Chaotic Nights — Chapter 131. Regal

Translator: Atlas

Weekly Chapter 4/4

The gat hat’s string, adorned with white jade orbs, extended to his chest. His eyes were as cool as a fresh breeze.

Jihak gently caressed the horse’s mane, which brimmed with excitement after spending so much time in the stable. The horse whinnied as it rejoined its owner.

Although he had to hurry, he couldn’t move forward. The moment the red sunset covered the sky like silk, Jihak looked into the corridor, then turned his head in another direction.

The attendees standing at the front door displayed unusual emotions on their faces. The Prince calmly spoke,

“Ten days. Go back inside.”

Kim bowed his head deeply.

“Keep your decorum, please.”

“You continue to perceive me as the Crown Prince.”

“I’m sorry.”

Kim knelt on the floor. Jihak sneered. He knew how they felt, in the past they belonged to the Royal Palace, but they followed him to Harye.

Their lives were also at risk since he became Prince Deposed.

Perhaps they believed that someday he might return to the magnificent Royal Palace.

“Reflect upon it while I’m away. I cannot respond to your wishes.”

“Prince.”

Kim remained resolute despite those words shattering his hope.

Jihak clicked his tongue, then looked over to where Eunha stood with cold eyes. Had she given up? He could no longer hear the knocking at the door.

He felt a tingling in his head.

“Let’s go.”

Then they pulled the horse’s reins. The gate, previously shut, swung open, and a multitude of horses thundered down the mountain path.

They caught people’s attention as they crossed the river. Someone who recognized Jihak, who was in the vanguard, knelt on the ground in shock. Another person became anxious, thinking a war had broken out.

He aimed to create a disturbance to conceal the initial movement of the Shadows toward the capital. Only then could he save his brother, whose life was in danger.

A black horse approached Jihak. It was Yuljae who followed Yongi.

“The woman?”

“She safely traversed the first mountain.”

Jihak, who nodded, looked ahead again.

Beyond the Courtesan House, where the camellias were in full bloom, they entered an alley. Jihak held up his hand for the horses to stop.

People had appeared.

“I’m glad to see you, Your Excellency.”

They knelt down.

His eyes focused on them. A fierce smile appeared on Jihak’s lips because they wore the black military uniforms and the Shadow emblem.

“Rumors quickly spread.”

“We must guide you.”

“Is everyone sick?”

Their faces turned pale. They felt that their heads would be cut off no matter what they said. When they saw the horse’s hooves approaching them, they raised their heads. There was an eerie smile on their face.

Jihak dismounted from the horse.

Only then did they stand up. Then a door connected to the courtesan’s house opened.

The Defense Minister, who was in the yard, reluctantly showed courtesy to Jihak. The Prince, who smiled because his head was still attached to his neck, walked toward the door.

“That life really is hard. Where is my uncle? Since he has come to Harye, he should have a drink with his nephew before he leaves.”

The Defense Minister clenched his fists. Yoon Jongshin exuded intense murderous intent. He had probably ruined his uncle’s plans.

Then Jihak walked to his quarters.

When the door opened, a man in a violet blue robe came out. His skin was pale. His regal eyes narrowed, their unique features accentuated.

Jihak smiled as he looked at his uncle, who looked just like him.

“It’s been some time, uncle.”