Monochrome Sovereign (Novel) - Chapter 49 - The Wind Blows (4)

Chapter 49 – The Wind Blows (4)

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Translated by Heavenly Cat

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The next day.

“Clan Head.”

“Come in.”

Tae-gyeong, who had entered the Clan Head’s office, handed over some documents.

“These are the documents I organized last night. I believe it would be fine to set the budget at this level.”

Yeon Wi quickly scanned the documents.

“Hmm, you worked hard.”

“It was nothing.”

“You may go now.”

Tae-gyeong hesitated for a moment.

“Um, Clan Head.”

“Do you have something to say?”

Yeon Wi’s gaze was as indifferent as usual.

Tae-gyeong cleared his throat.

“It is about the business training matter with the Murong Clan.”

“I am still contemplating that part.”

“Ah, yes! Of course, you must consider it carefully.”

Yeon Wi’s eyebrows twitched. His face looked as if he were wondering why this fellow was so talkative today.

It was his usual appearance. Tae-gyeong hurriedly bowed his head.

“It is none other than……”

“Speak.”

Tae-gyeong cautiously continued.

“How about changing the person?”

“What do you mean?”

“I am speaking to ask what you think about looking for someone else instead of that maiden named Murong Yeon-hwa.”

Yeon Wi openly frowned.

“Why did you have such a thought?”

“It is just that, no matter how much I think about it, Murong Yeon-hwa seems like too outstanding a talented woman. Ah! Of course, I am not looking down on the Eldest Young Master, but I was wondering what if that maiden harbors other intentions.”

“Other intentions?”

“Yes.”

Tae-gyeong spoke as if he had solidified his resolve.

“Murong Yeon-hwa is a talent recognized by the Murong Clan Head. She probably grew up receiving only praise since she was a child. We cannot exclude the possibility that she might have an arrogant nature. To think she is involved in the major and minor affairs of the family at that age, how much more so would she be?”

“Hmm.”

“The Eldest Young Master is also a talent who is not lacking compared to Murong Yeon-hwa. However, rather than a wife with outstanding talent, I wonder if a wife who puts his mind at ease would be more suitable for the Eldest Young Master.”

Yeon Wi looked at Tae-gyeong with cold eyes.

“You were the one who mentioned the child named Murong Yeon-hwa. Why are you only now changing your words?”

Tae-gyeong spoke with an awkward expression.

At that natural change in expression, Yeon Wi’s gaze became a bit more bloodthirsty.

“I did not consider one thing.”

“What?”

“This is unlikely, of course, but what if the Murong Clan Head refuses this marriage?”

“……?”

“Before both sides lose face, it seems the Murong Clan Head would not feel very good either. Even if he understands since it is a public matter, he might think it is unpleasant as it is like being told to hand over his cherished daughter.”

“If the Murong Clan Head’s vessel is that small, then it would be better not to do business training in the first place.”

“Of course, that is so. However, in officially increasing our influence, wouldn’t it be better the fewer the noises?”

“Mmm.”

“I am saying this because I believe it would be good for both the family and the Eldest Young Master. I apologize for speaking hastily a few days ago without thinking sufficiently.”

Tae-gyeong looked at Yeon Wi with subtle eyes.

Yeon Wi’s expression was still desolate. However, he noticed that Yeon Wi’s gaze had changed minutely.

‘No matter how much it’s about laws and justice, it must be difficult to remain cold when it’s about his own son’s marriage.’

Yeon Wi, after agonizing, spoke.

“Chief Steward Tae.”

“Yes, Clan Head.”

“I have one thing to ask.”

Tae-gyeong was inwardly nervous. He did not bother to hide such a feeling.

He was that kind of person. A person who knew when to hide his inner thoughts and when to reveal them honestly.

“Do you truly think it would be good to conduct this business training with the Murong Clan?”

Tae-gyeong’s eyes flashed.

He did not know how to interpret Yeon Wi’s expression. It was because he was so indifferent that it was difficult to read, even for someone as quick-witted as him.

This time was different. Yeon Wi was currently feeling troubled.

Tae-gyeong’s mouth opened on its own.

“As I said before, I am in favor. Money is soon power. Depending on how you handle power, you can contribute to peace or disturb the people’s minds.”

“…….”

“I will dare to say one thing. The Clan Head I have served until now is someone who uses power more justly than anyone else. If you strive for the stability of the people’s livelihoods with more funds, other sects will also step forward to help.”

Yeon Wi sighed softly.

Tae-gyeong’s eyes sparkled.

‘To think it was such a great worry.’

It was the second time he had seen Yeon Wi sigh. The first time was five years ago when the relationship between the Yeon brothers had severely soured.

‘Since it can be called the largest event of his generation, is it only natural?’

Suddenly, Yeon Ho-jeong’s face appeared over Yeon Wi’s face.

‘Thinking about it, it is strange.’

Tae-gyeong could not forget the image of Yeon Ho-jeong visiting him last night.

An arrogant posture. The image of him smiling while wearing an ambition in his eyes that could not be hidden.

‘Yeon Ho-jeong used to loathe Yeon Ji-pyeong. However, it has changed recently. Could it be that it was a strategic move for the future?’

Seeing his appearance yesterday, it seemed entirely possible.

Is it not easy to have such thoughts at a young age? That was absolutely not the case.

In the Murong Clan, they begin a fierce power struggle from the moment they come out of their mother’s womb. It was not because someone encouraged it, but it was a nature that proved they were of the Murong bloodline.

There was only one person who had bypassed that nature.

‘Murong Yu.’

He was a person with a good nature. He was someone who was more suitable for the Yeon Clan than the Murong Clan. Among them, he particularly resembled Yeon Ji-pyeong.

‘A funny coincidence.’

The eldest son is gradually becoming like a Murong, while the person treated as a freak in the Murong family acts like someone who received the Yeon surname.

“Is that so.”

“That is my thought.”

Yeon Wi, leaning his back against the chair, nodded.

“Very well, let’s do that.”

Tae-gyeong’s gaze changed.

“Will you join hands with the Murong Clan?”

“In truth, there would be no harm in joining hands. If we can fill each other’s lacking parts well.”

“That is correct. While they are showing off their prestige as a powerful family of the martial world, they are also of the Orthodox Path. They will keep the minimum line.”

“I do not trust the Murong Clan. I only trust myself.”

“Even if the Murong Clan were to play tricks, they would not be able to escape your insight, Clan Head.”

Yeon Wi nodded.

“Send a letter to the Murong Clan. Tell them to set a date soon.”

Tae-gyeong’s eyes widened.

“Should I send it personally?”

“This contemplation was long. I was cautious on my part, but it might not be so in their eyes.”

“Ah, yes.”

Yeon Wi looked at Tae-gyeong.

“There is also merit in your words. There is no need to cause noise for nothing. However, as I do not wish to speak words I do not mean, write it well so that it benefits the training of both families and send it.”

Tae-gyeong smiled.

“I understand. I will come to receive a review after drafting the letter.”

“There is no need.”

Yeon Wi turned his head.

He seemed to not even want to see such a cringeworthy letter. Tae-gyeong’s eyes shone brightly.

“I understand. I will write it as softly as possible and send it. Ah! What about the marriage partner for the Eldest Young Master……?”

“It does not have to be Murong Yeon-hwa.”

“I understand.”

Tae-gyeong bowed his head and headed for the door.

At that moment, Yeon Wi spoke.

“Chief Steward Tae.”

Tae-gyeong turned around.

He saw Yeon Wi’s back. A hint of strange trouble was glimpsed in his posture toward the window.

“You worked hard.”

“Hahat! It was nothing.”

“No, your contribution was great this time. If you have any opinions in the future, do not hesitate to speak up.”

“Of course.”

“You may go now.”

“Then, I shall take my leave.”

Tae-gyeong left the Clan Head’s office.

He could not see it. He could not see the north wind and cold snow swirling in Yeon Wi’s eyes.

“Send this to the Heavenly Communication Group. It is of the utmost urgency.”

“Yes!”

The Heavenly Communication Group was an information organization that had a deal with the Yeon Clan. Since he said to deliver it with utmost urgency, it would fly to the Murong Clan immediately.

Tae-gyeong, who had delivered the letter to a member of the Heavenly Communication Group, stretched out grandly.

It felt as if the fatigue he had felt until then had completely vanished. The weather was still cold, but the sky was exceptionally clear today.

Tae-gyeong’s eyes, looking up at the sky, curved roundly.

‘It is finally over.’

The Yeon Clan will fall anyway.

The point was how much it would help ‘this side.’ Fortunately, as the Clan Head had approved the business training, it had also become easier to swallow up the Yeon Clan’s domain.

Tae-gyeong once again felt admiration for Murong Yeon-hwa.

‘An engagement…… one might even suffer from rumors if things go wrong, yet she pushed for that? She is truly a great woman.’

This marriage talk was a matter originally initiated by Murong Yeon-hwa herself.

Of course, she had no intention of marrying Yeon Ho-jeong. It was just that she thought such a proposal had to be made in order to sway the mind of the Yeon Clan Head.

‘It is a pity. If she had been born a man, she would have already been appointed as the Young Clan Head.’

One never knows. Perhaps her Clan Head would entrust the family to Murong Yeon-hwa.

The reason was that her Clan Head was looking toward a larger place. That person had no intention of ending his dream within the family.

‘The world! If one was born a man, one should have at least that much of a dream.’

And, if one could look toward the world by such a Clan Head’s side, it would be more than enough.

Tae-gyeong, who was smiling and unfolding his wings of imagination, suddenly had a thought and called a gatekeeper.

“Where is the Eldest Young Master?”

“He went outside with the Second Young Master. They said they were going to have a meal……”

“I see. You may go now.”

“Yes.”

Tae-gyeong openly frowned.

“He is quite carefree. In that respect, he seems even more so than Lady Yeon-hwa.”

* * *

That night.

At a time well past midnight, Yeon Ho-jeong visited Tae-gyeong’s quarters.

“Have you come?”

“Mmm.”

“You have sweated a lot.”

“It’s a martial art that I’ve grown. Shouldn’t I train whenever I have time?”

If nothing else, that venomous spirit was worth evaluating highly.

Tae-gyeong had also seen Yeon Ho-jeong’s training several times. He had never refined himself in such a way, but he could tell at a glance that it was a training difficult to handle unless one was venomous.

He had wondered why the person had changed so much, but as of yesterday, it was understood.

‘He’s anxious to become the Clan Head. Well, it’s only natural.’

His life had been ruined to the core because of the talent of his younger brother who was pushing up from below. He didn’t know what kind of fortuitous encounter he had obtained, but if he obtained an opportunity, it was only right to stake his life on it.

Since he was of the Judge Sword’s bloodline after all, it would be difficult for him to be infinitely lacking.

“It is Dragon Well tea. The scent is good, isn’t it?”

“Huh! Dragon Well? Where did you obtain this precious thing?”

“Haha! I managed to obtain it somehow with the money I’ve saved up. I was thinking of giving it to the Clan Head, after all.”

Giving the tea intended for the Clan Head to you.

So to speak, it was a sign of trust. Yeon Ho-jeong made a triumphant smile.

“I have thought since before that you are no ordinary person.”

“Hahaha! That is an undeserved evaluation. I am merely a student.”

“To call someone who sways a family a mere student?”

The words had thorns, but Tae-gyeong did not read the meaningfulness hidden in Yeon Ho-jeong’s voice.

“It is not so right now. However, in the future, I also intend to do important work. By the side of the Eldest Young Master.”

“You have finally made a decision?”

“Haha! Please look after me.”

“I also look forward to working with you.”

Trickle.

Yeon Ho-jeong’s gaze changed.

Yeon Ho-jeong, who was holding the teacup, was pouring the Dragon Well tea onto the floor.

“I’m already feeling my heart pounding at the thought of striking down a pack of miscellaneous jackals. I hope you play a large role.”