Mountain Spirit's Companion - Episode 181
Chapter 181
The news of Cheon and Yuebaek’s holy marriage spread to the battlefield where the allied forces of the Red Country and the White Flower Country were facing off. Buyeo Seol, who had already been contacted by Buyeo Tae and knew about her marriage, fired up her motivation by saying that he would unconditionally end the war before her wedding ceremony.
The morale of the soldiers, encouraged by successive victories, also soared to the sky. On the contrary, the Allied forces’ fighting spirit was greatly diminished. Even within the Red Country and the White Flower Country, public opinion was formed that they would be punished for invading the country of someone loved by the mountain god.
Buyeo Seol and Mokra Hyeon did not miss the moment when the Allied forces were shaken and fiercely pushed the enemy. In the end, not long after the new year began, the war ended with the victory of Taecheon-guk.
People praised the Donggung Palace for ending a war that could have taken at least a year or as long as several years in about half a year. Buyeo Seol, who returned to the capital, was recognized as the next owner of the throne in name and reality. Now no one debates her gender.
Buyeo Seol, who had gained political and psychological freedom, accelerated preparations for his younger brother’s marriage with Buyeo Tae. She gave her personal wealth into the hands of the artisans of her royal family and instructed them to make everything of the best quality, including clothes for her, gold needles, and furniture.
As if that wasn’t enough, he personally visited a merchant famous for high-quality silk and asked him to bring in a craftsman known for his outstanding skills. Like Buyeo Tae, she planned to send him only the best so that her spirits could not ignore Cheon.
In the process, there was friction with the spirits of Mt. Baekdu. This is because there were artisans in the shrine who made clothes and accessories for the spirits.
‘We will make the gold needles and furniture for the master and his wife to use! Honey, there is no need to prepare separately for a coma in Taecheon Kingdom.’
The spirits engaged in the craftsmanship argued that if cloth, which became another owner of the shrine, was to be used, they should take charge of it.
Naturally, Buyeo Seol did not back down easily. She raised her voice, saying it was her sister’s right and duty to prepare for her younger brother’s coma.
In the end, through Wolbaek’s mediation, it was decided that the gold needles and furniture in the main palace would be made by the gods of the shrine, and that the annex palace that the two would occasionally use would be filled with coffins prepared by the royal family of Taecheon Kingdom.
In this way, the gods of the shrine and the artisans of Taecheon Kingdom competed in good faith for several months, promising to make better products. And today, their efforts finally paid off.
“This is the shrine… … .”
“It looks just like us… … “You mean they are all spirits?”
“Both the building and the garden are nice and beautiful.”
“Sindansu, it’s really pleasing to the eyes.”
The ceremony venue was Sindansu Garden, which was once the backyard of the library. Several places, including Buyongjeong and the central garden of the main palace, were nominated, but Wolbaek ultimately chose the place in the shrine that was most meaningful to Cheon.
In addition to Cheon’s family, Buyeo Tae and Buyeo Seol, the wedding ceremony was attended by royal relatives of Taecheon Kingdom and heads of noble families called the Daeseong Paljok.
Additionally, all painters belonging to the royal family were mobilized. They quickly used their brushes and took on the task of recording everything that happened today. Even the royal families of the Red Country and the White Flower Country, as well as diplomatic envoys from many countries, attended.
All attendees were captivated by the beautiful scenery of the shrine. The garden in full bloom, with butterflies and bees decorating the sky and birds singing to the music of musicians, was just like Dowonhyang that I had seen in a book.
“There are so many people… … .”
“It seems like it’s been decades since I saw a scene like this.”
Some spirits observed the guests with awkward expressions. It had never happened before that so many people entered the shrine, even before Yuebaek went into seclusion.
“Everyone, please be quiet! Wolbaek, the owner of Mt. Baekdu, and Buyeo Cheon, his companion, are here.”
“Oh oh!”
“It came out.”
The attention of the guests was focused on Hongrang’s shout announcing the two people’s position. She was obsessed with the goal of getting her former lover back, so she left the shrine for a while to atone for attacking her husband and causing trouble to her colleagues. As soon as she heard the news, she returned to the shrine for their wedding and afterwards. Oversaw the preparations for the banquet.
“Hmm.”
Buyeo-tae, who was sitting in the front, was already clearing his throat with a red face. She then squeezed the area around her eyes. Otherwise, she felt like she would burst into tears.
Buyeo Seol, who sat next to him, had a similar situation. With an expression full of emotion, she squeezed the hand of her partner, Mo Ra-hyeon. She couldn’t cry while celebrating her younger brother’s wedding.
“Wow… … .”
“oh my god.”
When Wolbaek and Cheon, dressed in gorgeous attire, appeared, gasps erupted from all directions. Wolbaek, whose slightly shining hair was half up and half long, did not have a separate charter book.
People who were overwhelmed by him, who had clear blue eyes like aquamarine, beautiful features, and a unique mysterious aura, opened their mouths or blushed blankly.
What about your pet, Cheon? With her hair as black as the night sky neatly tied in half and her hairpin in place, she was an elegant and neat beauty.
Her indigo eyes, which sparkle as if sprinkled with stardust, her high nose, and her cute lips harmonize smoothly, showing off her delicate beauty. Even the royal families of other countries who had ill will toward Cheon unconsciously admired him.
“Abama, our fabric is so pretty.”
“Well, it’s like looking at Eunhee…” … .”
“Looking at it like this, you two really seem like a match made in heaven. You get along well.”
“hmm.”
Buyeo Tae could not answer Buyeo Seol’s words and nodded. He barely swallowed the tears that welled up in his throat and stared with wide eyes at the cloth greeting the guests. In my blurred vision, I saw my son smiling shyly.
The divine wedding ceremony was simpler than expected. Wolbaek and Cheon, dressed in formal attire, bow across the ceremonial table and then read a congratulatory message together to announce to heaven that they have become husband and wife. Then, the gods of the four directions, including Hyeonmu, take turns proclaiming that their marriage has taken place. Afterwards, it was all about listening to congratulatory messages from family and friends and sharing a cup of manhwaju in front of others.
“I, Hyeonmu, joyfully congratulate Baekho, one of the four gods of the four directions, on finding a companion, and acknowledge the marriage of the two.”
“I, Suzak, hereby declare that Baekho, one of the four directions gods, and Buyeocheon, the prince of the Kingdom of Taecheon, have become husband and wife!”
“I, Cheongryong, am a witness to the hundred-year covenant made by Wolbaek, one of the four directions and a friend of the bamboo horse, and Buyeocheon, a human, and I wish them endless happiness in their future.”
“The King of Taecheon Kingdom, Buyeo Tae, sincerely bless the marriage of my son Buyeo Cheon and Wolbaek, the owner of Baekdu Mountain.”
At Wolbaek’s suggestion, Buyeo Tae also became a witness proving their marriage. After speaking in a trembling voice, he hugged his son.
“Congratulations, baby.”
“Thank you, father.”
“I’m always on your side, you know?”
“yes.”
Cheon smiled brightly and hugged Buyeo Tae. As soon as she finished talking with him, Buyeo Seol approached. With tears streaming down her face, she hugged him tightly.
“Cheonah.”
“sister.”
“My little brother, I really congratulate you.”
“thank you.”
“It won’t happen, but if Baekho upsets you, tell me. “I will scold you.”
“Haha, yes. Okay.”
Cheon laughed softly and ended his conversation with Buyeo Seol. Then Wolbaek held out his hand to him. The two people went to the front of the wedding table again and filled each other’s glasses with alcohol.
If you drink this, you will now become Wolbaek’s companion in name and reality.
Cheon lifted the glass to his mouth with his heart fluttering. My heart was pounding pleasantly enough that I could not feel the bitter taste of the alcohol. The moment the two people took a sip of the manhwaju and looked at each other and smiled, thunderous applause broke out.
“I love you.”
Wolbaek, with one arm wrapped around Cheon’s waist, whispered love in a voice that only Cheon could hear.
“I like you too, Wolbaek.”
Wolbaek smiled brightly as if he owned the whole world at the sweet response that made my heart tremble. Then he lowered her head and kissed her round forehead. It was a kiss filled with her love for her companion and her confidence in a happy future.
❊
Tiring, ding, dungdang… … .
Ahaha!
From afar, the soft sound of gayageum and loud laughter could be heard alternately. Unlike outside, where the celebratory banquet was taking place, the bedroom was very quiet.
Cheon, who was sitting on the bed, clenched and released his sleeves with a stiff expression on his face. Transparent water droplets dripped from the tip of slightly wet hair.
“Phew… … .”
Cheon took a long breath and exhaled, biting his lower lip. He took several deep breaths, but his heart was still pounding. He pressed his hand against his chest, which showed no signs of calming down, and looked around the room.
The place where Cheon was located was Wolbaek’s bedroom, which was now the couple’s newlywed room. He let out a loud grunt and looked again at the bedroom, which was several times larger and more luxurious than the room in the villa.
Although I have visited several times and slept here several times, it felt strangely unfamiliar. Probably because new furniture and items were brought in.
Cheon couldn’t stay calm and kept squirming. It’s not my first time spending the night with Wolbaek, so I don’t know why I’m so nervous.
No, it was natural to be nervous. It’s your first night as an official couple, and who doesn’t feel nervous? Above all, today was the first day since then that I was completely connected to Wolbaek.