Chronicles of the Lazy Sovereign Novel - Chapter 331

Chapter 331: The Loafer is Imprisoned (1)

You said you had never been to the imperial palace.

The imperial palace is a strange place.

It is a place where all the wealth and splendor of the world gather, but the atmosphere is somber. Seriously.

Why is it somber?

I don’t know.

It’s hard to explain. There are too many thoughts coexisting.

It is full of people greedy for power, and there are countless conspiracies that are born and die in an instant.

From the outside, the emperor’s life seemed enviable, but after entering, I didn’t want to live like him.

Huh?

Why did you go there?

To rescue Wei Yanho?

What are you saying?

Why would I rescue that guy? I must worry about my own life.

Huh?

Why did you go to the imperial palace?

Hahahaha.

What a great day.

…What?

I’m not changing the subject.

No, I mean…

…

Yes, I was taken. Satisfied?

Young people nowadays don’t respect their elders.

Ay, my back.

***

*Chop chop chop chop chop*.

“……”

The prison warden looked at the young man with trembling eyes.

*Chop chop chop chop chop*.

“…Who is that guy?”

“He’s a new prisoner.”

“A new prisoner?”

“Yes.”

The prison warden blinked.

This is the imperial dungeon.

The imperial dungeon of the imperial palace, the most sacred in the world. Only those who have committed major crimes against the emperor, or members of the imperial family or high-ranking officials who cannot be imprisoned in other prisons, are imprisoned here.

That is why the imperial dungeon of the imperial palace has two names.

The celestial dungeon or the infernal dungeon.

Members of the imperial family or high-ranking officials who cannot be imprisoned in other dungeons receive special treatment.

Although it is called a dungeon, it is similar to house arrest.

The prison warden tries to minimize their discomfort. He tries to fulfill their wishes as long as they don’t escape.

And criminals who have committed unforgivable crimes are also imprisoned here. This dungeon is worse than hell for them.

Therefore, the first task of the prison warden is to determine how to treat the new prisoners.

“Is he an important official?”

“No.”

“Is he from the imperial family?”

“Neither.”

“What is the charge?”

“Treason.”

That was confusing.

“Let me organize this.”

The prison warden closed his eyes, organized the information, and looked at the guard with furious eyes:

“Are you saying that someone who is not from the imperial family or an important official has committed treason and has been imprisoned here?”

“Yes.”

“Then what is this?”

The prison warden pointed to the dungeon.

*Chop chop chop chop chop*.

Wei Yanho was sitting on the floor and quickly eating a large amount of food.

“Ugh! Cough cough cough cough!”

Wei Yanho, who had been eating quickly, grabbed his throat and coughed, then raised his hand:

“Can you bring me water?”

“…”

The prison warden restrained himself.

“If you can’t explain this, you will die!”

“Calm down, warden. I will explain everything to you.”

“Isn’t the water here yet?”

“Damn it!”

The prison warden’s scream echoed through the dungeon.

“So…”

*Chop chop chop chop*.

“Shut up! Eat quietly!”

*Chop chop chop chop*.

“Ugh.”

The prison warden shook his head and gritted his teeth as he looked at the guard:

“It is true that he is a traitor…”

“Yes.”

“Yi Wangya, the Second Prince, brought him here?”

“Yes.”

“…But he is a traitor. Even Yi Wangya cannot protect a traitor.”

“Nok Gong Gong, Nokgi, said that as long as he doesn’t escape, he can have whatever he wants.”

“Nok Gong Gong?”

“Yes.”

The prison warden was stunned:

‘What is going on?’

One of them could protect that boy. That had happened before.

Although he is a traitor, treason is a flexible crime.

But how is it possible for two enemies to protect the same person?

‘Which side is he on?’

The prison warden’s mind began to spin.

Nokgi did not want the guards to torture Wei Yanho for fear that the dungeon would collapse, but the guards did not know this.

“So… uh…”

The prison warden’s expression changed after understanding the situation:

“This boy… no, this person is a traitor protected by Nok Gong Gong and Yi Wangya?”

“Yes. We didn’t know how to treat him, so we waited for you to arrive.”

“What did the Imperial Guard say?”

“They say they don’t know.”

“……”

The prison warden was trembling:

‘What is going on?’

A traitor protected by two powerful figures in the imperial palace… what nonsense is this?

It’s like an educated barbarian or an official with exceptional martial skills. It’s something that shouldn’t exist.

“Is he a VIP?”

“……”

The prison warden was confused.

He is a criminal. A criminal cannot be superior to a guard. That is obvious.

But the world is not always logical.

Sometimes, there are prisoners who are like VIPs. Even if Wei Yanho is executed, if he says that the prison warden mistreated him, the prison warden will suffer.

‘Yi Wangya is okay, but Nok Gong Gong…’

Nokgi was known for taking care of his people. Even if he didn’t care much about his people, he didn’t allow others to despise them. But Nok Gong Gong said that Wei Yanho could have whatever he wanted.

‘I’ve never seen this…’

The prison warden looked at Wei Yanho and was surprised.

His white skin was something that someone who works outside would never have. Only a scholar who spends time reading in a room can have that skin. That means he is from a noble family.

A member of a noble family loved by Nok Gong Gong.

It’s a terrifying combination.

“Even though he is a traitor, isn’t he a VIP?”

“Right?”

“Yes. But I’m worried.”

“What?”

“What if it turns out that he is not a traitor?”

“We will die.”

“Right?”

Then Nok Gong Gong’s anger will sweep through the dungeon.

When the prison warden was worried, he heard a loud voice:

“Hey!”

“What? What’s wrong?”

“Isn’t the water here yet?”

The prison warden opened his eyes.

Although they sometimes treat prisoners like VIPs, a prisoner cannot ask a guard for something.

It had never happened in the imperial dungeon of the imperial palace.

The prison warden decided to restore the authority of the imperial dungeon and shouted:

“What are you doing! Bring water!”

“……”

“Now!”

“……Yes.”

The prison warden decided to survive first.

***

“What is he doing?”

“After eating a lot, he is sleeping.”

“Hahahaha.”

Nokgi laughed:

“He is a character.”

“Eunuch, I am worried. Should we leave him in an insecure dungeon? He might escape.”

“Yes.”

“We must place guards around his dungeon.”

“Tsk tsk tsk tsk.”

Nokgi clicked his tongue, and the eunuch raised his head:

“You still can’t read my mind.”

“I’m sorry.”

“It would be good if he escaped. He would confess his crime, and only Yi Wangya would suffer.”

“Ah…”

“Capturing Wei Yanho is important, but defeating Yi Wangya is more important. We can let Wei Yanho go.”

“You are right.”

“He knows it. He knows that Yi Wangya will suffer if he escapes. That is why he surrendered peacefully. If he wanted to, he could escape even if many guards stopped him.”

“I was reckless.”

“Hahahaha, he must be thinking that Yi Wangya will release him. But what will happen if he is found guilty and sentenced to death? He will have to escape. Isn’t that so?”

“Yes.”

“Then everything will be over. Yi Wangya will be accused of conspiring to assassinate the prince. Even if Wei Yanho does not escape and is executed, there is no problem. Yi Wangya will lose his position, but we will be able to eliminate Wei Yanho.”

“I cannot match the eunuch’s intelligence.”

“It was a perfect move. At least, we should cut off his limbs. The plan is almost complete.”

“The eunuch, who has waited so long, has finally had his opportunity.”

“Yes. But…”

Although he was saying good things, Nokgi’s expression was not good.

“I am worried.”

“Why?”

“It was too easy.”

“Huh?”

Nokgi thought for a moment and spoke slowly:

“I didn’t realize it when I was excited to catch him, but now… I think Wei Yanho was too easy to catch. And… his reaction was too exaggerated.”

The eunuch tilted his head in disbelief:

“I don’t know what he is planning, but he is already in my hands, so he won’t be able to do anything. I won’t give him time or opportunity.”

Nokgi stood up abruptly:

“I will go to the palace. I must see His Majesty. Get ready!”

“Yes! Eunuch!”

Nokgi hardened his expression after the eunuch ran out.

“I am worried. For no reason.”

Nokgi left, trying to get rid of his anxiety.

Determined to execute Wei Yanho.