Merchant

Tang Jo-ung came to the annex where I was staying. During the Punishment Assembly earlier, he had looked incredibly nervous, but now that it had been proven a false accusation, his face was full of relief. He looked at me with sparkling eyes and asked. “Will you really spend time with me today?” “Yeah.” “I…

“I was actually thinking of spending some time with Jo-ung too.” Then… I should honor Jo-ung’s wish. I gladly accepted. “Thank you for saying that.” At that moment. “My lady! Something terrible has happened!” A frantic voice came from outside. Then the door burst open. It was Lady Tang Su-bin’s maid. Her expression alone showed…

That means either the Clan Lord’s eldest son or the beast handler hid something in there as evidence. Or someone’s trying to frame them. Then… does that mean the person who hid the evidence could also enter that enclosure? Or perhaps… they bribed someone who could enter. From what I remember of my previous life,…

The father of Escort Guard Lee Pil is the younger brother of the former Clan Lord and the uncle of the current Clan Lord. When he came to the Tang Clan, he was already part of the Outer Line. And since he was a child born outside the clan, there was almost no chance he…

I followed Lady Tang Su-bin out of the annex. “Our Tang Clan is divided into the Inner Court, the Outer Court, and the Martial Affairs Grounds.” “Then where am I staying?” “Of course, the Outer Court. By law, outsiders are never permitted to stay inside the Inner Court.” “Then… I guess I won’t be able…

Escort Guard Lee Pil continued speaking. “But back then, my father left without knowing. Later, my mother brought me to the Tang Clan.” Somehow, Escort Guard Lee Pil must’ve been accepted into the Tang Clan. “I was grateful they made sure I didn’t starve, but… honestly, I was always hungry even after coming to the…

At the Clan Lord’s words, I cupped my fists. “Thank you.” “No need for thanks. That’s the least I can do to repay the favor of saving my son.” Frankly, this was something that would be a heavy burden for any clan. I hadn’t expected him to accept my request so easily. But… this wasn’t…

The next day. I headed to the Tang Clan’s estate. Originally, I planned to first visit the salt retailers in charge of Sichuan and begin my inspection there. But thanks to the Clan Lord’s overwhelming persistence, the plan changed and we were headed to the Tang Clan first. Sitting in the carriage, I glanced at…

At my words, Heuk Du-gyeom looked flustered. Of course he did. He had nothing to do with Chieftain Wild-Haired Mad Sword. “What… What do you mean?” “Ahem, well… The thing is… The chieftain is away at the moment.” “Then we’ll just wait at the mountain stronghold.” “Our stronghold… doesn’t really have enough space to accommodate…

It was already the eleventh month, and winter was gradually approaching. When I returned to my office after getting Father’s permission to go to Sichuan, an unexpected guest was waiting. It was Escort Guard Seo Wu, Lady Hong Geum-so’s husband. “It’s been a while. What brings you here?” At my question, Escort Guard Seo Wu…