Chronicles of the Lazy Sovereign Chapter 116

# 116

Taejonbirok Volume 5 Episode 16

Chapter 36: Wooden Man and Stone Heart (1)

“Hmm.”

Prince Gong Zhu Lun sighed as he watched the report coming in.

“It’s not easy.”

I thought I could push back against Nokki's gang a bit more based on the incident at Hanrim University, but Nokki's forces were still strong.

Although they had experienced ups and downs, they were firmly united and stood up to their enemies.

To be frank, we must say that the power of the Imperial Family is far superior to that of the Green Party.

If Moon Yu-hwan had stepped forward himself, he might have been able to turn the situation around, but after hearing Moon Yu-hwan say that a sudden turn of events could actually stimulate the Nokgi faction, he changed course to long-term consolidation of power.

The problem was that this was not easy at all.

“That eunuch…….”

I had no choice but to acknowledge Nokki's ability. If he had used that ability for the good of the country, he could have brought about an era of peace, but seeing him manipulate the royal family for his own selfish desires made my blood boil.

“Umm…….”

If things continue this way, the future of the royal family is unclear.

We have to come up with some kind of special measure… … .

There was no news at all about the variables prepared by Moon Yu-hwan and Lee Wang-ya, whether they were dead or sleeping in a small room somewhere.

“So I said no…… Ugh.”

Even though I was so against it, I was resentful of Moon Yu-hwan for giving that guy the Eosa Geumgeom.

“Wangya.”

At that moment, a voice was heard calling for him from outside.

“What's going on?”

“A messenger has arrived from Hubei.”

“Hubei?”

Lee Wang-ya tilted his head.

Why is a messenger coming when there is no one in Hubei looking for him?

“Who said it was sent?”

“The governor sent me. I brought him a letter.”

“It’s a book……”

Lee Wang-ya swallowed his sigh and said.

“Bring it.”

The door opened and a servant came in holding a letter.

Yi Wang-ya carefully accepted the letter the servant handed him, but did not open it right away and just looked down at it.

Hubei Province Governor Yan Zhengli was not someone who could be said to have any particular connection with him.

Although he was thoroughly neutral, he was actually a person who was a bit closer to the green light.

Although the position of governor of a province was by no means a low position, these governors usually tended not to be involved in the central government.

But why would someone like that send a letter to me?

“Umm…….”

Yi Wang-ya swallowed his breath and carefully opened the envelope and the letter.

Lee Wang-ya, who had been quietly reading the letter, put the letter down with a laugh.

“This lazy bastard.”

Lee Wang-ya burst into laughter.

“Is there anyone outside?”

"yes."

“Come and see the table.”

"All right."

Lee Wang-ya read the letter once more and chuckled.

“I told you to bring people here, but you’re just threatening them instead.”

But what if I ask you something so big?

If it is difficult to maintain balance in the imperial court, then support from outside is all that is needed.

The governor of Hubei Province, Yeon Jeong-lip, was a man of considerable influence. If such a person were to take Yi Wang-ya’s side, not only the other governors but also the officials who were watching the situation in the central government would all reconsider.

“This worthless bastard.”

Lee Wang-ya leaned back and laughed.

'Can I trust you a little more?'

The moon seen outside the window seemed to say so.

* * *

Seomun Dayeon felt that something was wrong.

No, it was already seriously wrong.

'Where did it start to turn out like this?'

It was fine until she dragged Wei Yanhu down from the mountain. She was confident when Wei Yanhu took the bait she had thrown.

It was hard to persuade her, but once she had succeeded, she thought that Wei Yanhu would listen to her. No matter how strong he was, she was a woman and he was a man.

Now that they were together, it was pretty much set what he had to do and what she had to do.

I thought so… … .

Squeak, squeak.

“Oh, please drive slowly. Avoid the rocks.”

"……yes."

Where did it go wrong?

And where on earth did it all start?

She was forcibly holding back the tears that were threatening to flow from her eyes.

“Tsk tsk, what’s going on?”

“There are so many strange sights.”

Seeing the people around me clicking their tongues, I wanted to find a hole and hide right now.

“Gently!”

"……yes."

The situation was very simple.

After making a simple agreement, they came down the mountain. Of course, during that time, Wei Yanhu would lie down when he was bored, but that was something he could endure.

But the real problem started when we came down to the village.

“……You’re walking?”

As soon as he came down to the house, Wi Yeon-ho became serious.

Although he was clearly a man with legs, Wei Yanhu denied that his legs existed for walking.

Even though I tried to coax and appease him, Wi Yeon-ho firmly stated his denial and found out… … .

'Why this kind of cart! Why!'

In a village so sparsely populated that there were no horses, no mules, and it was difficult to even find an ox, it was fortunate that at least a cart was found.

It would have been natural for Wi Yeon-ho, who had thrown Gwak-hwan onto the cart, to ask who was pulling the cart, but that was a forbidden question that should never have been asked.

Wi Yeon-ho answered as if it were very obvious.

"you."

“…….”

And then it looked like this.

Squeak, squeak.

The wheels of the cart, which were not properly painted, were noisy.

Seomun Dayeon was pulling the noisy cart in front.

“What is that young girl doing?”

“That’s true.”

Seomun Da-yeon looked up at the sky quietly.

'It would be better if you let me take the mountain path.'

I never knew that meeting people could be so embarrassing.

Seomun Da-yeon's heart, pulled by a cart instead of a horse, was so miserable that it was beyond words.

It would have been nice if she had found a market somewhere along the way, but unfortunately she had no money in her hand. She had probably dropped it somewhere while running away.

Even though she was a member of the Seomun family and worked for the Jeongmu Alliance, there was no one who would believe her words and give her expensive horses and cows without even a house badge.

I tried to look at Wi Yeon-ho with longing eyes, but all I got was a gaze that seemed like it was going to devour me.

“Ugh.”

I'm out of breath.

Even though he had mastered martial arts, it was not easy to continue pulling a cart with two young men on it.

“……Can’t we take a break for a bit?”

“Then I will arrive next year.”

"just a little."

“Well, do whatever you want. I don’t care. But then the time it takes to get there will increase.”

Seomun Dayeon's shoulders slumped.

'What, there are people like this?'

How could any man with a shred of common sense ask a young woman to pull a cart carrying him?

I didn't even expect to be treated like a woman. But you still have to treat me like a human being!

'What happened to me?'

It is true that I saved my life because I met Wi Yeon-ho, but the price for saving my life was too great.

In contrast to Seomun Da-yeon, who was pulling the cart with a depressed mind, Wi Yeon-ho was lying down in a very comfortable position, enjoying the scenery.

“Cheungsaaaaan.”

The song just comes out of nowhere.

“Wow.”

Then, Gwak Hwan, who was lying next to me, slowly began to open his swollen eyes.

"no way!"

Crunch!

Wi Yeon-ho, who had sent Gwak Hwan far away with one elbow strike, put a flute in his mouth and started to play.

“Wow, the world is still beautiful.”

I don't think I've ever moved somewhere this leisurely before.

When I went to Hanlimdaejangwon, I was hungry, and when I went to Seongsujang, I was carried in the luggage compartment. Now, I am carried in a special carriage, and it couldn't be more luxurious.

“The sun is warm.”

So how can I not sleep!

Anyone in this situation would have no choice but to fall asleep.

Wi Yeon-ho surrendered himself to the sleep that was slowly creeping upon him.

Bam!

But at that moment, the cart hit a rock and rocked.

“Okay.”

“I’m sorry, I’m sorry.”

When Wi Yeon-ho groaned, Seo Mun-da-yeon apologized first.

“How much is left?”

“……There’s not much left.”

“They keep coming. Is it true that there isn’t much left?”

"yes."

There really isn't much time left.

The problem was that she was about to enter Xinyang, and Xinyang, where the branch of the Political Alliance was located, was a relatively large city. Naturally, many people would see her current appearance.

“I’m really sorry.”

"yes?"

“……When we enter the city, can we not leave the cart behind?”

“Should we throw this precious thing away?”

“I’ll buy you ten as soon as I get to the branch.”

“Hmm.”

Wi Yeon-ho had a very unpleasant expression on his face.

“I’ll carry that person too. Just walk a little bit.”

“Hmm.”

Of course, Wei Yanhu was a generous person.

“Well, then there’s nothing I can do about it.”

"thank you."

“Because my father always said that women should be treated with favoritism.”

Is this preferential treatment?

this?

Does that person have no conscience?

Seomun Da-yeon let out a sigh, holding back her anger despite the steam rising from her head.

Seomun Da-yeon, who had barely managed to arrive at Shingyang, hid her cart in a corner of the forest before reaching the castle wall and lifted Gwak Hwan onto her back.

“Let’s go.”

“Why are you parking so far away?”

“There are too many people there……”

“Hmm.”

Although Wi Yeon-ho constantly showed that he did not like it, he did not insist on going all the way there by carriage.

Thank you so much, it brought tears to my eyes.

“Let’s go, then.”

“Yes, thank you.”

Of course, I ended up in a terrible situation, but my gratitude to Wei Yanhu was genuine. If it weren't for Wei Yanhu, I wouldn't have been able to survive, and I wouldn't have been able to bring Mine here.

In front of the castle gate, there was a long line of people trying to enter the castle.

Let's wait a moment. It will soon be Wei Yanho's turn.

“Ho-pae.”

"ah……."

It was only then that she realized she had lost her passport. She had nothing to prove her identity.

“I lost this.”

“I lost my badge…….”

The officer who was inspecting the badge glared at the man she was carrying.

“What is this person?”

“I’m Mine. I’m a member of the Jeongmu Alliance and I’m sending Mine to the branch office. I lost my badge while I was doing that. If you contact the Jeongmu Alliance branch office, they’ll be able to prove my identity.”

But the management was not friendly to her.

“Jeongmu Alliance? Huh! You’re a bunch of thugs. Why should I bother to put a pipe in Jeongmu Alliance and wait for that for you? Either find the Ho-pae or get out of here!”

“It won’t work…….”

Seomun Da-yeon stamped her feet.

Even if they are kicked out now, it doesn't mean there is no way to get back in, but it will take more time. It has already been a long time. They need to hand over the mines as soon as possible and reveal their plot.

As she was contemplating what to do, Wi Yeon-ho came up to her and asked.

"why?"