Surviving the Romance Fantasy

Qin Qinglang wanted to hang himself and die right now.

– Boom!

She recklessly hit her head on the table.

The shame that was twisting and rising in my chest was more painful than my red, swollen forehead.

Surviving on Ropan Episode 125

Accept your karma (1)

The times are unusual.

Is the period of expanding as if sailing on a favorable wind coming to an end? The officials in the main palace were having headaches due to the recent uproar that had been brewing around the imperial capital.

The power of Qingdao, which covers the continent, has grown so high that weak countries on the border do not even dare to rebel. However, the archenemy of the Cheongdo Kingdom, which was thought to have no enemy under heaven, was not a human but a ghost.

Special spirits have already run riot three times, centered around the imperial capital.

The meaning was different from that of a ghost in the border area causing trouble. After all, it is the imperial capital.

The outbreak of ghosts, which was thought to be something like a natural disaster, now feels like it has some meaning.

In no other era have demons been so rampant in the center of the ecliptic.

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After encountering not one, not two, but the third time the special spirit’s uproar occurred, the inside of Cheongdo Palace had no choice but to fall into even greater chaos.

In the end, those eyes had no choice but to turn to the one who stood at the top of this country, Emperor Unseong.

This calamity caused by ghosts wreaking havoc over and over again makes it seem as if Heaven is trying to kill the ruler of Qingdao.

Not in any other place, but in the imperial capital, especially the Cheongdo Palace where the emperor resides, special dignitaries appear again and again.

If such things continue to happen, the suspicions of the people all over the world will now go beyond Princess Cheondo and towards Emperor Unseong himself.

“… .”

Emperor Unseong’s office is equipped with a splendid royal portrait.

Emperor Yunsheng, facing the 3rd Tang Shangguan, was quietly contemplating with his head bowed.

Even though I replaced the Princess of Heaven, I can no longer ignore the continued rampage of this ghost.

If your authority starts to get damaged, it will get out of hand.

It was a moment when special measures were needed.

“You’re creating a new unit?”

“yes. “It seems like they are planning to create an army that specializes in hunting ghosts, separate from the standing army centered around the tomb site.”

It had been less than three days since the turmoil in the concubine was brought under control.

The chaos was barely resolved, and there was still a lot of work left to do.

I also did not have the time to look after the affairs of the active room, so I was out commanding the soldiers in the main palace, when my adjutant Bicheon asked me about the news of the party meeting.

Bicheon spoke politely with his head down.

“It seems that the imperial palace is planning to personally arrange for ghost hunters, give them green money, train them as military officers, and even secure a position as military attaché in charge.”

“… “There will be a lot of backlash.”

I said while sitting on the bed set up in the recovery station, checking the bandages wrapped around my body.

Catching ghosts is a highly regarded profession. There was a strong perception that they were monsters spreading ominous energy.

It seems that their treatment should be better in this period when ghosts are rampant, but strangely enough, there are many cases where humans look down on people regardless of necessity.

Just like the butchers who slaughter cows and pigs and the dog breeders who handle dogs, if you look at the reality, they are people who are essential for the world to run, but they are naturally treated with contempt. It’s not that special.

The ghost hunters were roughly the same way, traveling around the world killing ghosts for money, but they were beings who were feared and loathed by people.

Even Blackwoldae, who is currently working in the active room, was a wanderer before settling down. It is clear how serious the perception was, considering that no one was willing to take even those elite troops.

However, the plan is to bring in ghost hunters from the imperial palace, which is more sublime and sacred than anywhere else, to feed the country’s rust and give them government positions to make them military officers.

It was a fairly radical policy, and it was obvious that other officials who had great honor in the name of military attaché would strongly oppose it.

Nevertheless, Emperor Yunsheng seemed intent on pushing ahead with this matter.

“Special agents broke into Cheongdo Palace not once, twice, but three times, so the situation must be taken seriously.”

“yes. so… The deputy general may also have to take a position.”

“me… ?”

“yes… .”

If you think about it, it was like that.

I have been catching and killing ghosts since I was an apprentice samurai, and when I was Tongseokjang, I went on expeditions to kill ghosts with General Jeong Jeong-tae. One ghost was the best disciple of Baekseon Lee Cheol-un, who killed all the ghosts, including one ghost and one ghost. will be.

In addition, he is a deputy general who is ranked 3rd in rank among military officers of Cheongdo Province. There is General Seong Sa-wook, who is 1st in rank, and General Cheongchuk Hwang Su, who is 2nd in rank. However, both of them must have killed fewer ghosts than me.

In short, if a new army is created, the only person worthy of being its commander is me.

“… “It is already accepted as a greeting with no room for disagreement among the dignitaries of the main palace.”

“Wait a moment, Bicheon. I am also the lord of the active room, and I am also the concubine’s internal inspector, Princess Cheondo’s adjutant, and even a general-level official in the enemy palace… “You want me to take responsibility for an army as well?”

“Originally, the dignitaries of the main palace do not seem to know that death from overwork exists. From my perspective as a low-level warrior… It’s a problem I can’t say anything about… .”

“These young people… Are you planning to kill me by burying me in work? ?”

I couldn’t believe my ears.

I already have a lot of work to do, so what more are you asking me to do?

The problem was that the person pushing it was none other than Emperor Yunseong, who was at the top of this country.

No, I have to take care of the work before doing it… . If it goes this far, people will die.

Even if you want to say that, it is not easy to raise your voice to the Emperor.

“However, no matter how much you think about it, it is difficult to deny the fact that General Seol is the most suitable person. To avoid work… You must prove your incompetence… .”

“… .”

If it was something that was promoted by the 3rd party boss, we could try to avoid doing it, but it was just Hwang Myeong… .

However, there is a limit to how much a person can do.

They say that criticizing people is the fate of a bureaucratic society, but if you don’t even offer the slightest resistance, you will really die from overwork… .

“I-I…” My career and reputation are important, but I also want to pay attention to the achievements of my successor. why… what is it… Isn’t there a Hungwoljang that came after me? Did you say Hwailyong? The friend who went around subduing demons under General Jeong Seong-tae. “That friend is very talented and has outstanding skills. I should give him a chance. There are replacements, so why do I need to step forward?”

“Isn’t it too important to take responsibility for the position of execution leader?” ?”

“In the first place, you only improve your skills when you take on important responsibilities. “Isn’t there a way to get around it using that kind of excuse?”

Bicheon lowered his head with an apologetic face and spoke with difficulty.

“As I said, it is an important matter related to the emperor’s authority… I wonder if the story will be resolved that easily… .”

“For now, I have to focus on repairing the concubine that is still in shambles. “I have an appointment to eat lunch and meet my study partner right now.”

“Then I will tell that to the Chief Secretary.”

“Did that gentleman from Jungseo-gwan come in person? “Is he the one in charge of this matter?”

“You contacted me while I was here to check on the situation of the concubine.”

Choo Beom-seok of the Central Library.

Among the three great party officials, he was the mildest person. Even though he is gentle for a politician, he may be full of cynicism on the inside.

“However, if you don’t do anything… “You will be selected as the leader of the new army.”

“no… . That’s it… .”

I wiped my face and took a deep breath.

If you take on more work than this, you will die from overwork. Even if it is an order from the Emperor, it does not mean it is not.

However, as Bicheon said, it is an important issue directly related to the authority of the emperor, so Emperor Unseong will not easily yield.

Even if he is a deputy general who ranks third in military rank, he cannot express his opinion to the Emperor and shake his head.

Something… Is there some way… .

For me, now is the perfect time. The position of internal inspector is useful for monitoring the situation of the concubine, the territory of the active room is something he does not want to give up, and the position of deputy to the Princess of Heavenly Dao is one that Qin Qingrang will never let go.

… Jincheongrang?

… Yeah, I see… .

“Whoa… … .”

I wiped my face a few times and spoke with a solemn heart.

“If it comes out like this from the main palace… I also have my own way… .”

“… W-what are you thinking? “General Seol.”

“In the first place, when you express an opinion on something, you have to be clear about it.”

I took a deep breath. There were many places to believe.

“We’re going on strike.”

“… yes?”

Bicheon couldn’t believe his ears and asked back.

“Oh, no… General Seol. If a general-level official does something like that… Isn’t it just a birthmark…? ?”

“don’t worry. “I have my own way.”

“ah… no… .”

Bicheon’s eyes were trembling.

It is a very serious matter for a general in military power to carelessly shake his head at the Emperor’s orders and act independently.

With great power comes great responsibility, so if you do something foolish or make a strange misunderstanding, you will disappear as soon as the dew on the execution table.

It would be a mistake to think that just because power and prestige have increased, there will be stability in life in the palace.

Living as a powerful person in Qingdao is ultimately like walking a tightrope on lava. Only the method is different, but the risk of loss of power lurks at any time.

There are many times when high prestige becomes armor that protects my life, but there are also many times when it becomes poison that destroys my heart.

So, as your authority increases, you have to be careful about your every move.

It’s a natural thing.

so I… I had to find excuses and justifications.

What excuse, what justification?

It’s an excuse not to work, a reason not to work… .

Despite great opposition, Emperor Unseong decided to create an army dedicated to fighting ghosts.

If I give strength to that decision, it will definitely bring great benefits to my authority in the future, but no matter what, a person cannot die buried in work.

I had to say that I couldn’t do what I couldn’t do, and to do that, I had to find people and causes that would give strength to my voice.

Fortunately, I have a lot of backs… !

The so-called powerful people are lined up behind me… !

No matter how Emperor Unseong is… ! If the Master of the Four Great Palaces or the Princess of Cheondo begins to raise her voice, it will be difficult to ignore it.

In other words, all you have to do is go to Jin Cheongrang, the current Princess of Cheondo, and appeal.

The deputy general has so much work to do, adding other duties is a huge burden.

I hope you can create an environment for Tianlongchae so that he can focus on his work. This will ultimately help the well-being of Cheonryongchae and further contribute to the peace of Qingdao.

He’s not the kind of person who won’t do it again if you ask him to talk like that.

And if it is for such a cause, Emperor Yunseong will have to consider it once more.

In the end, the infestation of ghosts was a concern, so they founded an army, because if the safety of Cheonryongchae was affected, the guests and guests would be defeated.

It’s perfect for a reason.

It’s a little awkward to say it with my own mouth, but isn’t Princess Jin Cheongrang completely on my side?

If you go and say that you are having a hard time and lament that you are having a hard time, you will have a great result that will become your strength.

I am Seoltaepyeong. I am not the type of petty person who cowardly hides behind those in power and lowers his head unmanly!

But not!

Still, people need to live a little! It’s not that I’m going to do something bad, but if you look at the truth, it’s actually giving up merit… To others, it may seem like charity.

While rationalizing myself, I showed the Cheonryongpae and entered the Cheonryongchae.

– Jeopuk, Jeopuk, Jeopuk.

I entered the hallway of the Cheonryongchae, where many places still needed to be restored, and walked briskly to the inner room where the Princess Cheondo was resting.

“I’m here to see the Deputy General.”

Since he is a person who sits as an adjutant to the Princess of Cheondo, the maids do not think it strange even when he strides across the floor of the Cheonryongchae.

However, he just bowed his head and greeted me politely.

I passed between them, crossed numerous paper gates, and finally arrived in front of Princess Cheondo’s inner room.

It was the first time he had come to see the Princess of Cheondo in person since the White Ghost caused an uproar. After that, it was necessary to check whether there was any major problem with my physical condition.

Well, anyway… I haven’t known Jin Cheongrang for a year or two, so there’s no need for a formal greeting.

While simply treating her with the courtesy of the Princess of Cheondo, I raised my voice and spoke to the inner room beyond the paper door.

“Princess. “This is Deputy General Seol Taepyeong.”

[Hi! ]

A sound like a suffocating sound was heard from the inner room beyond the paper door.

It’s a reaction that makes the body tremble, as if ice had been placed on the back of the neck.

“Are you feeling okay?”

[Gwae, because it’s okay. For now, I just want to be alone! ]

“Yes. However, I have something I would like to tell you… .”

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[Even if you want to be alone! ]

spurn.

… .

Is this the Jincheongrang that came out and started wagging its tail when it heard my footsteps? My heart feels tight… .

But, why… ?

“Oh, princess… !”

[I told you to go away first! W, don’t make me say it multiple times, ugh. ]

Jin Cheongrang seemed to have bitten his tongue while speaking, but his words were slurred. Just listening to it makes me feel like I’m in tears.

[J-I won’t see your face now… ! Oh, go away quickly… ! hurry! I’ll call you next time… ! I’ll definitely call you, so for now… go… Go see… ! Oh, I’m sorry… !!! Give me some time… !]

– Coo!

“… .”

Just like that, I was kicked out of Tianlongchae.

“is it… .”

I fell on the floor in front of the magnificent main gate of Cheonryongchae and was frustrated.

Yes, I thought this day would come someday.

The day when Jin Cheong-rang finally came to his senses, opened his eyes to the differences between men and women and his own status, and tried to stay away from me.

Since that day will definitely come someday, how many times have I decided to hold on and hold on tight?

That day has finally come, but why is there only emptiness in my heart?

No, actually, I feel relieved… . Why, at this very moment, when help from those in power is needed more than ever?

still… Where is this? It might be a good thing that he came to his senses even now.

“okay… I still… I know a lot of people… .”

It may not be as authoritative as the Princess of Cheondo speaking directly, but there are many powerful people who can lend weight to my words and help me.

Lady In Ha-yeon, Queen Hyeon Po-ryeong, and Queen Deok Howol. Aren’t they all from my side? !

If you go to the owners of each palace and explain the whole story… . You will help me without any consideration of political interests or conditions! Because we’ve known each other for a long time… !

So, let’s go to him and explain the situation.

I still have a lot to contend with.

Even though I’m like this… Deputy General Seol Tae-pyeong… .

“Deputy General Seol Taepyeong has come to visit.”

The middle gate of Baekho Palace at sunset.

The head maid, Ye-rim, relayed this report to Ha Deok-bi, who was walking around the garden and gathering her thoughts.

“The Deputy General again… ?”

“Perhaps there has been a recent uproar, so you may have come to check on my well-being.”

“but… Come to think of it, I heard you also stopped by Hyeonmu Palace and Jujak Palace during the afternoon.”

Ha Deok-bi, who was familiar with the news of the concubines, already knew that Seol Tae-pyeong was moving around here and there as if he was checking on the well-being of the crown concubines.

This is not strange since he is a general-level official of a country and is also an internal inspector belonging to the concubine.

However, he goes to his wife, his wife, and his wife first, and he comes to visit himself last… . I can’t quite tell whether this is something to be happy about or something to be disappointed about.

To put it bluntly, I thought it would come first, but I was rather disappointed.