Chronicles of the Lazy Sovereign Novel - Chapter 318

**Chapter 318: The Loafer Goes to the Capital (3)**

“Did you fail?”

The eunuch bowed deeply.

The low tone of voice was always difficult to bear.

There are many words in the world, but the one that best describes that voice is “sinister.”

Nokgi, also known as Nok Gi or Nok Gong Gong, was like that.

Although the emperor favored eunuchs to strengthen his power, Nokgi would not have been able to gain the emperor’s trust or his current position without it. He knew how to manipulate people, and he could make people do what he wanted without saying much.

And Nokgi was the cruelest and most ruthless person in the imperial palace.

Eunuchs cannot have children.

Not having children means not being able to form a clan, which means they cannot form a strong alliance through family ties.

Sometimes, people think that eunuchs gain power easily, but that is incorrect. Eunuchs must rise in the imperial palace with their own ability. It is different from ordinary officials who have the support of their family and their ancestors.

Nokgi, with his charm and ruthless efficiency, had risen to the top of the eunuchs and all the officials.

There was no one with more power than him, although there might be someone with a higher rank. He had more trust than the emperor’s relatives, and he had strengthened the emperor’s power.

The voice of that legendary figure became sharp.

“It shouldn’t have been that difficult, what did Zhao Gong do?”

“They say Wei Yanho was in Daehochae.”

“Wei Yanho?”

“Yes. Wei Yanho of the Wei family…”

Before the eunuch finished speaking, Nokgi covered his forehead.

“Wei Yanho, Wei Yanho…”

Nokgi took a sip of his cold tea and sighed:

“What a problematic relationship. Wei Yanho.”

The others might have heard of Wei Yanho for the first time, but Nokgi knew him well.

‘I should call it a bad relationship.’

Wei Yanho had ruined the opportunity to use the Great Hanrim Academy and the censor.

Then he caused trouble in the martial world and now he was interfering again.

“Is he really the censor’s secret weapon?”

How could this happen if he didn’t know what he was doing?

According to the information Nokgi had on Wei Yanho, Wei Yanho was not someone the censor would trust.

It was surprising that the censor, who preferred serious scholars, had given his relic to a simple warrior with no background. And would he give him information and use him to control Dongchang (East Palace)?

‘That’s impossible.’

Nokgi trusted his judgment.

Wei Yanho and Yi Wangya don’t fit.

Although Yi Wangya was simple, he was a member of the imperial family. People who don’t know the imperial family might think it’s possible, but Nokgi, who had been close to them, couldn’t imagine it.

Even his movements were full of authority. It was impossible for them to trust a simple warrior with no background. It was harder than being struck by lightning and surviving.

“But they are still involved.”

Nokgi pressed his temple:

“What happened to Zhao Gong?”

“…It seems that he was captured by Wei Yanho.”

“Captured…”

Nokgi frowned:

‘It’s different.’

Dongchang (East Palace) never captured eunuchs. They knew they wouldn’t talk, no matter the threat. That’s why, when Dongchang (East Palace) had conflicts with the censors, they killed them or ignored them.

The fact that Zhao Gong was captured was the greatest proof that Wei Yanho was not related to the censors.

“Alright, what is he doing with Zhao Gong?”

“T… that…”

Nokgi gritted his teeth when he saw the eunuch hesitate. He knew he didn’t like people being quiet, so something bad was happening.

“Don’t waste your time. Time is gold.”

“He’s going to the capital with Zhao Gong.”

“To the capital?”

“Yes. Now…”

The eunuch bowed:

“It seems that he is heading to Beijing.”

“Huu.”

Nokgi sighed deeply:

“Is he entering the tiger’s den? To catch the tiger, or for some other reason?”

Nokgi’s expression changed.

The only tiger he could catch in Beijing was himself. Thinking that Wei Yanho might be coming to attack him, he felt his blood rush to his head.

‘That won’t happen.’

Logically, it was impossible for a simple warrior to attack someone with the emperor’s trust, even if he had the censor’s support.

“How dare a puppy attack a tiger? The eunuch’s reputation has reached the heavens, and his authority is immense. No one dares…”

“Shut up!”

“…….”

Nokgi threw his fan to the ground:

“Don’t flatter me. All power falls due to arrogance. If we underestimate him, there could be problems. Even a large dam can collapse due to a small hole.”

“I was reckless.”

Even the eunuch who made officials around the world tremble was just a weak eunuch in front of Nokgi.

“Let’s kill him.”

“Eunuch!”

“There is no need to worry. We are worried because we don’t know what he will do. If we kill him, he won’t be able to do anything.”

“Eunuch, but Wei Yanho is very talented. There are not many who can face him among our forces. Also…”

“I understand.”

Nokgi flashed his eyes:

“If we can’t do it openly, our options are reduced.”

Nokgi sighed:

‘They say even the worst trash can be useful.’

His adopted son, whom he had raised so carefully, had disappeared.

Although it was unlikely that he would betray him considering his power, it was annoying that he wasn’t there when he needed him.

“There is no other choice. We must use the blood decree.”

“The blood decree? But…”

“Everything has its place. If you don’t have a knife to kill chickens, you must use a knife to kill cows. Should we continue to see the chicken crying because we don’t have a knife to kill chickens?”

“You are right, eunuch.”

“Use the blood decree. Make sure Wei Yanho cannot enter the imperial palace. If he does, you will be the first to die. Do you understand?”

“I will remember it.”

“Leave.”

As the eunuch stepped back and asked carefully, Nok Gong Gong gritted his teeth:

“The rice is about to be cooked…”

Everything was about to end, but the fact that Wei Yanho was heading to Beijing worried him.

“If I can’t do this right, ‘he’ will punish me.”

Nokgi trembled at the thought of him.

The world doesn’t know.

Who is the true owner of the world.

Those who submit to the authority of the emperor and think that the visible world is the whole world do not know the terror of the true ruler.

‘Fools.’

Central Plains is divided, and the weak are fighting for power.

Nokgi, who knows all their movements thanks to information from Dongchang (East Palace), mocks them.

The world already belongs to him, but those fools continue to fight without knowing it.

“If everything goes well in the imperial palace… he will reward me…”

“Fools.”

A voice echoed behind Nokgi, and he froze. He stood up and knelt down:

“Why have you come to my humble abode?”

“You forgot.”

“…….”

“You have forgotten because you have been living luxuriously in the imperial palace.”

Hearing that emotionless voice, Nokgi’s body began to tremble.

“You are just a servant. Servants must not ask for anything. You must only serve until you turn to ashes. How dare you ask for a reward?”

“I was reckless. I forgot.”

Nokgi did not make excuses.

Excuses make things worse. He wanted repentance, not excuses.

“I am only useful when I serve him. I forgot that for a moment. Please punish my lack.”

“Fools.”

A red figure appeared in front of Nokgi and said in a chilling voice:

“If you have made a mistake, you must correct it. Listen. He wants you to move.”

“F… finally…”

“Do it with your life on the line. No matter what happens. If you fail, you will not be able to live or die.”

“I will achieve it.”

“You won’t have a second chance.”

The figure disappeared.

Nokgi was still trembling.

‘The moment has come.’

The moment to reap the fruits of his long wait.

Nokgi stood up and pressed the bottom of the desk.

*Click*.

A strange sound resonated, and the bottom of the desk came out. Nokgi took out a small box.

“The world will move according to his will.”

A chilling smile appeared on Nokgi’s face.