Chronicles of the Lazy Sovereign Novel - Chapter 36

Chapter 36

Anyone who has common sense and knowledge of the rules would not fall into such sweet words.

However, the Wei Yan-ho that Moon Eun-ji knew was someone who had buried his common sense somewhere long ago, and clearly had not possessed any sense of ownership since the time he was born.

Indeed, Wei Yan-ho opened his mouth with an interested expression.

“Power and wealth?”

“That’s right!”

Feeling the danger, Moon Eun-ji turned to look at Lee Wang-ya.

Understanding the situation by his urgent gaze, Lee Wang-ya hurriedly shouted.

“What are you doing right now? Do you say that power and wealth are important?”

Wei Yan-ho turned to look at Lee Wang-ya with an astounding expression.

Then he spat bluntly.

“They are important.”

Nok Mok-pung nodded.

“They are important.”

Moon Eun-ji groaned weakly.

“They are important.”

Lee Wang-ya’s face turned red.

It seemed that he had taken the wrong approach.

At times like this, we need to change the subject quickly.

“Ahem! Important! Of course they are important! But if it gives you power, how much will it give you? And if it gives you wealth, how much will it give you? I will give it to you! I will give it to you!”

Wei Yan-ho’s ears turned slightly towards Lee Wang-ya.

Realizing this, Nok Mok-pung snorted.

“Ha, what do you think that guy can do for you? He may consider himself the Emperor’s brother, but he has already renounced all his riches, and as far as power is concerned, he can barely get a place in the Censorate. If he were my father, the Great Eunuch Nok, he could give you a wealth and a power that anyone in the world would envy.”

Wei Yan-ho looked at Lee Wang-ya with an even more stupefying expression.

Lee Wang-ya, thinking something was wrong, looked unconsciously at Moon Eun-ji. If there was anyone in this place able to predict, even minimally, his behavior, that person was Moon Eun-ji.

Indeed, Moon Eun-ji was urging Lee Wang-ya with an extremely anxious expression.

Lee Wang-ya screamed hastily.

“It is not me! His Majesty the Emperor will grant you great rewards!”

Wei Yan-ho’s ears were cheered up.

“Your Majesty the Emperor?”

“That’s right! If you help me, wouldn’t you be preventing treason?”

Nok Mok-pung snorted.

“Helping me also prevents betrayal.”

Wei Yan-ho’s expression was shocked again.

“Well, that’s true, but…”

Lee Wang-ya stuttered for a moment, apparently speechless.

Unable to look further, Moon Yu-hwan helped Lee Wang-ya.

“How is it possible that conspiring with evil people to invent a betrayal is the same as exposing a real betrayal? Didn’t your teacher teach you about decorum?”

“My teacher?”

“That’s right! What did your teacher say? What did he tell you to do in such situations?”

Moon Yu-hwan doubtless believed that a favorable response would come from Wei Yan-ho’s mouth.

The Wei Yan-ho he had observed so far had only spoken negatively about his teacher, but when he thought about it, had he not come here to follow the last wishes of his teacher?

It was obvious that he would treasure the teachings of his teacher.

However, Moon Yu-hwan’s thought was only a right means.

Wei Yan-ho certainly treasured the teachings of Baek Mu-han.

The problem was that Wei Yan-ho’s teacher, Baek Mu-han, was definitely not a normal person.

“At times like this, my teacher…”

“What did he say?”

Wei Yan-ho smiled.

“He said to take the side of whoever pays the most.”

“…what?”

Wei Yan-ho nodded and said.

“My teacher said that in this world, considering things like property and human feeling only brings benefits the size of a rat tail and a fame that can’t even feed you, so don’t try to live foolishly and virtuously, but take everything you can when you can take it, that’s living properly.”

“Ha, your teacher knew what he was talking about.”

Nok Mok-pung applauded.

Moon Yu-hwan asked, half out of it.

“What did you say your teacher was doing?”

“I told you, he was a con man.”

“…”

He thought it was a joke, but it was real!

What a mad teacher would teach such things!

If Crazy Sword Baek Mu-han had heard this, he would have coughed blood.

Finally, Wei Yan-ho spoke as if he had already made a decision.

“Well, my master’s words are also true. Formerly, there was a man named Jang who lived next to our house and lent three sacks of rice to his friend, speaking of friendship and humanity. But before the end of that year, that supposed friend had an affair with Jang’s wife and ran away with all her properties. I think it’s right to live with cunning in this world.”

Nok Mok-pung laughed willingly and said.

“You, young man, know how to live in this world.”

Wei Yan-ho was weak with praise.

“Head, just normal.”

Moon Eun-ji looked at Moon Yu-hwan with eyes that seemed ready to devour him.

“Ahem, ahem!”

Moon Yu-hwan coughed hard and stepped back.

He had only caused trouble by interfering when he should have remained silent.

Lee Wang-ya and Moon Yu-hwan looked at Moon Eun-ji with desperate eyes.

Now Moon Eun-ji was his only hope.

“Hey.”

Wei Yan-ho looked at Moon Eun-ji with astonished eyes.

“What now?”

“You’re right, it’s good to live with cunning in this world.”

“Good to know.”

“Then you should help us.”

“Huh?”

Moon Eun-ji smiled with confidence.

“As great as the power and authority of Nok Gi is, how is it compared to His Majesty the Emperor? If you want a fair share, help us. If Lee Wang-ya speaks well of you, His Majesty will grant you great rewards.”

“Mmm…”

Wei Yan-ho kept thinking.

It certainly sounded plausible.

Wei Yan-ho looked at Lee Wang-ya to confirm.

Lee Wang-ya said with joy.

“I will ask His Majesty to grant you great rewards!”

“Mmm!”

Seeing the contemplation of Wei Yan-ho, Nok Mok-pung laughed.

“Hahahaha!”

Wei Yan-ho turned to look at Nok Mok-pung.

“Why are you laughing?”

“Do you believe in the words of such a woman?”

“Well, it’s not bad.”

“Justified?”

Nok Mok-pung laughed between his teeth and opened his mouth.

“Have you ever met His Majesty the Emperor?”

“Of course not.”

“If that man had ever known His Majesty the Emperor, he would never have said such things.”

“…why?”

Nok Mok-pung looked at Lee Wang-ya and said.

“Why would His Majesty grant you great rewards? Everyone in the world has a duty to work for the Emperor. Preventing treason is a natural duty, and sacrificing life for His Majesty is so too. So why would His Majesty specifically value you and grant you great rewards?”

Wei Yan-ho nodded.

That made sense, too.

“Have you ever heard in your life that His Majesty awarded great rewards to anyone?”

“I haven’t heard of it.”

“If such a thing should happen, it would be advertised with hype and saucer to earn the loyalty of others. But there is no such thing. Why? Because it is a duty too natural, so there is no need to praise it too much. Ask Lee Wang-ya. What reward will His Majesty grant you? At most, he will give you a few farmlands and will flaunt it.”

Wei Yan-ho looked at Lee Wang-ya with cold eyes. “Those eyes were so icy that they sparked a chilling sensation.

“E-that can’t be!”

Lee Wang-ya tried to deny it, but unconsciously avoided Wei Yan-ho’s gaze.

“Really?”

Wei Yan-ho realized, by Lee Wang-ya’s behavior, that Nok Mok-pung’s words were not wrong at all.

Such are the rulers. Moreover, those who were born into royalty never greatly value the achievements of their subordinates. Only those who can truly evaluate and praise the work of their subordinates are called wise kings. Do you know why they are called wise kings? Because they are scarce.

Wei Yan-ho nodded in agreement.

“That’s certainly true.”

“But my father is different. My father ascended to his current position from the plebeian. He is someone who knows how to value those who help him, and he knows very well that generously rewarding talented people brings benefits. I never tell lies. What do you think? Wouldn’t you work for my father?”

“Work?”

– That’s right. What do you think?

Wei Yan-ho’s expression was stupefied.

“Do I have to work?”

Nok Mok-pung bowed his head to Wei Yan-ho’s unexpected reaction.

Did something go wrong?

“Don’t you want? I could set you up with an official position, or else I’ll have you create a separate military unit, a military unit like the Black Darkness you just dealt with.”

“…”

Wei Yan-ho’s expression became even more stupefied.

“Is there a problem?”

At that time, Moon Eun-ji attacked Nok Mok-pung’s mistake.

“We won’t force you to do jobs or anything!”

Pinchazo!

Wei Yan-ho’s ears rose.

“I told you! Top quality food and rest guaranteed all day!”

“All day guaranteed…”

Wei Yan-ho muttered unconsciously.

“Between being paid to work and being paid to have fun, which one is better?”

Others could have chosen the first option.

But Wei Yan-ho was naturally someone who would choose the latter.

Nok Mok-pung realized his mistake.

“I was a fool.”

“…”

“If you don’t want to, you don’t have to. I’ll still give you the promised reward.”

Wei Yan-ho’s mouth opened again.

“Really?”

“There’s no reason to force you if you don’t want to. You can stay as a guest and help only when necessary.”

Wei Yan-ho grinned.

“But I have to go.”

“Why?”

“Because that fucking master gave me a lot of work to do.”

“Really? It’s fine with me. If you solve this situation, I’ll give you a reward. It’ll be reduced a little, but you can still get wealth that will allow you to live big in any part of the world.”

Wei Yan-ho was really amazed. Where could he find someone who offered such good conditions?

“You’re so generous, you look like a great man.”

“Hahaha! Only you would say it.”

Nok Mok-pung smiled with confidence.

Nok Mok-pung was never a fool.

Had he been foolish, he would never have become Nok Gi’s adopted son, nor would he have been entrusted with the important task of incriminating the Emperor’s brother for treason.

He knew that persuading Wei Yan-ho now, no matter what conditions he offered, was the most important thing. Even if he lost an immense fortune in return, he would earn much more.

“Are you really going to believe him? Once this thing is over, he’ll try to kill you to silence you!”

At the urgent words of Moon Eun-ji, Wei Yan-ho narrowed his eyes and looked at Nok Mok-pung.

Nok Mok-pung sighed.

“What a gullible guy!”

That’s why he benefited, but he didn’t really like the guy.

“If you can’t trust me, I’ll have them bring the wealth right now. We can take care of the rest later. And since it’s just me, you can take the wealth and leave quietly.”

Wei Yan-ho turned his head to look at Moon Eun-ji.

“Why? Why?”

How can you speak so badly of such a good person!

Moon Eun-ji wanted to foam through her mouth and plummet.