Chapter 342: Fate (5)
Elder Eunuch Wi, head of Dongchang, and General Meng left right after entrusting Unmirang to us.
They wore relieved expressions, as if a great burden had been lifted now that Hwa-eun had recruited her faster than light.
Though she was a low-ranking palace maiden, it was still best to hide her as far away as possible in case her identity was ever revealed. The Tang Family compound was a place where once you entered, you didn’t leave—so there was no better place for secrecy.
Before departing, the two of them even handed Unmirang a pouch of money.
Though they were leaving her in our care, it was clear they still felt guilty.
After all, she ended up like this while helping them, and this seemed like their way of easing that burden on their hearts.
"We're sorry, child. To think that by helping us, you’d end up cast out of the palace."
"It’s alright. If I could be of service to His Majesty one last time, then I have no regrets."
As expected, Unmirang was a woman of extraordinary loyalty—there wasn’t even the slightest hesitation in her voice. It truly felt like she meant it without a single regret.
The two elders then each offered her a pouch.
"Such a child should have remained in the palace, serving the Emperor. The Tang Family will treat you well, but consider this a gift from us—keep it safely, and use it for your family when you marry someday."
"I-I didn’t help expecting anything like this..."