Episode 229
“nice to meet. Long time no see.”
Having informed us in advance, Hwang Ji-hak gladly welcomed our visit.
Then, after talking for a while, he apologized to us and hurriedly left the mansion due to the scheduled schedule.
‘It must be about the Sagun faction.’
So Hwang Ji-hak’s sister Hwang Hye-yeon explained the situation to us who remained at Hwang Ji-hak’s residence.
“The atmosphere within the family is chaotic these days. There is also a problem related to the Baekgui Night Tour, and it seems that there is a lot of talk because of the recent conflict with the Four Army faction in China.”
It was also what I thought.
Like the relationship between the Baek family and the Ryu family that we saw in the last Baekrimjeong Pavilion, the Hwang family and the Sagun faction have a cooperative relationship with each other.
However, the situation was a little different from that of the Baek family, and if they were in an equal cooperative relationship, the Sagun faction subtly view the imperial family as their own.
The situation in which dissatisfaction gradually piled up.
The 4th branch leader of the Sagun faction was trying to use it at this time to cause a commotion within the imperial family and attract the attention of those around them.
‘Seeing that the atmosphere in the family is busy, it seems that the arrival of the Sagunpa is not far away.’
Then I, too, can’t just sit back and relax.
After I finished the meal that Hyeyeon Hwang had prepared, I left Arietta in the living room and left to find Jincheol Hwang.
‘First of all, at least I need a collaborator within the family who knows the situation.’
And the most suitable for that role was Hwang Jin-cheol, no matter what anyone said.
A person who has a complete cooperative relationship with me, and has a considerable standing within the family.
Hwang Jin-cheol, who saw me like that, greeted me with straightforward questions as if he had grasped the situation at once.
“You must have something important.”
“That’s right. We need the help of senior Jin-cheol.”
It’s not wise to just hide it. Hwang Jin-cheol is a trustworthy person, so I delivered him the exact current situation with the exception of the bare minimum.
“Okay, it seems that the true purpose of this four-group group is different. Obviously, their movements were a little strange.”
“I don’t know the details, but there must be a reason for doing things at this time of year. It’s not good to let things go their way.”
Hwang Jin-cheol, who was adept at the situation as he controlled the financial world, soon nodded and joined my words.
“You are right. These guys are black from the start. I don’t know what they’re up to, but it’s probably going to harm the country.”
If so, this is where it matters. Hwang Jin-cheol’s eyes lit up and asked me a question.
“So, when you deliberately told me the situation, did you say that there was a plan?”
“That’s right.”
After attracting the attention of famous households, the Sagun faction secretly brought Yoyohyang to Seoul to break the seal.
What I am going to do from now on could be said to be the exact opposite of that.
‘Attract the attention of the members of the Sagun faction who have come to Korea, and subdue the Byeoldongdae, which has the scent of lust, to seize it.’
And with the help of Xiao Chen, who has been engraving the transfer technique in the stronghold of the Four Guns by now, he hands over the unsealed yoyoyanghyang to the other side.
The important thing is that all of this shouldn’t be left as evidence as they were going to do.
That’s why I, too, had to mess up their plans and get as much attention as possible.
“They will try to shake up the imperial house by swearing in one way or another.”
“Hmm.”
In the original work at this time, only the backgrounds of the Baek and Cheong families were dealt with, so we do not know exactly what happened in the imperial family.
What was certain was that they, too, would not easily back down until their purpose was achieved.
“Come to think of it, I heard some news over my shoulder recently, but it must have been nonsense.”
“What is it?”
“It was information that there was a small conflict with a member of the Sagun faction who visited Korea a few days ago.”
If that statement is true, it is too good a number to forcefully accuse.
There was a high possibility that he, too, induced the situation on the side of the Sagun faction.
‘A rough picture is drawn.’
As soon as I understood the situation, I was in trouble, and soon a family member came to me and delivered a message to Hwang Jin-cheol.
“The elders, the members of the family, are now urgently ordered to gather at the Golden Palace.”
“I see. Go soon.”
A call signal from none other than the elders of the family.
What that meant was really clear. It was about to start contact with the Sagun faction in earnest.
“Would you like to accompany me?”
“Yes. I will.”
Anyway, in order to take action, we need to grasp a little more information.
In the Gwi Hwang-Jade that was headed that way, a young man with a fairly familiar face was trembling with a frozen expression.
It was Hwang Se-jin, who even competed with me the other day.
Although no members of the Sagun faction had been seen yet, it seemed that almost all of the elders of the imperial family had gathered except for those who were absent.
Their faces were even darker.
“Speak right. Did you really touch their food?”
“Ah, father. That is… … .”
Hwang Il-soo, the 9th elder, looks at his son Hwang Se-jin with cold eyes.
In a word, I could understand the situation before and after the lecture.
‘Is it that Hwang Se-jin was the one who took the bait of the Sagun faction without being careful?’
It was truly a pity for him, but in the end, he did it himself.
The responsibility for this situation would probably be much greater than Hwang Se-jin thought.
“Don’t even think about shimmy, tell the truth. They are already coming here too.”
“No, there was friction, but it wasn’t that serious. They insulted our family first, and I just pressed their noses down through the legitimate exercise of my skills!”
“Heh, it’s true that you finally touched it.”
Perhaps there was no lie in Hwang Se-jin’s words.
He, too, is an expectant owner with a certain position in the family. Of course, there’s no way I’ve used my hands so much.
However, in the end, it was impossible to know how the opponent would come out holding the pod, as long as he gave the excuse.
“It’s difficult. At least at a time like this.”
“Anyway, what the hell are you guys thinking? Rather than solidifying defenses against the upcoming Baekgwi Nights, they are trying to cause friction… … .”
“It is seldom that the intention is guessed.”
The members of the imperial family also had their own doubts about the movement of this four-gun faction.
But they may not even be able to imagine. The fact that what the Sagun faction is about to commit from now on is a brutal evil that is far from just a simple political fight or check.
“Anyway, it’s impossible to just get them out of the door. It seems like things are getting complicated.”
And soon, at last, Wang Long, the 4th branch commander of the Four Guns faction and his subordinates, appeared in the Gui Huang Jade.
Following Wang Rong’s glance, a middle-aged man walked forward, stroking his shaggy beard and opening his mouth.
“Hey, it looks like everyone knows what happened last night.”
“… Even so, what absurd behavior in these turbulent times? There would have been no problem even if we had taken the procedures calmly and protested.”
“Inconsiderate? Are we ignorant now?”
Although the complaints of the imperial family were not particularly wrong, strangely, the Sagun faction showed an attitude that did not back down.
And the reason was soon revealed through the opponent’s mouth.
“I am Wi Jiahong, the head of the Yongjin faction of the Sagun faction to which the victim of this incident belonged. And on the side of the Sagun faction, two people were seriously injured in a coma, and an additional death occurred. Are you still discussing common sense?”
“It’s a death, what… … .”
At the sudden declaration, the royal family hardened their expression and frowned.
If it had been such an urgent matter, there would have been a lot of commotion, but it was because nothing had been heard.
Hwang Il-soo, the 9th elder, looked at Hwang Se-jin, wondering if it was true, but Hwang Se-jin quickly shook his head.
Looking at his face, there is no lie. However, there is no way the Sagun faction is bluffing that it will be revealed soon.
that is, that is.
‘Do you mean that they induced the situation and cut off the tail so that there is no objection?’
A ruthless act of throwing away even my family members for a purpose.
However, if it goes out like this, the imperial family will have no choice but to be swayed by the will of the Four Army for the time being.
It really meant that the situation they were hoping for was created.
“I heard that the main culprit of the situation is a hopeful host who is dear to the royal family, but how are you going to take responsibility?”
“… Hey, let’s make it clear before that. It’s different from what we found out.”
Hwang Cheol-ho, the 11th elder of the Hwang family, who struck the table with a loud sound, said with his eyes wide open.
“It was said that friction had occurred, but no one had used their hands that much. Isn’t there a degree of forced interrogation? Where is the evidence that we did that?”
“Huh, all the results remain clear, so you’re going to step away now?”
“The part that can only be said to be true in your assertion is that the fact that the parties from both sides caused friction, in the end, can’t be proven beyond that, right?”
It seemed that he could not stand his anger, but Hwang Chul-ho’s words were surprisingly sharply digging into the point.
But unfortunately, they didn’t know.
That the true purpose of the Sagun faction is to attract attention and earn time by continuing to argue in that way.
“Definitely there have been fatalities, but to deny the allegations until the end is absolutely incomprehensible.”
“Of course, I have nothing to say about that. The imperial family will also cooperate with the investigation, reveal the truth, and take appropriate action.”
“Is it just that the superiors of the Sagun faction would be convinced?”
It is not good to collide with a large force such as the Sagun faction at the same time.
Knowing this fact, the imperial family is unable to respond strongly against the Sagun faction.
So, right now was the right time for me to step in.
“Old man. I need help.”
“… You’re pretty smart, but I’ll trust you.”
At the moment when the atmosphere on both sides was about to become harsh, Hwang Jin-cheol stood up and everyone’s attention was focused on him.
“Jin-cheol? Is there something you want to say?”
“That’s right. Nine elders.”
Hwang Jin-cheol, who took a deep breath, opened his mouth and declared, scanning the faces of the members of the Sagun faction with a slightly tense look.
“They are lying. We have no sin.”
It was the moment when the eerie eyes of members of the Four Army, including Wei Jiahong and Wang Long, turned to only me and Hwang Jin-cheol.