Chronicles of the Lazy Sovereign Novel - Chapter 42

Chapter 42

That guy finished his business at the Hanrim Grand Academy and moved on to his next destination.

Well, as expected by now, that guy took a long time to move his heavy ass.

Hmm?

Where did he go next, you wonder?

You’re pretty impatient, aren’t you?

No, it is more necessary to say that you still lack understanding of the human being called Wei Yan-ho.

What do you mean?

You shouldn’t ask where he went next.

You should ask what happened next.

Oh, my God, you lack understanding!

Haven’t I been saying it all this time?

That guy brings bad luck wherever he goes!

You think nothing would happen while that guy was traveling to his next destination?

It is true that expectations are not something that can be created lightly.

Especially when it comes to something that involves that guy.

Hmm, maybe the story I’m about to tell you can be quite refreshing.

It’s the story of the guy who treated you coldly and plunged you into a river of misfortunes.

Who turned your back on you?

That guy, you know him.

Okay, that guy!

***

Wei Yan-ho continued to live as a sparrow at the Hanrim Grand Academy for two more weeks after that day.

“Didn’t you say you’d leave soon?”

– Oh, I’m leaving. I said I’m leaving!

“…But doesn’t it seem like you have a lot of intentions to leave?”

“Oh, yeah, I’m leaving, since it’s a little late today, I’ll go tomorrow, tomorrow.”

“You’ve been saying that for two weeks…”

“Well, I may be a little late.”

“It may be, but still…”

Are you saying that because food is expensive? Wow, I didn’t see you like that, but you’re very insensitive. They say people with money are worse, and I’m learning a lot coming here.

“Ahem, I didn’t mean it that way, I was just…”

“The person who told me just two weeks ago that it didn’t matter to be a little late, that I would take my time to look, has completely changed my mind in two weeks and now scolds me for being late. Your recognition of academic diversity and your flexibility not to fall into stubbornness are remarkable, but I can’t help but feel sorry for the slight lack of determination and constancy you’re demonstrating.”

Moon Yu-hwan could only be amazed by the dazzling eloquence, as if oil had been applied to his mouth, and the evil heart that used such eloquence to criticize others.

“Where the hell did you learn to say those things?”

“Well, I learned it from that old scammer.”

– I see. Then rest and leave tomorrow.

“Yes.”

“But where did you say your destiny was?”

“I told you last time. Ugh, I’m really tired. Do I have to keep talking about this?”

I’m sorry.

Moon Yu-hwan left Wei Yan-ho’s room with a face as if the sky had fallen.

The impact of receiving advice to cultivate the determination and firmness of Wei Yan-ho, who seemed to have less connection to the erudition than a dog wandering the streets, was large enough to destroy the composure that Moon Yu-hwan had built for decades.

Moon Eun-ji, who was waiting outside the door, approached Moon Yu-hwan.

“Father.”

“Ahem, yes.”

Moon Eun-ji, who had been observing Moon Yu-hwan’s expression, spoke with caution. At this rate, Moon Yu-hwan was going to become ill.

“Shouldn’t we get rid of that sparrow?”

“Since we owe him a debt of gratitude, to pay him off, we should first let him do whatever he wants…”

“Then he will be here until next year.”

“……is that probably right?”

“Yes.”

Moon Yu-hwan caressed her beard.

It was not good to have someone who had become a Royal Inspector staying on that property where not a speck of dust would come out of it as much as you shook it.

Surprisingly, he did not cause any additional problems as all he did was eat in his room, but having such a person in the house was not particularly good either.

“I’d be afraid to let the students see it.”

Each has its own utility.

Unfortunately, in the Great Hanrim Academy, a lazy bum was worse than dog shit. At least dog shit could be used as a fertilizer.

“Do you have a plan?”

“If I were a person, there would be no plan, but for a suitcase-looking human like that, there is a plan.”

“What do you mean?”

“I’ve already taken action, so don’t worry.”

“Mmm?”

Moon Yu-hwan bowed his head to Moon Eun-ji’s incomprehensible words.

The next day.

Wei Yan-ho woke up at the noise in front of his room.

“Puaj…”

Wei Yan-ho removed the crust from his eye.

Thanks to the Dream Lotus Technique that Baek Mu-han had implanted in him, Wei Yan-ho, who had to train even in his dreams while sleeping, had nothing like a refreshing morning.

Why is there so much noise? People try to sleep!

Are you now resorting to such cowardly tactics when you cannot openly scold him to work?

Wei Yan-ho rose from his place, grumbling with annoyance. “If he beat those who made noise in front of the door and sent them flying out of the farm, peace would return.”

Wei Yan-ho opened the door at once.

“Huh?”

Outside the door were two people I had never seen before and Moon Eun-ji.

The middle-aged man had a flag with the word “Swift” written on his back, and another man was behind him as if he was helping him.

“Thank you for calling the traditional and historic Swift Dragon Escort Agency. What is the cargo we need to transport?”

Moon Eun-ji turned his head calmly and pointed to Wei Yan-ho.

“This one.”

Moon Eun-ji’s finger tip pointed to Wei Yan-ho.

“……”

“……”

“……”

The three men, excluding Moon Eun-ji, looked silently at each other.

“Please don’t joke and show us the burden…”

Moon Eun-ji nodded.

“I’m telling you, this is it.”

“…seems like a person”

“Only that it has approximate form of one.”

The man looked at Wei Yan-ho in cold sweat and spoke again.

“Yes, we escort people, of course, but in that case we prepare a separate transport. Also, we have to take into account the weather, so accompany this type of cargo transport…”

Moon Eun-ji shook her hand like telling her not to worry.

“Don’t worry, they’re also carrying cattle and chickens in those cars, aren’t they?”

“Yes, it’s true, but…”

“Even if it looks like this, there’s no difference. Just put it on top of the luggage, give it three meals a day and it won’t complain or cause trouble. I’ll pay you what it costs to transport a person. No, I’ll pay you double. So, please take that animal… I mean, that human.”

“No, even if you say that…”

“Triple!”

“The rules of procedure establish…”

“Four times!”

“We’ll escort him, this way.”

Wei Yan-ho understood the situation and burst into anger.

“What are you talking about, you’re gonna take the cargo and fire me?”

“You get it fast.”

“Oh, my God! I hear the morality of the martial world has collapsed, but how is it possible? I am still your benefactor, who saved you, and yet you are selling me as if I were a burden!”

Even if people are ungrateful, there should be limits! How can you do something like that! Wei Yan-ho trembled with anger, but Moon Eun-ji spoke calmly.

“I’m helping you.”

“How can I help myself?”

“You said you were going to Hubei, right?”

“…yes?”

“It’s the route to Hubei, so you can go with an escort agency. You find it annoying and you don’t want to walk to Hubei anyway, do you?”

“Yes.”

Wei Yan-ho admitted it unreservedly. Angry or whatever, Wei Yan-ho proudly admitted what he had to admit in any situation.

“You can travel in a horse-drawn car, which is good; the escort agency earns money, which is good; and we get rid of you, which is good. It is a course that makes us all happy!”

Wei Yan-ho found himself nodding without realizing it.

“Very persuasive.”

“So stop complaining and follow these people.”

“…But Mom told me not to follow strangers.”

“It’s okay, they’re trusted people with clear identities, don’t worry and follow them.”

“Still…”

“I said it’s okay. No one with a little brain would sell you. Where would they sell someone who digs in mines and sleeps there? Don’t worry. In that sense, you’re the safest person in the world.”

“Puaj…”

Wei Yan-ho was defeated by Moon Eun-ji’s logic.

“C-True!”

“Good idea.”

Thus, Wei Yan-ho was registered as a cargo for the Escorta Swift Dragon Agency.

“Well, then I’m leaving.”

Wei Yan-ho received a modest farewell from Moon Eun-ji and Moon Yu-hwan. The huge cargo cart visible behind him indicated the treatment he received.

“Take care of yourself.”

“You too, scholar Moon.”

“Don’t forget that Lee Wang-ya is watching you too.”

“I’m fine with that…”

Wei Yan-ho put an uncomfortable expression, as if it were a burden. Moon Yu-hwan looked at the reticent Wei Yan-ho and smiled sweetly.

“Even if he says he’s keeping an eye on you, given Lee Wang-ya’s position, it won’t be easy for him to get to know you directly, so you don’t have to worry.”

“I am grateful only for your words.”

Moon Yu-hwan snapped her lips.

“He’s surprisingly polite.”

Wei Yan-ho asked Moon Yu-hwan.

“Go to the Imperial Palace?”

“It looks like I’ll have to.”

“I hope we can meet again next time.”

“Are you telling me not to die?”

“As expected, you get it quickly.”

Moon Yu-hwan smiled slightly.

“Don’t worry, it may seem that way, but I’m tenacious.”

Well, save yourself if it gets urgent. Honor and all that are things you can only keep if you’re alive.

Moon Yu-hwan smiled sweetly at the sincere concern of a child who had not even lived half his life. If someone else had said those words, he might have considered them presumptuous, but Moon Yu-hwan, who had learned how difficult it was to receive so much worry from Wei Yan-ho, found them simply welcome.

“I’ll keep that in mind.”

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

“Well, I’m leaving.”

“Have a nice trip.”

“Do you seem very happy?”

“Does it show?”

“Mmm.”

Wei Yan-ho sighed deeply and climbed into the cargo cart with slow paces. “After getting into the luggage, he fell flat.

“Let’s go.”

The escort guards looked at Wei Yan-ho loaded over the luggage, laughed slightly and drove the car.

“Hey!”

Wei Yan-ho responded to Moon Eun-ji’s call while lying down.

“What?”

“Keep healthy.”

“Giving me poison and then the antidote, you shouldn’t have kicked me out from the beginning.”

“Fix your laziness too!”

“Yes, yes.”

The cargo cart carrying Wei Yan-ho moved in the distance.

Moon Yu-hwan watched the scene quietly and spoke.

“We’re going in.”

“Yes, Father.”

Contrary to her words, Moon Eun-ji did not move for a while, observing the cargo cart carrying Wei Yan-ho.

“Do you miss him?”

“Excuse me?”

Moon Eun-ji laughed between her teeth and spoke.

“Did you miss him? It’s like I’ve been pulled out of a tooth with cavities.”

Moon Yu-hwan was speechless at Moon Eun-ji’s attitude, speaking as if he felt incredibly renewed.

‘I thought I might have grown fond of him…’

If not, it was more like luck.

“Well then, let’s go.”

“Yes, Father.”

Moon Yu-hwan slowly entered the property.

Moon Eun-ji followed Moon Yu-hwan and turned his head in disguise.

The cargo cart had already disappeared in the distance.

‘Still, a little pitiful?’

Moon Eun-ji smiled slightly.

‘Bye, strange loafer.’

When you pass briefly, it turns into chance, and when you pass and you find yourself, it becomes destiny.

No one could know when the long thread of destiny could reconnect.