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On the road to spring (2)
My mother was also waiting in my father’s room.
“Did you call me?”
“Yes, I called you because I had something to tell you.”
My father told me about Song Woo-kyung’s visit. He made a suggestion that he wanted to support the head of Song in the Shandong Chamber of Commerce, and even said that he wanted to create a Shandong Union, so he even said that Lord Song had come to visit her father to discuss the matter.
“It’s Director Song’s business, so you should know.”
I could feel that my parents’ attitude towards me had changed. Now, they recognize me as the worthy successor to Byeok Clan Gate.
“Change has begun in Shandong Wulin.”
My father only spoke of Shandong Wulin, but the entire central plain was changing.
I was honestly surprised that Kang-ho moved so quickly after my death became known.
This is because my death has such a big impact.
Anyway, I couldn’t make any judgment about this part. There is no need to be angry about the formation of a coalition in Shandong. After all, it was just me in the past who banned it.
However, it was questionable whether Song Woo-kyung would be suitable as the head of such a coalition. Once a coalition is formed, everything is political from that moment on. Because governing one sect and coordinating and uniting multiple sects were completely different things.
I also thought that we should look again at why Shandong Chamber of Commerce made this proposal. Merchants only move when there is profit. In particular, it was a very prudent decision for them to join hands with the martial arts faction.
I’ll have to find out first.
“thank you for telling me.”
I was about to turn around and leave when my mother asked.
“Song Moon-ju stopped by for a while?”
“yes. “He said once again that the engagement would not be broken off and left.”
My father said as if he was embarrassed.
“That person too.”
Still, it’s an expression that I don’t hate.
My mother said with a bright smile.
“I also have the same meaning as Song Moon-ju.”
Because I understood my mother’s feelings, I just left without saying another word.
I feel that my relationship with the two of you is getting deeper.
At first, I thought I had to consciously accept them as my parents.
But now emotions naturally take precedence over consciousness. I feel like these two are really my parents. I want to treat you sincerely.
Honestly, I was happy.
To have such good parents.
I think my late mother would also understand. Even if I do the filial piety to these people that I couldn’t do to you.
* * *
In the afternoon, an unexpected person came to visit me.
It was Song Hwarin who came to see me. Her visit was unexpected and her embarrassment was clearly visible on her face.
“You seem surprised.”
“I didn’t know you would come looking for me.”
“I came because I had a favor to ask.”
Her request was unexpected.
“Please persuade Master Byeokmun to have my father reject the Shandong Chamber of Commerce’s offer.”
“Would you change your mind if my father stopped you?”
“I don’t know. But I think it definitely has a big impact on the decision.”
It was not unreasonable to think so. Because their friendship was special. There is a saying that when poverty enters the house, false friendship goes out the window. The two of you are still in the same room.
“Can I hear why you’re trying to stop that?”
“Because I think creating the Shandong Alliance is something that doesn’t suit my father.”
“You’re not underestimating your father, are you?”
“I think it’s better than the problems that arise from overestimating.”
I agreed with what she said. Because I also had concerns about Song Woo-kyung forming an alliance.
But there were also positive aspects. Even though I say this with my own mouth.
“The leader of the previous generation stabilized the martial arts world, right? Don’t you think it wouldn’t be a bad idea to become the head of an alliance during a time of peace like this? Song Jajang’s power can also be greatly increased.”
“I’m rather worried about that.”
“what?”
“The leader of the squadron has been running the Murim Alliance for too long with great inaction. At least it is true that he protected the peace of Gangho, but on the contrary, he also raised him in the darkness.”
“Growed in the dark? “What is that?”
“Suppressed desire.”
I was startled by the unexpected words.
“Kanghoins are people who have the instinct to beat their opponents and move up. They are inherently violent and barbaric. “We are wolves and tigers, not rabbits or deer, right?”
“however?”
“But because of the leader’s strength, everyone hid their true nature. “If you dare reveal it, you will be destroyed.”
Although it was a harsh and extreme expression, it was something that touched me deeply.
“They must have spent a long time just wishing for their leader to die.”
Her next words made me feel like I had been hit on the head.
Because I’ve never thought about it like that. It was more shocking than anything I had ever heard before.
Everyone just wanted me dead?
She spoke clearly.
“I’m scared. “My father jumping into a place where the desires he had been holding back exploded like lava.”
Now I knew exactly why she was so against it. She had clear reasons beyond simply not to get involved in the dirty and dirty politics.
“Is this why you said you hated the dead leader?”
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She shrugged and answered.
“There is a more important reason… … Yes, I don’t want to do this right now.”
Is there another reason more important than this?
She said in a pleading tone.
“please. “This is my first request to you, so I hope you will listen to it.”
* * *
It’s been a long time since I had a dream.
It was a dream of going back to the past and having a meeting of the Murim Alliance.
The heads of each organization, including Galsaryang, are sitting at a long table.
Stiff faces. A business-like tone that does not allow for rigid behavior and mistakes.
It’s as if he’s wearing an expressionless white mask.
Yes, the reason that face looked particularly hard was probably because I heard it was a repressed desire. Everyone will hear me wishing I were dead.
Did he really just want me to die?
Suddenly my thoughts resonated there.
Then the people sitting all turned their heads and looked at me.
Your eyes are cold.
Doubts that had been forgotten for a while soared.
Was I assassinated?
The next moment I woke up.
“Whoa.”
This is all because I listened to her.
The greed for power inhabits the human body like a parasite. So I don’t even know if something like that is living in my body. But I know very well what scary things can happen once it starts going crazy.
So I pressed down firmly with my martial arts skills. He ruled with an iron fist to prevent any greed for power.
I didn’t think about it at all after I died.
Suppressed desire.
Will it really come out in spurts?
No, maybe it has already erupted?
* * *
That afternoon, I visited Jongchonggwan.
“Tell me about Shandong Chamber of Commerce.”
“Why do you ask that?”
“I want to ask you something regarding Mr. Song.”
He briefly told me about Song Jajangju.
The coquettish Commander-in-Chief narrowed his eyes and looked at me. I suspected that he was planning to do something else, but it was impossible to detect such intentions from my calm face.
“Don’t you hate me?”
“You misunderstand. “I don’t hate you, Commander-in-Chief.”
“joy! Do not lie.”
Although I scolded him for no reason, he didn’t seem to like the fact that I was visiting him and asking him questions.
Jongchonggwan told us about the Shandong commercial world. Indeed, he did not just age. Based on his extensive knowledge, he explained in detail about Shandong Chamber of Commerce and other merchants.
I asked many questions about Shandong Store, but couldn’t find anything special.
“Has anything special happened recently?”
“It was nothing special.”
“All right. “Thank you for your words.”
As he was about to turn around, he said as if a thought occurred to him.
“Oh, I don’t know if this is going to help, but there’s one thing that comes to mind.”
“What is it?”
“I had a chance to have a drink with the commander-in-chief there a few months ago. At that time, I heard at first glance that it seemed like they would join hands with Moorim Bangpa and start a business. “They didn’t tell me where it was.”
“Have you heard any news since?”
“I didn’t hear you.”
“thank you.”
Perhaps because he was embarrassed to have such a conversation with me, Governor Jong bluntly said something he didn’t need to say.
“Don’t be fooled into thinking that you’ve earned me points by doing this.”
“yes. The Commander-in-Chief still distrusts me! “I will keep that in mind.”
“Goyanjigo.”
As I was about to turn away, he asked me one more question.
“Is there a young person you are considering as your successor?”
“Why do you ask that?”
“If there is one, I think I will make it my personal governor.”
“Ekki! “Is that even possible?”
Even if I said I was serious, they wouldn’t believe me, so I just smiled and left there.
I felt the gaze of the commander following me from behind. I feel a little softer than before.
* * *
After meeting Jongchonggwan, I went to visit my father.
“What’s going on?”
“I just came because I wanted to have a cup of tea with my father.”
“guy.”
After hearing that there was going to be a fight, my father personally gave me a ride in the car.
This is my first time drinking tea made by my father.
“Is your training going well?”
“yes.”
If you really decide to use the White Moon Sword Technique, you will be able to use it more exquisitely than your father. If I have something to show, I should only show half of it to the class.
“Your mother has high expectations for you. “Never forget.”
I mentioned my mother first, but the same would probably be true for my father as well.
“Yes, I will try hard.”
The reason he came to visit his father was because of Song Hwa-rin’s request.
Should I really grant her request? She She’s right. If her father strongly persuades her, Song Woo-kyung will reject the offer.
But is this method really right?
The doubts that kept coming to mind were already giving me answers.
No words related to Song Jang were mentioned.
“The tea tastes very good, father.”
I thought of another way to present it to her.
martial arts,
