How Can a Soldier Be So Fair? (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 121

After Geon escaped from prison, the atmosphere in the palace grew restless.

The mood in the Queen’s sleeping quarters of the Junggungjeon, where Hee Kyung and Min Sang Ju had gathered, was not much different.

Amidst an unusually cold tension, Hee Kyung spoke sharply.

“How can a convicted criminal escape? How could the Royal Guard’s security be so negligent?!”

Their prepared plan had been flawless. They had even set the date for Geon’s execution—he was as good as a rat trapped in a cage.

Moreover, it was also a chance to eliminate Left State Councillor Ryu Lim, who had always supported Geon.

Yet, an escape? They had punished everyone responsible, but fixing the stable after the horse had bolted wouldn’t bring the horse back.

Min Sang Ju frowned deeply, rubbing his temples in frustration.

“We’ve already punished everyone responsible.”

“But will that bring the escaped prisoners back? We’d already set the execution date—it was only a matter of waiting for Prince Gwang Ho’s head to fall. How could you bungle it so badly when victory was within sight?”

Hee Kyung’s already sharp eyes narrowed further, her brows raised high.

She looked like a venomous snake in autumn, fully charged with poison.

She fixed Min Sang Ju with a piercing glare and continued.

“I also heard that the Commander of the Royal Guard has disappeared. If he starts talking carelessly somewhere, how do you intend to handle the consequences of your mismanagement?”

“As Your Majesty said, worrying won’t bring the fugitives back. We’ve already posted wanted notices nationwide and dispatched men to search—please don’t be so anxious.”

Read full content of this chapter on r e d c a t t y . c o m