Chaotic Nights — Chapter 88. Gunshot

Translator: Atlas

Weekly Chapter 6/6

“Sohyeon wants Yongi to become her attendant.”

Shihoon was surprised.

“I think you understand what that means.”

“Lord.”

“Shihoon. Sometimes girls play with boys’ minds. You have to watch yourself. Sohyeon is not a normal girl, she’s quite cunning.”

“You allowed it?”

“Yes. Nor did I intend to make a courtesan my concubine.”

The Defense Minister smiled, it seemed that his worries had disappeared. But it wasn’t Shihoon. He considered what might happen in the event that Yongi became her attendant. It seemed that she knew about his relationship with Yongi, that’s why she had planned this.

Shihoon was lost in thought. When he raised his head, he saw his father staring at him.

“After the ceremony, you refocus on your studies. You can leave for the capital in July. This wedding is important. Don’t disappoint me, Shihoon.”

Shihoon nodded at Jongshin’s words, but his mind went blank.

Yongi would become Sohyeon’s attendant. This represented two options. He could convince Sohyeon to release Yongi. Alternatively, ensure she remains close to him.

Shihoon clenched his fists. Would he fulfill Eunha’s wish for Yongi to be free, or would he keep the woman named Yongi, who was now in his head, close to him?

When he returned to the yard, there were no bloodstains.

Shihoon remembered Eunha as he looked up at the sky.

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“Did you have the ability to climb mountains? Why didn’t you show this talent earlier?”

Eunha smiled as she wiped her dirt-stained hands with water.

Every day she climbed the mountain at dawn. Jihak, who was against it at first, had now assigned her an escort. When she went up the mountain, she picked things like vegetables. The attendants were the first to welcome her.

Even those who at first treated her badly, at some point changed their attitude. They no longer insulted her, now they even offered her rice cakes.

It was because Eunha provided a textbook. For those who wanted to teach their children to read, that book facilitated the process.

In addition, the things she collected from the mountain increased her break time.

Now Eunha not only served Jihak, but was someone essential to the attendants.

“Will visitors be coming today as well?”

The attendant nodded at Eunha’s words.

“This seems unreal. If they consume alcohol here every night, I will die. Is this a nobleman’s house or a courtesan’s house? I can’t even tell the difference.”

Eunha, who smiled shyly, turned away. After she returned to her room to change clothes, she went to the laundry to wash clothes. She sat near a shallow stream behind the house and shivered as she dipped her hands in.

Suddenly, she heard a gunshot. Eunha, who raised her head, smiled when she saw a wild boar fall across the stream.

“You’re still careless.”

Jihak, dressed in hunting clothes, handed the rifle to Yuljae. He took off his leather gloves.

“How can you use a rifle?”

“I was called a sniper before my eyesight got worse. Of course, few people know I can handle guns.”

“It’s dangerous.”

Jihak sat down beside her. He dipped his hands into the cold water, then squeezed her hands. She felt her icy fingers grow warm.

“Why do you think it’s dangerous?”

“That’s…”

“Why am I blind?”

“My Lord.”

He looked silently at Eunha’s worried face.

“Why don’t you go hunting with me? I need fresh air.”