The Beloved Baby Deer of the Hwangryong Family - Chapter 49

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There, a boy who appeared to be around the same age was approaching.

 

The neat-looking boy had his dark navy hair tied back in a single bundle and wore round spectacles.

 

From his blue eyes, it was clear he was from the Blue Dragon Family, and strangely, Seo-yu didn’t find this boy she was seeing for the first time to be unfamiliar.

 

‘Huh? That pouch…’

 

Seo-yu blinked as she looked at the pouch hanging from the boy’s waist.

 

It had the exact same pattern engraved on it as the medicine tools pouch that Hyeon-ya always carried around.

 

“I am Cheong Eun-ho of the Blue Dragon Family. Mother told me to come out and greet the Young Family Head’s party.”

 

Eun-ho greeted them politely. Only then did Seo-yu realize why the boy seemed familiar.

 

‘He has a similar feeling to Master Hwang Hyeon-ya!’

 

The calm and composed atmosphere, even the polite way of speaking.

 

Seo-yu felt a sense of familiarity for no particular reason.

 

“Eun-ho. Have you been well?”

 

Li-han greeted him warmly.

 

“Of course. Have you been staying healthy as well, Elder Brother?”

 

“I’ve been doing well. Didn’t Se-rin and Se-mi come out together?”

 

“No. The two of them fought again. After having a big argument over who would greet you first, they both decided fairly not to come out at all.”

 

Cheong Eun-ho let out a small sigh.

 

“Anyway, thanks to that, I get to escort you quietly by myself, so this is also a good thing for me.”

 

“Haha, Eun-ho always knows how to say things that make people feel good.”

 

Eun-ho smiled slightly at those words and turned to look at the twins, asking,

 

“Yi-ryeong, Li-gon. You two haven’t been fighting lately, have you?”

 

“Brother Eun-ho, it would have to be a fight to call it fighting. I’m just playing with Hwang Li-gon.”

 

“Hyung, I’m really tired of talking to this kid…”

 

“Oh my. This isn’t a topic that should drag on.”

 

Li-han shook his head and soon introduced Seo-yu.

 

“Eun-ho, this child is Seo-yu. She’s Uncle Hyeon-ya’s top disciple and helps with work in the medical room.”

 

“Master Hwang Hyeon-ya’s… disciple?”

 

Cheong Eun-ho’s eyes flashed for a moment.

 

“Hello, Eun-ho. I’m called Seo-yu.”

 

“…To meet Master Hwang Hyeon-ya’s disciple like this. It’s a pleasure.”

 

Cheong Eun-ho’s voice as he replied was as calm as before, but somehow unlike at first, there was a cold energy mixed in.

 

Seo-yu didn’t miss that subtle change.

 

‘Eun-ho seems to be in a bad mood for some reason…’

 

When you grow up receiving hatred from a young age, you naturally develop keen perception.

 

Seo-yu instinctively realized that Eun-ho didn’t view her favorably.

 

“Seo-yu, Eun-ho’s dream is also to become a physician. Since Seo-yu is also learning medical arts, I think it would be good if you two became friends.”

 

“Yes. I also think that’s a good idea.”

 

However, in Eun-ho’s gaze as he stared at Seo-yu, not a trace of warmth could be found.

 

Eun-ho soon turned around and said,

 

“First, I’ll guide you inside. Mother is waiting.”

 

“Come on, let’s go inside.”

 

“Little one, just greet your aunt and then let’s go see Mother right away!”

 

Seo-yu felt her chest tighten with anxiety.

 

‘What did I do wrong? But this is the first time I’m meeting him.’

 

She glanced around cautiously, but Li-han and the twins seemed no different than usual. They apparently didn’t sense anything strange from Eun-ho.

 

‘If I made some mistake, I wish he would tell me.’

 

Without realizing it, Seo-yu lightly grabbed Li-han’s sleeve.

 

“Hmm? Seo-yu, what’s wrong?”

 

Li-han looked down at Seo-yu with a puzzled expression.

 

“Oh… it’s nothing, Li-han. I just did it without thinking…”

 

“You’re scared because you came to an unfamiliar place. The Dragon Palace is a very nice place, so you’ll adapt soon too, Seo-yu.”

 

When Seo-yu shook her head, Li-han smiled gently and soothingly stroked her head.

 

‘Right. Maybe I became too sensitive because this is my first time at the Dragon Palace.’

 

Her heart calmed down a little at his affectionate touch.

 

“Little one, what’s wrong?”

 

“Seo-yu seems a bit scared since this is her first time underwater.”

 

“What? Then we’ll hold your hands!”

 

The twins, who had approached while waiting for the slowly walking Seo-yu, quickly took her hands from both sides.

 

“Seo-yu, you’re not scared like this, right?”

 

“Yes!”

 

Seo-yu, instantly surrounded by the Golden Dragon siblings, laughed cheerfully.

 

But Seo-yu’s intuition wasn’t wrong.

 

Cheong Eun-ho was walking ahead, grinding his teeth inwardly.

 

‘That child is Hwang Hyeon-ya’s disciple!’

 

Eun-ho had greatly admired Hwang Hyeon-ya for several years.

 

Not only his excellent Medical Arts skills, which were rare to see among dragon beastmen, but also his calm and prudent character!

 

Hwang Hyeon-ya was the very embodiment of the ideal adult that Eun-ho envisioned.

 

So he had harbored the dream of someday becoming Hwang Hyeon-ya’s disciple and receiving direct teachings from him.

 

But then!

 

‘Eun-ho.’

 

‘Yes, Sister.’

 

‘Hwang Hyeon-ya says he won’t be taking any disciples for the time being.’

 

‘What? What do you mean…? Why did he suddenly make that decision? Did something happen to Hwang Hyeon-ya?’

 

‘No, it seems like he found a child he wants to raise as a physician. He said he wants to focus on that child.’

 

The news that Hwang Hyeon-ya, who had taken disciples from the branch family every year, would no longer accept disciples was a huge shock to Eun-ho.

 

So he was extremely curious about who that child could be.

 

But that head disciple was just such a small girl!

 

‘Was there such a child in the Golden Dragon Family?’

 

Eun-ho glanced sideways at Seo-yu following behind him.

 

As a close branch family member, Eun-ho knew the Golden Dragon Family inside and out. He had never heard of there being a girl younger than Yi-ryeong.

 

Moreover, Seo-yu laughing among the Golden Dragon siblings was small and frail.

 

She was a child who didn’t show even a hint of the robust qualities typical of dragon beast-people.

 

On the contrary, looking at her large eyes, he wondered if she might be some fragile rabbit from the Western Lands.

 

‘Where on earth did something like that roll in from.’

 

It was he, not that child, who had received a gift from Hyeon-ya in childhood with the words to become an excellent physician.

 

‘I can’t accept this.’

 

Who has the qualifications to become Master Hyeon-ya’s disciple is something that becomes clear when examined thoroughly.

 

Eun-ho tightly gripped and then released the medicine tool pouch he had never separated from his body for even a moment since receiving it from Hyeon-ya.

 

The group following Eun-ho deep into the Dragon Palace soon arrived in front of a magnificent great hall.

 

As the doors lavishly decorated with coral and pearls slowly opened, a dignified voice flowed out from within.

 

“Come in.”

 

Seo-yu nervously followed Li-han and the twins into the great hall.

 

At the innermost part of the great hall, in the highest seat, sat a woman.

 

‘That must be the Blue Dragon Family Head.’

 

The Blue Dragon Family Head was a woman with a strong impression, as if she embodied the power of mighty waves.

 

Her upturned eyes were sharp, and her lips were firmly set, making Seo-yu feel a little intimidated.

 

“You all came well.”

 

“Hello, Aunt!”

 

Yi-ryeong and Li-gon greeted her brightly, and Li-han also bowed his head respectfully.

 

“Have you been well all this time?”

 

“Yes. It’s fortunate that you all look healthy.”

 

However, there was gentle warmth in her eyes as she looked at her nephews and niece.

 

Though her appearance and atmosphere were completely different, something about her reminded Seo-yu of Hyeon-rang, and she relaxed.

 

The Blue Dragon Family Head’s gaze turned to Seo-yu.

 

“This is a child I’m seeing for the first time.”

 

“Hello, Blue Dragon Family Head. My name is Seo-yu. Thank you for inviting me to such a wonderful place.”

 

Li-han, who had been watching Seo-yu greet politely as she had been taught, immediately added an explanation.

 

“Aunt, Seo-yu is Uncle Hyeon-ya’s cherished disciple.”

 

“Oh my. That picky Hyeon-ya has gained a cherished disciple. What a remarkable thing.”

 

Seo-yu blinked and carefully opened her mouth.

 

“My master is a kind person. He teaches me to read and write, and even when I make mistakes, he doesn’t scold me but teaches me step by step.”

 

The Blue Dragon Family Head burst into laughter at her words, spoken out of worry that Hyeon-ya might be misunderstood.

 

“Haha. Did it seem like I was going to say something bad about your master? No. Hyeon-ya is a remarkable talent.”

 

Did I seem too presumptuous?

 

She worried for a moment, but the Blue Dragon Family Head’s gaze toward her became even gentler.

 

“Hyeon-ya has gained a good disciple. Welcome to our sea, child.”

 

“Thank you, Family Head.”

 

Phew, she understood.

 

Just as she let out a sigh of relief inwardly, the Blue Dragon Family Head spoke.

 

“If you have any questions about anything, feel free to ask.”

 

Something she was curious about…

 

After hesitating for a moment, Seo-yu began to speak.

 

“Um, then may I ask just one thing?”

 

“Of course.”

 

“Do you happen to know where the clearest water in this sea is?”

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