Chronicles of the Lazy Sovereign Novel - Chapter 348

Chapter 348: The Loafer Wanders the World (3)

“The person behind Nokgi?”

Wei Yanho asked as if he didn’t understand.

“Yes.”

“I don’t understand. I’ve never been called smart.”

“Hmm.”

Even those who aren’t smart wouldn’t say that.

“The more I investigate, the more certain I am. Nokgi couldn’t have done this alone. There must be someone behind him.”

“Eh…”

Wei Yanho hesitated and looked at Jangil. It wasn’t his job to think.

“But Wangya.”

Jangil quickly responded to Yi Wangya, understanding what Wei Yanho meant:

“I’m sorry to say this, but Nokgi had a lot of power until two days ago. Even if Wei Yanho caused trouble, Nokgi had the power to bring down even Wangya. What couldn’t he do with that power?”

“That’s not it.”

Yi Wangya shook his head:

“Even with power, there are limits. Especially the emperor’s guards don’t bow to power. Why would they choose Nokgi over the emperor?”

“Hmm…”

Jangil nodded, thinking Yi Wangya was right.

“Then, we must interrogate them…”

When Yi Wangya looked displeased, Wei Yanho responded angrily:

“Then you should have said to keep them alive!”

How was he supposed to imagine that you would kill them in one blow? One blow!

“I’m sorry. I should have been weaker.”

“Ugh.”

Yi Wangya looked away.

He knew it was impossible to have a normal conversation with Wei Yanho.

“So, we are interrogating Nokgi’s subordinates… we don’t know if they really don’t know anything or if they are keeping quiet. It will take time. Eunuchs are very tough…”

“Do you think they will say anything? Don’t bother innocent people.”

“Hmm?”

Yi Wangya looked at Wei Yanho:

“Nokgi wouldn’t say anything unless he trusted someone.”

“Hmm, someone he trusts…”

“Then, there’s no point in interrogating those who aren’t close. Interrogate those who are close. Like Nokmokpung… ah, Baek Geomyeong.”

“Hmm?”

Yi Wangya opened his eyes:

“What are you saying? Nokmokpung is Nokgi’s adopted son, why are you saying Baek Geomyeong?”

“Nokmokpung uses the name Baek Geomyeong in the martial world.”

Jangil jumped up:

“Baek Geomyeong? Do you mean Baek Geomyeong of Baekgeom Fortress?”

“Yes.”

Everyone opened their mouths at the sight of Wei Yanho answering calmly:

“Why are you saying this now?”

“You never asked me.”

“You should have said it!”

“Why?”

“…”

Jangil’s eyes were shaking:

‘I don’t know. I don’t understand what this guy is thinking.’

The more time you spend with someone, the more you know them, but Wei Yanho was becoming more and more incomprehensible.

“So…”

Yi Wangya summarized the situation:

“The Baek Geomyeong you saw in the martial world is Nokmokpung, Nokgi’s adopted son.”

“Yes.”

“It’s hard to understand. Nokmokpung is very large. It would be impossible for him to work secretly with that size.”

“He has the expansion technique.”

“Expansion?”

“You don’t know the martial world well. It’s a technique to increase the size of the body. My master said that you can increase your size several times if you have the skill. I noticed something strange about his internal energy from the beginning.”

“Are you sure?”

“He said so himself.”

“…”

Yi Wangya’s eyes widened:

“Baek Geomyeong… then Baekgeom Fortress is related to Nokgi.”

“I think so.”

“As expected.”

Yi Wangya nodded seriously.

Wei Jeonghan became nervous:

“Eh… Wangya.”

“Hmm?”

“Even if Baekgeom Fortress is involved, I hope it doesn’t turn into an intervention of the martial world in the imperial palace…”

“What insolence.”

Yi Wangya emanated an imposing energy:

“This is related to treason. Anyone who is involved will pay the price. No matter who it is! If the martial world is involved, the martial world will also suffer.”

Wei Jeonghan’s expression hardened.

He was already worried about the Demon Cult, and if the relationship with the imperial palace worsened…

“It doesn’t matter.”

“Hmm?”

Wei Yanho said calmly:

“Nokgi is from the imperial palace, but the fact that Nokgi conspired doesn’t mean that everyone in the imperial palace should die. Even if Baekgeom Fortress is involved, the innocent in the martial world will not be involved. It would be unfair.”

Yi Wangya’s cold gaze landed on Wei Yanho. But Wei Yanho looked back calmly.

“Hmm.”

Yi Wangya nodded:

“Of course. The warriors of the martial world are also subjects of His Majesty. It is my job to ensure that no one is treated unfairly. In my name, that won’t happen.”

Wei Jeonghan sighed in relief at Yi Wangya’s firm words.

“What about Baekgeom Fortress?”

“We must investigate. But we don’t have time now.”

“Really?”

“His Majesty has ignored many things. We need time to stabilize the imperial palace and regain his authority. Creating external enemies is a good strategy…”

Wei Jeonghan could guess what Yi Wangya meant.

‘He’s a difficult opponent.’

It didn’t matter if Baekgeom Fortress was behind Nokgi, the force that had moved Nokgi wasn’t weak. Defeating them wouldn’t be easy.

‘Besides, it’s not clear if Baekgeom Fortress…’

“Ah, right.”

At that moment, Jangil jumped up:

“Daehyup (Great Warrior)! That guy! That guy!”

“Eh? That guy?”

“That eunuch! The one who attacked Nokrim!”

“Ah!”

Wei Jeonghan jumped up:

“Eunuch?”

“Yes, that eunuch. He said he was from the East Palace and that he planned to attack Nokrim (Green Forest).”

“Yes. We imprisoned him because we thought it wasn’t a big deal…”

“The reason for attacking Nokrim is ambiguous. He couldn’t have done it alone, it must have been an order from Nokgi. If we interrogate him, we’ll get something.”

“Hmm, okay. I’ll keep that in mind.”

They hadn’t taken action because they thought he was a subordinate, but it turned out to be useful. Yi Wangya thought things might be easier than expected.

“Let’s put that aside, now we must discuss the real matter…”

Yi Wangya trailed off. Wei Jeonghan realized that Yi Wangya hadn’t asked why he had come.

“Do you mean the real matter?”

“Yes.”

Yi Wangya scratched his head uncomfortably:

“His Majesty wants to reward Wei Yanho.”

“That’s good.”

“Officially.”

The atmosphere immediately cooled down.

Officially.

‘Then…’

An image began to form in Jangil’s mind.

Officially meant that all the officials would gather, and Wei Yanho would appear…

“No!”

Before he finished imagining it, he said it.

“That guy?”

Jangil stood up and pointed at Wei Yanho.

Yi Wangya licked his lips with an uncomfortable expression:

“Of course! It’s an honor. It’s the first time a warrior from the martial world has received an award from the emperor since Zhang Sanfeng. It’s a great honor, but…”

Jangil clutched his stomach:

“It hurts… my stomach hurts. If that guy appears before all the officials and gets close to the emperor, I’ll die of an ulcer.”

Wei Jeonghan nodded strongly:

“He’s my son, but…”

“It’s better not to.”

“It’s the first time since Zhang Sanfeng, but the fact that it’s that guy…”

Yi Wangya sighed:

“I understand how you feel. I’m sorry too. But it’s what His Majesty wants.”

“Why does he want it? He’s busy, he should focus on matters of state.”

“Even if he’s a king, how can he be a king or a person if he doesn’t reward his savior?”

Yi Wangya shook his head:

“He’s right… but…”

He’s right.

He’s right, but it’s not possible.

“Yanho, you must speak.”

“Eh?”

“Say you don’t want it. Just ask for an unofficial reward. It’s a troublesome matter.”

“Eh…”

Wei Yanho’s eyes flashed:

“What does it mean to receive an official reward?”

Yi Wangya licked his lips:

“It means it will be recorded in history.”

“Oh?”

“Your achievements will be announced before all the officials, and His Majesty will reward you personally. Then, your name will be recorded in history after Zhang Sanfeng. A warrior’s name will appear in history.”

Wei Yanho tilted his head:

“Isn’t that good?”

“No!”

Wei Jeonghan shouted:

“It sounds fun.”

“It’s not fun! No! Why are you so enthusiastic about things that might cause trouble, but you’re lazy about things you should do? Don’t do it!”

“Eh?”

There are people like that.

As if they’ve eaten frogs, they want to do what they’re forbidden to do.

“I’ll do it.”

“……”

“It seems very fun.”

Jangil clutched his stomach. He felt a stabbing pain.

“Ugh… Sister Jin, save this beggar. I have a nervous ulcer…”

Yi Wangya looked at Wei Yanho with an uncomfortable expression:

“Will you really do it? If you don’t want to, I can ask His Majesty.”

Yi Wangya was trying to convince him to refuse, but Wei Yanho didn’t understand the hints.

“Since His Majesty wants it, as a subject, I don’t think it’s polite to refuse. Hehe.”

“Ugh.”

Yi Wangya finally nodded:

“There’s no other option. Then, prepare yourself…”

Yi Wangya glared at Wei Jeonghan:

“If there are any mistakes, I’ll blame you. Teach him well so he doesn’t cause trouble. Never!”

“Why are you blaming us…”

“Talk to people.”

Wei Jeonghan fell silent:

‘I raised a bad son.’

His stomach started to hurt.