The Beloved Baby Deer of the Hwangryong Family - Chapter 85

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Seo-yu was so clear and pure that she was terrible at lying.

 

Hyeon-ya clearly remembered the child who had been particularly anxious when talking about the Snow Scale Flower.

 

But he didn’t pry. Since the child didn’t want to talk about it.

 

‘It’s probably not even her fault anyway.’

 

Even if it were Seo-yu’s fault, Hyeon-ya had no intention of blaming the child.

 

He simply didn’t want to dig into the parts that caused the child distress, so he left it alone.

 

He planned to continue doing so, but the fact that the daughter of the Great Antlered Deer Family had enrolled in the Medical Academy bothered him.

 

No matter how he thought about it, it seemed like an unplanned event.

 

‘The child from the Nok Family is thirteen this year, right? She could have entered the Medical Academy much earlier.’

 

The Medical Academy accepts students from age ten. Since entering early means graduating early, there’s no need to waste time.

 

Therefore, this year’s enrollment should be considered a sudden decision.

 

If it had been planned, Seo-yu probably wouldn’t have agreed to enter the Medical Academy so readily either.

 

Hyeon-ya fell deep into thought.

 

‘A child who should originally be in the Qilin Family was in the Great Antlered Deer Family, and now that Great Antlered Deer Family and the Qilin Family are forming an engagement?’

 

It was a strangely intertwined relationship. He wondered if this could be called a coincidence.

 

There must be a connection somewhere, but not knowing what it was for now was simply frustrating.

 

‘I wonder if that kid is doing okay.’

 

For now, he was more worried about whether Seo-yu was doing well.

 

He didn’t ask since the child didn’t bring it up first, but he worried about what would happen if she got hurt because of the Great Antlered Deer Family’s child.

 

After receiving the letter saying she had arrived safely at the Medical Academy, he had sent a roundabout reply asking if there were any problems, but there had been no communication tube response yet.

 

‘I’m getting so anxious about this. I really can’t handle raising children.’

 

Hyeon-ya clicked his tongue.

 

That wasn’t all. Hwang Hyeon-rang and Bi-yeon were also waiting every day to see if letters would come from the Medical Academy. Just in case other news might arrive.

 

Thud thud thud thud!

 

What woke Hyeon-ya from his thoughts was the sound of loud footsteps.

 

Bang, as soon as the door opened, Yi-ryeong shouted.

 

“Uncle!”

 

“Yes, there’s going to be an earthquake soon.”

 

At his joking remark, Yi-ryeong’s eyes widened, then she spoke without any hesitation.

 

“Huh, really? Then I’ll carry Uncle and fly away.”

 

“How reassuring.”

 

Hyeon-ya smiled a little at her admirable response.

 

The reason Seo-yu always smiled when she was with the Twins was probably because of moments like this.

 

“Uncle, did you hear? Seo-yu got first place on the entrance exam!”

 

Li-gon, who had followed behind, shouted with an excited face.

 

“That’s right! That’s what I came to tell you about! Our Youngest got first place.”

 

Yi-ryeong waved the letter in her hand. Anyone watching would think they were the ones who got first place.

 

‘These two took their exams like a complete mess…’

 

Remembering the Twins’ Writing Teacher who couldn’t hide his sighs was absurd, but he couldn’t blame them for being as happy about their younger sibling’s achievement as if it were their own.

 

Hyeon-ya took the letter from Yi-ryeong.

 

The familiar handwriting, carefully pressed character by character, caught his eye.

 

<Master, it’s Seo-yu. First, thank you for worrying about me. But I’m really doing well. All my classes are interesting, and I’ve made friends too.

 

Different friends from Bi-neung I mentioned before! Dan-eum, Mae-hwa, Un… I’ll introduce them all to you someday.

 

And, I came first in the entrance exam! It’s hard to believe, but it’s true. It’s all thanks to your excellent teaching, Master. Thank you so much.>

 

Hwang Hyeon-ya pulled up the corners of his mouth. He had worried there might be problems, but it seemed his concerns were unfounded.

 

‘That family clan has two children. There must not have been any major issues with the girl.’

 

Since they were both new students, it was impossible they hadn’t encountered each other by now, so it was natural to think that way. At least that was fortunate.

 

“As expected of our Youngest. I knew Youngest would come first.”

 

“Exactly! I should hurry and tell Li-han too.”

 

“But shouldn’t we go congratulate her? Youngest came first.”

 

Yi-ryeong looked at Hwang Hyeon-ya with expectant eyes. Her intention to be taken to the Medical Academy was obvious.

 

“According to regulations, even family members cannot visit before vacation.”

 

“Huh? Then it doesn’t matter. Rules exist to be broken.”

 

“How unusual that you’re not asking Li-gon what regulations mean?”

 

“Uncle, I’m eleven now. I’m old enough to know that much.”

 

Li-gon looked at Yi-ryeong, who replied proudly, with an indescribable expression before pulling out a letter from his chest.

 

“Right, Uncle. There’s another letter for you. Here.”

 

Hwang Hyeon-ya casually received the letter, but his gaze fixed on the sender at the bottom of the envelope.

 

It was a reply letter from another person he had been waiting for.

 

* * *

 

Seo-yu found going to the Academic Hall tiresome these days.

 

It wasn’t because the classes were difficult. Rather, the content she was learning was still interesting.

 

The problem was the children. Ever since Crown Prince Ahwol had spoken to her, the number of children approaching Seo-yu had increased significantly.

 

At first, she was happy. Making more friends was a good thing, after all.

 

It didn’t take long for her to realize this was a mistake.

 

“Seo-yu, did His Highness the Crown Prince say anything else?”

 

“Can you introduce us too when you meet him next time?”

 

The children weren’t interested in Seo-yu. They just wanted to become friends with Ahwol through her.

 

“Sorry, I haven’t talked with His Highness very many times either…”

 

Seo-yu trailed off awkwardly.

 

‘This is uncomfortable.’

 

With everyone chattering and surrounding her, it was hard to concentrate on her books, and most importantly, these children who had approached her didn’t speak to any of the other friends who were with Seo-yu.

 

As a result, Seo-yu naturally became concerned about her friends and couldn’t focus on the conversations.

 

Her friends had even been pushed to corner seats at some point.

 

‘Let’s go over there.’

 

She was about to quietly move seats while the children were chattering among themselves when someone suddenly asked.

 

“But Seo-yu, why did you, a dragon beastkin, come to the Medical Academy?”

 

“Right. Usually they train in swordsmanship.”

 

“Ah, well, I’m….”

 

Seo-yu was flustered. She had naturally assumed they would know she wasn’t a dragon.

 

She was about to explain by saying ‘I’m not a dragon,’ but before she could finish speaking, another child interrupted.

 

“Why do you think? Demonic Arts appear in the Eastern Lands. Of course there would be many patients.”

 

“Right. There must be many people injured because of Demonic Arts.”

 

“Have you ever seen Demonic Arts?”

 

“I’d be too scared to live there.”

 

Seo-yu was left speechless. It didn’t seem like they were speaking with malicious intent. They just looked curious.

 

But every time she heard it, her heart stung for no reason.

 

‘The Eastern Lands aren’t such a frightening place.’

 

Before she had a chance to speak, class began.

 

Perhaps because she felt uncomfortable, the lesson that she would normally have enjoyed didn’t register well in her ears today.

 

‘Of course it’s true that Demonic Arts appear there, but….’

 

Actually, these were words she had heard often in the past. Even when she was at the Great Antlered Deer Family, the servants would often say such things.

 

Seo-yu hadn’t given it much thought back then either. She had simply accepted it as fact. It was a place she didn’t know well, and it didn’t concern her much.

 

But now, hearing such stories made her truly upset. It felt like the place where the people she loved lived was being looked down upon.

 

‘Next time the same topic comes up, I’ll definitely speak up. I’ll tell them that the Eastern Region is also a place where people live just the same.’

 

As Seo-yu clenched her small fist and made this resolution, she belatedly noticed someone walking toward her from the opposite direction.

 

The hair that took on an even brighter hue in the sunlight was a vivid golden color.

 

‘It’s the Young Family Head of the Qilin.’

 

Gi Tae-eon.

 

Even though she had only seen him once, he was a young master who strangely remained in her memory.

 

Even though there was no particular reason, she felt awkward about encountering him, so Seo-yu quietly averted her gaze.

 

Someone was standing beside Tae-eon. Seo-yu glanced in that direction without thinking and froze in place.

 

“Tae-eon-nim, please call me by my name now too. Okay?”

 

In her widened pupils appeared a face that was all too familiar, yet one she never wanted to see again.

 

‘Su-jeong….’

 

Su-jeong, who had been laughing softly while speaking to Tae-eon, also caught sight of Seo-yu.

 

‘…Miss.’

 

Right after that, Su-jeong’s laughter stopped.

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