Seoliri and Paeng Daesan look displeased.
You might think it doesn't matter who is leading the subjugation and who is assisting, but in fact, it implies that they intend to take the lead in the subjugation themselves.
There is a distinct difference between the story of Cheonhwa-geom helping his friends to subdue the bandits and the story of the eccentric monk helping them while they help him.

Of course, Gyeonpohee knows nothing about such high-minded principles, honor, or a type of martial politics, nor does she care to learn.
So, she helps Cheong clear the ground, leveling …