Chapter 348
The Youngest Son of the Eunhae Trading Company Chapter 348
Chapter 348. Solution (3)
At my words, the Gyeongju City magistrate asked with a frantic look on his face.
“What is that method?”
“It is to die.”
“What?”
At my words, the two magistrates looked clearly flustered.
That was understandable because even I thought my words sounded absurd.
“Are you... joking?”
The Gui Zhou Province magistrate asked in a voice suppressing his anger, and I shook my head lightly.
“I am speaking seriously.”
“But what does that mean...?”
At that moment, the Hunan Province magistrate raised his hand to calm him down.
“Explain yourself in more detail.”
“Yes.”
I began my explanation.
“When I said ‘death is the only way,’ I meant that we should take them by surprise.”
“Take them by surprise?”
“Yes. In other words, we should make them believe that Miss Jaryeong is dead.”
I continued.
"I learned something while working for the Trading Company. The Martial Alliance is a relentless and persistent organization. Once they set their goal, they will stop at nothing to achieve it.“
”....“
”If you two have another way, there is no need to use this method. Honestly, Miss Jaryeong and I are like family, aren't we? Your family and those who are like family to you care deeply for Miss Jaryeong, so there must be another way."
At my words, the two sighed and shook their heads. I could guess what decision they had made from their expressions.
Understanding what I meant, the Gijuseong Pojeongsa said with a bitter expression.
“I didn't even know they had done anything until you told me. As a father, I don't want to say this, but honestly, I'm not confident that I can protect my daughter from their evil hands.”
He continued.
“I can't think of any other good solution other than your proposal.”
I turned to the Hunan Province Chief of Police.
He nodded in agreement with the words of the Po Jing-sa of Guizhou Province.
After all, in her previous life, the empress had also died at the hands of the Martial Alliance, so it would be impossible for the two of them to protect Miss Joo-ryung using conventional methods.
“Then it's decided.”
“But how can we fool them? They will definitely want to confirm the identity of my daughter's body.”
“We plan to ask Baekbaekhwa for help.”
Being able to neutralize poison means that one can also make poison.
In that case, he would be able to make a poison that would make someone appear dead for a few days.
The Hunan Province Chief of Police smiled wryly.
“If you make Ja-ryung officially dead, you won't be able to marry her to your son.”
“....
”But there is no better way for Ja-ryung, so we have no choice."
And this would also be a good solution for the two sons of Hunan Province's Po Jeong-sa.
The fourth son would be in hell watching the woman he loves marry his older brother, and the third son would also be in hell, knowing how his fourth brother feels and suffering because of it.
When I first saw the fourth son, the aura of Daoism I sensed from him was fortunately only that of his servant.
That is why the aura was so faint.
Now that the Daoist is no longer by his side, the aura will disappear.
.
.
.
The next day, the Hunan Province Po-jeongsa returned to Hunan Province. He couldn't stay long in that position.
I also prepared to return.
The Guizhou Province Po-jeongsa expressed his gratitude to me and handed me a transfer slip.
It was a considerable amount, including the money for the eyes and other tokens of gratitude.
I took the check out at my place and smiled.
Seeing this, I felt proud that my efforts had not been in vain.
There was another envelope inside the envelope.
“....
At that moment, Pal-gap entered my room and asked, ”Why do you look so sad?“
”Why do you ask?“
”Because you look sad."
“Shouldn't you be smiling when you see the receipt? I don't understand why you look so upset.”
“It's just that the receipt feels heavy.”
Pal-gap tilted his head at my words.
“Ah! Let me help you tidy up your clothes.”
“Huh? Why all of a sudden?”
“Miss Dong just sent a maid to invite you for tea.”
A moment later.
I entered the inner room.
It was very difficult for outsiders to enter the inner room, but I was able to enter easily.
I was led to the reception room located in the inner room.
It was a place made for visits from relatives.
As I was enjoying refreshments in the reception room, Miss Ja-ryeong entered.
This time, she walked in on her own two feet, not carried on a palanquin.
Her complexion was also noticeably different from before.
She looked healthier.
According to Baek-hwa, the detoxification was complete, and her physical strength had improved to some extent.
“I heard you are leaving for Beijing tomorrow.”
“Yes, that is correct.”
“First of all, I wanted to express my gratitude. I am truly grateful for everything you have done.”
“I only did what I was supposed to do. Please don't thank me so much, or I will feel uncomfortable.”
“Is that so?”
She smiled.
“....”
For a moment, I found myself staring blankly. It was a smile that came from the bottom of her heart.
No wonder everyone loved Miss Joo-ryung.
“I... heard from my father. He said I was poisoned... and that they did it. And he told me what would happen next.”
Ah, the provincial magistrate of Gyeongju must have told Miss Joo-ryung everything.
After all, she would have to live as an officially dead person from now on, so she had no choice but to explain everything.
“Are you prepared?”
“Yes.”
She nodded.
Her eyes were clear and full of hope, without a trace of anxiety.
She couldn't possibly trust me that much... Could she?
Now was the time to tell her.
First, I looked around. No one was eavesdropping on our conversation.
But just in case, I kept my eyes peeled.
Then I asked her directly.
“Miss, do you see your future?”
“...!”
She looked at me, startled by my question.
“What? What do you mean...?”
“To be honest, I didn't notice it before, but recently, I've seen how the righteous ones react to your illness, and I've become certain.”
“...I see.”
Realizing that she could no longer deceive me, she nodded obediently.
“And that is exactly why they want to kill you.”
“...
She bit her lip. Then she raised her head and said,
”You mean my abilities are a threat to them.“
”That's right. To be honest, your abilities are something anyone would covet. But the fact that they see them as a threat is what worries me.“
”...
After thinking for a moment, she nodded.
“To be honest, I had doubts about pretending to be dead. I wondered if it was really necessary. But there is no other way.”
I asked her.
“Didn't you see this coming?”
“I can't see what I want to see, and I can't see the scenes I want to see.”
“I see.”
“But do you know what?”
“What do you mean?”
“At some point, the future I saw started to change little by little. It was around the beginning of winter about five years ago.”
“...!”
Her words made me feel uneasy.
The time she mentioned was almost the same as when I returned to the past.
“I see... How did it change?”
“It became better.”
I'm glad to hear that.
At least the world hasn't gotten worse because of the changes I made after returning.
My goal is important, but I don't want it to make the world a worse place.
“And I saw you in my changed future.”
“Is that so?”
“So, do you also covet my ability?”
I chuckled and nodded.
“To be honest, I do. But that's all.”
“Why?”
“Knowing the future means having more things to worry about. Also, the future is bound to change. I don't want to worry about a future that will change.”
“You're an interesting person.”
“I hear that a lot.”
“Then I have a question. If you don't need my abilities, why are you going to all this trouble for me?”
“That's a misunderstanding.”
“What?”
I said firmly.
“This isn't for you, it's for me. I'm a merchant, and solving this problem will benefit me.”
“Benefit...?”
“Money. Your father gave me a lot of money.”
She looked puzzled at my words, but soon burst out laughing.
Am I that funny?
* *
At that moment,
someone arrived at the residence of the Seungjeongsa in Gijuseong.
They were the other sons of the magistrate.
“Zaring!”
“My brother is here!”
They barely greeted their father and mother and rushed to Dongja-ryeong's quarters.
However, she was not there.
“Ah! Are you here?”
The maid quickly bowed her head in greeting.
“Where is Zaring?”
“She is talking with guests in the reception room.”
“Guests?”
They tilted their heads and headed for the reception room. At that moment, Dong-ja-ryeong and a young man came out of the reception room.
He was so handsome that they were all stunned for a moment.
“I will be going now. Take care of yourself.”
“It was a pleasant time. Take care.”
Dong-Jaryung greeted them with a sincere smile. The young man left the inner chamber, and Dong-Jaryung watched him walk away.
Seeing this, the four Orabeoni narrowed their eyes.
“Youngest.”
“Yes.”
“Who is that guy?”
“I don't know him either. He's very handsome, though.”
At that moment, Donghangsu approached them, as if he had heard that they had arrived.
“Are you here?”
“Yes. Hangsu. Ah! You would know! Who is that guy?”
“Ah! Are you talking about him?”
“Him?”
“Yes. He is Eun Seo-ho, the captain of the Eunhae Trading Company.”
Upon hearing this, one of the brothers said.
“I've heard of him. Isn't Eunhae Trading Company the one that sells those writing brushes?”
“Is that so? But he's still a merchant, isn't he?”
As they were government officials, they did not have a very good impression of merchants.
However, Donghangsu warned them.
“Don't look down on him just because he's a merchant. He's a very important person. Please refrain from using rude language.”
They tilted their heads in confusion.
They knew that Donghangsu was usually indifferent even when meeting other high-ranking officials.
If he was praising someone so highly, it meant that this person was no ordinary person.
“But why did someone like that spend time with Ja-ryeong in the reception room?”
“And Ja-ryeong was smiling!”
“Ja-ryeong smiled at another man! This is not normal!”
Dong-hang-soo sighed at their reaction.
“Well, he is the one who saved Ja-ryeong's life.”
“That man?”
“Yes. So when you meet him later, be sure to thank him properly.”
“Yes, I understand.”
They nodded in agreement to Dong-hang-soo's warning.
“More importantly, can't you see that Ja-ryeong is walking on her own two feet? Isn't that more important?”
“Ah!”
“That's right!”
Realizing the importance of the situation, they rushed over to Dong Ja-ryeong.
“Ja-ryeong!”
“Oh! Orabeoni!”
“Huh! Our Ja-ryeong is walking on her own two feet!”
“How moving is this?”
Seeing her brothers, Dong Ja-ryeong bowed her head slightly.
“I'm sorry for worrying you, Orabeoni.”
“No, we're just happy that you're healthy again. Huhuhu!”
“That's right!”
“Don't get sick again.”
As she comforted her brothers, who were almost crying, Dongja-ryeong felt sorry for them.
She knew very well how heartbroken her brothers would be when they heard that she had died.
“I'm sorry, brothers.”
But if she really died, it would be goodbye forever.
This was only a temporary farewell to avoid that.
She thought of Eun Seo-ho.
When asked why he was going through all this trouble for her, he had answered confidently that it was for his own benefit.
She was taken aback, but that made her trust him even more.
“And if the future I saw is true, then I will be in Beijing this winter.”
* * *
The next morning.
I left early in the morning.
This was because Pal-gap had sent word during the night that Miss Ja-ryeong's Orabeoni had arrived.
The people I saw on my way back from meeting Miss Ja-ryeong were her Orabeoni.
Dong-hang-su Mister said he would explain everything, but they saw him talking to me alone.
It would only cause trouble, so it was best to leave quickly.
After leaving the residence, we did not head straight to Beijing.
We went to the place where the Pojeongsa Temple in Guizhou Province was located.
There was a mountain next to the main house, and we went into that mountain.
Then we waited for the right moment.
How many days did we stay there?
Pal-gap, who had gone to the village to buy food, returned and told me the news.
“Young master! There is a rumor spreading in the market.”
“What kind of rumor?”