Chapter 374
While Sejong and his ministers were in the midst of a meeting in Geunjeongjeon, a group of eunuchs and officials entered.
“What is the matter?”
At Sejong’s question, the Chief Secretary approached a eunuch. After receiving a whispered report, he carefully relayed the situation to Sejong.
“Choi Man-ri is now outside Gwanghwamun, kneeling on straw mats and presenting a petition? For what reason?”
“It’s because of the Hunminjeongeum you’ve created, Your Majesty.”
Sejong’s face momentarily turned fierce upon hearing the Chief Secretary’s report. However, a sneer soon took its place.
“Hah! Choi Man-ri… His insight and integrity are indeed admirable. Yes, indeed they are.”
After uttering words that could be either praise or sarcasm, Sejong rose from his seat.
“I should go out to see. Let’s all go together. We should at least hear what he has to bark about, shouldn’t we?”