Chapter 333: Emperor (5)
General Maeng and his son stepped outside together, and shortly afterward, two men entered the Jinmusa’s office—men who practically had “I’m a eunuch” stamped on their foreheads.
They were older, with features blending masculinity and femininity into something distinctly androgynous. Their green official robes and round caps had no wings, and their glossy, clean-shaven jaws immediately stood out.
Just from their appearance, it was clear—they were eunuchs.
What is this? Did things go wrong out there?
The eunuchs had supposedly come to take me away, and I flinched.
But General Maeng and his son had just assured me they’d take care of it and send the Dongchang folks back.
「“Don’t be scared, Young Hero So. Seems the Dongchang is just here to protest that we got to you first. But there’s no need to hand you over. The Dongchang and the Imperial Guard are evenly matched in authority—they can’t give us orders.”
“Right, my boy. You startled so easily. My son and I will handle it, so just relax and finish your tea. The Dongchang? Hah.”」
They’d said that since the Imperial Guard got to me first, the Dongchang had no claim.
But now here they were, entering the office—with expressions and body language that told a different story.
I could only stand there awkwardly, unsure of what was about to happen.
“Please, take a seat,” said General Maeng.