The Youngest Son of the Eunhae Merchant Group - Chapter 247

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The Youngest Son of the Eunhae Trading Company Chapter 247

Chapter 247. Seon-mi’s Wedding Ceremony (2)

Won Gyeong wasn’t the only one who heard that sound.
“Huh? What was that?”
“Probably some beast prowling around this area.”
“A beast? What kind of beast? This is the marketplace street.”
“…!”
Those who realized the truth flinched, and the warehouse door where they stood was smashed to pieces.
“Stop moving!”
Beyond that door emerged four warriors and a young nobleman standing among them.
The moment my eyes met his gaze, I felt a chill despite the height of summer.
“If you move from this moment on, you will die.”

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With Geumryeong’s help, I was able to locate where Won Si-gang was, and I rushed there urgently.
However, the place Geumryeong guided me to was unexpectedly a marketplace street lined with shops.
I heard they had already searched this place quite thoroughly?
But since Geumryeong had never been wrong about such matters, we followed him toward the warehouse in the back.
I sensed the presence of several people.
And a distinctly palpable killing intent!
As I urgently smashed through the warehouse door and entered, Won Si-gang was bound to a pillar.
Seeing the man who should soon be married and spending happy times in that state, anger surged within me unbidden.
At that moment, someone moved toward Won Si-gang.
Simultaneously, Lee Pil Warrior and Jin Yu Warrior moved.
Thunk—!
Thwack—!
Lee Pil Warrior’s throwing knife pierced his arm.
Jin Yu Warrior’s dagger embedded itself in his leg, piercing through to the wall behind.
“Ugh….”
“Why did you ignore my warning?”
I turned to face the remaining two men.
“Aaaahhh!”
“Kyaaahhh!”
They screamed and rushed toward me, and I drew Eun Moo-geom and subdued them effortlessly.
Scrape—!
Slash—!
They collapsed, slashed across their ribs and shoulders. Fury etched across their faces.
“So why did you do such a thing?”
The answer came not from them, but from Won Si-gang.
“They say it was out of resentment toward my grandfather.”
“…?”
“They claim their family was ruined because of my grandfather.”
What was that supposed to mean?
The Won Yi-bu Si-rang’s Residence may have been somewhat arrogant, but they were not the sort of family to scheme against others or engage in such treachery.
Was there something I didn’t know about?
Regardless, detaining innocent people like this was unacceptable.
“Restrain them.”
“Yes!”
Seo-woo Warrior immediately stepped forward and sealed their pressure points, rendering them immobile.
In the meantime, I approached Won Si-gang and untied his bonds.
“Are you alright?”
“Ah, yes. I’m fine. Thank you so much for saving me.”
“I’m relieved you’re safe. Seon-mi has been very worried.”
“What? You know Miss Seon-mi?”
“Of course.”
I smiled as I answered.
“I’m her cousin.”
“Gasp!”
He was startled and bowed his head to me.
“I-it’s an honor to meet you.”
His shoulders trembled as he looked at me.
He must have been terrified.
Indeed, he’d nearly died—of course he would be frightened.
I could see a dagger had been lodged right beside his face.
“Please take good care of our Seon-mi.”
“O-of course! I will make her happy!”
“And don’t worry her again.”
“Understood. This will never happen again.”
“I like that.”
Then I heard the sound of a group approaching.
“Gyeong!”
“Young Master!”
These were the people Yeo Eung-am Warrior had brought.
I stepped back. This was their moment to reunite.
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A short while later.
I made my way to Won Si-gang’s residence.
His family had invited me to their home, having heard that I had saved him.
While they certainly intended to express their gratitude, they were likely also curious about how I had managed to find him.
I was seated in the Guest Reception Room and served tea.
Upon tasting it, I realized it was exceptionally expensive tea.
This was Longjing tea worth the same as silver of equal weight—was it not?
I could tell they were treating me with considerable generosity.
“I truly cannot thank you enough. You are the savior of my Gyeong’s life.”
I smiled at the sincere words of Yuan Vice Minister.
“It was fortunate that I could rescue him in time, and that fortune came from heaven’s grace.”
“That grace came through your efforts. But I believe I saw you at Seon-mi’s house earlier, did I not?”
He was already calling Seon-mi by the title of bride.
“Yes, the situation was urgent at the time, so I was unable to introduce myself properly. I am Eun Seo-ho, the third Small Guild Master of the Eunhae Trading Company, and Seon-mi’s cousin on her mother’s side.”
“Then you are the groom’s family relation?”
“Yes, I am her aunt’s side.”
“Now that you mention it, I have heard things about you.”
Yuan Vice Minister continued.
“You were entrusted by the Emperor with the sale of the Jakpung device, were you not?”
“That is correct.”
“And you were known as Seon Hyeop Mi-rang, if I recall?”
Ugh!
To hear that name here of all places…
“That is far too much credit.”
“Not at all.”
Yuan Vice Minister shook his head.
“Judging by the fact that you saved my son, that reputation is hardly excessive.”
He continued speaking.
“But how did you come to know that Gyeong was being held in that place?”
“Ah, that too was a matter of good fortune.”
I proceeded with my explanation.
“I happened to be passing through that area when something seemed amiss. I noticed light coming from what I knew to be a warehouse that had long fallen into disuse. So I ventured to investigate on a hunch, and that is how I found him.”
“I see. You possess both an excellent memory and remarkable observational skills!”
I could not tell him that I had asked Geumryeong to find the location, so I offered this explanation instead. Fortunately, Yuan Vice Minister accepted my words without hesitation.
“Truly, this must be the work of destiny.”
Yuan Vice Minister clasped his fists in gratitude toward me.
“In any case, I express my thanks to you once more.”
I quickly returned the gesture with a respectful bow.
“I’ve put my sincerity into this.”
He brought over a box from beside him and pushed it toward me.
“Please, there’s no need for this.”
“Don’t shame my gesture. This is something you deserve to receive.”
Whatever was inside looked far from ordinary.
With him insisting like this, I couldn’t very well refuse.
“Very well. I’ll accept your kindness.”
I pulled the box toward me and asked carefully.
“But what on earth was the reason those brothers acted that way? I heard they harbored a grudge against the elder of this household.”
His expression turned bitter at my words.
“That was a misunderstanding.”
“A misunderstanding? So they tried to kill Seon-mi’s future husband based on a misunderstanding?”
He nodded heavily.
“They were brothers from a fallen clan. And the one who brought ruin to their family wasn’t my father, but another man who shared his name.”
“….”
“Since Gyeong-i came through unharmed, we simply let them go, but they turned themselves in to the authorities.”
“….”
Something left a bitter taste in my mouth.
Then why didn’t this happen in my previous life?
Seon-mi’s wedding was in the sixth month.
Ah, if they came to the capital in the seventh month this time for revenge?
Then everything falls into place.
The civil service exam is in the eighth month, so the Hanlin Academy would be maintaining night watches.
The position of Lecturer is one where one delivers lectures to the Emperor.
Someone with such extensive knowledge would have been conscripted for exam preparation.
This time, with the wedding in the seventh month, he wasn’t conscripted, which is why they could abduct him.
In my previous life, if he’d been conscripted for exam preparation, he wouldn’t have been able to leave the palace to prevent cheating.
The fact that no incident occurred afterward means the misunderstanding must have been resolved in the interim.
So ultimately, it was my intervention that caused this.
Still, fortunately the matter was resolved, and I even received a gift in return.
Moreover, since I saved Won Si-gang, I’m Seon-mi’s maternal cousin, so they’ll treat me better from now on.

With my conversation with Won Yi-bu Si-rang’s concluded, I made my way back to the Yeonjun Trading Company.
I needed to explain the situation to my aunt’s family as well.
The Won Yi-bu Si-rang’s Residence and the Yeonjun Trading Company were closer than I’d expected.
It was only about half an hour’s walk.
When I arrived at the Yeonjun Trading Company, everyone was waiting for me in the courtyard.
“Seo-ho!”
My aunt rushed toward me.
“What on earth happened? I received word from Seon-mi’s groom’s family residence. You saved Won’s son?”
“Yes, that’s correct.”
I nodded.
“Please, come inside and compose yourselves. I’ll explain everything.”
At my words, everyone moved into the Guest Reception Room. It was the largest space available.
And I explained the situation to them all.
“….”
A brief silence fell over the room.
It was Seon-mi who broke that silence.
“So, my husband is definitely safe? You saved him, older brother.”
“Yes.”
“Oh my… Thank you. Thank you so much. Older brother. *sob*….”
Seon-mi burst into tears.
The tension she’d been holding melted away, and the tears came flooding out.
I handed her a handkerchief and spoke.
“Stop now! The wedding is only days away—are you planning to walk down the aisle with a puffy face?”
“Oh, no, *sniff*! No, I’m not….”
“So stop it right now.”
“…Yes. *sniff*.”
“Phew….”
Beside me, my uncle let out a sigh of relief and expressed his gratitude.
“In any case, I’m truly grateful.”
“As I said, I was simply fortunate.”
“In all my years of experience, I’ve learned that fortune favors certain people. And you’re one of those fortunate souls. The fact that you were here in Beijing was nothing short of a miracle.”
I felt the same way.
In any case, to properly handle the incidents arising from the changes I’d made, I needed to be more vigilant and observant of my surroundings.
“Still, it was all for the sake of revenge… a revenge that had lost its purpose.”
My grandfather’s expression grew sorrowful.
“I know something of that matter. That incident caused that family’s downfall.”
“Then, the one who brought down that family was….”
“They were exterminated about six years ago.”
“…!”
“The Current Emperor summoned them to the capital, and they were ambushed on the way to Beijing. When that was exposed….”
“I see.”
“It’s a pity, isn’t it? That’s probably why they say revenge is such a fleeting thing.”
“….”
I smiled bitterly at my Grandfather’s words.
Because one of the driving forces keeping me alive right now was revenge itself.
Revenge against the Baekcheon Trading Company and the Murim Alliance.
My Grandfather said that revenge was a fleeting thing….
Yes, perhaps that’s true.
But if I don’t take revenge on those who stole lives with their blades and took everything that I and the people of the Eunhae Trading Company had built….
I would face the same outcome as back then once more.
So my revenge isn’t just about the past—it’s also to prevent myself from suffering the same fate in the future.
Anyway, the Murim Alliance has been quiet lately….
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I returned to my temporary residence.
My Uncle and Aunt had told me to get some rest, but I had matters to attend to tonight as well.
“By the way, what exactly is this?”
At Palgap’s words, I turned my head to look at the box placed on the table.
It was the box that Won Yi-bu Si-rang had given me earlier, but I hadn’t opened it there.
“Hmm….”
Geumryeong, who had emerged from my sleeve at some point, was drooling profusely while staring at the box.
“Hey! Geumryeong! You’re drooling on the box!”
“Chirp! Chirp!”
“This won’t do. Here, eat this instead.”
I quickly pulled out a silver coin and held it out. After all, thanks to this little creature, I was able to find Won Si-gang.
That much was worth it.
Fortunately, Geumryeong seemed satisfied, swallowing the silver coin eagerly before sprawling out contentedly.
I chuckled at the sight of Geumryeong, then slowly opened the lid of the box.
“Huh….”
Now I understood why Geumryeong had been so tempted.
“A key?”
Inside was a key made of gold.
And a letter was enclosed with it. I took out the letter first and unfolded it.

[First, I’m truly grateful for saving my son. As I pondered how to repay you, I recalled this golden key that came into the Won Family long ago.
I haven’t yet discovered what this key opens.
But since it’s made of gold itself, I thought it would serve as a modest token of my gratitude.]

A key made of gold….
I placed it in my secret vault. Since he was giving it to me, it felt awkward to return it.
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A few days later.
The Yeonjun Trading Company’s banquet began with loud fanfare and a joyous lion dance.
It was Seon-mi’s wedding ceremony.
“Congratulations.”
“Thank you.”
“We’re honored by this auspicious occasion for your family.”
“Thank you. The preparations are humble, but we hope you enjoy the festivities.”
My Uncle and Aunt were busy greeting the arriving guests.
Then I spotted three men in the distance.
Dressed as merchants, they were members of the Geumui Guard that Jin-yeong Great Swordmaster had mentioned.
“Over here!”
I quickly called them over and naturally introduced them to my Aunt and Uncle as my guests.
“Who are these gentlemen?”
“Ah, they are the guests I mentioned to you before.”
At my words, my Uncle’s eyes brightened slightly as he cupped his fists in greeting.
“Thank you for coming.”
“Congratulations.”
After exchanging greetings, we took seats in a corner.
“Thanks for this.”
“No need for such courtesy.”
“By the way, he really came.”
“Sir?”
At my question, one of the three Great Heroes from the Geumui Guard pointed to a man seated in the distance.
“That man is the one we’re supposed to be watching this time.”

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