Merchant

I continued speaking. “If you find him, come to Nanjing.” “Nanjing… you say?” “We’re set to sail at the end of the Fifth Month, and from now on all the preparations will be over there.” “Understood.” Then Palgap, who was standing beside us, tilted his head and asked. “Huh? So that means we’ve gotta go…

The one who followed behind Merchant Lord Namgoong Gang was Deputy Merchant Lord Song Un of the Changhae Merchant Group. But his expression was completely different from the last time I’d seen him. We’d received a commission from the imperial palace to trade with foreign nations, so everyone stood to make a hefty profit in…

At my words, the Emperor burst into hearty laughter. “Ha ha ha ha!” Was that a good sign? Or a bad one? A tense moment crept by, then the Emperor let out a small chuckle. “I’ve truly never seen anyone like you. To think there’d be a brat who tells the Emperor himself to play…

The thought that came to Hong Seon-il’s mind was that the guest that palace maid served might be a spy. He really couldn’t help thinking that way. Unless someone had been watching and investigating him, how would they know that paper was his? If so, then as a loyal subject of the empire, it was…

Whether it’s a necklace or any other accessory, they’re basically all handmade. And since the materials are coral, horn, or raw gemstones taken straight from nature, it’s almost impossible for two accessories to come out exactly the same. In other words, the necklace hanging around that woman dressed in foreign clothes is more than nine…

I tilted my head at that sight. Unlike other accessories, you usually only wear one necklace around your neck, not more than that. And even if it’s a present, don’t people usually just buy one? Maybe he plans to give one not only to Aunt but also to Cousin Seon–mi? Well, that’s possible. She’s living…

I asked carefully. “Is that really what you were looking for, Palace Lord?” “Yes. I found it thanks to you. I’m grateful.” “That ring seems incredibly precious to you.” “Of course. It’s a keepsake my mother left me.” Ah… Does that make me trash for assuming it was a ring from some man she loved?…

At the Palace Lord’s words, I tilted my head. A request? What’s that about? I should at least hear them out first. “What is it you want to ask of me?” “There’s something I want you to find. It’s hard to locate by ordinary means, but with her Ice Crystal Eyes, it should be easy.”…

The next day, During breakfast, a disciple of North Sea Ice Palace stood by my side, attending to me. North Sea Ice Palace didn’t keep separate maids or servant girls. So when guests came, the disciples acted as attendants. But that didn’t mean you could really treat them like actual maids. I spoke to the…

A short while later. We dragged the half–dead man back, pulling him along the ground. Thud. Then we tossed him down in front of Bing Hae-rin, who had run over in shock. “Who is this person?” “He’s the one behind the attempt to starve out North Sea Ice Palace.” “What?” At my words, Young Palace…