Holding the resignation letter close to his chest, Hwang Hee returned to Hanyang.
On the way back, he could hear the punishments handed down to his children.
"The criminals are so skilled at handling documents that many suggest they should be punished with document organization! However! Because of this, they cannot be entrusted with document organization! Send the criminals to the coal mines in Pyeongan-do and make them work for twenty years! Let them endlessly regret their mistakes while mining coal! Furthermore, confiscate all of the criminals' assets!"
Upon hearing the punishment decreed by King Sejong, Hwang Hee tightly closed his eyes.
"Fools... If they want to eat, they should at least not get caught..."
Once back in Hanyang, Hwang Hee immediately headed to the palace.
"This is Hwang Hee, the administrative officer."
"Let him in."
Upon entering the main hall, Hwang Hee bowed respectfully.
"What brings you from Wonji to this place?" "I wish to submit my resignation."
"Resignation?" "The faults of my children are my faults, so I seek to resign."
"Do you know that the crime of deceiving the king is a treasonous offense that carries collective punishment?" "Yes."
"Hmm..."
After Hwang Hee's response, King Sejong pondered for a moment and pointed to the scrolls piled beside him.