Chaotic Nights — Chapter 180. Charming Boy

Translator: Atlas

Weekly Chapter 4/4

“It’s the first time I’ve ever held something precious. Sister.”

Heein quickly turned away to hide her tears.

Jihak was back. The charming boy who knew the joy of life.

He even returned as a more mature person. When she reached the underworld, she knew she could confidently tell her mother that she protected her brother.

Heein, who held her breath, swallowed back tears. She spoke,

“I made rice with mugwort. It smells good. I’ll bring tea.”

***

Smoke that rose like a haze dispersed into the air. Youngheung, smoking op*um quietly, frowned as he sat across from the five men.

“The Great Prince invited you to his home, how can you doubt his intentions?”

Their faces remained expressionless.

“I can’t avoid feeling suspicious. Since it involves the Great Prince, we need to talk it over privately.”

“If the issue is the amount, why not sell it in smaller portions?”

“I told you I understood you. Now go away.”

Youngheung grudgingly rose to his feet and donned his gat hat. A courtesan dismissed Youngheung. Those who remained sipped their drinks with a smile.

“Choi Youngheung has gained power.”

“That guy wants to buy op*um. Now what do we do?”

“That’s a big problem! Have we forgotten to organize the op*um camp? In that case we haven’t, our lives will be in danger…”

Greed had brought trouble. They never anticipated Jihak developing an interest in op*um.

When Wongun left Harye, he ordered the op*um business shut down. However, instead of adhering to the instructions, they stole the trading rights to line their own pockets.

However, closing the business while the Prince was showing interest will undoubtedly raise even more suspicion. As they pondered, the person at the head of the table spoke up,

“If Jihak truly got addicted to op*um… wouldn’t that be beneficial for us?”

“What do you mean…?”

“Who would question that an op*um addict died from op*um poisoning? Also, it seems he’s blind. Maybe he’s lost his mind, too.”

The man laughed.

It sounds like they saw determination in each other’s eyes and all agreed. If they took down Jihak, they’d secure an important position.

“If things go awry…”

“They won’t. This is our only chance.”

A smile appeared on his face.

“Call Choi Youngheung. Tell him I want to attend the Great Prince’s banquet.”

***

Kim’s eyes were red as he was leaning against a tree trunk. He was looking up at the sky. He could no longer find a reason to live.

His sole offense was attempting to restore the Crown Prince to his former position. He believed he could rebuild the nation.

But now, it has come to an end. They had not cut out his tongue, but he suffered even more humiliations. When he held back his tears, he put a rope around his neck.

Then Kim climbed the tree. He had no regrets.

When he jumped from the tree with his eyes closed, he shouted the Crown Prince’s name.

“No!”

People who spoke the Western language appeared. The extremely tall man who grabbed Kim’s legs shouted something to the group.

Then the rope broke. Kim blacked out as soon as he hit the ground.