Chapter 79
The day before the Heavenly Martial Festival passed quietly without major disturbance.
The stewards, warriors, and elders of the clan were all busy preparing for the Heavenly Martial Festival.
Swoosh— swoosh— swoosh!
Seolhwa was training alone in the courtyard's martial arts hall.
Today, with no one visiting, she devoted herself entirely to sword practice for a very long time.
Only when her martial robe was drenched with sweat from swinging her sword did she finish her training and return to her room as the sun began to set.
After washing clean and changing her clothes, she returned to her room, where a welcome person was waiting for her.
"Seolhwa."
"...Father?"
Namgoong Cheongun's face brightened into a radiant smile as he spread his arms wide toward Seolhwa.
Yet somehow, his expression also looked a little sorrowful.
"Let me hold you, my daughter."