plumnovel Chapter 67
Chapter 67
Chapter 67. PreferenceSensing someone’s presence, Tang So-hwa, who had been seated at the desk, turned her gaze. As soon as their eyes met, Namgung Hyun smiled.
“I apologize. I was on my way to the Medical Hall and lost my way, ending up here.”
Tang So-hwa let out a small laugh at the obvious lie.
“There’s no need to apologize. It’s not a restricted area.”
Her soft voice answered him. Thinking it was a pleasant voice, Namgung Hyun shifted his gaze behind her. Large sheets of paper were hanging from the ceiling.he calculations more closely, Namgung Hyun spoke.
“In that case, it would be difficult to determine. If the date isn’t accurate, the results of divination can vary significantly.”
Tang So-hwa sighed as if in agreement.
“No wonder there seem to be no auspicious days in my life.”
Namgung Hyun smiled and asked,
“How about this—if I find a birth date filled with auspicious days, would you consider making that your birthday?”
“Is that even possible?”
“It’s worth a try.”
Though it was an easy task for Namgung Hyun, he made it seem like he was taking on a difficult challenge.
Tang So-hwa, seemingly innocent, appeared to believe him.
“If it’s not a burden to you, I see no reason to refuse.”
“It’s no burden at all.”
With that, Namgung Hyun picked up the brush that lay on So-hwa’s desk and began making calculations.
“Oh, so that’s how you write the formulas.”
“Yes. Even calculating this way, the result comes out the same.”
It wasn’t exactly an exciting topic, even at a glance. Yet, the conversation continued without pause.
This Tang Clan woman, whose tastes so eerily mirrored his own, not only sympathized with him but often expressed thoughts that echoed his own unspoken ones.
For the first time, Namgung Hyun felt the pleasure of conversation.
Not a conversation filled with carefully chosen words to please someone, to gain trust or favor—just thoughts spoken freely, met with genuine understanding. A strange conversation that brought mutual resonance, even through idle talk.
It was a new experience for him—to feel the same emotions through seemingly meaningless words. Because of that, he realized far too late how much time had passed.
He flinched slightly at the sound of a bird outside the window, then spoke.
“I think I should head back now.”
“Do you have to leave already?”
Tang So-hwa looked up at him, as if reluctant to see him go.
Namgung Hyun was startled to find himself not wanting to leave. He must have truly enjoyed the conversation. With a faintly bitter tone, he said,
"Actually, I was on my way to see the divine physician and just stopped by briefly, so I'm already late. I'll probably have to visit again tomorrow, but I must report to the Elder that I haven't seen him yet."
"Why the divine physician? Are you ill?"
“No, I’m not the one who’s ill. Hmm… it’s a little hard to explain.”
“If you could give me a general idea, I could pass along the message. We have a personal acquaintance—he’ll do me the favor.”
“Then could you ask him if he might visit our pavilion sometime during the Alliance meeting?”
“Of course. That’s hardly a difficult request.”
“Thank you.”
“But… in order to deliver his answer, I suppose I’ll have to see you again tomorrow.”
As Tang So-hwa naturally suggested another meeting, Namgung Hyun smiled.
“Yes, then I’ll see you again tomorrow.”
With a smile, Tang So-hwa gave him a polite nod.
"Travel safely."
Leaving the pavilion, Namgung Hyun walked the now-darkening path and looked up at the sky. In the indigo sky, a few impatient stars were already beginning to shine.
He let out a dry chuckle. It might just be a coincidence, but the auspicious date he had calculated for Tang So-hwa was tomorrow. More precisely, the time just after the moon sets and before the next sun rises.
Looking forward to the fated meeting, Namgung Hyun returned to his quarters.