Chaotic Nights

Chaotic Nights — Chapter 127. My Woman

Translator: Atlas

Weekly Chapter 3/4

The rainforest’s view blurred, resembling ink spreading on paper. Jihak, seated on the toenmaru, extended the pipe to Yuljae. The Warrior lit the pipe and returned it to him.

He started smoking.

“What happened to Yongi?”

“She will soon be leaving Harye. I confirmed that she has joined the merchants.”

“It looks like she’s going somewhere far away.”

“I think so.”

“Have you received information?”

Yuljae lowered his head with a stern expression.

“Not yet. I’ll receive information after they cross the mountain.”

“Keep quiet. If that girl dies, it will be better for me, but it wouldn’t be good for Eunha.”

“My Lord. Wongun has arrived in Harye.”

Jihak’s eyes, which were fixed in darkness, turned cold. A wry smile appeared on his face as he shook the ashes from the pipe.

“My uncle was in a hurry.”

But there was murderous intent in his eyes.

He delivered the head of the person who had poisoned the food to my uncle. It was for two reasons. The first was a warning, the second was to confirm the facts.

The poison was mixed with the same opium that Eunha had when she was kidnapped. The possibility that it was a coincidence could not be ruled out, of course. Unless he wanted to reveal it on purpose, his biggest mistake was sending assassins with the Shadow emblem. Jihak had discovered that there were fake Shadows.

The person who knew the most about Wongun was Jihak. Did Wongun, who had a meticulous personality, reveal his cards so easily?

His actions were inconsistent.

“I think my uncle will send fake Shadows to the capital.”

“My Lord.”

“It is only a guess. The news that the Deposed Prince went mad and ordered the Shadows to kill the Princes will reach the King’s ears. My father will not hesitate to come and cut off my head. But he will not know that he will commit an illegal crime. Will it not create the opportunity for a new King?”

Jihak felt his vision light up. A scene unfolded in the light. His night vision was deteriorating with each passing day. He even wished he could go blind as soon as possible.

But now it was different. He wanted to hold on to his vision as long as possible. He hoped she would always be here to look at her beautiful smile.

“I will investigate the people who gathered in the East Tower.”

“No, send the Shadows to the Royal Palace.”

“Yes…”

“The Crown Prince will be a wise King, so I must protect him as an older brother.”

“I agree.”

“Where is my uncle?”

“He is at the Defense Minister’s house.”

Jihak, who put down his pipe, stood up. Yuljae asked,

“What will Eunha do while you are away from home?”

“She will be locked up.”

Yuljae could not believe his ears.

Jihak, who looked into the room with cold eyes, soon smiled.

“Make sure she stays in the room and doesn’t leave my quarters for even a moment.”

He walked toward his room. She had changed since meeting her sister.

—I have to get married. You should too.

He opened the door as he reflected on her pathetic words. And he walked towards her, who was asleep. The room was warm, but she was wrapped in a blanket.

He sat near the mat. He looked silently at her face. The red light from the brazier illuminated her face. He admired her delicate features, but then they started to blur.

He ran his hand carefully through Eunha’s hair for fear that he might disturb her sleep. She licked her lips, it looked like she was dreaming.

A smile appeared on his lips.

“No one can point a finger at you because you are my woman.”