"Huh? This is a gambling house!? What are we doing here?" Sakura asked, slightly confused about why Gojin had brought them here.
Gambling houses were prohibited with strict laws against them, and when caught operating, they faced raids and severe punishment before being shut down. Anyone who dared to reopen would be executed. To avoid detection, establishments used various deceptive signs and names, often bribing officials to keep their activities under wraps. Common aliases included "Merchant of Dinners" and "Herbs and Women."
Gojin had quickly spotted the house. Je spotted the house from a distance, recognizing the subtle signs that hid its true thread. The worn sign hanging above the entrance, which read "Merchant of Dinners," was a common disguise for gambling houses in the era. He had seen similar establishments before and knew the tricks they used to evade the authorities.
