NOVEL NEXT I Will Raise It as the Best Family in the World
Chapter 9
Without stopping for two days, Hong Sogyo dashed into the heart of Wuhan, jumping off her horse as soon as she arrived.
“You must be tired, right? You’ve worked hard. Now, let’s go rest. Just a little more effort. Let’s go.” After patting the horse’s mane, which swayed gently, she took the reins and began to walk. – You know how to ride a horse, right? Ask the stable for a horse. If I request it, they’ll give you a good one. She recalled Woonyeong’s solemn expression as she spoke with a youthful face that had not yet lost her baby fat. Sogyo’s steps stopped in front of a small guesthouse, and then she took another step. – I’ve put in plenty of travel expenses, so stay at the best and most expensive inn in Wuhan. Enjoy delicious food. Make sure to taste the meat dishes. Have at least three different meat dishes, and describe the taste to me after your trip. It was because she had to keep the Young Miss’ order to eat meat. A smile appeared on Sogyo’s face as he remembered the image of Woonyeong eating a huge amount of meat. But soon her expression changed. ‘What on earth is she thinking?… No, what could have happened to the Young Miss?’ When she thinks about Woonyeong after her illness, questions naturally come to mind. Soon Sogyo shook her head. Surely there must be a reason. No, even if there was no reason, it wouldn’t matter. Just follow it. To find a good inn, she headed towards Dongho. She used the Yellow Crane Tower in the distance as a guide. There should be good places near Dongho’s famous Yellow Crane Tower. – I heard Wuhan is that good? I heard that Dongho is so big and beautiful. How big will it be? The memory of Hyangah’s chatter about Wuhan at some point came to mind, making her burst into laughter. Sogyo looked around, remembering what Hyangah had said. ‘It’s too noisy and crowded here. I still prefer the quiet Hong’an County.’ The streets were wide, with many shops. And there were even more people bustling about, making it crowded. – They say Hwayoung Inn has really good food. Well, the food at the Seol Family is delicious too, but there must be a reason why famous places are famous, right? She arrived at Hwayoung Inn, as Hyangah had mentioned. The servant rushed out and grabbed the reins of the horse. Then, she handed them over to the stable keeper, who was standing next to her, and asked. “Will you be staying the night, warrior?” The servant’s attitude was refreshing. “Yeah. First, give me a room. I’ll have the meal after taking care of some business.” As she handed the servant two coins into his hands, the servant’s nose twitched. “Of course, of course. Let’s do that. I’ll give you the cleanest room we have. Please come this way.” After checking the room and carefully examining whether there was anything dangerous, Sogyo changed her clothes. She wore her bamboo hat low over her forehead, tucked the letter she had prepared into her sleeve, and left the room. Woonyeong said that the dangerous part is related to the Ten Thousand Gold Coins Bank. In that case, it would be right to resolve the matter after Deng Tian Escort Agency. Deng Tian Escort Agency’s branch office was not far from the guesthouse, so she was able to get there quickly. A courier who looked like a gentleman was receiving the goods. Some people carrying luggage were standing in line. Sogyo went to the back of the line. The line quickly shortened, and it was Sogyo’s turn. “Receive…” As Sogyo began to speak, a man came running up breathlessly and addressed the servant. “Hey, you there, Pyodu, Elder Pyodu is looking for you. I’ll take care of things here, so go see him.” “Huh? E, Elder Pyodu? Yes, yes, then I would like to ask you a favor.” The servant, looking flustered, spoke to the man and then quickly left. The man immediately took his place, sat down, and spoke to Sogyo. “Oh, I’m sorry. Ahem, I’ll take that for you.” “Yes, well.” “Alright, please hand over the package here. Where is the package going? Oh, it seems to be a letter?” Sogyo examined the man closely. He didn’t appear to be a servant. He seemed to be a warrior, but it wasn’t unusual for a warrior to be present in the Deng Tian Escort Agency. Judging by the fact that the servant quickly withdrew, he seemed to be affiliated with the Escort Agency. Sogyo, who judged that there would be no problem, handed Woonyeong’s letter to the man. “Yes, that’s right. The place to send it to is Jegal Clan, Yangyang County.” “Hmm. To someone in the Clan. Ah, the Great Young Master… perhaps, do you happen to have any acquaintances?” As soon as she mentioned the Jegal Clan, the man’s tone became more polite. Even Sogyo, who was well aware of Jegal Clan’s influence, frowned at the man’s attitude. “…There isn’t.” “Ahem. Yes, I understand. I will process your application. Hong’aaan Couuunty. Seoool Famiily. Seeeol Woonyeooong. Your application has been processed. Here is your receipt.” Regardless of the man’s attitude, as long as the request was successfully submitted, that was the end of it. Sogyo paid the fee, received the receipt, and turned to leave. But he hurriedly called Sogyo over and stopped her. “Excuse me.” “Why are you doing this?” “By any chance, are you going back today?” “Why are you asking that?” “Ah, yes. There’s a guest from Clan staying in Wuhan at the moment. I could arrange for an express delivery if needed…” The man chuckled slyly and blatantly demanded a bribe. ‘So, even Jegal Clan’s Escort Agency has people like this. It’s a shame for a prestigious institution.’ However, if she could deliver Woonyeong’s precious letter right away, there was nothing wrong with her. She placed a few iron coins in the man’s hand and said. “Please handle it quickly. I’m staying at Hwayoung Inn. I’ll be there for about two days.” “Hwayoung Inn, huh? Hehe. Staying in a nice place. I understand. I’ll make sure it’s delivered safely and quickly.” The man answered without erasing his greedy smile until the end. Sogyo shook her head and returned to Hwayoung Inn. The same servant came rushing over. “Oh, you’re back. How about having a meal first?” “Yeah, give me a table.” “The perfect spot happened to be available. There’s a fantastic table on the 4th floor with a great view of Dongho. How about sitting there?” The food would be expensive if it were on the 4th floor of a famous guesthouse. Although the servants intentions were clearly visible, Sogyo responded lightly. “Yeah, I guess so.” As she followed the servant floor by floor, the interior decoration became more and more luxurious. Contrary to the bustling lower floors, the number of guests was also small and it was quiet. And even at a glance, they were wearing things that looked expensive. “Well, how do you feel here?” After guiding Sogyo to a table by the window, the servant asked with a cheerful expression. The scenery of Dongho came into view through the window. The sun was gradually setting, and the sight of Dongho turning red was incredibly beautiful. Sogyo didn’t usually show her emotions, but without realizing it, she let out some admiration. “Yes, it’s as good as you said. Thank you.” She handed two iron coins to the servant. The servant’s mouth fell open in surprise. “Hehe, I’m glad you like it. What should I serve?” “I want to eat meat dishes, so please bring two or three of them.” “Yeah, sure. Don’t you need a drink?” “I’m done drinking.” Sogyo sat down and admired the scenery of Dongho. The food she ordered came out soon after. She ate slowly, making an effort to remember the names and flavors of each dish. As the sun set and it got dark, the buildings near Dongho turned on their lights one by one. The light reflected off the lake, making it sparkle. It was also extremely beautiful. She took another sip of tea. “You…” Sogyo put down the teacup she was holding and raised her head. There stood Young Master, who must have been about sixteen years old. “Are you from the Seol Family?” Seeing his face, Sogyo couldn’t help but be surprised. The face of the young Young Master was like a piece of jade. Although Sogyo lived in the small town of Hongan County, she had seen quite a number of handsome people. All the descendants of the Seol Family were individuals with exceptional looks. However, she had never seen someone with the aura of a martial artist like the one standing in front of her. He was a very strikingly handsome man. At first glance, they might believe he was a woman, but his distinct features revealed that he was a young man. “That’s right, I’m Hong Sogyo from the Seol Family.” “I’ve come to the right place.” “But what brings you here to find me?” “I have a reply to your letter.” “Huh? What do you mean…?” Sogyo didn’t immediately understand the handsome Young Master’s seemingly random statement. “I came from the Jegal Clan.” “Ah…” “I am…” For some reason, the Young Master slightly elongated the end of his words. After a brief pause, he finally revealed his name. “I’m Jegal Dam.” Then, the corners of his eyes curled and he smiled brightly.
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