face back then?”

“Oh my gosh, it’s so big! “Aren’t our children all owls who sleep during the day and wander around at night?”

“shit!”

After spitting out a curse, the leader scratched his head and came to a conclusion.

“I guess I’ll have to tell the relay.”

The identity of the scent was revealed three days after starting the journey.

On the fourth day, Hyang walked forward and asked a question to the guard next to him.

“Did you say that the place you are going now is Hwawolru? “This place is famous?”

“Yes, Dadong (茶洞) is the best.”

“Do you know me well?”

“When I was young….”

“Then the family ran away.”

“Haha!”

Continuing the conversation with a mixture of jokes and seriousness, Hyang arrived in front of the room in question and burst into laughter.

“You got caught. Well, since it had a long tail…”

In front of the wide open gate of Hwawolru, a gisaeng from Hwawolru and a person who looked like a large figure were standing side by side.

“I am honored to serve you.”

The gisaeng who saw the incense moved as if she was going to fly and bowed deeply, and the group standing next to her also bowed according to etiquette.

“Hoo?”

Hyang looked surprised as he received the bow from Hwawollu’s large group. The example that the leader just raised was exactly in accordance with etiquette. This meant that there was a high possibility that Hwawollu’s brother was a member of an unusual family.

Anyway, Hyang walked forward to see what he had set out to do.

“Thank you for welcoming me. “I’m looking forward to it.”

* * *

The promised 15 days. As midnight approached, Hyang gave orders to the eunuchs guarding the Eastern Palace.

“Keep the door open and wait outside. “A guest will come.”

“Haona….”

“It’s an order. “Don’t ask, just follow.”

The eunuchs had no choice but to step back due to Hyang’s strong command.

“Captain Naegeum, please leave as well.”

“I will not comply.”

“My gold disguise!”

Hyang’s voice grew louder, but Naegeumwijang did not back down.

“Even when my subordinates reported it, they did not report it to the Chief Minister at the request of the crown prince. “This alone is an unpardonable sin, and I cannot allow you, Crown Prince, to live alone!”

“If Naegeumwijang holds his ground, will things go well with them?”

“Lowering! But that doesn’t work!”

“My gold camouflage! This is for Abama and this Joseon! For this, my life would be cheap! “It’s an order!”

After that, a war of words continued for a long time between Hyang and Naegeumwijang, but Hyang’s stubbornness could not be broken.

In the end, Naegeumwiji suggested the next best solution.

“Then I will leave you alone. I can’t give up any more than that! If you refuse this too, I will report it to the Chief Minister right away!”

Hyang sighed at Naegeumwijang’s resolute stance.

“I understand. Let’s do that.”

“I am devastated!”

Naegeumwi, who bowed to Hyang, left the room, leaving behind Lieutenant Kwon and one Naegeumwi.

“That guy insisted…”

While Hyang was grumbling, Lieutenant Kwon and the other person were grumbling inwardly.

‘Do you want to just degrade it?’