The Owner Of The Thousand Gold Coins Is A Military Official - Chapter 116

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Chapter 116

A brief silence settles in.

And Cheongun, the one who created that silence, simply closed the door again.

“…?”

Hayeon was doing her best to understand what was happening from outside.

Whether it meant to come in, or if there was some other meaning.

“Come in.”

Soon her brother’s voice was heard, and Hayeon entered inside.

“Why didn’t you come in?”

“…No. I was about to enter.”

“I see. As you just experienced, there will be much to learn. Sit down.”

After that, conversations that truly seemed like scholars discussing continued.

Just listening from the side was a great learning experience.

It seemed like he had invited them for a meal.

Having such conversations, time passed quickly.

As for the meal, well, when the time comes, they’ll surely eat on their own.

A time somewhat too late to call evening, yet somewhat too early to call night.

Father of Haweonje, who could be called the owner of all this.

The Head of the Family, who was heading home after finishing his work, was also informed that a guest had come to the house.

“He brought a guest…?”

“Yes. Head of the Family.”

Others might see it as somewhat frivolous, but the Head of the Family knew well that Haweonje was not that kind of person.

He had never once brought anyone directly.

A Third Rank Minister of Personnel.

One who was close to the center of power.

Therefore, he had taught him first what kind of people should be kept close.

What kind of person could he have brought as a guest?

“Someone of similar age to Gongja, said to be an examinee from Wonsi.”

“From where?”

“He said from a nameless place, but seemed unwilling to reveal it.”

“…Huh. Unwilling to reveal it?”

“Yes. He only said his name was Wun.”

“What a bold guest.”

If it were anywhere else, it wouldn’t be much to worry about, but not revealing who or where someone brought to the house was from didn’t feel very pleasant.

Nevertheless, the fact that the eldest son brought him to the house meant he was quite pleased with him.

Soon arriving near the house, everyone was waiting outside to greet the Head of the Family’s return.

“Husband. You’ve worked hard.”

“Not at all. Because I know my wife will take good care of things while I’m away, I can travel with peace of mind.”

“Father. I have returned after finishing the examination.”

“Yes, you’ve worked hard.”

“Father. You’ve worked hard today as well.”

“Yes, my daughter.”

I wondered if the blood flowing in one’s body would gradually lose its red color as one got closer to power, but it seems not everyone is like that.

Especially the way the Head of the Family looked at his daughter was quite special.

“I greet the Minister of Personnel. I am Cheongun, Patriarch of Cheongeumjang.”

“…Oho.”

At Cheongun’s words, not just the Head of the Family, but Haweonje was most surprised.

Cheongeumjang.

Wasn’t this a place with such ridiculous wealth that it could rival the Imperial Court in this world?

Cheongeumjang was in an atmosphere where it wasn’t very recognized despite the power and influence it possessed.

There was one reason.

Because they were merchants.

However, this was only true for those who didn’t know the power of that gold or those who had no such greed themselves.

The representative example of this was the Martial World.

Those who despised wealth itself and looked down on merchants.

“This is…a precious guest has come.”

“I’m grateful for the warm welcome.”

For whom was this meeting truly fortunate?

Since the Head of the Family had repeatedly said one must choose people carefully to meet, his standards and criteria for this were also clear.

It was something absolutely necessary on the path to power.

After already gaining all the power, its importance might relatively decrease.

‘Cheongeumjang…!’

Look at the attitude of those whose brains are made of internal energy in the Martial World.

Don’t they only regard Cheongeumjang as just a large merchant guild?

The second most important thing after people is gold, and gold has the quality of never betraying no matter what happens.

“…No. Have you eaten?”

“Not yet.”

“…Ah! I seem to have forgotten while discussing academic matters with Sohyeop Cheongun.”

“That won’t do. How about having a meal together?”

“It would be an honor.”

Cheongun’s conversation partner naturally shifted from Haweonje to the Head of the Family.

“Long ago, I personally went to Cheongeumjang. That was probably…when you weren’t even born yet.”

“I have confirmed it in the records.”

“Oh? You mean those old ones?”

“Yes. Since there was nothing else to read.”

“Huh…”

Nothing else to read.

Wasn’t this Cheongeumjang?

Though he didn’t think it would fall behind compared to any other place, Cheongeumjang’s overwhelming scale was truly comparable to the Imperial Court.

“Ah. Is your grandfather in good health? In my memory, that was when your grandfather was still the Patriarch.”

“Yes. Now he has passed the position to my father.”

“Haha. He must have no worries. Since Cheongeumjang’s future is so bright.”

“You flatter me.”

Dealing with Father of Haweonje wasn’t part of the plan.

However, since he had decided to spend that time anyway, he intended to use it most efficiently.

“I’d like to continue guiding you, but I need to change clothes.”

“Father. I’ll do it.”

“Yes. Do that.”

Soon Haweonje began guiding Cheongun again, and the Head of the Family disappeared briefly with his wife to change clothes.

“Was there anything unusual today?”

“No. Same as always.”

“More than that, the Patriarch of Cheongeumjang. I was quite surprised.”

“I was surprised too. People from Cheongeumjang are rarely seen.”

“Oh, and this is about the families that proposed to Yeon. This time too, ten places have requested marriage proposals…”

“Didn’t Yeon say she wanted to focus on her studies?”

“…You know. Those were just words to avoid political marriages.”

It doesn’t matter now.

Letting Hayeon do what she wants to do.

However, as they say, flowers don’t bloom for ten days.

To make that flower bloom even one more day before it might wither, Hayeon’s political marriage was absolutely necessary.

Where in the Imperial Court could a woman set foot?

“At least teach her martial arts. Why, didn’t you say so before? That her talent was quite good.”

“But still, how could a woman…”

“Birds are not meant to be caged and observed, but to be watched as they fly. When she leaves that cage, we’ll truly know whether she’s a bird or something else.”

In fact, all preparations had already been completed.

If she were to develop martial arts instead, there were ways for her to become a military officer.

“I’ve brought a master who previously taught martial arts in the Imperial Court, so it would be good to have another assessment.”

“…Yes. I just hope whatever path Yeonyi takes will lead to her happiness.”

“It certainly will. That’s why I’ve cultivated this power.”

Just as he finished changing clothes completely and was about to leave the room for a meal.

“Head of the Family. A guest has come to see you. He said he was Elder Jin.”

“Ah, it seems he’s arrived just in time. We have another guest to join us for the meal.”

Elder Jin.

Jingangwon, called Master Jin, stood alone in front of this massive manor with an indifferent expression.

“This waiting is making my knees ache.”

Just as that waiting was beginning to turn into displeasure.

None other than the Head of the Family himself came outside to greet Jingangwon.

“Master. Have you been well?”

“If there’s a blessing in old age, wouldn’t it be at least having a healthy body?”

“I apologize for keeping you waiting. Please come inside.”

The moment he entered with the Head of the Family.

“…!”

Jingangwon’s steps hesitated for a moment as he took one step inside.

“What’s wrong?”

“…Nothing.”

Was it his imagination?

He definitely felt something unusual.

“Today, my son happened to bring a guest. You’ve probably heard of him.”

“How could what a retired old man knows be important? If it helps the Ha Family, then that’s what should be done.”

“Thank you for your consideration. That guest is… ah, there he is.”

Who could that guest be?

Soon, Jingangwon turned his gaze in that direction and among the various gazes, met one particular gaze and couldn’t look away.

‘That child, could it be…’

The face wasn’t familiar.

However, that atmosphere was familiar.

A child he had only seen a few times long ago, but who had such a special atmosphere that he couldn’t forget even now.

And that familiarity wasn’t felt by Jingangwon alone.

‘…Familiar.’

Why does it feel familiar?

This was definitely an old man he was seeing for the first time.

Cheongun was also showing puzzlement at the strangely familiar feeling.

“I greet the Master. I am Haweonje.”

“…Yes. So you’re the child who will lead the Ha Family in the future.”

“I’ve heard much about the Master. It’s an honor to meet you.”

“I am Hayeon. It’s an honor to meet you, Master.”

“You resemble your mother and already show beautiful grace.”

“You flatter me.”

Finally, it was Cheongun’s turn.

“…Patriarch of Cheongeumjang. I am Cheongun.”

He still couldn’t identify the source of that familiarity.

However, seeing Jingangwon’s eyes, it seemed he had already recalled all his memories of Cheongun.

“…Yes. So we meet again like this.”

“Have you seen me before, Master?”

“I saw you when you were young.”

“…Beolmosesu?”

“…Ha! How do you remember something from that age?”

Do extraordinary people remember even their childhood days?

“Who would have thought the two guests already knew each other? Today seems to be a great occasion.”

Instantly, the protagonists of this gathering became these two people.

Light conversation continued during the meal, but there wasn’t much meaningful content.

In fact, there wasn’t much conversation for the two of them to share.

It was just surprising that Cheongun remembered.

The ones who really needed to have a long conversation were the Head of the Family and Jingangwon.

“Master. Beolmosesu, you say. May I ask what happened?”

“It’s exactly as it sounds. The previous Patriarch of Cheongeumjang came to me directly and said there was a talented child who needed help.”

“His talent was already determined at such a young age?”

“I thought so too. But do you know when that child formed his dantian?”

“Well, I don’t really know…”

“Five years old. Just five. At merely five years old, he created on his own what some people can’t obtain even after dedicating their entire lives.”

While the Head of the Family didn’t know much about martial arts, there was basic common knowledge that everyone knew.

Even applying just this, he could understand how absurd this was.

Moreover, the more knowledge one had about it, the more shocking it would be.

“Then, what level has he reached now?”

“Well, that would be the problem, if it is a problem.”

Why would it be a problem?

Could it be that there had been no further progress?

“How is it a problem…”

“It’s immeasurable.”

He was thoroughly hiding all of his power.

When the difference in level was too great, even hiding became meaningless, but since it was immeasurable, there was only one thing he could determine.

That his level wasn’t vastly different from his own.

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