The Secret Night at Unyeon Palace (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 29

“When did you arrive? If you were here, you should’ve called me.”

Woon wiped the sweat from his brow and called out to Prince Seongwon, who was lost in thought.

Had he become overly sensitive? Lately, Prince Seongwon’s gaze toward him felt strangely irritating.

“I came here since you weren’t in the private residence. Hyung Nim, have you heard the news? That Tae Seong Merchant Group is purchasing over half of the seafood consigned to the inner palace.”

“I’ve heard. What’s the problem with that?”

“If they were just purchasing, what issue would there be? The rumor is that Tae Seong Merchant Group will handle *all* seafood entering the palace.”

“So what?”

“Will Choi Man Seok of Jindo Trade Guild stay idle? He’ll move the Chief State Councillor to destabilize Tae Seong Merchant Group. Given your close ties with its Head Merchant, how could you possibly remain uninvolved?”

What exactly was Prince Seongwon trying to say?

Though his words sounded concerned, they carried a sharp edge. Woon furrowed his brow, genuinely baffled.

“They’re supplying the court with top-grade seafood at low prices—under what justification could anyone possibly block Tae Seong Merchant Group!”

Until now, Jindo Trade Guild, backed by the Chief State Councillor, had committed all manner of abuses and amassed huge profits.

Most powerless merchants had no choice but to suffer in silence.

“I also heard that, aside from the highest-grade seafood, Tae Seong Merchant Group sells the rest to local merchants at rock-bottom prices. Everyone benefits—so what exactly is the problem?”

Prince Seongwon, who had been silently listening, stiffened at this.

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