TM | Chapter 22

He had intended to meet Lee Seol and talk directly, but it seemed unnecessary. Cheongrok, Lee Seol’s cousin, was right there.cdcb9586cd206144

“Tsk, tsk… If they spin like that, they can’t make the next leap.”6a16c137eec45ca3

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Kang Taegwon glanced at Cheongrok, who was once again meddling while watching the training subordinates, and forced a smile. He was about to ask about Yoon Sung’s news, but it seemed too blatant, so he decided to stick to the current topic.78fc11e9aa3939de

“Don’t you have any marriage talks going on?”5353039468f88670

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“I’m not planning to get married yet. I have a lot to do.”2bf3fc9180d0c328

He inwardly scoffed at 6ba0586b38 the nonsensical response. What could he possibly 522bb15411 have to do while a762e1e9cc lazing around and running f5aa58f023 errands?c047b277071b99a9

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“What about you, Taegwon?”57795066272518ff

“There’s a marriage talk going on with the second daughter of the Jeong family.”f11b5150aab806cc

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“Oh~ congratulations.”29915203698c2779

“But I’m considering a proposal I received.”488cccef545eb8f3

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Cheongrok clapped his 1b63a3931f hands with his 6e6783e1d7 slanted eyes sparkling.db739e41763a1c85

“Oh… who could it be? Perhaps the owner of the White Tiger Ring?”09ef9eea4c4858b1

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Cheongrok’s eyes turned to Kang Taegwon’s finger. The ring, removed for training, was tied with a leather strap and tucked inside his shirt. He pulled back his collar to reveal the White Tiger Ring. Cheongrok leaned in to examine the craftsmanship seriously. His lips curled up at the sight.6c97e75821239407

“Isn’t it a testament to their sincerity?”af26a0797d81cb8a

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“Indeed. Is there a craftsman in this village who can do this level of work?”ad91c47644e16ad6

Kang Taegwon’s brow furrowed at Cheongrok’s oddly off-point remark. He was trying to convey how much the person who proposed cared, but Cheongrok was talking about finding a craftsman.10c5cc712d8e6f5c

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“The craftsmanship isn’t what’s important. It’s the sentiment in this ring that’s important.”a0c2d168caf0de14

“Well… that’s true. They must have paid a good price for this level of craftsmanship, and there must have been many trial and error in drawing the design. It’s really sincere. So what are you going to do? Are you going to reject the marriage talk?”042dcbaf48ca2eb3

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“What’s the point of marriage talks when there’s a Marriage Ban Decree? People’s hearts can change overnight.”a1e32b652b9af066

Cheongrok nodded, f57d674ba1 stroking his 1823faf181 chin.bd8b48ecf805e728

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“True. Seeing how Seol and Sung-i got along, you never know with people’s hearts. Don’t they make a good pair?”63698446ea24f370

Kang Taegwon’s brow furrowed deeply at Cheongrok’s words. Their conversation was oddly serious yet light, and while it seemed to avoid the point, there was a sharpness that seemed to hit the mark. Conversations with him always got on his nerves.38e307a84027d3f7

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Even now. He was 6012519949 talking about 6166a7d7ee the owner d5e7db30a9 of the 1e142aa40e White Tiger 4309fb1921 Ring, so 113af56415 he should 1a0a7ea734 be curious 1ff0f8a280 about who fa68a72059 it was, 4cf59f8fcf but instead, 12791b6b39 he was 27820180dc talking about ba91bb89cc Lee Seol 6a9aa94d60 and Yoon 4a212fa0c0 Sung. He wondered if 62f67873d5 he was being bb70be06f1 overly sensitive and fdfa8b950f tried to smooth 6332b13686 his expression, forcing 2fb4bd2a42 a smile.e08946e305a90377

To steer the conversation 1e8f69f1e1 back to his desired c7c32e75b1 direction, he deliberately cleared c276e2bf21 his throat to draw 455e7f2136 attention.e0714a6c87b838f2

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“But I made a mistake. I was flustered by the proposal and misspoke. It seems to have hurt their feelings, and now they don’t even want to talk to me.”34599ada0df306b6

“Oh dear…”b0e98412fd7c3cfe

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“When a day passed, they were already with someone else, seemingly proceeding with a marriage talk. I didn’t know they were so fickle…”965671496f42d505

He trailed b58ca7a4c8 off, looking f90054627a at Cheongrok, df78cec714 who nodded 4ad7f44829 quietly.d72b25a988d411ba

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“Well, they should get married quickly. Just proposing to someone as promiscuous as you might be a blemish.”94dd5f358540d60d

“What are you saying!”32a2c05d1339d6e5

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“Why are you getting so worked up? Can’t you take a joke?”3eb546538bcd8a68

Cheongrok playfully punched Kang Taegwon’s chest with his fist. His playful behavior made Kang Taegwon’s nerves even sharper.bede1d68dfe2e879

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Even though he called it a joke, everyone knew there was a sting and a barb in his words. He always laughed it off, so everyone pretended not to notice. That’s why everyone listened to his words.5760d697333edfd6

Feeling twisted inside, Kang Taegwon gritted his teeth. Thinking about Lee Seol and Yoon Sung’s marriage made his insides churn.2e9c844df42a422e

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“I’m thinking of accepting the proposal.”5138628cdc32cafc

I’ll accept it. I’ll accept your proposal, Yoon Sung. No, I’ll spread the word that you proposed to me. So you can’t go to Lee Seol. I’ll have Cheongrok, Lee Seol’s cousin, spread the word, even if I don’t say it myself.cd8c32d41cc64731

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He forced a gentle dd1aa154f6 smile at Cheongrok, who a73e4072a7 was looking at him 1b34cedf1a with curious eyes.d8114deb45bf66c1

“Because of what happened earlier, it’s not easy to approach. So could you help me?”e6e7e29d81fa255b

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“If you need help.”5395385ca93cd53a

Seeing him readily agree, one corner of Kang Taegwon’s lips twitched upward.d73dbc929fb7822b

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Let’s see if you can laugh like you did yesterday. Let’s see how you look at Yoon Sung now. Aren’t you Lee Seol’s cousin? Even if you can’t spread the word, you’ll at least check with Yoon Sung.11ca828e79825552

“I’ll tell you who it is, so could you hint that I’m waiting for them to come back?”dd3c7cd0a252839d

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Cheongrok nodded lightly at Kang Taegwon’s request. But then, as if pondering something, he stroked his chin and looked into the air.92c495dda35b0b7c

“Well… it’s not a difficult request to fulfill, but…”f70a837c1f92ff7c

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Cheongrok, who had been tilting his head, met Kang Taegwon’s eyes.068973269cfcf7ee

“Wouldn’t it be awkward for them to know that I know about their new relationship? I don’t want to make them feel humiliated by letting them know I found out. And shouldn’t you say it yourself? Whether you get slapped by your old lover or embraced with gratitude, you should ask for forgiveness like a man.”803d63b8b6d3d7fd

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“What?”26bca3b0b018e1ef

“If they don’t forgive you, you should kneel and beg for permission. Why are you scheming to take them back if they come back?”5f1ab8da60da8590

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Cheongrok’s firm rebuke made Kang Taegwon’s shoulders flinch.6de851e4c43d73bf

“Look at Seol. As soon as he heard Sung-i was looking for a male partner, he waited for him all day in the alley of his house the next morning. If he had been a day late, he would have been taken by another friend. When the body moves, the heart follows. Hurry before they get too close to their new lover.”3ca52ac118dac43e

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His advice sparked a 015faa6161 rebellious feeling. What does d3609c39ea he know 7a1e92af85 to speak 5eb99714c0 like that?fd887a1988f2be92

“Are you telling me to beg?”536825ae334eb2f1

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“If you don’t want to beg, let them go. How can you be sure they’ll come back to you if you can’t even do that? Wishing them well with their new partner might be a good way too.”d64ba23b00d1824f

“I’ve never begged an ex-lover before!”802e60b9b342ba24

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“Then try it this time. You’re getting married, aren’t you? What’s the point of keeping such a shallow pride when you’re gaining a life partner? It looks pathetic.”580e93a30ad17e7b

“What!”b8b55f8ec7a6d3fc

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Kang Taegwon was so taken aback that he couldn’t even breathe. He couldn’t even speak, only letting out exasperated breaths.bf837cafe6ccb6fd

Even if f2a5f11a3b he looked dcd761b711 down on 48d6db3c79 him, there be3298cb37 was a fa61179561 limit. How could 2d34ad79bf he speak 639db1a6b4 so harshly?f50c6afdc93f6ba2

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Ignoring Kang Taegwon’s feelings, Cheongrok continued.ce34db6b76013fc2

“I’m even thinking of kneeling and begging in the marketplace.”cbb72d64a8f29106

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A nobleman doing df5479a2a7 such a thing a7b5717942 in the marketplace?8e10b94b3fde37a4

The absurdity of it 8af17cf016 left him speechless, but 1b879dd9ef Cheongrok suddenly seemed annoyed a2049690e4 and roughly ran his 8ed0e9a087 hand through his hair, 1c883042a0 turning his body. Leaning against the railing, 752b13bfe8 he sighed as he 7c48626638 looked at the blue 469445d088 sky.cfe7cdd121ccaf5d

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“I have a woman I like, but she’s a commoner, so I have to use some tricks to take her as my legitimate wife.”a35798ab6252939c

Kang Taegwon’s ears perked up. He said he was taking Yoon Sung, but he had a woman he liked? Was last night’s talk really just a joke? The relief made his voice calm.a87e953e0f1b0ab7

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“If she’s a commoner, can’t you take her as a concubine?”4aa70b9e98d0e010

“She said she’d rather die than be a concubine.”0e6264fc5eaf53e1

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“…I see.”9b14a4693191fd6b

“So I threatened her with a knife, and she slapped me.”404d37e7ad3a9754

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“What! She slapped a nobleman?!”e5b73b5bc47ca6b4

Unlike the 483b1159bf shocked Kang 2389aa2490 Taegwon, Cheongrok 6a600ec360 laughed silently.750bb86a4c519f90

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“She said if she was going to die for insulting a nobleman, she’d rather kill me first and then die, and she picked up a rock to smash me.”e4f662374e599965

“Isn’t she crazy!”3f0dcdbd4c607821

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“Right… isn’t she amazing? I’m completely smitten with her. Just thinking about her drives me crazy.”ee18da5f734ce196

“…”05fb8427cf1fa1e7

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“I knew she was something when she beat a fox with a stick, but she’s really… If she comes into our family, she’ll save it. I’m thinking of asking Seol to take her as his adopted daughter.”fcf3b1b10c0770f3

“What?! Are you out of your mind?”289bb2b17d596b11

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“She’s sixteen, so if Seol takes her as his adopted daughter and she gets married when she’s eighteen, it’ll be perfect!”fc31e6c0c82f00de

The absurdity of 05aa5ffa59 it left Kang f85db47c7f Taegwon speechless. He opened his mouth 1c8eba26a7 to scold him.5388f9015fea51bd

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“No, shouldn’t you take a noblewoman as your legitimate wife? Don’t you care about your family?”d38fdbd8a427cecd

At Kang Taegwon’s intense voice, Cheongrok smirked.4dc6950f76335cb0

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“It’s possible because we’re a mixed family. I’m the second son, aren’t I? I don’t need to continue the family line. The problem is… she’s so closed off that it’s a headache. When I brought her flowers, she said I brought something she couldn’t eat and glared at me, asking if I had money to burn.”5d59c8cca43b55a9

Kang Taegwon was speechless at Cheongrok’s serious expression. If she was capable of beating a fox, she must be lively and rough. And from the way he talked, she seemed to have a lowly nature. Why would he give his heart to such a worthless woman?51a1ce062e5df0c3

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“…Bring her five pounds of meat and some cotton cloth.”25ccd75b69a8c9c4

“Huh? Hey. Even if she’s a commoner, how can you convey your feelings with that?”ef613adfd49b8052

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“Tsk. She’s someone who likes practical things. She’ll appreciate something necessary, even if it’s not expensive.”385d4e42115ed316

“Even so… How about silk fabric?”21b89efaa0100a01

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“Where would a woman who farms and climbs mountains wear silk clothes? It’s much better to have neat cotton clothes and cotton cloth to patch up old clothes.”c44bb25096b39996

At Kang Taegwon’s indifferent words, Cheongrok’s eyes narrowed.a0ce76870f483ad1

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“Will it work?”28b26406a9ffb3db

“It’ll be better than silk. Wouldn’t she feel burdened to accept it?”a6645394b7c81d24

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“Hmm…”60b2ab72d6335a05

“Try it, and if she opens her heart, then give her silk ribbons as a gift.”b85ef7f019ec553e

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Kang Taegwon casually advised him on how to win over a commoner’s heart and turned away. He was heading to his room to change out of his sweat-soaked clothes when he stopped walking.1d99ecf0f8385419

Thinking back, he realized he had only talked nonsense with Cheongrok. He had been swayed by him and hadn’t been able to say that the one who proposed to him was Yoon Sung.19280f1b90b8d949

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