Chapter 198

Episode 198. Behind the scenes finally revealed (1)

“I see. By the way, how was Master Hwa’s slander?”

“It was garbage.”

For an instant, an absurd light flashed in Yu Dan’s eyes.

“yes! Garbage? Was it that bad?”

“It’s not just crappy... I couldn’t quite make out it.”

Old Man Namhwa took out a book the painter had made from his luggage and held it out so that he could read it.

Yu Dan flipped through the pages of the book and widened his eyes when he saw that it was full of strange and unknown characters.

“I heard that there are dozens of countries that speak different languages if you cross the desert of the West Station and reach the end of the silk road... Did Congressman Hwa study that language?”

“How would you know that? The important thing is that these letters are unfamiliar to me, and because of that, until I find someone who can interpret them, they are just garbage.”

“You are a very clever fellow.”

“Some are clever and some are evil.”

“Evil?”

When Yu-dan made a slightly incomprehensible expression, the old man Nam-hwa spat in his mouth and spoke passionately.

“Look at these pictures. At first glance, isn’t it a precise drawing of a human body cut into pieces?”

“okay.”

“Do you think you drew this with your imagination? Or do you think you drew it by looking at it?”

“I must have seen and drew it.”

“So it is evil. That bastard’s medicine and medicine... These are things that can’t come out without experimenting with countless people.”

“Huh~. After listening to Master’s words, I realized that the doctor was a wicked person in the world.”

“yes. He wears the mask of a sage to heal people, but at the root, he is like a devil who is so evil. But this stupid bastard of the sadang betrayed me to escort such a bastard, so how angry will I be?”

“okay. I fully understand Master’s feelings.”

“Go ahead and call the shrine. And among the merchants who have been on the silk road, if there is someone who knows the letters of the country beyond the West Station, bring them.”

“All right. If the brother-in-law of the party refuses to come, I will drag him by the collar.”

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When the priest came and said that the teacher was looking for him, Sadang pondered for a while, but soon nodded and followed.

“To call me a traitor... that’s absurd. Okay, let’s hear what the hell you’re talking about.”

No matter how much Sadang is a teacher, this time I was going to take a hard look at it.

After walking for a while, we arrived at the inn where the master was, and we could see the master making his own after ordering drinks and snacks.

“The shrine meets Master.”

Although Sadang announced their breakup, the relationship with the teacher was not completely severed, so they set an example.

“Looking at your rugged face, you must have a lot to tell me. Sit down for now.”

“yes.”

Old Man Namhwa nodded toward Yu Dan as he sat down in front of the shrine.

“The two of you have something to talk about, so go outside for a while and get some fresh air.”

“All right. Master.”

When Yu Dan went out of the inn, the old man Namhwa and the shrine faced each other.

As the awkward silence, which was different from before, passed, the old man Namhwa took up his drink.

“Would you like a drink?”

“Yes, please.”

“I heard from Dan-i that he became an escort for Congressman Hwa? Did what I did make you sad enough to make that decision without a word of discussion?”

Sadang drank the wine from the glass at once, poured it into the master’s glass, and poured more into his own.

When Eulji tilted his head, the painter shrugged.

“From distilled alcohol to saliva and suture needles... I spend so much in Luoyang that I can’t even treat patients now, even if I want to. So I have to take a break for a while and replenish it.”

“ah! okay. Well, yesterday I saw that there were only a few bottles of distilled liquor left.”

“There is not a single medicine that is not a consumable.”

“Since many lawmakers have suffered a lot so far, it’s not bad to take a break at this point.”

“Yes. You can do more when you are well rested.”

“By the way, Senator, the four guards are a bit suspicious these days.”

“why? What’s going on?”

“He kept going outside at night, so I attached someone to follow him... but my subordinate who followed him is not coming back.”

Eulji’s expression was rather serious.

Hwabu knew how good Eulji’s men were. I was very surprised because

“Has the four escorts returned?”

“Yes, I came back yesterday and went out again a little while ago.”

“You didn’t tail me today, did you?”

“I didn’t attach it today.”

“Where are you going?”

“A few days ago, his priest, Yu Dan, came and took me away. Since that day, I have been going out at night.”

“The person who followed has gone missing, and if it was called by a estranged priest, maybe he could be meeting his crazy inspiration.”

“I’m expecting that too.”

The painter’s expression crumpled a lot.

“I can’t keep the company’s escort by my side any longer.”

“It has not been confirmed, and the cause is a little weak to kick it out just by predicting it. In addition, Sarah Sojour, the congressman’s disciple, is also caught.”

“But I can’t keep him around doing suspicious things.”

“So I’m going to have the enemy lion follow me tomorrow.”

The enemy messenger was the head of the executioners, and his strength was comparable to that of Janggoe or Haman.

The fireman thought for a moment and then shook his head.

“no. Let’s just ask. Bring it to me when you get back.”

“All right.”

It wasn’t until late in the evening that Eulji brought the shrine, but Jang-goe and Ok-ju were brought along as well, perhaps because he was uneasy about leaving the two of them alone.

The painter recognized Eulji’s intentions and nodded.

“Four escorts.”

“Yes, Mr. Hwa.”

“I heard from you, you go out at night these days. Who are you meeting?”

Sadang laughed bitterly when he saw Jang-goe and Ok-ju standing between himself and the fireman.

“Looks like you already know who I’m dating.”

“I’m guessing, but I’m not sure.”

“I’m not going to hide anything, I’ll tell you. I am meeting my teacher who stole your book.”

“Didn’t you cut ties with Master the other day when you said you were my escort?”

“I thought we had cut off our relationship, but it was a one-sided notification from me, so I decided to meet Master and tie the knot.”

“Then did you tie the knot?”

“no. After listening to Master’s meeting, Master made mistakes, but Congressman Hwa also found many suspicious things. That’s why I’m thinking about it these days.”

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