The Beloved Baby Deer of the Hwangryong Family - Chapter 46

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What’s so important about a girl with such strange horns that he worries about her so much?

 

‘What do I care if some runaway uncle’s daughter disappears or not.’

 

It had been like this since childhood.

 

Father never paid attention to anything she did, but became sensitive whenever it concerned Nok Seo-yu.

 

That really irritated Su-jeong.

 

“Well…”

 

A memory from ten years ago suddenly surfaced in Nok Sa-pyeong’s mind.

 

‘You just need to take this child and raise her as an ordinary deer. No one must know her true identity. It would be fine to keep her locked up in the house.’

 

‘Is, is that all?’

 

‘Yes. There’s no need to treat her preciously. But keep her alive. If she were to die suddenly in the house, it might bring disaster.’

 

Nok Seo-yu was a child secretly entrusted to him by ‘that person.’

 

In return for carrying out that mysterious order, Nok Sa-pyeong was able to rise to the position of Four Spirits Commander, the head of the Four Spirits Bureau.

 

But he had lost that child.

 

If this fact became known, he would surely not escape responsibility.

 

‘As long as it’s not discovered, that’s all that matters.’

 

If she’s alive, he’ll bring her back and confine her; if she’s dead, he’ll just dispose of the body where no one will find it.

 

Then he could continue to enjoy glory as he had until now.

 

“Anyway, I won’t blame you for this incident, so Su-gyu, report to me as soon as you hear news of that child, and Su-jeong, prepare to visit the Kirin Family with me.”

 

“Yes, Father.”

 

“I’m going too? Then I need to ask for new clothes! I’ll go see Mother!”

 

Su-gyu answered respectfully, while Su-jeong, as if she had never been sulking, excitedly ran out of the room.

 

‘Right. There’s no law saying you have to dig just one well. The more escape routes, the better!’

 

Nok Sa-pyeong looked at the Snow Scale Flower with eyes gleaming with greed.

 

* * *

 

Knock knock.

 

It was one morning when a visitor came to Hwang Hyeon-rang’s office.

 

“Father, it’s Li-han.”

 

“Han has come. Come in.”

 

Hwang Hyeon-rang immediately put down his brush and greeted Li-han with an affectionate smile.

 

“I hope you slept peacefully.”

 

Li-han, who had entered, bowed politely. However, for some reason, unlike his usual calm demeanor, his face showed some tension.

 

‘Hasn’t he come to pay his morning respects?’

 

Hwang Hyeon-rang tilted his head.

 

“Yes, Han. Thanks to your concern, I rested comfortably.”

 

After gently receiving the greeting, Hwang Hyeon-rang observed Li-han’s expression and asked.

 

“Is there perhaps some matter?”

 

Li-han calmly nodded his head.

 

“Yes. Actually, I came because there’s something I’d like to ask Father’s permission for.”

 

“Permission? What kind of permission?”

 

“I’d like to bring Seo-yu to Dragon Moon Night.”

 

Hwang Hyeon-rang’s eyebrows rose involuntarily.

 

He never would have dreamed that Li-han, who had been avoiding Seo-yu until recently, would ask to bring that child along.

 

‘What a truly surprising turn of events!’

 

In fact, Hwang Hyeon-rang had also wanted Seo-yu to participate in Dragon Moon Night.

 

She was Hwang Hyeon-ya’s cherished disciple, and the Twins got along with her like siblings, so he wanted to introduce her to Bi-yeon.

 

But he had hesitated to make that decision, worried it might become another wound for Li-han, and now Li-han was taking the initiative himself!

 

“What permission would be needed? The Twins will be delighted too.”

 

Hwang Hyeon-rang gave his permission with a joyful heart, then looked at his son carefully.

 

“But Han-ah, are you really okay with this?”

 

At Hwang Hyeon-rang’s question, which carried multiple meanings, Li-han smiled peacefully.

 

“Yes. I’m fine now.”

 

Then he quietly added.

 

“More than anything… I want to show Seo-yu to Mother. She’ll surely like her when they meet later, so I’d like to introduce her in advance.”

 

A gentle light dwelled in Li-han’s eyes, which had been cold and full of wariness for the past few years.

 

From that alone, Hwang Hyeon-rang could tell how much Bi-yeon would like Seo-yu when she met her.

 

“Yes, I think so too. Bi-yeon would really welcome Seo-yu.”

 

Father and son were momentarily lost in thoughts of their beloved wife and mother.

 

When their eyes met, Hwang Hyeon-rang and Li-han realized they were thinking the same thing.

 

“Thank you, Father. Then I’ll take my leave now.”

 

“Yes, Han-ah. Thank you for coming.”

 

“Not at all. It was something I naturally had to do.”

 

Li-han bowed once more and left the office. It was right after that when he encountered Hwang Hyeon-ya in the corridor.

 

Instantly, Li-han’s steps came to an abrupt halt.

 

“Ah… Uncle.”

 

Li-han spoke a beat too slowly. Even to his own ears, his voice sounded awkward, but he couldn’t help it.

 

He felt deeply ashamed about the multiple confrontations he’d had with Hwang Hyeon-ya over the matter of Seo-yu.

 

Whether he understood Li-han’s feelings or not, Hwang Hyeon-ya remained completely composed.

 

“Li-han, are you coming from seeing Elder Brother?”

 

“Yes. I had something to discuss with him, so I stopped by briefly and am now heading back.”

 

Hwang Hyeon-ya glanced over Li-han’s face and asked lightly.

 

“You look bright. Is there some good news?”

 

“Just… it’s nothing special.”

 

Did I show it that obviously?

 

Li-han looked away awkwardly. Then Hwang Hyeon-ya chuckled softly.

 

“Never mind then. I also came because I have something to discuss with Elder Brother.”

 

“Yes. Please have a comfortable conversation.”

 

“Alright.”

 

Hyeon-ya patted his nephew’s shoulder once and walked past Li-han.

 

Li-han was about to continue on his way but turned around and called out.

 

“Uncle!”

 

“You don’t need to call so loudly, Uncle can hear you just fine.”

 

Though his tone was blunt, it was so very much like Hyeon-ya that Li-han was able to relax.

 

“I think Seo-yu is a really good person.”

 

“Of course she is. Whose disciple do you think she is?”

 

What’s gotten into you, are you just realizing this now?

 

Li-han had expected such words to come, but Hyeon-ya said nothing more after that.

 

Recognizing this as Hyeon-ya’s own form of consideration, Li-han smiled and nodded.

 

“Yes, truly.”

 

“If you’re done talking, I’m leaving.”

 

“Oh, and by any chance…”

 

Hyeon-ya nodded before his nephew could even finish speaking.

 

“I’ve prepared the medicine packets separately, so come get them.”

 

“Yes!”

 

Li-han finally seemed relieved as he bowed loudly and turned away. His steps looked incredibly light, making Hyeon-ya shake his head.

 

‘Such adorable ones.’

 

A smile similar to Li-han’s bloomed on Hyeon-ya’s lips as well.

 

Soon Hyeon-ya entered Hwang Hyeon-rang’s office. Neither Hwang Hyeon-rang inside nor Hyeon-ya entering minded that he hadn’t knocked.

 

“So it’s you this time. Li-han just left.”

 

“I actually ran into him. What did our nephew say? That he’d take Seo-yu to Dragon Moon Night?”

 

“You might as well be a fortune teller.”

 

Hwang Hyeon-rang pulled up the corners of his mouth in good humor and leaned back loosely in his chair as he spoke.

 

“This whole affair really surprised me. To think that child Seo-yu would even change Han’s heart.”

 

“He’s a smart kid. Given enough time, he’d quickly figure out what’s right and wrong.”

 

“Thank you for saying that.”

 

Even though Li-han had acted rudely toward Hyeon-ya in various ways, he was grateful that Hyeon-ya understood.

 

“I also chose my disciple well.”

 

“Ah, so that’s what you wanted to say from the beginning.”

 

Hwang Hyeon-rang read the pride in his younger brother’s face that seemed nonchalant and laughed heartily.

 

“But what brings you here, Hyeon-ya? It’s not often that you come to me first.”

 

“I have something to discuss.”

 

Hyeon-ya’s expression became somewhat serious. Hwang Hyeon-rang also wiped away his smile and offered Hyeon-ya a seat.

 

After sitting across from each other with a table between them, Hyeon-ya brought up the main topic.

 

“What do you think about sending Seo-yu to the Medical Academy?”

 

“To the Medical Academy? So suddenly?”

 

Hwang Hyeon-rang was surprised by the completely unexpected suggestion.

 

In fact, Hyeon-ya was a Medical Academy graduate. He was an exceptional talent who had graduated as valedictorian.

 

It was an unprecedented source of pride for the Eastern Lands, but Hyeon-ya himself didn’t particularly want to publicize being a Medical Academy graduate.

 

“But Hyeon-ya, you…”

 

“Well, it wasn’t exactly enjoyable.”

 

Because Hyeon-ya hadn’t been particularly fond of life there.

 

At the time, the young physicians of the Western Lands didn’t welcome Hyeon-ya, who had achieved excellent results, surpassing all their own people.

 

The fact that Hyeon-ya, who could have easily taken first place based on grades alone, remained in second place was also due to countless interferences.

 

“Still, it would be a lie to say there was nothing to learn. Seo-yu is originally from those lands anyway. Wouldn’t it be a good opportunity?”

 

Hyeon-ya, who had casually brought up painful memories, shrugged his shoulders once and then looked serious.

 

“You never know. Seo-yu might even qualify to enter the Heavenly Medicine Forest.”

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