King Namgung was a Disciple of The Heavenly Demon - Chapter 111



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A day after the incident at Bogyeongsa Temple.

Unlike before, Namgung-cheon’s group, which was moving quickly north toward Namjikrye, where Palwangbu was located, had a carriage attached to it. It was something that had been arranged for the queen through difficult research, and not only Lady Woo but also Shim Young was riding in it.

However, Sim Young was not happy at all about the comfortable and cozy carriage she was in now. She just felt like a thorn cushion.

‘Sim Young-ah. You are so ugly! ‘Other people are running at a light pace, so why am I the only one who is exhausted and like this!’

As I was continuing to blame myself, I suddenly heard a voice coming from the other side.

“It is truly beautiful.”

“… “Yes?”

Sim Young’s face turned red with embarrassment.

At first I thought I heard wrong.

How can someone who has a supreme status as the mother of the Eight Kings look kindly at herself, who is of a lowly status, and call her beautiful?

However, the queen just smiled benevolently, as if Sim Young had not misheard.

“I’m just saying this out of curiosity. “When I think about it, I think there was a time when I was just like you.”

“ah… .”

The reason Sim Young nodded despite her confusion was because although the Queen Mother was old, she had a beautiful appearance that made her look like she must have been beautiful when she was young.

“But after taking a quick look, the young lady seems to be in deep trouble.”

“I’m sorry. mama. “I have disturbed Mama.”

“That’s not what I’m saying because I’m really worried.”

“mama… “I am just Confucius Nangongcheon’s maid, so please speak to me comfortably.”

“He is a person who has already abandoned his secular status. “Now, I am not a concubine, but just a nun who worships the Buddha.”

“still. How… .”

“We will have to spend a few days together in the carriage, so why should I feel so uncomfortable? The fact that we met like this is what Buddhism calls a precious relationship. Don’t worry about me, lady, and just relax. “Namu Amitabha Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva.”

A situation where the conversation ends awkwardly due to disagreement. This made her feel even more uncomfortable, and Sim Young had no choice but to bring out some of the worries she had pushed away in a corner of her mind.

“… “The truth is, I was just blaming myself because I was so pathetic.”

“Pathetic?”

The queen tilted her head.

‘How pathetic. It doesn’t seem like a good fit for this young lady… .’

Regardless of the concept of ‘beautiful appearance’, this young girl in front of me, who appears to be no older than 20, has clear eyes and clear facial features, and she appears to have a strong will and determination that would make it difficult to dismiss her as just a maid.

“Except for me, everyone else is moving to Gyeonggong at this very moment. Just me… I’m traveling comfortably in a carriage like this. “It’s truly pathetic.”

Sim Young was blaming herself, but her fists were shaking, perhaps because of her anger.

The Queen, who saw this, spoke with a faint smile on her lips.

“Then you must be a martial artist.”

“that… I’m not sure yet. “I had only recently learned martial arts, and when I actually got into combat, there was almost nothing I could do.”

The actual battle that Shim Young mentioned was a battle against the open-minded Chuck Ma Dae.

Cheokma’s wave of attacks were blocked by Pyeon Sa-gwang, Wang Gae, and Hong Yu-hwa, and it could be seen that Sim Young, a martial arts beginner, could naturally do little despite his overflowing motivation.

“So, are you feeling skeptical about becoming a martial artist?”

“… That’s not it, I suddenly lost confidence. Even if the same situation as yesterday came, would I really be able to harm someone? Even if I work hard, I wonder if I will have the skills to do so.”

The queen nodded slightly.

‘I can’t imagine that someone with such a kind face would live the rough life of a martial artist.’

If she hadn’t heard things like righteousness or martial arts, the queen would have thought that Sim Yeong was a member of a wealthy family.

“If it bothers you that much, give up martial arts. “Sometimes it is more difficult to empty and throw away something than to fill it, and it can be seen as a great courage.”

“… “That’s not possible.”

A stubborn attitude that is quite different from his pretty appearance. The queen, who stuck out her tongue and said that she was a typical type of person with an external appearance and an internal appearance, continued speaking as if admonishing her.

“I don’t understand Hinayana. Why do you put so much effort into learning martial arts? If we stop here, won’t there be no more trouble to torment the young lady? “Who forced you to learn martial arts?”

“… That’s not it. “People around me actually tried to stop me.”

“If this continues, martial arts will continue to increase, but unwanted killings may occur. “It could soon become another anguish that will disturb the young lady’s beautiful heart.”

“… “I can’t quit.”

“Why?”

“There are people I definitely want to protect.”

“Who on earth would you want to protect while suffering so much?”

“… “It is Master Sagongong.”

It was such an unexpected answer that the queen forgot what to say for a moment and opened her mouth wide.

“If you are a sailor… “Are you talking about the Confucius Nangong-cheon who saved me?”

“yes.”

“Are you in love with me?”

“that… Not really. Just like you saved my wife, you saved me too.”

“Are you saying you saved the young lady’s life?”

“You did more than that.”

“… “I don’t know what the circumstances are, but Confucius Nangongcheon’s chivalry is truly amazing.”

The queen, who was greatly impressed, silently nodded when she saw Sim Young’s expression, whose eyes had revived while talking about Namgungcheon.

‘Hmm. I said it wasn’t love, but… . well. Well, there are times when you don’t even know how you feel.’

“But why are you trying so hard to protect Confucius Nangongcheon? Even though I don’t know martial arts, Confucius Namgungcheon is… .”

“you’re right. Master Sakong is so strong that something like me can’t even be compared to him. However, there are just as many enemies targeting Confucius.”

“I don’t think you need to take on that difficult role of protecting her.”

“I decided from the moment I realized that I had received a favor from Master Sakong. He said he would repay the favor somehow. But right now I am so weak and weak that I can’t do anything. So I have to become strong. “I must become strong and protect Master Shigong.”

“I understand your desire to return the favor, but I don’t think that is a reason why you should learn martial arts. “Is there any other reason?”

“… “I never, ever want to lose someone close to me again.”

The queen’s mouth opened slightly.

‘this child… .’

It’s an expression as if something precious has been lost, or rather, as if it has been lost.

Perhaps that’s why their eyes contain a stubbornness that can never be compromised.

“That feeling… “I think I know a little bit.”

“… yes?”

The queen said, looking at the scenery beyond the window that was passing quickly by.

“Do you know why Theravada, who had already abandoned the secular world, bothered to follow Confucius Nangongcheon? Confucius Namgung-cheon scolded me for not wanting to follow him. Is it okay if I just irresponsibly go into nirvana in this world? “What happens to the people left behind?”

“ah… .”

“I only realized it after hearing it. After my family was framed for treason and nearly captured, I thought I had let go of everything in this world, but I couldn’t let go of what was truly important. The reason why Theravada came to study Buddhism was actually my… “It was a mother’s feeling that she might be a burden to her child.”

“It’s too difficult.”

“Originally, life was said to be suffering. It is a painful and difficult law. So, in Hinayana’s poor opinion, all you can do in your current situation is to do your best to ensure that you do not regret the path you have chosen.

Prince Nangong-cheon’s putting the young lady in the carriage was not an act of ignoring the young lady, but was merely a measure taken in consideration of the young lady’s physical strength. So, all she has to do here is reorganize her stamina and prepare to move forward.”

“ah! if… .”

“An old nun with nothing to do happened to overhear the conversation. “Namu Amitabha Buddha.”

“… .”

After saying those words, the Queen quietly closed her eyes, as if to give herself time to think.

Shim Young, who slightly bit her lip, soon shifted into the lotus position with a determined expression, as if she had decided on something.

After a while.

In the moving carriage, Sim Young’s deepening breathing and the wife’s even breathing began to be heard alternately, as if she was praying.

* * *

“Huh, that would be nice. “I give it to someone no matter who I protect.”

The eyes of Ui Hong-gwang and Wang Gae, who must have overheard the conversation between Queen Dowager and Sim Young from inside the carriage, and who are glaring at Nangong-cheon while practicing divine techniques from the side, are extremely sharp.

If I had to use an analogy, a beggar’s spirit was just a sting like a needle, and Wang Gae’s… It’s almost like he’s about to attack with an axe.

… However, I had no idea that the reason Sim Young wanted to learn martial arts was to protect me.

“I hope you like it. Mr. Sagongja.”

I was so dumbfounded that I turned around and saw Hong Yu-hwa. She pouts her mouth, clearly showing that she is pouting.

But this should never be viewed as jealousy. It seems like I just saw three or four fox tails wagging behind Hong Yu-hwa’s back.

“Hong Yu-hwa, you have no intention of protecting me, do you?”

“Oh hohoho. It’s me. Well, Sagongja is the one who protects me. “Isn’t that the terms of the deal between me and Confucius?”

Namgungcheon clicked his tongue.

Well, this is Hongyuhwa.

“Did you do a good job cleaning up the excommunicated monks and the warriors guarding the hermitage?”

“yes. I hid it somewhere so that it wouldn’t be seen by others, and I especially took steps to make it invisible to other people. But Mr. Sagongja?”

“why?”

– I have some bad news. –

Namgung-cheon’s face also hardened at the stiff tone, which was quite different from his playful appearance before.

– What kind of bad news is this? –

– It is said that the Qingseong faction, who were resentful of the actions of the Nangung family, dispatched some of the Twelve Qingseong Swords to Gangseo Castle. It was moved so secretly that I found out a little late. — So how long will it take for the Qingcheng guys to reach Jiangxi Province? — I will arrive in Gangseo Province in about ten days from now. -Namgungcheon clicked his tongue.

I expected the Blue Star faction to come out like this, but it was faster than expected.

Should I say it’s breathtaking?

The reason why the schedule was so tight was because of the time taken up by Sim Young’s slow divine method until they reached Bogyeongsa Temple.

So, on the way back, I had no choice but to force Sim Young, who did not want to go in, into the carriage.

Sim Young was too tired to continue unfolding the divine law, and more than anything, it was now a race against time.

– I roughly expected it to come out like that. –

– You were expecting it? –

– That’s why I came to Bogyeongsa Temple. We are going to the Palwangbu now – Hong Yu-hwa sent Jeon Eum-seong with a puzzled expression, as if she knew nothing.

– You saved the Eight Kings’ mother, so you owed the Eight Kings a favor… Are you trying to ask the Eight Kings to arrange reconciliation with the Qingcheng faction? — no. What is reconciliation? -You have to eat it properly.

– I also heard in the news that you are quite smart, but I can’t seem to keep up with you. I have no idea what to do. -Namgung-cheon looked at Hong Yu-hwa, who was sticking out her tongue.

– why… Do you see it that way? –

– No, I don’t feel like it’s sincere at all. –

Since he praises me so openly, I would say it feels like he’s being scolded.

Hong Yu-hwa’s words should not be taken literally. She probably already guessed what I was trying to do.

‘And I’m not smart, I only know this because I’ve lived again.’

If I hadn’t been reborn, I wouldn’t have had to seek my wife like this.

And, the beggar old man and Wang Gae would never have met.

‘… But why are the beggars talking so affectionately with each other?’

From earlier, the two of us were chatting with each other.

If you’re going to do it, do it without making it obvious. Siri curiously.

But… Do you know this?

I was so caught off guard, but I learned some lip reading skills!

Even if you’re not as skilled as Uncle Sa-young, you can get a rough idea if you openly move your lips like that.

As I looked closely at the lips of the beggar young man and Wang Gae, I began to understand their whole-eum conversation little by little.