Episode 12: Jangju (3)
The lights of the manor visible from the bottom of the hill.
There were two figures looking at this in the dark with indifferent eyes.
Among them, one of the tallest ones asked the person next to him.
“Is this the right place?”
“okay.”
In response, the tall Inyoung took out something the size of a finger from her bosom.
It looked like a seal or something.
“You said that the owner of this was released from murder. What was the reason?”
In response to that question, Inyoung, who was making a sword sign with one hand next to her, raised the corner of her mouth and said.
“Gojo (蠱雕).”
“What is that?”
“This is Imaemangyang of Nogosan Mountain.”
“Imaemangryang?”
“I heard a story that there is a monk who treats the monster Gojo as a food spirit in a dream not far from here. “I think he’s over there.”
At those words, a strange look appeared in the eyes of the tall figure.
“I see. “There was intervention by radiation.”
“I got the answer, what should I do?”
“I have to bring it with me.”
With those words, the tall figure raised his hand up.
At that moment, numerous people were heard from behind.
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“We will determine through tests who is qualified to succeed this chapter.”
‘!!!!!’
The atmosphere in the room changed dramatically at Jangju’s declaration.
The youngest, Mok Yu-cheon, couldn’t hide his joy as he twitched his lips at Jangju’s words.
If it were a test, he had an advantage over anyone else.
‘iced coffee! ‘My father is giving me a chance.’
What is the test in martial arts?
Of course, it was to make Mujae stand out.
Grand Prince Mo Yong-ho was second-rate, his second son, Mo Eun-pyeong, was first-rate, and his third son, Mo Gyeong-un, was only third-rate.
No one could beat him.
Whether it was fighting or anything else, he had the advantage.
-closely!
The second child, Mok Eun-pyeong, bit his lower lip.
He too had similar thoughts to Mo Yu-cheon.
No matter who heard Jangju’s declaration, it was clear that it was for the youngest child, Mok Yu-cheon, who was the most talented in martial arts.
In martial arts, who can beat that monster who has reached his peak at the age of only 16?
‘How can you do this?’
If we were going to do it this way, it would have been better to appoint Mok Yu-cheon.
Mok Eun-pyeong, who thought all of this was unfair, normally would not have said it, but finally mustered up the courage to open his mouth.
“I have something to tell your father.”
“What do you mean?”
“If you say it’s a test, what exactly do you mean?”
At that question, Jangju Mok-in-dan looked at his second son Mok-eun-pyeong.
Mok Eun-pyeong, who had barely gathered courage from his father’s intimidating gaze, slightly lowered his head and avoided gaze.
Then Mokindan snorted softly.
Even though he expressed his opinion, he couldn’t even make eye contact with his father.
It was absolutely pathetic.
Having survived one death, he had decided to give everyone a fair chance in the process of selecting a leader.
That’s why I said it.
“If you were to compete against martial arts by simply fighting, none of you would be able to defeat the youngest.”
“……”
At those words, Mok Eun-pyeong’s expression crumpled for an instant.
Self-esteem is hurt.
However, since it was in front of my father, I quickly managed my facial expressions.
Jangju Mokindan continued speaking without paying attention to this.
“So, I will select those who are qualified to be the chieftain.”
‘Qualification?’
At those words, the expressions of the brothers in the pastoral family became puzzled.
Mo Yu-cheon also thought that since it was a matter of selecting a successor to the military family, everything would naturally be resolved through martial arts, but when that qualification was mentioned, his eyes became anxious.
If that qualification did not mean that he was untalented, then on the contrary, he was the one who was at the greatest disadvantage.
‘ah!’
Maybe that’s why Mok Eun-pyeong’s expression brightened this time.
Just a little while ago, it was thought that the Jangju’s intentions were decided on the youngest, Mok Yu-cheon, but if we talk about qualifications, it was difficult for Mo Yu-cheon, the son of a concubine, to be recognized by the retainers.
‘Then it will be my fight with this guy.’
Mok Eunpyeong glanced at Grand Duke Mok Yongho next to him.
This guy has no idea what he’s thinking.
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The great lady tried to make him the successor somehow, but she herself went so far astray that she only disappointed the chieftain.
‘There is a possibility.’
Mok Eun-pyeong couldn’t help but be disappointed when he heard that Jangju had woken up.
But a glimmer of hope arose.
If I did well, I might be able to receive my father’s approval and become an official lord.
At that time, Mo Yu-cheon cautiously opened his mouth.
“father. “May I ask what it means to be qualified?”
“Jangju is the position of leader who leads this group called Yeonmokgeomjang. He will test whether he is worthy of it.”
‘A person worthy of the position of chieftain?’
It was even more difficult to guess how the test would be conducted.
Jangju Mokindan continued speaking as he glanced at these children.
“Even though you have different mothers, you are all my children. Therefore, everyone will be given a fair opportunity to select a successor. So now, go back and think about what kind of test you will have and prepare accordingly.”
After finishing what he had to say, he ordered his children to leave.
At this, everyone put their hands together, bowed their heads, and tried to retreat.
“I’m sorry, but you son will not be tested.”
Everyone’s eyes turned to the person who spoke.
He was none other than Mok Gyeong-un.
‘What are you talking about?’
‘You’re not going to take the test?’
Mok Eun-pyeong and Mok Yu-cheon looked at each other with eyes that seemed incomprehensible.
Are you saying that you are going to turn down the opportunity to become an official successor?
While I was wondering, Jangju Mokindan asked a question.
“You don’t want to be tested?”
“That’s right.”
“Why are you saying you won’t accept it?”
“The younger son has many shortcomings, including the older brothers next to him and the youngest brother. Therefore, I don’t think he is qualified to be a successor. So I will not be tested.”
Mok Eun-pyeong sighed softly at these words.
I don’t know what the intention was, but there was no harm in falling in on my own.
This means that competition becomes easier.
‘Was it really true?’
Mo Yu-cheon found it surprising.
Unlike when Jangju’s life or death was unknown, the fact that he was turning down the opportunity to become his official successor meant that what he had said to himself was true.
I didn’t know that he really didn’t want the position of chieftain.
What on earth are you thinking?
‘Good.’
Mok Gyeong-un was rather pleased with this situation.
If he officially withdraws from the succession battle, they will no longer bother him.
Anyway, his goal was martial arts.
Once you have a certain level of foundation, you will leave Yeonmok Geomjang.
There was no reason to be tied down.
however,
“Why do you think you are inadequate?”
Jangju’s questions continued.
Mok Gyeong-un was puzzled by this question.
As far as he knew, Zhuang Zhou felt sorry for the Grand Duchess Mo Yong-ho and the dead Mo Gyeong-un.
In that case, there was nothing to regret about missing the succession test.
‘You’re being annoying.’
If you just say you understand, it will be over.
However, there was no benefit in offending the owner here.
If you do that, you have no choice but to give an appropriate justification.
“There is a saying that when it comes to succession, the eldest son should come first, and if that is not the case, I know that it is right to appoint someone with outstanding ability and merit.”
“……”
“Moreover, Soja’s maternal family is no longer what it used to be, and cannot provide strength to the Yeonmok Swordmaster, so he is even less qualified to succeed.”
I explained why it wasn’t flowing like water.
Mok Eun-pyeong nodded his head.
‘You know my damn fractions.’
I was satisfied.
At this level, it was natural that Jangju would no longer be upset about Mokgyeongun not taking the succession test.
‘huh?’
But something is strange.
The expression on Zhuang Ju’s face when he looks at Mo Qingyun is not that bad.
Rather, it was closer to a look in his eyes as if he was seeing it again.
‘what?’
And that guess was correct.
What Mo Kyung-un said was disparaging of himself, so it could not be said to be outstanding.
However, as Jangju, the way Mok Gyeong-un clearly understood himself and expressed his opinions directly was very different from before.
The weakness and pathetic appearance was not visible.
What happened while I was in the hospital with my eyes closed for so long?
‘It’s changed.’
What changed this guy like this?
Or was it something that had changed over the years when I wasn’t paying attention?
Jangju became curious about Mok Kyung-un.
-Sleep!
Suddenly, Jangju pulled back the shirt he was wearing.
Then, Jangju’s upper body, with many scars here and there, appeared.
Among them, the one that caught everyone’s attention was,
‘…….ah.’
Although it was bandaged, the severed arm was clearly visible.
Everyone knew that there had been an accident caused by some strange man a few days ago.
But I didn’t know that it was a severed arm.
Jangju Mokindan was a swordsman.
It was very unfortunate that a swordsman using the right hand lost an arm because it was tantamount to losing his prime.
However, he actually opened his mouth as if he did not care about this at all.
“You said it with your own mouth.”
“yes?”
“It means appointing as your successor the eldest son or someone who is outstandingly capable and has made meritorious contributions.”
“……..yes. “Hana Soja is nowhere.”
“I heard that you stopped and killed the man who cut off this father’s arm.”
‘what?’
At those words, everyone looked at Mo Qingyun.
I heard that Mok Gyeong-un, who visited the parish, was injured and was in the pharmacy for a while, but I had no idea that something like that had happened.
Of course, this fact was dramatized by Mok Gyeong-un.
‘ah……’
Mo Qingyun did not expect that the appropriately adapted story would lead to such troublesome results.
Jangju said, showing his severed arm.
“As you said, someone who has made a contribution is also fully qualified to succeed. So, I don’t think that is a justification for refusing the test.”
“……”
Mo Kyung-un’s face became expressionless after hearing these words from Jang Ju.
I said I wouldn’t bother taking the test, but they were trying to drag me into it like this, and it was getting quite annoying.
So Mok Gyeong-un decided that it would be better to just say that he would not take the test.
But something caught Mok Gyeong-un’s eyes.
‘!?’
It was a scar visible on Jangju’s side.
The healed but clearly remaining wound seemed to have been caused by something like a sharp sword, and the moment Mo Kyung-un saw it, his eyes narrowed.
‘The wound…’
It looks very similar.
The mark and words he was looking for.
Perhaps because of this, the succession and other things did not enter Mok Gyeong-un’s mind.
How did Jangju have that scar? That’s the only thing…
-Startle!
At that moment, Mo Kyung-un frowned and slightly turned his head.
Jangju asked with a puzzled expression.
“Why are you doing that? what……”
It was before I even finished speaking.
Jangju Mokindan also stood up with a sharp look in his eyes.
“father?”
The other brothers in the pastoral family were puzzled.
As soon as that happened, noises suddenly erupted from all over the place outside.
-It’s an enemy attack! The enemy has invaded!
-Jangju! Let the Lord know!
‘!!!!!!’
Sudden emergency situation.
Everyone could not hide their embarrassment.
Meanwhile, the youngest Mok Yu-cheon, who sensed the presence almost at the same time as the noise of the commotion, looked at Mo Gyeong-un with startled eyes.
‘What is this guy?’
This guy, who was only third-rate, noticed this before his father or himself.
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