Chapter 45
When Hwa Eun-wol glared at him, Dokgo Han, feeling displeased, retorted like this.
“Can you stand by that statement?”
“If you’re willing to take responsibility, you must have something interesting to say. Go ahead.”
“I’ll wager ten thousand taels of my personal fortune that the winner will come from either the Martial Alliance or the Emperor’s Council. The notary will be Namgung Wi, who’s on bad terms with me. What do you say?”
As Dugu Han placed his wager, Hua Yue responded, fluttering her fan.
“Ten thousand taels? Let’s add another ten thousand on top of that—make it thirty thousand taels. I’ll also appoint Namgung Wi as the notary, since we’re not on good terms either. Seems Namgung Wi is a useful man after all.”
Dugu Han chuckled.
“Does the Hua family have that much spare cash?”
“Why are you suddenly worried about me? I’m the head of the household.”
Dokgo Han, who had yet to be recognized as the successor, rose with a look of sheer fury and glared down at Hwa Eun-wol.
“Prince Hwa, thanks to you, I have even more reason to strive harder. My thanks.”
“Not at all. I wish you luck.”
Dukgo Han grabbed his sword and turned to leave, leaving these words behind.
“Better get your money ready.”
Watching Dugu Han fan himself as he walked away, Hua Enyue smiled.
‘What a pain. You bastard.’
Hwa Eun-wol also staked everything on this gamble. While Dokgo Han and Namgung Wi seemed manageable, Dan Woo-seong’s end was unpredictable, making it a gamble to jump into.
