Lee Yeong placed the marker over a smaller district near the northern border and answered without hesitation. "Gwanbuk County. It is one of the poorest border districts in the province, and there is very little commercial influence there for his family to exploit."
Seon Jeo leaned over the map to examine the location, and the faint amusement in his expression suggested that he understood exactly why the king had chosen it. "Governor Seo will consider that a punishment."
Lee Yeong rested his palm against the map and looked at him calmly. "Then perhaps he should consider why an official who has enjoyed a wealthy district for years is suddenly being asked to govern people who have almost nothing."
Han glanced toward the appointment papers that Jo Tae-won had brought into the room. "And who will take his position?"
Jo Tae-won picked up the document and unfolded it, already recognising the name written across the top. "Yoon Seong-jin?"
