Chapter 481
The Youngest Son of Eunhae Trading Company Chapter 481
Chapter 481. It's a real misunderstanding (4)
Seo Woo and Jin Yoo quickly helped Eun Seo-ho, who had fainted from Kwak Myung-hyun's punch.
However, no one was angry or drew their swords.
“Thank you.”
Instead, they only expressed their gratitude.
Kwak Myeong-hyun looked at Eun Seo-ho, who was slumped over, and clicked his tongue.
“Tsk, tsk. Why did you push yourself so hard and make everyone worry?”
Of course, Eun Seo-ho couldn't hear him.
Seo Woo smiled bitterly and said,
“I wanted to do this a long time ago, but as you know, his rank is higher than mine, and also...”
“A bodyguard cannot lay a hand on his liege.”
“Thank you for understanding.”
Meanwhile, Pal-gap approached and picked up Eun Seo-ho.
“I will lay him down on the bed.”
“Please do. He will probably sleep for about three days.”
That was why he asked Eun Seo-ho about his schedule.
Then he said to Seo-woo.
“By the way, you are amazing.”
“What?”
“It seems like you just reached your peak, but you've already faced a wall.”
“...”
Seo-woo flinched.
He didn't expect him to understand his situation so accurately and easily.
“Actually, hitting a wall is something to be celebrated.”
“Celebrated?”
He couldn't help but ask.
From what he had seen, Kwak Myung-hyun was not someone who would mock others.
“Hitting a wall means that you know there is another level beyond it. Compared to those who don't even know where the wall is, it means that you are far ahead of them.”
“...I see.”
“But don't be too impatient. You won't get another chance like this again. Remember what your goal is.”
Seo-woo stared blankly into space for a moment, then clasped his hands together in front of him.
“Thank you for your valuable advice.”
“It's nothing. It's only natural. Our future will be bright if my precious disciple is safe.”
He looked at the room where Pal-gap had taken Eun-seo-ho and continued.
“If you ever try to push yourself too hard like this again, tell me. I'll make sure you get a good night's sleep.”
“I'll take you up on that.”
Kwak Myeong-hyun nodded at Seo Woo's words. Then, as if nothing had happened, he left the annex.
* * *
I opened my eyes.
“Ugh...”
I was lying on my bed.
Huh? When did I lie down on the bed? I don't remember lying down on the bed.
Moreover, I'm not wearing clothes to go out.
Did Pal-gap change my clothes?
I blinked and tried to collect my thoughts, and then I began to remember what had happened.
My master told me to send for him when he was done with his urgent business, so I sent a messenger.
Then my master came to the annex...
Ah...
I lifted my jacket and examined my stomach.
There were no bruises.
In fact, there are sleeping pills and blood transfusions that can be used to put me to sleep.
However, Master chose such drastic measures because my Tae-eum-bing-hae-shin-gong had reached its peak, and those methods would not work.
Come to think of it, I couldn't even react to Master's speed.
That means that Master was watching me during my usual training.
Huh, I still have a long way to go.
At that moment, the door opened and Pal-gap entered.
“Huh? Did you cough?”
I sighed at Pal-gap's smiling face.
“So who asked you to do this?”
“What do you mean?”
“Forcing me to sleep.”
“Who would ask you to do that?”
“...”
Then Master must have decided when he came to see me early in the morning.
“Ah! He said to ask you anytime if you feel like pushing yourself too hard.”
“Huh?”
I was startled by his words.
But...
Isn't Geumryung a spiritual beast that protects me? Then it could have stopped Master's fist!
“Geumryung, come out.”
“Kui?”
Geumryung poked its head out from inside my sleeve.
“Why didn't you stop Master when he threw his fist at me?”
“Kui! Kui!”
“You didn't have any killing intent?”
“Kui!”
“You knew I wasn't trying to hurt you, so you didn't do anything?”
“Kui kui!”
“You think you're so smart, Hanho, knowing what it means to serve your master?”
Damn it, they were all in on it.
But I couldn't say anything.
Even I could see that I had been pushing myself too hard lately.
In other words, I had brought it upon myself.
“Kui! Kui!”
Geum-ryeong tapped my knee and called out.
She wanted payment for bringing Master back.
“Okay. I'll give it to you, just wait a moment.”
I got down from the bed and staggered slightly.
“How long have I been lying down? My body feels stiff.”
“It's been three days.”
“Huh…”
I said I needed three days, and they really made me sleep for three days.
For some reason, I can understand a little bit how the sailors felt when they were forced to sleep by the emperor's order.
With the help of Pal-gap, I washed my face, got dressed, and left my quarters.
“Did you cough?”
Lee Pil and Myung Jong greeted me with a clasped hands greeting.
“Yes. Thanks to you, I had a good rest.”
They smiled at my words.
At that moment, something touched the bridge of my nose. When I opened my eyes, I saw that it was snowing.
It was already mid-December.
Snow...
“Ah! Where is Officer Gwak?”
“He is in his office, taking care of some business.”
“I see.”
I nodded and headed for his office.
My office was in Eunryonggak, the same building as my father's office.
It was originally called Eunryongjeon, but it was quickly changed to Eunryonggak when the emperor's attention was drawn to it.
When I arrived at Eunryonggak and entered my office, Miss Seo greeted me.
“You're here.”
“Yes. Please take a rest.”
“You will want to get to work as soon as you wake up. Isn't it your job as my aide to make sure everything is ready for you?”
“My mistake.”
She laughed at my words.
“Still, you look well rested after three days of sleep.”
“Do I?”
“Yes, you look much healthier.”
I chuckled.
“It's lunchtime. Would you like to go out for a bit?”
“Shall we?”
I exchanged glances with Miss Seo Hyang and headed for my annex.
She smiled as she looked at the snow falling from the sky. For some reason, the scent of plum blossoms seemed to grow stronger.
“Do you still like the snow?”
“Yes. It's so mysterious and beautiful.”
“Didn't you see plenty of snow when you visited the Northern Sea Ice Palace?”
“Of course I did. But I still like it.”
Then you really like it.
When you truly like something, no amount of experience can change your feelings.
“Do you miss your family?”
Instead of answering my question, she quietly looked at me.
“I will definitely return you to your family.”
“Yes. I believe you.”
Why did her words of belief feel so reassuring?
If I have the opportunity, I will invite the couple from the Pocheongsa Temple in Gijou to visit. I must show them that Miss is healthy.
The next day.
I met Gongmil for the first time in a long time.
Now a dignified young man, he was still glued to his study, but he looked quite healthy.
“You look healthy.”
“Eh, Hyung-jin and Il-song drag me out to the training ground every morning, so I can't help but be healthy.”
I laughed at his words.
Those guys really did a great job.
“By the way, are you okay?”
“What?”
“I heard you collapsed from overwork. The people at the Trading Company are very worried about you.”
Huh? Collapsed from overwork? Me?
No... I just fainted after being beaten by my Master.
How did that rumor start?
Come to think of it, the Trading Company people were looking at me strangely, but now I know why.
However, it was awkward to correct them and explain, so I just smiled awkwardly and changed the subject.
“What are you making? It looks like a toy.”
“Oh, I'm making this for Rae. There are a lot of guys hitting on her lately.”
He then explained what he was making.
“When you turn this part of the toy, the powder inside shoots out, blinding your opponent.”
“Oh! So it's for Gongrae's safety!”
“That's right.”
At that moment, someone's voice was heard from behind.
“Ah! Captain!”
When he turned his head toward the voice, he saw a beautiful girl standing there.
“Gong-rae?”
“Yes!”
She had grown so much that he didn't recognize her. I said to Gong-mil.
“I understand why you're so worried.”
“Right? Still, thanks to you, Captain, no one treats me badly, so I'm glad.”
Gong-rae asked with a worried look.
“Are you okay? I heard you collapsed from overwork.”
That's a misunderstanding...
“Take care of yourself.”
“Yes, I will.”
After exchanging a few words with Gongmil and Gongrae, I headed for my next destination and asked Palga.
“The rumor that I collapsed from overwork. Why did you explain it that way?”
“Then how should I explain it?”
“There are other excuses. I mean...”
I couldn't continue. Come to think of it, there was no other reasonable explanation for why I had been lying in bed for three days straight.
Damn it.
Pal-gap added an explanation.
“If Head Escort Kwak hadn't done that, you would have collapsed from overwork.”
“I'm sorry.”
This time, I had nothing to say.
I quickly backed down.
My next destination was where Captain Yong and his family were staying.
“What's going on here?”
“Have you been well?”
Captain Yong Eung-wan smiled and replied to my question.
“Of course.”
“Is everyone else well?”
“Yes.”
At that moment, Captain Yong's family came out. They spoke in broken but clear Imperial language.
“Hello.”
“Please come in and have some tea.”
“We'd love to.”
I entered the house. The position of captain at Eunhae Trading Company was almost equivalent to that of a deputy governor.
Perhaps because of that, my father had taken great care to provide them with a nice house with a reception room.
We drank tea while chatting about this and that.
“By the way, where is your older brother?”
“He is at Eunpungdae. He said he wanted to work as a member of Eunpungdae.”
“I see.”
Captain Yong's older brother was also a warrior and a battle slave, so Eunpungdae would be the best place for him to use his talents.
If he hangs out with the warriors there, he'll learn the imperial language in no time.
“Actually, I have a favor to ask of your mother.”
“What is it?”
“Please teach me and my companions the language of Daewook.”
“The language of Daewook?”
“Yes.”
I nodded.
“Someday, my companions and I will have to go to Daewook ourselves. I don't want to have to rely on an interpreter then.”
I smiled and continued.
“No matter how good the interpreter is, it's not the same as being able to speak the language of Daewook, is it?”
“That's true. I understand. I will ask my mother.”
He spoke to his mother in Dao language, and she smiled and nodded.
“She says she will gladly do so. She is happy to repay you in some small way.”
“What are you saying? Of course, we will pay you.”
“What?”
“It's only right. You must pay us. Your mother's gratitude can be repaid by Captain Yong.”
“Hahaha, I see.”
He nodded and said,
“But are you feeling well? I heard you collapsed from overwork.”
“That's a misunderstanding.”
“Of course. I'm fine. Hahaha.”
That day, I had to hear people ask me if I was okay all day long. That wasn't all.
I also had to receive a large amount of medicine that was supposed to help me recover from fatigue.
It was evening.
I headed to the lodgings next to my annex. The Clan Head and Mister of the Yoon Gang-man Clan were staying there.
It didn't look very big from the outside, but the interior was quite spacious.
The facilities were so neat and tidy that it could rival a high-class inn.
They happened to be in the courtyard.
“Are you feeling well? I heard you collapsed from overwork...”
Here we go again.
That's a misunderstanding, a complete misunderstanding.
“I'm fine. By the way, are you ready?”
“Yes.”
“Let's go then.”
I headed with them to an open space within the Eunhae Trading Company.
Today, I was supposed to demonstrate my archery skills in front of my father.
As I waited for a moment in the empty lot, my father and Chief Administrator Go Il-pyeong approached me.
“Greetings, Captain.”
“Please make yourselves comfortable.”
My father waved his hand in response to my greeting.
“Let's cut to the chase and see what you've got.”
“Yes, sir.”
Chief administrator Go Il-pyeong said from behind me.
“We have prepared the target in advance. Can you see the red target over there?”
Wow, they prepared it so far away. They mean to examine me closely.
“I can see it.”
“Shoot your arrow at that target.”
Mister took his stance and shot his bow.
Wait, it looks like he shot more than one arrow.
Bang!
It looked like he just shot randomly, but the result was surprising.
All five arrows hit their targets.
Not only did they hit the targets, they shattered them.
"....
Silence fell among the audience, and after a moment, his father laughed heartily.
“Amazing. I understand why you asked for their help.”
“Hahaha.”
Of course. I brought them here for a reason.
That's why they were called Gung-shin.
Both of them praised Man Gong with satisfied expressions.
“That was amazing!”
“What archery skills! You will be a great help!”
“Please lend your strength to the Eunhae Trading Company.”
“Of course.”
With that, the first step toward creating the Eunhae Trading Company's archery unit was taken.
Just then,
someone came running urgently from afar. Huh? Isn't that one of my father's bodyguards?
He should be off duty now. What's going on?
His father asked him as he came running, panting.
“What's going on?”
“A messenger just arrived from the Myeongnam Trading Company. It seems that something has happened.”