Lady of YeonSung (Lisrene)

Chapter 22

Written prayers wishing for an auspicious new year were posted everywhere. The SangSuh official, Ahn Ho, came out to the front gate to greet the imperial prince.

"It's been a while."

Lisa got off his horse and lightheartedly greeted the official. Ahn Ho laughed softly and replied.

"I heard of your victory in the western provinces. You've truly done so much for the security and peace of the people."

"Enough with the flattery. I know that Father Emperor ordered you to tell me to stop chasing after the Heukra. Did you think I wouldn't know?"

"You're always so engrossed in your endeavors, so he's just worried about you."

"Have you still been unable to find any signs?"

"I haven't seen anything. Thankfully, nothing strange has occurred lately."

Was it truly something to be thankful for?

Lisa stiffly shut his mouth. Whether they caught the Heukra or not, it would be a problem.

Was this truly how it would end?

It was as if they'd buried a bomb in the sand. It didn't feel completely safe.

"I see that there are a lot of carriages. Do you have guests?"

"I heard that my wife is preparing for the new year."

In the Silver Nation, women would often gather together and make small dolls out of clay and pine clippings and put them outside their doors as a way to greet the new year. By doing so, they hoped to send out the chill of winter and bring in a good year. The ladies' laughter flowed into the courtyard.

The SangSuh official guided Lisa into the study. The study was neat and dignified. It suited its master, a man who held one of the highest positions in the nation.

Since he was a man who liked to read, the study was filled with books. Ahn Ho's household was one of the oldest noble houses in the Silver Nation.

The fact that this man was a supporter of this imperial prince instead of the Crown Prince was a godsend. If it weren't for him, no one would be able to depose the Crown Prince.

"I still haven't finished the book on Baran that you lent me last time."

"Doesn't it have so many intricate characters? There are still unknown inscriptions on pieces of bone, so it will take a long time to interpret."

"But if you continue to read them, there are quite a lot of amusing stories. I'm currently comparing them to the historical records I have, and I have to say that I'm enjoying my time reading them. There are also many people in my house who have a good knowledge of history."

Rattle. The wooden door of the study opened. The gentle scent of tea mixed with the soft fragrance of a maiden wafted into the room.

Lisa intuitively knew she was the SangSuh official's daughter. He didn't raise his head. The woman carefully placed the teacups in front of them.

The SangSuh official merely smiled in satisfaction, but he didn't betray his true intentions. However, anyone in this situation would know that he was trying to show off his daughter.

In the Silver Nation, a household never showed their women to strangers. The woman in question was an incomparable beauty, and her looks wouldn't lose no matter where she went. Lisa could see why her father was so proud of her.

But that was it. Lisa merely glanced at her before turning his head away. While others might think he was being shy and polite, Lisa knew that he felt nothing for her.