The Anarchic Consort

Translator: Larbre Studio Editor: Larbre Studio

Helian Wei Wei knew exactly what he was thinking. She curled her lips as said, “Before we begin the trial, I would like to ask General Liao a few things.”

“What is it?” Liao Qingtian replied indifferently. No matter what you ask me now, I will have my ways to punish you!

Helian Wei Wei stared at him while asking sternly, “Firstly, who gave General Liao the authority to release Magistrate Liao and the other criminals who are guilty of a serious crime in the imperial court?”

“The criminals who are guilty of a serious crime in the imperial court?” Liao Qingtian chuckled, “I have reviewed the case that Lord Wei was in charge of, the evidence you were referring to was merely fabricated by the private advisor of yours. After the verification from the other officers, we all believed that it should not be considered as evidence.”

The moment Liao Qingtian finished his sentence, the other officials spoke up for him, “General Liao is right, Lord Wei. Don’t just think of who to arrest, sometimes you should check if there are any mishaps in the course of your trials.”

“Therefore, do you all mean even if Lord Chen arrested the criminal himself, it still doesn’t mean that Magistrate Liao is guilty of charge?” Helian Wei Wei said calmly. “Lord Chen is the governor of three provinces appointed by the Retired Emperor himself with the duty to arrest corrupt officials. Even a three-year-old child would know a person should recuse from a trial as a family member, but General Liao has set Magistrate Liao free by your own will. Are you trying not to acknowledge Lord Chen or the Retired Emperor?”

“Lord Wei, please refrain from making false accusations in court,” Liao Qingtian warned her with a deep voice.

Helian Wei Wei smiled faintly, “Relax, General Liao. I’ve only asked you about one incident, why are you upset already?”

“Don’t be ahead of yourself, Lord Wei. I’m not upset. Instead, I’m just reminding you for what you shouldn’t speak of.” Liao Qingtian held his hands tightly under his long sleeves, but his tone was calm.

Helian Wei Wei ignored him and continued, “Secondly, the people from Bayview Seafood Restaurant dare to remove the seal by the yamen although it was just put up, while General Liao didn’t seem to be bothered and even hosted a party for your brother, Magistrate Liao to welcome all of the officials there. General Liao, perhaps my education qualification is low, please do not tell me you don’t know the meaning behind a yamen seal.”

“Speaking of which, I would like to ask Lord Wei too. Are you aware that your actions of closing down Bayview Restaurant before the verification of the incident have affected the provincial capital terribly?” Liao Qingtian said with indignation. “That is a hundred-year-old heritage restaurant of the provincial capital, many businessmen came just for the seafood at the Bayview Restaurant. Your actions have indeed caused a huge loss to the entire provincial capital.”

Helian Wei Wei raised her eyebrows. “General Liao does possess good eloquence, but since General Liao mentioned investments from businessmen, I have done some simple statistics and found that the provincial capital has no foreign investors anymore since four years ago. Therefore, I really don’t see how big an effect it will cause to the provincial capital by closing down Bayview Restaurant for inspection purposes. The only thing which could affect the impression of the businessmen toward provincial capital will be the Bayview Restaurant’s sky-high pricing!”

When Liao Qingtian heard her words, he squinted his eyes and smiled, “It seems like Lord Wei has a strong prejudice toward Bayview Seafood Restaurant. The entire provincial capital knows that Bayview Restaurant is well-known for its delicious food and affordable price, their prawns and crabs are the freshest. I think it’s not good for Lord Wei to spread false rumors in front of so many people about Bayview Restaurant in court.”

Liao Qingtian’s sentence had caused a ruckus right away.

“That’s right! Do you think you can simply defile the reputation of our Bayview Restaurant just because you are an imperial official? Ask anyone on the streets in the provincial capital and they would tell you that Bayview Restaurant is quality assured and it is a delicious eatery. Are you not worried that you would cause fury among the citizens for acting like this!” Shouts were heard loudly among the crowd, so loud that it seemed unreal.

Liao Qingtian caressed his moustache. “Lord Wei, you heard it too, these are the citizen’s thoughts. As an imperial official, you should not adjudicate the case out of prejudice.”

Helian Wei Wei lowered her gaze once she heard him.

Liao Qingtian assumed she was frightened, thus he smiled triumphantly.

Then, the sound of drums banging was heard!

A handsome man with a devilish vibe walked steadily into the yamen and said, “I am here to file a lawsuit against Liao Qingtian.”

The yamen was in a thorough mess only because of his few words.

The officials looked at one another.

The Retired Emperor who was drinking tea before his glance fell upon the man’s face. As he stared at him, his eyes flashed a hint of wisdom.

Hehe, the boy from the Hei family was here too.

It was rather unexpected.

What sort of scheme was Wei Wei plotting.

The Retired Emperor initially planned to seek justice for Helian Wei Wei, but he has changed his mind now…

Liao Qingtian furrowed his eyebrows as he regained his thoughts. “Sir, I think you have gotten this wrong, I, Liao Qingtian has never done anything that would harm the citizens.”

“You should know what you’ve done, let me tell you this, you are the one I intend to sue,” Hei Zhe smirked devilishly, and that sent him fuming!

Liao Qingtian had never met anyone who dared talk to him in such a manner, he really was unaware of the consequences!

Liao Qingtian grunted coldly and said loudly, “Who is this uncultured servant, how dare you defile me! Sentence him to 50 beatings, take him away!”

“General Liao!” Jiang Liuyun immediately walked in as soon as he heard someone was about to harm the second master. ” What crime did my master commit for you to punish him with 50 beatings?”

It was as if Liao Qingtian had lost his voice suddenly as he looked at Jiang Liuyun’s face dumbfoundedly, he then asked stiffly, ” Master?”

“Old Master Hei’s oldest grandchild,” Jiang Liuyun replied to him.

Liao Qingtian could not take it anymore, but he was unable to make any move yet.

The Retired Emperor asked calmly while he sipped on his tea, “Little Hei, what crime are you planning to sue Liao Qingtian?”

“He misused his position to order the City Defense Army to enter the city to murder someone in broad daylight!” Heize pointed at his own shoulder, “This injury is the evidence.”

Liao Qingtian was stunned, his face instantly paled!

How did this happen!

He clearly ordered the men to eliminate Old Lady Wang only!

How come Master Hei was injured by accident?

But the main thing is, why would Master Hei appear in such a place?

Perhaps he is just passing by?

Liao Qingtian felt like something was wrong!

Now, coming to think of it, they were taking way too much time. Even if Commander Wang decided to have fun, Zhang Xin would have been back with the news by now.

But in fact, Zhang Xin was nowhere to be found.

His guts and experience as an official told him that something went amiss!