Black Corporation: Joseon

Chapter 807

Episode 807: The stars fall. (1)

Hyang was in Seoul around the time when Lee Jing-ok was pioneering the ‘Road of Guns’ towards Tenochtitlan, giving the Messica warriors a shock and fear that they would never forget even after death.

It was to share Sejong’s last days together.

Not long after Lee Jing-ok set sail with the first line of the conquering army, Hyang received an urgent report from Seoul.

-Deterioration of fetal condition.

“this! “Call Duke Jinpyeong!”

* * *

After receiving the urgent news, Hyang immediately boarded the iron horse along with the Empress Dowager, her concubines, and the Jinpyeong family.

In order for the Hyang party to return home quickly, the railway management bureau of Xinji changed all timetables, and the management bureau of Chuxi blocked the departure of the empire’s first sailing ship that had completed its first voyage.

After boarding the ship, Hyang gave a short but firm order to the captain.

“I will take responsibility! “It’s okay if the engine explodes, so sail at full speed!”

The captain responded to Hyang’s command with a solemn expression.

“I will sacrifice my life and fulfill my command!”

The ship, filled with only coal and charcoal to power the steam engine and food and drinking water for the people of Cheongsu, sailed at full speed toward Wonsan.

Because it only stopped at ports of call when the cargo hold was full of coal and charcoal, the incense-burning ship was able to anchor in Wonsan in 40 days.

* * *

The incense that came to Wonsan went directly to Wonsan Station and visited the station master.

“It may cause harm to the people, but the matter is urgent, so please assign an iron horse. “I’m sorry this happened to you.”

The stationmaster bowed his head with a bewildered face at Hyang’s apology.

“Oh no! “Of course it has to be done!”

“It’s not a given. This is clearly against railroad law. “But it’s urgent, so I’m asking for your understanding.”

“Oh no! “I will prepare immediately!”

The station master and station employees quickly began preparing the train for Hyang to ride.

Since there were no special carriages to carry imperial personnel, the station master and station staff had no choice but to force the passengers on the carriages to get off.

“why! “Why are you telling me to get off the iron horse that I paid for with my own money?”

Naturally, people protested one after another, and the station employees had no choice but to explain the situation.

“His Majesty the Situation says that you must go to Seoul urgently. So please help me!”

“Oh, then…”

“I heard the Lord is in a hurry…”

The people who had been protesting against the station staff’s words fell silent and began to gather their luggage and get off the carriage.

After Sejong, the most respected emperor was Hyang.

Because the people who made it possible for people to live as they do now were King Sejong and Hyang, the respect and affection of the people was enormous.

Of course, I was also worried about what might happen if I interfered with the event.

Hyang, who saw the crowded situation on the platform, got up from his seat and headed to the platform.

“Whew~. Situation: His Majesty is passing by! Back off! Hehehe!”

Hearing the noble eunuch’s shout, the people on the platform quickly retreated and bowed down.

Although there was no need to prostrate through the reform through Gyeongjang and the first law, the habits passed down through successive dynasties were like instinct.

“Oh my… s***!”

In an instant, Hyang, who took a small bite at the sight of the people prostrate on the floor, opened his mouth to the prostrate people.

“Everyone can stand up.”

However, even though the scent spoke directly, few people got up.

Hyang took a small sip once again and continued speaking.

“I am truly sorry for breaking the strict laws of the empire and causing inconvenience to the people. However, since Tae Sang-tae was in critical condition, I was anxious and decided to do something like this. “I hope that the people will be generous and forgive my actions.”

As soon as he spoke, Hyang fell down on the floor and bowed deeply to the people on the platform.

“Huh!”

“oh my! “This is such an outrageous thing!”

The people hurriedly stood up and bowed to the great bow of the incense.

Hyang, who got up, spoke to the people.

“We will request a referee’s judgment regarding this matter, so something like this will not happen in the future.”

After all the commotion, Hyang and his group boarded the train and headed to Seoul.

As an aside, the people who received the incense bow at Wonsan Station on that day always boasted about it every time they got drunk at a drinking party.

“Is there anyone here who received me from His Majesty Sang-tae? “I received this!”

* * *

Through an urgent report sent from Wonsan, the iron horse carrying Hyang and his party was able to head straight to Seoul.

The railroad company that manages the railroad let the iron horse that Hyang and his party rode pass through first.

Thanks to this, trains between Wonsan and Seoul had to stop at intermediate stations.

Seeing the iron horses waiting at each station stopped my appetite again.

“Tsk! This is it… If you don’t really go to the umpire, the auditor will go crazy.”

As the situation grew bigger and bigger like a snowball, Hyang, who had been eating his mouth again and again, spoke with a bright expression.

“But it’s better than receiving bad news as soon as you arrive. cancer.”

* * *

Thanks to running at full speed, Hyang was able to arrive in Seoul that night.

It was the members of the Naegumwi dispatched by Wan who greeted Hyang and his group as they landed on the platform at Seoul Station.

After arriving at Gyeongbokgung Palace under the escort of Naegeumwi, Hyang entered Geunjeongjeon and had a private meeting with Wan.

“I want to see the emperor. “It’s really nice to see you in good health.”

“I am just thankful that you are doing well.”

“Thank you. “So, how is Tae Sang-tae?”

Wan’s complexion darkened at Hyang’s question.

“It’s not very good. He had a chronic illness and was very old…”

“I see… It’s late, but I have to go to Sugang Palace.”

“Let’s go together.”

Hyang and his party, along with Wan, headed to King Sejong’s bedroom at Sugang Palace.

* * *

“Please stop by.”

Under the guidance of the eunuch, Hyang and his party entered the bed.

Sejong, who had a gaunt face, saw Hyang and his party bowing deeply, smiled and opened his mouth.

“It’s really nice to see you after such a long time.”

“It’s really nice for me, too, to meet Abama.”

When Hyang called himself ‘Soja’, Sejong said with a bright face.

It was not a meeting based on circumstances and circumstances, but an opportunity to meet as father and son.

Sejong, who looked much more relaxed, held out his hand and said.

“Take a seat.”

King Sejong, who was looking at each member of the group as they sat down, looked back at the Empress Dowager who was sitting next to him.

“Those children are also very old.”

The Empress Dowager responded to King Sejong’s words with a small smile.

“Those kids are getting older too, so there’s nothing we can do about it.”

“That’s not true…”

After that, the friendly atmosphere continued and King Sejong and Hyang Jinpyeong continued their conversation.

“You must be very tired because you have come a long way. “Let’s call it a day.”

“Yes Abama.”

Hyang and his party bowed politely and left King Sejong’s bedroom.

After leaving King Sejong’s bed, Hyang asked a small question to the eunuch who followed him.

“I heard from the emperor, but is it really bad?”

To Hyang’s question, the nae-gwan answered with a sad face.

“The medical doctors say it looks like you have regained your strength now, but they say this should be seen as a flashback.”

“I see… hehe~.”

Hyang sighed and spoke to the eunuch.

“But please do your best to maintain your strength.”

“I will do everything you commanded.”

After ordering the eunuch and heading to Changdeokgung Palace, where he was staying, Hyang looked up at the sky and muttered softly.

“Yes… I guess the inevitable is inevitable…”

Meanwhile, King Sejong, who had sent Hyang and his party away, talked with the Empress Dowager.

“It’s really funny and really sad to think about that kid.”

“What is so funny and what makes you sad?”

“Isn’t this guy who used to draw such a line when he was young, but now he’s doing the exact opposite? That’s why it’s both fun and disappointing.”

As King Sejong said, when he was young, his scent was quite distant from him.

This was because Hyang had memories from before reincarnation.

The memories he had with his parents before his reincarnation combined with the fact that his father was a famous person named King Sejong, made him distance himself from them.

As time passed, the sense of distance from the scent gradually faded. However, as King Sejong ascended to the throne and Hyang was installed as crown prince, the speed at which the distance faded became even slower.

This was because their positions as king and crown prince greatly reduced their time together.

The reason that the distance between King Sejong and Hyang was drastically reduced was due to various situations that threatened the royal authority.

As they went through hardships together, overcame crises, and studied Hunminjeongeum, King Sejong and his hometown became very close.

As time passed, the bond between the two grew stronger, but the position of Emperor, Sang-tae, and Tae-sang took away almost all the time they had together.

The night in Seoul was deepening, filled with appreciation for the time that had passed by.

* * *

The next day, Hyang visited Sejong again.

“Please eat some more.”

“I’ve had enough.”

“Please eat some more vegetables.”

Sejong smiled mischievously at Hyang’s words.

“Isn’t it time to worry about bad energy now?”

“But you still need to think about the harmony of your diet.”

“Oh my…”

Sejong, who had a displeased expression on his face at Hyang’s words, grumbled while picking up some vegetables with chopsticks.

“That son of a bitch always fights when he eats. Even dogs don’t touch you when they’re eating…”

“Dog…”

“If you touch them, they’ll bite! “I know, you bastard!”

* * *

After Sejong’s breakfast, Hyang slowly left his bed and prepared to get up.

“It looks like you had a good breakfast, so let’s go.”

“Stay there for a moment.”

“yes?”

When Hyang sat down again with an expression of confusion, King Sejong gave orders to the eunuchs and court ladies.

“Take the prize and bring some of it.”

“yes.”

As soon as the court ladies took the table, the eunuchs came in carrying a bunch of thick books and put them down.

“What is this?”

In response to Hyang’s question, Sejong smiled slightly and began to explain.

“I came back to the headquarters and started doing various things. However, there are some things that have not yet been processed and some that have only been framed. So, I need you to do something.”

“….”

At Sejong’s words, Hyang looked at the pile of books with a white face.

Hyang, who was looking at the books with a tired face, looked back at Sejong.

“When did you do all this?”

“When I return to my hometown, all I have left is time. “What are you going to do when you play?”

“….”

“It was all designed for the emperor and the empire. But now my strength has weakened and I am unable to finish it properly, so I am very worried. But fortunately, the situation has come, so I am relieved.”

At Sejong’s words, Hyang looked at him with strange eyes.

‘Are you faking it?’

“It’s not a trick.”

“Who said what?”

“You bastard! “Your eyes are talking!”

In the end, Hyang, who took over the work from Sejong, went outside, looked at the sky, and made an expression that there was nothing he could do.

“But… I can’t die alone, right?”

At that moment, all the brothers in the village, including Jinpyeong and Anpyeong, shuddered at the same time.

“what? Why do I suddenly have goosebumps?”