As Prophet - Chapter 135
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Episode 135. Gangnyeongjeon
The party moved from the Pyeonjeon to the Gangnyeongjeon. A group of eunuchs and court ladies followed them. As they left the gate, another group of court ladies followed them, numbering more than a dozen.
“Is it like this originally?”
The new king chuckled.
“It wasn’t like this originally, but there are many. I attached them because I needed information. That’s the Gyo Tae-jeon Nain. That’s the Crown Prince’s, and that’s… … Ahem. The places where palace maids work don’t change easily. It’s decided when they first enter the palace, and they stay there almost for life. That’s why the palace maids’ loyalty is really amazing. If the person I serve does well, I do well too. Many of them will probably leave the palace. I don’t know for sure, but the lives of palace maids who leave the palace are not so easy. Many of them can’t adapt to society, and so they spend their old age in misery with little wealth. Well, it’s a general case, but that’s why their number has increased. It’s to gauge the threat of leaving the palace that will come to them.”
“I see. I thought it was just a role.”
“If you change palaces or courts, there are difficulties. In terms of civilian roles, there are maids who do sewing and maids who do laundry. They belong to each palace and court. However, if the owner of the palace disappears, most of them will also leave the palace.”
“If we don’t do that, this situation will end.”
“It is their law. It is not something a king can change arbitrarily.”
Dalcheon stood in front of the king, blocking the door leading into the courtyard of Gangnyeongjeon.
“for a moment.”
“why?”
Dalcheon stopped and the king hesitated. Dalcheon did not answer and shouted forward.
“Come out!”
The soldiers guarding the left and right sides of the gate leading into Gangnyeongjeon tilted their heads.
“damage!”
Dalcheon shouted, but it was too late. The soldier in front of the door was struck by a sword flying from behind and fell. A black shadow fell from under the small roof and screamed, and two very thin people poured forward from behind the open door.
“Die!”
Two blades flew towards the new king. He was wearing the Urimwi costume. Dalcheon blocked the swords with a light movement of the sword. He struck the open chest of the one with the back of his sword, and struck the waist of the one who was turning to the side with the back of his sword. The one who was hit in the chest stopped breathing and fell down weakly, and the one who was hit in the side fell sideways and was unable to move.
The soldiers of the Royal Guard who had been gathered far behind came running, but there was still some distance between them.
“Save His Majesty!”
“Stop the enemy!”
The reason the distance they had to shorten felt so infinitely long was because they couldn’t reach it in time.
The three men who remained behind rushed forward. The maids behind the king’s procession screamed and scattered in all directions. Some were unable to escape and just crouched in place. The guards who were far behind rushed forward, but there was a distance between them.
One of them attacked Dalcheon, and the other two turned to the side. He turned his waist to avoid the sword that was coming at him, and quickly got close, and struck the philtrum of the one with his elbow.
“Ahh!”
He took a step back, stretched out both arms, and stood right next to the king, blocking the path of the men who had returned to the side. One of them aimed his sword in front of Dalcheon, while the other aimed at the king who was hiding behind Dalcheon.
“Kiyooooooo!”
The guy in front quickly rushed forward. He threw his body without thinking about defense, as if he was trying to create an opportunity for the guy behind him. If he faced the enemy as it was, he would be attacked by the enemies in front and behind him. Dalcheon grabbed the king’s body and spun around to change positions. He avoided the guy’s sword by changing two steps and stood next to him.
The look of surprise in the eyes of the man who had been swinging his sword grew larger.
Dalcheon’s sword, standing next to him, carelessly cut the man’s waist. Bright red blood gushed out. He fell to the ground with the force of his lunge, unable to get up. Blood gushed out from the man’s waist as he fell.
Meanwhile, the one who was trying to attack the other side was left alone, and he was aiming at the distance like a person who was impatient, increasing and decreasing his stride. A look of bewilderment crossed the face of the one who was left alone. It was because he had missed his chance. It was a huge difference. He couldn’t even touch the collar.
While the belatedly arrived guards rushed in and subdued the man, the group ran into the courtyard of Gangnyeongjeon. The palace maids, who had been crouching and closing their eyes, followed them belatedly and hurriedly.
“What? How can they be in the palace?”
“Assassination. There will probably be more. I think that’s the easiest way.”
“… … .”
“When moving to Gangnyeongjeon, I tried to distance myself from the escort. I saw the opportunity well. They know the palace well.”
The new king looked back. The distance created when the court ladies followed behind was quite long. The distance between him and the escort soldiers following behind was bound to be far.
“You’re waiting for this moment… … . And now you’re even doing this in the palace.”
“That’s fortunate.”
“This time, I wasn’t afraid because you were there.”
“… … .”
“I wonder if His Majesty has also suffered from such threats?”
“I will ask you when I have a chance.”
It’s just a formality. There’s no way the opportunity will arise. The two walked side by side. It was unprecedented.
“But why did you ask me to come with you? Did you perhaps foresee this threat in advance?”
“No. I just wanted to show you the Gangnyeongjeon Hall, but thanks to you, you saved my life.”
“This is the first assassination attempt since I ascended the throne. I think they’re trying to stab me.”
“Yeoui? Eunmyeon?”
“yes.”
“… … .”
“I expected there to be battles all over the palace… … . There will probably be more.”
The king stopped walking and stood facing Dalcheon.
“Then what were you planning to do with this king?”
“I saw these guys coming in and tried to pick them off one by one.”
“Oh, my! This is so embarrassing.”
“Well, I can’t tell you everything, and I’m not sure either… … .”
“Did you expect that?”
“Yes. I thought they would try to stab them in some way. I thought they would come in larger numbers. I sent out a lot of my guards. I guessed that there was a gap in the palace defenses and that they might come in using that gap. But it seems they are not far off from what I expected.”
My chief of staff, Jo Dong-gil, came running with a flustered look.
“Your Majesty, it was my fault.”
“Yes, I know. It was your fault.”
“Your Majesty, please punish me.”
“I think we need to be reprimanded to work harder. Control access, increase the number of guards, and postpone unnecessary work.
“Try to identify the assassins who are infiltrating the palace. Another way would be to issue a new priest to enter and leave the palace.”
The king’s command was quickly followed, and those entrusted with the mission dispersed.
“Please ask the Chief Inspector to come.”
“Yes.”
The eunuch bowed. While the king went up to the main hall of Gangnyeongjeon, Dalcheon quickly looked around. He sighed and shook his head as he looked at the court ladies kneeling in the floor, rooms, and doors. There were too many court ladies, and they were everywhere. If even one or two of them harbored evil intentions, the king’s life and death would be at a crossroads. He finally realized why they had to be the king’s people.
Despite the assassination incident just now, the king who entered Gangnyeongjeon was overcome with emotion. The time he had to kneel down and be scolded seemed to have passed by in an instant. Now, he stood in the opposite position and thought back on the past events. His heart sank at the thought that he had truly been a mean father.
When I searched for Dalcheon, I found myself wandering around the place as if it were my own room. There was no hostility, but what should I call this place where the air was cold? I felt like I knew the reason deep in the hearts of those who ascended the throne and changed palaces. Of course, it would have been right to be in Bukgung, but for various reasons, they were in Changgyeonggung or Deoksugung.
As the merchant ordered the asura to be brought in and many court ladies were lined up, the royal secretary came in.
“Your Majesty, I have come running as ordered.”
“Change all the brides and grooms.”
“yes?”
“There was a group of assassins. They were dressed as Urimwi. I need to check if they are Urimwi or not, but I plan to control their entry. I need to prevent anyone without a priest from entering.”
“Your Majesty, then what about those outside now?”
The king snickered. The true intention of the chief secretary, who said that was the reason, was suspicious. He had guessed that this guy was not in league with them, but that he had cooperated with them a lot when necessary. Now that he had even come to the Jurchen side, it would be like selling out the country.
“You’re not going to do it?”
The king’s orders are strict. He may be trying to take advantage of the new king’s ignorance.
“No. How could I disobey Your Majesty’s orders? If they used the bride to get in, they will use it again even if you issue a new one.”
“If we can cut that number in half, that’s a good thing. Hurry up.”
“I will take your orders. Any other instructions you may have… .”
“Just give it a go and get it done.”
“Respect your name!”
As Do Seung-ji walked out, Dal-cheon followed him, making a noise. He walked right next to him like a close friend, so Do Seung-ji, who was in a hurry because he had received the order, stopped walking.
“You heard? I don’t know why they keep sending assassins. Do you have any idea?”
“How would a servant know? I will only do as I am told.”
“And then the king changed. You don’t want him to change again, do you?”
He speaks so shamelessly about uncomfortable things. The chief secretary makes a noise and changes his expression. It is not the same face he had when he bowed before the king.
“How could that be? I think there is some misunderstanding. If you could tell me directly what you think, it would be helpful.”
The polite tone is due to Dalcheon’s different status than before.
“It’s Yeo-ui’s hand and foot, so why do you think it was left like that?”
“Yes? No. I am not anyone’s servant. I am a Do Seung Ji who is to be the eyes, mouth, and ears of Your Majesty.”
“Hehe! I know everything, but do you think I wouldn’t know if you tried to avoid it?”
“No. They are not Yeoui’s limbs.”
“Don’t you know why he keeps sending assassins?”
“How would I know?”
“Because we’re a group? You should know since we’re in the same group.”
“No. I don’t even know that person, and he’s not even my friend.”
“That’s what you call him. We say, ‘That guy, that bastard.’ Repeat after me, that bastard.”
“It is wrong to insult someone you don’t know… … .”
“That’s rude. Hahaha. You seem busy, so go and take care of business. I just confirmed that Master Do Seung-ji knew about the existence of Yeo-ui and never dared to refer to her as that brat.”
“How could that be… … .”
Do Seung-ji’s words were not continued because Dalcheon was not visible for a while.
I was worried that I would have to run straight to the king and report it, but if he said no, that would be the end of it. I looked at the direction the bastard had disappeared in with a serious look in my eyes and then turned around.
* * *
Meanwhile, the inner chamber of the Jeon family was crowded with people since dawn. This was because Ilseong-gun came running with his men. As soon as he entered, he looked behind him. This was because the feeling of something hanging on his leg, even though there was nothing, did not go away.
“I want to see an adult.”
The guard guarding the door moved to the side without saying a word. Every time I see him, I think he is really arrogant. When people talk, he has to answer this or that, but he just gets out of the way.
As he was trying to go inside, he blocked the path of those who were trying to follow him. But he didn’t say anything. Ilseong-gun shook his head.
“Just wait.”
“yes.”
You have to go through a long corridor like a Japanese house. I know that there are guards hiding in various places in the winding corridor.
The front door opened and a white pair of bare feet came out first. He was wearing a black hat that didn’t suit the old gentleman. At first glance, I thought it was to hide his face, but I never saw him take it off. Only his gloomy eyes gleamed through the thin latticework in front.
“What’s going on?”
“It failed.”
“Let’s go in together. We invested 500 and it failed?”
“Yes, it’s news I just heard.”
As I went through the door he opened, there was a gaunt old man sitting there. His expression was not clearly visible because he was half-visible in front of me.
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