Chaotic Nights — Chapter 125. Unexpected

Translator: Atlas

Weekly Chapter 5/5

Simdeok walked up to Yoon Jongshin, who was gazing at the continuous downpour.

“I’ve heard that you’ll be returning to the capital soon.”

“What happened to that girl?”

Her fingers trembled as she poured tea. But she replied with a calm expression,

“I suppose you mean Yongi. I heard she left a few days ago from Shihoon’s house. I don’t know if she’s alive or dead, of course.”

“And her sister?”

“I personally don’t know Eunha. Lately, she always has an escort around. Chunhee had her tongue cut out because she threatened Eunha. She is supported by his immense power.”

The wind whisked away the steam from the hot tea. Simdeok, who hid her nervousness, avoided the Defense Minister’s gaze. Her sole concern was Simdeok’s integrity.

Shihoon just wanted to get married as soon as possible to go to the capital. Simdeok hoped that Yongi would leave Harye, and never return here.

“It is hard to believe that the Crown Prince would accept such a lowly person.”

“Love can be a terrifying experience. It seems that the Commander has noticed a Private. Some individuals are attempting to obtain information through Eunha.

“I know. I’m sure you foresaw what was going to happen.”

The Defense Minister sipped the tea Simdeok had poured. He stared at the rain-soaked branches. Her fingers were still trembling. Now that the Prince knew everything, it could not be delayed any longer.

“A visitor has arrived.”

The Defense Minister, who was lost in thought, opened the door. Behind the attendant who bowed his head, stood a man with a smile.

Five warriors accompanied him.

Yoon Jongshin knelt on the floor.

“Wongun, your visit was unexpected.”

The people who came to visit him were the King’s younger brother, Wongun. Despite being over 40, his skin was flawless. Wongun exuded a menacing aura that made the Defense Minister tremble.

“It’s been a while, Defense Minister.”

“Yes. Follow me inside.”

“Harye is still an ugly place.”

Wongun glanced around with indifference. Every time rainwater splashed his dark red coat, a black mark appeared.

Simdeok, who stood in the distance, couldn’t even lift her head.

The heavy rain blurred the distinction between day and night. Despite bowing his head deeply, the Defense Minister couldn’t conceal the joy on his face.

***

Eunha, who opened the book, began to read it.

She felt tired because she had read three books in a row.

However, the rain limited her options.

Although she could play board games, she learned through parcheesi that she was not a good player. But Jihak was good even at throwing dice. Eunha felt hungover. Last night she drank alcohol while playing parcheesi.

Every time she lost a game, she drank alcohol. Feeling overheated, she unbuttoned her clothes, leading to disastrous consequences. The parcheesi board was soaked with an unknown l#quid, and one die disappeared.

Her ears turned red as she remembered the night before.

She vowed never to drink alcohol with Jihak ever again.

“Your ears are red.”