I Will Raise It as the Best Family in the World
Chapter 11
“How is it that our Young Miss’s hair is so beautiful? It’s like ebony.”
The nanny, who had caught Woonyeong trying to go outside, sat her down in front of the dressing table and began to brush her hair. “Mhm. Really?” The nanny seemed excited about the rare outing. It was a sight of the nanny she had truly missed. “Oh, does your hair feel tight, Young Miss?” “No, Nanny. It’s okay.” “Then, are you feeling unwell?” “No, it doesn’t hurt. It really doesn’t hurt anymore.” Despite her strong denial, the nanny placed her hand on Woonyeong’s forehead to check for a fever. As if just the forehead wasn’t enough, she also checked Woonyeong’s cheeks and nape before finally looking relieved. “Look. I told you it didn’t hurt. It’s okay, Nanny.” Everything was fine. This moment was good. Woonyeong wasn’t in the hellish realm created by Heavenly Palace, but in the peaceful Seol Family. That was enough. “It’s all done now. Is there anywhere that’s uncomfortable for you?” “Oh. There isn’t, nanny… Thank you for your hard work.” “Phew, what do you mean by hard work? Seeing you looking so lovely is my joy, Young Miss.” “I also enjoy seeing my nanny smile.” “Oh my, did you say that? Well, I should smile more to make Young Miss happy then.” “Yeah, that’s right. Nanny, smile a lot.” “Yes I will.” Yeah, just keep this smile. She will make sure that the nanny doesn’t lose anything anymore. Woonyeong clenched her fist tightly and took a step forward. *** With great determination, Woonyeong stepped outside, but her physical stamina still limited how far she could go. For now, she made her way to the courtyard of the residence. Woonyeong’s residence, Crimson Chamber, was where Woonyeong’s mother had lived during her lifetime. The Seol Family was the head of the group. In addition to the Seol Won Merchant, the outer court, which managed the external affairs of the Head of the Seol Family, and the inner court, where the immediate descendants of the Head of the Seol Family lived, were separated. The Crimson Chamber, where Woonyeong stayed, was located inside the inner part of the Inner Court. It was a beautiful place where nature was harmoniously preserved. She heard that this garden was personally created by her Mother. Woonyeong walked slowly along the paths of the garden, admiring the plants, while holding her hand together on her back. “Hmm, that’s the Flying Dragon Grass, and that’s the Yin Wind Flower. Oh, and there’s even the Snake Venom Flower? This garden seems meticulously planted, not like it’s been moved straight from the Sacheon Dang Clan…” Woonyeong had been suspicious since the day Sogyo talked about her biological mother. She wondered if her mother was from the Sacheon Dang Clan. She wanted to confirm, but Sogyo also replied that she didn’t know her mother’s exact origin. She only knew that her mother was skilled in poison technique. Seeing this garden, her suspicions were confirmed. Poisonous plants were planted among the flowers and trees. To someone unfamiliar with poison plants, they might simply see it as a beautiful garden. After all, these were relatively unknown poisonous plants, and their appearance was incredibly dazzling. Of course, Woonyeong had studied poisons in the past and had firsthand experience with poisons, so she couldn’t help but recognize them. The poisonous plants were still growing well, as if they had been well managed. ‘It’s so fresh, very fresh, they must be full of poison. You’ve raised them well.’ Mother may have left Dang Clan, but as someone who mastered poison technique, she likely planted poisonous plants here, knowing they may be needed someday And after forty years passed, daughter Woonyeong finally uncovered her mother’s legacy. Her gaze deepened as she looked at the poisonous plants. Woonyeong recalled what she knew about her mother. Woonyeong’s mother was the second wife of Seol Jadan. Some said she was his first love, but whether that was true remained unknown. Seol Jadan’s first wife passed away due to illness when their eldest son, Seol Dojin, was five years old. One day, while Seol Jadan was on a journey alone, he returned to the Seol Family with a pregnant woman. The woman possessed exceptional beauty, but her background and origins were unclear, and even her name was not properly revealed. She simply introduced herself as Ms. Sa. So, there were many rumors speculating that she might have originally been from a humble background, or perhaps she was a daughter from a high-ranking official’s family that had fallen into ruin and she became a courtesan…. Furthermore, Seol Wonpyeong, the head of the family, also expressed displeasure towards the woman. As a result, rumors about her spread widely within the Seol Family. The woman became an official wife of Seol Jadan, but she didn’t involve herself in the family’s affairs. It was said that she never stepped outside the inner court and simply waited patiently for childbirth. The child born from that woman was Seol Woonyeong. Because she was the child of a woman who had been the subject of much gossip, there were those within the Seol Family who quietly kept their distance from Woonyeong. ‘As expected, it must be the nanny who handles the management, right? Hmm… No, could it be Sogyo?’ When Woonyeong stopped in her tracks, the nanny who was following her also stopped walking. Woonyeong glanced at the nanny’s face again. It was clear that she wasn’t a warrior. “Young Miss, what’s the matter? Shall we stop and go in?” “No, I just wanted to get a closer look at those beautiful flowers. It bloomed so beautifully, didn’t it?” With a faint smile, Woonyeong walked towards the Heart-Devouring Flower. The Heart-Devouring Flower was a highly rare flower that, true to its name, stole hearts. With its rich, purple-hued petals, it possessed a captivating beauty that mesmerized onlookers. However, the flower’s calyx and peduncle were poisonous. As a result, a small amount of poison could be extracted from it, making it a valuable ingredient in the creation of poisons Just touching the flower’s peduncle didn’t cause serious poisoning. However, even a small amount of poison could be dangerous for a young child recovering from an illness. The moment Woonyeong reached out to touch the peduncle of the Heart-Devouring Flower. “Ah, Young Miss!” She found it. That’s right, as expected, it was her nanny. “Mhm. Why?” Woonyeong looked at the nanny with a natural expression. The nanny urgently spoke to Woonyeong. “T, the wind is getting cold. It’s time to go inside.” “Mhm? No, I’m sweating.” Woonyeong wiped her forehead as if she was really sweating. Then the nanny’s face became thoughtful. She thought it would be best to stop joking around now. It wasn’t about seeking revenge for the medicine that was used. Truly, that was never the intention. She was just trying to find out who was growing the poisonous plants. If there is someone who is excellent at growing poisonous plants like this, even if they are not a warrior, they must be an expert in poisons. This means that they are a true talent. She learned that talented people should be treated with respect. There was no reason to bully anymore, and she should treat her well in the future. Poison was very useful if they had it. Even if it is not to harm others. “Okay, Nanny, let’s go in.” “Yes, you’ve thought it well.” The nanny, with a relieved expression, guided Woonyeong. Woonyeong nodded and glanced once more at the Heart-Devouring Flower. Under the sunlight, the petals of the Heart-Devouring Flower, blooming in profusion looked unusually red. ‘Just wait a little while, pretty things.’ Thinking about how to make good use of it, Woonyeong turned away. “H, huh, you fool.” First, it seemed like a good idea to absorb the pure poison energy into the body and then check how much resistance to the poison had developed. In the past, she had to deal with things on the fly, but now she had plenty of time to try various methods. “Hey, stupid!” Considering the number of types of poisonous plants, there should be a lot of poison that can be obtained. ‘How should I persuade the nanny to get the poison? Hmm… Should I subtly mention it while training in martial arts? Maybe I could say I’ve developed an interest in poisons?’ She needs to create a natural way to talk about poisons with the nanny without arousing suspicion. “Hey! Moron! Can’t you hear me calling you?” Someone blocked Woonyeong’s path and shouted loudly. Woonyeong had no choice but to stop. ‘Hmm? Could it be that ‘moron’ is calling me? Nah, no way…. Is this real?’ Woonyeong looked at the children blocking her path and standing crookedly. She searched through her old memories and found them. Her Grandfather, Seol Wonpyeong, had a deceased younger brother who left behind a son. He was Seol Jacheong, Woonyeong’s father’s cousin. Seol Wonpyeong cherished his younger brother’s child and even provided a residence within the Inner Court, where only direct descendants were allowed to stay. These two children standing before them were Seol Jacheong’s daughter Seol Yohong and his son Seol Dopung. Seol Yohong was two years older than Woonyeong, and Seol Dopung was one year older. It was only after seeing their crooked posture and grumpy expressions that Woonyeong remembered. ‘That’s right, you guys were there. My nightmares at that time, wow, my pride was hurt, things like that didn’t even matter.’ It’s good to see those she missed and cherished all this time that she had forgotten. There were nightmare-like presences that made Woonyeong’s childhood quite difficult. Woonyeong looked at the children’s faces again. And then, Woonyeong looked at the brother and sister and smiled. With eyes that were endlessly cold. ‘Wow, it’s oddly nice to see you all.’ Who would become a nightmare was something she would soon find out.
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