The Beloved Baby Deer of the Hwangryong Family - Chapter 92

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“That’s correct. But who might you be?”

 

What emerged from behind the tree was a young girl.

 

Tae-eon, who had turned his head indifferently, paused for a moment.

 

It was because the sight of the girl stepping out from the tree’s shade somehow etched itself into his eyes.

 

“Hello, young master. I’m Seo-yu from the Golden Dragon Family.”

 

“….”

 

He already knew who she was. Ahwol had mentioned her before.

 

‘Tae-eon, I saw a child who resembles you. She looked so much like you when you were young that I was momentarily confused.’

 

‘Is that so?’

 

‘Really! She was a young lady from the Golden Dragon Family. If you see her, you’ll understand why I reacted that way. Of course, that young lady’s face is incomparably cuter.’

 

Actually, he hadn’t paid much attention at first. Ahwol had often said nonsensical things since childhood.

 

Then, not long ago, while strolling through the Medical Academy courtyard with Ahwol, he happened to see a girl.

 

‘Tae-eon! That new student over there is the child I was talking about. The young lady from the Golden Dragon Family I mistook for you and spoke to.’

 

Ahwol raised his hand and pointed someone out directly. When he was this enthusiastic, one had to show interest even if they had none.

 

So Tae-eon, without much thought, looked in the direction Ahwol was pointing, and froze in place.

 

The girl walking with her friends indeed had a very similar coloring to his, just as Ahwol had said.

 

She kept bursting into laughter at something so amusing, and her face was so bright and cheerful that his gaze kept being drawn to her.

 

Tae-eon found himself watching Seo-yu for a long time without realizing it. Until Seo-yu moved far away and was no longer visible, for a long while. It was that difficult to look away.

 

The girl’s pale golden hair, her eyes, her smiling face… strangely, none of it felt unfamiliar.

 

Even though she was clearly a girl he had never met before.

 

“Tae-eon, Tae-eon? Young Master Gi!”

 

“…Yes.”

 

Tae-eon, who hadn’t heard Ahwol calling him, belatedly turned his head.

 

“What’s this, spacing out like that. Did you really fall for her or something?”

 

Ahwol narrowed his eyes and asked playfully. Tae-eon quickly shook his head.

 

“That can’t be.”

 

“Really? You were staring so intently I thought that was it. I like that child too, so show some restraint. Oh, right. Tae-eon has a fiancée.”

 

Ahwol teased Tae-eon with an amused expression. In times like this, not reacting was the best policy, so Tae-eon remained silent.

 

However, after that, whenever he passed by the New Students’ Classroom Building, he found himself unconsciously looking around. Wondering if he might catch sight of that girl.

 

It wasn’t that he had any great interest in Seo-yu. Really, he didn’t.

 

It was just…

 

‘Is it because I was told we look alike?’

 

Tae-eon had a younger sibling who had left this world in childhood without ever seeing the light.

 

It had been ten years this year since Mother had been unable to open her eyes from the shock of losing the child, so if that sibling had lived, they would have been exactly Seo-yu’s age.

 

‘If only…’

 

It was a meaningless supposition. It was something from long ago, something that couldn’t be undone.

 

But sometimes he had such thoughts.

 

What would it have been like if his sibling had lived?

 

Would they have smiled so brightly? Would they have been happy walking with friends?

 

Perhaps that’s why he felt strange emotions whenever he saw Seo-yu. Longing, regret… vague emotions he couldn’t define.

 

With such thoughts, Tae-eon found himself staring intently at Seo-yu without realizing it.

 

“Um, Young Master? Is there something on my face?”

 

Seo-yu asked cautiously. Her confusion was evident as she blinked rapidly and touched her cheeks.

 

Only then did Tae-eon realize his mistake and look away.

 

“No. I apologize for my rudeness.”

 

A brief silence fell. Tae-eon was the first to speak.

 

“What brings you here?”

 

Seo-yu hesitated, her lips moving several times. Then she gathered her courage and spoke.

 

“Young Master, this is our first conversation, isn’t it?”

 

At the unexpected question, Tae-eon fixed his gaze on Seo-yu again.

 

He hadn’t noticed before, but now he could clearly see her nervousness. Her small fists were clenched tight, and her delicate shoulders were trembling.

 

Though he couldn’t understand why she would ask such a question while being so nervous, Tae-eon answered honestly.

 

“Yes. We haven’t had the opportunity before.”

 

It was the truth. He had vaguely thought about wanting to have a conversation with Seo-yu. Though he didn’t quite understand why he had such thoughts.

 

She looked surprised for a moment, as if it wasn’t the answer she had expected.

 

Then Seo-yu said something that Tae-eon hadn’t anticipated.

 

“Then could you help me correct a false rumor?”

 

Seo-yu felt her heart beating rapidly.

 

In truth, she had never dared to think about meeting the Qilin Young Family Head.

 

Not only did they have no connection, but more importantly, wasn’t he Su-jeong’s fiancé? Until now, he had felt like someone she shouldn’t approach.

 

But yesterday, Yi-ryeong had given her this advice.

 

‘Right, Youngest. Actually, there’s a better way to defeat someone.’

 

‘There’s such a method?’

 

‘Yeah. You target their leader. Usually when you cut off the head… mmph!’

 

‘Seo-yu, you shouldn’t listen to such bad words. She only learns bad things from the guards she trains with.’

 

Li-gon had hastily covered Yi-ryeong’s mouth, but thinking about it carefully, it didn’t seem wrong.

 

‘By leader, she means the most important person, right?’

 

Someone higher and more important than Su-jeong would undoubtedly be the Qilin Family Head.

 

However, she couldn’t go to the Qilin Family Head. He wasn’t someone she could meet just because she wanted to.

 

But at the Medical Academy, there was the Qilin Young Family Head, Tae-eon. Since Tae-eon was also involved in the rumor, she had sufficient reason to approach him.

 

So Seo-yu had gathered her courage to come meet Tae-eon.

 

‘I heard the Qilin Young Family Head is fair and kind.’

 

Despite holding the high position of Young Family Head of one of the Four Spirit Families, Tae-eon was said to treat everyone fairly and kindly.

 

‘Of course, since he’s going to marry Miss Su-jeong, he’ll probably believe his fiancée more…’

 

Still, since he was said to have a virtuous nature, he might listen to Seo-yu’s story.

 

Swallowing nervously as tension overwhelmed her, she waited for his answer. Tae-eon, who had been gazing at her quietly, slowly spoke.

 

“I don’t know what rumor you’re referring to, but whatever it is, if it’s false, I believe it should be corrected.”

 

Perfect!

 

At exactly the answer she had hoped to hear, Seo-yu’s face brightened with joy.

 

* * *

 

These days, Su-jeong was in a very good mood. Things were going smoothly according to her plan.

 

It was all thanks to a single remark Su-jeong had casually dropped a few days ago.

 

‘Oh, come to think of it. Seo-yu seems to have something to say to Tae-eon, she keeps trying to talk to him.’

 

When the story of Seo-yu and Tae-eon, two interesting people, came up, the children gathered around perked up their ears.

 

‘Seo-yu?’

 

‘Yes. I heard that she and Tae-eon have no particular connection… but seeing how she’s close with Crown Prince as well, she must have excellent social skills.’

 

Su-jeong praised Seo-yu as if in admiration, then subtly darkened her expression.

 

‘But she seems shy around me, so it’s quite difficult to become friends. It would be nice if we could at least have a conversation…’

 

When she pretended to be upset while acting nonchalant, everyone naturally became suspicious of Seo-yu.

 

Being shy around the kind and gentle Su-jeong, but approaching precious people like Crown Prince and the Qilin Young Family Head first. There must definitely be some ulterior motive.

 

It was only natural since there was no one to defend Seo-yu.

 

‘Of all things, she had to be from the Golden Dragon Family despite being stupid.’

 

Su-jeong inwardly mocked Seo-yu.

 

The beastkin of these Western Lands feared the Eastern Lands.

 

And for good reason – the Eastern Region was the only land where Demonic Arts emerged, which had led the Northern Region to destruction in the past. A dangerous place where one had to fight constantly.

 

Moreover, the Winged Dragon had been famous for their violent nature since ancient times. A daughter from such a family couldn’t possibly be welcomed in the Western Region.

 

‘She’s probably crying her eyes out by now, right?’

 

She must be getting exhausted in the loneliness of having no one to defend her. Just like it had always been.

 

‘Let’s see how long she can endure.’

 

Su-jeong was confident that Seo-yu would soon run out of the Medical Academy on her own feet. Thinking of that child leaving desolately made even the boring classes bearable. No, it was actually enjoyable.

 

Near the end of class, bright golden hair was visible outside the door.

 

It was Tae-eon.

 

His golden hair shining in the sunlight was eye-catching anywhere. Tall and graceful, Tae-eon drew attention even from afar.

 

Su-jeong, who recognized her fiancé at a glance, shouted loudly as soon as the Physician left, as if for everyone to hear.

 

“Tae-eon! You came to pick me up again today!”

 

In reality, he came because Su-jeong had asked him to, saying she was weak and might collapse at any time, but unless she revealed it herself, others wouldn’t know.

 

To the surrounding students, it just looked like a romantic scene of a fiancé coming to pick up his betrothed.

 

She could feel envious gazes from here and there. Su-jeong enjoyed those looks. It was always like this when she was with Tae-eon.

 

Walking triumphantly with a slight smile, an unwelcome face approached from the opposite side of the corridor.

 

It was Nok Seo-yu, no, Hwang Seo-yu.

 

Perhaps coming from attending a different class, she was walking slowly while holding a book in her arms.

 

Unlike her walking with Tae-eon, Seo-yu was alone. Su-jeong’s lips curved slightly at the sight of her looking shabby and lonely.

 

‘She’s alone as expected.’

 

Her isolated appearance without any friends was just like the old Nok Seo-yu.

 

That appearance from back then, when no one paid her any attention and she was always huddled in a corner.

 

It was just as Su-jeong was about to smile with satisfaction.

 

“Are you perhaps the young lady of the Golden Dragon Family?”

 

Suddenly, Tae-eon spoke to Seo-yu first.

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