Habuk Pengga Swordsman Genius - Chapter 278



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Episode 278. Who is this trap for? (2)

Hanbin’s question brought a murderous look to Seolhwa’s eyes.

Seolhwa, who had been lost in thought for a moment, said:

“I think I’m going to kill you.”

“Who?”

“The client.”

Seol-hwa, who was picturing the scene in her head, gritted her teeth without realizing it.

Hanbin asked with a grin.

“Why is that?”

“I’m the kind of person who can tolerate wounds on their body, but can’t tolerate wounds to their pride. I’m no exception.”

Seol-hwa’s eyes narrowed even further after she finished speaking.

Being compared to someone.

What’s more, Seolhwa couldn’t stand being ignored for so long.

Hanbin said at that sight.

“I think I understand now.”

“Yes, I understand. You mean to say that if they feel ignored, the arrows will be pointed at the person who gave the bribe. But do you think their pride is that strong? Officials are no different from merchants. Do merchants have pride?”

Seolhwa tilted her head.

Hanbin smiled at that sight.

“You’re right, but there’s something you don’t know.”

“What is that?”

“The official is not just a merchant, he is a snobby merchant. The magistrate here is probably more proud than the owner of Heukcheon.”

“Hmm, now I understand. You used the manager’s pride to plot a slander. To do that, you had to get information, so you persuaded Salmak. I feel like my head is clearing up.”

“That’s fortunate.”

“It was a lecture worth five cents of iron. Hehe.”

Seolhwa looked back with a bright smile.

He also asked for a moment, pointing to the bundle of porcelain in Hanbin’s hand.

“So are you really going to give me the rest of the gold coins?”

“What do you think I should do, Seolhwa?”

“If I did the same thing to the other one, I think I’d get caught.”

“I don’t think we’ll get caught.”

“why?”

“The other one has more pride. He probably won’t tell anyone that he was ignored until he goes to his grave. The same goes for the magistrate who just broke the audience.”

“Oh, so can I feel relieved now?”

“There’s still one left, so I have to finish it.”

After finishing speaking, Hanbin left the office in a good mood.

I was curious about the story, but decided to hold back for now.

* * *

The next place Hanbin headed to was his classmate’s Chil-eum-hyeon branch.

Dongchang is a group of eunuchs.

They were established as one axis of central politics.

That was the place where the one remaining letter sent by Tang Moon-ho was to be delivered.

It was larger than the government office of Chil-eum-hyeon.

That would be the case, as it was a place where the power of the Dongchang faction, which had spread out in Hanam and Honam, was concentrated.

The group that held military power in proportion to its power was the Chil-eum-hyeon branch of Dongchang.

However, unlike when entering a government office, I was able to simply deliver a message and go in.

The power of the classmates was that great.

There was central power and military authority, so there was no need to be conscious of the eyes of others.

The word ‘crime’ only applies to the powerless.

The guard guided Hanbin without any hesitation.

Not long after entering to meet the person in charge, Hanbin came out of the Chil-eum-hyeon branch of his classmate.

Seolhwa tilted her head.

Because the screaming was exactly like what happened in the government office.

But, strangely enough, the sound of the glass breaking was not heard.

Seol-hwa, who had escaped from her classmate’s Chil-eum-hyeon branch, looked at her hands.

There was still one celadon left in Seolhwa’s right hand.

Seolhwa tilted her head and asked.

“What are you going to do about this?”

“What are you going to do? I’ll buy some candy and rice cakes with that.”

“yes?”

Seolhwa opened her mouth wide.

It was because I didn’t understand how you could buy sweets with gold coins contained in a blue jar.

But, it wasn’t long before I understood what it meant.

The gold coins were placed back into the battlefield.

After finishing their work, the two returned to the battlefield. Seolhwa looked back with regret.

It was because the candy was hazy.

Hanbin spoke to Seolhwa, who was gaping in regret.

“Take this.”

Whoosh!

What was flying was a shiny gold coin.

Seolhwa quickly snatched the gold coin and blankly stared at Hanbin.

“What is it?”

“The price of sweets and rice cakes. You worked hard today.”

“Ah, Your Majesty… … .”

“If you have no place to put it, put it in a bowl and take it with you.”

“Are you a listener?”

“It’s perfect for sticking sugar and skewers.”

“But for something this expensive… … .”

“Hey, who wakes up without even an inch of hesitation?”

Hanbin smiled brightly.

This laughter was the laughter that ended the day.

What Hanbin was trying to break was not the listener.

It was the trust between Tang Moon-ho and them.

* * *

Lunch the next day.

Danggi-myeong urgently looked for Hanbin.

“Congressman Hanbin!”

The party leader habitually called Hanbin a member of the National Assembly.

Hanbin answered with a sincere smile.

“Your Majesty, has the news finally arrived?”

“How did you know?”

“I have been invited to an event to be held in Chil-eum-hyeon soon.”

“That event is probably the lantern festival, right?”

“Yes, that’s right. But how did you know?”

“If you don’t know about the Chil-eum-hyeon Lantern Festival that takes place around this time, you’ll be mistaken for a spy from another country.”

That was true.

Usually, lantern festivals are held to coincide with the Lunar New Year, but the event at Chil-eum-hyeon was a little different.

It was an event to pray for a safe and secure summer.

It is an event comparable to the Lunar New Year, so much so that there is a saying that there are two Lunar New Years in Chil-eum-hyeon.

In fact, the lantern festival held at this time is more splendid than the lantern festival held during the Lunar New Year.

The magistrate who had been appointed here thirty years ago was an official who had been an envoy to the kingdom of Haedong in the east.

He was impressed by the lantern festival of Haedongseongguk and changed it to the Jungwon style in spring.

At this time, just before May, the Haedong Seongguk Festival was held.

Thanks to this, the Haedong Seongguk-sik lantern festival has become a famous attraction in Chilumhyeon.

Danggi-myeong also nodded.

“That’s true. They say that high-ranking officials from all walks of life, including the governors of Hanam and Honam, gather for the event.”

“That’s right. Isn’t it an event hosted by the government and not the private sector?”

“Yes, that’s right. I heard that many royals from other places were hired for the event. But I feel I have to apologize.”

“What do you mean?”

“I was informed that since the lantern festival will be attended by royal family members, uninvited guests will not be allowed to enter. I don’t think I can keep my promise from last time. I will tell you more details when I return.”

“So you’re saying that only people from Sacheondangga can attend?”

“Not all of the Sacheondang family members here were invited, only me and Dangdokdae were invited.”

“Then I guess I’ll have to attend separately.”

“What do you mean? It’s a place you can’t go without an invitation… … . Do you know that you’re trying to sneak in?”

“I’m not so idle as to be aiming for a hole. Of course, I’ll have to go in with an invitation.”

“Oh my god, is that true?”

“Yes, it will be available soon.”

“I too managed to obtain two invitations through my uncle, Tang Mun-ho. How did your Majesty, or rather your Excellency, receive the invitations?”

“I’ll tell you about that later.”

When Hanbin slightly lowered his head, Danggi-myeong quietly looked at Hanbin and then smiled as if he had given up and continued speaking.

“Then I will go now to attend the event.”

“Yes, then I will prepare as well.”

“Then that’s it… … .”

As Danggi-myeong left Hanbin’s room, Seol-hwa, who was next to him, spoke.

“Master, what should I prepare? Please tell me in advance.”

“I think I’ll be busy at night, so I should go to bed early.”

“yes?”

“I have a feeling tonight is going to be a long night. So, Seolhwa, you should go to sleep too.”

“Am I going too?”

“Then you’re not going?”

“I told you earlier that only those who were invited could go.”

“I got invited too. No, I’m planning on getting an invitation.”

“Yes? How?”

Seolhwa narrowed her eyes and looked at Hanbin. It was understandable, as Hanbin had no time to do anything.

Yesterday, after a showdown with Salmak, I finished my mission of giving gifts to two places after the sun went down.

I don’t know if it’s a gift or a trap.

And it wasn’t even a few hours until I got back.

By the way, are you planning to receive an invitation?

It was a situation that I simply couldn’t understand.

It was when Seol-hwa was rolling her eyes here and there, trying to find the answer.

Rattling.

The door opened and a large, muscular man came running in, panting.

“Brother, I found it. It’s just four.”

“Thank you for your hard work, Bigwang.”

“Here it is.”

“Huh? Why three?”

“One is mine, so I’ll keep it.”

Akbi-kwang put a red envelope into his bosom as if he was hiding it.

As if he knew it would be taken away.

Seol-hwa, who was watching from the side, asked without paying attention to Akbigwang’s expression.

“Oh, mister, what is that?”

“This is an invitation to the lantern festival.”

“yes?”

Seolhwa tilted her head and looked at Hanbin.

Hanbin, who understood the look in her eyes, began to explain.

“Seolhwa, do you know about the Ak family of Shandong?”

“Is there anyone who does not know the tragedy of the evil dragon of the evil family?”

“No, from the country’s standpoint.”

“A family that devoted itself to saving the country?”

At Seolhwa’s words, Akbigwang straightened his shoulders.

“Wow, Seolhwa is so smart!”

When Akbi Kwang got excited, Hanbin showed his palm and calmed him down.

The story was true.

What do Shandong musicians, Hebei Pengjia, and Xinchang Yangjia have in common?

All three of them were willing to risk their lives and fight for their country when the country was in trouble.

Thanks to this, they were all located in Gangbuk.

In fact, the Habuk Pengga and Shandong Akga were originally martial arts families derived from Jiangnan.

However, as they were always at the forefront of foreign invasions, they naturally ended up settling down in the north.

In the case of the Shin Chang Yang family in Shanxi, it was originally a martial arts family located in Jiangbei.

For that reason, it would have been easy for Aekbi Guang, the grandson of Shandong musicians, to obtain an invitation.

Of course, if Hanbin had revealed his identity, there would have been no reason why he couldn’t get an invitation, but since he was currently hiding his identity, he had handed over the appropriate job to Akbi Kwang.

Hanbin continued speaking after seeing Akbigwang excited by Seolhwa’s words.

“Yes, if it’s the background of the Shandong musicians, then an invitation to the lantern festival hosted by the government is a piece of cake. There’s probably no one who hasn’t heard of the name Akbigwang.”

Hanbin couldn’t finish his words because Akbi-kwang, who was standing next to him, coughed in vain with his face reddened.

“hmm.”

“Bigwang, why are you looking like that?”

“When you praise me like that, I suddenly got goosebumps.”

“It’s not a compliment, it’s a fact. And what I just said is not only about you, but also about the history of the Shandong Musicians. It’s right for us, the musicians, and the Shin Chang Yang family to receive appropriate compensation. A deal is a deal.”

“Oh, is that a deal too?”

“Of course it is a deal. If the country does not know sacrifice, then it is no different from a hunter who throws away land.”

“I feel like I’m losing my touch, brother.”

Akbigwang shrugged his shoulders.

I couldn’t refute Hanbin’s words that even sacrifice for the country was a transaction.

Then Hanbin continued speaking with a serious expression.

“You may think whatever you want, but there are some things you must follow if you want to attend the lantern festival today.”

“What is that?”

“No matter what happens, don’t come out. And be careful of strangers.”

“I’m not a child, and I should be wary of strangers. The other person should be wary of me.”

Seolhwa nodded slightly at Akbigwang’s words.

Hanbin said no more.

If you come out into the world of martial arts, you have to take care of your own life.

* * *

Hanbin got up from his seat in the afternoon that day, just as he had said.

After having a quick meal of noodles, Hanbin and his party left the inn and began to stroll through the streets.