Chronicles of the Lazy Sovereign Novel - Chapter 71

Chapter 71

“Where the hell did you go last night?”

Wei Yan-ho let a sigh slip as he watched Jin So-ah, who had entered through the door early in the morning.

“…I’ve never married, but I feel like I’ve gotten a wife.”

“What do you mean by that?”

Wei Yan-ho did not respond and simply stared at Jin So-ah.

“Ahem.”

Jin So-ah swerved Wei Yan-ho’s gaze with an uncomfortable smile.

– So what are you complaining about this time?

I just wanted to talk about countermeasures.

“ Countermeasures?”

Jin So-ah nodded vigorously.

Didn’t you say you’d pay the debt in 15 days?

“Did I?”

When Wei Yan-ho bowed his head confused, Jin So-ah grabbed his clothes tightly.

It had happened yesterday, but what the hell was going on in this man’s head? Did he erase his memories in his sleep?

“You said it yesterday! Yesterday!”

“Did I?”

“You told that Joageol man that you would pay the debt of this place in fifteen days!”

“Oh, right.”

Wei Yan-ho nodded as if he finally remembered.

“Yes, I think I said something like that. But why?”

I’m sure you had some way to get the money, right?

Wei Yan-ho responded naturally.

“Not exactly?”

“…what?”

“I only said it because there was a lot of noise, thinking it would calm down when I fired him. At least we earned two weeks, didn’t we?”

“… eh?”

Wei Yan-ho had no shame.

“Anyway, I delayed an immediate crisis for two weeks, so shouldn’t you be grateful?”

Jin So-ah’s face turned red.

‘This… the words seem right, but…’

Had it not been for Wei Yan-ho, Jin Ye-ran would have been dragged into a brothel yesterday without fail. The mere fact of avoiding it should have been a source of gratitude.

That was certainly true.

‘But why does this make me so angry!’

Jin So-ah wondered if perhaps he was an ungrateful bastard who knew nothing of courtesy and decorum.

But no matter how much I thought about it, Jin So-ah wasn’t someone who lacked those manners.

Then why am I so irritated?

“Huh?”

When Wei Yan-ho seemed bewildered, Jin So-ah finally exploded.

“So you made that promise without any plan!”

“Yes.”

Then there will be a real problem in two weeks! There could have been some way to solve it, but now we are completely trapped!

“I don’t know.”

“Grrr.”

Jin So-ah uttered a groan and stood up from a leap.

“What kind of person doesn’t have a plan…”

Suddenly, Wei Yan-ho gestured to Jin So-ah to get closer.

Faced with that gesture that signaled him to approach, Jin So-ah stopped talking and silently approached Wei Yan-ho.

“Listen carefully.”

“…yes.”

“I’ve been thinking and there’s no way out.”

“Is there a method?”

It is the best method inherited from antiquity. Faced with the harassment of creditors, there is no better solution than this!

“W-what is it?”

I wonder if you’ve heard of him.

“…”

Even in the military strategy, between the Thirty and Six Stagemas it is said that “to flee is the best strategy.” If you cannot face the enemy, to flee without looking back is also a method.

Jin So-ah’s head fell down endlessly like ripe rice.

‘I trusted that kind of person…’

He felt almost betrayed.

That’s what you call advice!

Just as Jin So-ah was about to lose his temper, a clear voice was heard from outside the door.

“What are you doing?”

Jin So-ah shut her mouth like a clam.

When he turned his head silently, he saw Jin Ye-ran standing outside the open door, looking at Jin So-ah with a severe expression.

“Sister.”

What are you doing to our guest and benefactor?

“I apologize.”

“Get out.”

“…yes.”

When Jin So-ah came out with his head down, Wei Yan-ho must have felt somewhat in conflict.

It was satisfying to see him thoroughly scolded after acting like this, but seeing him dragged so down after just one word was also a bit unfortunate.

“Although we received a lot of help from our benefactor, I apologize for not having greeted him as he should yesterday. Although we did commit a lack of courtesy, I hope he understands it generously.”

“Excuse me?”

Wei Yan-ho could not understand what discourteousness he meant.

If it weren’t for you, yesterday I would have suffered a terrible fate. How can I correspond to this generosity?

“…Oh, no.”

Wei Yan-ho began to feel uncomfortable.

‘Moon Eun-ji was better.’

That girl, despite growing up in a family of scholars, was like a mud jumper who had eaten courtesy and formality at breakfast, but that actually made it easier to deal with her.

People who maintained such a rigid formality naturally did not agree with Wei Yan-ho.

Also, if her face were moderately pretty, the burden would be less, but the way she leaned modestly her head made her look like a fairy descended from the sky, making her even heavier.

“Please don’t worry about it.”

Wei Yan-ho shook his hands with disdain.

‘The daughter was exchanged?’

If Jin Ye-ran were Moon Yu-hwan’s daughter, it would make sense. From what Jin So-ah said, Jin Ye-ran’s father also didn’t seem to be a very correct person, so how did a daughter come up like that?

Her family circumstances were very regrettable, but she was perfectly suited to be a young woman of good family.

“I thank you very much for what you’ve done. We’ll take care of what comes next, so please get out of this business.”

“Oh…”

“The man I saw yesterday isn’t particularly scary, but behind him are cruel and ruthless criminals, so I’m afraid getting involved could put you in danger.”

“I’m fine though…”

Jin Ye-ran smiled softly.

That smile was so radiant that even Wei Yan-ho’s heart shook momentarily.

“You have a tender heart, benefactor.”

Wei Yan-ho could not find words to answer.

He had heard of having a lazy heart, but having a tender heart was something he had never heard in his life. Everyone who knew him criticized him for being ruthless; no one had ever praised him that way.

“But this is our business. If you suffered any harm from our affairs, we would not have the courage to face our late father even in death. Please remember my words.”

“Ah, yes…”

When Wei Yan-ho nodded disconcertedly, Jin Ye-ran bowed once more and went out.

click.

When the door closed, Wei Yan-ho fell back.

«This feels strange in some way…»

He was still tickling inside him.

***

“Tell me one more time.”

Guo Dao-san, the leader of the Black Spider House, a criminal organization controlling Hubei, frowned as he looked at Joageol, who was standing in front of him.

Joageol hesitated, unable to respond.

“I told you to talk.”

“Well, that’s…”

Joageol opened his mouth with a voice barely superior to a whisper.

“There was a teacher at the Sacred Hand Hall.”

“A teacher?”

He was a teacher.

Guo Dao-san burst into fury.

Why would there be a teacher in that ruined clinic?

“I don’t really know either…”

What would you do sitting in a clinic just with those brats?

“According to him, I was there as a guest.”

“A guest?”

“Yes, it is.”

Guo Dao-san rubbed his face abruptly.

A guest, a guest… is he known to the former master of the Sacred Hand Hall?

Seeing Guo Dao-san’s displeasure, Joageol held his breath, without daring to speak.

Anyone who was involved in the Black Spider House knew how violent Guo Dao-san was. But his martial dexterity was so exceptional that no one dared to express his discontent.

So you’re saying you ran away with your tail between your legs as soon as you saw the master, to save your ass?

“How is it possible, House Leader! You know well that I, Joageol, am not a coward.

“You know what?”

When Guo Dao-san’s face became contorted, Joageol immediately explained the situation.

That master said he’d pay me back in fifteen days, so I retired to observe the situation first.

“Return the money in fifteen days?”

“Yes. If what he said comes true…

At that time, Guo Dao-san grabbed a vase from the table and threw it at Joageol’s head.

Crash!

Joageol blinked, being suddenly struck by the vase.

Who told you to raise money? Didn’t I tell you to use the money as an excuse to remove the sign from the Sacred Hand Hall or to destroy it completely so that it never recovers? But what? Will it prepare the money in fifteen days? And did you just retire after hearing that?

Joageol pressed his head back to the ground.

“I thought it was right to first identify the true nature of that man.”

“You have to grease your tongue! If this goes wrong, I will cut off your oily tongue first!”

“That will never happen.”

“Damn.”

Guo Dao-san’s mind began to run.

If I don’t manage this matter properly, those people will get angry. Then our Black Spider House will be reduced to ashes, with foundations included!

Fear settled on Guo Dao-san’s face as he spoke.

Joageol trembled at that scene.

To think that there were beings who could shake Guo Dao-san in fear, called a legend from the underworld of Hubei.

Who exactly was manipulating this matter?

“Joageol.”

“Yes, leader of the house.”

I’ll assign you some men. You know what you have to do?

“…kill him?”

“Wow!”

When Guo Dao-san grimaced, Joageol complained internally.

“If I could understand only in words, would I be in this business?”

We don’t even know what skill level that so-called master has, so what are you going to do? If you provoke him carelessly and turns out to be a hornet, will you be able to control him?

“No, sir.”

How many times have I told you that to survive in the underworld, you have to touch the stone bridges a hundred, a thousand times before crossing them?

“Yes.”

In the martial world, you have to be very careful with the young, the elderly, and the women who seem weak. If that young man dared to interfere in our affairs, surely he has something to trust.

“…Those are wise words.”

What you have to do is use all the necessary means to prevent the people of the Sacred Hand Hall from paying the money.

“Yes!”

After receiving several further instructions, Joageol left the leader’s room.

“It’s easier said than done.”

Joageol sighed.

He had joined in believing in the reputation of Black Spider House leader Guo Dao-san, but this work also felt like a hellish workplace.

“I should do this halfway and look for another job.”

He, thinking of his rabbit-like son and his bear-like wife at home, could not simply give up with disgust.

“Why did I get married…”

The tears formed in Joageol’s eyes.