NOVEL NEXT I Will Raise It as the Best Family in the World
Chapter 14
“Wow. I can’t believe something like that happened. Have you seen such dirty things?”
Seol Wonpyeong, who received the report from the Head of the Household Wi, was angry at first, and later became depressed. The incident was so distressing that he simply closed his eyes tightly, unable to do anything else. Seol Jadan, who was present, was also barely able to suppress his anger. “Yeah, why haven’t you reported this incident until now?” Hearing Seol Wonpyeong’s words, the Head of the Household Wi took a deep breath and opened his mouth. “It’s said that Young Miss Woonyeong has been conducting strict inspections. She doesn’t want adults to even know about this kind of mismanagement.” “So that’s how it was. Why, why did that child… Ah, my goodness.” The fact that Seol Dopung hit Woonyeong was already a significant matter. If that had been all, it would have ended with a warning to Seol Jacheong and a punishment for Seol Dopung. However, what’s more concerning is the rumors spreading about Seol Yohong and Seol Dopung. It was too malicious to be something that children were talking about without realizing it. Listening to the adults and only reporting it to Woonyeong? That didn’t make sense either. “It seems I was overly fond of Jacheong.” Although he lacked the talent he had, he cherished the child because he was the child left behind by his younger brother. In a family where children were precious, there was concern for the son who had to lead the family alone. Although a cousin, he is still a blood relative. Therefore, he hoped he would be a support to his son. “Listen.” “Yes, Lord.” “From now on, I will reclaim the direct rights given to Seol Jacheong as the head of the family.” Seol Wonpyeong exuded a fierce aura. “Seol Jacheong and his subordinates will move their residence to the outer court. Jacheong will withdraw from the Seol Won Escort Agency’s affairs and keep a low profile for the time being.” “I will follow your order.” Wi Jeonggon bowed deeply and then walked out. In the Head of the Family’s quarter, Seol Wonpyeong and Seol Jadan, the father and son, sat there for a long time without saying anything. “I, It’s my fault.” “So it is. It is also my fault.” “As expected, please punish me too.” “I can’t do that.” “However, Patriarch.” “I don’t have the authority. The punishment… it’s all up to the child, Woonyeong. You and I must live seeking forgiveness from that child.” “I… I will do it.” Seol Jadan lowered his head and bit his lip. Blood seeped from his tightly clenched fist. However, the pain in his palm was nothing compared to the tearing pain in his heart. “And what shall we do?” “What are you talking about?” “Didn’t Woonyeong say she wanted to learn martial arts?” “I will teach her.” “Really?” “Yes. If it’s something the child wants to do, I want to let her do it. I will teach her myself.” “That cannot be.” “To understand the family’s vision means also carrying the family’s burdens. I don’t want to burden that child.” Hearing Seol Wonpyeong’s words filled with regret, Seol Jadan nodded his head and stood up. Left alone in his quarter, Seol Wonpyeong recalled Woonyeong’s words. – I want to become stronger, Grandfather. In the future, when someone hits me, I don’t want to fall down… I want to be able to stand up and confront them. So… I want to learn martial arts. Woonyeong expressed a strong determination in a clear and firm manner. It was a reason he had never thought of. Some simply walk the path they are given. Meanwhile, others gather their resolve and forge a new path. Seol Wonpyeong had walked the given path all his life. He had never been dissatisfied with the path given to him from birth. He simply walked it. He had no doubts about passing the same path to his children. However, unlike others, Woonyeong chose her own path based on her own will. Having such determination made her stronger. Seol Wonpyeong wanted to be the person who cleaned up the small stones on his granddaughter’s path. “Go ahead, walk your own path. This grandfather will help you. It will be my redemption.” *** “Young Miss. Are you sleeping?” Hyangah, who carefully opened the door to the inner room and came in, whispered very softly. Woonyeong opened her eyes at the sound of Hyangah’s voice and sat up. “No, I wasn’t sleeping.” “I thought you wouldn’t be. Hoho.” “Where, tell me.” “Aah, Young Miss, really. Please let me catch my breath.” “Okay, okay, sit down.” Hyangah sat down on the chair next to her bed. She looked at her with a twinkle in her eye. Woonyeong’s eyes also shimmered brightly as she looked at Hyangah. Hyangah found Woonyeong’s expression adorable, so she smiled once and then spoke. “Right now, the VIce Leader of the Escort Agency and his family have all been expelled to the outer court.” “Wow, really?” “Yes, that’s right. I heard the Head of the Family issued a decree. What was it called, the Head of the Family’s decree? Is that correct?” “Mm, that’s right. The Head of the Family’s decree, the highest order issued by the family.” “It’s said that the Head of the Family’s decree ordered them to cut off all ties with the family and move to a new residence to reflect quietly. Ugh. How humiliating it must have been to walk out of the clinic with such a grim expression… You should have seen it too, Young Miss.” “Well, do I have something to see by myself? Hyangah, you tell me everything.” “Yes, that’s right, that’s right. I’m here to be your eyes and ears, Young Miss. Hoho.” Hyangah was excited and explained in a realistic way how Seol Jacheong’s family was kicked out to the outer court. Woonyeong listened to Hyangah’s story and agreed with her. ‘For now, it’s important to keep Grandfather away from him.’ Woonyeong made a big deal out of the issue partly because of Seol Yohong and Seol Dopung, but also to ensure Grandfather kept his distance from Seol Jacheong. Seol Jacheong was a narrow-minded person. In Woonyeong’s eyes, he also seemed to have an inferiority complex about Seol Jadan. ‘Well, Father was indeed quite talented…’ After Seol Wonpyeong’s death and when the Seol Family faced difficulties, Seol Jacheong openly criticized Seol Jadan, who became the Young Lord. He interfered in every matter and constantly challenged the authority of the head of the family. At that time, a rumor reached the ears of Woonyeong, who was lying sick, that Seol Jacheong might become the new Head of the Family. ‘That’s truly absurd. Not even understanding the significance of being the head of the Seol family..’ Woonyeong remembered it clearly. A few days before the incident occurred, Seol Yohong visited Woonyeong and proudly mentioned her plan to visit relatives. Seol Yohong was exchanging marriage proposals with the Wuhan scholar’s family. She had boasted about visiting her maternal family’s house before the wedding. She added that you must be sad because you don’t have a maternal family. Jacheong’s entire family left for Wuhan and didn’t return to the Seol Family until the day of blood death. In other words, they were very lucky to have escaped the bloody catastrophe and survived. ‘The fact that a certain person is too lucky also means that it is dangerous. It’s almost as if they knew the bloodshed would occur that day…’ Woonyeong considered Seol Jacheong a target of suspicion in all matters, starting from Seol Wonpyeong’s suspicious death. Seol Jacheong’s greed for the Seol Family and his inferiority complex toward Seol Jadan. If such a person were approached by someone as insidious as the Heavenly Palace… Having survived in the Kangho, Woonyeong fundamentally did not trust people. This was because she had seen too much and dealt with too many people. She had seen a person revered as a great elder of the righteous sect turn out to be a spy for the Heavenly Palace, and she had witnessed someone kill a former comrade without hesitation just to save themselves. If there were suspicious circumstances, it was important not to let go of the tension. ‘Even if Uncle had fallen for the tricks to the Heavenly Palace, he wouldn’t have survived. They wouldn’t spare those who knew their secrets….’ With the circumstances only Woonyeong remembered, it was impossible to hold the current Seol Jacheong guilty. So this time, she should have cut off all ties from the start to prevent them from betraying them again, to prevent them from even dreaming of betraying. ‘If my grandfather were alive and the Seol Family became the best in the world… won’t even dream of becoming the estate lord, and I must strengthen my father’s foundation so that it remains unshaken by any storm.’ Woonyeong made up her mind once again. ‘I’ll bury the past for now, but I won’t let my guard down. If I’ve gone to such lengths to monitor, and there’s betrayal again…’ Seol Jacheong will come to know the wrath of the Sword Demon, which is more terrifying than the King of Hell’s punishment. Woonyeong gritted her teeth tightly. “Y, Young Miss?” “Huh? What did you say?” “Wow, your expression is so scary right now.” “Did I do that? I was just worried about Uncle.” Woonyeong chuckled sarcastically as she changed the subject. Hyangah’s expression after hearing this seemed to question what nonsense she was talking about. Who even came up with this? Why is she talking nonsense right now? It was just that kind of expression. Woonyeong was embarrassed and just scratched her cheek. ‘I guess her real ability is to say everything with her facial expressions.’ Yeah, she admit it. This was indeed Woonyeong’s nonsense.
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