NOVEL WEB I Will Raise It as the Best Family in the World
Chapter 16
“Very good. Your energy has stabilized significantly.”
“Is that so? Thank you, thank you. You’ve been through a lot, Physician Son.” Seol Wonpyeong patted Physician Son’s back and said. A smile bloomed on his face. Woonyeong’s eyes widened as she witnessed Seol Wonpyeong smiling like that for the first time. “Thank you, thank you for your hard work, Physician Son.” “Physician Son, thank you.” Seol Jadan also expressed his gratitude to Physician Son with the same expression as Seol Wonpyeong, followed by Seol Dojin. With a puzzled expression, Woonyeong followed the voice and turned her head to look at her family’s expressions. Everyone was smiling with the same face. Seeing their strikingly similar expressions was both comforting and awkward. ‘No, what did this clueless physician even do! I did everything myself! Without even making the dantian, do you know how hard it was to cultivate energy!!’ That was indeed the case. All Physician Son did was check Woonyeong’s pulse daily and prescribe tonics and digestive medicines. But since Physician Son was the one staying at the Seol Family, he had become the one and only medical genius in the world. “What could I have done? This was all possible because the Young Miss’ will was strong.” It was correct. Physician Son had a peculiar knack for hitting the mark, and every time he did, Woonyeong felt a pang of guilt inside. “Excuse me, Physician. I have something to ask.” “Yes, Young Miss. Please go ahead.” Physician Son was startled when Woonyeong called him like this. Again, what would she like to ask? Because of the thing involving meat, Physician Son was uncomfortable with Woonyeong’s expression. Who said you could eat meat? Who said you could eat so much? However, despite eating so much meat, she didn’t have indigestion, and her body was improving. “Then can I learn martial arts now?” “Do you want to learn martial arts?” “Yes, Physician.” “Hmm. It seems to be possible. Expelling old energy and taking new energy is very beneficial for health preservation. And practicing physical exercise is also good.” “Thank you, Physician.” “However, you must not strain your body. Do you understand?” “Yes.” Physician Son emphasized several times that she should never be overdoing it. He was worried about what this small and delicate lady might do next. If she were to overdo it and worsen her health, what would he do then? Physician Son’s palm had become sweaty without him realizing it. “Will that really be enough?” After taking a sip of properly brewed tea, Seol Wonpyeong looked at Woonyeong for a while and asked. It was about the treatment of Seol Jacheong. Woonyeong said that their expulsion from the Inner Court was sufficient. Seol Jacheong had already lost his position as the deputy head of Seol Won Escort Agency and has been demoted to a common official. Seol Jacheong was someone who had not learned martial arts properly. How could someone like that do his job properly? Everyone in the Seol Family knows that he’s already fallen out of favor with the Head of the Family. Now, the focus would be on Seol Jacheong and his subordinates. “Yes, Grandfather. That’s enough.” “How… How can you be so weak-hearted…” It wasn’t. It was absolutely not like that. Seol Wonpyeong asked if it would be a good idea to send them out of the Seol Family altogether, but that was out of the question. Didn’t they say to keep your friends close and your enemies closer? Seol Jacheong needed to continue being visible to Woonyeong’s eyes in the future. It was good for surveillance purposes. Considering Seol Jacheong’s character, he couldn’t have schemed such things on his own. ‘There must be spies, or they will come soon. The Heavenly Palace people never proceed without a plan. I need to keep my uncle close to find those spies.’ Seol Jacheong would make a good bait. In that sense, if Seol Wonpyeong continued to misunderstand the situation, it wouldn’t be entirely disadvantageous for Woonyeong, but… ‘I need to show my temper a little bit… it’s a burden if you only look at me in such a positive way.’ Woonyeong just smiled. She had learned from experience that when hiding awkwardness, simply smiling was the best approach. Some people were afraid of Woonyeong’s smile, but that’s none of her business. “Head of Household Wi, how is the issue of Yeong-ah’s martial arts teacher going?” “First of all, how about building the foundation through a first-rate warrior in the Central Plains and then looking for a good teacher?” “Hmm… that’s not bad either, Yeong-ah, what do you think?” “Yes, that’s good.” Woonyeong nodded and answered. If she could start quickly, it didn’t matter who they brought in. Woonyeong smiled once at the Head of Household Wi. The Head of Household Wi was indeed quick-witted. He sensed from her conversation with Physician Son that she wanted to proceed quickly with the work, and immediately brought an alternative solution. As expected, he was a competent person. ‘He does his job well, and above all, he cherishes the Seol Family. He has sincerity and loyalty…’ The Head of the Household Wi Jeonggon had been by Seol Jadan’s side until the very end when Seol Jadan became the Head of the Family. It wasn’t for nothing that Seol Wonpyeong appointed him as the Inner Court’s Head of the Household since he was still young. Getting to know people and investing in the future. Woonyeong was pleased with Seol Wonpyeong’s view on talent. “Grandfather. And, I’ve been thinking about this.” “Yeah, I’m listening.” “What if we spread a rumor around that I’m looking for a martial arts teacher?” “Why?” “Um… well, Dopung, I mean, Seol Dopung.” “What about that guy?” “He bragged a lot. He said he had a famous martial arts teacher. I also want to have a famous teacher. Can’t…I?” “Ahem. What can’t be done? I’ll take care of it. I’ll find the best teacher in Hubei for you.” “Wow. Thank you, Grandfather.” Woonyeong even clapped her hands and seemed to like it. Seeing Seol Wonpyeong’s faint smile, it seemed he could go even further. “Ah, and, Head of the Household Wi.” “Yes, Young Miss.” “If the martial arts teachers come to visit the Seol Family, may I meet them first?” “Yes? Why?” “Um, I haven’t had much experience meeting guests from outside, so…” Woonyeong tried to explain further, but Seol Wonpyeong cut her off. “That’s enough. Head of the Household Wi, please do so.” “I will follow.” She wondered if more explanation was necessary, but it turned out to be resolved very simply. Woonyeong once again felt that power is a good thing. ‘How can I not shout out ‘I am the best family in the world like this?’ She didn’t even need to give a reason. There is no need to explain or persuade. That’s power, and that’s strength. The incident related to Seol Jacheong’s family happened very unexpectedly and was not done without planning. However, seeing Seol Wonpyeong approaching Woonyeong so quickly, she thought she had done well. Because she really gained a lot from this experience. The most important thing is that Seol Wonpyeong has become less hesitant when approaching Woonyeong. That night, Seol Wonpyeong kept the promise he made to Woonyeong, who was sleeping. Woonyeong believed that Seol Wonpyeong didn’t like her in the past. However, when they met again in the present, Seol Wonpyeong’s eyes were different from what Woonyeong had known before. When Woonyeong was ill, she heard Seol Wonpyeong’s voice that sounded both grumpy and concerned. After that, Seol Wonpyeong came to visit from time to time, and although he spoke bluntly, there was always concern in his eyes. To live life, to grow older, that’s what it’s all about. Things accumulated over time, that is, experiences, have the power to make her know things she didn’t know in the past. Although she couldn’t see Woonyeong as a child, he was able to see Woonyeong who lived another 30 years. He knew how to look at her. In the past, her family was precious too. However, she didn’t know how to protect what was precious. Foolishly, she thought she could just keep her distance with a wounded young heart. That wouldn’t be the case anymore. It was right to keep precious things close to the side. It was awkward at first to be so close to her family, but she gradually got used to it. She was simply happy now. She hoped that this happiness would last a long time. Woonyeong smiled at her family, sipped her tea, and got lost in thought. ‘It’s time for Sogyo to finish work. Let’s see… It’ll probably take about two weeks for that old man to receive the call and rush over, right?’ There was no other reason why Woonyeong said she would meet martial arts teacher candidates in advance. The item that Sogyo was told to deliver to the Ten Thousand Gold Coins Bank was a letter to Old Man Teng. It was a method that Woonyeong worked hard to think of to bring Old Man Teng to the Seol Family. Because it was important to Old Man Teng, it was also the method she chose. ‘I wonder how quick-witted that old man will turn out. For now, what’s important is to make a decision….’ She called Old Man Teng because she needed him, but in truth, she also wanted to help him. It was to fill the large void in her benefactor’s heart. Woonyeong wanted to help precious people protect their precious things. As happy as Woonyeong was, she wished for the happiness of the people around her. ‘I hope it’s not too late…’
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