My Younger Siblings Are the Greatest Masters in the World - Chapter 107

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107.

“Would that be good for you?”

“You’d be treated well, wouldn’t that be nice?”

“If you dislike the title ‘Ambassador,’ I’ll call you Hero Hwang for now.”

Hwang Unhwa muttered, “I told you to call me big brother.”

“What is Hero Hwang’s reason for wanting to meet His Highness the Third Prince?”

“To see what kind of person he is. You did a preliminary assessment, but I think I need to confirm it with my own eyes to feel at ease.”

“What will you do if you don’t like him?”

“If I really think he won’t do, I’ll have to eliminate him.”

“What?”

“If a mere commoner is evil, it ends with one or two people dying, but if an emperor is evil, the whole world suffers. Such things must be prevented beforehand.”

“Hero Hwang’s words aren’t wrong, but where will you set the standard for evil?”

“I have my own standards.”

That’s exactly why I can’t trust those personal standards of yours!

Of course, he didn’t shout that out loud.

“Someone must become emperor. Surely Hero Hwang doesn’t intend to become emperor yourself?”

“Why would I do such a troublesome thing?”

“Then ultimately someone from the imperial family must become emperor, but what if there’s no one among the imperial family that Hero Hwang likes?”

“How could I possibly meet all the imperial family members? I understand you’re worried about my standards, but they’re not that high. Unless the Third Prince is exceptionally bad, he won’t die by my hand.”

That’s exactly the problem – how am I supposed to know what level of ‘exceptionally’ you mean!

“If you acknowledged him, I probably won’t need to intervene.”

“What if His Highness the Third Prince is decent material for a ruler?”

Hwang Unhwa suddenly became serious and drank his tea in one gulp.

“That’s what I’m pondering. What should I do?”

“Are you asking me?”

“Let’s say I asked, will you answer?”

“I don’t think I have anything to tell you.”

“You must have done many things with the Third Prince up until now, haven’t you?”

“I haven’t done as many things as Hero Hwang thinks. And I’m someone who has decided to make His Highness the Third Prince emperor. In other words, I’m in a subordinate position. Could Hero Hwang become a subordinate of His Highness the Third Prince?”

“You didn’t seem like a subordinate though?”

Of course, that was just talk – Seol Mujin didn’t think of himself as Ju Cheonmyeong’s complete subordinate either.

“Regardless of how it looks, that’s my position.”

“I think being a collaborator would be enough for me.”

“The kind of collaborator who helps when you feel like it and ignores when you don’t, you mean.”

“Because he might order me to do things I don’t like.”

“Then Hero Hwang would be better off walking the path of demon extermination you originally intended.”

“Why is that?”

“Because if you refuse to do something when plans were made with Hero Hwang in mind, it could lead to the worst results. And most of what we’ll have to do during the uprising will be things we don’t want to do. Do you think I want to go to Hubei Province?”

“Hmm. Your words make sense too. Alright. I’ll consider it.”

“Consider what exactly…?”

“I’ll keep it in mind when I meet the Third Prince.”

“That’s why I’m telling you not to meet His Highness the Third Prince at all!”

He finally shouted his honest feelings.

But then he heard Ju Cheonmyeong’s voice from behind.

“Are you planning to spread rumors throughout the neighborhood that I’m here?”

To think he was so focused on Hwang Unhwa that he didn’t even sense Ju Cheonmyeong’s presence.

“I pay my respects to Your Highness.”

Ju Cheonmyeong glanced at Hwang Unhwa.

“Oh! The greatest master under heaven!”

“Oh! The Third Prince!”

Seol Mujin simply covered his face with one hand, while Ju Cheonmyeong made a puzzled expression and then laughed.

“Hahaha! Truly an unusual person. I heard you threw another one of my bodyguards from the second floor?”

“He seemed too weak to be called Your Highness’s bodyguard.”

Ju Cheonmyeong walked over and sat in front of Hwang Unhwa.

“Then how about you becoming my bodyguard?”

Fortunately, Hwang Unhwa didn’t say something like “Such short words from someone so young?”

Seol Mujin thought, “Is Hero Hwang still better than my siblings?”

If Seol Mantong had been in an old man’s form, he would have definitely slapped Ju Cheonmyeong while saying “You little brat.”

“I have no intention of being anyone’s bodyguard.”

“Hmm. Then is there something you want to do?”

“There is something I want to do, but I’m lamenting that I lack the ability. However, perhaps Your Highness might have that ability. Though I don’t like it.”

“What don’t you like?”

“Your Highness hasn’t accomplished anything. Being born as the emperor’s son can’t be called Your Highness’s effort.”

Ju Cheonmyeong, who had been looking at Hwang Unhwa with a bewildered face, burst into laughter.

“That’s right! That’s right! All I did was get born in the Forbidden City.”

Ju Cheonmyeong asked with laughter still lingering on his face.

“What you want to do can only be accomplished by becoming emperor. But I still don’t know what that is, so will you tell me?”

“A peaceful world.”

Even the demon extermination that Hwang Unhwa so fervently advocated was ultimately for achieving a peaceful world where people could live comfortably.

Ju Cheonmyeong shook his head.

“That’s difficult. Even for an emperor, it’s a difficult task.”

“But it’s a world that can never come if the emperor is a tyrant. On the other hand, it’s a world one can at least dream of if he’s a sage king.”

Certainly, the prerequisite for a peaceful world was an excellent ruler.

Ju Cheonmyeong asked.

“What’s your reason for wanting to meet me?”

“To kill you if it seems like Your Highness will become a tyrant.”

Seol Mujin just watched.

Hwang Unhwa wasn’t someone who would listen even if stopped, and he was curious about Ju Cheonmyeong’s reaction.

In his view, Ju Cheonmyeong was quite a decent person, but he wasn’t sure yet if he had assessed him properly.

“If you could tell that from a brief meeting, you’d truly be an amazing person.”

“I’m the greatest master under heaven, so isn’t that natural?”

Seol Mujin could only sigh.

How did the master who was called the Living Buddha end up like this?

This is why people shouldn’t be alone for too long.

Ju Cheonmyeong crossed his arms and stared intently at Hwang Unhwa.

“Can you tell just by me sitting here like this?”

“Come to think of it, I should become Your Highness’s bodyguard.”

“Huh?”

“Because there’s no better way to observe Your Highness closely.”

“No, that was just something I said casually…”

“They say a man’s word is worth a thousand gold. To go back on words you just spoke – I can already smell the scent of a foolish ruler.”

“But you just said you wouldn’t do it until a moment ago!”

“I won’t become emperor, so it’s fine. A commoner’s words are light as feathers anyway.”

“You said a man’s word is worth a thousand gold! You’re a man too!”

“I originally regard money like stones, so it has no particular value.”

Ju Cheonmyeong turned his head to Seol Mujin.

“This person isn’t normal, is he?”

“You couldn’t call him ordinary.”

“You wouldn’t let someone like this serve as my bodyguard, would you?”

“Why are you asking me that? It’s settled once Your Highness decides.”

“It doesn’t seem like my decision will matter.”

When Seol Mujin shrugged his shoulders, Ju Cheonmyeong asked Hwang Unhwa.

“You really want to become my bodyguard?”

“That’s right.”

“But I don’t want you to?”

“Will you travel without a bodyguard? When enemies are everywhere?”

“Why wouldn’t I have a bodyguard?”

Hwang Unhwa glanced at the bodyguard standing behind Ju Cheonmyeong.

“You mean that scarecrow?”

Even when Hwang Unhwa said that, there was nothing to say in response.

“Still, he’s done an excellent job as a bodyguard so far. I can find a stronger bodyguard if needed.”

“There aren’t any available right now. If I tried to kill Your Highness right now, who could stop me?”

Ju Cheonmyeong sneakily glanced at Seol Mujin.

“Don’t look at me. That gentleman isn’t called the world’s greatest master for nothing.”

“I heard that you, Seol Podoo, are a rare master in this world.”

“I’m rare, but that gentleman is unique.”

“I have to take that strange old man around as my bodyguard? He looks like someone I should be serving instead?”

“This is a good opportunity for Your Highness to seriously think about respecting elders.”

“He’s not that old…”

“He’s over a hundred years old.”

Ju Cheonmyeong was shocked.

“Are you joking? How can a person live over a hundred years?”

“That’s why he’s closer to a monster than a person.”

Hwang Unhwa said.

“Oh my! Calling an old gentleman a monster. Master Seol’s words are too harsh.”

“How old do you think I am that you’re trying to make me your younger brother?”

“If our intentions align, aren’t people from all corners of the world friends?”

“Enough. If you want to be a bodyguard, get His Highness’s permission.”

“It’s already been decided, so asking for permission now is pointless.”

Hwang Unhwa stood up and bowed his head to Ju Cheonmyeong.

“I am Hwang Mo, newly assigned as Your Highness’s bodyguard. Please treat me well.”

Ju Cheonmyeong looked at Seol Mujin with an expression like he was about to cry.

“He won’t even tell me his name, yet I’m supposed to make him my bodyguard?”

“What’s important about a name? Skill is what matters. Congratulations on having the world’s greatest master as your bodyguard.”

Seol Mujin thought, ‘This isn’t bad, is it?’

Ju Cheonmyeong would be safe, and the troublesome Hwang Unhwa would leave for Beijing.

Seol Mujin spoke to Hwang Unhwa with a deliberately serious expression.

“Since you’re taking on the role of His Highness’s bodyguard, you must keep His Highness safe no matter what happens.”

“As long as I’m protecting him, I’ll be the only one who could kill His Highness.”

Ju Cheonmyeong looked miserable.

“That’s exactly what I’m most worried about!”

***

Zhuge Sangun bowed deeply to Seol Mujin before mounting his horse.

Since Hwangbo Hunyong was going to handle the Jegal Family matter, he had recommended that Zhuge Sangun accompany him.

Even if the Jegal Family had decided to participate in the great undertaking, they couldn’t be completely trusted.

So he had the trustworthy Zhuge Sangun accompany them.

This path couldn’t be pleasant for Zhuge Sangun.

He had been satisfied with his life as the Gang Leader of the Black Society in Jinan.

But this was Seol Mujin’s matter.

Apart from being his life’s savior, Seol Mujin was a lord he could trust and follow for life.

If he could contribute even a small amount of strength to such a Seol Mujin, he would do so even if told to carry firewood and jump into flames.

That’s why he answered that he would take the thorny path with just one request.

Seol Mujin once again asked Hwangbo Hunyong to take good care of Zhuge Sangun as he departed.

“Don’t worry. No matter what happens, I’ll bring him back safely.”

After the Namgung and Hwangbo families left, Hwangbo Ryeoseon and Sang Chiyeon also departed the next day.

They couldn’t stay at Seol Mujin’s house indefinitely.

“I have to stop by on the way back from Hubei Province.”

At Hwangbo Ryeoseon’s words, Seol Mujin looked puzzled.

“Why?”

“Uh…”

Instead of Hwangbo Ryeoseon, who was at a loss for words at the unexpected question, Sang Chiyeon spoke.

“Of course we have to stop by.”

“So why…?”

Hwa Yeonshim, who was watching from the side, poked Seol Mujin’s ribs to stop him from speaking.

“Seol Podoo will stop by, so don’t worry and go.”

After sending those two off as well, an hour later Ju Cheonmyeong and Yeon Daebang also set off on the road to Beijing.

“Tell them that a house for your parents is already prepared, so they just need to come.”

“Thank you.”

“You’ve probably heard, but Magistrate Go’s life in Beijing won’t be entirely smooth.”

“He said as much. It’s Father’s decision, so I must respect it.”

Ju Cheonmyeong said.

“Finish the Hubei Province matter quickly and come to Beijing.”

He had been planning to do that anyway.

He felt he needed to see with his own eyes that Hwa Seonhwa and Go Bongsu were living well to feel at ease.

But judging by how Ju Cheonmyeong kept glancing at Hwang Unhwa, it seemed he had a different purpose for wanting him to come.

His eyes were crying out, ‘Please take this man away!’

Seol Mujin approached Hwang Unhwa.

“What are you thinking?”

“I really have no other thoughts.”

“I understand.”

After they left too, Jinan somehow felt empty.

Seol Mujin went to Yeonji-ru to meet Hwa Seonhwa and Go Bongsu.

“I heard from Samhwangja Jeonha. You’ve been given an important mission?”

Hwa Seonhwa’s face was full of worry as she asked.

“Yes. It shouldn’t be too dangerous.”

“Will it take long?”

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