Surviving the Romance Fantasy

“I do deserve recognition for his sword skills. Even the noble princess has excellent eyes.”

Deputy General Jeong Seo-tae is bizarrely tolerant of crimes and crimes because of his birthplace. However, when it comes to evaluating his skills, he is never the public.

In Seon-rok was well aware of that fact, so he summoned the deputy general.

“From what I’ve heard, the deputy general has also expressed an opinion to consider his circumstances.”

“yes. When the last time there was an uproar in Mt. Baeksak, he was the one who personally rescued the daughter of a senior official.

“exactly. Originally, it is right to judge the agenda as objectively as possible, but since I am a single father, I have no choice but to do it. Still, there are too many parts that are not very serious.”

The commercial secretary swept his beard while examining the agenda of the day as a whole.

“There are too many people who have submitted documents to defend a third-rate samurai, so I called to see if there was something about that man that I didn’t know about. The deputy general doesn’t have an eye for this.”

It was only then that the situation was understood.

No matter how benign and intelligent a senior official is, he is an unavoidable dignitary.

If there is a character that I have not put in my eyes in advance, I do not know how it will be a variable that will affect the situation inside Cheongdo Palace in the future.

From ancient times, all of the superiors had a tendency to be wary of beings unexpected to themselves.

If I hadn’t done that, I wouldn’t have been able to get to that position, so it was inevitable.

“Princess Ahyeon said that it would be better to send a letter directly to him and treat him leniently.”

“Are you talking about the Princess of the Celestial Dragon?”

“Do you know anything about it?”

“As far as I know, none. I was told to look at his movements through my subordinate commander, but I know that he has never been near the Cheonryongchae, even though he has been to the concubine several times.”

“Is that so…”

Originally, it was not easy for Princess Ahyeon of Cheonryongchae to figure out the reason for her actions.

Compared to high-ranking officials who move based on real politics, there is a feeling of seeing a bigger picture.

However, Princess Ahyeon’s position could not always be firm.

“…”

“It seems that the deputy general has something to say.”

“If you step back, I think we can talk without hesitation.”

The eunuchs around him seemed to be concerned.

When Sangseo-gwan Inseon-rok shook his head, the eunuchs quietly opened the jangjimun and went out and carefully closed the door.

The private meeting with the Sangseo-gwan is a place where all the civil servants can’t help but be nervous and swallow dry saliva.

However, the deputy general, who had a good-natured personality in the first place, did not pay much attention and spoke without hesitation.

“…Is there going to be a consolation for the abdication of Princess Ahyeon at the Eohoe?”

“Nothing has been on the stage yet.”

In the first place, In Seon-rok seemed to be anticipating what Jeong Seo-tae would say.

“The deputy general has been loyal to the princess of Cheonryongchae for a long time. You don’t know that heart. However, it is also true that the spirit of the Celestial Dragon, who protects the ecliptic, has weakened a lot these days.”

“Isn’t this a temporary phenomenon?”

“So, for now, the superiors are also watching the situation. However, it is not unusual that the demons are slowly starting to infest from the outskirts of the ecliptic. If you go all the way to the border, there are signs that the upper class will appear.”

In order to subdue the superior ghosts, an army is needed, not ghost hunting. It was a story that the situation was more serious than I thought.

Sooner or later, the consolation of Princess Ahyeon’s abdication may go up to Emperor Unseong. Of course, the final decision is made by the Unsung Emperor.

Inseonrok conveyed that fact straight away. It was because he was considerate of the deputy general in his own way.

“That’s why the eyes of the warrior of the Paekseon Palace were drawn.”

“I heard that you are from the Hwa-Yong Seol family. If you are a descendant of this bastard, all the high-ranking officials of the main palace are bound to learn.”

It was the princess of Cheonryongchae who brought such a person into the palace, and this time she tried to defend him by sending a letter herself.

However, the deputy general said that the soldier of Baekseon Palace had nothing to do with the princess of Cheonryongchae.

If so, I wondered if Gongnyeo Cheondo had another ulterior motive.

“…Princess, how many years do you think you can hold out on the spot?”

“I don’t know. However, please consider that I am in a position to worry about the future of the imperial capital rather than such private sympathy.”

“Is it possible?”

The Sergeant Major closed his eyes and shook his head.

If the spirit of the Celestial Dragon was dimmed, the reason was usually due to Princess Cheondo.

If necessary, a new person might have to take the position of Gongnyeo Cheondo.

That painful fact, no one could deny.

*

“Fourteen generations!”

– Peruk

“Fifteen generations!”

– Peruk

Fifteen cudgels by whipping.

Considering that the skin on his buttocks is usually torn and he beats him until he passes out and the blood flows, it could be said that he was a really light brother compared to the nature of the crime.

Still, it’s an act of beating people, so if you get hit, you can’t help but get sick.

I got down from the mold, shook myself off, and let out a deep sigh. And he talked to the punishment officer with his head bowed.

“I will engrave this pain on my bones and reflect on myself so that I will never act disloyalty again!!!!”

“…that, yes…”

The punishment official nodded while sweating at my spirited voice.

It may be the first time I have ever seen such a lively sinner, as he usually starts to cry and cry after only three or four hits. Originally, spirit in everything is important.

“Oh, it was painful.”

I came out of the brother-in-law’s building and looked up at the sky, dusting off my military uniform, and before I knew it, spring was coming to an end.

Looking up at the sky in the cool breeze of late spring made me feel refreshed.

He shook off his sins and became a military officer again.

If there was tofu, I was in the mood to eat waguwagu.

Since the intertwined problems were settled, the first thing to do was to return to Baekseon Palace and report that they had returned safely.

Before that, I dared to go out to the ecliptic and buy various kinds of meat and vegetables. Originally, it is not common to go out to the imperial capital and buy food by paying for my own money.

Still, I thought of preparing a delicacy for the elderly, Yeon-ri, and Han, who must have gone through a lot of mental and physical suffering because of me.

Even Yeon-ri, who sheds tears because she eats only rice soup every day, needs to be imprinted on the fact that sometimes I know how to prepare a full-fledged table.

…I know how to do it, but the fact that I haven’t done it in the past might make it even more disgusting.

“Hmm… It’s been almost two months since I’ve been back to Baek Seon-gung… No, maybe a little more…”

I came out simply to earn some time in the detached unit, but it became a great epic than I thought.

Perhaps that is why the steps toward Baekseon Palace were strangely light. It is not difficult to draw the reactions of the Baekseon Palace family members who left behind as they packed their food ingredients and hummed as they headed towards the place.

Han was probably slumped on the floor. Since he is a scribe, he has weak stamina, so if he took over the hard work of the Baekseon Palace instead of me, he would be exhausted. Well, if you buy me some moderately expensive alcohol, he’ll be happy.

Intuitive seniors, as always, will greet you with a friendly smile and a warm welcome.

And Yeon-ri will make the most fuss. They’ll make a fuss about you, saying you’re really crazy, and they’ll slap you on the shoulder saying you know how much you worried.

Come to think of it, it was Yeon-ri who worried the most after sister Ran.

I feel sorry again. On the topic of not being treated well by my sister, didn’t she just say what it meant and gave me a face…

As it’s been a long time since I’ve seen Seon-gung Baek, let’s be happy and enjoy it today and apologize for it.

When I entered the middle gate of Baekseon Palace with that determination, Yeon-ri jumped out without a doubt.

I was thinking about what to answer to Yeon-ri, who would make a fuss and make a fuss about how worried I was.

However, Yeon-ri’s expression was completely blue.

“Wow… You’re here… Taepyong. Mr. Po is waiting for you.”

“…What do you mean by that… Yeon-ri-ya…”

*

“I ran away from Hyeonmu Palace.”

“…again?”

“Well, wouldn’t it be comfortable to think that this time we went out for a walk to the outer palace? In the first place, the fence of Hyeonmu-gung is so low that it is more difficult to tell them not to jump over it. I was thinking of going back after seeing your face for a while anyway.”

Even the strong men had to struggle to get over the fence, and Po Hyeon-bi was no different from the knee-high fence.

“…the maid must be very worried.”

“Don’t worry, I told the maid and came.”

Hyunbi Po laughed happily, saying, Ahem.

Indeed, it was. Even if you declare it like a show, there is no answer.

What can the maid do?

All I can do is stomp my feet and ask you to come back as soon as possible…

“Hyeonbi Po… It’s been a while since you entered the palace, so it seems you haven’t clearly understood the laws of the concubine.”

“huh. I know the basics though. You shouldn’t be able to play around like this. will be back soon I just came here because I was a little worried because I was flogged.”

Sitting at the table in the kitchen of Baek Seon-gung, Po Hyeon-bi examined my body here and there.

There doesn’t seem to be anything wrong with it, so I’m relieved.

“Certainly you seem to have strong bones.”

In terms of age, he was kneeling in front of the furnace with a pale complexion.

As for me, it wasn’t a very different situation.

“Still, it seems to have been resolved, so I feel good!”

When Hyeonbi Po-Ryeong smiled broadly and opened her eyes, it seemed that all kinds of flowers were blooming.

It seems that the girl is scattering flowers in full bloom wherever she goes. It’s the first time I’ve seen her properly dressed in a gorgeous palace outfit, but the lady-in-waiting seems to be well aware of her bright spirit, emphasizing the splendor of the embroidery here and there.

“Po, Po Hyeonbi… if anyone sees…”

“Don’t worry. Uhm. Even so, I’m good at stealth.”

“Yeah, but you never know…”

It was then.

– Quaang!

“hey! Taepyeong! He said he came! I heard a dog crazy sound of sword fighting with Byeoldongdae. After a while, let’s have a drink and tell a story about heroism!

At that time, my friend Wang Han broke open the kitchen door and came in, shouted happily, and then naturally lowered his head like water flowing. The posture was so skillful that it seemed like a series of continuous movements.

I also quickly got down on my knees and bowed my head.

“What, what happened to this palace of the White House…! If you had told me to eat it in advance, I would have prepared for it…!!”

“huh? No, I didn’t come here to be treated, so it doesn’t matter. By the way, Taiping, who is this guy…?”

“Ho, that title isn’t right. When you call me, please call me a New Year’s soldier or just a warrior…”

“Hmm… Anyway, even if you know the court’s laws, you probably don’t know…”

I spoke with my head bowed.

“This, this person… Wang Han, secretary of Baek Seon-gung, is my old friend…”

“That… yes…”

“Ohhh… It’s been a long time since I’ve been friends… Come to think of it, I don’t have any real friends my age because I spend my time hanging out on Mt. Baeksak…”

Sitting at the table, she looks more like a lively girl than a princess.

The problem is that even if you look at them dressed in splendid palace clothes, their social status is completely different.

“When I sent the letter, I recognized it, and Tae-pyeong… no, Seol Mu-in was the same age as me.”

“Yeah, yes, but…”

“Then be friends with me too.”

“…”

“…”

The world’s first third-rate warrior who became friends with the Crown Princess of Japan.

Just hearing the explanation made me feel dizzy.

Still… at this level… it might be on the good side.

“That… the law of the court… how can a third-rate warrior be friends with the Crown Princess… that is an act that undermines the authority of Consort Po too much…”

“Ugh… You’re starting to question the law just because you entered the Qingdao Palace… Well, I’m a concubine now, so I should get used to the law…”

Most of the notions of the days of living as commoners must be abandoned.

Perhaps Anrim, the maid of honor, said that until it was worn out on her lips. Hyeonbi Po seemed to have some sense, but he let out a deep sigh.

I lifted my head and saw Wang Han and Yeon-ri’s expressions.

It’s been a long time since the blood has gone, and it’s come to the point where the tips of your hands are shaking.

It seemed that he was biting his tongue and resisting the urge to pry into what the hell was going on.

“Ugh, but I’m really glad it ended with flogging. It’s terrible what would have happened if I hadn’t made a fuss at my tea party and preached that I should help you.”

“…yes?”

Hyunbi Po said with the most innocent smile in the world.

“From my Tae-pyeong… no, from Seo Mu-in, where did you get one or two virtues…! So I thought about what I could do, and went out to the tea party and bowed my head to the other guests and asked for help!”

I can feel the blood of Yeon-ri and Wang-han completely draining away.

So did I.

“Princess In and Aunt Jin are so gracious and understanding…! Didn’t you hear the circumstances and roll up your arms and step out…! Deokbi Ha was still watching the situation… Hmm.. I can’t blame him… It was a good situation.”

“Did you mean… you asked for help from the other owners of the Four Great Palaces…?”

“okay! Originally, I heard that the relationship between the magistrates is not very good… Surprisingly, they were willing to help. As expected, people don’t know until they bump into anything…!”

In short, it is a story that Gwibi In and Sukbi Jin stepped forward and helped to commute my sentence.

I felt an unknown sense of fear sweeping the back of my neck.

“Come to think of it, those two people seem to have a strangely good opinion of you… or maybe you did something before meeting me…”

“Po Hyeonbi. I am sorry for daring to cut off my identity. However, there is something I must tell you…”

I broke out in a cold sweat and swallowed dry saliva as I spoke.

When I became very serious, Po Hyeon-bi also flinched and looked at me with tense eyes.

“What, what is it? Why are you in such a mood?”

“…do you remember what I said the other day?”

“Why didn’t you just exchange a word or two?”

“…to say that you shouldn’t fall for me…”

At those words, Yeon-ri and Wang-han flinched again. It is obvious that he wants to ask if he really said it with his own words. At this point, I wanted to die again, but I held back and continued the story.

“…It was definitely a line that made the expression crumple.”

“Well, I didn’t say that because I was overly self-conscious…”

“…?”

“…No, don’t be alarmed. This, this, this is a story that has been directly confirmed by themselves… It is absolutely not my delusion that is exaggerated..”

“…”

I caught my breath and spoke.

“Princess In and Aunt Jin… seem to have rational feelings for me… that is… a very big crisis for me…”

There was silence for a moment.

in a quiet kitchen.

Wang Han did not feel embarrassed, probably because he had heard the story from Yeon-ri in advance, but the blood was still on his face. There’s nothing to say if you think it’s a yearly relationship.

And, Hyunbi Po was idly chewing on my story.

“…”

quiet ambience.

After a while, he came down from the table and bowed his head in line with me on my knees.

Then, he quickly rolled up the sleeves of his royal robe, put his hand on my forehead, and started talking.

“Uh, did the doctor come and see…?”

Being sincere in that worry made me even more sick.

*

“…I was taken aback when I first saw someone uttering unlucky things out of their mouths about how difficult it is to be too popular.”

After hearing the situation, Hyunbi Po unexpectedly understood that this was a serious concern and nodded.

“At that time, I was wondering why I said such a bizarre thing out of the blue… Really calm… No, from your point of view, it was a serious statement.”

“…”

“But even so, saying that I shouldn’t fall for you with my own lips… isn’t very easy. Should I be really straight or should I be rugged…”

The place was the back wall of Baekseon Palace.

Po Hyeonbi seemed to have entered Baekseon Palace through this place where there were few people.

She is a girl who can quickly climb onto the roof of any building and run through the walls. It seemed that even the warriors of the Red Palace could not stand guard up to the sky.

Being away from Hyeonmu Palace for so long was also a pity to the ladies-in-waiting, so Hyeonbi Po looked around near the fence to go back.

And then he was talking to me.

“Anyway, it’s really strange to feel like you’ve become dignified once you’ve entered the palace.”

“…you’d better keep your tone dignified.”

“How are you? I have no one to see. And at times like this, it’s good to let go of words.”

“…”

“Come on, follow me. Bye, see you next time.”

“Po Hyeonbi…”

Po Hyeonbi crossed his arms and nodded his head like he was stupid.

“This place called Qingdao Palace is full of people who have to take care of dignity and treat people politely, so there is no such thing as friends of the same age. That’s why, I thought I’d spend my time thinking of my calmness as a close friend…”

“It might be a big regret.”

“Well, after hearing the story, even if I am like that, it could be a nuisance to Tae-pyeong.”

“You should call me Seol-in, not Tae-pyeong.”

“Nope. I have no ears to hear.”

“…”

Certainly, Hyunbi Po is good at acting. Therefore, it seemed that there would be no mistake in an important place just because he usually relaxed a little.

However, that is that and this is this. First of all, the princess who would eat a friend with a third-rate warrior should not exist in the world.

“Well, it’s not like Tae-pyeong wouldn’t understand the position either. It’s embarrassing, so I’ll do it myself.”

“…”

“Looks like it’s a headache from being caught up in all sorts of love affairs, so I should applaud you as a friend to try to overcome the situation well~”

Seeing her bright smile, I closed my eyes. I’m glad you understood.

“Hmm… But something is a bit disappointing.”

“yes?”

“No one’s listening anyway, so why don’t you say Hwaryeong-ah and step back?”