New Vengeful Life - Taekook - Finally back!

Jeon jungkook

Please save my hyung... hurry! ( says impatiently as he pats and clutches onto Taehyung's shoulder from behind )

Kim Taehyung

Only if you let me do so. So sit quitely like a obidient one and hold on to me tight. ( says in his deep @ss voice as he glances back at the cutely hiding kook )

Jeon jungkook

( pouts a little on hearing obidient and makes a grumpy face looking hella adorable )

Kim Taehyung

( smirks and hides his chuckle on looking at the cute absent minded kook, not the deadly serious and cold hearted one )

With that Taehyung, pulled the horse's belt as his gaze turned murderous as he spares a glance to the assasins. . . exactly like his name for which he is infamous - ' the rebel'.

There was an endless stream of the clanging sounds of sword fighting at close quarters in the midst of the ebony forest.

Nageum dashed towards Namjoon's location. Yet, the archers that laid in ambush in the forest were a thornier problem than they had expected.

First, there were a huge number of them that might even be more than double the size of the Park family’s troops. Second, these people, in all likeliness, did not seem like a disorderly bunch of layabouts.

Contrarily, they seemed like people that one would see in the military troops, organized and disciplined. The remaining fighters were launching an attack directed towards the two people, Na-ggeum and Kim Taehyung .

Thankfully, the skill between these two people were not to be underestimated either and contrary to their opponent’s expectations, they did not fall to a disadvantageous position.

Kim Taehyung

Jungkook, i need to attack the legs of these assasins. We are on horse and they are down so I need to duck down. ( whispers to Jungkook by facing his face side ways )

Kim Taehyung

Raise your legs and put it up across me and try to avoid the arrows. Also hold tight and bend in the similar direction that I do. . . simultaneously. ( instructs with a clenched face as he keeps fighting )

Jeon jungkook

Wha. . . what do you mean by 'put your.. your legs around me'? Am I baby? ( asks grumpily )

Jeon jungkook

I. . .I cant do it. It will be awkward. You. . . you won't be able to fight. ( says as he makes a grumpy pouty face again )

Kim Taehyung

There is no time for discussion, Jungkook. You are being a baby by not cooperating in such a situation of ruckus. ( understands JungKook's uneasiness )

Kim Taehyung

If you dont raise your leg up, then while striking at their leg, my sword might hurt you too. Try to understand! ( says little impatiently while fighting with the assasins )

Kim Taehyung

We are less and they are more in number. Dont you want to save that guy in swamp? Isnt that what you want? ( says a bit loudly )

Jeon jungkook

( gets startled on hearing this )

Jeon jungkook

** How does Haneul know why am I here? **

Jeon jungkook

( shruggs his head knowing there is no time for it and raises his legs and wraps around Taehyung, looking like a very adorable panda hugging from back )

The fight intensified.

Jungkook could feel the murderous aura of Taehyung being so close. What shocked him more was how Taehyung fought taking the risk without thinking about his own life. He didnt have any relationship with this matter yet he was here getting indulged with deadly assassins.

On the other side...

After exerting a great amount of strength, Nageum had managed to pull Namjoon out of the swampy marsh.

Right at this moment, they heard a loud, mocking shout.

To go so far as to tail behind them, the one who appeared before them close to the very end of the battle was Min-ho .

General Min-ho

Joon. You - how have you been toyed into such a state?

Just as he spoke, the his troops, who had remained in place waiting for Namjoon's return, had finally realised after a long time that something was amiss.

Once they set off in search of him and followed the sounds of sword fighting, they had also rushed over to the scene.

General Min-ho

The fck! Where were you all? Namjoon would have been dead if we had been a little late.

General Min-ho

Now go, exterminate all those fcking murderer archers for me. Kill all of them! ( orders to the troop )

In comparison to the people that Na-ggeum had brought, the royal troops were greater in number and with their might, subduing these few archers was even more of a cinch.

With Minho's help, the archers were quickly brought in check. As the remaining fighters were also pressed under the blows of Na-ggeum and Taehyung's swords, several of the enemy fighters were all turning pale with fright.

The situation in which they were confident of its success had suddenly turned on its head; who knew why, that at this moment, against all reason, how such a slip-up had occurred.

Min-ho stepped forward and kicked one of the fighters, who had been in the forefront of the attack, in the jaw.

General Min-ho

You fcker! I think you are eager to die at first place for taking such a step. ( grabs his hair )

General Min-ho

Tell me clearly if you have the slightest wish to live, who has sent you here? ( asks angrily )

The fighter stared at them and jerked his throat.

Jeon jungkook

It’s no good, they are about to kill themselves.

Jeon jungkook

( shouted and started bouncing on the horse as he tapped on Taehyung's shoulder and pointed at the fighter under Minho's foot as he noticed him jerking his throat )

Kim Taehyung

( heard kook and squinted his alluring almond eyes while looking at the fighter )

These people were actually suicide soldiers.

Once their mission had failed and they were unable to return with their mission completed, once they fell into the hands of their enemies, they would naturally ingest poison and commit suicide.

However, what sort of person was Taehyung – ever since he had joined the Haneul Guards at the age of 12, he was deeply knowledgeable of these sort of tricks.

Such a move displayed right before his eyes was like one trying to display their slight skill before an expert, thus, in a blink of an eye, he had dislocated several of their jaws.

This made it impossible to swallow the poison that was hidden under their tongues and in pain, a few of the fighters began rolling on the ground.

With Taehyung's sudden slight of hand, it had saved them much effort on many affairs.

Taehyung jumped down the horse swiftly while supporting Jungkook by his thighs who clinged onto him from back. They were in position of piggy ride.

Jungkook had totally forgot about their close skinship as he adjusted and held Taehyung even closely while his mind was stuck on Namjoon and the suicude soldiers.

Then right at that moment, Namjoon came forward and cupped his hands in salute infornt of Taehyung who had a hanging Jungkook behind.

Jeon Namjoon

This day, it is many thanks to the gentlemen present that I was saved.

Jeon Namjoon

However.. I couldn't understa. . .

Jeon jungkook

Hyung! ( says with desperate an teary voice )

Namjoon was startled.

Jungkook gulped his verge to cry and looked at Taehyung as he loosens his grip of him.

Taehyung took the indication and bent a little and put Jungkook carefully down on the ground.

Jungkook took a glance at Taehyung nervously before walking towards Namjoon while taking his straw hat off.

JungKook's etheral face had black dust on his left cheek and his face had some slight shades of red. His eyes were moist as pearl rolled down on his white cheeks. His lower plump lip was trembling and his palms became sweaty as he advances towards Namjoon.

On seeing Jungkook, Namjoon became even more shocked and retreated two steps back while Jungkook came more near and near.

Jeon jungkook

Hyu. . . Hyung! ( chuckled lightly while crying as he raised his one hand towards Namjoon )

Namjoon motionlessly stared at the young boy before his eyes.

Ever since he had left the capital five years ago, he had never heard any news of Jungkook ever again.

The young boy before him was extremely foreign, yet in that appearance of his, there was still a familiar feeling.

Who was this?

In the depths of his memories, the soft, immature and adorable little boy that would tug on his clothes and cutely call him ‘hyungie’ had already disappeared.

The young boy before him still had the facial features of that young boy in the past. Extremely adorable!

Shedding off his former childish nature, it was as if a flower was currently in bloom and already had traces of a youthful and inexperienced bearing of gracefulness.

His Gukkie!

He had already grown up, this much!

Jeon Namjoon

Gguk. . . Gukkie! ( breathed out as fresh tears welled up in his eyes and rolled down his gaunt and tired face )

Whilst Namjoon had been sizing Jungkook up, he too had quietly taken a measure of him.

The Jeon family had always preferred the pen to the sword, thus, the sons and grandsons of the Jeon family were not allowed to enter the military ranks and could only enter through the official ranks.

Namjoon had always given the bearing of a cultured and refined young master; however, whilst his facial features remained extremely handsome, he had lost his natural charm as a refined youth.

His skin was now somewhat more tanned than before and he had gained the hardened grit that one had after experiencing a baptism of war and blood.

It was a stalwartness that was characteristic to a soldier.

This man and the Namjoon that was in his memories were entirely different. Moreover, meeting him thus once more, it had already been a separation of a whole lifetime.

Without wasting any second more, Jungkook rushed towards Namjoon and hugged him tightly while completely breaking down in his arms.

All the pain, all the misery and all the toughness he had, all shattered in Namjoon's arms.

He sobbed like a small baby who wants to get into the arms of his dear ones.

And all the scars of Jungkook felt like being fresh again. Starting from his crave for father's love, ignorance of father. . .

death of Min-ji...

leaving of Namjoon. . .

tourture in the village house. . .

and lots of pain that would have been same as his past life if he would not have mustered up some courage.

Numbing the pain for a while will make it worse when you finally feel it.

There are wounds that never show on the body that are deeper and more hurtful than anything that bleeds.

It's so hard to forget pain, but it's even harder to remember sweetness. We have no scar to show for happiness. We learn so little from peace.

Feelings are disturbing. People are taught that pain is evil and dangerous. How can they deal with love if they’re afraid to feel?

People try to hide their pain. But they’re wrong. Pain is something to carry, like a radio. You feel your strength in the experience of pain.

Cause life is Pain..

The worst part of holding the memories is not the pain. It's the loneliness of it.

Some old wounds never truly heal, and bleed again at the slightest word.

Namjoon too couldn't control anymore and burst into tears seeing his only baby brother all right after all these years..

Jeon Namjoon

Gukkie. . . my brother, my gukkie. ( burst into tears while hugging Jungkook and kneeling down )

Jeon jungkook

Hyung. . . hyung. Welcome back, wel.... welcome back. 😭😭( sobbed more bitterly and hid himself in Namjoon's arms )

Jeon jungkook

I missed... missed you. so much.. I waited so much. I really missed you a lot.. hyung. ( cried more )

Jeon Namjoon

I am back now.. dont worry! I am here. No one can trouble you anymore, Hyung is here. ( patted Kook's head and hugged him more )

As the two brothers finally met, Seo-jun and Na-ggeum rubbed away the stinging tears that began to develop in his eyes. Min-ho too smiled and stealed glances of Taehyung who was busy admiring a bunny. Taehyung's eyes too softened looking at Jungkook who cried. Even now he found the red nosed, puffy cheeked and sobbing boy like a small adorable baby.

Then Na-ggeum turned towards Taehyung and Min-ho and bowed.

Park Na-ggeum

Haneul, General Min-ho , why are the both of you at this place? ( asked politely )

Kim Taehyung

That..

General Min-ho

Someone was putting their hands on my Deputy General, how could I still watch with folded arms? ( said proudly )

General Min-ho

Rather, I would like to see, who would have such great courage to conspire to murder me?

Kim Taehyung

With those people preparing this many archers, one could suppose that this is unlikely to be the work of any normal person. ( says seriously )

Kim Taehyung

Perhaps, they might even be spies of another country or perhaps, they might have been rebelling troops; one might find it hard to ascertain.

Jeon Namjoon

( slowly stood up while supporting Jungkook and hugging him )

Jeon jungkook

( hugged Namjoon and peeped out from his chest and stared at Taehyung and Min-ho while blinking multiple times to wipe out the tears , scrunching his red nose cutely with a hella adorable pout )

General Min-ho

This situation is no small matter and could even concern the safety of the current political climate in the Great Kwang Dynasty.

Jeon jungkook

Then..would you two high officials please investigate until you reach the bottom of this matter? ( said as he broke hug from Namjoon and held Namjoon's arm with both his hands while scrunching his nose and sniffling )

With just a comment of his, he had redirected the current situation towards the possibility of it being a rebel’s conspiracy.

Whilst he had spoken rather exaggeratedly, the people on the ground had all, without exception, looked upon Jungkook with a sharp glower.

Namjoon took his arm out of JungKook's grip and put around his shoulder while hugging him close to his chest who was looking at him with teary doe eyes and small smile.

Whilst both Joong-ki and Na-ggeum were choked between laughter and tears, Taehyung looked at him with adoration and Min-ho furrowed his brows.

Jeon Namjoon

Gukkie, just now what you said, what do you mean by that? ( says as he holds Jungkook closer )

Jeon jungkook

I was thinking that you were merely making your first ever return to the capital.

Jeon jungkook

How could you have suddenly provoked someone to create an ambush to murder you? ( looked Namjoon with eyes having new tears )

Jeon jungkook

Or perhaps, amidst this chaos, it is not clear if that person might even have other plots behind this affair? ( his eyes looked down )

Park Seo-jun

These people are all suicides soldiers, their mouths are sealed tight, how can it be so easy for them to confess? ( asked being worried )

Park Na-ggeum

I can use my methods. I dont wish to mention them but can make them sprung out. ( says rather bravely )

Jeon Namjoon

For the Great Kwang Dynasty’s safety, who allowed these people to harbour such evil intentions?

Jeon jungkook

Hyung and general Minho , you certainly have to interrogate them carefully. ( says as he tugs Namjoon's cloth near waist )

Jeon jungkook

I really dont want to let go of those morons who dared to attack my brother. ( says with rather cold eyes )

Namjoon was somewhat astonished. The Jungkook or Gukkie in his memories was kind-hearted and pure.

If it was only an ant, he too would be unable to bear squishing it. Yet at present, these words of his- if he did not hear the underlying hints in them, then he had lived these few years in vain.

Only, as he gazed upon JungKook before him, he did not feel the slightest shred of unhappiness.

Instead, what was present was a deep distress on his behalf; to make such a young boy who had been ill-versed in worldly affairs and was wholly innocent reach this point, Jungkook had most definitely suffered much pain.

Namjoon pledged to protect Jungkook at all cost and keep him away from all evil as he has returned.

Soon after that, Namjoon returned back to his army troop and so did Minho. After clearing the site and handing the men to Taehyung for to investigate, they all left the site. Jungkook was with Namjoon the all time. The brother due just adored each other a lot.

The martial troop entered the town with great vigor. Namjoon being the Deputy along with Minho were showered with paper flowers, blessings and gifts. The common people had crowded on the street the have a look at their Brave general and Deputy General. The procession was truly majestic and glorious. The Emperor’s personal envoys had gathered around and created spectacular performances and welcome chants for the warriors. Meanwhile Jungkook just sat silently in a carriage and observed everything in the surrounding. Where did the carriage come from? Well a certain Haneul-ui meoli had asked his subordinates through his messenger bird to prepare a comfortable carriage and wait for them outside the city gates. And he had escorted Jungkook to it. Although Jungkook's over protective brother had initially not agreed to it, but he thought it wouldn't be comfortable for his Gguk to ride a horse all along with display. So the carriage was a better option.

After the procession got all cleared and celebrated, the troop was led to the royal infantry and rest were to Minho's manor as he was the General and things were under him. Namjoon gave his regards to his leader and returned to the Jeon Manor with Jungkook at once.

For any other normal family, who had a son working for the royal army, that too was a Deputy General, his return would be no less than a festival for them. It would be highly celebrated with food, gifts and banquets. But first of all the son would be given a prestigious warm welcome to home.

But when it's the Jeons, u can expect the utter lack of sense and pretentiousness in everything. Forget about the banquets and gifts,there were hardly anything done for the welcome. Just to save the face of being a good mother and not being a bitchy step mother, Xia Yan had come out to the entrance with Jisoo and Eunwoo. Nor her daughter or her son came. And even more, the father, Jeon Junghoon. It seemed like he didn't even care if Namjoon came or went. He didn't even took any effort to know. Only these pretentious people who had to show the world that they are worried lovely relatives had came around. The crowd around the Jeon manor was no fool. They resented Jeon Junghoon for this. But at the end, they just wanted a show to enjoy and hardly cared.

A beautiful white golden carriage, with a beautiful black horse beside and the troop of guards following them stopped at the entrance of the Jeon manor as the crowd parted and gave them a way. Xia Yan had a tight lined fake smile on her face as she gestured the maids to go forward and escort the guests. Eunwoo simply stood beside with a smile on his face while Jisoo... she had a face constricted and emotionless while she stood behind and had gripped the pillar of threshold tightly.

Namjoon jumped down the horse and took off his headgear. The Crowe gasped and burst into a loud discussion. Such a handsome man! Someone working in the army looking so handsome, Noble and gracious, the audience couldn't help but cheer loudly words of admiration, fraise and flirt. Namjoon,.although had robust, rough and wounded appearance now, he still looked much muscular, manly and very attractive. His peircing tiger eyes, gaunt manly face, huge biceps covered with armor made him look like a heaven descended warrior.

Namjoon walked forward to the carriage and extended his hand. Initially everyone was curious of who had Namjoon brought along in the carriage. Xia Yan also was very very suspicious but as soon as the person I thencarriage took a hold of Namjoon's hand and stepped out, everyone as enchanted took deep breathes and muttered words of enchanted admiration. Xia Yan and Jisoo gritted their teeth even more as they look at Jungkook stepping out of the carriage. Xia Yan understood at once that there was Jungkook's hand in behind Namjoon's successful escape from those bandits.

Ignoring everyone, Namjoon held his brother close as Jungkook held his hand like a little child and walked ahead ascending the steps of the Jeon manor entrance. Jungkook's face immediately lost its natural smile and happiness as his eyes fell on Xia Yan. He was back to his cold icy mode.

Xia Yan ( Jungkook's step mother )

Oh son! Dear Namjoon... welcome back home, my dear. (she walked ahead and hugged Namjoon lightly )

Jeon Namjoon

How have u been eommoni? (asked normally)

Xia Yan ( Jungkook's step mother )

We all have been really good all these years. I hope the military experience wasn't hard on u.

Jeon Namjoon

Everything has their own way.

Xia Yan ( Jungkook's step mother )

Ah! Jungkookah. How come u came with Namjoon?

Jeon Jungkook

I was returning from hoseok Hyung's house when i saw the military troop envoy pass. Hoseok hyung had his connections with the warriors, so he led me in and brother spotted me at once. So we came togther.

Xia Yan ( Jungkook's step mother )

I see... U should have atleast informed me. I was worried for u.. ( smiled tightly)

Jeon Jungkook

( gave a faint smile )

Xia Yan ( Jungkook's step mother )

Let's head inside, I don't want u to stand here and be more fatigued.

As they walked inside, Xia Yan couldn't help but resent both brothers more. She knew Jungkook lied at once on her face back there. She knew that he must have gone directly to Namjoon. But how did he know that Namjoon was in danger? Everything was so triggering to her..

But then there was Jisoo, who timidly greated Namjoon and walked aside while keeping an eye on the brother duo. None were aware of those thoughts behind her scared and shy face which cursed and blamed Jungkook for being this lucky. Why was Jungkook having a brother like this? Why when Jungkook is himself this cunning and strong? Why cant she have it when she is a mother less hopeless being? Why isnt fate on her side?

After exchanging a few painfully polite words with the entirety of the Jeon family at the entrance, Namjoon appeared to be somewhat weary.

Jeon Namjoon

I am very tired. I’d like to go back first and talk with my Gukkie a little more.

Jeon Namjoon

We can talk about other things later tonight. ( says politely and bows )

Xia Yan ( Jungkook's step mother )

Namjoon , as you were travelling back . . . did-did anything ha-happen?

Jeon Namjoon

What does eomma think could have happened? ( asked with a dangerous smirk on getting the hint )

Xia Yan ( Jungkook's step mother )

Aah😅.. Anni... i- i was jus-just asking... hehe.

Jeon Jungkook

You has truly hit the mark, eomma. On the way home, Hyung ran into a group of rebels. ( looked at Xia Yan darkly with a smirk and replied )

Xia Yan ( Jungkook's step mother )

No-no-no. How could they be rebels? They won't be rebels. How come they are rebels? ( like a maniac she asked with fear )

Those men were only lying in ambush for Namjoon, how could they have become rebels? To be charged with rebellion was no small matter. If they did not deal with the matter carefully, the entire family and clan of the person thus charged would be guilty by association, and summarily punished.

Jeon Namjoon

Really? Weren't they?

Jeon Jungkook

Quite a few archers were lying in ambush, but it was a lucky coincidence that Royal Army General Min-ho and Haneul-ui Meoli Taehyung rushed up and captured all of them. I suppose they will carefully interrogate the men and ferret out the person behind it.When the person behind it all is captured, His Majesty will definitely order this person to be torn apart by five horses.

Having said this, they paid Xia Yan no further attention. Jungkook took Namjoon's arm and walked into the manor with him. Due to the flurry caused by Namjoon's unexpected return, a courtyard had not yet been prepared for him, and so he went first to JungKook's residence. Shi-Zhang, Nam-seok and Bong yumo had been waiting anxiously; when they saw Jungkook and the others walk in unscathed, they were overjoyed, and hurried to serve them tea. As the both bothers sat by the window to relax, Jungkook laid his head in Namjoon's lap. God knows how much he missed this lap. May be for Namjoon its a term of 5 years. But for Jungkook its a complete life time.

Jeon Jungkook

Hyung. . . did you suffer a lot while being their in the baracks? ( asks with a sad tone )

Jeon Namjoon

Why do you ask so? ( answers while patting JungKook's head )

Jeon Jungkook

You look worn out. You look good with that physique but you have lost your fairness and noble colour.

Jeon Namjoon

( chuckles ) Pabo! What do you except from a normal army cook who raised to be a deputy general in 5 years? ( pats JungKook's cheeks lightly)

Jeon Jungkook

Dont-dont go away now. Anymore. ( eyes became glittering from corners )

Jeon Jungkook

It was really tough to be alone. I am really fed up of this. And now I am a bit hesitant to do it all alone. I am fed up being a one man army. ( sits up and looks at Namjoon hopefully )

Jeon Namjoon

Forgive me child! I am sorry for leaving you alone back then. I am here now and I will never leave.

Jeon Jungkook

I misses eomma more but now when you are back, I miss her less. ( smiles a little )

Jeon Namjoon

Gukkie , do you suspect that Xia Yan was behind it? ( asked suddenly )

Jeon Namjoon

There was no way for Xia Yan to mobilise such a large number of archers; those men were clearly trained soldiers. ( said seriously )

Jeon Jungkook

That Xia Yan can’t do it herself doesn’t mean that the Xia family can’t. Moreover, there’s also the Choi family, and maybe even the involvement of Eighth Prince.

Jeon Namjoon

What! how is this even possible?

Jeon Jungkook

Hyung , you are someone who attacks the enemy on the battlefield. ( clings to Namjoon's arms )Leave these shameful schemes cooked up by the haters of the back residence to me to manage. ( smiles widely )

Jeon Namjoon

And just how old do you think you are to be dealing with such schemes? Gukkie , I don’t want you involved in such matters; leave them to me. If you don’t like living in the Jeon manor, then we will simply move out.

Jeon Jungkook

You are the eldest legitimate son of the Jeon manor – what will others think if you move out?

Jeon Jungkook

Once you have exposed an area that others can castigate you for, they will not hesitate to criticize and raise a complaint against you to the Emperor. Then what will happen to your career as an official thereafter? Dont think such stuffs. ( says all this with a frown )

Jeon Namjoon

I don’t care about being an official. Gukkie , as long as you are safe and happy, this hyung of yours will be satisfied. ( smiles lovingly )

Safe and happy? Just two simple words, but how many people could actually achieve them? In this lifetime, Jungkook was only living to exact vengeance. Safety and happiness were like a mirage, things he could only dream of, impossible to achieve.

Jeon Jungkook

You have to be an official, Hyung. Only in this way will you be able to trample them all underfoot, and cause them to respect you, fear you, be afraid to bully you. As a result, they will also not bully me.Hyung. . .don’t worry about me. I have managed all these years. ( took Namjoon's palm in his both )

Jeon Jungkook

I can protect myself, and I can protect you, as well.

Jeon Namjoon

Gukkie , is there something you are keeping from me? Why do you insist on living in the Jeon manor?

Jeon Namjoon

**Why have your temperament changed so drastically, and why are you involved in imperial matters, Gukkie? **

Jeon Jungkook

There’s nothing.

Namjoon had only just returned to the capital city, and his mind was in a whirl. He only knew that somehow, somewhere, some unforeseen event had occurred to precipitate the change. Jungkook was as yet unable to tell Namjoon about how Min-ji had been harmed. Namjoon would act on impulse and inevitably mess up his plans. Moreover, in this lifetime, it was enough to have one rotten-hearted villain. Namjoon had to live cleanly; all this dirty business and conspiracy must never corrupt his heart.

Jeon Namjoon

I won’t force you to tell me. ( caresses Koo's cheeks )

Jeon Namjoon

Since you refuse to move out of the Jeon manor, I won’t do so, either. I will stay in the manor , and make sure that no one dares to bully you. ( smiles )

On witnessing the warm reunion between brother and sister, Nam-seok , Shi-Zhang , and Baek Zhang could not stop their tears from flowing. After so many years, Jungkook had finally broken free of all the troubles and hardships. While there was great joy and satisfaction on this side, in other places, the world had been upended.

Xia Cheng ( father of Xia Yan) - What did you say? Namjoon has returned to the Jeon manor ? Utter nonsense! Even if he had nine lives, he would not have been able to escape! There was no way this plan could have failed, unless there was some supernatural intervention! ( sat on his seat angrily )

Messenger - Mmm-my lord, not-not only that but the men who were sent have all been captured, and are now being interrogated in prison.

Xia Cheng - Didn’t we send men who were willing to sacrifice their lives? Why are they still alive? . . .those willing sacrifices have been well trained and will not say anything, no matter what. ( snorted angrily )Find out where they are being kept and find some people to take care of the situation tonight, I don’t have to tell you what to do. ( said displeased )

Messenger - Bb-but but, the interrogater is Ha-Haneul Kim Taehyung.

The interrogator was Haneul-ui meoli Kim Taehyung . The rebel. Taehyung was in charge of the Haneul guards and was usually out on special missions. Occasionally, he too would capture people who were determined to take their secrets to their graves. For these people who were under his interrogation, none of them had managed to keep their secrets to the very end. Thus, the more that outsiders did not see Taehyung in action, the more ferociously the rumours spread about him- there was not a mouth that Taehyung could not pry open. Furthermore, his temperament was particularly cold and cheerless; even if one was acquainted with him, they too would not dare to personally ask him about this. Therefore, they could only surmise that the torture methods that he used were incomparably callous. After hearing the news about him, Xia Cheng suddenly felt a sinking feeling in his chest and he clenched his fists tightly.

Messenger - It was during the ambush; General Min-ho and Haneul Taehyung suddenly rushed there. At first General Min-ho wanted to bring those people back but Haneul Taehyung said these matters were of major importance and so asked for them (the men) to be handed over for him to personally interrogate.

Xia Cheng - Damn it! If this implicates the Xia manor , then will we still be able to have an auspicious future? This won’t do, I need to seek an audience with the Eighth Prince. Make haste and prepare a horse for me. ( hurried down with a worried and sweaty face )

Simultaneously, in another part of the capital, the Grand Councillor manor was also in a state of uproar. An irate Ran Dong was pointing his finger at Si-won admonishing him.

Choi Ran Dong

You lost control of this situation and were unable to end it well. Well now that’s just great! Great fcking show. ( kicked a table beside )

Choi Si-won

( looked down with a red angry face )

Choi Ran Dong

Those men are now in the hands of Kim Taehyung. No matter how tolerant His Majesty is, he would never condone any of his vassals having their own private army without any approval. ( grabbed Si-won's color angrily but then left harshly )You have weighed down our Choi family with such a huge burden, now what can we possibly do next? You foolish fcking rascal! ( cursed and scolded )

Si-won had always been Ran Dong’s pride. From his childhood till adulthood, he had always given this son much recognition. Yet, currently, now that something bad had happened to himself (Ran-Dong ), his heart was distracted and his thoughts were in turmoil. Now that Si-won had made such a huge slip-up, when Ran-Dong looked at Si-won , he felt that his son was not particularly pleasing to his eyes anymore. With a heavy and cold look on his face, Si-won remained where he stood without saying a single word. Only, his expression was extremely gloomy. He wanted to attack Namjoon after the Jeon family affair so that he could win the rest of the Jeon family and also see JungKook's pain. Even though he had earlier thought of abducting Jungkook and using him for his pleasure untill his thirst for JungKook's body goes away, he first planned to see him in pain with Namjoon's death and enjoy the weak boy a little. Yet he would never have thought that midway through this attack, Min-ho and Taehyung would appear out of nowhere. They had ruined his good work! However, in Si-won's eyes, there was a flash of radiant light. He had heard that Park Na-ggeum and Park Joong-ki had been present too; how could there be such a coincidence. Although he was still unsure what had happened, a cold smile surfaced on Si-won's face. Noticin Si-won's silence, Ran-Dong was filled with even more anger.

Choi Ran Dong

You foolish unfilial son! hurry and think of a solution. Now that your elder brother has already become a useless person because of the Jeon family, are you going to harm the entire Grand Councillor manor just for the Jeon family? ( yelled )

Choi Si-won

Appa. . . sorry but let me work my way. What’s the rush? I know who is that fcker. ( snorted like a angry bull )

Choi Si-won

Regarding this matter, I will consult with the Eighth Prince.

Si-won needed his ability and wisdom, while he needed Bogum to support the Choi family in resolving this inconvenience before them. All faces are turned to Bogum.

to be continued