NOVEL WEB I Will Raise It as the Best Family in the World
Chapter 13
The Head of the Household of the Inner Court, Wi Jeonggon, who was responsible for managing affairs at the Seol Family, received a summons from the Head of the Family, Seol Wonpyeong.
“The Head of the Household Wi, go personally and check on how Yeong-ah is doing.” “Yes? What if it’s Yeong-ah?” Oops, he made the mistake of questioning in front of the Head of the Family. Seol Wonpyeong didn’t like being asked the same thing twice. He didn’t understand the Head of the Family’s command immediately when he first heard it. It was because the Head of the Family had never previously ordered him to check on his granddaughter, Seol Woonyeong, nor did he know that he affectionately called her ‘Yeong-ah’. “Woonyeong, my granddaughter. Go and check if she is doing well.” “Yes, I will follow the order.” “Don’t mention that I sent you. Just ask if she’s doing well and if she needs anything.” “Yes?” Not understanding the command immediately, the Head of the Household Wi made the mistake of asking again. “Tsk. How can someone who is the Head of the Household of the inner court fail to understand simple instructions?” “I, I apologize, the Head of the Family.” The Head of the Household Wi bowed down and asked for an apology. “Enough. First, find out where that child is, huh? Do you understand?” “Y, yes.” “Well, just watch and ask quietly so as not to make the child uncomfortable. Do you understand?” “Yes, Head of the Family. I understand.” “Ahem, then go and check it.” “Yes, then I will go check on the Young Miss.” As he stepped back from the Head of the Family’s quarter, Wi Jeonggon couldn’t help but tilt his head. He understood what Seol Won-yeong was saying, but he didn’t fully grasp the Lord’s exact intentions. The Head of the Household Wi Jeonggon then headed towards Woonyeong’s residence. Wi Jeonggon had become the new Head of the Household of the Seol Family last year. Born and raised in Hong’an County, he was known for his exceptional managerial skills. He started as a low-ranking servant in the Seol Won merchant and was recognized for his abilities, steadily rising through the ranks. It was also exceptional for him to become the inner court’s Head of the Household at such a young age. The Seol Family had two Head of the Household who assisted the Head of the Family, Seol Wonpyeong, who was also the Head of Seol Won merchant. The outer court’s head of the household handled the affairs of the Seol Won merchant, while the inner court’s head of the household was in charge of the Seol Family’s household matters. Since there was currently no mistress in the Seol Family, the duties of the inner court’s head of the household were especially crucial. Last year, the internal manager responsible for managing the affairs of the Seol Family retired and passed on the position to Wi Jeonggon. Because the Head of the Family, Seol Wonpyeong, was old, it was also a good choice for the future. Wi Jeonggon was someone who knew the Seol Family well. Even though he was only over 40 years old, he was said to be doing a good job. The Head of the Household Wi himself believed he was overseeing everything well until receiving today’s order from Head of the Family Seol Wonpyeong, which he couldn’t quite understand. That’s understandable, as Seol Wonpyeong usually didn’t personally look after Seol Woonyeong separately. Even when Seol Woonyeong was ill recently, he only visited her a few times. Within the Seol Family, many regarded Seol Wonpyeong’s treatment of Woonyeong as indifferent. In aristocratic families of the central plains, this wasn’t considered unusual. It was the hostess’s job to take care of the daughter and provide her with unparalleled support. The Head of the Family, or the Young Lord, was always busy and didn’t pay much attention to his daughter’s education. The Head of the Household Wi needed to figure out what he was missing. ‘Maybe I’ll understand once I see the Young Miss… I should also visit the former Head of the Household. He probably knows, right?’ The Head of the Household Wi arrived at the crimson chamber and observed Woonyeong from afar according to the Lord’s orders. Woongnyeong walked through the garden, exploring various things that fascinated her and smiling. It seemed as if her illness had been a lie, seeing how well she appeared now. He followed her quietly and tried to ask how he was doing. The moment he was about to step forward, he heard a sound he shouldn’t have heard. “Hey, idiot!” The Head of the Household Wi thought he had heard something wrong. But it wasn’t. He couldn’t believe it for a moment and just watched the situation. Everything happened in an instant. Suddenly, Seol Yohong and Seol Dopung appeared and spoke harshly to Woonyeong. There was no hesitation in their actions as if it was something that had happened regularly. Wi Jeonggon was the inner court’s Head of the Household. So, he had to know everything that happened inside the Seol Family. But he had not heard anything about this. No. This wasn’t something that could just be overlooked. ‘I was complacent. I thought I knew everything that happened in the Seol Family, but…’ At that moment, Seol Dopung swung his fist at Woonyeong. Woonyeong fell, bleeding. There was no more time for self-blame. “Young Miss!” The Head of the Household Wi immediately lifted the fallen Woonyeong and ran towards the residence. ‘This is a big problem. How should I handle this?’ He didn’t forget to give orders to the pale-faced maidservants following him. “You, bring Physician Song and come with me. And you, hurry to the Lord’s quarters.” “Yes, Head of Household Elder.” “I’ll be back.” The maidservants responded and began to run quickly. Wi Jeonggon couldn’t even imagine what kind of impact this would have. He remembered. The expression and tone of the Head of the Family Seol Wonpyeong, who had quietly ordered to carefully watch over Woonyeong… Wi Jeonggon had no choice but to close his eyes tightly. *** “In my house! Nowhere else but in my own house, the Seol Family!” Woonyeong came to her senses while listening to the roaring shouts filled with anger. Before opening her eyes, she sensed the presence around her. She felt Hyangah sitting right next to Woonyeong, and there were quite a few people gathered in the main room at the center of the place. ‘Hmm, Grandfather and Father are here… There are a lot of people? Oh, of course. Uncle and Aunt have been called too. As expected, I need to make this a big deal. Hehe.’ While Woonyeong was lost in thought, the shouting didn’t stop. “How dare you! Raise your hand on my granddaughter! What are you people doing! How did you raise your children! Is this how you were taught martial arts!” “Father, please calm down… Woonyeong is still sleeping.” “I will handle this situation now… calmly. Ahem. You guys should reflect on yourself for now. I will make sure that those responsible are held accountable for this incident. Tsk. How did you raise these children? Tsk tsk.” It seemed like Seol Wonpyeong was very angry about this incident. “I am sorry, Uncle. We were wrong, Uncle.” “Haven’t I told you to step back?” “Yes. We will leave. We apologize.” “That’s enough. Tsk.” Woonyeong raised the corners of her mouth and opened her eyes. She then quietly called Hyangah. “Hyangah, Hyangah.” “Y, Young Miss. Are you awake?” “Shh. Lower your voice.” “Yes, yes. I understand. How are you feeling? S, should I call the nanny? No, the physician….” “Hyangah. Stop. Listen to me.” “Y, yes.” Hyangah was still young, but she was sharp and quick-witted. Although Woonyeong was speaking quietly, she quickly grasped the current situation when she saw the corner of her mouth smiling. And she began to think that this situation might have been exactly what Woonyeong had intended. Hyangah pursed her lips and lowered her head, listening intently to Woonyeong’s words. “How long has it been since I passed out?” “It’s about four hours.” “Hmm, it’s been a while. What has happened in the meantime?” Hyangah explained what had happened during the last four hours. Seol Wonpyeong and Seol Jadan were the first to arrive and have been by Woonyeong’s side until just now, along with the physician. Seol Wonpyeong, who was very angry, summoned Seol Jacheong and his wife, but they were out of town and had only now arrived at the crimson chamber. “Wow, and they just happened to be away today?” “Yes, they said so.” Hyangah pouted her mouth. “So, they haven’t figured out everything they’ve done so far yet?” “Yes.” “Hoo. Is that so? The Head of the Household will probably call for you, the nanny, and Sogyo. When that happens, be honest and tell everything that has happened so far.” “Wow, is that really okay?” “Mhm. The nanny and Sogyo will keep their mouths shut. So, you should be the one to speak. Pay close attention to the Head of the Household’s mood and then speak.” “Of course, they won’t say anything. It’s only me who gets frustrated. I’ll carefully read the situation and tell everything.” Hyangah even squeezed her hands. A burning will could be seen in her eyes, and the corners of her mouth gradually rose. “Okay, I will just trust you.” “By the way, Young Miss. Can I really tell them everything?” “Mhm? About what?” Wonyoung asked again, puzzled. Hyangah cautiously began to speak. “Um, well, also the things they said about Madam.” “Mhm, it’s okay. Just tell everyone and let them know I’m awake.” Hyangah nodded her head, then got up and walked out of the inner room. Woonyeong closed her eyes, thinking about what to say. ‘This is it; returning to the past is all acting. Phew.’ After a while, adults came into Woonyeong’s room. “Y, Yeong-ah. Are you okay? Huh? Physician, our Yeong-ah…” “G…randfather?” “Yeah, your grandfather is here.” “I, I…” “Yeah, just tell me. I’ll listen to anything you have to say.” “Mar…” “Huh? What did you say?” “I want to learn martial arts…” A firm expression accompanied by a tone that piques curiosity. Woonyeong’s acting was really good.
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