Chapter 371
“I’ve sent my men to the location you informed me previously. Guess what we have found. We discovered a courtyard full of weapons! Everyone will sentence Helian Wei Wei to death when they witness the scene,” Li Meng chuckled, “The Third Prince will not be able to defend her as well when he finds out about this! The amount of the weapons is enormous, even the Ministry of War does not have the right to forge this great number of weapons, not to mention a princess consort like her! I’m sure that this finding will land her in huge trouble!”
Li Meng narrated the entire incident confidently, reassuring Su Yan Mo that he did not do anything unnecessary but merely arrested Helian Wei Wei following the legitimate procedure. Anyone who privately owned this amount of weapons would be prosecuted regardlessly. On the other hand, he wanted to subdue Helian Wei Wei’s haughtiness with this episode. She needed to learn that she did not rule the Capital.
Satisfied with Li Meng’s information, Su Yan Mo grinned joyfully. The b*stard girl is only in her teens. Even if she’s really possessed, she, too, will not understand the regulations of the imperial court. I reckon that she’s still perplexed by the arrest.
“Let’s enjoy the tea,” Su Yan Mo poured Li Meng another cup of tea. She was anticipating to see what would happen to Helian Wei Wei in the future. Then, she planned to go to the Emperor, together with Guang Yao, to tell on her discreetly. Finally, Helian Wei Wei, the b*stard, was going to get walloped. Even the Third Prince could not save this disobedient woman who was planning to overthrow the reigning Emperor. This was a felony that was impossible to be exonerated.
It was a rare sight to see a pleased Su Yan Mo. Hence, Li Meng continued to pay blandishment. As they were engrossed in their chatter, Helian Jiao Er entered the room.
Panicked, Li Meng stood up hurriedly. His gaze lingered on Helian Jiao Er, studying her. This was his first time meeting his deity-like cousin.
He appeared earnest in front of her. Yet, Helian Jiao Er somewhat despised her distant cousin. In her opinion, they benefited from their relationship with her. Therefore, they managed to secure their current jobs.
She had always loathed him on sight. As he continued to insolently stare at her, Helian Jiao Er did not bother to even glance at him before she walked right past him and entered the hall. Suddenly, she overheard the conversation and found out that there was a boy beside Helian Wei Wei during the incident…
Immediately, Helian Jiao Er was dumbstruck. With her brows raised, she asked, “Is the boy you’re talking about bald?”
Li Meng’s cheeks were flushed red when his stunning cousin spoke to him. He replied, “Yes, that’s the boy. A little bald boy who was terribly ill-mannered! Indeed, only a brute can sustain in a slum. He, who is merely an uncivilized kid, spoke so arrogantly and rudely as he constantly tried to defend Helian Wei Wei. Therefore, I put him in the prison along with Helian Wei Wei!”
Upon listening to this, Helian Jiao Er’s expression changed abruptly, “Repeat what you’ve just said. What did you do to him?!”
“I arrested him. He was interrupting my work. Of course, I arrested him,” Li Meng never thought of this as a big deal.
Thinking that it was but a petty issue, Su Yan Mo tried to brush it off, “He’s only a poor apprentice for the smith. We can release him later after we compensate him with some candies.”
“Mother, he’s not a random child!” Helian Jiao Er’s hands were trembling as she spoke, “I’m unsure, but my intuition says that he is the Seventh Prince!”
Su Yan Mo’s heart skipped a beat. Yet, she tried to comfort herself by saying, “That’s hardly possible. How can the Seventh Prince be present at such a shabby place?”
“Mother, you have no clue about their relationship. Somehow, Little Seventh Prince loves to follow Helian Wei Wei around since they were at the academy. He must have followed Helian Wei Wei to the siheyuan too!” Helian Jiao Er’s face was painted in fear.
Li Meng’s forehead was now drenched in cold sweat. The Seventh Prince? I’ve put the Seventh Prince in jail?!
All of a sudden, he lost his composure completely and could no longer think straight. He sunk into the wooden chair as the cup in his hand fell on the floor. He was horrified.
Seizing the Seventh Prince was different from capturing Helian Wei Wei.
The Seventh Prince.
Biological brother to the Third Prince, favorite grandson to the Retired Emperor. He remembered vividly how the officials in the Capital were all badly tortured by him last year.
He was so unfortunate to run into the little demon king who had been missing for more than a year!
Now that he had captured the Seventh Prince, he would probably land Prime Minister Su in serious trouble, not to mention Madam Su…
I can’t stay here any longer!
I have to flee!
Yes, I have to leave the Capital as soon as possible!
Su Yan Mo threw a glimpse at Li Meng. She was panicked as well. He’s so brainless to have caught the Seventh Prince!
If she was inculpated, all her crimes would possibly be exposed!
Su Yan Mo’s hands clenched into fists. She was pondering on the matter. Before long, she came up with a solution, “Regardlessly, Helian Wei Wei has committed a felony for forging a huge batch of weapons in private. Even if the Seventh Prince was present, she is still at fault!”
Agreeing with her words, Li Meng nodded vigorously albeit his pale face. He stammered, “Madam Su, what do you suggest me to do?”
“Leave the Capital.” No matter what, Li Meng should not stay in the General’s residence anymore. Su Yan Mo stood up and warned him menacingly, “Don’t tell anyone that you’ve been here. You only made a mistake while you were working on your task. You have nothing to be afraid of even if you have accidentally arrested the Seventh Prince. Remember to stand firm, insisting that you only captured them because you were suspecting a rebellion from the group. As long as you confess nothing, they will not be able to punish you. You’re an intelligent man and you should’ve understood my words by now without needing more elaboration.”
“I understand. No worries, Madam Su. I’ll keep the confidences,” Li Meng answered before he promptly left the General’s residence.
Yet, Nangong Lie was still a step ahead as he had already obtained some information. Being part of the Offering Tribe, he was adept at achieving his goals with proscribed methods, “I’ve found the culprit. His name is Li Meng and he was transferred to the Capital from another place. I’ve sent my people to ambush him at his residence and will seize him instantly after he appears…”
Baili Jia Jue twitched the corner of his mouth, “His surname is Li, but not a Su?”
Nangong Lie was stunned. Naturally, he had discovered the relationship between Li Meng and the Su Family if he was able to identify the man. Initially, he intended to spare the Su Family as the imperial court had been in turmoil of late. He planned to punish them later after everything had settled down. However, he reckoned that Ah Jue had decided to treat this matter mercilessly and conspicuously after hearing his words.
With a hint of ferocity in his eyes, Baili Jia Jue said in a chilling tone, “The investigation should be thorough. Find out everyone who’s related to this man.”
Nangong Lie rubbed his nose as he thought to himself. He’s the real tiger. Even though Little Seven is willful and domineering during the fights, but Baili Jia Jue shows no lenience once he has locked his target. He has no intention to spare his enemy and is determined to vanquish him or her.
As a result, the investigation began and the entire Capital was involved. The place had turned into a complete bedlam as many stores were scrutinized.
Fortunately, the operation was evidently focusing only on some specific stores. The public was confused.
As the issue went on, many of the people had discovered the secret behind the mass arrest.
All of the stores that were involved were either directly or indirectly relevant to the Su Family…