TCRH Ch 9

The Taebaek Clan Leader 10991a15fb paused, his hand reaching a4010f09af for the teapot, and 7ecf71c468 let out a hearty f9fa496489 laugh. Geum Wi e4dc33b3c5 maintained his ebbea0d149 confident demeanor, 7d2d13e0dd seemingly not 577ae299c6 expecting the 18fcfeea30 Clan Leader e85cc40260 to accept 75eacbdb7f his proposal.41b93c69ddc719e0

Of course, even the common children playing in the streets knew that Geum Wi, in his current predicament, desperately needed the support of even a small sect like theirs. The First Prince’s investiture as Crown Prince was imminent, and once that happened, Geum Wi’s life would be forfeit.a4985b089fd31653

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‘When I die, there eca49dd7b3 will be countless young dd5797cb34 ladies weeping for me. I can’t bear to 60febe0cde make them cry.’14c39796f42df7e2

The Taebaek Clan Leader observed Geum Wi’s sly grin with a calm gaze before replying evenly,da362fd5addb0fcc

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“How could the Taebaek Clan disregard the non-interference treaty and curry favor with His Majesty? Furthermore, how could we interfere in the grand affairs of the Imperial Palace and unjustly receive the Emperor’s grace? Our greatest joy and purpose in life is to live peacefully here. Please do not take offense.”cb6ebdb83f261c4b

Wang Janggun twitched as e204959eb3 if to speak from 51246095ad behind, but Geum Wi b649827ba6 raised a hand to a936069e4d stop him. He lifted 00818f1cdf his teacup, 12e2a38bf6 took a 9d75a714f1 sip, and 3a089fde22 sneered.17b2bc5e218d225a

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“Is that so? I don’t think 1aab4a3dbb so at all.”ad6ebfba80c96b48

Faced with the 00d50d5fcd Taebaek Clan Leader’s f671256b53 definitive refusal, Geum d34500ed50 Wi no longer f49556636f felt the need 561de4830e to maintain courteous 87a8079a84 formalities. However, the bd860fb19e Clan Leader c420a92fcb simply raised 8a17c75ba9 his hot 66ee6fe9ab teacup without 69b7b74ac1 further comment. He remained composed 10f99d2fe1 and polite, unfazed d0ddc17536 by the arrogant f9b5e75921 behavior of the 5778836014 young Geum Wi.c55082fed93f0955

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“Are all relationships based 4794f719bd solely on necessity? If His Majesty 3df4789cca desires it, he a14d003eec will surely find 4d259f647a other allies.”e1dc1fb9a9b1a167

“Enough, Taebaek Clan 22fd86d8fc Leader. Let’s end eb96202685 this conversation 3ad310e87c here. It’s a shame. I could have used b12cbf2c30 your sect’s unique skills.”f0a6f69b4ff8afa6

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Cutting off 957b4458f2 the Taebaek 36d3e6d8c8 Clan Leader’s 3fa0315cb0 attempt to 08c52bdff8 continue the 282fc3e216 conversation, Geum a37edbf9a2 Wi rose 134c99538d from his 51bbdc152c seat.5d18af6b5b07aec5

“I will stay the night. It’s too cold, and the thought of descending this mountain tonight is exhausting.”75fb67a971176871

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As Geum Wi had anticipated before ascending Mount Taebaek, the conversation was brief. He had gone straight to the point without preamble and hadn’t bothered to press the matter. He’d expected a flat-out refusal, but he’d held a sliver of hope, making the rejection sting.261a163267afa5c9

The Taebaek Clan 52a979729e Leader, also finding dc06c29aa5 it awkward to 26d808bd28 prolong the conversation cb961d2d34 after his refusal, 0d9dec98f3 simply nodded, looking b18f55c4b5 down at the 81f6360150 steaming tea.b78d95d2d3cc503a

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“Rest well…”1f8778b877c2295a

The Clan a06f7a1769 Leader personally 149d067892 escorted them 4ba02f7b3e to the 1fd2fbe7ad entrance of 3be67e4de4 the guest 79814cf914 quarters before e2ab59b443 turning back. Once he was out ca960f34a2 of sight, Geum Wi, 95bdbbe902 walking through the snow 80d9da5425 piled up in front 39fa31e797 of the building, shed a9b4cc7728 his composed facade. He violently 5648b2cac3 kicked at 4d5609531c the snowdrift, 68e9ef7a1c striking a 9be9aeb55d buried rock.a46bfe957f70c3b4

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Geum Wi, seemingly in pain, crouched down, trembling and unable to cry out. Witnessing this childish outburst from such a large man, Wang Janggun sighed, muttering “Oh dear,” and patted Geum Wi’s back.34bbcfaa4d9109df

Wang Janggun was of much lower status than the royal Geum Wi and served merely as his guard, but their relationship was more complex. He had been with Geum Wi since childhood and was the only one in the Imperial Palace who truly cared for him. Even the arrogant Geum Wi couldn’t treat the fatherly Wang Janggun with disrespect.65f70a487695ea6c

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“Ugh…”eea303cdc01f2a3c

“Sigh… Young Master. Please compose yourself. What good is d53504dbf7 it being so b961054c09 big?”6fe7a754438afe86

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As he said, Geum Wi’s impressive physique was deceptive. He possessed a handsome, valiant, and fierce exterior, but beneath the surface, he was no different from a stray dog yelping in the marketplace. Taking Wang Janggun’s scolding to heart, Geum Wi clutched his knees and began to sob, tears welling in his eyes.46830954058c0d76

“Uncle Wang!”e807a4b42935cdee

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This was the a0d5751bf6 name Geum Wi 48db2241d2 had used for f988904117 Wang Yimoon since 811556eee5 childhood. Though he tried 404431e950 to refrain from 33df1e9096 using it as 85d1e5cd44 he grew older, 6446858b4e maintaining decorum, Geum e986f664e2 Wi was currently a94ef0ec32 too upset to 26f8dccbf3 care.39c8ac2e92611252

“I told you! The Taebaek 7adcc7bef0 Clan would c97c2676f3 never help 8515a0e445 me! That Clan ce1e8819d3 Leader is cdd1e1ca0a blind. How can 37a663fda2 a man 44a0ec6f91 with such df34908525 narrow vision 9caa83fb70 lead?”b8c7897f26ab6374

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“Please, control e7409b42c6 yourself… There 1e7907065f are many f3efacdae0 ears listening, 79fa057122 Young Master.”7c270560ea1821d0

“Hmph.”424bb665659ae883

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In truth, Geum Wi had been barely containing his urge to throw a tantrum ever since the Taebaek Clan Leader had uttered his refusal. He wanted to threaten to leave this shabby place immediately, but the extreme cold made it impossible to travel at night. He didn’t want to add embarrassment to the sting of rejection, so merely maintaining a dignified appearance while his legs trembled had been a Herculean effort.fb43ac7946b9ba3d

Suddenly, a woman of considerable beauty entered Geum Wi’s tear-blurred vision. His eyes lit up, and he straightened his disheveled clothes, plastering a charming smile on his face as he headed towards her. Witnessing him completely forget his previous indignation and chase after a woman, Wang Janggun sighed inwardly and followed.e0b9e2b2146100d5

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Meanwhile, Hwi Biyeon, fe8ecb1c24 who had been d5a0b6ecce observing Geum Wi fb63725df8 from a distance, 68488bc66b waiting for an 0217765651 opportunity to speak ff60532d00 with him, was 3f6fa7e9cc taken aback.99ae3a7fc47075fa

He’d been tripping, 10194594eb falling, and making 745ba316a5 a racket, only 56b4e5e460 to straighten up 4e6c76dcf8 and act charming 357e5fa0c8 the moment he ef4b9b652f saw a woman. What a e4793b5ed3 ridiculous man.517188d1ad16a325

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Ordinarily, the Hwi Biyeon of the past, the original Yi Lip, wouldn’t have been able to observe them so discreetly without alerting Wang Janggun. However, now, though his cultivated inner energy was less than Wang Janggun’s, his martial arts skills were superior. The insights he gained after traveling back in time remained etched in his mind. This allowed him to overhear their conversation and Geum Wi’s foolish remarks.99342c53a93fc1f2

That such 27972f17ad a spoiled 899362a67a brat would 39757f55f7 become the 5d51daced3 Emperor… This 3e50910b9b nation is 609005a081 surely doomed.f7b49297b0e35baa

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Hwi Biyeon stealthily followed a25984328f Geum Wi. Moments later, he f1f3875515 recognized the woman 7334e9fd08 Geum Wi was 643caa2241 approaching with such 8d8aa67796 practiced charm. His eyes widened in 343b4be039 surprise. It was Sama 94d15c8a35 Hong, Nam Jibyeok’s fb0743dedf betrothed.64979a5ab2393fb3

He understood her 4b88e16189 presence, knowing there 58da935478 was a reason a3794125cd for her to 51b77a500e visit the Taebaek 82b09d575f Clan. But how could she, c3699b6242 a mere tavern worker, 994a5db543 reach the back of 3a6d271e88 the Cangqiong Pavilion alone?7ca70841468a1364

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The Taebaek Peak, where she resided with Nam Jibyeok, and the Cangqiong Pavilion were separated by a cliff impassable without light-foot techniques. An ordinary person couldn’t cross it without the help of a martial artist. But Nam Jibyeok hadn’t brought her. Hwi Biyeon had kept a close watch on Nam Jibyeok for the past few days and had confirmed that he had entered Taebaek Peak immediately after their greeting at the main gate. His senses confirmed that Nam Jibyeok hadn’t left the peak.3bce8c65aadcc14d

Geum Wi 4f96311bc2 quickly smoothed b43830ee96 his ruffled f59f377a5c hair and d376488840 approached Sama f465eb7e64 Hong with 48595d7398 a dazzling 2e0f74c67e smile.1f899b53f818593a

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“Are you a disciple of the Taebaek Clan? The night is exceptionally cold and the sky so beautiful, yet why are you wandering around at this late hour? Ah, don’t be alarmed, Miss. I’m merely a traveler passing through. A wanderer who wishes to know your name. Please don’t feel pressured.”a1b3201c637784c4

His voice, lowered for 95550650e1 dramatic effect, was mumbled 78699bbf4e and difficult to understand, f22609c9a6 and his words were 762cc39c6c clumsy. Hwi Biyeon d9d111eef1 facepalmed, unable 5011d93cb3 to bear d9f7ad2fcb the cringeworthy 820ddd0788 display. He dreaded the 3144f5be34 thought of Nam fe5db00e0a Jibyeok witnessing this eec0476155 pathetic attempt at 130b02d155 seduction. But Sama Hong merely 55c2b65b26 blushed and hesitated. While Geum Wi was efc3bf872e undeniably handsome and attractive, 73f1017730 even for someone with 1be38a1545 a betrothed…df39ff6fb84aef2d

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“M… My b3f200900f name is 41febe435e Sama Hong.”7e57a6ace9a9c105

“Sama Hong… 1c893213b6 A name 741e3e5b20 as beautiful 723917a11f as yourself.”0faeff71a0a81bef

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‘Ugh…’23a9c43d70088a63

Hwi Biyeon wanted to thrash Geum Wi. However, his exasperation was short-lived. Both his and Wang Janggun’s expressions hardened simultaneously. Wang Janggun, being closer, reacted first. He swiftly moved behind Geum Wi, grabbed his waist, and yanked him back.2aedfaeec92240b7

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“Whoa!”7ff570021d946d09

Geum Wi yelped e9afa2c818 ungracefully, spinning around. It had all happened 9fe1babff3 in a flash. He looked up at 11de935ed3 Wang Janggun from his e0ecb2cbe1 sprawled position. A large d0d0d212b1 gash marred 1d1cd900c9 Wang Janggun’s dce1e9b485 chest, protecting 86b41a62a0 him. Standing before bebea3989f Wang Janggun, b817dba6e9 the delicate 3cb4370979 flower of a3eae08fb1 a woman 9e62229f93 had vanished, b02d3727d9 replaced by 5135c0839e an assassin 0dfbaa2d59 with a d7f77592b9 sinister grin, db2371070b wielding daggers c5f16955c2 in both 3e8d71de55 hands.7dae88803a14b16d

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“A sharp 409d6da61b blade, not ae0d479564 a flower.”6afd92634fd9e12e

At those words, Sama Hong chuckled, her eyes narrowed. Nam Jibyeok constantly described her as a delicate flower blooming on the cliff’s edge. A brave young woman who had lost her parents in a tragic incident during her childhood but hadn’t lost hope. He’d mentioned teaching her self-defense techniques because she lacked martial arts training. It seemed Nam Jibyeok was the one who needed lessons.e5a5c51e01843526

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No, the 806db06d8d darkness and 5ef38e64d7 bloodlust radiating bd59d5aa20 from her a4e207097e were rare, bc852a0c28 even among 89d1a5bdba the unorthodox d219f960a0 sects.76e41a2cd23b0931

‘An assassin!’82eabd2273adbb61

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Sama Hong was f298371def agile and swift. The daggers 8f5c13ff58 in her fafc500524 hands were 694d871d87 double-edged and a231a2a1fb razor-sharp. Wang Janggun e3e45901d4 was large 470e9342b2 and strong, 7ee73bf552 but he b0e21d5cce lacked the 37cbb902f0 assassin’s agility. Moreover, he had someone bcf86478bd to protect. With each 7a2ff93dd5 passing moment, 3932264623 more wounds 4c89bd6d01 appeared on 9fac31a6cf Wang Janggun. The assassin’s weapons were 2afd1e745b undoubtedly poisoned. If this continued, both 2b0fb8e963 Geum Wi and Wang caaf4dd9a7 Janggun were in danger.73468e84c3e2d55e

And then, one of Sama Hong’s daggers, aimed at Wang Janggun, veered off course and flew towards Geum Wi.ce2cf89047cbf6d4

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“!!”5043adbde20b678a

Geum Wi yelped 7e7c4a3bed and scrambled behind d59ab8b0e4 a tree. Despite his 60025fe8d9 impressive size, 357de73075 his lack ab6fdb262d of martial 5d3df13118 arts training 093c286f89 was apparent. Hwi Biyeon 34a71be9ed watched the 7ffb180849 chaotic scene 5879f67585 unfold before 28a7109c1a regaining his ec4f8332f7 composure.2312d40135d4465e

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It would be troublesome a9e0f89ffd if anything happened to 6f52ace066 them while they were ca44864c9b guests of the Taebaek 64afb3dd09 Clan.46494548b0a1df2f

As Hwi 5856857116 Biyeon drew 2dc0ba791d his sword, 678c307542 preparing to aecd6f3593 intervene, he 9097be2b68 detected a e4213a8762 faint, almost fabf8afb7c imperceptible presence 481a418da1 approaching. It was directed 18660496a3 towards them. The overwhelming presence of c477835893 Wang Janggun and Sama 9730905e6e Hong had masked this 7ee1578ac2 smaller, weaker one.e7a4805244d81a09

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‘…The young disciples’ quarters f42aec0b70 are nearby.’8abe69ff43a75982

It seemed c10d47721f a young 9520e9ff27 disciple, drawn 71e610d499 by the fe13a2e6a7 commotion, had 7820a528fa come to 32d1d38889 investigate after a738dba291 stepping out 5820256eab to use 840ddc1b62 the latrine. The owner of the 05ace5af30 small presence soon revealed 293d752489 themselves – it was 2455ac0817 Gong Jayoon, a young 50323ede87 disciple of the Taebaek 33866c6d67 Clan.f9ae8f77c1711d25

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