I Decided to Give the Contract to the Male Vassal - Chapter 32

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Chapter 32

 

“Third Prince. After the wedding ceremony is over, I will actively participate in the investigation, so could you please delay the timing a little?”

 

If things went wrong, they might have to postpone the wedding ceremony.

 

Yeonjo did not want the wedding ceremony to be delayed.

 

There was no special evidence in this situation.

 

In Yeonjo’s view, Wicheonso was a capricious person, but he wasn’t insane enough to make enemies of the Seven Great Families.

 

So he would accept the request.

 

“Don’t worry about that part.”

 

This time, Wicheonso took out a red scroll from his chest.

 

It was the Sect Leader’s edict.

 

Since the edict carried the same weight as the Sect Leader’s words, Yeonjo immediately knelt down.

 

“I obtained this specially for Family Head Yeon, so please check it yourself.”

 

Yeonjo’s eyes widened as he saw the edict he received.

 

“Th-this is…”

 

“Cheonjon knows Family Head Yeon’s loyalty better than anyone. That’s probably why he made such a decision.”

 

Originally, the Yeomhwa Family had planned to hold the wedding ceremony by inviting only close relatives and some guests.

 

However, according to the edict, it commanded that the wedding ceremony be held at the main school’s Cheonyanggung.

 

It meant that the Sect Leader would unite the two as husband and wife before his eyes. It was a glorious occasion for a follower of the Heavenly Sect.

 

“Cheonjon said he would prepare the most splendid wedding for the two.”

 

Yeonjo’s eyes widened greatly.

 

‘The main school’s Cheonyanggung… It’s certainly a glorious occasion. But before Cheonjon, not even the slightest mistake will be tolerated.’

 

Although it was regrettable to waste the time spent preparing for the wedding so far, if they could hold the wedding ceremony at the main school’s Cheonyangjeon, such things were minor issues.

 

Eventually, Yeonjo accepted Wicheonso’s will while holding the edict and bowed respectfully.

 

“According to Cheonjon’s will, I will prepare to hold the wedding at Cheonyanggung. Let me arrange accommodations for the Third Prince to stay for the time being.”

 

It meant he would allow Wicheonso’s internal investigation.

 

“I am grateful for Family Head Yeon’s consideration.”

 

Yeonjo felt complicated as he looked at Wicheonso’s eerie red eyes.

 

‘I don’t know what misconception the Third Prince might have, but there cannot be any apostates in this Yeomhwa Family.’

 

His two sons were not in very high positions within the Heavenly Sect. It was because their martial prowess was still lacking.

 

Since they couldn’t be connected to the Bloodstone Flower, nothing would come out even if he searched around.

 

Yet Yeonjo was anxious.

 

If he wrongly touched Wicheonso’s mood, he might fabricate non-existent crimes and make them into apostates.

 

At times like this, it was better to cooperate with the Third Prince and actively participate in the investigation. Only then could he avoid being caught and hold the wedding ceremony.

 

“If there’s anything you need, please say anything.”

 

Eventually, Wicheonso’s eyes curved with satisfaction at Yeonjo’s compliant attitude.

 

“You there. Give the Third Prince the best guest hall and make sure he lacks nothing.”

 

“Family Head. Could I perhaps choose where to stay?”

 

“The Third Prince personally?”

 

“I heard that Evergreen Magnolias bloom in the Yeomhwa Family too. The flowers will soon be falling, so a guest hall where I can be close to the Evergreen Magnolias would be nice.”

 

Evergreen Magnolias were flowers symbolizing Cheonsan and only grew in the rear gardens of the Seven Great Families.

 

“There’s a saying that to become the leader of the Heavenly Sect, one must obtain Evergreen Magnolias, right? Since I’m staying here anyway, I don’t want to miss the opportunity to see Evergreen Magnolias up close.”

 

It was a saying that meant to become the Sect Leader, one must form an engagement with someone from the Seven Great Families to receive their support.

 

‘Could it be that the Third Prince has his heart set on Riri?’

 

If that were the case, it wouldn’t be bad.

 

Yeonriri had a fiancé, but if necessary, the arrangement could be broken.

 

Yeonjo readily accepted Wicheonso’s opinion.

 

“Evergreen Magnolias are indeed flowers that cannot be commonly seen. The Evergreen Magnolias are near my daughter’s residence, so I’ll give you a guest hall close to that area.”

 

“To be able to see those beautiful purple flowers, I’m looking forward to it.”

 

Wicheonso, who seemed to have no interest in flowers at all, smiled as brilliantly as the Evergreen Magnolias.

 

Contrary to Yeonjo’s thoughts, there was another reason why Wicheonso chose accommodations near the Evergreen Magnolias.

 

When he met Chung-rin for the second time at Chungru, the flower she had in her hair was an Evergreen Magnolia.

 

‘Where there are Evergreen Magnolias, Miss Chung will be there.’

 

All her actions had meaning, so her accessories must have meaning too.

 

‘Since she led me according to our agreement, I should repay her as well.’

 

Wicheonso recalled the letter he had received from her.

 

❖ ❖ ❖

 

Tomorrow at the hour of the Tiger. A carriage will come out from the Yeomhwa Family.

 

If you follow that route, you will be able to obtain the clue you desire.

 

I trust that the Third Prince will find the rest well.

 

It was a letter from Chung-rin when seven days remained until the wedding ceremony.

 

‘I heard she was still living a restricted life, but she had been moving secretly in the meantime.’

 

He received daily reports about Chung-rin, but the letter she sent was completely different from expectations.

 

The woman who was said to have lost her martial arts was using martial arts.

 

While confined, she found clues about the Bloodstone Flower.

 

She even devised a secret plan to allow him to enter the Yeomhwa Family.

 

Perhaps it was only possible because she was inside the Yeomhwa Family.

 

Wicheonso wanted to know why she was going to such lengths to avoid the wedding.

 

Just then, Chungbeom approached him.

 

“This is information that can reveal what kind of relationship Chung-rin had with the direct descendants for 10 years.”

 

Then he handed over a scroll densely filled with writing.

 

“I gathered all the words heard from servants, maids, and workers who had visited her residence even once and organized them chronologically.”

 

The writing on the scroll was a listing of facts with no emotions mixed in at all.

 

[After coming from Seolsan to Cheonsan, Chung-rin was confined the entire time.]

 

[Young Master Yeonhopyeong found his fiancée disagreeable and sometimes tormented her, treating her like a toy.]

 

[The second son, who was said to regard her like a sister, deliberately framed Chung-rin’s maid and sent her far away.]

 

[There were restrictions on her range of movement, and even then, she could not go outside the manor.]

 

Like a bird trapped in a cage, Chung-rin confined in the Yeomhwa Family had no freedom.

 

She had to endure all the pain alone, and her emotions gradually wore away.

 

[Chung-rin rarely came out of her residence and always looked helpless.]

 

Like a bird that doesn’t fly outside its cage even without its feathers cut, she seemed to have lost even the strength to resist, exhausted to the limit.

 

Just looking at the listed writings, it was surprising that Chung-rin had come out to the lake and fallen into the water.

 

“Hmm.”

 

Wicheonso absorbed all the writing into his mind, then set fire to the scroll with an emotionless expression.

 

‘Now I understand what Miss Chung desires.’

 

Watching the gradually dying flames, Wicheonso smiled.

 

‘Revenge.’

 

To take revenge, one needs power, but she had been isolated for 10 years.

 

‘Now it’s getting interesting.’

 

Of course, there were still many parts that couldn’t be explained by that alone.

 

However, just her proving her own worth was reason enough for Wicheonso to move.

 

Wicheonso stood up and draped the robe that had been hanging beside Taesa over his shoulders.

 

“I’m going to Cheonmugung.”

 

It was to have an audience with the Sect Leader.

 

Gwon Museong, the leader of the Heavenly Sect, had been spending quite busy days since he had not long finished his secluded training.

 

In this situation, it was almost impossible for anyone to meet the Sect Leader immediately, but exceptions always existed.

 

Visits from his three disciples, the princes, also fell into this category.

 

“Disciple Wicheonso requests an audience with Cheonjon.”

 

Wicheonso, who had arrived at Cheonmugung, expressed his intention for an audience.

 

Due to his inner energy, his voice was clearly heard all the way inside Cheonmugung.

 

“It concerns matters related to apostates.”

 

Then, the lanterns leading to Cheonmugung lit up one by one.

 

It meant permission was granted to enter.

 

At the end of the path Wicheonso followed was a long ornate chair decorated with splendid red carvings.

 

Gwon Museong, dressed in black and magnificent robes, sat slanted upon it to receive his disciple.

 

Though he appeared to be in his early forties on the outside, his actual age was close to ninety, maintaining his youth through repeated transformations.

 

A supreme master who had reached the Realm of Transcending Demons, befitting the 15th Sect Leader of the Heavenly Sect.

 

He was also the master who had taught Wicheonso the Heavenly Moon Art and the Phantom Demon Art.

 

“What brings you here?”

 

A sinister voice echoed throughout all of Cheonmugung.

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