Woof woof.
Since Tang Hye-seo did not stop it, the yellow dog continued to bark. Ji Yong-geon still wore a look of someone who couldn't grasp the situation. When Tang Hye-seo and I exchanged meaningful glances, his eyes grew sharper with displeasure.
But there was no trace of confusion or awkwardness. It seemed he hadn't the faintest idea that a strange dog had smelled opium on him. The escort agency was so quiet that the sound of barking spread high and wide.
Woof woof.
From somewhere, another dog with a deep bark joined in as if in response, making the atmosphere at the agency even more chaotic. Won Seo-gang, who had been watching, approached and asked subtly.
“It seems you’ve found something?”
“The weather is cold, so if we’re lucky, we might not have to come out tonight?”
“Hoh, is that so?”
As Won Seo-gang showed interest and was about to ask something, the door to the guest quarters burst open. The person who looked out to see what was happening was, surprisingly, Aunt. Seeing Tang Hye-seo and me gathered in front of the carriage, she immediately raised her voice.
“What is going on?”
“Hwang-ho has caught a scent!”
The distance was considerable, so Tang Hye-seo also replied in a loud voice. Aunt came out with all the Tang Clan members.
“What has this creature found?”
“It seems to have found the scent of opium.”
“Is that so?”