Chapter 92

Episode 92. Become a commissioned inspector (2)

“It seems so.”

“He is also an excellent senator. But why did you analyze the poison?”

Sang looked at Hwa again and asked.

“I heard that the source of the poison was difficult to find out because Nine, who gave the poison to the queen, volunteered that day. However, I thought I could get a rough idea of where the poison came from by analyzing the medicine, so I tried my hand at it.”

“is it? I’ve been thinking about that part all along. Listening to what you said, the person who made the poison might be a poet.”

On the day Hyeonbi drank poison, one of the Nine committed suicide, and it was said that it was the Nine who gave Hyeonbi the poison.

According to the order of the Sang, I found all three of the Nine, and to my surprise, they were orphans. Because of that, the culprit who provided the poison has not yet been found.

“Poetry may have made poison, but it may not. I think everything will become clear only after a thorough investigation.”

As the painter bowed his head deeply, Sang thought for a moment and then nodded.

“that’s right. As Congressman Hwa said, we must conduct a thorough investigation. However, since it is about medicine, someone who knows medicine like the left cheomsa should investigate. Would the left cheomsa do an investigation?

“Your Highness, even though I have a humble medical skill, how can I compare myself with the doctors? In my opinion, Hwa, who does not belong to the palace, seems the right person to maintain neutrality without leaning to either side.”

“Rep. Hwa is the right person. What do the other ministers think?”

“Even if we think about it, we think that Hwa is the right person because he has medical skills comparable to those of city doctors.”

“Hmm is that so? What about Congressman Hwa?”

The fireman did not answer and lowered his head.

“Does Congressman Hwa have the confidence to do well if given the authority to supervise city doctors?”

“I will do my best.”

“good night. I’ll give my fire councilor the power to supervise the city councils. Now, Jingwei 廷尉 (Author’s note- Jingwei 廷尉 is a government official in charge of criminal law).”

“Your Highness.”

“I will give Rep. Hwa an inspection plaque that can supervise the city and the city council.”

“I take orders.”

Now, Jeong-wi gave an order to his subordinate behind him, and within a mere half an hour, an inspection plaque bearing the fireman’s name was coloneled.

Zhengwei presented the inspection plaque to Sang Jin-gyu, and the plaque was soon handed down to Hwabu.

“Let’s find out who made the poison.”

“Your Highness. We will definitely find the culprit.”

A small smile appeared on the fireman’s face as he put the inspection plaque in his bosom and stepped back.

As the saying goes, “pillow head shooter”, Hyun Bi’s influence was already at work in Sang’s sudden decision. And it was the painter who breathed on the Hyeonbi.

‘Now I’ll be able to pressure the doctors and take full revenge on him.’

The painter went straight to Uicheong with a plaque of appreciation.

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There is a saying that there is no one in the world who does not get dust by shaking.

The city doctors also took out medicines from the doctor’s office and treated them when a family member or relative was sick. Of course, such things are part of understanding each other and turning a blind eye to each other.

But strictly speaking, it is the illegal export of medicinal materials!

As the painter held a plaque of appreciation in his hand and started looking through all the records that he wore and took out, the city doctors and officials who did odd jobs at the medical office, and Nain and Musoori who had received medicine at least once through those officials.

Everyone involved started to get very nervous.

“Huh~. The will that needs to be cleansed... I can’t believe my eyes are watching. How could not a single person be honest... Ah-! How am I going to report this to His Highness?”

The fireman looked over the ledgers and let out a long, long shot.

Every time the fireman sighed, everyone flinched, starting with the person who brought the ledger, the person snooping outside the audit room, and the person who stole the medicine directly or indirectly.

Those who brought out the smallest amount of medicinal materials ended up breaking out in a cold sweat, but those who ate a lot like Gyeong-deok felt their knees tremble immediately.

* * *

‘Damn that bastard doesn’t go out of the palace at all.....’

Kyeong-deok started to get excited.

If the fireman had only left the palace, he would have been killed by his subordinates.

However, the painter continued to live in the palace.

Even though his subordinates are competent enough to be incomparable to the number of murders, he still did not dare to commit murder in the palace.

‘After learning about him, I heard that he thinks of patients terribly.

Gyeongdeok ordered his subordinates to lure the fireman out of the palace.

“What verdict should I make?”

“You must behead him immediately and confiscate all his property.”

“Are you done with that? Are you going to leave the family members who have been well-to-do with the money he stole?”

“Even though they were well-behaved, there is no evidence that they were involved in any crime, so it seems reasonable that they be sentenced to death.”

“If, as the Hwabu congressman speculated, poison was given to Hyeonbi through Nine, who committed suicide by making poison with stolen medicinal materials, what verdict should we make?”

“The three families must be destroyed, the property confiscated, and the servants must be sentenced to death.”

“Okay then do that.”

At that moment, not only Jeong-wi, but also the ministers around him made a puzzled expression.

“yes? Your Highness Hao, but there is no evidence that he poisoned Hyeonbimama.”

“Why is there no evidence? The hwabu congressman already said that you can make poison with these herbs. From what I hear, that is already evidence.”

Sang Jin-gyu glared at him, and Zi-jing-wei, a reporter for Yu, swallowed dry saliva and nodded.

“I see. I will do as I command.”

“Your Highness. I have committed a mortal sin, but please save my family. I’ve never really tried to poison Hyeonbimama. Your Majesty...”

Jingde heard the verdict and cried out as he struggled in the mold.

“Member of the Ministry of Fire. Do you think my judgment is excessive?”

The painter tried to understand Sang Jin-gyu’s intentions by looking at the smile in his eyes and the corners of his mouth.

‘It looks like he’s testing me... What should I answer? Author Gyeongdeok is guilty of trying to kill me,

but I think killing my family and relatives is too much...’

“His Highness’s judgment is fully valid, but I think it would be good for him to show a little selection and consider the loyalty he has shown since his ancestors.”

“Coming to think of it, it reminds me of how many times I was treated by Congressman Kyung when I was young. Where should Congressman Hwa make a ruling?”

“How dare I pass judgment? I only respect Your Highness’ judgment.”

“Haha, quick-witted and smart. When I see you, I can understand why Hyun Yi praises me so much. It’s too wasteful to just rot as a member of the legislature.”

“.....”

“Good. Since Congressman Hwabu will make a selection, I will give a special selection. Kyeongdeok of the city council beheaded, his family sentenced to Gwanno, and their property confiscated.”

“I follow the orders of your Highness.”

“Thank you. Thank you for saving only Her Highness’s family.”

When Kyeong-deok stopped struggling on the mold, Sang Jin-gyu clicked his tongue slightly.

“If you want to thank me, do it to Hwabu, not me.”

When Sang Jin-gyu left, the other ministers around him also left. Tied to the frame, the painter was about to leave after glancing at Gyeong-deok, whose face had finally become resigned.

At that time, Jingde suddenly called the painter.

“Member of the Ministry of Fire. I have something to tell you, so please come closer.”

“I have nothing to hear.”

“I only have to go to the afterlife, so what can I do to harm Hwabu in this state? I have something very urgent to tell you, so please come closer.”

The fireman was a little embarrassed, but there were camouflages with blue knives next to him, so he safely approached.

Kyeong-deok looked at the painter with very sad eyes and opened his mouth.

“Thank you for letting my family live.”

“Well, I said it because I didn’t want my family to die either.”

“So I also want to pay off my debt one last time.”

“Even if it suddenly happens, there is nothing I can do about it.”

“Heh heh... I don’t know how I pretended to be with someone like you. My head must have gone bad because I did a lot of evil deeds.”

“What do you want to say? I don’t have much time.”

“If someone asks for a royal visit from outside the palace, don’t go.”

“What are you talking about? Could it be that you tried to assassinate Wang Jin as an excuse?”

“.....”

Kyeong-deok did not answer the painter’s words and closed his eyes and mouth.

“I’m sorry.”

“.....”

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