Merchant

I was momentarily speechless at the Emperor’s words. I hadn’t expected him to mention the Murim Alliance. The fact that he directly named them meant he had solid evidence. There was no reason to hide it and risk offending him. “Indeed, Your Majesty. That’s correct.” The Emperor stared at me for a moment, then spoke….

I called Deputy Yeo Chang-ui. “Deputy Yeo, as I mentioned yesterday, please teach Clerk Bo-uk how the work is done.” “Understood.” Deputy Yeo guided Clerk Bo-uk to his desk and began explaining the tasks. It didn’t take long before Bo-uk’s true skills started showing. “So, I just need to organize this and copy it over?”…

I handed Clerk Bo-uk over to Palgap and immediately went to see Father. I had to report my return and also discuss the letter I received earlier. “Father, I’ve returned from Beijing.” “Good. You’ve worked hard.” “On the way back, I brought someone to work at the Virtuous Wind Department. I’ve agreed to pay him…

“Oh? Cousin Seon-il?” “Hm? Seo-ho? What brings you to the palace at this hour… Ah! You’re here because of the Windcraft Fan you mentioned before.” “That’s right. I just finished my audience with His Majesty.” “It’s great to run into you like this!” “Same here.” Cousin Seon-il turned to the eunuch who was escorting me….

The owner checked the ledger and the order slip, then nodded. “It’s exactly as you say! Here, this…” Just as the owner was about to say the title of the book, I quickly cut him off. That title… was too embarrassing to hear out loud. Especially since Palgap and the Escort Guards were standing right…

That night. Escort Guard Lee Pil approached me as I stood in the courtyard. “My lord.” “Hm?” “Thank you… for everything today.” Escort Guard Lee Pil bowed deeply before me. “Thanks to you, my lord… the truth has finally been revealed. I was able to prove my innocence… and even receive an apology.” “That’s good….

I walked to the Martial Training Grounds with Palgap, the Escort Guards, and Lady Tang Su-bin. The Punishment Assembly was being held. But then, Tang Jo-ung came to the annex, insisting on coming with me. “I’ll protect you, Benefactor!” He clenched his fists and shouted, which made my conscience sting. ‘I’m sorry… Jo-ung.’ On our…

I felt my mood sour. Why was she making such a fuss just to pick a fight with Escort Guard Lee Pil? It was probably because she was feeling uneasy. But… what exactly was making her so anxious? Escort Guard Lee Pil responded firmly. “Do not misunderstand. I have not the slightest intention of returning…

Not long after, the physicians from the Tang Clan rushed in and immediately began treating Tang Yeon-chil. When they saw his condition, their faces turned pale. “He’s barely clinging to life.” “How could anyone torture someone this brutally?” “This kind of cruelty… is the way of the Unorthodox Sect.” Even while expressing their horror, they…

What unfolded before us was clearly a research facility. Tools for research were neatly arranged everywhere, and the bookshelves next to them were packed with books. On top of a desk, an open book was pinned down with a paperweight, as if someone had been recording something. Lady Tang Su-bin was the first to approach…