The Granddaughter of the Manhyang Escort Agency Hides Her Magic - Chapter 28

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Chapter 28

Dang Mihee had seen Ok Chifung, the Huashan Sect member that Mount Hua cherished.

She was displeased with Chifung’s appearance, which coincided with the time when Shin Ah’s health had improved.

Feeling the cold atmosphere in the room, deep wrinkles formed between Cheonrim’s brows.

“Sister-in-law, what are you doing here?”

Shin Ah felt relieved.

‘It seems he didn’t hear what Aunt said.’

If Cheonrim had heard her talking about a child who devoured her mother, there would have been quite a commotion.

Then this matter could have reached So Hyeokho’s ears and become a big problem.

Unaware of Shin Ah’s thoughts, Cheonrim regretted leaving his post.

‘If I had known this would happen, I should have finished my conversation with Chifung after returning.’

Cheonrim crossed the room with a cold wind and stood protectively in front of Shin Ah.

He stared at Dang Mihee, who stood boldly as if she had taken over his daughter’s quarters.

His eyes clearly showed displeasure.

“It’s been a while. I heard there was a small quarrel among the children, so I came to check. I was worried about Shin Ah.”

Cheonrim inwardly scoffed at his sister-in-law’s words spoken with a calm expression.

Both dismissing the children’s fight as a small matter and claiming she was worried about Shin Ah were ridiculous.

“I’ll take care of Shin Ah myself, so please return now.”

Cheonrim turned around as if there was nothing more to say and knelt on one knee in front of Shin Ah.

Shin Ah naturally bent her waist and hung around Cheonrim’s neck.

Dang Mihee frowned at the sight of the obviously affectionate father and daughter.

“But who is this person? I feel like I’ve seen him somewhere before.”

Dang Mihee pointed at Chifung, pretending not to know him.

“He’s a guest who will be staying at Biwongak from today.”

When Cheonrim responded curtly, Chifung’s eyes narrowed.

Cheonrim wasn’t someone who openly displayed his likes and dislikes. Yet he was showing hostility close to enmity toward Dang Mihee alone.

‘There’s a story here. This is quite intriguing.’

Questions only multiplied in Chifung’s mind.

Dang Mihee looked at Chifung, who was lost in thought.

“If he’s a guest of Biwongak, we should treat him properly.”

She nodded toward Chifung.

“I’m Dang Mihee. I’m the wife of the Yuwon Pavilion master. Since you’re a guest of Biwongak’s master, you’re also my guest, so if you need anything, feel free to come to me anytime. Originally, guest hospitality is the wife’s duty, but Biwongak has no mistress. Unfortunately, she passed away early.”

Dang Mihee put on a regretful expression. She looked ready to shed a tear at any moment, but no one was fooled by her pretense.

‘What a tiresome woman.’

After defining Dang Mihee in one phrase, Chifung looked at Cheonrim. The dark clouds on his friend’s face were gradually thickening.

‘Troublesome.’

And she smelled of the Dang family.

‘Unpleasant.’

My friend’s enemy is my enemy, so let’s avoid associating with that woman.

Having made a quick decision, Chifung cupped his fists to maintain minimal courtesy.

“I’m called Ok Chifung.”

Finishing with just that, he passed by Dang Mihee and approached Mugyeol.

This was because Mugyeol had been staring at him with wide eyes without even breathing.

Chifung only thought to quickly greet the child before he suffocated.

Dang Mihee’s lips trembled as she was unintentionally ignored in the process.

“If you’ve said everything you wanted to say, please leave now, sister-in-law. Since Biwongak has no mistress, I must personally attend to our guest. I’m very busy.”

“Who do you think wanted to come here?”

Belatedly, Dang Mihee recalled her purpose for coming to Biwongak.

“I’m busy too. I came because I heard that the Biwongak master took our Mando. Where is our Mando?”

“Mando is in my quarters.”

Mando was in Cheonrim’s room, writing down the incident that occurred at Bogukgak on paper.

Cheonrim intended to make Mando rewrite it several times until he honestly wrote about his own wrongdoing.

This was a special measure taken by Cheonrim, who believed it was educationally better to make the child face his own mistakes rather than scolding and beating him.

It would also be an opportunity to reflect on his attitude of lying based on what was advantageous to him.

“There’s a class this afternoon. Mathematics, which any child of an escort agency should learn. He can’t miss it, so I’ll take him.”

Dang Mihee grabbed her flowing skirt as if ready to storm into Cheonrim’s quarters immediately.

“Sister-in-law, even if you go, you cannot enter my quarters. Don’t you know this?”

While Dang Mihee was free to come and go from Biwongak, entering the pavilion master’s quarters was impossible.

Perhaps if it were So Hyeokho, but entering the inner chambers of each pavilion without permission was not a right granted to her.

So taking Mando to Yuwon Pavilion without Cheonrim’s permission was impossible.

“I said he needs to attend class.”

“To become a good escort, you mean?”

“You’re stating the obvious.”

“Before that, he must first become a good person. I’ll send Mando when he’s ready to study, so please return this time.”

“Biwongak master!”

Dang Mihee couldn’t contain her anger and shouted loudly.

Cheonrim raised both eyebrows. It meant to speak if she had something to say.

Dang Mihee caught her angry breath and spoke.

“If you keep acting like this, I’ll tell Father. That the pavilion master is confining our Mando in Biwongak.”

“Confinement? You speak dangerously. Mando chose to remain in Biwongak himself.”

Dang Mihee wouldn’t believe it, but it was true. Cheonrim had clearly asked Mando.

‘Will you report this matter to the family head and receive punishment, or will you remain in Biwongak and write down the truth on paper?’

Mando, who found So Cheonrim less frightening than So Hyeokho, chose to remain in Biwongak and write down exactly what happened at Bogukgak.

Dang Mihee and Cheonrim’s gazes clashed fiercely in the air.

Realizing that Cheonrim had spoken the truth, Dang Mihee bit the inside of her mouth hard.

Even without knowing the detailed circumstances, it wouldn’t look good to the servants if Dang Mihee overturned Mando’s choice.

This was especially true considering that Mando would lead the escort agency in the future.

It was a situation where Dang Mihee had to step back.

‘I can’t just return like this.’

“Since Mando is my son, he must have made a wise choice. But speaking of a guest at Biwongak…”

Determined to at least scratch at Cheonrim’s insides, she trailed off with a smirk.

“How long has it been? I think this is the first time since Shin Ah was born. Will you be able to host properly? If it’s difficult, feel free to ask me comfortably.”

“That won’t be necessary. I’m telling you for the second time. Please leave now.”

“I want to leave, but I’m worried so my feet won’t move. Biwongak master, do you know this? Shin Ah seems lonely. She calls that stray cat-like child her friend. I’ll tell Ilbi to visit often.”

Cheonrim sighed deeply. He adjusted his hold on Shin Ah.

“Sister-in-law, since you’re here, let me speak clearly. And please make sure to convey this to Mando and Ilbi as well. Mugyeol is Shin Ah’s friend and a child belonging to Biwongak. From now on, any disrespect or bullying toward Mugyeol will be considered an insult to Biwongak.”

“Are you telling me to bow respectfully to a slave now?”

“Our Mugyeol isn’t a slave!”

Shin Ah, who had been quietly listening to the adults’ conversation, couldn’t bear it anymore and interjected. Dang Mihee glared at Shin Ah.

“Grandfather gave me the slave contract. I received it! Our Mugyeol isn’t a slave.”

Shin Ah straightened her body and spoke. Cheonrim firmly supported her back, worried she might fall backward.

“Shin Ah is right, sister-in-law. So please show minimum courtesy from now on. I won’t worry about Mando and Ilbi acting like beasts either. They must have learned well from you.”

It meant that if the children bullied Mugyeol once more, he would hold Dang Mihee responsible as well.

‘Even if he’s not a slave, a lowborn is still a lowborn! You’re threatening me just to defend one mere lowborn?’

Dang Mihee’s face turned bright red.

“I won’t see you off far. Farewell.”

Cheonrim quickly turned around and opened the door to Shin Ah’s quarters wide.

Dang Mihee’s trembling eyes caught sight of Shin Ah’s feet swinging cheerfully as she entered.

Dang Mihee slowly raised her gaze upward.

Dang Mihee and Shin Ah’s eyes met. Then Shin Ah smiled brightly and bowed her head politely.

Her ambiguous attitude—whether she was mocking or being courteous—made Dang Mihee’s blood pressure spike.

She sharply brushed down her skirt as if dusting off dirt from the hem.

“I’ll see you next time!”

Dang Mihee’s footsteps as she left Biwongak were quite fierce.

Having failed to achieve her purpose and returning empty-handed, Dang Mihee’s insides were boiling with anger.

‘The master of Biwongak has changed. Has he found something to rely on? Could it be related to the Huashan Sect? I need to find out exactly why that man came here and whether Mount Hua approved of this.’

If Cheonrim began exchanging with Mount Hua again, Baekrim’s position could become precarious.

Mount Hua would start entrusting packages to Manhyang Express again, and naturally, those escort missions would likely be handled by Cheonrim, who had been a lay disciple.

‘I can’t leave Biwongak as it is!’

Just when Baekrim had barely caught Hyeokho’s attention, Cheonrim’s rise was unacceptable.

Dang Mihee’s eyes glinted venomously.

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