How Can a Soldier Be So Fair? (Completed Main Story) - Side Story 1

“Now that everything’s done, shall we start heading back?”

Unaware that the letter he had handed to Yeon Woo was incorrect, Dae Bok moved off with a light step.

He had passed the civil service examination but abandoned his aspirations to become an official, disillusioned by the corrupt court.

However, his heart changed only after Geon ascended to the position of Crown Prince.

Lee Yul sought to strengthen royal authority through this crisis and restore the crumbling discipline of the court.

With Min Sang Ju’s remaining faction eliminated and corrupt officials thoroughly investigated and dismissed, a sprout of hope began to grow in a court once deemed beyond salvation.

Above all, the decisive reason that turned Dae Bok’s heart was Geon himself.

Crown Prince Yi Geon, who would become the next king of this land, had already shown the qualities of an admirable ruler since his days as a prince.

If Joseon’s future was to be with him, it was worth dedicating his very life to.

“Still, I never expected you to barge in like that.”

He hadn’t anticipated Yeon Woo suddenly asking about Cho Ah’s recent whereabouts.

Though, on reflection, it wasn’t even an extraordinary question—yet Dae Bok’s feet inexplicably went numb, and he flustered completely.

He had, after all, already planned to propose to Cho Ah.

He could have hinted something to Yeon Woo, but now was not the right time.

He intended to speak of marriage to others only after receiving an answer from Cho Ah herself.

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