Surviving as the Villainess’s Servant in a Martial Arts Novel - Chapter 34

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Episode 34

 

I rubbed my goosebump-covered arms.

 

“Ugh, why do I feel so cold?”

 

“What, are you cold?”

 

The Young Miss beside me asked while drinking tea. I scratched my head and shook it.

 

“I guess it’s just my imagination. How could I be cold when the sunlight is this nice?”

 

Currently, the Young Miss and I were out in the flower garden.

 

The very flower garden I had frequented constantly when I was trying to court the Young Miss, the one the Master had created for her.

 

Actually, after that incident, I hadn’t even thought about going to the flower garden with the Young Miss. But the Young Miss was the one who brought it up first.

 

“Let’s go to the flower garden.”

 

“Pardon? Go where?”

 

“The flower garden. I’ve been curious about it since you brought me flowers. Physician Jeong said it would be good for me to walk around outside little by little, and also…”

 

“Also?”

 

“…You said you wanted to take a walk with me.”

 

I blinked my eyes blankly. Come to think of it, that was definitely true. And not just once, but twice.

 

When I was forcing conversation with the Young Miss and when I was courting her while bringing flowers.

 

Actually, back then I had said it recklessly knowing the Young Miss would refuse, but now…

 

“If you don’t want to…”

 

“I’d love to, I’d love to, I’d love to, let’s go, let’s go right now. Right this instant!”

 

And so the Young Miss and I began to frequently come to the flower garden for walks.

 

Though all we did was the Young Miss sitting quietly in the pavilion drinking tea while I chattered beside her. I couldn’t have been happier with these brief, peaceful, and tranquil moments.

 

Today too, as I was enthusiastically babbling nonsense beside the Young Miss who was sipping tea.

 

“But Young Miss, since there’s no one else who comes to this flower garden besides you, couldn’t you take off your face veil? And I’ve been curious about this for a while – can you actually see ahead with that thing on? I can’t see anything from the outside, so how do you…”

 

“Young Miss.”

 

A voice calling for the Young Miss came from behind. It was Brother Im, who had been standing guard at the flower garden entrance to prevent anyone from entering.

 

“The Young Sect Leader earnestly requests an audience.”

 

The Young Miss answered without much consideration.

 

“Send him away…”

 

“Wang Ju-geon of Byeokdo Gate requests an audience with Lady Seo!”

 

The Young Sect Leader’s shouting voice could be heard from afar. Not only the Young Miss but even I frowned.

 

‘Is he starting again?’

 

The Young Sect Leader had been quiet all this time.

 

Whether it was because he had been thoroughly beaten by Namgung Jeong at the inn, or because everyone’s attention had been focused on Namgung Jeong since his appearance, he had been forced to remain quiet until now.

 

Though it seemed like all he did was drink alcohol outside every day. As long as he didn’t cause trouble within the Seo Family Estate, it didn’t matter, so I had lost interest.

 

But to think he would suddenly appear like this.

 

“This Young Sect Leader knows how much discourtesy I have committed against Lady Seo until now! I know that requesting to meet like this is also a shameless act. However, I have come because there are final words I wish to convey!”

 

“….”

 

“This is the last time, Lady. These are truly important words, so if I can just convey this message, I will no longer approach you and will quietly return to Byeokdo Gate. Please give me just one chance!”

 

‘If it’s important words, shouldn’t he convey them to Master instead? Why is he trying to tell Young Miss?’

 

No matter how I looked at it, it seemed like nonsense, but still, the words about not approaching anymore were somewhat appealing.

 

Young Miss seemed to feel the same way, as she showed signs of hesitation for a moment. Perhaps because of the relationship with Byeokdo Gate, Young Miss eventually nodded and allowed him to enter.

 

I was inwardly anxious but tried to think positively.

 

‘Anyway, Brother Im and other warrior uncles are outside, and this is inside Seo Family Estate, so if he has any sense, would he cause trouble?’

 

Before long, the Young Sect Leader with his glossy face appeared.

 

Fortunately, the Young Sect Leader appeared alone without bringing the large servant he always carried around. Feeling a bit relieved at that sight, I bowed politely to greet the Young Sect Leader.

 

Of course, the arrogant Young Sect Leader didn’t even treat me like a person and went straight to Young Miss. Then he politely clasped his hands together and greeted her.

 

“It’s an honor to meet you again, Lady Seo. This is the first time since that unpleasant incident last time. Have you been well?”

 

“….”

 

“You’re wearing that stuffy face veil again today. Isn’t it uncomfortable? Since it’s just you and me here, Lady, you could take it off. Of course, this Young Sect Leader doesn’t care at all what your appearance might be like….”

 

“….”

 

“The flower garden is small but has its own charm. Do you enjoy flower viewing, Lady? Then how about visiting our Byeokdo Gate next time to tour the flower garden?”

 

“….”

 

“By-Byeokdo Gate’s flower garden has gathered all the rare flowers from across the Central Plains, so its scenery is no less than the Imperial Palace. If you come, it would surely be wonderful….”

 

“….”

 

And my impression after watching all of that was this.

 

‘Keep trying, keep trying.’

 

Who was our Young Miss?

 

Didn’t she have the ability to treat whatever the other person said, whether a hundred or a thousand words, as nonsense?

 

Go ahead and try, let’s see if Young Miss will respond even once. Even when I chattered for three days and nights in front of her door, I only got completely ignored.

 

Ah, thinking about it again brings tears….</

 

“So what is the main point?”

 

“Pardon?”

 

“Didn’t you say you had something important to tell me? If it’s for This Lady’s sake, please start with that.”

 

“Well….”

 

The Young Sect Leader, who had been clearing his throat for a moment, smiled good-naturedly. Then he subtly changed the subject.

 

“Still, as a guest, won’t you offer me a cup of tea? If word spreads that the Young Sect Leader of Byeokdo Gate was driven away without even being offered a cup of tea, it would become a laughingstock.”

 

The way he subtly brought up his clan didn’t look good to me, but since those words were also true, Young Miss just let out a small sigh.

 

Perhaps taking Young Miss’s sigh as permission, the Young Sect Leader quickly climbed up to the pavilion. Then he sat in front of Young Miss and arbitrarily picked up the teapot to pour tea into another tea cup.

 

“Mmm~ The tea fragrance is good. What kind of tea is this? This Young Sect Leader has no expertise in tea, but since Mother enjoys tea, Byeokdo Gate also has many good teas….”

 

The Young Sect Leader’s nonsense continued after that.

 

To the point where I couldn’t understand in what context those words were connected, he kept babbling words without order or context while continuously drinking tea.

 

Fearing that he might say he would pour tea directly for Young Miss, I first poured tea into Young Miss’s tea cup. It was because I didn’t know what he might do to the tea.

 

Young Miss also took a sip of tea to calm her anger. Then, finally unable to bear it anymore, she spoke.

 

“It would be best if you left now.”

 

“Pardon? Lady, what do you mean by that…?”

 

“This Lady sees that the Young Sect Leader doesn’t seem to want to say anything important. Or perhaps, you had nothing important to say from the beginning.”

 

“Young Miss….”

 

“I think I’ve shown enough courtesy on my part. If you truly have something important to say, tell it to Father, not This Lady. Now please leave.”

 

“….”

 

“If you insist on being stubborn, I’ll have no choice but to be rude. Guards!”

 

Finally, the Young Miss called loudly for the warriors who would be waiting outside. However, strangely enough, no matter how long we waited, there was no response from outside.

 

“Is no one outside? I asked if anyone is there!”

 

Still, there was no answer.

 

“Why is no one responding….”

 

“Kup.”

 

That was when it happened.

 

The Young Sect Leader began to laugh.

 

“Kuhk, huhahahaha!”

 

“Young Sect Leader?”

 

“Call until your throat bursts for all you want. Do you think even a single rat will come?”

 

“What do you….”

 

“Because I put them all to sleep!”

 

Only then did the Young Sect Leader reveal his true nature. The face that had been smiling pleasantly just moments ago was now twisted like a vicious demon.

 

“Putting some poison in the servants’ food is nothing. However, since it takes an hour or two for the medicine to take effect, I had to work hard to time it right. Do you think this Young Sect Leader was chattering and stalling for time for no reason?”

 

“….”

 

“Though it was a bit dangerous since Young Miss completely ignored me and I almost missed the timing. But having this kind of tension makes it more thrilling, doesn’t it, Young Miss?”

 

Unable to bear it any longer, I spoke up.

 

“You’re insane….”

 

At my words, the Young Sect Leader whipped his head around.

 

“You’re the insane one! How dare a lowly thing like you interrupt when your superiors are speaking? I’ve disliked you from the start. With that ugly face, not knowing your place and acting up—you’re worse than a bug!”

 

“P-Please, Young Sect Leader, calm down….”

 

“Calm down, what calm down! I need to teach you your place before I can calm down! Yes, good. Now there’s no one to help you, so this is the perfect opportunity to properly show you…!”

 

“Young Sect Leader! Don’t touch….”

 

The moment the Young Sect Leader reached out toward me, the Young Miss hurriedly tried to stop him. Then her body swayed.

 

I supported the Young Miss who suddenly couldn’t keep her balance and shouted.

 

“Young Miss, Young Miss! What is this….”

 

‘These bastards really….’

 

They put poison in the tea the Young Miss drank too!

 

But how on earth… by what method?

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