"I told you before," she said with her face already showing clear disapproval. "I would rather castrate myself than pose as a money hungry !"

"Maybe that would be better." Seungho murmured so that only Byunghee could hear. However she appeared to have caught the gist of what he said. Her nose turned up as she ignored them both, folding her arms. Byunghee glanced at Seungho and then whispered something to him. Seungho didn't seem sure but after further persuasion he nodded.

"Jinkyong come with me," he pulled her to the side where Seungho wouldn't get involved. They went around a corner out of sight. "Unfortunately, we don't have much of a choice here. You're a valuable item. The whole kingdom would find you the moment you appear to them in your fine garnments. Please listen to Seungho. Do not forget that you owe him for what he did for you?"

Jinkyong peered around the corner where Seungho kept sharpening his blade, not interested in their conversation. She went back to Byunghee, a change of heart becoming obvious.