Chaotic Nights — Chapter 196. Incident

Translator: Atlas

Weekly Chapter 3/4

“There was an incident in Harye, why didn’t you come with Jihak?”

Seogyeong sighed with a sad expression.

“The fire started on the Great Prince’s property. I wanted to save my nephew, but the fire was so strong that I couldn’t muster the courage. You can blame me, Your Majesty.”

The King shook his head.

“I have no resentment because the Great Prince is not dead.”

“I appreciate your generosity, Your Majesty.”

Their facial expressions changed. The King, who tried to hide his joy, stood up with a calm expression. Then he walked past Seogyeong.

“Your wish is now a reality. My son returned safely.”

Through the open door, some people were heading his way. The King looked at the Great Prince, who stopped. But there was something strange.

Jihak opened the coffin lid and held a body. People’s faces began to turn blue.

Upon hearing that Jihak had arrived, the Queen Mother rushed out in her socks, but collapsed to the ground when she recognized the identity of the corpse.

Jihak stopped his steps before the King. He left Kim’s body. He returned dead to the royal palace, wearing the uniform he wore when he was alive. Now he was pale.

“No…!”

The Queen’s eyes wavered. Her shout contained resentment.

“What happened…?”

The King looked at Kim’s body, then at Jihak.

“There was a fire on my property. The rebels tried to kill me, so I beheaded them.”

“What…? How dare they threaten the life of the Great Prince?”

“Don’t worry.”

Jihak slowly raised his head. He silently looked at Seogyeong, who was staring at him indifferently. Suddenly, he knelt down before the King.

“Your Majesty. I know those who dared to grow opium in Harye, also those who stole taxes. That is a gift to Your Majesty.”

“Is the person who caused Kim’s death related to them?”

Jihak raised his head with a stern expression.

Then the Queen Mother hugged Jihak.

“King. We can’t ignore this event! Kim Unsoo was a loyal subordinate, please severely punish the person who took that man’s life!”

The Ministers present knelt at the same time.

“Please punish them severely!”

The King, who looked at Jihak with a pitiful expression, suppressed the joy that was growing inside him. He clenched his trembling fists, recognizing Jihak’s cunning nature.

The lives of his enemies were now at his mercy. At last, the King grasped the military power of Seogyeong. The power he had long desired.

“Naturally, I must punish them!”

Jihak hid his contempt when he saw that the King couldn’t hide his smile as he looked at Kim’s body. A ridiculous theatrical performance.

In this world death was a tool to achieve power.

Now that he had given the King what he wanted, he could receive what he had promised.

Jihak consoled the weeping Queen.

Seogyeong, who looked at Kim’s body cynically, approached Jihak.

“I’m glad you are safe. My nephew.”

Jihak smiled cheerfully. Seogyeong’s eyes widened due to the pain she felt in her abdomen. When he looked down, he saw a dagger stuck in his abdomen.

“Ah…”

“Smile. I will allow you to try to run away based on our past affection.”

“Jihak.”

“Your greed should have ended last winter. There’s no need for blood on my father’s sword; I wanted to handle it myself.”

Jihak took Seogyeong and bowed deeply to the King. Seogyeong, who stumbled, walked in the opposite direction without even looking back.

“Regrettably, my son is blind, but he went out of his way to assist us! Hear me out! The Great Prince, being part of the royal family, bears no responsibility. I hope no one will torment my son any longer.”

It was a splendid day.

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Sweat beads formed on Eunha’s forehead as she meticulously organized the items. After swiftly cleaning Doctor Robin’s doctor office, she sat down with some books.

But before he could turn any pages, Gari urgently entered the doctor’s office to look for Eunha.