Chapter 199 – Nice to See You Again (1)
I could hear some commotion going on behind me, but it probably had nothing to do with me.
As I entered Namgoong Se’s room, a man introduced himself as the room attendant and quickly guided me inside.
Even though I was a high-end escort, I guess this level of guidance was appropriate.
“You can use this room.”
The man guided me and then quickly left to guide the next person, probably waiting at the entrance.
The room Namgoong Se gave me was just a room, like an apartment where multiple people’s rooms are in one building.
I didn’t know if any masters would come here, but it didn’t seem easy to sneak in a woman like in the guesthouse.
“Of course, I have no intention of doing that to celebrate a wedding.”
Actually, if I could have sex with Eun So-yeong secretly with the intention of fucking the bride’s mother, it would be very exciting, but Namgoong Hye would probably be watching.
Of course, it’s not impossible to sneak in somehow, but the risk of getting caught is too high if someone is watching.
“Well, of course, I won’t do it.”
First, I unpacked my luggage lightly, changed my clothes, and started walking around.
Since I didn’t know who would come, there was no one my mother designated to meet.
But since I had my own fame, my mother advised me to use it to meet many people, which would be advantageous for my future life at Kangho.
“Oh my, oh my, oh my! I can see So-hyeop here!”
As I wandered around based on the moderately large buildings, I met a familiar face.
A woman with a slightly small stature, round eyes, and a mischievous mouth.
“Nice to see you again, Kwak Yeohyeop.”
Unlike her younger brother who stood quietly next to her, the woman greeted me warmly. She was Kwak Cheong-ra, a gossip.
“It’s been a while. How have you been?”
“Yes, Kwak Yeohyeop. It’s been a while for you too.”
“…It’s been a while.”
I didn’t remember her name… I didn’t have the brainpower to spare for this little bitch, and I had hardly ever had a proper conversation with her, so I barely managed to learn that this guy’s name was Kwak Dohyung.
“Did you come here today? You came pretty close.”
“Yes, I accidentally checked the invitation late…”
The wedding was in five days. It seemed like they arrived pretty late, and those who had already arrived were greeting each other with some familiarity.
Since people from all over China were gathering, it was natural to have a flexible schedule to receive guests arriving at different times.
“Well, this is perfect. I was planning on sitting with the people I already know here, and So-hyeop can join us.”
“Is that okay?”
“What could possibly go wrong? So-hyeop is my savior, so I don’t even need to repay him for this.”
Kwak Cheong-ra naturally grabbed my arm and led me forward.
Kwak Dohyung looked at me with a sympathetic gaze, as if he was also being manipulated by his older sister.
Well, it’s comfortable for me. I followed Kwak Cheong-ra’s lead.
Baek Rimyo-yang was very uncomfortable in this situation.
It was obvious that Hwasan’s Ma So-hyang would come to Namgoong Se’s wedding.
Her daughter, Neung Hwi-yeon, was a Sam-bong, and it was customary for other Sam-bongs to come and congratulate the wedding of a fellow Sam-bong.
‘Why me…’
But since there was no one else to send, Baek Rimyo-yang had no choice but to walk towards Namgoong Se.
Hwasan and Jongnam were very close to each other, and both factions were famous swordsmen.
There was no end to the pride fight and power struggle over who was superior, and even though they were tied under the same name, there was no change in the rivalry between the two factions.
And, just when Baek Rimyo-yang was raising her name value as the top woman of Jongnam, the appearance of Ma So-hyang, an outstanding woman from Hwasan, was the beginning of her misfortune.
Baek Rimyo-yang, who was constantly compared to Ma So-hyang, was uncomfortable just looking at the plum blossom pattern when she was young.
Moreover, even the seat of Sam-bong, which she thought she would return to safely, was uncomfortable for Baek Rimyo-yang since she had to face Ma So-hyang after the incident with Paeng Yeon-hwa.
“Myoyang, try this. It’s sweet and delicious.”
“Th-thank you, So-hyang…”
Adding to the self-loathing feeling of having such emotions towards Ma So-hyang, Baek Rimyo-yang was on the verge of losing consciousness.
Of course, Baek Rimyo-yang had no idea. Ma So-hyang had a gentle personality towards people she thought were beneath her.
If Baek Rimyo-yang knew about Ma So-hyang’s jealousy towards Jegal Mi-ryeong and Paeng Yeon-hwa, her sharp attitude towards them, and even her competitive spirit towards any man who showed interest in them, Baek Rimyo-yang would have felt a little more comfortable.
“Oh, am I the last one here?”
A lively voice that made the surroundings feel refreshed echoed around.
“Come on in, Kwak Yeohyeop. Mrs. Namgoong took special care of the refreshments today, so they’re especially delicious…”
Ma So-hyang’s welcoming words to Kwak Cheong-ra were cut off unnaturally.
And Baek Rimyo-yang, who raised her head, could see it.
Ma So-hyang, who was always confident and beautiful, had a pale face as if she had seen a ghost.
As expected, she was from Hwasan. Although they didn’t completely hate each other, there was a strange atmosphere of caution between the factions of Gupa and Odaese.
It was a bit strange for them to be doing this at the wedding of Namgoong Se and Hwangbo Se-ga, who were both from Sollim, but it wasn’t my place to interfere, so I let it go.
With Kwak Cheong-ra’s help, I was introduced to each person and got to know their faces.
There were women and men, but I made sure to firmly remember the name, face, and faction of the beautiful Milp of Sollim.
It could be helpful someday.
“Cheongseong… Oh Joo-hye… Gongdong… Seong Do-rim…”
“There’s someone from Sollim here too… but they’re not here.”
“Sollim?”
Suddenly, I thought of Hoe-yeon, the female warrior of Sollim whom I tried to seduce last year but failed because she looked too haggard.
Sollim originally didn’t have any female warriors, so if someone was called a female warrior, it must be her…
Just as I was about to ask if she was a female warrior, Kwak Cheong-ra guided me to the last person.
“This is Baek Rimyo-yang, the female warrior of Jongnam. And this is… you know who it is.”
I politely greeted the round-faced Baek Rimyo-yang with a formal greeting and remembered her face, and then greeted the last person.
“Long time no see, Ma Yeohyeop. And Neung So-jeo.”
“Oh, it’s been a while. Have you been well?”
Compared to her daughter Neung Hwi-yeon, who had a plump face, Ma So-hyang’s pupils were shaking.
“Yes, you look healthy too, Ma Yeohyeop.”
“…Are you okay, Ma Yeohyeop?”
Kwak Cheong-ra asked Ma So-hyang if she was okay because her pale face didn’t look healthy at all.
“I-I’m fine. Thank you for your concern.”
Ma So-hyang clapped her hands and then picked up a teacup with trembling hands. The tea in the cup shook back and forth because of her sweetly trembling hands.
Ma So-hyang tried to compose herself, but the worry in Kwak Cheong-ra’s face only deepened.
“I didn’t expect it to be this bad.”
So far, the only women who had openly threatened and sexually assaulted others were Eon So-yeong, Mae So-hyang, and Chae Su-ran.
Since Eon So-yeong and Chae Su-ran had become Hwagan, there were no psychological after-effects, but seeing her so flustered at the sight of me made me feel guilty.
“I think it would be best for you to rest, Mae Yeohyeop. And it might be better to find a doctor…”
I gestured to the attendant standing in the corner to guide her to a doctor, and Nung Hwi-yeon, who was looking worried, supported Mae So-hyang as she left.
I’ll have to see how things go with Mae So-hyang. I don’t want to push her too hard if she’s going to keep acting like this.
Since the problem with her son, Nung Pung-yeon, probably hasn’t been resolved yet, she’ll come to me if she’s really desperate.
I thought of the cancellation of the Holy Blood Sect that was in my luggage and chatted with Baek Rimyo-yang, Kwak Cheong-ra, and Kwak Do-heung, passing the time.
Namgoong Hye immediately went to her mother’s quarters with Hwangbo Jun when she heard that Eon So-yeong had arrived.
Since the quarters her mother used when she was in Segan had already been given to Jongri Soso, the new hostess, they had to go to the quarters given to the mother-in-law.
“Mother!”
“Hye-ah, you’re here. And our son-in-law.”
Seeing Eon So-yeong’s bright smile as she greeted Namgoong Hye and Hwangbo Jun, Namgoong Hye had a feeling.
That her mother had already met Kang Yoon. If so, Kang Yoon had already arrived or would arrive soon.
“I heard that my mother was sick, but fortunately she recovered before the meal was served.”
“It wasn’t serious, but I think I worried my son-in-law for no reason.”
Eon So-yeong, who responded to Hwangbo Jun’s kind and meticulous words, began to talk with her son-in-law.
He wouldn’t have come right after arriving. It wouldn’t make much difference if he came in a day or two.
‘Yes, of course…’
As Namgoong Hye thought that her mother’s radiant face might be evidence that she had spent a satisfying time with her young husband, her face began to flush.
“…Mae? Hye-mae?”
“Yes, yes? Hwangbo Gagga?”
Thinking of the lewd scene she had been forced to see all night, Namgoong Hye was angry at the thought of her fiancé’s innocent eyes.
“Did you tell your son-in-law that you want to have a baby right after you get married, Hye-ah?”
“Hwangbo Gagga…”
Namgoong Hye nudged him in the ribs with her elbow, and Hwangbo Jun looked flustered.
Even though they haven’t had the wedding ceremony yet, he was bringing up a topic that could easily be seen as lewd in front of his mother-in-law.
“Why are you saying that? Having a baby between a loving couple is not a bad thing.”
“…I’m sorry, Hye-mae.”
To Hwangbo Jun, his mother-in-law’s smile might seem like a kind smile, but to Namgoong Hye, it was clear what she was doing.
She was teasing her by letting her know that she also wants to have a baby soon while taking care of Gyeon-i.
Feeling uncomfortable, Namgoong Hye only wanted to leave the place as soon as possible.