Chapter 26
Back at Sinwonsa temple, Jun-Ho had sent for horses and dispatched a letter to his father, letting him know of their situation. They had been staying with the monks for almost a week and tomorrow was their departure day. Shin was feeling well enough to travel, and even if he did not, everyone was sure he would have walked all the way to Hanyang if it meant leaving the temple.
Nevertheless, even with his speedy recovery, he would still have to be careful and apply ointments on the wound for a few days to make sure it heals properly. Despite all that, he was much too pleased about getting away from the monks to waste his time arguing with them.
In the days after their rather awkward interaction, both Shin and Yoon-Yi avoided each other as much as possible. Even though she still brought him medicine and picked up his dirty bandages, Yoon-Yi never remained in his room longer than it was necessary.