The Beloved Baby Deer of the Hwangryong Family - Chapter 67

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“Jeongdam, are you really okay? Don’t you need to be planted together with Dragon Spirit and Seollin?”

 

When Seo-yu asked worriedly, Jeongdamcho gently swayed its leaves.

 

[I’m fine. We each have different roles.]

 

“Roles… Is that because Jeongdam is a spirit?”

 

[That’s right. We all have roles to play. Seo-yu will understand someday too.]

 

“I see.”

 

Seo-yu nodded. She was curious about what roles her other friends had, but she knew that at times like this, asking more questions wouldn’t get her any answers.

 

‘I guess there are many secrets when it comes to spirits.’

 

Everyone had things they didn’t want to talk about, so Seo-yu decided not to feel disappointed.

 

While heading to the herb garden with Jeongdamcho, Seo-yu’s heart was beating with excitement. It felt as if she herself was moving to a new home.

 

‘I hope it likes the place…’

 

The spot Seo-yu had chosen was where the sunlight shone brightest even indoors.

 

Water would drain well without pooling when watered, and a gentle breeze blew through – it was truly what could be called a ‘blessed spot.’

 

“Jeongdam, I’m thinking of bringing you here… What do you think?”

 

[Oh my, I love it so much. It’s really a wonderful spot. Thank you, Seo-yu.]

 

Fortunately, Jeongdamcho was greatly pleased. Seeing such a reaction made all her consideration worthwhile, and Seo-yu smiled.

 

Transplanting the herb wasn’t difficult. She just had to dig the soil appropriately, carefully place it so the roots wouldn’t be damaged, then gently cover it with soil.

 

Seo-yu gently patted the soil she had covered last with both hands and whispered.

 

“I’m the one who should be grateful, Jeongdam. Please take care of me from now on. I hope you grow healthy and strong in this place.”

 

That was the moment.

 

A soft pale green light began to emanate from Jeongdamcho.

 

The light traveled through Seo-yu’s hands and seeped into the soil, then began to spread to the surrounding area.

 

‘Huh?’

 

Seo-yu’s eyes widened at the mystical sight.

 

It was right after that when the quiet herb garden began to come alive with vitality.

 

[Wow, this feels great!]

 

[Really! I never felt this refreshing even at the Qilin Family!]

 

Jeongdamcho had used its power!

 

She had seen it once before at the Dragon Palace, but this was the first time seeing it directly purify the earth.

 

‘This is the first time I’ve seen the earth react so joyfully. The power of spirits is truly amazing.’

 

She was looking around at the medicinal herbs with a happy heart, as they seemed particularly vibrant today thanks to Jeongdamcho.

 

The soil from all directions poured out words of gratitude to Seo-yu.

 

[Seo-yu, thank you!]

 

[Today was especially good! Did something pleasant happen?]

 

Seo-yu, who had been puzzled, soon understood the situation.

 

‘Jeongdam helped, but they must have misunderstood that I did it.’

 

Just as she was about to quickly speak up to set the record straight, she heard a voice calling for her from outside.

 

“Seo-yu, are you inside?”

 

It was Bi-yeon’s voice.

 

“Yes, Bi-yeon! I’m here!”

 

“Could I come in?”

 

“Of course!”

 

Seo-yu brightened up and jumped to her feet.

 

Since Bi-yeon had returned to the Household, the two of them had grown much closer, often spending time together with the Golden Dragon siblings.

 

Bi-yeon had many things she was curious about regarding Seo-yu, and Seo-yu found talking with Bi-yeon so enjoyable that time flew by when they were together.

 

The door opened, and seeing Bi-yeon entering the Herb Garden, Seo-yu hesitated for a moment.

 

“Bi-yeon, you’ve come…”

 

It was because the clothes Bi-yeon was wearing looked so familiar.

 

A light purple jeogori with a purple skirt, and even the lotus pattern delicately embroidered across the entire skirt with silver thread.

 

Bi-yeon’s outfit was exactly the same as the clothes in the painting Seo-yu had gifted her not long ago.

 

When their eyes met, Bi-yeon smiled broadly.

 

“I tried wearing it just like our Seo-yu drew for me. How does it look?”

 

In fact, at the feast welcoming Bi-yeon’s return, Seo-yu had gifted Bi-yeon a painting along with a letter.

 

A letter alone somehow couldn’t contain all her grateful feelings, so with the hope that they would always smile together, she had drawn Bi-yeon and Hwang Hyeon-rang.

 

She had painted it earnestly, carefully choosing colors with the various beautiful paints Ga-ram had obtained for her, but to think Bi-yeon would wear exactly those colors!

 

Seeing Bi-yeon looking as if she had jumped right out of the painting, Seo-yu’s heart swelled with emotion.

 

‘I’m so happy.’

 

At the same time, the feelings of regret and sadness about not being able to give a better gift melted away.

 

“Bi-yeon, you look truly beautiful.”

 

“Of course I do. Our Seo-yu drew me with such care and thought. How could I not look beautiful? I also had an outfit made for Seo-yu this time – will you wear it later?”

 

Bi-yeon came closer and gently stroked Seo-yu’s hair.

 

Seo-yu wanted to tell her that it wasn’t the clothes but Bi-yeon herself who was beautiful, but she liked Bi-yeon’s touch so much that she just nodded quietly.

 

“Our Seo-yu was tending to the field.”

 

Our Seo-yu.

 

Seo-yu quietly savored those words in her mind.

 

Every time she heard those words that Bi-yeon often said, she felt a ticklish sensation, as if someone was brushing a feather against a corner of her heart.

 

“Master entrusted me with the Jeongdam Herb, and I was growing it in a flower pot, but today I transplanted it to the field. It seems healthy now!”

 

“Then it will help the other medicinal herbs too?”

 

“Yes! It purifies the soil and makes it clean.”

 

“Our Seo-yu knows everything there is to know about medicinal herbs.”

 

Seo-yu became very shy at Bi-yeon’s admiration.

 

Praise was always pleasant, but especially when it came from Bi-yeon, it made her want to do even better at everything.

 

Seo-yu pointed to herbs that Bi-yeon hadn’t even asked about and said,

 

“This one next to it is wild chrysanthemum, and if you pick it when the flowers are in full bloom and dry them, it’s really good for headaches. You can dry it over fire or in the sunlight.”

 

“Oh my, really? It just looks like regular flowers to me – how fascinating.”

 

“And that one in front is…”

 

Bi-yeon gazed quietly at Seo-yu, who was excitedly explaining this and that.

 

‘It would be nice if she could always be this confident without worrying about others.’

 

Though they hadn’t known each other long, Bi-yeon had easily noticed that Seo-yu was very conscious of what others thought.

 

She couldn’t help but notice. When nervous, Seo-yu’s eyes would dart around first, and she had a habit of stuttering.

 

And once she gained confidence, her large eyes would sparkle brightly as she eagerly shared her knowledge.

 

That was probably Seo-yu’s true nature.

 

What had made such a child so intimidated was…

 

‘Bi-yeon, it seems Seo-yu wasn’t treated well in her family clan.’

 

As the words she had once heard from Hwang Hyeon-rang came to mind, a momentary chill flashed through Bi-yeon’s blue eyes.

 

‘Damn bastards. Just let me run into them.’

 

If it were up to her heart, she would want to storm into that household right now, but even that might end up reopening the child’s wounds, so Bi-yeon held back.

 

If it had been her younger self who roamed the East Sea, Bi-yeon would have already brought storm clouds to the Western Region.

 

‘Let’s help her regain her confidence first.’

 

Fortunately, Bi-yeon already knew what Seo-yu liked.

 

“Seeing you here reminds me a lot of Hwang Hyeon-ya. Hwang Hyeon-ya was also interested in medicinal herbs from a young age.”

 

“Master too?”

 

“Of course. Hwang Hyeon-rang and I have known each other since childhood. Hwang Hyeon-ya lived in the herb garden from back then. Just like you are now, Seo-yu.”

 

Bi-yeon chuckled softly at the face that brightened immediately as expected.

 

“Rain or shine, there wasn’t a day he didn’t go to the herb garden. Now the field is inside here, but back then it was all outside. He was always getting sick. And he’d get excited about being able to experiment with medicine.”

 

“Wow, that’s amazing.”

 

At the unexpected reaction, Bi-yeon went “Huh?”

 

Then she perfectly understood why Hwang Hyeon-ya had taken Seo-yu as his disciple.

 

The saying “like master, like disciple” didn’t come about for nothing.

 

“…That’s not something to admire. Our Seo-yu shouldn’t follow that example. Getting sick makes your body weak. Understood?”

 

“Yes.”

 

Seo-yu nodded her head obediently.

 

Bi-yeon thought it was extremely fortunate that Seo-yu wasn’t as stubborn as Hwang Hyeon-ya.

 

“He eventually even entered the Medical Academy, so Hwang Hyeon-ya is really remarkable.”

 

At those words, Seo-yu asked in surprise.

 

“What? Bi-yeon, Master went to the Medical Academy?”

 

“Huh? You didn’t know? Hwang Hyeon-ya is a Medical Academy graduate. He’s the only one in our family clan. He graduated as valedictorian, no less.”

 

Blink, blink again.

 

At this fact she was learning for the first time, Seo-yu blinked her widened eyes blankly.

 

* * *

 

Hwang Hyeon-ya, who had been intently studying his books, raised his head.

 

The gaze that had been constantly glancing at him hastily disappeared belatedly, but it wasn’t enough to fool Hwang Hyeon-ya.

 

“Are you going to stare holes through your master’s face by looking like that?”

 

Hwang Hyeon-ya spoke bluntly as he closed his book. Seo-yu’s body, who had been trying hard to pretend she wasn’t looking, flinched.

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