I Decided to Give the Contract to the Male Vassal - Chapter 33

—————
This chapter was translated by Lunox Team. To support us and help keep this series going, visit our website: LunoxScans.com
—————

Chapter 33

 

Wicheonso bowed respectfully and immediately reported.

 

“There appears to be a traitor within the Yeomhwa Family.”

 

“Do you have evidence?”

 

“I will secure it soon.”

 

The Leader’s lips curved up in a chilling smile.

 

The lanterns in Cheonmugung all flickered at once as if blown by wind.

 

“Please allow the Yeomhwa Family’s wedding to be held at our main school’s Cheonyanggung. Only then can we find the traitor at the right time.”

 

“Granted.”

 

Wicheonso bowed his head and spoke quietly.

 

“There is one more thing I would like to request of Cheonjon.”

 

As Wicheonso bowed his head, a puzzled light flickered in the Leader’s eyes watching him.

 

Since becoming the third prince, Wicheonso had never once used the word “request.”

 

But the proposal that followed was even more intriguing.

 

“If it is determined that there is a problem with the Yeon family’s young master, please allow me to marry Miss Jeok in his place.”

 

“In his place?”

 

An intrigued curve formed at the Leader’s lips.

 

“I know that Cheonjon values the marriage with Miss Jeok highly. I also know you permitted this peace marriage because Yeonjo found the Jeok family hiding in Seolsan.”

 

The Leader sank deeply into his throne. It meant to continue speaking.

 

“However, the peace marriage is a deal between the Jeok family and Cheonmugyo, not between the Jeok family and the Yeon family. If there is a flaw in the Yeon family, the marriage partner should change accordingly.”

 

“So you mean that since there is a traitor in the Yeon family, you, Cheonson, will take their place as the marriage partner.”

 

A strange light appeared in the Leader’s eyes.

 

Instead of answering, Wicheonso raised his head to meet his gaze. His pupils, reddened from learning Cheonmugyo’s divine arts, glowed with an eerie light.

 

“Then should I assume you desire the position of young sect leader, just like the first and second princes?”

 

“That is correct.”

 

Though Wicheonso’s martial prowess was not inferior to the first and second princes, he had shown no interest in the leader’s position. He knew that entering the succession struggle would make it difficult to preserve his life.

 

But today, he had clearly expressed his intentions to the Leader.

 

“Good. If the Yeon family’s young master becomes unable to marry, you shall hold the wedding in his place.”

 

The Leader’s voice carried an ominous internal energy.

 

“However, there is a condition.”

 

Wicheonso immediately knelt.

 

“Even if you marry Chung-rin, her chastity must be maintained. If you fail to keep this promise, neither you nor Chung-rin will remain unharmed.”

 

This meant that even after marriage, they must not have children.

 

Wicheonso’s eyes widened greatly at the unexpected condition.

 

“This disciple will follow Cheonjon’s words.”

 

The Leader’s word was law, so Wicheonso had no choice.

 

He could only accept it.

 

❖ ❖ ❖

 

When the sun was high in the sky.

 

As Sawol briefly left to tidy up, Okxiang silently approached me and handed me a letter.

 

Not long ago, I had sent a letter to my eleventh brother with some of the ingredients needed for the antidote formula.

 

As if in return, my eleventh brother seemed to have sent me information.

 

The snow on Seolsan had melted.

 

The moment I heard the word Seolsan, my mind became crystal clear.

 

Seolsan Jeokga.

 

It meant they had finally broken their long silence and come out.

 

‘I thought they chose seclusion to remain silent until just before the wedding.’

 

Though I had calculated the possibility of them moving, I never expected them to get involved in their daughter’s wedding at this point.

 

‘Even Sangteon-dang couldn’t obtain proper information about Seolsan Jeokga.’

 

I only knew that they were a mysterious sect living in seclusion in Seolsan, excelled in formation techniques, their direct lineage carried immortal blood, and they rarely involved themselves in martial world affairs.

 

In particular, the Seol family head had not only sent his daughter away for survival but had continued living in seclusion for the past 10 years, never sending even a single letter to his daughter Chung-rin.

 

‘What could be the reason for revealing themselves specifically for this wedding?’

 

This might change my plans, but for now, I had no choice but to wait for them to come find me.

 

It was when I lit the letter on fire and stood up.

 

“Miss. It’s noisy outside, so I checked, and the third prince has come to visit and is staying briefly.”

 

“What? Why?”

 

“I’m not sure exactly… but they said he came to see the Evergreen Magnolia?”

 

Seeing Sawol tilt her head in confusion, I couldn’t help but let out a hollow laugh.

 

‘He said that after seeing my hair ornament.’

 

I could guess what kind of misunderstanding Yeonjo might have had because of this, but it didn’t matter.

 

Since Wicheonso had entered the Yeomhwa Family grounds, my plan would surely proceed properly.

 

❖ ❖ ❖

 

Last night, after personally punishing his younger sibling, Yeonhopyeong was in a highly elated state.

 

After absorbing the Bloodstone Flower, he realized he had leaped over the wall that had been blocking him all this time.

 

He thought that now he had only to break free from his inner demons and be fully recognized as the young master.

 

On such a good day, he ended up facing the person he despised so much.

 

“I greet the third prince. I am Yeonhopyeong, young master of the Yeon family.”

 

The moment Yeonhopyeong faced Wicheonso, he felt his hair stand on end.

 

He thought he had overcome everything from the past, but the moment he faced Wicheonso, his thoughts changed.

 

As if fear had been branded into his body, his blood ran cold.

 

Six years ago.

 

Yeonhopyeong first met Wicheonso at Majeokgak.

 

From Geukryeondang, with no bloodline or backing.

 

To the later disciples of the Seven Great Families, he seemed easy to handle.

 

At first, Wicheonso silently endured their hazing. But on the night of the full moon, he left them half-dead in a single night. Yeonhopyeong was among them.

 

Then, far from being punished, Wicheonso became the Leader’s disciple and rose to the position of third prince.

 

“I will guide you to the Guest Hall.”

 

Thinking he might recognize him, Yeonhopyeong glanced at Wicheonso.

 

“Hmm.”

 

Wicheonso only glanced at Yeonhopyeong briefly and said nothing to him.

 

‘Could it be that he doesn’t remember me?’

 

Watching Wicheonso follow with the five warriors from Cheongwolgung, Yeonhopyeong felt a strange churning sensation.

 

He realized that the incident that had given him inner demons meant nothing to Wicheonso.

 

‘I have gained power that won’t lose to you.’

 

He had luckily obtained the Bloodstone Flower and taken its power.

 

No matter how excellent Wicheonso’s martial prowess, he had not yet received the Bloodstone Flower from the Leader.

 

Originally, the Bloodstone Flower was a sacred object given only to the young sect leader.

 

Since Yeonhopyeong was in the process of taking it, he would surely be able to put Wicheonso under his feet in the future.

 

Having such fantasies made him feel quite good.

 

Only after thinking this way could he finally suppress his boiling anger.

 

Family head Yeonjo had said that Wicheonso came here to find the sacred object.

 

In other words, he had crawled here looking for the Bloodstone Flower.

 

But he wasn’t nervous.

 

He had moved the Bloodstone Flower to a place where it could never be discovered just this morning.

 

Since he had absorbed the Bloodstone Flower’s energy while following all the troublesome procedures, there was no worry of being caught having taken part of the Bloodstone Flower.

 

No matter how excellent Wicheonso’s ability to find traitors, it would be impossible for him to catch himself this time.

 

‘I’m not a traitor to begin with. I only sought to obtain stronger power according to Cheonmugyo’s doctrine.’

 

He guided Wicheonso and his subordinates to the Guest Hall.

 

It was the Guest Hall near Chung-rin and Yeonriri’s quarters.

 

Perhaps because the family head had heard rumors that Wicheonso liked luxurious things and assigned him there, the Guest Hall was splendid and elegant.

 

“The family head has instructed us to prepare anything you might need. There is nowhere within the Yeomhwa Family that the Third Prince cannot visit. However…”

 

Yeonhopyeong continued cautiously.

 

“Please refrain from visiting my bride’s quarters. We will be holding our wedding ceremony soon.”

 

“Understood.”

 

“Then please call for me if you need anything.”

 

Yeonhopyeong bowed to Wicheonso with a heart that concealed a blade in his stomach and withdrew.

 

The attendants Yeonhopyeong had arranged guided Wicheonso and his subordinates to their quarters.

 

“My lord. Shall we first request the transaction ledgers?”

 

Chungbeom, who had been standing like a shadow with the other subordinates, asked first.

 

“No, I have something else to do first. Chungbeom, you go and request the ledgers through the young family head.”

 

“Yes, my lord.”

 

Although the skills of the Yeon family’s direct lineage fell short of expectations, Yeonjo was active in training martial artists.

 

The Yeomhwa Family supported neither the First Prince nor the Second Prince, pledging loyalty only to the Leader, but they weren’t particularly favorable toward Wicheonso, the Third Prince either.

 

So Wicheonso was essentially in enemy territory. Even so, Chungbeom didn’t show his worried feelings.

 

His lord might be capricious, but he had a much more cautious personality than others perceived.

 

That’s why he bowed his head without trying to stop his lord when he went out of the guest hall alone.

 

❖ ❖ ❖

 

Thanks to receiving permission from Yeonjo to go out, I could leave my quarters without any restrictions.

 

I headed toward Yeonriri’s quarters under the pretext of wanting to see the Evergreen Magnolia.

 

“I didn’t expect to meet the enemy young lady in a place like this.”

 

A gorgeous man who seemed to have stepped out of a painting appeared behind me.

 

It was Wicheonso.

—————
This chapter was translated by Lunox Team. To support us and help keep this series going, visit our website: LunoxScans.com
—————