The Beloved Baby Deer of the Hwangryong Family - Chapter 107

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“Snore…zzz…zzz…”

On the night when Bi-neung was fast asleep.

Seo-yu quietly whispered and conversed with the spirits under her blanket.

[You’re asking if I know the whereabouts of other Snow Scale Flowers?]

“Yeah. I was wondering if Seollin might be able to sense it.”

[Of course I know! We are all one, after all.]

Seo-yu’s expression brightened at the straightforward affirmation.

“Then can you tell what happened to the Snow Scale Flower that Miss Su-jeong took?”

[Well, that’s…]

[What are you asking? Obviously it’s not fulfilling its proper function.]

While Seollin trailed off awkwardly, the Dragon Spirit, who was lying sideways on the mat with his short legs crossed, replied.

[I told you, didn’t I? We cannot survive near evil hearts.]

“You mean it withered? Then the medicinal herb can’t properly exert its effects.”

[You’re stating the obvious.]

“But that won’t do…”

Seo-yu muttered in a worried voice. Seollin asked as if understanding.

[Is it because of the story you heard earlier?]

“Yeah. They said the Qilin Family Mother is very ill.”

On the other hand, the Dragon Spirit looked frustrated and incredulous.

[Isn’t that the Snow Scale Flower stolen from you? If that child succeeds with it, it means your credit is being stolen, yet you still feel sorry?]

[Dragon Spirit, really!]

[Isn’t what I’m saying correct?]

“Don’t fight. I understand why Dragon Spirit said that too.”

Of course, Seo-yu wasn’t entirely comfortable either.

The situation where Su-jeong, who killed her and stole the Snow Scale Flower, clearly used it to form connections with the Qilin Family wasn’t pleasant at all.

“But how upset the Qilin Family members must be.”

Still, Seo-yu was more concerned about the people who would be heartbroken.

“I was also very sad when Lord Bi-yeon was at the Dragon Palace.”

The images of Sister Yi-ryeong and Brother Li-gon, whose eyes would waver despite pretending otherwise whenever Lord Bi-yeon was mentioned, were still vivid in Seo-yu’s memory.

And what about Lord Hwang Hyeon-rang and Young Master Li-han?

During her time at the Dragon Palace, whenever she saw those two with reddened eyes in front of the Crystal Water Chamber, Seo-yu would feel like crying along with them.

‘Lord Tae-eon might also be crying inside.’

With such thoughts, she couldn’t shake off her worry.

As if understanding her feelings, Seollin spoke up first.

[Seo-yu, you want me to share my power, don’t you?]

“…Yeah. But I don’t know how to explain it.”

If the adopted daughter of the Golden Dragon Family suddenly appeared with a Snow Scale Flower, it would surely cause confusion.

‘I don’t think Miss Su-jeong would just stay quiet either.’

But secretly visiting the Qilin Family would mean she had no confidence in avoiding Su-jeong’s eyes.

However, knowing a way to heal someone who was suffering yet pretending not to know didn’t sit well with her heart. Especially since it was something that happened while trying to give birth to a child, it weighed on her mind even more.

[Tsk.]

The Dragon Spirit clicked his tongue as if pitying and said.

[Wait and see for now. There’s a qilin there too, isn’t there?]

Since it was the Qilin Family, wouldn’t it be natural for there to be a qilin?

Though she found it a bit puzzling, the Dragon Spirit’s words were right anyway.

“Yes, Dragon Spirit!”

Seo-yu nodded her head. Moreover, since it was an important matter, it would be better to consult with adults rather than making the decision alone.

‘Let me ask Master about it.’

Fortunately, a festival was scheduled to be held at the Medical Academy after this exam ended. Since they could send invitations to the household, it would be a gathering where the family would meet after a long time.

‘I hope I can see everyone soon.’

Thinking of her family cleared her complicated mind and drowsiness washed over her.

“Yaaawn, I’m going to sleep now. Good night, Seollin. Sleep well, Dragon Spirit.”

[Alright.]

The Dragon Spirit briefly spoke and disappeared, while Seollin sprinkled rainbow powder from inside the blanket with sparkles.

[Just act as you think is right, Seo-yu. I’m always on your side!]

“Thank you, Seollin…”

Seo-yu answered while nodding off drowsily.

[Whether then or now, the good are endlessly good like this, and the evil are endlessly evil.]

In her fading consciousness, she thought she heard the Dragon Spirit’s voice.

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Dong, dong—

As soon as the bell announcing noon rang from outside, Ho Baek-a spoke.

“Alright! That’s it. Everyone bring your exam papers to the front.”

“Ugh, Physician Ho! Not now! Just a little more!”

“Not happening. If you can’t do it now, will you be able to tomorrow? Not a chance. Hand them in quickly!”

Groaning sounds poured out from everywhere, but Ho Baek-a showed no mercy. The students who had been holding their brushes until the very end reluctantly handed in their exam papers with disappointed expressions.

“It’s over!”

“Yahoo, I’m free!”

When Ho Baek-a left, cheers from excited students echoed throughout the classroom.

Dan-eum was part of that group. Dan-eum jumped up from his seat and raised his arms high while shouting.

“Liberation! Freedom!”

Meanwhile, Wi Un immediately rushed to Seo-yu’s seat and asked with a face mixed with anxiety and anticipation.

“Seo-yu, what was the answer to the last question? That thing that’s not a side effect of Manghyang grass. The senses not being paralyzed is right, isn’t it?”

“Uh… Un, that’s also a side effect.”

Seo-yu answered with an apologetic face.

“As far as I know, it’s a symptom where red energy appears around the eye socket, not the pupil. So the answer would be number three.”

“Ahhh! Why do they make the questions so confusing! I memorized everything!”

Wi Un held his head in despair. Mae-hwa, who had approached at some point, clicked her tongue.

“Wi Un does well in his studies yet acts like that. He should learn from Li Dan-eum. Look how cheerful she is even when failing.”

“No matter how much Mae-hwa teases me, I’m happy!”

Dan-eum shouted triumphantly.

“I’m a free person now. It means I don’t have to sleep with my nose buried in books anymore! Wahaha!”

That’s right. Today was the day the three-day exam period finally ended.

In the scene where frustration and excitement intersected, Seo-yu smiled slightly.

The end of exams meant the festival was about to begin. The new students were all excited since this would be their first Medical Academy festival.

“I want to go see the medicinal herb exhibition. I heard the Medical Academy displays precious herbs.”

“They’re also having an herbal tea tasting, right? I heard it’s surprisingly delicious.”

Seo-yu listened with interest to the children’s chatter.

‘I wonder what my family members would each like? I want to take them to places they’d find interesting.’

Master would probably enjoy the medicinal herb exhibition. It might be nice to serve tea to her parents.

‘Sister and my brothers…’

Just as she was deep in thought, she noticed Su-jeong passing through the corridor.

Su-jeong walked by without even looking at Seo-yu. Her posture with her head held high still looked arrogant.

Behind her, Cho-ok, carrying Su-jeong’s belongings, secretly bowed to Seo-yu before following.

‘Cho-ok…’

Seo-yu felt uncomfortable, as Cho-ok seemed exactly like her former self.

Soon Su-jeong completely disappeared. Ryeong-ah, who was sitting in the front seat, turned to look at Seo-yu and whispered.

“Seo-yu, that Young Miss hasn’t been bothering you lately, has she?”

“That’s right. She’s been strangely quiet.”

Mae-hwa agreed.

Though Seo-yu didn’t know it, her friends had apparently already noticed that Su-jeong didn’t like Seo-yu.

That was because Su-jeong kept picking on Seo-yu.

Like the rumors linking her with the Qilin Young Family Head, and the glass necklace incident.

“Don’t worry, Seo-yu. We’re here for you.”

Ryeong-ah squeezed Seo-yu’s hand tightly. Seo-yu was truly grateful for friends who cared about her.

‘So this is how much strength it gives to have someone on your side.’

Seo-yu felt her heart warming.

During her time with the Great Antlered Deer Family, she had always been alone, but now she had both family and friends. It was a happy life she couldn’t have even dreamed of before.

‘Please let me continue to be this happy.’

Seo-yu earnestly prayed in her heart to the gods who might be listening.

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