Chaotic Nights — Chapter 167. Woken Up

Translator: Atlas

Weekly Chapter 2/4

He didn’t open the door; instead, his footsteps retreated.

Then, Gari opened the door.

“Huh?”

With a basin in her hands and tears in her eyes, Gari walked towards her. The water in the basin spilled a little. She hugged Eunha.

“I’m relieved to know you’re safe, I was worried!”

“Why are you here?”

“I need to look after you. I can’t comprehend how you fled while pregnant with him.”

After she scolded her, she touched her forehead to check her body temperature.

Gari was so happy she was crying.

“Jihak called me. He asked me to come and look after you. He didn’t really think it through.”

“Jihak?”

“Yes! Remember you were sick for two whole days?”

Eunha couldn’t believe it.

When she revealed her pregnancy to him, he accused her of being cruel. However, from that moment on, Jihak appeared lost in thought, often looking sorrowful.

She could understand his worries

This baby would become an illegitimate child. They had not married, so he could not add the baby to his family record. It was evident that the baby would be a vulnerability for him.

After he reflected, Eunha lowered her head.

“Are you still sick? You have a high fever. I’ll start with the decoction first.”

“I’m fine. Can you help me bathe? My body has an unusual odor.”

“Your body sweats too much. I’ll prepare the water first, so wait a moment.”

Gari stroked her face with a worried expression on her face, then stood up, and held the basin. Eunha looked around the room again.

There was a bowl with ginger that she smelled while she slept. There was also high quality charcoal in some places. However, she was unable to find any sign of it.

Even the lingering scent of tobacco that was usually there had vanished.

Where could he have gone?

***

“It’s a field. When I investigated under the Grand Prince’s orders, I found that dirty things were done in this place.”

Youngheung quietly lowered his voice while gesturing towards a field of poppies. Jihak smiled as he gazed at the mountain blanketed in poppies.

“Who owns this place?”

“It’s five people. I’ve compiled a list.”

Jihak reflected on the family names written on the list. These individuals held the same opinions as the Defense Minister. They had gathered in the East Tower.

The earnings from the poppy field would have been allocated directly to training the foot soldiers. And also reinforcements from Wongun.

Jihak suspected that the Defense Minister had not used his personal funds to hire private soldiers. He knew someone had to help him.

“Harye is the base.”

He plucked a poppy leaf that had just sprouted.

“Is it possible for you to purchase a significant amount of opium?”

Youngheung’s eyes widened at the unexpected words. Youngheung considered setting this place on fire and then prosecuting them under the Opium Law.

Youngheung did not expect him to want to buy so much opium.

“It’s not difficult, but to buy a large amount…”

“It doesn’t matter that it’s suspicious. You can buy it under my name. Jihak has gone crazy since he went completely blind. He can’t sleep, so he looks for opium every day. Isn’t that a credible excuse?”

“Do you plan to use it as evidence?”

“Yes.”

Maybe his slimmer build made him appear more menacing. Youngheung said he would do it without hesitation, then looked around to estimate the amount he would ask for.

“My Lord, the woman has woken up.”

Yuljae, who had been observing from a distance, walked over to Jihak. The Grand Prince had anxiously awaited the news that she had woken up.