Bachelor Swordsmanship Remastered [EN]: Chapter 125

125. Etiquette (禮) [In Confucianism, etiquette encompasses the proper social behaviors and rituals that maintain harmony and order.]

Swish.

Leaning back in his chair, Mo Yong Dancheon frowned.

‘If I had my way, I would visit his disciple right away.’

Through a single letter, Azure Dragon Sword Lord had shown Mo Yong Dancheon a new realm of swordsmanship.

To repay a favor is an absolute belief of a martial artist.

Kindness tenfold, and grudges a hundredfold.

Therefore, Mo Yong Dancheon’s gratitude and respect for Azure Dragon Sword Lord never wavered.

His disciple, presumed to be Unhyun, is here at the manor, so how could he not want to meet him?

If possible, he wanted to talk all night about Azure Dragon Sword Lord and his sword, about that amazing realm.

Just thinking about it made Mo Yong Dancheon feel his heart race.

As if he had returned to his youth when he was training with the sword.

‘But.’

The Murim Alliance [A coalition of martial arts clans and sects that maintains order in the martial world.] investigation team is staying at the manor.

Moreover, Azure Dragon Sword Lord’s disciple is accompanying them as a scribe.

Unless he properly understood the meaning of that, acting rashly was forbidden.

‘Is sending Mia and Jin the only option?’

It would be suspicious if he, the head of the family, met Unhyun.

However, Mo Yongmi or Mo Yongjin would be fine.

Above all, Mo Yongmi had a connection with him from the Dragon-Phoenix Gathering [A martial arts tournament for young talents from prestigious families and sects].

“Hoo…”

Mo Yong Dancheon unknowingly let out a long sigh.

“Frustrating.”

Azure Dragon Sword Lord is still hidden in the Heavenly Secret Place [A secluded and mysterious location, often associated with powerful hermits or masters].

The intention of Unhyun, presumed to be his disciple, is unknown, and the Murim Alliance still stands as a great wall in front of the Mo Yong Family.

As the head of the family, Mo Yong Dancheon could not help but feel frustrated in many ways.

And at that time, like Mo Yong Dancheon, Unhyun was also unable to sleep due to worries.

“Hoo…”

Unhyun sighed.

‘This investigation team, was it the one trying to monitor the letters I sent?’

When Younghojun and Dang Seolyeon were talking about the letters a little while ago, Unhyun couldn’t help but flinch.

Moreover, from what he heard, wasn’t he being suspected of being some kind of evil mastermind, opposing the Murim Alliance and building a new force?

‘How did this happen?’

Unhyun couldn’t help but feel wronged.

He had sent it with pure goodwill.

Of course, he also had a slight desire to reveal what he had noticed.

But it was a letter sent with polite etiquette, the common courtesy of a literary man.

It is natural for literary men to share their impressions of each other’s writings and talk about their own perspectives.

‘Sometimes there are fights, but I didn’t even have that.’

Of course not.

There would have been no way to send a reply even if the other party tried to argue.

In that respect, Unhyun, who sent the letter anonymously, certainly had something to feel guilty about.

Still, being treated like a strange letter was very unfair.

‘I’m glad the head of the family is being so helpful.’

Unhyun also felt the head of the family, Mo Yong Dancheon, glancing at him.

Perhaps realizing Unhyun’s feelings, Mo Yong Dancheon adamantly refused to disclose the letter.

Well, the Mo Yong Family is not a subordinate organization of the Murim Alliance, so there would be no reason to disclose such private matters.

‘The real culprit needs to be caught.’

The reason Unhyun’s letter is being suspected is because there is a real strange letter.

Those who oppose the Murim Alliance and try to build a new force.

The Merciless Sect, which defeated the Namgung Family in the Yangtze River this time, received such a strange letter.

‘Is there any way to obtain it?’

If he found the real strange letter, he could prove his innocence.

While Unhyun was lost in thought with that idea,

“Brother Un!”

The door burst open with a clear voice.

And Mo Yongmi’s voice followed.

“Sanga, you have to ask for permission before opening the door!”

“It’s okay. Brother Un likes me.”

Mo Yongmi and Mo Yong Sanga stood beyond the open door.

Mo Yongmi still had a mature and quiet atmosphere, and Mo Yong Sanga was as cute and lovely as ever.

“Brother Un!”

Mo Yong Sanga ran towards Unhyun without hesitation.

And tapped Unhyun with her small hand.

“Why did you come so late? I was waiting.”

Mo Yongmi looked flustered at that action.

Unhyun was also a little embarrassed. But soon he wore a gentle smile.

“Sorry, am I a bit late?”

Mo Yong Sanga smiled brightly.

“Hehe. It’s okay. I didn’t like that you left without saying anything, but I’ll forgive you since you’re back.”

“I, I’m sorry. Scholar Unhyun.”

Mo Yongmi said to Unhyun.

“Sanga is usually polite, but I don’t know why she’s suddenly like this… I’ll apologize on her behalf.”

Mo Yongmi apologized, showing polite etiquette.

“Ah, no. It’s okay.”

“See! He said it’s okay.”

At that, Mo Yongmi glared at Mo Yong Sanga.

But Mo Yong Sanga pretended not to notice and didn’t care.

“Please, come inside first. The night breeze is cold…”

“Thank you.”

Unhyun gave an awkward smile at Mo Yongmi’s etiquette.

When you think about it, Mo Yongmi is the owner of this place, but it was an odd situation to be thanked instead.

Click.

Mo Yongmi and Mo Yong Sanga came into the room, and Unhyun prepared tea.

Mo Yong Sanga jumped and sat on the chair.

Since she was short, her feet didn’t touch the ground, so she splashed her feet as if she was paddling while sitting.

On the other hand, Mo Yongmi sat gracefully and quietly waited for Unhyun.

Unhyun served warm tea to the two.

“Thank you.”

“Thank… you, Brother.”

Mo Yong Sanga quickly changed her words when Mo Yongmi glared at her again.

Unhyun sat down with a smile.

Mo Yongmi quietly took a sip of tea, but Mo Yong Sanga said to Unhyun.

“Brother, did you buy me a present?”

“Sanga!”

Mo Yongmi, who was drinking tea, quickly stopped her, but Mo Yong Sanga’s words had already come out.

“A, a present?”

Unhyun blinked.

“I, I’m sorry. You don’t have to mind Sanga’s words.”

Mo Yongmi said to Mo Yong Sanga with a serious face.

“Sanga! You really…”

“No, it’s okay.”

Unhyun quickly stopped Mo Yongmi.

And Unhyun smiled at Mo Yong Sanga.

“Just a moment.”

Unhyun got up from his seat and rummaged through his luggage.

He didn’t have a separate gift prepared, but he had something that Mo Yong Sanga would like.

Rummage.

What Unhyun took out was jujube [Chinese date] pickled in honey.

He bought it in Hangzhou to eat to boost his energy during the long journey.

As befits Hangzhou, which is full of all kinds of products, he was able to get several bundles at a fairly cheap price, and Unhyun took out one of them.

In the meantime, her sister Mo Yongmi was scolding Mo Yong Sanga in a small voice.

Of course, it ended as soon as Unhyun turned around.

“I don’t know if you’ll like it…”

“Wow!”

Mo Yong Sanga liked the jujube that came out when she untied the bundle.

“You don’t have to be like this…”

Unhyun smiled at Mo Yongmi, who was speaking with a troubled expression.

“No. I was a little sorry to Sanga too.”

It was Unhyun’s mistake not to tell Mo Yong Sanga when he left the Mo Yong Family last time.

Anyway, Mo Yong Sanga was the only person who had been kind to Unhyun.

“Here, sister.”

Mo Yong Sanga held out a honey-pickled jujube to Mo Yongmi.

“Eat it first, sister.”

Mo Yongmi was embarrassed.

It is a big deal for the young Mo Yong Sanga to give up food.

Even if it was in front of a guest, it was hard to refuse that heart.

“It’s okay. Go ahead and eat.”

Unhyun said as if he understood.

Mo Yongmi hesitated a little and reached out her hand, but Mo Yong Sanga frowned.

“It’ll get on your hands. I’ll just put it in for you.”

Normally, she would have opened her mouth, but now it’s in front of Unhyun.

Mo Yongmi reached out her hand to receive the jujube.

And she bowed her head and slightly opened her red lips to put in the jujube.

‘Eek, embarrassing.’

Just that made Mo Yongmi’s cheeks turn red.

Perhaps it was because her younger sister Mo Yong Sanga and Unhyun were staring at her.

“Ahem.”

Only then did Unhyun turn his eyes away and coughed.

It’s just Mo Yongmi eating a jujube, but somehow it felt like he had seen a secret he shouldn’t have seen.

A moment of awkward silence flowed.

Mo Yongmi chewed and ate the jujube. But she couldn’t taste it properly because of embarrassment and tension.

Unhyun, for his part, was just looking elsewhere and fiddling with his teacup.

In the meantime, Mo Yong Sanga was counting the jujubes and muttering to herself.

“This one is for grandpa, this one is for Brother Jin, this one is for Chief Manager Grandpa…”

Mo Yong Sanga seemed quite happy, kicking her feet and rejoicing.

With so many people to give, it was even worrying whether there would be any left for Mo Yong Sanga to eat.

‘Should I give her another bundle?’

While Unhyun was thinking that, Mo Yongmi covered her mouth with a cloth and spat out the jujube seed.

Unhyun thought it was a pity for some reason, but Mo Yongmi was regretting that she should have covered her mouth with a cloth when she ate earlier.

Mo Yongmi took a sip of tea to wash her mouth and coughed softly.

“I’m sorry for coming so suddenly, Sir Unhyun.”

The title Sir Unhyun was also awkward for Unhyun.

Calling him Scholar Un earlier seemed to be an accidental slip of the tongue.

“Just call me Scholar Un… no, Scribe Un.”

Since he had given up the position of scholar, Unhyun was no longer a scholar.

Court eunuch Park of the Imperial Palace said, ‘A learner is always a scholar,’ but that was just Park’s consolation, and if you think about it, it was natural for Unhyun to be called Scribe Un.

But not to Mo Yongmi.

“That’s not true.”

Mo Yongmi said, shining her beautiful eyes.

“The grace that Azure Dragon Sword Lord bestowed upon our family in times of difficulty is so great that we cannot dare to repay it with anything.”

Her words surprised Unhyun, but at the same time, they made his heart swell.

That the letter he sent was so helpful, it felt like the lonely times he spent in the Azure Dragon Hall were being rewarded at once.

“We already know that you have a special connection with him, how can we treat you carelessly?”

Rustle.

Mo Yongmi got up from her seat.

And bowed deeply to Unhyun.

“Thank you.”

Her voice was trembling slightly.

Unhyun could clearly see that it was because of the overflowing sincerity.

“Please convey our intentions to him.”

Unhyun was speechless for a moment.

He wanted to ask how she knew and was curious about how much she knew.

But Mo Yongmi’s words moved Unhyun’s heart so much that they blocked all those words.

“I understand.”

Unhyun said slowly.

His voice was also trembling slightly.

“That intention will surely be conveyed.”

Mo Yongmi smiled.

That comfortable and gentle smile was so beautiful and warm.

Rustle.

Mo Yongmi sat down and a moment of silence flowed.

Unhyun fiddled with his teacup and calmed his overwhelming heart.

‘Originally, it would be right to reveal the truth, but.’

It is etiquette (禮) [In Confucianism, etiquette encompasses the proper social behaviors and rituals that maintain harmony and order.] to respond to the other person’s sincerity with sincerity.

However, that is after knowing what problems his letter has.

Revealing that he is Azure Dragon Sword Lord would be wise to postpone.

“May I ask you a few questions?”

Unhyun said suddenly.

Mo Yongmi smiled.

“Yes, anything.”

“How did you know that I have a connection with Azure Dragon Sword Lord… ahem?”

It was embarrassing to talk about himself as if he were someone else, and it was embarrassing to hide it.

Unhyun coughed.

“If you didn’t have a connection with him.”

Mo Yongmi replied quietly.

“You wouldn’t have been able to reproduce the sword movements in his letter.”

‘Ah.’

Unhyun solved one question.

So, the basis was the Mo Yong Family’s swordsmanship that he had shown to the chief disciple here, Mo Yongjin.

“You also helped Young Master Pae of the Namhae Sword Sect at the Dragon-Phoenix Gathering [A martial arts tournament for young talents from prestigious families and sects], right?”

Mo Yongmi said with a smile.

“Young Master Pae already knew. It seems you hid your identity from him too.”

Unhyun was startled.

The way Pae Jinhan looked at him differently seemed to be because of that.

‘He knew everything.’

Somehow, the things he had tried to hide became embarrassing.

Unhyun thought that he should confess in advance when he meets Pae Jinhan next time and drank his tea.