The Granddaughter of the Manhyang Escort Agency Hides Her Magic - Chapter 29

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Chapter 29

“Little one, have you been living well all this time?”

Chifung’s forehead wrinkled as he joyfully embraced Mugyeol tightly. He looked back at Cheonrim.

“This child, why hasn’t he grown much?”

Born with a general’s build and with his qi channels properly opened, everything he ate should have gone to height and muscle, yet Mugyeol was much smaller than his peers.

He had roughly guessed at the training ground, but examining him properly, the condition was worse than expected.

“It’s my fault.”

Cheonrim said bitterly. Shin Ah, who had been nestled in his arms, raised her head.

Shin Ah also felt sorry that Mugyeol couldn’t eat well and didn’t grow properly, but there was no need to let Cheonrim be misunderstood.

“It’s not Dad’s fault. It’s the fault of other bad adults! Don’t say anything to our dad.”

“Taking your dad’s side, are you?”

Chifung let out a hollow laugh.

Shin Ah, who spoke her opinions clearly, was quite adorable.

However, contrary to his feelings, Chifung put on a stern expression.

“Butting into adult conversations.”

“I was stating facts. And you said if you don’t correct wrong things right away, big problems arise later.”

“That’s true. Who told you that?”

“Father!”

Shin Ah nestled back into Cheonrim’s arms and lifted her chin triumphantly. She looked like she was bragging about her dad.

Chifung looked back and forth between the father and daughter with annoyed eyes. Then seeing Cheonrim’s lips twitch, he frowned deeply.

‘Those two are ganging up on me, aren’t they?’

Feeling unnecessarily irritated, Chifung lifted Mugyeol up.

Having never held a child before, he roughly sat Mugyeol on his forearm. Naturally, Mugyeol’s body swayed greatly.

Chifung quickly grabbed the back of Mugyeol’s neck and said.

“You say something too.”

Mugyeol’s black pupils trembled.

Though Chifung raised his eyebrows giving him a hint, Mugyeol couldn’t say anything. His mind had gone blank.

Today Mugyeol had to overcome several waves of emotion.

He was angry because of Mando, moved by Shin Ah, and surprised to meet Chifung.

Big incidents had occurred one after another, unbelievable for a single day.

The child was mentally exhausted.

But not knowing this, Chifung kept shooting him hot glances.

Finally Mugyeol opened his mouth.

“Thank you.”

“What?”

At the unexpected thanks, all eyes turned to Mugyeol.

“Thank you for saving me, sir.”

Because of Mugyeol’s belated greeting that should have been given three years ago, the room suddenly became solemn. Everyone knew Mugyeol’s past.

Embarrassed, Chifung cleared his throat and turned Mugyeol’s chin to look at him.

“Hey, I left you here and went away, so what’s there to thank me for?”

Chifung secretly regretted the day he had to leave Mugyeol at the escort agency and depart urgently due to Mount Hua affairs whenever it came to mind.

The guilt from that time, which he had forgotten while living busily, revived upon seeing Mugyeol.

Yet the child was simply grateful to him.

Seeing how he hadn’t grown properly, life at the escort agency couldn’t have been comfortable.

“I’m grateful that such a distinguished person picked me up.”

What a sight, the way he talks.

The little one trying to squeeze tears from adult eyes!

“Look at this kid. You should resent me, how can you be grateful?”

“If I’m grateful, shouldn’t I say I’m grateful?”

Looking more, this one resembled Shin Ah too. Speaking his mind clearly like that.

Chifung liked Mugyeol.

“Are you really grateful?”

“Yes.”

Chifung nodded. He let out a deep sigh.

If the child’s thanks felt burdensome, instead of blaming him, he should properly bestow grace as an adult.

“Cheonrim.”

“Speak.”

“These children, I’ll make sure to solidify their basic fundamentals. Would it be alright if I teach them somewhat harshly?”

“Good!”

Shin Ah raised her hand and shouted. A moment of silence flowed at the child’s sudden reaction.

“I, I like it too!”

This time it was Mugyeol.

What do they know to say they like it?

At the cute children’s appearance, Chifung and Cheonrim smiled simultaneously.

“Prepare yourselves, you rascals!”

Even at Chifung’s threat, the children were simply delighted.

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Four days had passed since Chifung came to the escort agency.

Shin Ah had eagerly anticipated lessons, but he was nowhere to be heard from.

According to Cheonrim, Chifung was in the middle of planning cultivation.

In the meantime, he had checked Cheondo’s skills and smiled with satisfaction.

‘Our brother has talent, he just doesn’t apply himself.’

That’s why Shin Ah felt even more regretful about Cheondo’s tragic death in the past.

Sitting on the wooden floor swinging her legs and spending boring time, Shin Ah asked Danmi.

“What’s Mugyeol doing? Did he follow Teacher Ok again today?”

“Yes, he’s been taking that tiny child around all day. A few days ago he was making a fuss saying he was worried because he was so skinny.”

Chifung was really sociable.

Seeing how he had already become close with Danmi and comfortable enough to chat, his social skills could be called the best in Murim.

“There must be a reason. Any other news?”

While Shin Ah munched on sweets, Danmi chattered excitedly.

Shin Ah, who had been listening quietly, asked back.

“Ilbi and Mando haven’t come out of Yuwon Pavilion at all?”

“Yes. Rumors spread that they were severely scolded for what happened at Bogukgak.”

“Who scolded them?”

“It must have been the Yuwongak Master, right?”

Shin Ah snorted.

That was pure lies. In the past too, when incidents caused by Mando seemed like they might escalate, similar rumors would spread.

‘The Yuwongak Master is really angry this time. It’s no different from confining the young master to Yuwon Pavilion.’

But the reality was different. Ilbi and Mando were obviously resting while living in luxury.

‘Not studying, not cultivating, they must be having the time of their lives.’

Shin Ah’s cheeks puffed up greatly.

“Are you in a bad mood? I thought you’d be pleased.”

“Yeah, not really.”

The night Dang Mihee visited, Mando didn’t leave Biwongak until late at night.

From what Shin Ah heard, he went out trembling like a leaf, but what punishment he received from Cheonrim wasn’t revealed.

Since then, Mando had been staying only at Yuwon Pavilion, so there was no opportunity to probe.

‘Maybe my soft-hearted father went easy on him. Anyway, I need to teach that bastard So Mando a lesson! But it’s really hard to find an opportunity since So Baekrim and Dang Mihee are desperately protecting him.’

I should deal with him when the adults aren’t around, but when would be good?

Shin Ah was seriously pondering this.

“You’ll like this news!”

Danmi threw out the topic like a master drawing their secret weapon.

Shin Ah perked up her ears.

“What is it?”

“The Master said…”

“Grandfather did?”

So Hyeokho was paying special attention to this year’s escort warrior examination.

So for the past few days, he had been frantically busy holding meetings with the escort agency’s key figures about everything from the exam content to preparations.

What did he do now in the midst of all that?

“He fired the Bogukgak instructor.”

“What?”

“Ha Dowi was kicked out!”

From what Shin Ah remembered, the Captain had guarded Bogukgak for quite a long time.

His skills weren’t bad either, and he had groveled to Baekrim like a tongue in a mouth, so there was no reason for him to be kicked out of Bogukgak.

“Tell me the details.”

When Shin Ah even put down her sweets, Danmi carefully wiped her hands with a towel and continued speaking.

“What happened was, our Pavilion Master went to see the Master. He went and told him everything that happened at Bogukgak. And he said that since he had directly corrected Young Master Mando’s wrongdoing, he asked for measures to be taken regarding the Captain.”

“And then?”

“The Master said it would be difficult for now.”

It was a natural reaction from So Hyeokho.

Filling the vacancy at Bogukgak immediately wasn’t an easy task. It was even more so since it was a position that also taught the children of the So Family Estate.

Most escort warriors felt burdened by the job of teaching people who would lead the escort agency in the future.

Moreover, with the escort warrior examination coming up, everyone was busy.

But they couldn’t entrust the family’s children to just anyone either.

“But grandfather managed to make a decision?”

“It was more the Biwongak Master who made the bold decision than the Master.”

“Huh?”

“Do you know who the new Bogukgak education supervisor is?”

Danmi was grinning from ear to ear.

Shin Ah’s eyes narrowed as she looked at Danmi.

“Could it be…?”

Soon the child’s small lips burst open like a bursting balsam seed pod.

“Father?”

“Yes!”

“Father became the Bogukgak education supervisor?”

“Yes, Young Miss!”

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