episode_0168

As I got older, did I really become senile?

Funny enough, the first thing that came to my mind the moment I heard that it was Hwangmyeong?

In some ways, you could say that I was influenced by Soo-hyun.

It was such a hard thing to believe.

I was literally prepared for even the worst case scenario… but who are you going to hand down what to?

I was lying flat on the floor of the imperial palace with my eyes wide open in a daze, but I guess I thought the sight of me like that was funny.

An unpleasant giggling sound flowed into my ears.

“I guess you were very surprised to see no answer? Jo Aman~?”

A voice that is neither male nor female, and that makes it even more unpleasant.

Nevertheless, the reason why no one frowned was because the owner of that voice was, in name and reality, the most powerful person of this era.

In the meantime, the reason they were able to act as powerful people despite their status as eunuchs was thanks to the favor of the emperor, the master of the world.

But now, as if the Lord’s favor was not enough, he now had a substantial army that he could command with a single wave of his hand…

To use a metaphor, it’s like holding a sword in the hands of a crazy person, so everyone has no choice but to be extremely careful.

If you make one wrong facial expression and look hateful, you could literally have your head blown off, so why bother?

Thanks to this, while a suffocating atmosphere was taking over Daejeon, the person who was alone and relaxed was the one who created that atmosphere.

“Why~? I never thought you would call me and cut my throat~?”

“···.”

“You are the granddaughter of Bi Jeonghu, who is like my father, but I can’t do that~”

A sarcastic voice.

I could tell just by hearing that voice.

That my father helped me in some way.

Otherwise, there would be no reason for my deceased grandfather’s name to be mentioned here.

“Anyway, even if I’m surprised, I have to answer~? Or does this mean that I am not very grateful for His Majesty’s grace?”

“···Hwang Eun is devastated.”

“Yes, yes, of course it should be~ Of course it should be a disaster~”

Does this mean I’ve said everything I wanted to say? Geon-seok, who was half-lying on a wide chair with his chin resting on his hand and yawning loudly, waved his hand to the side.

“Junggun Bridge~ Are you there~?”

“Yes.”

” Please give official uniform and generosity to Jo Ah-man, our former military leader.”

“I will follow your orders.”

Accordingly, the person who appeared from behind the pillar was a figure very familiar to her.

Golden hair that looks like it was melted and woven into thread, a face that looks somewhat arrogant, two small tear dots under the green jade-colored eyes, and a chest that gives off an enormous presence compared to the slim waist.

Before she knew it, the evil friend she had dated since coming to Luoyang was standing in front of her.

Today again, without fail, with eyes that seem to misunderstand the world.

“It’s been a while?”

“Herb…?”

“Tell your superior… It’s gotten a lot rougher while we haven’t seen each other, huh? I guess the air outside Luoyang didn’t suit my body?”

Suddenly, a hand reached out and grabbed my shoulder viciously.

“kk···!”

“You should obey your superiors instead of belittling them, right?”

He frowned, unable to withstand the force pressing down from above, and it was only then that the cap was placed on his head. It was right after that that the belt that seemed to be made of carved jade was wrapped around my waist with a clicking sound.

“Now, if you understand what it means, shall we bow our heads first? Or do I need to teach them how to bow one by one?”

···under.

Anyway, she’s a bitch like a snake.

I bowed my head obediently as instructed. And then he shouted.

“···Long live His Majesty the Emperor! Long live!”

Although she was talking about the emperor, in reality she was a thorn in my eyes. I wonder if she was quite satisfied with the fact that she was kneeling in front of me and bowing her head.

“Kiya~! After all, it’s different for someone from a famous family that’s worth the original price~? Huh?”

“That’s too much praise.”

“Okay~ I think I’ve said everything I wanted to say, so you both go away~”

The sun is shining outside and I wonder if I’m going to take a nap. On the other hand, Geon-seok, who was lying down, half-heartedly waved his hand and issued an order to congratulate the guests.

I left Geon-seok’s room with Ak-woo, who was still standing there with a face that didn’t look like even a needle would go through, and started walking down the corridors of the palace. Every time I take a step, I feel something underneath my shoes squealing and screaming.

“···Since when did you notice it?”

It was when such sounds filled the room that a question in a delicate voice flowed into my ears.

“From the moment you said, “Why don’t you obey?””

“Hmm… You’re still as quick as ever.”

“Then you are still unlucky.”

She is so arrogant to the core that even the emperor does not regard her as her superior.

But how could such a bitch truly obey something like a eunuch?

“What are you thinking?”

“Shh, you didn’t forget where you are, right?”

I was so relaxed that I forgot about it for a while.

This is the imperial palace, and there are always eyes and ears everywhere in the imperial palace.

That was why the reins of tension, which had loosened at the thought that I had somehow succeeded in surviving, were tightened again.

Did he instinctively sense this change in attitude?

Akwoo, who was walking next to me, seemed to stop for a moment and then slightly folded the corners of his eyes.

“By the way, do you remember? This is the dog we raise at home.”

Then, isn’t he bringing up a story that feels a bit unexpected?

No, here we are suddenly talking about a dog raised at home.

It was absurd, but apart from the absurdity, I tried to understand the meaning behind it.

Because of this bitch’s personality of calculating even the smallest gesture, there’s no way she would have said something like that without thinking about it.

So, as I immersed myself in it, I was able to think of it after a while.

I heard that a friend who was walking next to him usually called the old dog by the name ‘Gwang’.

And ‘Gong’… was also the name of the current emperor.

‘I heard you’re a really crazy bitch…’

Just using the letters used in the emperor’s name for personal use is already at the level of high treason, and even naming it as a name for a dog.

If that fact had been known to the outside world, the original family would have been wiped out by now without even a single blade of grass left behind.

But why am I bringing up such a dangerous story right now…

That would mean that he had something to say about the emperor.

That was why, after thinking for a while about what to do, I agreed with words that only the evil boy next to me could understand.

Honestly… I was curious.

Especially since she was confident that the emperor would not last very long.

“Oh, the dog I had before failed to give birth, so I got it from another family?”

“···Help, yes.”

Did I almost burst into laughter at the words I said for that purpose?

Akwoo hurriedly raised his hand and covered his mouth. Then, in an instant, he made a sad expression.

“I don’t know if it’s because I’m old, but my body doesn’t seem to be what it used to be.”

Coupled with those words, it was clearly the image of a dog owner who was saddened that his beloved dog’s condition was no longer the same as before.

It will probably be reflected that way in the eyes of the eunuchs and court ladies who are hiding here and there and keeping their eyes focused on this direction.

“···Really? Did you show it to the congressman?”

“Of course. In particular, I invited the most famous doctor in Luoyang to my house and asked for his opinion, but instead of criticizing him, he only told me to prepare my mind in advance.”

Who is the most popular lawmaker in Luoyang?

These are the royal family doctors who are responsible for the health of the royal family.

Therefore, when the royal family did something wrong, there were many cases where they were held responsible for the crime by the royal family members and had their heads blown off.

It would be so bad if a single member of the royal family did something wrong, but what would happen even more if the emperor, who was at the top of the royal family, suddenly died?

At least those sitting in the womb now will not survive.

But the ‘worst case case’ came out of that person’s mouth?

That means…

“···It’s a shame.”

“Yes, it’s such a shame. So, when I bury it in the ground, I try to bury at least the toys I always cherished.”

The corner of Akwoo’s mouth smiled sadly as he said, “If that’s enough, the road won’t be lonely.”

The size was so large that I couldn’t even hide it, and it was a thick and squishy piece of flesh.

*****

At the very moment when Cao Cao was briskly walking out of the imperial palace, those who had no reason to follow him into the imperial palace and remained outside the palace were showing their nervousness in their own ways.

My legs were shaking like a cultivator motor that was almost decades old.

It was obviously fine until now, but it became like this after I caught the sight of Cao Cao’s back entering the imperial palace alone.

‘···It’ll be okay, right?’

No, it’ll be okay.

Because the Jojo I know will not die here.

Even though I am the only one among those present here who knows that fact, why does my anxiety not go away?

And it seems like everyone was equally anxious, even if they weren’t as anxious as me.

“···Disciple.”

“Yes.”

“Can you please stop shaking your legs? I can’t concentrate because I’m worried.”

“Huh… I’ll try my best.”

“Stop sighing.”

Even Jo-in, who has a nice personality, would react this sharply.

It must have been the moment when everyone was gathered together and smoking nervously instead of smoking cigarettes.

The door to the imperial palace, which had never been opened since Cao Cao entered, began to open with a strange sound.

And what appeared in between…

“Phew…”

“Phew···.”

“Kyahahat-! I thought you would come back safely.”

“I’m glad you’re okay.”

Unlike when he entered, Jojo was wearing a strange-looking hat and a belt I had never seen before.

First of all, everyone was sighing in relief as if they had made an appointment in advance when they saw that there didn’t seem to be any noticeable trauma, and then Jojo’s face finally came into view.

I don’t know what happened inside, but the face was so stiff that it gave me chills.

Jojo, who came toward us with a similar look on his face, spewed out random words without even giving us a chance to enjoy the joy of our safe reunion.

“For now, let’s go back to the manor. I have something I need to discuss carefully with you guys.”

Everyone is embarrassed by Jojo’s actions…

“Wait.”

A blonde-haired woman who naturally joined us with a brisk gait as if she were out for a walk spoke.

“Can I join in there?”