Chapter 23: The Black-Haired Storyteller Of Chilgok County (2)

To be, or to not be, that’s the query.

The traditional tragedy, Hamlet. Even these unfamiliar with the story possible acknowledged this line.

To briefly summarize Hamlet, the play centered round Hamlets uncle, who assassinated Hamlets father after which married Hamlets mom to assert the throne. Upon studying of this treachery from his fathers ghost, Hamlet sought revenge. Though he finally succeeded, he, too, met his demise in a twisted flip of occasions.

I supposed to adapt this story to my very own type and create a solo efficiency to current earlier than an viewers.

To be, or to not be, that’s the query.

The Moyong Familys Tonal Artwork maintained bodily well being and even enhanced the voice. I began with a low tone to ascertain the ambiance and make sure the first line resonated with the listeners. I started performing as if misplaced in deep contemplation.

My father has handed away, assassinated by a stranger. The headship of our Ha household didn’t go to me however to my uncle.

From the outset, I current the protagonists battle to captivate the viewers.

Isnt that the story of the Sung household?

Its from Joseon; simply pay attention.

Some viewers members appeared to have caught on already, however it was not a serious concern.

I examined my fathers physique. It bore wounds that solely somebody with a degree 5 or increased in Ha swordsmanship might have inflictedstrange. Solely two folks in our household have reached that degree: my uncle and me.

With a voice and face brimming with suspicion, I communicated the protagonists doubts to the viewers, folding the fan and mimicking a stabbing movement.

The fan proved to be a helpful prop.

The uncle bastard should be the offender.

If he is aware of, why doesnt he simply kill him?

Why is he hesitating?

The viewers was captivated by the extreme starting of the storya favorable response.

My uncle has no kids. He publicly declared that after serving ten years because the household head, he would go the title to me. If I keep away from elevating suspicion now, in ten years, the complete wealth and glory of the Ha household will likely be mine.

I acted as if I had been strolling on the bottom scattered with all types of treasures, pondering, then seemed up and continued.

However!! Then who will avenge our father, wandering in agony as a stressed spirit! Nevertheless, even when I declare that solely my uncle might depart such wounds, nobody would imagine me. If I kill my uncle, I will likely be branded a patricide. After which, I too will die To be, or to not be. That’s the query.

My tone was like making excuses to my father. But, my face bore deep contemplation.

Why not simply wait 10 years and grow to be wealthy?

Would you try this in case your father was murdered? You need to avenge him!

My father would need me to dwell richly, not die.

Good. The viewers was starting to know the protagonists dilemma.

Now it was time to transition to the extra sensational a part of the story.

I ought to discuss this dilemma to my mom. Although she is my stepmother, she will need to have cherished my father.

I turned my physique to the alternative facet of the viewers, pretending to stroll, then I unfolded the fan.

Masking the decrease a part of my face, I caught my hips out barely and imitated a womans voice.

Pricey, how did you handle to kill my husband so secretly with out anybody figuring out?

Shh. What if somebody hears you?

Snap! I folded the fan once more and adjusted my expression, performing as one other man, the uncle.

This was why I purchased the Korean fan, the hapjukseon.

It was excellent to precise that I used to be from Joseon, and it additionally served as a trademark for a storyteller.

Furthermore, the fan could possibly be used as a prop for performing, and opening or closing it signaled a change in character.

Really a flexible device.

Right here, solely my beloved Ga and this concubine are current.

My spouse, are you aware how a lot effort I put into gaining this Ha household for you?

Hehe. Thats why I labored onerous to go the Ha household to Ga as an alternative of your unrelated little one.

Thanks, my spouse. My brother had extra blessings than he deserved. To have the Ha household, and such a ravishing lady. Now each have discovered their true grasp.

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Haha, after all. As quickly as I ship an murderer to kill that nephew of mine, I’ll formally welcome you as my spouse.

I revealed the conspiracy between the 2 characters and glanced subtly on the viewers.

Thanks. I’ll share tales from Joseon right now day by day.

Im wanting ahead to extra tales from Joseon!

Such a youth brings a way of rigidity to the relaxed Chilgok County!

Because the glad viewers members started to depart, I too gathered the cash field and stepped down from the stage.

This was all the cash I had earned.

To suppose I had been lacking just a few cash and needed to survive on roots within the mountains.

The cash within the bowl was all in bronze cash, however their weight indicated it was sufficient to alternate for silver cash.

Irrespective of how skillfully one used the Yaoqianfa, folks didnt often spend silver cash simply to take heed to a narrative.

It was not about getting a big sum from just a few folks, however about gathering small quantities from many. Thats the essence of the Yaoqianfa.

I ought to ask Mr. Wang to alternate it for silver.

Carrying this a lot was burdensome.

And it was dangerous to depart it in my shanty home; it would get stolen. It was higher to alternate it for bigger denominations and carry it with me.

After exchanging the cash with Mr. Wang, I headed again to my shanty home.

On the way in which, I encountered an outdated man I had by no means seen earlier than, sitting with a stall arrange. Behind him was a flag with the phrase Fortune-Telling written on it.

If he was fortune-telling, why was he right here close to the shantytown and never available in the market space?

Good day. I havent seen you round right here earlier than.

The outdated man with a sage-like beard glanced at me after which gave no additional response.

This grandfather didnt know do enterprise. A correct response to a greeting ought to embrace a gross sales pitch.

Do you inform fortunes? Hows enterprise at this time?

I had struck huge at this time. Really, I needed to brag a bit, however Mr. Wang was too busy to talk.

If youre telling fortunes, you ought to be on a busy road, not close to the shantytown.

Fortune-telling stated I’d meet a vital visitor right here at this time, however nobody has come. Maybe you, are you right here for a fortune?

I dont know a lot about fortune-telling. However I assume I will be your first buyer.

This grandfather was subtly good at enterprise. I may not have been a invaluable buyer, however he appeared to have a gross sales spirit, so I obliged as his first shopper.

Sit on the chair in entrance of you. What would you prefer to know?

I did nicely in my first enterprise at this time. I wish to know if my life will proceed to achieve success.

For a month, I had been surviving on a loaf of bread, questioning if I ought to take pleasure in such luxurious. However when good issues occur, its okay to point out slightly kindness to another person.

Alright. Lets see your delivery chart. What’s your date of delivery and time?

My birthdate

Ought to I point out the birthdate of Kang Yun-ho, who can be born a whole lot of years later, or that of the prodigal son Kang Yun-ho? Changing the previous into the sexagenary cycle was too difficult.

I simply went with the birthdate of the prodigal son Kang Yun-ho.

Hmm

The fortune-teller grandfather began fidgeting with some unusual instruments in entrance of him. Oh, it was fairly atmospheric. Was grandfather extra critical than I assumed?

Unusual.

Immediately, the grandfather checked out me once more after which returned to his instruments.

Hmm.

The grandfather tapped his brow along with his finger, displaying a considerate expression

What was he doing? Calculating the charge? If he requested for an excessive amount of, I would simply flip the desk and run away. Grandfather.

You.

The grandfather then checked out me severely.

Sure?

Whats up?

Why is a lifeless particular person strolling among the many dwelling?

What?