Chronicles of the Lazy Sovereign Novel - Chapter 300

**Chapter 300: The Lazy One is in Danger (5)**

“Walk straight, bandits.”

Wei Yanho looked at the sky.

The sky was clear and cloudless.

‘Damn it.’

He would have preferred it to rain; why is the sky so clear today? Unbearable.

“Oh, what’s happening?”

“It looks like they’re arresting the bandits.”

“Are they from the magistrate’s office?”

“I don’t think the magistrate’s office wears those clothes. They’re warriors.”

“The bandits are finally paying for their crimes.”

He was really crying.

‘Damn women.’

He had given them food during the famine; why were they so cruel? What harm had he done to them?

They only steal if there is something to steal, but since there was nothing, they left them alone. Why are they insulting them now?

“Although they are bandits, they haven’t harmed us.”

“They haven’t harmed us? The fact that people don’t pass through here because of them is already a great harm. The inns are about to go bankrupt.”

‘Ah, I did harm them.’

He now understood.

“Anyway, it will be better once those bandits are arrested.”

Wei Yanho tilted his head upon hearing the villagers murmur.

“Should I kill them now?”

“Hiik! Sir! I’ll do well! If we resolve this, I’ll feed everyone! People shouldn’t harm each other.”

“I would like to believe that.”

Wei Yanho tilted his head indifferently.

“I’m not someone who has nothing to do. Would you believe a bandit? Is there anyone less trustworthy than a beggar?”

“Why?! Why?! Why?!”

Jangil roared.

“Were you beaten in your past life? Did a beggar rob you? Why do you keep mentioning beggars?”

“At least bandits work.”

“That’s work? Is that work?”

“It’s better than beggars…”

“Ugh.”

Jangil grabbed the back of his neck.

‘I’ll die young.’

My neck hurts at this age. The beggar chief said his neck hurt due to incidents from his childhood, and now I’m experiencing it too.

And it’s all that guy’s fault!

‘I’ll die young.’

I must stay away from him if I want to live long. But I couldn’t leave Wei Yanho because of his mission.

‘No. I’m better than them.’

Seeing the clan leaders tied up like sardines made him feel a little calmer. He was much better than that.

The clan leaders looked miserable.

It wasn’t known if they really couldn’t face Wei Yanho, or if they thought it was better to surrender, but their appearance was miserable.

‘If you get involved with that guy, you’ll be ruined.’

Jangil shook his head.

No one had won by getting involved with Wei Yanho.

‘Isn’t that guy an embodiment of bad luck?’

While Jangil was thinking that, they began to climb the mountain.

Fukho Mountain (Crouching Tiger Mountain) wasn’t famous, but it became famous because of Daehochae, a large fortress. Ah-ho (Infant Tiger), the leader of Fukho Mountain, had helped King Nokrim rise to power…

‘Enough.’

That important figure was walking in the lead, tied up. Even in the dark martial arts world, someone of his reputation should be treated with respect, but Wei Yanho didn’t seem to understand that.

If he told him something, he would say, “Should I treat bandits with respect?” Wei Yanho considered Nokrim to be strong bandits; what could be done?

“Bandits are good at climbing, even with their hands tied.”

“……”

Jangil saw Daehogun move.

‘That might not be a joke.’

Wei Yanho had called Jangil “beggar” simply because he was a beggar. So, the reason he calls bandits “bandits” is because they are bandits…

“You live an easy life.”

Living as you want, doing what you want… everyone dreams of it, but no one dares to do it.

As they climbed the mountain, they saw a wooden fence.

“Is it there?”

“Yes.”

“Huu.”

Wei Yanho frowned, not understanding.

“In the great empire, bandits live openly. What are the soldiers doing? It’s pathetic.”

“Why are you talking like that?”

“That’s how you talk in these situations.”

“…You’re smart.”

Wei Yanho continued, not understanding.

“How is it possible? There’s a fortress there. If people have been harmed, the soldiers would know. Why don’t they attack it?”

Wei Jeonghan said indifferently:

“There are several reasons. First, the magistrate’s office doesn’t have enough soldiers. Second, you need a lot of time and money to bring the central army.”

“Huh? You need money to bring the central army?”

“Yes.”

“Why? Isn’t the army supposed to protect the people?”

“Yes, but they don’t.”

Wei Yanho’s eyebrows rose upon hearing Wei Jeonghan.

“It can’t be. That guy only talks, but he doesn’t do anything.”

“Who are you talking about?”

“There’s an old man like that. A censor?”

“……Have you met Yi Wangya, the Second Prince?”

“Yes, by chance.”

Wei Jeonghan’s face trembled.

‘What has this guy been doing?’

Wei Jeonghan forced a smile.

He’s smart; I don’t think he would act like that in front of Yi Wangya. If he does, his family will be executed for insulting the imperial court.

‘Should I ask him?’

He felt like he shouldn’t ask him.

Wei Jeonghan closed his eyes.

It’s better not to know.

“It’s not Yi Wangya’s fault. The reason why the magistrate’s offices don’t work well isn’t because of the censors, but because of Dongchang. If it weren’t for Nok Gi, that old eunuch, the empire wouldn’t be like this.”

“I’ve heard that name before.”

“He’s the leader of Dongchang. He’s blocking the emperor’s eyes and ears.”

“But I don’t understand something.”

“Huh?”

“Yi Wangya is the emperor’s brother.”

“His Majesty! Brat! His Majesty!”

“Yes. Anyway.”

“…Yes.”

Wei Yanho tilted his head, not understanding.

“How can Nok Gi have more trust than Yi Wangya? I don’t understand why the emperor trusts an eunuch more than his brother.”

“It’s not surprising.”

Wei Jeonghan clicked his tongue.

“An eunuch can never become emperor.”

“Yes. He’s impotent.”

“…You must learn to speak carefully.”

“Let’s say it doesn’t exist. That it doesn’t exist.”

“Ugh.”

I should shut up.

“An eunuch will never try to take the throne. His goal is the second-highest position. Ironically, his power grows as the emperor’s power grows. Therefore, the emperor would trust Nok Gi, an eunuch, more than Yi Wangya, who might try to take the throne.”

“But isn’t that…”

“The interests of the emperor and the world don’t always coincide. Using Nok Gi might harm the world, but it could strengthen the emperor’s power.”

“Huh? That’s dangerous.”

“Khuh khum!”

Wei Jeonghan coughed and looked at the entrance.

“Should we go in?”

“Tell them to open the door.”

Daehogun, with tears in his eyes, came out upon hearing Wei Yanho.

Having to open the door in that state… what greater humiliation could there be?

‘Damn brat.’

Daehogun walked forward and shouted:

“Open the door!”

The bandits who were guarding saw Daehogun and opened their eyes wide.

“L… leader?”

“What are you doing?! I told you to open the door!”

“……Leader, what happened to you?”

“Damn you!”

Daehogun shouted with authority:

“I have returned, open the door! Should I kill you all? If you want to know why they call me Daehogun, you can keep doubting. Otherwise, open the door right now!”

Daehogun’s voice was imposing, and his expression was stern.

But…

“It’s hard to be imposing when you’re tied up.”

“…Yes, right.”

The conversation between Wei Yanho and Jangil made Daehogun’s shoulders drop.

They should have been discreet! Consideration! Damn brats!

Daehogun’s authority, which didn’t work with others, worked with his subordinates, and the fence began to open.

Wei Yanho looked at that with disgust.

“The bandits have built a fortress. I should destroy it.”

“…I’m sorry.”

“Anyway, I’ll go in, and if I don’t like it, I’ll destroy it.”

“Yes!”

Wei Yanho entered the fortress and saw its large size.

“It’s a village. These bandits…”

Suddenly, Wei Yanho fell silent and tilted his head.

“Huh?”

Do I know that person?

That person tied up in the center…

“Huh?”

Wei Yanho blinked several times as he looked at the tied-up person. Then he said:

“What are you doing here?!”