Surviving the Romance Fantasy

Operation name…

It was a ‘wolf hunt’…

I’m good when I have time (2)

“…Taepyeong, how should I react?”

“…”

“Did you start dreaming of becoming an assassin when you were twenty?”

The next day, when I entered Cheonryongchae, I was wearing the cotton cloth worn by the Black Moon Troops and the Black Moon Troop uniform.

After being promoted to the position of Hyeongwoljang, there were so many eyes watching him that he decided to pretend to be a member of the Black Moon when he entered Cheonryongchae.

Anyway, I can go in and out of the Cheongdo Palace itself as long as I have my power of attorney, and I can go in and out of Cheonryongchae as long as I show my Cheonryongpae, so it’s not a big problem.

Since there was no benefit in frequently revealing his presence at Cheonryongchae for no reason, it seemed better to pretend to be a member of the Black Moon Team under orders from Hyeongwoljang when working secretly within the Cheongdo Palace.

“I think it will be like this for a while due to various reasons. “It’s not like you have no expectations at all.”

“That’s right. But now that I am a third-rank official, wouldn’t it be a bit of a loss to my dignity to play the role of an assassin?”

“…Do you mean dignity…”

“…”

“…”

“…Taepyeong. “Didn’t you just swallow something?”

“…no.”

“…”

When you think of dignity, what comes to mind is the image of Princess Cheondo, who almost flipped her skirt over in front of the emperor.

okay. These days, I feel like I lack a sense of crisis.

No matter how much the image of Yeon-ri flashes before my eyes… the Princess Cheondo before my eyes is the owner of this Cheonryongchae and a woman who holds the highest authority in Cheongdo Palace.

No matter how bad it looks… it is a being that must be respected and respected…

We must not forget that fact…

“Okay, Taepyeong… The reason I called you today is because I have something to do…”

“What do you mean, what needs to be done?”

“…Don’t misunderstand and listen, Taepyeong.”

Yeon-ri hesitantly took a mouthful of cold water, then lowered her gaze and said.

“During the last Wolgui incident… things turned out a little differently than expected, so I hurriedly kicked out the maid to Taeokcheong…”

“…”

“But now that everything has been resolved well, we have to bring the Seol maid back to Tianlongchae…”

Seol-ran, the main character of ‘The Love Story of the Heavenly Dragon’, became a middle-aged maid for saving the life of Prince Hyeon-won during the previous incident.

It was ridiculous that I was given the title of Hyeongwoljang at this age, but becoming a middle-aged maid at Seolran’s experience and age was also quite remarkable.

When you become a middle-aged maid, you will be in a position to take responsibility for various matters inside and outside the palace. You will be able to manage 15 women on your own or enter a middle management position in a department that manages a large palace.

Usually, when a maid enters the Cheongdo Palace, middle maid is often her last position.

This is because the gap between middle-class maids and upper-class maids is too large. In short, it means that Seolran became a well-recognized person as a maid.

“As it is, Seol’s maid works at Cheonryongchae and has to go check on the affairs of the Crown Prince’s palace whenever she has time…”

“…”

“But because I kicked her out to Taeyucheong, she completely became a maid for the Crown Prince’s womb… I have to somehow bring her back to Tianlongchae so that Seol’s maid can take the path of becoming the Princess of Heaven in the future…”

The most important thing that Princess Ahyeon had to do was to ensure that Seolran could easily take over her position.

“…Can’t the princess just give instructions? “Isn’t it possible to bring in at least a middle-aged maid with the authority of the Princess of Cheondo?”

“Well… if you’re a maid belonging to the Crown Prince’s Palace, it’s a different story.”

“Ah… I think I know roughly what the situation is.”

Is there anyone who can rebel against the will of Princess Cheondo?

However, there is.

In this Cheongdo Palace, there are the only beings who can casually challenge the authority of the Princess of Cheondo. It’s the royal family.

No matter how much of a princess you are, it is not easy to pinpoint and steal Crown Prince Hyeonwon’s favorite maid.

“…Prince Xuanwen has appointed Sister Lan as his dedicated maid.”

“Yes… Now your sister will start hitting on all the most handsome men in the palace… so the more you go, the higher the price of the New Year’s maid will become.”

The story of Heavenly Dragon Love Story is also on track.

Seolran, who is bold and strong, has the ability to attract people. If he is able to exert influence on various forces within the palace in earnest, there will be more people who want to take Seolran with him.

The point is that Seolran must be brought back to Cheonryongchae before the competition intensifies further.

“We can try various tricks, but in fact, the most reliable way is for Taepyeong to use his strength.”

What kind of person is Seolran? She is a heroine who rolls up her sleeves, raises her voice, and does anything if she wants to do it. If I ask for it myself, he might come to Cheonryongchae…

“The maid Seol cares for you very much, so she will grant any request you make. “Isn’t that right?”

“That’s right… but there’s no justification at all. “If you ask for something out of the blue, they will be puzzled and ask why.”

If you belong to the Crown Prince’s Palace, it will be easy for you to get ahead and have many advantages in many ways.

Moreover, if she stays still, she will receive help from Crown Prince Hyeonwon in many ways… From Seolran’s perspective, there is absolutely no reason to go outside the Crown Prince’s womb.

If you want to persuade Seolran, you need a reason…

“Then… it’s okay if it’s temporary, so what if Taepyeong becomes a member of the Tianlongchae?”

“Are you from Tianlongchae? “Even if you are a 3rd rank Hyeongwoljang, how can you belong to a place that is no different from the Geumnam district?”

“Hmm… I wonder how we can’t use someone like escorts… First of all, Taepyeong, since you have the position of an internal inspector, you are free to come in and out of the concubine. I guess I can just give a reason why I’m so anxious because of the Wolgi incident. I ended up falling out in front of the emperor, which emphasized my weakness a bit, so it’s worth a try. Look, I’m a sickly girl.”

“…”

“…answer.”

“Ah… yes… right…”

“…I feel like I’m going to cry…”

Anyway, everyone who knew me knew that there was some kind of support relationship between me and Princess Cheondo.

Now, if I were to unnaturally become part of the Tianlongchae, no one would question it…

“And… I’m just leaking a rumor… Hyeongwoljang Seol Taepyeong is having a hard time working at Cheonryongchae… His health is deteriorating a lot, and he seems to be having a hard time mentally… Taepyeong, you too. Whenever I have to see my Lunar New Year maid, I just lament. “The work is too hard and the pain is severe.”

“…Based on common sense, is there anything worth going through so much trouble about protecting Tianlongchae?”

“That’s what you say… Then how will the Seol maid react? “If it involves Taepyeong and you, it will be a disaster.”

Seolran’s reaction is easily depicted. I already saw a similar reaction when I was imprisoned in the enemy palace’s dungeon.

He would come out with all kinds of bundles and make a fuss, asking who was bullying my little brother.

And since she became a middle-aged maid and could hope for a job to some extent, she would probably want to go to Cheonryongchae, where she could work while also taking care of her younger brother. That was Princess Ahyeon’s theory.

“No matter how much I hope, it will be meaningless if Prince Hyeonwon captures Sister Lan. “How could a mere middle-aged maid refuse the crown prince’s orders?”

“Well… how important is your own will? If the maid of honor is always worried, sighing heavily, and worrying about her younger brother all day, even if she were the crown prince, there would be nothing she could do about it. “You can take over people with power, but you can’t take over their hearts.”

“hmm…”

That’s true.

I feel a bit uncomfortable because it feels like they are taking advantage of Seolran’s concern for her younger sister… Anyway, the intention behind doing this is to help Seolran become a princess of Cheondo. It’s not like I’m trying to use her for personal gain.

however…

“…Can I tell you straight and without any additions or omissions?”

“Okay. And Taepyeong. “You’ve been speaking bluntly and without hesitation lately anyway.”

“Is that so…? “I am always aware that I am in front of Princess Cheondo, and I always try to maintain all manners…”

“That’s true, but… Taepyeong, you have a knack for cursing with your facial expressions…”

“…”

“…Anyway, the plan itself makes sense, but… I’m a little uneasy.”

Princess Ahyeon answered while adjusting her sleeves while sitting in the pavilion.

“Are you anxious? “Which part?”

“…It’s the princess’s plan.”

“Our Taepyeong has become very sour…”

“You have such a flashy criminal record…”

I rested my chin in thought.

There is no way Princess Ahyeon’s plan could have worked out…! If you think about it, there must be some loophole…!

“Uh, anyway, we will consider more options to bring Sister Lan to the Tianlongchae. If you don’t mind, I’ll go with the princess’s plan. “It’s not very trustworthy, but…”

“…I feel like Taepyeong’s attitude towards me is becoming harsher as time goes by…”

“…That can’t be right. By the way, I actually have something else to ask the princess.”

Although Princess Ahyeon had called me, I also had some business to attend to.

“ask? Well, I will have to help only to the extent of my authority, but is it about the active room?”

“It is exactly what it says. “I think we need more manpower to manage the active room… but I’m not sure where to get them.”

“Well… there are probably many people who would like to come under your command, but you probably can’t hire just anyone.”

There is no one to write to.

It was a habit that people of high status uttered wherever they went. After putting myself in that position, I completely understood.

There are a lot of people, but there are no good people.

Even if you try to raise them, it takes a lot of money, and no matter where you try to bring them, most of them already have owners.

“We need a few more civil servants to manage internal affairs, a head maid to manage the maids, and more people to handle various miscellaneous tasks…”

“Definitely… If you look at military officers who have gained some power, they hang out with powerful people and get introduced to them. “It may be an expression of a desire for power to place members of one’s own family under powerful military officials, but if you use it well, you may be able to take over some useful people.”

Is this a story about joining hands with a powerful person?

However, most of the powerful people in Cheongdo Palace who were said to be a bit wrinkled were rotten inside.

I don’t like holding hands, but realistically, is there nothing I can do about it?

“Taepyeong, I understand what you’re worried about. I’ll look into some people in my line as well. “There are quite a few good people in Tianlongchae.”

“Ah, yes… thank you.”

“…”

“…Why do you look like that?”

“I wonder how long it’s been since I received a genuine thank you from you, Taepyeong…”

Isn’t it a blessing to be self-employed?

I couldn’t even bring myself to say those words.

Let’s not forget…

This girl in front of me… is the Princess of Cheondo…

“Oh right. And there’s something else important to do. “This is really important, so you have to listen seriously.”

“…yes.”

Eventually, Princess Ahyeon changed her expression to become very serious and spoke.

If she, who could guess the future to some extent, came out so seriously, I couldn’t help but feel even more nervous.

“…Taepyeong. What do you think? “I think I’ve gained a bit of weight these days…?”

“…”

“Well, does it look like Tina on the outside?”

“…”

Let’s not forget…

This girl in front of me… is the Princess of Cheondo…

*

Ha Deok-bi, who was walking around the concubine with her maids, was deeply troubled.

What must be done to subdue Hyeongwoljang Seol Taepyeong?

Flattery and flattery don’t work, and trying to force a bribe into him will only backfire, and despite what the beauty world says, he’s not actually a person for whom such things would work.

Whether she was Queen of Jin or Queen of In, she was the most beautiful of beauties who selected the most beautiful and noble women and took good care of them over several years. However, didn’t even they push away the hyeongwoljang without even blinking an eye?

There is no such thing as an iron wall.

If he were a person with great ambitions, he would at least promise compensation commensurate with those aspirations, but since that doesn’t seem to be the case, there is no point in looking into it.

‘…When I knelt at Baekho Palace and said things that were embarrassing to the world, I was just below…!’

Deokbi Ha closed his eyes tightly while fanning his face.

‘I should have done better then…!’

I do well when I have time.

It would be meaningless to regret it now.

It would be fortunate if the sincerity of something that happened several years ago was brought up now and its sincerity is not questioned.

In any case, in terms of political protocol, Ha Deok-bi is much higher than Hyeongwol-jang, so if he were to formally show respect, it would be difficult for him to shake his head.

Even if you don’t accept bribes, it will be difficult to return gifts that are formally given to you. Because it wouldn’t be polite to the person who handed it to me.

The problem is that recruiting them as allies has a different level of difficulty.

‘Yes… I told you to shoot the horse first if you want to take the general.’

We need to think about changing our approach a bit.

First of all, if he were to choose the person he cherishes most in Cheongdo Palace, it would be his sister, Seolran.

However, the plan to recruit Seolran was also tried by other crown princesses.

Every time that happened, Seolran refused so stubbornly that most of the time, she just gave up. There is no point in taking someone by force and only incurring resentment.

‘The maid probably knows that if she becomes tied down to someone, it will be a nuisance to the chief of execution.’

It is difficult to embrace Seolran.

Although his will is stubborn, his sudden approach to Seolran raises the suspicions of the other crown princesses.

I have no interest in Seol Taepyeong!

I’m just trying to use him for the benefit of the family and personal prosperity!

like! Doesn’t it look like a monster that has selfish intentions and is trying to get involved with Seol Taepyeong in some way…!

Deokbi Ha’s spine suddenly felt hot, and he quickly looked up to the wall and burst into laughter.

‘As expected… I should have tried to get involved with that Hyeongwoljang in some way…’

After Ha Deok-bi sighed like that, I suddenly felt like my pride was hurt.

Yes. Even though he is a third-rank servant, he is not the master of the White Tiger Palace.

Although Ha Deok-bi was willing to endure a little humiliation for her own self-interest, I suddenly felt angry because it seemed like I was always going through a lot of emotional trouble because of that person named Seol Tae-pyeong.

of course!! When I became involved with the royal queen Ha Chae-rim, I received some help from him!

of course!! It’s true that I didn’t think of him as a very trustworthy person when I saw him supporting her in the backyard of the burning White Tiger Palace!

of course!! I can’t deny the fact that there are times when I feel dizzy as to what would have happened if I hadn’t had such peace of mind…!

‘okay. His military power is somewhat useful, and he seems to have become a more human being… How can he, Daejoint, try to wield me like this, the owner of the White Tiger Palace and a member of the Seal Haga clan…?’

Seol Taepyeong doesn’t particularly try to sway her.

However, there was no one around to make a fuss…

‘My pride is slowly getting hurt… Yes, I was swayed every time… I have to pay back this time.’

It is true that I have said this time and time again, but Ha Deok-bi is not a very docile woman. To put it bluntly, his personality was not good.

Returning favor with enmity? I tried it like eating a meal. Such personal affection is not put in front of political practical interests. No matter what anyone said, she was cold-blooded.

Still, it was a bit strange. Even if you think about it yourself, aren’t you the kind of person who can throw away your pride at any time for the sake of gaining or losing?

Especially when it comes to Seol Tae-pyeong, I wonder what this strange feeling of wanting to take care of my pride is.

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In fact, even though he is involved with Seol Tae-pyeong, there is no way to break his nose…

A very refreshing and sure way to take the lead in a relationship…

There is a way to make Seol Tai-pyeong have no choice but to be swayed by Ha Deok-bi… a way to strike a blow… There is no way…

However, it was something that required a lot of determination on Ha Deok-bi’s part.

‘…’

Ha Deok-bi felt something blood rush to his head.

Although it is heartbreaking and requires a lot of courage…

Deokbi Howell… was a woman who would do anything…

*

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Have you been at peace so far?

It’s been quite a while since you took up the position of Hyeongwoljang, and I’m sorry I didn’t ask you how you were doing.