Chapter 489 - Dug Your Own Grave (1/2)
Translator: Larbre Studio Editor: Larbre Studio
In the War Dragon Empire, from the Retired Emperor to Eunuch Sun, there was no one that did not pamper the Little Seventh Prince.
When he was newly promoted to the Capital, he had heard from the people in the palace that the Retired Emperor was highly concerned about Little Seventh Prince. The Retired Emperor was desperately finding ways to feed Little Seventh Prince so that the latter would stop abusing the cranes in the palace.
Even though the Retired Emperor made those remarks, everybody could understand his abundant love for Little Seventh Prince.
Therefore, it would be better for nothing to happen to Little Seventh Prince in the jurisdiction under his control.
If not, even being beheaded a hundred times was not enough to pay for his fault!
Fortunately, his silly son had finally come around. It seemed like his son was on good terms with Little Seventh Prince.
Lord Chen soothed his chest, trying to breathe normally. In a mere half-day, his heart had gone through an extremely b.u.mpy roller coaster ride that had set him flying up and down.
“My lord, should we head over now?” The servant was delighted to see his young master again!
Lord Chen, the governor of three provincial capitals, pulled the servant back, “Hold on.”
Hold on? The servant could not understand his Old Master’s intention.
Lord Chen had spent years in the imperial court. As his beloved son was currently placed among the crowd that was present for the hearing, it was clear that His Highness was still unwilling to reveal his ident.i.ty.
If he were to go over now, it was very likely that people would recognize him, ruining His Highness’ plan – that would mean the end of his governor career.
Thus, he should just listen…
Even though that was what he told himself, it was difficult for him to calm down. He attentively listened to the commotion; his palms were sweaty.
On the other hand, Private Advisor Zhang recklessly opened his mouth, “Lord Wei, I humbly think that we need to collect various pieces of evidence for this case. Who could prove that Old Man Liu wasn’t lying?”
Upon hearing that, a smile formed at the corner of Helian Wei Wei’s lips. Toying with the jade pendant on her waist, her tone was casual as she called, “Private Advisor Long.”
Baili Jia Jue did not speak. He went over and he accurately landed a kick in between Private Advisor Zhang’s legs with his feet.
A loud crack resonated!
Private Advisor Zhang dropped to his knees on the ground, his face was agonizing in pain.
“This is nonsense!” Magistrate Liao shot up instantly. He glowered angrily at Helian Wei Wei, “Lord Wei, what place do you think the court is? How could you let your private advisor hit anyone as he wished!”
Baili Jia Jue turned to glance at him, his tone unwavering, “Before Lord Liao questions this, you should ask Private Advisor Zhang whether he understands the law of the court. The lord that is interrogating was yet to speak. Where did he get the authority to talk?”
Magistrate Liao choked on Baili Jia Jue’s words so much that his chest hurt. He turned to look at Private Advisor Zhang who had succ.u.mbed to the floor miserably; the fire in him was reaching a new height. “Even so, you cannot bash others! Is this how you act as a private advisor?”
“Lord Liao,” Helian Wei Wei cut him off, “I was the one who gave the order to hit Private Advisor Zhang. Sometimes, you need to discipline the people around you who know no manners. I am disciplining my subordinate, so Lord Liao shouldn’t have any problem with that, right?”
Upon hearing Helian Wei Wei’s words, everyone recalled that Private Advisor Zhang was the private advisor of Fuping yamen. Was that not under the county magistrate? There was no problem with a county magistrate disciplining his subordinates.
The imperial officials from the four provincial capitals that were sitting in the primary seats exchanged glances. They coughed slightly and said in a cold voice, “Does Lord Wei want us here to see you educate your subordinate?”