Chapter 7: The Reckless Fiance Of The Moyong Household (1)

In Joseon, tiger troubles have been rampant.

The state of affairs was so dire {that a} saying emerged: Folks in Joseon spend half the 12 months attending funerals for these killed by tigers and the opposite half searching tigers.

In neighboring international locations, when somebody vanished on a journey, folks claimed they have been taken by ghosts or had reincarnated in one other world. Nonetheless, in Joseon, the belief was completely different.

They should have been killed by a tiger.

That was the prevailing thought.

Many proverbs and people tales that includes tigers circulated broadly. Amongst them, one well-known proverb said:

Even when bitten by a tiger, for those who hold your wits, you’ll be able to survive.

However this proverb was deceptive. Whereas it would maintain metaphorical reality in instances of disaster, in actuality, if a tiger really bit you, your destiny was sealed.

To outlive a tigers assault, it wasnt sufficient to easily regain consciousness after being bitten.

You needed to outwit the tiger earlier than it might chew.

A story from my childhood, referred to as Tiger Brother, illustrates this level nicely.

As soon as, a person discovered himself on the verge of being bitten by a tiger.

Brother, my brother!

In desperation, the person addressed the tiger as his sibling.

What do you imply brother?

Prompted by curiosity, the tiger paused to listen to the mans story. The person started to weave his story.

My mom as soon as instructed me I had a brother who died and was reborn as a tiger. Seeing you now, I’m satisfied you should be that tiger brother of mine.

Fooled by the mans convincing efficiency, the tiger accepted the mans declare and allowed him to return house.

Much more, the tiger started to convey priceless recreation to help the person and his household.

The person prevented the chew and, via his trickery, prospered.

How exceptional.

He escaped unscathed and deceived the tiger into wealth.

Thats exactly the sort of deception I wanted to make use of with the Moyong Household.

Wealth was of no concern to me.

They will hold their riches; merely surviving will suffice.

To that finish, its time for me to have interaction in a deadly charade.

Younger grasp, the Moyong Familys mansion lies on the finish of this street.

Finally, I’ve arrived at this place.

The street to the Moyong Familys mansion was neatly organized and superbly adorned.

Folks within the city lined up on each side of the principle street, seemingly desperate to see the face of Moyong Sang-ahs husband.

If it had been fashionable instances,

Banners like Congratulations on Moyong Sang-ahs marriage, Sang-ah, youre lastly leaving! or Congratulations on Miss Moyong Sang-ahs marriage – From a associate firm consultant.

That might have been the environment.

Folks lined up, every beginning to speak about our story. Naturally, I turned the principle focus of their consideration.

I attempted to not care, holding my eyes mounted on the Moyong Familys mansion, however I couldnt assist overhearing their feedback.

He appears to be like higher than I believed?

Simply an empty husk. Doesnt match the girl.

Hes wealthy, proper? Have a look at all that treasure loaded in his carriage.

Thats true. All of the sudden he appears to be like good-looking.

Empty inside however wealthy continues to be a superb match.

Hey, girl. Have you ever seen inside me?

Im stuffed with strong gadgets and intelligence. How dare you say Im empty.

Listening to the townspeoples feedback, I quickly arrived on the essential gate of the Moyong Familys mansion.

The Moyong Familys mansion was extra like a small fortress than a typical mansion.

Constructed to defend towards enemies and show the ability of the Moyong Household to visitors, its essential gate was majestic, as if to say, If youre an enemy, Sick swallow you complete.

Can I survive this?

Standing in entrance of the grand gate that appeared to flaunt the ability of the Moyong Household, I couldnt assist feeling tense.

I have to not die on my first evening of marriage.

I have to not be executed for treason.

I’ve to flee from the Moyong Household safely and flee to the Central Plains.

I have to survive.

If I can simply hand over the e-book I wrote.

I can flip Moyong Sang-ah right into a tiger brother.

Kang Yun-ho, dont be scared! You are able to do it!

With this thought, the door opened.

Welcome!

The primary particular person to greet me on the essential gate was a tall determine clad in silk clothes. His barely slanted eyes gave him the looks of a venomous snake.

He was a member of the Demonic Sect, the Younger Grasp of the Moyong Household, Moyong Bi.

With that, I safely handed the primary hurdle and headed to Moyong Bis workplace.

The scene in Moyong Bis workplace was a show of profound filial piety.

Did Moyong Sang-ah inform her guards to threaten her fiance?

No, Younger Grasp. How might Miss Sang-ah do such a factor?

The top of Changryongdae protested as if wronged. Are you aware how scared our group was due to you? In instances like this, as an alternative of a potential groom, I ought to play the function of a supportive sister-in-law.

Its my fault for being unworthy. The Younger Masters Changryongdae threatened us and insulted us as barbarians. I couldnt inform if I used to be coming for a marriage or being led to a slaughterhouse.

My, my Changryongdae! These scoundrels initially got here from Sang-ahs Changbongdae!!

As if listening to alarming information, Moyong Bi jumped up.

Thats your unit, your accountability, child.

Is that this man actually the Younger Grasp?

The way forward for the Moyong Household appears rock-solid.

Ive heard rumors within the Joseon Peninsula that even bands of robbers pee themselves on the sight of the Moyong Familys Changryongdae. However now, our group was so afraid of the Changryongdae that tormented us final evening that they moist themselves.

In fact, I had been too blissful scolding the Changryongdae yesterday and had drunk an excessive amount of.

Hehehehe.

With a headache from attempting to determine what had occurred, Moyong Bi pressed his palm towards his brow.

I’ll punish the responsible Changryongdae members and ship them to the disciplinary camp for 100 days. Please forgive us as soon as once more.

The top of Changryongdae, like yesterday, knelt and apologized.

Inflicting such an issue with out distinguishing between main and minor points, it cant finish right here. The complete Changryongdae who went as escorts shall be confined for half a 12 months.

Younger Grasp!!

Confinement meant no wage for six months.

A months delay in wage already introduced needs to resign, and now they have been instructed to work with out pay for six months?

Oh, harsh, very harsh.

Younger Grasp, no, brother.

Ha! Lastly, you name me brother.

Maybe pondering his punishment had happy me, Moyong Bis face brightened with colour.

The celebration is afraid of the Changryongdae. Please confine them and guarantee no different Changryongdae members are in sight of me and my celebration throughout the marriage ceremony.

Alright. The Changryongdae who werent a part of the escort can take a number of days off. Head, go and convey what youve heard.

The top, realizing his phrases would not prevail, left the workplace.

Good.

In case the plan failed and I wanted to flee, this manner I might keep away from being pursued by the Changryongdae.

Thanks. And is Miss Moyong coming?

Ive despatched a message. Shell be right here quickly.

Lastly, I used to be about to satisfy the ultimate boss. I swallowed nervously, steadied myself, and spoke.

On my means right here, I cooled off and thought of why Miss Moyong didnt come to greet me.

Oh?

Might it’s as a result of the cultures of Joseon and the Central Plains are completely different? Actually, brother, you may not perceive why I bought offended.

Thats true. In our Central Plains, its not unusual for the bride and groom to not meet till the marriage day.

Actually, it was the identical in Joseon. I had made up all of the custom.

So, when Miss Moyong arrives, I would love her to learn these books about Joseons customs and tales.

I fastidiously took some books out of my possession.

Probably not Joseon customs, however books containing writings by Kang Yun-ho.

Ha! Is there such a e-book?

Being from an interpreters household, we frequently marry overseas girls. When that occurs, we have now them learn these books and take a take a look at the day earlier than the marriage.

A take a look at?

A take a look at to see if they’ll adapt nicely to our household. I didnt need to do that take a look at for the girl of the Moyong Household. However my father stated if there appears to be a major problem, we must always have the take a look at first.

Our father-in-law? He didnt point out that to me.

He collapsed worrying concerning the bride. He stated if he was wholesome, he might cowl any mistake, however now that hes unwell, its higher to have the take a look at.

Alright. It may be a bit impolite, however we have been impolite first, so I cant say something. Its the customized of a overseas land, however its my sister going to that land. If its essential for you and your father-in-law, then so be it.

Moyong Bi nodded, seemingly satisfied.

Im sorry to ask for one thing that might be impolite.

Its high-quality. Now, we have now no extra apologies to make to one another.

That was a reduction. I had handed the second hurdle.

All of the sudden, I heard a flurry of exercise exterior the workplace.

Whoa!

I additionally heard the shocked and practically breathless sounds of the ready Changryongdae exterior.

Such commotion should have meant {that a} presence able to inflicting a stir simply by passing via had arrived.

The woman has arrived!

Sure.

The ultimate boss made her entrance.