The Heavenly Demon Cult’s Strongest Maid - Chapter 159

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Chapter 159

 

After all the juniors from the Cheongyeon Assembly left, only the two siblings from the Shinchang Yang Clan remained at the Dang Family.

 

Yang Gun-cheol, who had come to confront them about his granddaughter’s injury, suddenly left the siblings behind and returned first due to some incident at the main residence.

 

According to a Hae-dok Hall disciple, Yang Ha-rin refused to go with her grandfather. The reason was simple.

 

“I can’t go anywhere until all my bruises heal!”

 

Because of that, Yang Ja-seong ended up staying behind as well.

 

He had received strict orders from his grandfather to safely bring Yang Ha-rin back as soon as her face healed.

 

Yang Ja-seong, shocked by Mo Yong-cheong-a leaving without a word, had been drinking continuously in the guest hall ever since.

 

Even the cost of his drinks felt wasteful to me, but I planned to get it back from the Yang Family.

 

‘I should drink all the expensive liquor they have.’

 

Given Yang Ha-rin’s boastful personality, she would obviously bring out only premium alcohol without me even asking.

 

She’d go on about how much it costs and all that.

 

I had learned how to handle alcohol poisoning from Eok I-geon, so now I had nothing to fear when it came to drinking.

 

It wouldn’t be bad to become a proper heavy drinker while I’m at it.

 

So all that’s left is convincing Grandmother?

 

‘Hmm.’

 

No one knew yet that I was planning to follow Yang Ha-rin to the Shinchang Yang Clan.

 

Even I thought it was too sudden a decision, so I had no idea what excuse to make.

 

‘Should I just go with a direct approach in times like this?’

 

After pacing in front of Grandmother’s room for a moment, I entered with a “whatever happens, happens” attitude.

 

“Grandmother.”

 

“Oh my, my dear child. Coming back from training again today?”

 

“Of course. My speed at throwing hidden needles is no joke now, right? I might even be faster than you, Grandmother.”

 

“Is that so?”

 

Even at my provocation, Grandmother just chuckled and picked up her brush.

 

“But what are you doing, Grandmother?”

 

“What else? I’m trying to write a letter.”

 

“A letter? Don’t tell me it’s to Uncle Gong Pae-cheon?”

 

“I finally have some free time.”

 

The paper on the table was blank.

 

Seeing that she’d been cooped up in her room all day but hadn’t written a single character, it seems our grandmother has no talent for romance either.

 

“What are you worrying about, Grandmother? Just write that you miss him.”

 

“What?”

 

“Are you going to play hard to get at this point? That’s not right. Nothing gets through like sincerity. You should always be honest when it comes to love.”

 

“…Really?”

 

“That’s right. Your granddaughter knows about these things, so trust me.”

 

Though I may be perpetually single, I was a Korean woman trained by K-dramas and K-movies.

 

I’d seen countless couples break up over trivial misunderstandings. It was all because they weren’t honest with each other.

 

“But how do you know about such things?”

 

“…Huh?”

 

“Someone who’s never even dated once is trying to teach this old woman?”

 

“No, I may not have dated, but…”

 

“You don’t even know who has feelings for you, how ridiculous.”

 

Who says I don’t know!

 

I know because Eok I-geon confessed to me!

 

But if I brought this up, there was a 58,000 percent chance Grandmother would catch me and I wouldn’t escape until tonight.

 

In times like this, you just have to go for it.

 

“Grandmother, I’ve decided to go to the Shinchang Yang Clan!”

 

“…Why would you go there?”

 

“I’m going to go with Yang Ha-rin when she’s discharged.”

 

“But why would you!”

 

“Why? Obviously to see how rich people live!”

 

“…What?”

 

The reason was a bit weak, but I decided to push through with it.

 

“Yang Ha-rin kept bragging about the Shinchang Yang Clan like crazy. She said compared to their manor, the Dang Family is like an ant’s nostril. When I heard that, I got pissed off, didn’t I?”

 

“And so?”

 

“I said I’d go see for myself with my own eyes! If she’s lying, I’ll throw hidden needles at her again.”

 

“Stop lying and tell me the real reason.”

 

“The real reason?”

 

“Do you think I don’t know you? Seolha, you have absolutely no talent for lying.”

 

That’s not true. I do have talent.

 

It’s just that Shin Geum is particularly perceptive.

 

“Ah, I just have my reasons! Grandmother just needs to wish me a safe trip, why do you need to know everything?”

 

“…Who are you going with?”

 

Oh, I can finally see resignation in Grandmother’s eyes.

 

This is definitely a sign of permission!

 

“With Young Master, and Cheon-gang and Seo-ryeon as escorts?”

 

“Then there’s nothing to worry about.”

 

“Why worry? Am I a child?”

 

“Then are you an adult?”

 

Well, not exactly, but anyway!

 

“You’re giving permission, right Grandmother?”

 

“You must have your reasons for going, but you have to come back right after you finish your business, okay? If you’re late, I’ll come running right over.”

 

“Wise words! I’ll just take a quick look at their house, stay for just a day or two, and come straight back! After thoroughly mocking them.”

 

“I’ll talk to your father and Master Tak, so you keep your mouth shut. Those men will never give you permission.”

 

I know, I know.

 

I was planning to leave secretly from the two grandfathers anyway.

 

I’ll get scolded later, but this trip to the Shinchang Yang Clan was a golden opportunity for me.

 

The key to dragging Namgung Cheon and Moryong Gil into the mud was there.

 

A few days later.

 

Wow, how many carriages are there?

 

I gasped seeing the number of carriages lined up in front of the main gate.

 

“What are you so surprised about?”

 

Yang Ha-rin raised her nose and explained nonchalantly.

 

“This is the travel carriage, that’s the luggage carriage, the one behind is for sleeping when camping, then there’s the kitchen carriage, and lastly the carriage for the main family disciples.”

 

Wow, I really didn’t expect it to be this much.

 

Yang Ha-rin, you’re really a formidable opponent, aren’t you?

 

This feels like an immature third-generation chaebol descending into the martial arts world.

 

It was absurd that she came all the way to Sichuan with all this.

 

“I actually came with a reduced load, you know?”

 

Yang Ha-rin went on complaining about what was missing and how inconvenient it was.

 

“I’m getting on first.”

 

Yang Ja-seong irritably passed by his sister and got on the carriage first.

 

Are you an alcoholic?

 

He should at least cure his alcohol poisoning before coming – the smell of alcohol was terrible.

 

“He’s pathetically hopeless!”

 

Yang Ha-rin grumbled while glaring at Yang Ja-seong’s back, displeased with her brother who was dejected because of a woman, but her voice was very quiet.

 

“We’re all ready.”

 

“Why did it take so long… Ahem. Long?”

 

Yang Ha-rin, who had been getting irritated at her subordinate’s report, suddenly composed her voice.

 

Her gaze turned to my side.

 

At some point, Eok I-geon had approached.

 

What’s this, Yang Ha-rin?

 

The fever has gone away, so why is your face turning red again?

 

…Are you also a face-chaser?

 

Tsk, since we’re in the same situation, I can’t say anything.

 

If she could remain calm looking at Eok I-geon’s face at that age, that would truly be more remarkable.

 

“I apologize, Miss. The preparations were a bit delayed.”

 

The subordinate who came to report bowed down to his waist in apology.

 

“I am Heo Dae-sam, leader of the Poison Dragon Squad in charge of escort. I will keep you safe.”

 

The man greeted me and Eok I-geon once again.

 

Unlike Yang Ha-rin, he was a very polite person.

 

‘I’ll apologize in advance. I’m sorry.’

 

Imagining what would happen in a few days, I already felt sorry for Heo Dae-sam.

 

‘But no one will get hurt.’

 

“Then we’ll depart.”

 

At Heo Dae-sam’s signal, Yang Ha-rin took the lead as she, I, Eok I-geon, and Cheon-gang and Seo-ryeon boarded the carriage.

 

Whether it was a specially made carriage, the seats and backrests were so soft it felt like riding in a first-class train car.

 

And before long, I understood why so many carriages were needed.

 

I had roughly guessed, but Yang Ha-rin wouldn’t even eat, let alone sleep inside if an inn was even slightly shabby.

 

Simply put, this great young lady wouldn’t touch anything that wasn’t a Michelin restaurant, and wouldn’t sleep anywhere that wasn’t a 5-star hotel.

 

Rather than that, she intended to use what was essentially a camping car.

 

So did I dislike it?

 

No way, not at all.

 

From the perspective of traveling together, it was extremely convenient.

 

Thanks to the Shinchang Yang Clan’s cook, delicious food was prepared everywhere we went. It was confusing whether we were on the roadside or in a high-end restaurant.

 

This was the first time in my life I had experienced such luxurious and extravagant travel.

 

“Don’t most people usually travel like this?”

 

Yang Ha-rin’s bragging time had started again.

 

She was a child who liked to show off that only she was special in this way.

 

“It’s okay.”

 

Huh?

 

“There’s nothing to be embarrassed about.”

 

About what?

 

“You could be poor, you know.”

 

Ah, so I’m the poor one?

 

“There can’t be only rich people in the world.”

 

I don’t know about that, but I have more money than you?

 

“Hey.”

 

If I kept listening to this, my ears would get calluses.

 

“You get told you’re annoying a lot, don’t you?”

 

“No. This is the first time I’m hearing it?”

 

“Everyone’s really good at social life.”

 

“But why? Am I annoying?”

 

“You didn’t know?”

 

Yang Ha-rin’s expression changed as if she really didn’t know. But it wasn’t like she was shocked.

 

“It’s okay. You can consider being annoying as not having one thing.”

 

“Why?”

 

“My grandfather said that if a person is too perfect, they lack humanity.”

 

Ah, yes. Did he say that?

 

The child was so serious that I had no words to respond with.

 

Had she developed some affection, even if grudging, from visiting Detoxification Hall for sick calls every day?

 

I was simply amazed at myself for now finding even this Yang Ha-rin cute.

 

Such luxurious travel continued for several days.

 

Following the main road, we finally left Sichuan and entered Shaanxi.

 

‘It’s about time to start.’

 

Just as I was gauging the timing.

 

“What kind of bastards are you!”

 

The carriage came to an abrupt stop and Poison Dragon Squad leader Heo Dae-sam’s angry voice echoed from outside.

 

‘Good, they’re here!’

 

I hid my pleased expression and opened the window to look outside.

 

A group of people with weapons was surrounding us.

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