49 Times Left, Master! (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 24

I was completely relieved by Seon An’s positive response.

I’d already been struggling with what to do after the 13th Hwang Ja stole my list. Now, he no longer seemed like a slippery friend, but one shining with loyalty.

Afraid Seon An might change his mind, I showered him with the most flattering words I could muster.

“I’ll figure everything out myself and create a chance for you and Her Highness the 9th Hwang Nyeo to meet by coincidence. I’ll act like a fool then, so you just behave well enough to stand out by comparison.”

“Will it really be easy to create such an opportunity?”

“We’ll just have to try.”

Would the Emperor help if I asked? He probably wouldn’t. Anyway, I’ll have to rack my brains as hard as I can to find a way.

But then Seon An suddenly took a sip of tea, his expression turning ambiguous.

“What’s wrong?”

Fearing he might change his mind, I blurted out in sudden panic. Don’t do this, my friend.

Still holding his teacup halfway up with both hands without setting it down, Seon An hesitated before asking,

“Didn’t you say before that your younger sister admires me?”

Ah. Back before my regression, I’d mentioned something I’d heard from Seon An and nearly drew suspicion. I’d escaped that situation by using that as an excuse. Had I claimed then that I didn’t associate with Lin Hwa?

He’d seemed utterly indifferent at the time—had he actually been thinking about it all along?

Panic struck me again. Oh no—if Seon An has feelings for Lin Hwa, what should I do?

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