New Vengeful Life - Taekook - Welcome home

The two people were too close in proximity. Their breath was ice-cold yet so warm. They were so close that their breaths was almost kissing now. Jungkook could feel an icy-cold sensation around his waist as well. In this kind of situation, it should have been an ambiguously romantic scene between them, however, one was cold hearted and the other was on his guard. Therefore, the two of them experienced no rush of excitement that one felt when they fell in love. These two were just looking into each other's eyes...

In this position, Jungkook felt it was as if he had been disgraced. Due to his past life experience, he had taken an stubborn decission in his heart to not take any sort of interests or get involved in any type of romanticism. Now in Jungkook's view romance, love, affection, attraction, care, etc. were just stupid mere emotions that make people fragile and weak. He thought these emotions to be those hurdles that one usually fails to cross and achieve success in life. So he had decided better not to get involved in it.. In a flash, Jungkook roused back into action. Inwardly, he felt irked and just felt that beauty could be such a seductive danger. In a blink of an eye, he retreated two steps and placed a distance between himself and the youth dressed in black clothes.

Suddenly, he heard a faint clanging clash between swords from the outside. Jungkook was shocked and quickly reacted. The black-dressed youth wordlessly and indifferently stared at him.

Originally, the temple was overtaken by Xia Yan’s assassins, however, she would not have sent two groups of people to kill Jungkook. If he(jungkook) was not the target, then these people might have been lured in because of this young man in black. While Jungkook had just resolved a problem, he was unfortunately entrapped in these circumstances now. Moreover, he was unsure if these people would silence him with murder. After all, his appearance here was an accident.

As he took a moment to ponder, Jungkook slowly walked forward. His movements were deliberately slow to demonstrate that he was completely harmless and without any ill will.

Jungkook took slow small steps as he adavanced towards the black-dressed youth. The youth's little visible eyes were clearing showimg his admiration for Jungkook who looks as a kid walking cutely.. Standing on the tip of his toes, Jungkook could only just reach his chest height. Fearlessly, he moved closer to his ears and lightly spoke in a hushed tone...

Jeon jungkook

Sire, please hide here. Naturally, we would not want to expose what is now happening in this room. If you killed me, I’m afraid it would be a bit of a problem for you.

After saying this much, Jungkook decided to retreat his steps and maintain his distance so started taking steps back.. But the black-dressed youth thought of something in seconds and took a step towards quickly and grabbed his wrist of one hand to stop him and bring him closer. As he pulled Jungkook with a jerk, this made Jungkook come and collide with his chest.. Jungkook's nose and forhead were touching the black-dressed youth's chest. Both were in a state of being freezed... Neither of them expected this to happen..

Jeon jungkook

( raised his face and looked at the stranger )

black dressed guy

** His eyes can be declared the preetiest and cutest but there is some viciousness lingering there too.. its clearly visible... the rage of pain, revenge, hatred and viciousness... these all are hiding the true deep eyes...**

black dressed guy

Who are you? ( cold and stern )

Jeon jungkook

The second son of the minister in the Ministry of War, Jeon Jung Hoon.

Jeon jungkook

Imperial Censor Wang are in the side room for the men. If anything were to happen to me, they would certainly be unable to shirk any responsibility. I am afraid they would investigate for a very long time.

The black-dressed youth somewhat felt relieved through the answers and he was on the verge of leaving Jungkook's wrist when suddenly a man kicked the door harshly and opened with a huge bang...

The black dressed youth as if a reflex snaked his arm around Jungkook's waist and pulled him near while turning himself and pinning Jungkook on the wall behind... That was so so so so swift.. Jungkook's breath hitched... The youth had hugged him with a hand and other hand held one of his hand pinned on the wall.. They both were in the corner behind the door...

Jeon jungkook

( whispering ) What are you doing?? ( trying to free himself )

black dressed guy

( whispers back ) Keep quiet, little boy..

Jeon jungkook

Leave me first.. why have pinned me here? ( gasping the words on the black-dressed youth's face )

black dressed guy

You wish to die? Dont you see? ( turned back to look )

Jeon jungkook

( peeped through the youth's side face )

A man dressed in a black pant and black loose top with his face covered with a cloth and a turban on head was standing in the centre of the room... He was holding a long sword in his hand. He was looking here and there like a mad.. Jungkook felt scared for sometime... Unintentionally he clutched on the cloth on the youth's shoulder... The youth smirked with this getsure and turned towards Jungkook...

Jeon jungkook

( whispers while trying to peep ) Do you know who that ajhussi is??

black dressed guy

Mmhmm.. (nods lightly ) He is not a good one. He is a bad ajhussi... ok little boy. (whsipres more like talking to a small child )

Jeon jungkook

( whispers little annoyed ) Hey, whom are you talking with like a kid? I am not a small kid..

black dressed guy

Oh really, whats your age then? ( whispers )

Jeon jungkook

Why does it concern you? But i am not a baby.. i am quite older.. ( whispers slowly )

Out of nowhere a sudden swish sound was heard... A fast a rough swish as if something just tore up the air and passed.. Both the youth and Jungkook looked at the intruder... Jungkook's eyes widened with shock..

The intruder was frozen for a second as a huge arrow had just pierced his body and with in seconds his swords fell from his hands and the next to fall was the intruder himself. He was dead lifeless...

Jeon jungkook

Daebak.... ( says a little loudly )

black dressed guy

( turns towards Jungkook )

Jeon jungkook

( frees himself from the starngers grip and runs to the body )

Jungkook had just reached the body when within a blink of eye, out of nowhere a sword was placed near his neck.. Jungkook froze at his place... He stiffened and didnt move here or there.. Just his eyes were looking here and there in the dark..

Then suddenly from the dark a manly figure emerged... He was the one with sword on Jungkook's neck. Jungkook's expression turned a bit cold and serious... The attacker was going to say something.. when a heavy voice came..

black dressed guy

Leave him..

Black dressed man 2

But master..

black dressed guy

He is just a little boy.. He is of no harm..

Black dressed man 2

( takes the sword back and bows )

Looking around by just the faint light of the moon, a group of corpses could be seen, lying disorderly on the ground. They were all dressed in non-descript black clothes that were meant for nocturnal activities. Their fatal wounds were all similar; there were lines of blood slit at the throat which clearly indicated they were killed in one slash.

Jungkook's thoughts raced quickly, those people were evidently after this young man. And in just that short period of time, these people had then breathed their last breath. And even then, this matter was quickly resolved without alerting the other people in the temple. In all probability, this youth’s influence was not small. Moreover, if he could make use of it… Suddenly, he smiled..

Jeon jungkook

Sire, there is still something that slipped through your net.

Jeon jungkook

Wait for a bit.

Then he walked towards the room next door. In the neighbouring room, Nam seok and her other two maidservants had just bundled up the people who were knocked out. They were completely oblivious as to what had happened outside.

Jeon jungkook

All of you will stay here and don’t move.

After saying this, fearlessly , he dragged a person on the ground and backed out of the door. Shi Zhang wanted to follow suit but was pulled back by Nam Seok, therefore, she could only remain behind in the room. Jungkook went back and forth five times and finally managed to drag all of the five people in front of the black-dressed youth. The youth and his attendant that stood beside him were both waiting for him to clear up the confusion.

Jeon jungkook

These people were drugged by fainting fumes and their bodies are unable to move. However, their conscious remains clear- if I converse with sir right now, then all of them will hear it.

Jeon jungkook

However, once awake, I am not sure what kind of problems they would give sire. So I am doing you a favour and brought this people to you, sire. Please handle them as you would see fit.

Although he spoke in an extremely easy manner, it was as if he had given him a chance to take an enormously convenient yet immoral course of action. However, how could this method of getting someone else to do his dirty work not be seen through by the two people in front of him. Still, what he said was extremely reasonable, therefore, the youth in black slightly gestured with his hand and his attendant immediately went forward with his raised sword. In a split second, with five cold tips of the blade, the people on the ground had no reprieves from death.

The youth dressed in black clothes glanced at him and his cold eyes showed an unreadable emotion that was cold, clear and unusual. Then, he suddenly turned and walked into the dark night. Jungkook stared at the figure’s back. As he walked, his movements were natural and effortless and he could only see an understated sort of elegance. It was as if this elegance was deeply carved and flowed into his every bone, so that it was superficially inconcealable and unconsciously revealed with every step. Such an outstandingly magnificent appearance, he had never seen this even in his past life. As he tightly furrowed his eyebrows, he wondered when did the Great Ping dynasty ever have this sort of person? Who in the world was he?

The night passed.

When the sun rose the next morning, a cacophony of sounds arose from the temple courtyard. All around the temple, doors were knocked upon in a flurry, and Imperial Wang's anxious voice could be heard.... Severar bodies lay in a disorderly state on the snowy ground. Blood ran everywhere, as if a massacre had taken place on the earth as the gods and demons have fought. On hearing the commotion when jungkook and his fellows came out, his facial expression beacme tensed as he saw all these.

Imperial Censor Wang

A group of thieves came here last night, and this is the scene we encountered this morning....I was worried that something might have happened to you. Thankfully, you are all right... Probably, you aren't their target.

Imperial Censor Wang

Unfortunately, I need to remain here to investigate this matter. Young Master , my duty lies here. My deepest apologies, but I will stay here today. There is not much farther to go on your journey. I will leave it to the horse guard and some of my trusted army men to accompany you back to the capital.

Jeon Jungkook

Sir Wang, dont make me ashamed. Imperial Censor does not need to be concerned about me. On the contrary, it is the situation here which is of prime importance as human life is beyond value.

Imperial Censor Wang

We have to conduct a proper investigation into the temple, but it would be better for Master Jungkook to set off on your journey as soon as possible. There is no need to hold you back from returning to the capital.

They were already quite close to the capital, and the carriage reached the gate of the capital around noon.... Shi Zhang and Nam Seok also looked outside. They had been away from the capital for five years, and on this occasion of returning, they were filled with an unspeakable excitement. They were also happy for Jungkook, and it felt as if the bitterness of life was over, and the sweetness was about to begin.... Unlike them, Jungkook bore no happy or excited expression. He knew what is he here for. He knows what are his motives. He isnt here for having a merry time and beautiful life ahead with his socially high ranked family, but he is here to show some people where they belong to, whats their place, what's their position and what mistake they should not have done. When you play with fire, you get hurt. But here Jungkook was going to challenge the whole volcano and the coldness he has in his eyes which shows the greatest motivation of revenge can even shiver the volcano itself. Slowly, he lifted up the corner of the curtain nearest him, and was just in time to see a fine, jet black horse brush by the carriage as it sped away. That steed was a rare breed and he could not help taking another look. By that time, it was only a distant silhouette, but he felt that the rider had an incomparably graceful bearing.

Jungkook smiled faintly and took in the surroundings. The streets of the capital were full of hustle and bustle, and thronged with crowds. The scene coincided with what he remembered of the capital. He recalled the time when he had left the capital; it had also been in a horse carriage; however, at that time it was draped with mourning, with several people alongside, walking in a solitary group. In this manner, he had left the capital. In the time between his departure and return, he had already passed an entire lifetime. Now, the person returning was not the same as the person before.

Shi Zhang was just about to advise that Jungkook let the curtain fall back in place for fear of catching a cold when she caught a glimpse of the expression on Jungkook's face, and could not help being shocked. Her master's eyes were coldly indifferent. Although there was no visible emotion on his face, he gave off the aura of utter chilliness, as if he were a demon who had returned from hell. Looking at him made one shudder.... The Jeon mansion was located on the most prosperous and bustling street in the capital. Because a messenger boy had gone ahead with the news, the entire Jeon household had to come out to receive the Jeon family’s second legitimate son. Jeon Jung Hoon was not at home, so Xia Yan personally came out to welcome them. These days the emperor wasnt happy with the Jeon household. He had been quite upset with Jung Hoon for not managing his household affairs. Adding to the emperor’s anger was the people’s gossip. It was only by showing that they regarded the Jeon family’s second son as someone of importance that they could hope to gradually calm the storm. Thats why Xia Yan took the initiative to welcome Jungkook even she hated him the most.

Long before her death, Jungkook's mother was disregarded by Junghoon. Junghoon's sole attention was on his head concubine then. Xia Yan had been successful in trapping Junghoon's attention to the extent that he had accepted her as the wife even when Jungkook's mother was alive. After the mysterious and painful death of jungkook's mother when Jeon Jung Hoon being unaffected married Xia yan immediately, she used to be his first concubine of Jeon household. Marrying a concubine wasn't a big deal but giving the concubine the place of your wife while her presence and just after death was a big matter, so initially nobody accepted Xia Yan as the the legal wife and the head lady of the Jeon household. From quite few months people kept addressing her as concubine. This was beyond bearable for Xia Yan. She knew that fragment of a broken mirror would always haunt with its inner shadow. So to wipe out Min Ji from people's memory, she removed her last peice of essence, Jungkook and his brother from the surrounding. But look at the wheel of destiny, even if unwilling, she has to stand here for his grand welcome today.

The horse carriage jolted on its way, and finally came to a halt at the Jeon residence gate... The bystanders all eyed the horse carriage curiously. News of Jungkook's conduct at court had spread throughout the capital, and everyone wanted to see what the righteous yet ill-destined don of the Jeon family looked like. Two servant girls speedily descended from the carriage. One lifted up the curtains, and the other extended a hand to help the passenger in. But before the passenger could step out..

Jungkook hyung!

Someone exclaimed with pleasant surprise. A young girl emerged from behind the residence gate, all in white. Despite her young age, she was already a stunning beauty, like an elegant lady in an ink-wash painting. Her beautiful eyes seemed to contain depths of clouds and mist, while her crimson skirt and jacket, richly embroidered with white lilies and lined with white brocade, set off her pale skin perfectly and made it glow like pure jade. Her pink lips were like cherries. She wore no ornaments, only two green ribbons, so that those looking at her felt their hearts softening towards this exquisite and refined girl.

It was Jeon Sui. The daughter of the 1st concubine of Jeon Jung Hoon. She was Xia Yan's daughter, the famous beauty of the capital with no competition. She was famous for her simple fairy like beauty and gained all the attention the moment she stepped out the entrance gate..

"Slow down, dear..."

A delicate voice was suddenly heard from within the carriage....In the next moment, a beautiful lily-white yet manly hand emerged. The hand was so pale that it was almost like translucent jade. Just looking at it, one would hardly dare to grasp it, as it seemed so soft and demanding that it would shatter at any moment. It was only a hand, but, somehow, it caused the onlookers to be shaken to the core. Those who had been mad to look at Jeon Sui found themselves once again looking towards the carriage.... Oh, that voice again made the crowd mad as they shifted towards the carriage as if hypnotised. All eyes were now on the carriage . And no one noticed the charming smile and white snow beauty of someone perish into ashes of jealousy and eyes turned red with hatred... The crowd noticed a very young, heavenly handsome, quite manly yet so cute, delicate, humble boy descend from the carriage like the blow of wind.

The public was watching in an awe as they saw a boy who was at the spring of youth, wearing plain cotton clothing. Wearing a worn dark-green coloured cotton-padded jacket, he had paired it with a light grey coarse cloth inner robe. He didnt had long hairs, it seemed freshly cut. His hairs reached little below till his ears. He had side parted them neatly and starnds of hair of one side had been tucked behind the ear nicely which was the cherry for his innocent beauty and overwhelming cuteness. His presence itself gave such a sensation and fragrance that everyone shift their gaze in his direction and widen their eyes to look upon him..... Jeon Sui and Xia Yan stood at the entrance door watching all this. Smile left their face the moment crowd shifted other side and now shades of jealously and anger could be seen sprinkled on thier face. Jeon Sui looked at herself once and looked at the young boy again. Jeon Sui’s skin was already very fair, however, this boy's skin was even fairer than Jeon Sui’s, so much so that it seemed to appear as moist and clear as water. Perhaps due to being travel-worn, there were faint traces of a powdery-red flush on his cheeks.

As he walked steadily towards the Jeon mansion's entrance, people with good eyesight noticed that his coat did not seem to move a single jot. Looking at the boy walking forward once more, they noticed his back was ramrod straight as he walked step by step and one could not find any flaw in him at all. Initially, they had assumed that the Jeon family’s legitimate son, who lived in the countryside residence without any instruction, would inevitably be unable to conduct himself well under public scrutiny. Nonetheless, it seemed that this boy was not only noble and righteous, he also had an excellent upbringing and an outstanding appearance that could actually keep pace with the Jeon family’s daughter Jeon Sui and other sons.

Xia Yan ( Jungkook's step mother )

(On seeing him nearing, Xia Yan ran and held his hands and spoke..) Oh My! My child, you have suffered...

Jeon Sui

Hyung, has finally returned home. A few days ago, Mother kept talking about hyung's return

Smiling, Jungkook directed his gaze towards her. Comparing with his memories, Jeon Sui had remained unchanged. Elegant and exquisite with no flaws, she appeared as innocent and sincere as if she was an otherworldly fairy that was unfamiliar with the ways of the world; as if it was only natural for her to be carefree and without worries. The birthmark below her eye was as vivid as before, yet who knew if it was this resplendently red because of her inhaling the fresh blood of the Jeon family. None except Jungkook can see the lashes of greed for power, money, position and attention in her deep eyes..

With her sensitive perception, Jeon Sui had noticed the change in Jungkook's gaze. She was unsure of what was wrong because even though the other party was smiling, yet, the light in his eyes were incomparably cold as if it was restraining terrifying emotions in them. With a jolt in her heart, Jeon Sui unconsciously retreated two steps back and the smile on her face also fadded and stiffened slightly.

Yet in the crowd by the Jeon mansion , a sharp voice made an appearance...Jungkook glanced up and looked over. The person speaking was the Jeon family’s second concubine's son Kang Hyun Bin. His facial features were similar to Jeon Jung Hoon’s which were rather harsh and hard, and thus, was lacking a young nobel man's gentleness and handsomeness . As he looked at Jungkook, he suddenly gave a tight smile...

Shi Zhang and Nam Seok nodded in acknowledgment and the two people lifted the curtains of the horse carriage open. The audience could clearly see that there was only one chest in the horse carriage. Carefully, Nam Seok and Shi Zhang lifted it out of the carriage. It seemed that they were unable to bear the weight and in a few short steps, they were panting... The people began deducing what sort of treasures could be in it- after all, the Jeon family could be considered as a rich and powerful noble family. Looking at the current situation, the treasures in the chest were likely immeasurable.

As the noise caused a stir in everyone’s heart. Everyone was stretching their necks to look over the contents. Xia Yan’s mouth opened slightly and Jeon Sui had a serious-curious mixture expression on her face. The only exception was Jungkook who had let out a light sigh....The chest fell to the ground while the superior yellow pear wood continued to emit a faintly sweet scent. The items that had toppled out of the box were several volumes of books. Seeing that the books in the chest were preserved so well, it was evident that they were cherished by the owner....

Jeon Sui

Hyung really does adore reading. With a chest full of books, it really makes one feel envious.

Jeon Jungkook

This chest of books are things that Mother left for me. Therefore, I am doing my utmost to preserve and keep them in a good condition.

It was not hard for the audience to deduce the truth from his words. Since he had used the words ‘doing his utmost’ for those belongings, with one more glance at the son of the Jeon family,it was clear that he had no other luggage except the worn clothes on his body. In all likelihood, he had passed these few years in destitution. Everyone understood the idea of fishing in troubled waters; it was rare for someone as young as him to have this level of filiality. Unfortunately, while he could protect the remnants of his deceased mother’s possessions, all other wealth of him must have been stolen away. Nam Seok and Shi Zhang both quickly gathered the books that had fallen all over the ground and took the initiative to carry them into the Jeon mansion. Xia Yan then welcomed them into the house. Jungkook took each step steadily with a distant smile on his face. Meanwhile, in his heart, it was as if there was a whistling gale, Mother, Joon hyung , look, I am back!

Soon after Xia Yan started introduction of some maternal aunts to Jungkook while Jeon Sui never left Jungkook. She stuck to him and kept speaking things of here and there. From distant they both looked a very close and sweet brother sister duo... Then suddenly came forward a lady with cutting sharp words. This Second concubine was the concubine's daughter of a minister in the Ministry of Civil Appointments, and thus was gifted to Jung Hoon. When Park Min Ji was alive, she had suffered from this concubine's schemes countless times... Truthfully, in a residence filled with a lovable wife and beautiful concubines, Jeon Jung Hoon sometimes went along with his wife’s wishes or at times had a pick of something new. The only one that Jeon Jung Hoon truly doted upon was Xia Yan. With her excellent means and methods in addition to the adoration of her husband, it was hard for her to not have a steady position in the Jeon household.

to be continued...