Possessing a Murim Clan’s Youngest Son - Chapter 34

Episode 34. As I entered Cheongseongsan Mountain,

I was in a state of confusion for a while. I had no choice but to lie in my room and wait in silence…

Then I heard the sound of the door opening. Also, the sound of people’s footsteps.

When Han Yi-bi turned her head, there was a rather plump middle-aged man there.

The short mustache above the lips of a middle-aged man was impressive.

He had a kind smile on his face.

Han Ibi didn’t know what to say for a moment.

Anyway, he struggled to raise his upper body to be polite.

Then the middle-aged man stopped him and said,

“It’s enough for you to just lie down because your body isn’t fully developed yet. “We came to see Yongtae for a moment.”

Han Ibi, probably exhausted, took a deep breath and laid her upper body down again.

The middle-aged man said.

“I’m glad you’re safe. I heard it from Hyuk. “They said he was Hyuk’s younger brother.”

I’m not in a good mood, but it feels like it’s time to answer.

“yes. That’s right.”

“I am Seo Eui-jae (徐意在), an elder of the Cheongseong Sect.”

aha. Seo Eui-jae.

I remember hearing it.

It appears in the part where Jong Ri-hyuk is training at the Cheongseong Sect.

He is a person who takes care of all the troublesome and messy affairs of the clan.

In modern times, it could be said to be a role similar to that of ‘head of general affairs.’

She was playing the role of a ‘caring mother’ in the cold wind blowing Cheongseong faction.

Ebi Han said.

“I’m… uh, excuse me, but where am I?”

A middle-aged man named Seo Ui-jae laughed once and said.

“This is Mount Qingcheng.”

“Ah… then I…”

“That’s right. “You are now in the Qingcheng Sect precincts.”

“ah! okay. In that case, Elder… I would like to thank you.”

Seo Eui-jae said while waving his hand.

“No. Nope. I continued to stay in the Qingcheng faction. That’s usually the case since I’m in charge of household chores. Your brother and Geun-tak brought you here…”

“Ah… that’s how it happened. But my brother…”

Then Seo Eui-jae’s expression was seen to harden somewhat.

“Well… So, I guess we can meet your brother later.”

Han Ibi thought.

‘Ugh. I get it. It’s something I don’t want to see. It’s worth it. In addition to being related to his mother’s death…’

Jong Ri-hyuk came here almost as if he was chased out by Jong Ri-mae and Geum Na-ryeon. Even if I hate you to death, I have nothing to say.

At that time, Seo Eui-jae said.

“You were so… amazing. To take care of our Geun-tak, didn’t we take care of ourselves and fight against that evil? Moreover, the people of the Murim League have a very high opinion of his cooperation for the sake of women.”

yes. The system should listen to that. I had no intention of intervening.

Seo Eui-jae said.

“Anyway, the wound is deep, so it would be best to get your body together now. You can hear the details later. “I have some work to do right now, so I’ll have to go see it.”

“All right. Elder. “I am deeply grateful to the Elder and the Qingcheng Sect for their kindness.”

Seo Eui-jae nodded and said.

“I understand. “Rest.”

Han Ibi said hello by pretending to stand up.

As I stood there in a daze, I felt a deep sense of fatigue again.

He slowly… and slowly began to fall into sleep.

* * *

Time passed like that as I lay in the hospital bed.

It’s been about a month or so.

Meanwhile, the only people who came to visit Han Ibi were Ok Geun-tak and Jin Yu-rok, whom she had met at the mountain lodge, and Seo Eui-jae, who occasionally came to check on her condition.

Ok Geun-tak’s attitude was very friendly and polite.

It was clear that Han Ibi felt good about saving her life.

On the other hand, Jong Ri-hyuk did not visit even once.

It really didn’t even light up my nose.

‘Are you really busy with work or are you not coming because you hate me? Ugh. I don’t know anyone, but I’m so lonely I can’t stand it.’

Now my body was almost recovered.

“What a strange thing.”

Seo Eui-tae said while tilting his head.

Han Ibi asked.

“What do you mean?”

Seo Eui-jae said.

“It means that the wound healed faster than expected… Anyway, I think it would be okay to see you right away. “He was looking for you a few days ago.”

“yes? “Who do you mean?”

“Who is our elder Jangmun?”

Han Ibi asked back in surprise.

“Are you talking about a long story?”

“okay. Jang Mun-in said he would like to meet you, so get ready to move quickly. “If it’s too much trouble, let me know.”

“no. I’m much better now. “I will prepare.”

Han Ibi thought.

‘That’s strange. In this era, Jang Mun-in in the novel would probably be a ‘Hong Gu-geum’ or something… but his father didn’t seem to be a very nice person even in his description. Tsk. ‘I don’t really want to meet you…’

Han Ibi followed Seo Eui-jae out of the room.

Only then did Han Yi-bi find out that she was staying at the Qingcheng faction’s guest house.

To get to the main building, you will probably have to go around the outskirts.

Seo Eui-jae said.

“Jang Mun-in is well aware of the incident that occurred at the mountain lodge. “You received a detailed report.”

Ebi Han said.

“yes. okay.”

“But… is there somewhere you need to go urgently? So it must have been passing through Cheongseongsan Mountain.”

Hmm… This guy is the type of person who notices something but doesn’t say it directly.

“yes. “Actually, I was on my way to meet my brother.”

“You mean Hyuk?”

As expected, Seo Eui-jae did not seem surprised at all.

Ebi Han said.

“yes. That’s right. “I had something to say, so I had to come here.”

“What brings you to this far away place?”

Han Ibi sighed for a moment and then spoke.

“This… is a family matter, so I think it would be better to tell my brother directly. Elder, please forgive my rudeness.”

Seo Eui-jae said with a grin.

“What kind of rudeness do you mean? I almost got into someone else’s family affairs carelessly. Anyway, it’s good. So, how about staying in the Cheongseong sect for a while and getting your body and mind in order? “Actually, I had a little discussion with an adult.”

‘Wow~. What I wanted to ask for! I’m so glad it went so smoothly!’

However, these feelings should not be revealed outwardly.

Han Ibi opened her mouth with a serious expression.

Look like you’re hesitating, but don’t bounce too much.

“Ah… Since you are also in Cheongseong, I am grateful… How can I do it as an outsider…”

Seo Ui-jae smiled and said.

“What kind of nonsense is that? Since you are our Jong Ri-hyuk’s brother, you cannot be called a stranger. Instead of doing that, think about it carefully.”

Han Ibi said with joy in her heart.

“Ah… I’m sorry that the elder said that, but I’m grateful…”

Seo Ui-jae said with a smile.

“good. “Well thought out.”

As Han Ibi followed him, she was busy trying to remember the person named ‘Hong Gu-geum’.

When I concentrated to the point where my skull exploded, I remembered a few things.

For example, things like this.

Hong Gu-geum has a very playful personality.

For example, you could call him a boss with good taste.

In addition, he has above-average political power.

Maybe that’s his ability.

He is loyal to the Murim Alliance and gets along amicably with the major figures of the surrounding factions without any major disputes.

However, according to his father’s description, he is quite sinister on the inside.

You may not know this, but he might be someone you need to be careful of.

Seo Eui-jae said.

“Let’s go in here.”

Jang Moon-in’s office was located not far from the entrance of the main building.

Seo Eui-jae and Han Ibi entered inside.

‘Wow…’

That was Han Ibi’s reaction to her first impression of Hong Gu-geum, a member of the Cheongseong faction.

His appearance is…

‘This is right. You shouldn’t do anything with someone else’s appearance, but really… this is really…’

Hong Gu-geum looks like a ‘giant rat’.

Like the radioactive rats in an old animation.

If they were making a movie, they could have just cast him as is.

There is no need for special makeup.

Hong Gu-geum greeted Han Ibi and Seo Eui-jae with an expressionless face.

He was talking to a middle-aged man.

Seo Ui-jae glanced at the middle-aged man and said.

“Jangmun Hong. “I brought Hyuk’s younger brother, Jongrimae of the Jonggri family, but if you are busy, I will come back later.”

Then Hong Gu-geum glanced in this direction and said.

“You’re so busy, why are you going back and forth? There is no need to look at it for a long time, so take a look now.”

Then he looked at Han Ibi and said.

“Welcome. “I’ve heard a lot of stories.”

iced coffee. A huge mustache that doesn’t match his face at all…

It’s truly a completely dissonant fashion sense.

But anyway, isn’t it a long text?

Han Ibi said politely.

“Zhongli-mae of the Zhongli family meets Hong Gu-geum, a member of the Cheongseong sect.”

Hong Gu-geum said.

“How are you feeling?”

“Thanks to the kindness of the Qingcheng faction, I have recovered greatly. “Thank you again.”

“good.”

After that, Jang Moon-in asked a few formal questions.

There didn’t seem to be much interest.

Still, Han Ibi answered with some courtesy.

Hong Gu-geum said.

“Please move to our guesthouse and stay there for the time being.”

“thank you.”

Han Ibi thought as she bowed her head and expressed her gratitude.

‘Hmm… I was given permission to stay, but I am uncertain about when I will be able to leave. I have to hang in here. First of all, it is important to stick next to Jong Ri-hyuk. So, I guess I’ll have to come up with some plan so they can’t just let me out…’

Hong Gu-geum said.

“Then you can go now.”

Hong Gu-geum again shifted his gaze to the middle-aged man next to him.

It was then.

“Long sentence, old man.”

It was Han Ibi.

Hong Gu-geum looked at Han Ibi with a look of surprise.

Seo Eui-jae was also looking at Han Ibi with a strange expression.

Ebi Han said.

“Seeing such deep favor, I feel uneasy.”

A hint of irritation appeared in Hong Gu-geum’s eyes.

Ugh. Maybe I was wrong… Still, it’s spilled water.

“You don’t feel at peace?”

“yes. That’s right. “My family always taught me to be ‘a person who pays the bills.’”

“It’s the price of food…”

At that time, a middle-aged man next to me intervened.

“I am Lee Shin-song, an elder of the Cheongseong Sect.”

A stocky physique with broad shoulders. The name of the middle-aged man with the angular face was Lee Shin-song.

Although he had the same ‘elder’ position as Seo Ui-jae, he was effectively playing the role of second-in-command of the Cheongseong faction.

In other words, he was the brain of Cheongseong and Hong Gu-geum’s favorite advisor, so he could be said to be the best brain of the Cheongseong faction.

He continued.

“You’re so deep-hearted, unlike most young people these days. “After all, you can’t trust all rumors.”

My spine hurt.

They pretend to float it and stab it subtly.

Isn’t Zhongli-mae already infamous as a ‘bastard’ among powerful aristocrats?

“That’s an interesting story. So then, how are you going to pay for the food?”

Ebi Han said.

“I… was trying to feed my mouth, so I learned a little bit about Jeomsoy. I know how to cut wood, chop firewood… and cook some food. So, if you stay in the Qingcheng Sect and help cook the meals…”

Huh? Did I say something wrong?

Lee Shin-song, as well as Hong Gu-geum, look like they chewed some shit.

He seemed a little embarrassed…

“Hahaha.”

Lee Shin-song said with a smile.

(Continued in the next part)