Merchant

At my words, Master Yang Jin-su and the others nodded. In truth, many had died from minor indigestion that didn’t fully resolve. There were also countless cases where a small cut became infected, leading to amputation. “That’s true. Small illnesses often turn into serious ones.” “That’s what gave me the idea for this business. We’ll…

They left the merchant group. Just when they were feeling lost about what to do next, a young man named Eun Seo-ho came to them. That young master made them an offer. He asked if they’d like to make a fresh start somewhere else. They found him audacious. The very fact that he dared make…

“Gasp! Wh-what is this?” Father cried out in surprise. “The distribution rights to Anxi Tieguanyin?” I nodded at his words. “Yes, just as you see, Father.” “Good heavens…” “That’s why I hesitated to accept it. But they insisted so many times that I had no choice.” “…” Father sighed and said, “It even says here…

The situation was over. I looked at Zhuge Gyeong, who had turned into a lifeless husk. As I stared at him, a sigh escaped my lips, caught in a tangle of emotions too complicated to explain. Still, I finally felt a bit of relief. The revulsion I’d felt toward him just moments ago had vanished….

Perhaps the Grand Elder and the Clan Lord might have ended up pointing their swords at each other. This wasn’t a formation that could be resisted just by having strong internal Qi. Every time he looked at the Grand Elder and the Clan Lord, his stomach churned. ‘If my father had been the Clan Lord,…

Zhuge Yu-ah answered my remark. — You mean the culprit would go after the canisters I took. — But, that also means you could be in danger. So I’d like to assign an escort to protect you. — Oh, there’s no need for that. Just discovering someone trying to steal the poisoned canisters would be…

Heo Cheong accepted my suggestion and drank the same teas as us. Song of Birds and Flowers. Moonlight in the Cup. By the time he drank those, Heo Cheong tilted his head slightly. But when he tasted Green Beauty, his expression grew grave. And the moment he saw the jujubes on our table, his face…

Someone was moving quietly through the darkened Zhuge Clan estate. They soon reached a secluded area and opened a door. Inside, a man was waiting. The person approached and lowered their head slightly. “I’m late.” “No, I just got here myself.” The one who raised her head again was Zhuge Yu-ah. And the man standing…

A voice came from beyond the door. “Father, it’s Yul.” “Come in.” The door opened and a handsome middle-aged man entered, bowing his head. “I see we have guests.” The Grand Elder introduced us to him. “Ah, allow me to introduce you. These are the guests I invited for a poetry exchange—Chief Administrator Yu So-ak…

I couldn’t exactly say I’d come from a future I’d already lived through, so I made something up. “I’m kind of a genius myself.” “Really, you won’t tell anyone?” “Of course not. I’ve got no interest in getting caught up in anything troublesome.” “That’s a relief. Saves me the effort of having to do something…