The Granddaughter of Manhyang Escort Bureau Hides Her Magic - Chapter 111

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Chapter 111

So Cheondo’s pupils shook left and right.

“This is……”

“With that, you can receive horses and travel expenses from any branch office of Manhyang Express.”

So Cheondo opened and closed his lips several times.

The nameplate made of jade was proof that he was an escort warrior from the So Family recognized by Escort Agency Lord So Hyeokho.

His fingertips trembled slightly as he caressed the nameplate.

This plaque was something any child of the So Family who became an escort warrior would receive, but it was special for So Cheondo, who had given up his dream of being an escort warrior only to pursue it again.

And it was the first in his generation.

So Cheondo looked at the people from Yuwon Pavilion who were particularly out of place in the welcoming atmosphere.

So Mando, standing at a distance, was glaring at So Cheondo with wide eyes.

More precisely, at the character “one (一)” written on the nameplate in his hand.

‘That bastard So Cheondo is ahead of me?’

So Mando ground his teeth.

And there was someone whose insides were boiling just as much.

It was So Baekrim, who was struggling to manage his expression.

He too had not received a nameplate with the character “one” written on it.

Because he was recognized as an escort warrior later than his younger brother So Cheonrim, who was two years younger, he had lost the opportunity to receive the first nameplate.

But even his own child!

So Baekrim clenched his mouth shut.

‘What’s so important about being recognized as an escort warrior first? What matters is how many escort missions you succeed in from now on! Or doing many profitable escort missions. I just need to give So Mando all the work we received from the Tang Family.’

So Baekrim tried hard to diminish So Cheondo’s achievement.

That’s when it happened.

A snorting sound was heard from beside them.

So Mando and So Baekrim simultaneously turned their heads toward the sound.

Shin Ah was looking at them and giggling.

“You impudent little……”

So Baekrim’s face turned red as he was about to say something, but Shin Ah quickly clung to So Hyeokho.

“Grandfather, no, Lord of the Nation. On such a good day, we can’t do without food and music. The Chang’an Branch has prepared a place. So how about we go there and continue the celebration?”

“What has the Chang’an Branch manager prepared?”

So Hyeokho was inwardly pleased to see the close siblings.

His own children were desperate to devour each other, so the comparison made it even more so.

“Jo Yeongyeong is here.”

“Jo Yeongyeong?”

It was So Mando who cried out in surprise.

The popularity of Jo Yeongyeong, the courtesan representing Seomsu and from Hwayeon Pavilion, reached the sky.

To hear her song, which was said to touch the heartstrings with her clear voice, one had to queue up six months in advance.

But she had come to the escort agency now? And Shin Ah had brought her?

A few days ago, So Mando had visited Juru to hear Jo Yeongyeong’s song but was refused entry.

He tried to solve it with money, but when even the high officials from the government office were waiting their turn, there was no way that would work.

So he couldn’t help but be surprised.

“Escort Warrior So Cheondo once escorted Jo Yeongyeong. She said she was very grateful then and came to personally congratulate Escort Warrior So Cheondo on his successful escort mission.”

It was an explanation of the situation, but the real intention was to praise So Cheondo.

“It seems So Cheondo has talent for escorting as well.”

And So Hyeokho properly understood Shin Ah’s words.

* * *

What awaited Shin Ah when she returned after finishing So Cheondo’s escort mission success banquet was communication with Mugyeol.

“Mugyeol! I’m back. Wow, I feel like my stomach is going to burst.”

-Miss, did you have a good time at the banquet? I received well what you sent through Escort Warrior So Cheondo.

“I know. Otherwise, how would we be seeing each other’s faces like this?”

Shin Ah giggled and Mugyeol’s face turned red.

-Will you send them one by one like this every time? Couldn’t you send many at once?

Mugyeol couldn’t hide his disappointed expression.

With his head deeply bowed, he was surely fidgeting with his fingers.

“Sorry. That might be a bit difficult. I can’t always ask Brother So Cheondo to do it, and it’s better to be careful.”

-No! I, I was being too greedy. It’s just… going back and forth would be tiring for the escort warrior too, so I just said it.

“Yeah, I’ll try my best to send them as often as possible. Are you definitely staying in Liaoning for a year?”

-So far, yes.

Shin Ah picked up the mirror and stood up.

She crossed the room, closed all the windows, and briefly surveyed the surroundings.

Since only young Shin Ah had returned first, all the other people from Biwongak were still enjoying the banquet.

Thanks to that, the area around Shin Ah’s bedroom was quiet.

After confirming that only the sound of insects could be heard, Shin Ah asked.

“Where did Master Ok Chifung go?”

-He went to the Black Market.

“Black Market? The place where they sell all kinds of things? Is this Black Market being held in Liaoning?”

The Black Market was Murim’s underground market used by orthodox sects, unorthodox sects, and the Demon Cult alike.

There was nothing they didn’t have, and the Black Market merchants would create and bring items that didn’t exist if you paid enough money.

Also, there you could trade without asking or being asked questions.

Moreover, the subjects of those trades were not limited to objects.

‘They buy and sell animals and people too.’

In short, it was an extremely dangerous place, which is why markets were secretly held while constantly moving locations.

-Yes. He went there today. Master said he would take me along, but I didn’t go because I wanted to contact you, Miss.

Shin Ah’s face darkened as she nodded.

‘I heard that irregular markets are held while traveling around various places in Murim, and this time it’s in Liaoning.’

If Ok Chifung was staying in Liaoning because of the Black Market, there was a high possibility that he would also leave when the market opened elsewhere.

‘Even staying for a year isn’t certain.’

“You did well. Don’t go because it’s dangerous.”

-It’s not dangerous anymore.

Mugyeol wanted to let Shin Ah know that he had become strong enough to protect himself.

However, even if he mentioned his rapidly improving skills, Shin Ah’s worries wouldn’t subside. So he only said that much and stopped.

“If Master Ok Chifung buys something, just let me know what it is.”

-Yes, I will.

Even though it was in a way betraying Ok Chifung, Mugyeol nodded without even asking for a reason.

“Oh? Time is almost up. Mugyeol, sleep well! I’ll contact you again!”

-Yes, Miss. Please sleep well too. Eat lots of delicious things too. Since it’s getting cold, don’t catch a cold……

The communication was cut off before Mugyeol finished speaking.

Shin Ah, who had been making a bewildered expression at Mugyeol’s nagging bombardment, chuckled.

“Who said our Mugyeol was taciturn? He talks so much.”

Shin Ah fell asleep thinking of Mugyeol.

The days of falling asleep while thinking of him increased by one, then two more days.

* * *

Mugyeol and Shin Ah alternated between letters and communication.

Time passed quickly.

The letters Mugyeol sent consistently for a full year until he left Liaoning filled an entire small box.

[Miss Shin Ah, I am now leaving Liaoning for Habuk. I plan to stay at Heuksa Inn there.

(Omitted)

I was unable to obtain the item Master Ok Chifung was looking for.

Instead, I bought several items myself. I’ll show them to you when we meet in person, so please don’t ask what they are.

And I also looked into what you mentioned.

To get straight to the point, I found someone who said they became stronger after taking medicine.

I secretly went to see this person, but Master Ok Chifung was already meeting with them.

Could it be that what Master Ok Chifung is looking for and what you asked me to investigate are the same thing?]

Through Mugyeol, Shin Ah confirmed that Ok Chifung was pursuing the Nameless Blood Powder.

And in the next letter, she learned information about the person Ok Chifung had met.

[He said he received the item through delivery. I pressed him about which Escort Agency he received it through, but got no answer. He showed the same reaction as Seomseo Iron Fist in the past and died.

(Omitted)

Miss, are you perhaps planning to do something dangerous?

If so, please let me handle it without fail. I cannot stop what you’re doing, so I’ll take care of all the dangerous parts.]

Mugyeol moved Shin Ah to tears several times through his letters.

And he grew steadier and stronger day by day as he received Shin Ah’s letters.

During this time, time continued to flow and Shin Ah grew rapidly.

She grasped Seomsu’s distribution network in her hands, officially recruited Escort Warriors, and expanded the Branch Office to three times its size.

It was an achievement she accomplished entirely through her own strength, refusing help from So Hyeokho and So Cheonrim.

Meanwhile, So Mando received the backing of Yuwon Pavilion’s full support and obtained an Escort Warrior jade plaque engraved with the number two.

After that, he successfully completed several escort missions commissioned by the Tang Family, but his achievements were overshadowed by Shin Ah’s and lost their luster.

And finally, Shin Ah also turned fifteen.

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