<Episode 252> Baekhwajumihyoran. (1)
‘Why?’
What on earth is this situation?
Instead of rubbing his eyes, he knelt down and carefully raised his head.
sniffling.
I saw someone drinking tea in front of me.
I was looking at a woman sitting upright and drinking tea.
It’s full of a sense of incongruity.
Is it because he is a person who cannot be in my room?
I guess so.
Baekhwajumihyoran.
She is the head of the Baekhwa Sangdan, a fairly famous Sangdan. She is the mother of Gu Hee-bi and Gu Yeon-seo.
The landlady of the current household was sitting in my room drinking tea.
As for appearance, Gu Hee-bi and Gu Yeon-seo have young and beautiful faces that are not suitable for their age, which lets us know where their beauty comes from.
At the same time, she was a woman with somewhat fierce eyes that could not be compared to those of Guga’s birth.
Bam.
A sound was heard as the teacup that had been spilling fell to the table.
Perhaps because the room was filled with silence, even the smallest sound sounded loud.
Mrs. Mi’s gaze turned towards me.
I found myself flinching at those sharp eyes without realizing it.
“It’s been a while.”
It’s a rather blunt voice.
Unlike the fiery sphere’s sister’s personality.
Mrs. Mi is a person who maintains such an endlessly cold attitude.
‘Father feels the same way. Who on earth does Goo Hee-bi resemble?’
That wasn’t what I was going to say.
If I had to pick someone with a bad temper, it would be similar to Gu Hee-bi or Nana.
After hesitating for a while, he pouted his mouth.
I told her.
“•••It’s been a while… .”
Stop.
Mrs. Mi, who heard my greeting, stopped moving for some reason.
There is something strange in the gaze looking at me.
It’s a strange reaction. Why is it like that?
“•••That’s amazing.”
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“yes ?”
“It’s been a while since I’ve greeted you.”
cue,,
Was that so?
Well, that was when Mrs. Mi was staying at Sega.
Even though it was uncomfortable, I said hello.
Even that wasn’t done right after his mother disappeared.
I was so broken that I wasn’t in a position to do that to anyone.
In the meantime, Mrs. Mi left Sega.
However, it wasn’t a situation where I could indulge in sentimentality.
I tried to ignore her and asked Mrs. Mi what to say.
“…Can I ask why you came to see me?”
Why would she come looking for me like this?
I was wondering about that.
Was my question strange?
Mrs. Mi’s gaze seemed to change strangely little by little.
“I heard it’s changed a lot, and it certainly seems that way.”
“It’s been a long time since we last met, so you should be different.”
“I see, has it been that long for you…?”
I drank every last sip of tea I had left.
Mrs. Mi sat up.
“I just came here to see your face, so don’t worry too much about it.”
“•••yes?”
“Let’s do a proper greeting later. First, I’ll find your father.”
After saying that, Mrs. Mi turned around and headed towards the door. I couldn’t help but feel embarrassed as I quietly watched her back.
Are you really just going to look at my face?
I don’t know what expression to make in this embarrassing situation.
‘What the heck.’
However, I wonder if there is some other reason.
It was difficult to make an easy judgment just by looking at Mrs. Mi’s appearance.
To me she is.
Not a person you hate or fear.
Because he was close to being a burdensome and heavy character.
As Mrs. Mi opened the door and was about to go out.
Knock knock!
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The door opens and someone comes into my room.
“Little brother! Again! You’re skipping meals…”
The culprit was none other than Gu Hee-bi.
Goo Hee-bi, who came in with the door wide open, ran into Madam Mi, who was trying to go out ahead.
The expression on Gu Hee-bi’s face as she changed in the face of the situation was something to behold.
It was an expression of confusion and fear all at once.
“mother?”
•••That’s fun”
Mrs. Mi’s answer, which seemed to follow up on the words that were being spoken with a trembling tone.
It was still as indifferent as before.
At this, a cold sweat was seen running down Gu Hee-bi’s cheek.
“•••This mother clearly told me to be neat and tidy.”
“No, that’s not it… I just wanted to take care of my little brother.”
“Are you even making excuses for your own mistakes?” “ ”
Gu Hee-bi’s mouth is cut off with a few cold words.
It’s been like this since long ago, but Gu Hee-bi was particularly weak towards Madame Mi.
Shouldn’t we say that he feels oppressed rather than weak?
Not like a heroine who lights a fire and shouts without fear of the world.
He becomes a gentle lamb to his mother.
“•••Also, I was planning to go see Yeonseo with you later, so I think I’ll have a lot to say to you from now on.”
“Oh, Mother… That’s it.”
“Follow me.”
Gu Hee-bi looks at Mrs. Mi as if she was shocked by her words.
It was as if he was asking for help.
‘What do you want me to do?’
There was no way I could help.
In the end, Gu Hee-bi is dragged away without being able to resist Madam Mi’s hand.
Just after a storm passed.
I had to watch them leave the room without even coming to my senses.
My relationship with Mrs. Mi in my previous life.
I felt like it wasn’t that good or bad.
To be exact, I was the one who unilaterally avoided it.
I found her difficult and at the same time afraid of her.
A day when I was walking in the garden with my mother.
There was a day when I ran into Mrs. Mi by chance.
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No, to be exact, it would be more correct to say that Mrs. Mi came to see me.
That was the garden of the house where I, my mother, and Gu Ryeong-hwa stayed.
Wasn’t it then?
Looking into Mrs. Mi’s eyes, who was glancing at me even briefly.
There was a time when I was scared and intimidated without realizing it.
As a child of a concubine, the presence of a wife is heavier and more difficult than you might think.
Not only do I not know how to deal with it.
Even if I try to be polite, she won’t look favorably on me.
What’s more,
If it is a situation where it is semi-certain that the concubine’s child will grow up and take the position of the head of the household.
Will she be able to see me in a good light?
I didn’t think so.
Right after my mother left, when I resented everyone in the family.
I was also resenting Mrs. Mi.
If you ask why I resent it.
Well, maybe it was just because I didn’t have the iron.
I was so angry at the world.
Even if it wasn’t her fault, she just wanted to blame something.
Even when Mrs. Mi was staying at Sega in the first place.
She rarely showed up at Sega because she was busy with work at the top.
Because of that, Gu Hee-bi and Gu Yeon-seo often spent time going back and forth between these two places.
‘Maybe you didn’t like that either?’
That might have been the case.
My mother and I spending time with our daughters.
Because it’s something you might not like very much.
No matter how much I think about it.
Because there wasn’t a single reason for her to like me.
That’s why it’s even more incomprehensible.
Right after I was turned into a mine.
In addition to becoming a target of purge by the Murim Alliance.
When the Central Plains were in chaos due to the emergence of the Demonic Cult.
The place that was cooperating by donating its own assets and providing support and resources here and there was none other than Baekhwa Sangdan.
The other top is holding its breath to keep itself alive while taking care of its own rice bowl.
Everyone wondered why she made that choice.
Mi Hyo-ran, a top lord at the time, said this with a calm expression.
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-My son made a mistake, so as a mother, I just have to find a way to take responsibility.
Mother and son.
It’s such a colorless statement to say it came from the mouth of Mrs. Mi.
‘•••Why is that?’
Because this is a situation where the world’s attention is focused.
If it’s a lie told with the intention of making things sound good, then I can respect it.
First, let’s consider whether Mrs. Mi is the kind of person who would do something like that ‘just’ because she is bothered by the public’s attention.
It was something I wasn’t sure about.
Although I don’t know much about her.
I did have a thought that he wasn’t that kind of person.
She continued to exert influence as if she would keep her word.
Including the fact that my children later lost their lives.
Even if something happens that shakes the top of Baekhwa.
She remained strong.
‘Are you really not resenting me?’
Could that be possible?
Me, the one who drove my children and husband to death.
How could she not be resentful?
I am the child of a concubine who is not related by blood to her.
Even if it is said that through regression, it never happened.
To me, it doesn’t change the fact that she is still a heavy and difficult character.
Is this guilt?
It was difficult to say that it was right.
It was ambiguous to even say no.
That was the feeling.
“•••okay.”
I raised my head at the voice I suddenly heard.
A not-so-small banquet hall.
And all those who fill this room are the blood relatives of the Nine-legged One.
Father first at the top.
Even Gu Yeon-seo, whom I hadn’t seen in a while, was sitting there.
It was a banquet to celebrate the return of Queen Gu Hee-bi and me.
As always, it wasn’t flashy.
And they’re not the type of people who particularly enjoy that.
It was natural that Gu Ryeong-hwa would not be there since he had returned to Geom-hu and Hwa-san.
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It wasn’t a long time since I saw a face sitting there.
‘It’s been a while.’
The person sitting in front of me.
This refers to Gu Yeon-seo, the second sister.
Still, the narrator was avoiding my eyes.
It seems like he didn’t really want to come to this banquet either.
However, it seems that he had no choice but to come out since his mother would also be attending.
‘What have you been doing?’
If you take a quick look, you can see that he has grown a lot compared to before.
Both physically and through the energy within the body.
‘Is it about the same level as Samsung?’
At first glance, it seemed to be about that much.
Should I say that it’s at the level of being close to the wall?
It probably took a lot of effort.
In the meantime, Guyeonseo and I briefly make eye contact.
Every time he turned his head, it seemed like he was still looking at me with discomfort.
“I heard you got engaged to Namgung Ga.”
Bustle.
I can feel Gu Hee-bi, who was eating next to me, getting excited at Mrs. Mi’s words.
Even if I’m surprised, I should be surprised. Why is this person suddenly like this?
‘Did you go and get scolded?’
Judging from the fact that he was dragged away earlier, he must have heard something.
I wonder what they said there.
“I haven’t done it yet, I plan to do it.”
If things go as I heard.
I will probably go to Anhui in person soon to hold the engagement ceremony.
“Namgung…. Not a bad family.”
Mrs. Mi’s eyes were silent, lost in thought for a moment as if she was worried.
In the meantime, it is somewhat surprising that Namgung Se says that it is not so bad.
But it’s still the Four Great Powers.
“Is the other child okay?”
“… Yes? Oh, yes… It’s… okay.”
I was momentarily taken aback by Mrs. Mi’s question.
I never thought she would ask me that.
I wonder if you liked my answer.
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Mrs. Mi nods.
“… he said he was staying in Sega.”
“yes.”
Maybe he’s sleeping now.
Since the current event was a banquet for blood relatives, Namgung Bia did not attend.
Praying in an uncomfortable position.
But he actually looked like he wanted to come.
But I couldn’t just call him over and have him sit down.
Rather than because she was uncomfortable.
Because I was uncomfortable.
It was too quiet to be called a banquet.
Dad, you’re not really a talkative person.
At this point, even Hee-bi, who should be noisy, is speechless, so the atmosphere is quite uncomfortable.
Huruk.
While the silence continued.
Mrs. Mi takes a sip of tea as before and continues speaking.
“I heard that the daughter of the Murong family is also staying there.”
I look around at the sound of voices.
I was wondering who you were asking.
But when I looked around, there was no one to answer.
It seems that Mrs. Mi’s gaze is also directed at me.
‘You’re asking me.’
I felt like I was going to faint for a moment because I wanted to.
I think this is the first time I’ve felt this way since the first day I returned.
“Yes.”
If you say you heard it, you must have heard it a long time ago.
I wonder what you want to hear.
“•••We’ve all been rejected when we tried to approach them, but the Tang family and Murong family are collaborating in Sanseo….”
ah.
Are you trying to blame me?
In terms of business, the ability of the recruiters is considerable. Any top company can generate great profits by collaborating with them.
So, even the approach from the top of Baekhwa was denied.
Well, it turns out that he suddenly became successful in Guga.
The top of Baekhwa is the top of Baekhwa.
It felt like a verse, so it could be an awkward part.
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‘It’s not my place to apologize, though.’
Still, I looked at Mrs. Mi with a slightly trembling feeling.
Mrs. Mi nods and speaks to me.
“I heard you worked hard. You must have had a hard time.”
“•••yes?”
I found myself speechless at the sudden compliment.
I didn’t know you would say something like that.
“Ugh…” Egeug •
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The woman who actually spoke was Mrs. Mi.
He had an expression on his face as if he was thinking deeply about something.
It also felt like things weren’t going the way I wanted them to.
Or maybe you’re thinking of something else.
‘•••If possible, I’d like you not to worry.’
I couldn’t help but feel uncomfortable.
‘Why did you come back?’
Mrs. Mi left Sega shortly after her mother disappeared.
In her previous life, she returned to the world of gold.
This was when I had reached the end of my contract.
maybe….
‘Is it time to get on the cow’s seat?’
That’s probably it.
‘What’s the matter?’
If there was a problem at the top, I don’t think they would have come to the Guga.
Mrs. Mi’s actions do not seem urgent, as if something has broken out.
Of course, as he is a capable top player who has been active for a long time.
The ability to hide such a process would also be excellent.
‘I haven’t heard anything about what happened at the top of Baekhwa.’
•••Even if I recall the events of my past life anyway.
Maybe it was because I kept making things happen, but so many things changed that it seemed useless now.
A little more uncomfortable time passed.
The banquet was coming to an end and it was time for everyone to stand up.
My father, who had been silent throughout the meal, got up first.
Next, Mrs. Mi and the Gu sisters leave.
By the way, Gu Hee-bi was dragged away as if she was half-dragged away.
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Even while leaving, Mrs. Mi glanced at me and left. •
I almost got choked up when I came across it while secretly eating dumplings.
I had to swallow it with water and just look blank.
“What the heck…?”
I still have no idea what her intentions are.
I wondered if he wanted something from me.
I couldn’t tell because she didn’t say anything.
A while later.
Whoosh-!
Namgungbia, who was swinging his sword in the moonlight at his residence, suddenly encountered a guest who had arrived.
It was the first time Namgung Bi had seen this person.
“nice to meet you.”
Immediately after hearing about her identity, I couldn’t help but open my hazy eyes tightly.
yet.
The guest asks Namgung Bi, who is very nervous, in a calm voice.
“Can we talk about this for a moment?”
I thought Namgungbi knew.
I wondered if there was any refreshments in my room.
I was wondering late whether my car would come.
I had to despair because there was no way that could happen.
