Chapter 40 The Magistrate (1/2)
”Who were those guys?” Arran looked at Jiang Fei with so, he wasn't too worried about hi Fei
”They're fro Clan,” she replied ”Froet an audience with Uncle Bear for the past ht they could use me to force Uncle Bear to see theust
”Are you okay?” Arran asked
”I a to cause so the more powerful factions within the clan, and they ant compensation for what you did”
”The little bastard had it co He was confident that Lord Jiang would protect him if necessary, but even if that weren't the case, he would not let somistress,” Captain Wu said uncomfortably ”I'm supposed to arrest you, but…” He hesitated for a 's estate if you wish”
”No,” Jiang Fei said firmly ”That would cause problems for you Uncle Bear can protect us, but you can't afford to make ene mistress” Relief was clear on the ratitude ”I have already sent word to Lord Jiang Once he learns of this, I'm certain the matter will be resolved quickly”
From his expression, it was obvious that he could not wait to have soe of the situation
”Where are we going?” Arran asked They had been walking for a while already, with Arran, Jiang Fei, and Captain Wu in front, and half a dozen guards following soistrate's mansion,” Captain Wu said ”Norht, but…” He gave Arran and Jiang Fei a frightened look
They arrived at the Magistrate's mansion a short while later Captain Wu said soate, whose faces iate
Inside, they found a large, quiet courtyard, surrounded by a sober but tasteful wooden building The courtyard itself was e pond and several carefully triht, the place more resembled a temple than it did aold man in an ornate yellow robe stepped into the courtyard He was short, barely reaching Arran's shoulders, and his expression was filled orry Arran understood that this istrate
”Captain Wu,” the old man said, ”could you tell me what happened?”
As Captain Wu explained the earlier events, the old man anxiously knitted his brows ”Oh dear,” he said several ti Fei
”I'm terribly sorry about all of this,” he said after Captain Wu had finished his explanation, while looking at look at Arran and Jiang Fei
He turned toward Captain Wu, and said, ”You and your men can leave I don't think there'sto escape” With an aard laugh, he added, ”Although that would save us all quite a bit of trouble”
Captain Wu and his er involved in the proble Fei with a troubled look ”I a,” he said, ”and I really am terribly sorry about what happened” This was the second tiized in as many minutes, and Arran wondered just why the oldlooked around anxiously as if tothes… ever since they arrived, they have been causing all kinds of trouble”
”What kind of trouble?” Jiang Fei asked, her expression thoughtful
”I will tell you over dinner,” Magistrate Huang said Again he looked around anxiously, as if he was afraid that so in
They followed the oldhall As they sat down, several servants appeared, pouring the down so only eating a few bites, spendingFei
Finally, he spoke ”You wanted to know about the trouble the city has seen of late?”
Both Arran and Jiang Fei nodded
”It all began when the Redstone delegation arrived a , but like ate I didn't thinkrarely sees visitors — but afterward, they started to cause trouble”
”Cause trouble? How?” Jiang Fei asked, a deep frown on her face
Magistrate Huang let out a deep sigh ”At first, it was lihts Then, they started to inti Clan, even challenging people to duels” He shook his head ”It's al for trouble”
”Why haven't you done anything?” Arran asked
”Me?” The old man looked baffled ”You think I would interfere?”