The Anarchic Consort c1-1376

by Warring Young Seven

  "I was just reminding Lord Wei, so that you won't make the wrong judgment, spraining your ankle." Since it was a head-on battle, Magistrate Liao no longer cared anymore. He turned to the rest of the imperial officials that were from various provincial capitals and said, "I heard that other than the Liu family, there were two other families that have accused Yan Dazhao of his behavior. However, they regretted spreading rumors behind Yan Dazhao's back, and they have come to the yamen to rectify Yan Dazhao's name."

  Upon hearing this, Helian Wei Wei furrowed her eyebrows.

  Magistrate Liao smiled when he saw her expression, seeming exceedingly confident.

  Ha, it's too late to worry now!

  He wanted to see how this Wei would react when she was being 'shoved by everyone'!

  The imperial officials from the provincial capitals were also cooperative, "Since there are other witnesses, summon them for interrogation."

  "Yes." The yamen runner lowered his head respectfully and quickly escorted the two families forward.

  Magistrate Liao was beaming. "All of you don't have to be afraid. Just tell us what you know."

  The two families dared not hold up their heads. They kneeled on the floor without looking at Helian Wei Wei in the eyes, speaking weakly, "We misunderstood Old Master Yan. Previously, life was very difficult because we did not have any harvest. Old Master Yan pitied us and took Xiao Ju and Xiao Cui in. First of all, he liked them; secondly, he could offer us some help as well...."

  Chapter 481 - The Upcoming Ultimate Move

  "That was not what they said previously!" Chen Liang who was standing in the crowd clenched his fists. He honestly did not understand. They were the ones who looked for Boss and pleaded to be justified. However, they were also the ones who put Boss in a difficult position now!

  Don't they know that the whole case will be overturned after saying that? Boss will also be overpowered by that Liao!

  The handsome face of Little Seventh Prince had turned grave too. He squinted his tiger-like eyes as if he was prepared to start a fight, given any changes happened!

  The hall had given way to an uproar due to the sudden change in the witnesses' statements.

  "Out of the three families, two had admitted that they had framed Old Master Yan. Seeing this, it's very likely that Old Man Liu had lied."

  "Who knows? I think these things would not be possible if it was one-sided. Look at that Liu girl. She's so seductive at this young age. Maybe she was the one that initiated the move!"

  "Previously, when Old Master Yan had bought grains from their family, Old Man Liu did not overreact. Now that the harvest is bad, this incident surfaced. It's definitely a scheme!"

  Mockeries and insults were like an ocean of waves targeted at the father and daughter of the Liu family.

  Liu Yin's eyes were red upon hearing the comments. Her whole body was shaking. She could feel the chill sprouting from the bottom of her heart.

  Could it be that it was usually the case in everyone's eyes?

  She still could not forget the first time when she was dragged to the Yan Manor. She tried so hard to escape from that place, staking her life on the line. Even now, she would still have nightmares at night, dreaming about that day.

  She was clearly the victim. Why would everyone find fault in the girls instead of punishing the heinous perpetrator, whenever something like this happened!

  Was this what justice and righteousness meant?

  Then she would rather not have it!

  This was the first time Liu Yin felt so helpless. As she was about to give up, an indolent and clear voice rang in her ears, "Folks, you speak of things so harshly. Aren't you afraid that one day when your daughters were harassed, they would be insulted and ridiculed as well?"

  Helian Wei Wei's words were like a silencer in the crowd.

  In a blink of an eye, the ones that were criticizing the Liu family all sealed their mouths. They then exchanged glances among themselves.

  They quickly averted their gazes, but embarrassment was more or less shown on their faces.

  Nonetheless, there were some that were obstinate, "If I had a daughter like that, I would have strangled her the moment she was born, so she wouldn't embarrass me in the future!"

  "Then, I do feel sorry for your daughter," Helian Wei Wei set her gaze on that person, "Even animals know that they shouldn't harm their children. You, on the other hand, not mentioning the fact that you wouldn't help your daughter, you even want to rub salt on her wounds if she were to be bullied. Well done!"

  The person in question turned red, but still persisted, "That, that's because she did a shameless deed!"

  "I clearly understood the character of Liu Yin. The case is not finalized yet but you ran your mouth," Helian Wei Wei gave a cold laugh, "What motive do you possess?"

  Magistrate Liao who had paid the villagers to spread rumors was worried that he would be exposed. Thus, he stopped Helian Wei Wei from continuing, "Lord Wei, you are thinking too much. The villagers were just giving their opinions, but you take them so seriously. Indeed, some people look honest on the outside but are actually involved in some dirty businesses." As he said this, Magistrate Liao glanced at Yan Dazhao, "Yan Dazhao, let me ask you. Did Liu Yin say anything to you privately?"

  "Every time she followed her dad to the Yan Manor to deliver grains, she would dress very inappropriately, always looking at me," Old Master Yan pretended to sigh deeply, "Forget about it. I have seen many whores who expect a monument of their chastity. I don't want to be on the same page as them..."

  "You're lying!" Liu Yin could not take it anymore. She charged toward Old Master Yan as if she had gone mad. She just wanted to die together with the world's most disgusting sc.u.m!

  Nevertheless, before she managed to reach Old Master Yan, the yamen runners blocked her!

  Yan Dazhao was beyond surprise, genuinely worried that she would scratch him. He scolded coldly, "Crazy woman." He then held up his head to look at the imperial officials that were present for the interrogation, "My lords, you must do me justice. Someone had come up to testify that they had framed me, but Lord Wei only believes in this woman. Haha, who knows if he was bewitched..."

  With that, Yan Dazhao had clearly conveyed his meaning. He was implying that there was something between Helian Wei Wei and Liu Yin!

  "Yan Dazhao!" Liu Yin knew how nasty this man was, yet she never thought that he would be that despicable!

  Even though she had not studied much, Liu Yin knew that if everyone believed him, although she could die to prove her innocence, it would completely ruin Lord Wei's future!

  Were the imperial officials from the provincial capitals all blind?

  It was obvious that Yan Dazhao was the one with a testimony that could not stand scrutiny. Why did they not stop it? Instead, they just let him frame Lord Wei!

  Yan Dazhao turned to look at Liu Yin. His eyes were gleaming with delight and scorn, "Even though this girl had tried to win my favor, if Lord Wei liked her, I would let you have her. Why is Lord Wei making things difficult for me?"

  "You!" Liu Yin was still young after all. In addition, no matter who it was, anyone would be apoplectic with rage if the truth was overturned. Liu Yin was furious that she felt dizzy!

  Magistrate Liao was contented when he saw this. He sat on his seat and casually drank his tea.

  The imperial officials from the other provincial capitals did not speak as well. They let Yan Dazhao defend himself in court.

  Their thoughts were simple. Was there even any need to judge such cases?

  It was just a farm girl who was wronged and unwilling to be the mistress of Yan Dazhao.

  This Wei guy just had to make such a big fuss. He should check his reflection in the mirror.

  They never liked subordinates that had no manners. Coincidentally, it was a good chance to give him a warning, so he would not always get ahead of himself.

  He thought he had the capability, but in the end, he was still suppressed by Magistrate
Liao.

  Ha, after this Wei has fallen, maybe there would be a possibility again to build the roads.

  They could not go back empty-handed. They at least had to show some results to the governor.

  However, Governor Chen who was standing in the crowd was beyond distress…

  Chapter 482 - Suppressing Wei Wei?

  Governor Chen wanted to go out but was afraid that the timing was inappropriate.

  If he stayed, it would leave those fools on the path to their doom!

  Governor Chen rubbed his swollen temples and unconsciously looked at His Highness' face.

  A single glance caused chills to rise from the bottom of his heart.

  At that moment, he knew that his old subordinate was beyond saving. It might even drag him, the governor of three provinces, down.

  In the great hall, Helian Wei Wei released her clenched fists and coldly chuckled at Old Master Yan, "Yan Dazhao, your capability of turning facts the other way around is really beyond imagination." As she spoke, she stared right ahead with her burning eyes. "Since everyone is so curious as to why I am so concerned about Miss Liu Yin's matters, I will now tell you the reason. When I first came to Fuping County to accept my official duty, I saw two big fellows dragging a lady into Yan Manor. The lady was crying her lungs out but no one dared to step up and stop them. Now let me ask you all, if Miss Liu Yin was really fond of Old Master Yan, why didn't she enter Yan Manor happily but was dragged into it?"

  The crowd went silent after hearing what she said.

  "S-She stole silver from Yan Manor! That's why I sent my men to capture her," Yan Dazhao explained anxiously!

  Helian Wei Wei then looked at him with a teasing gaze. "Yan Dazhao, if you really married a concubine who loves you the same, why would the concubine steal your silver? Based on your claims, Yan Dazhao, aren't you a generous person?"

  "I, I… She was tempted by money!" Yan Dazhao guiltily puckered his lips. "This woman of easy virtue might have hooked up with an Adonis and felt that the silver I gave her wasn't enough, so she wanted to grab more to spend it with another man!"

  "Yan Dazhao, you! Why don't people like you drop dead!" Liu Yin shouted her lungs out.

  Everyone could see her pain, the civilians were looking at each other and their gazes at Yan Dazhao showed doubts and anger!

  Yan Dazhao was not bothered at all, instead, he seized the opportunity to attack Liu Yin. "My lord, please control this crazy woman. She has always hated me, I am really afraid that she would hurt me. Look at her, she looks like she wants me dead."

  The imperial officers from the provincial capital cleared their throats but said nothing, they only reminded Magistrate Liao with a gaze, signaling him to tell Yan Dazhao to control himself.

  Magistrate Liao also knew that it was not good to stir up a ruckus, so he was about to stop Yan Dazhao.

  However, Helian Wei Wei smirked, without delight in her eyes, "Yan Dazhao, you are really the most shameless person that I've ever seen. How could you simply accuse people with a fake story? I really want to see who gave you the courage to do so!"

  "I don't have that kind of courage." Yan Dazhao glanced at Helian We Wei coldly. "Did you forget, Lord Wei? Someone has proven that I was framed just now, why are you now accusing me of making up stories to frame others? I think you are the one with a problem, Lord Wei."

  Upon hearing what he said, Liu Yin turned around and looked at the person who knelt on the ground. "Xiao Cui, do you guys really plan to let Lord Wei be a scapegoat for your sake? Who was the one who begged Lord Wei and asked Lord Wei to right the wrongs for our justice? Have you all forgotten?"

  The girl named Xiao Cui quivered, her head lowered even further down as if she dared not speak at all.

  Chen Liang wanted to leave the place so badly but when he arrived earlier, his boss told him to observe from aside without causing trouble.

  But now, would he just simply stand aside and watch those sh*tty imperial officials set up his boss to such a muddled state?

  "It's enough Lord Wei, don't try to think of ways to defend this Liu lady. If they really think that the betrothal money that I gave was too little, I'll just have to give more." As he spoke, Yan Dazhao with his bloated stomach looked down at Liu Yin arrogantly. His voice was filled with disdain as he said, "Tell me, how much silver do you want?"

  Yan Dazhao showed more and more smiles on his face, his eyes were filled with mockery when he looked at those people.

  They are just a bunch of poor people yet they wanted to fight him.

  They would simply overturn their own testimonials just because of some petty money!

  Moreover, he had slept with two to three of their daughters!

  "How about 50 silver? Is it enough?" Yan Dazhao mocked as he extended his hand and counted two silver notes before he tossed them at Liu Yin's face.

  Helian Wei Wei suddenly squinted her eyes; her voice was as cold as ice, "Yan Dazhao, I hereby warn you if you don't stop now, I will make sure your entire extended family and clan will be buried with you."

  "Lord Wei, are you feeling bad?" Yan Dazhao laughed, "Oh right, I remembered that Lord Wei did not come from a good background either. I bet you have never seen that much silver either right? Do you want me to show you more, Lord Wei?"

  "It is not necessary." Baili Jia Jue who was quiet throughout the whole trial spoke softly. He calmly glanced at the ones who were kneeling on the floor and then locked gaze with Yan Dazhao, "Lord Wei will never be interested in your petty money."

  Yan Dazhao was confused as to why he would feel such pressure from a mere private advisor. The feeling of suffocation as if someone was strangling his neck made his scalp numb, yet he had to proceed according to the agreed plan. So, he persistently said to Helian Wei Wei, "After talking so much, how can Lord Wei prove that everything you've done for Liu Yin is not because of your private affairs? Is it really good for a county magistrate to handle a case like this?"

  "Yan Dazhao is right." Magistrate Liao seized the moment and said with a heavy tone, "Lord Wei, please temporarily let go of this case. It is to avoid suspicion of tipping the scale to favor your relatives. Why not decide after the other lords have carried out their investigation and see whether you can still stay in Fuping County?"

  Helian Wei Wei looked asquint at Magistrate Liao, her eyes were glaring sharply. "Lord Liao, now the defendant is Yan Dazhao, not me. Besides, Liu Yin and I are clean. We have just known each other for two days, what kind of private affairs can we have? You are stopping me from working without any solid evidence? Lord Liao, have you considered the consequences?"

  Consequences? Magistrate Liao chuckled coldly, "I think it should be you, Lord Wei, who should consider the consequences. Telling you to pause your work is what the people wished. Moreover, didn't someone said that their previous accusation was to frame Yan Dazhao? Don't be so greedy, Lord Wei. Be careful that you might not be able to round this one up!"

  "My lord." Bali Jia Jue sounded so cold that it felt like his breath was white. He then fixed his icy gaze on Magistrate Liao.

  The look was extremely cold!

  It froze Magistrate Liao and at that very moment, Private Advisor Long's figure looked extremely familiar yet he was unable to recall the place he saw someone so similar before...

  Chapter 483 - Made A Comeback, Slapping The Face Hard!

  Baili Jia Jue only took a glance at Magistrate Liao before he shifted his gaze away. He then walked in front of Helian Wei Wei like a real advisor and said slowly, "Lord Wei, I hereby request to summon the witness that the yamen found into the hall."

  Helian Wei Wei looked at the wicked smile on the man's face and she too curled her soft lips up, "Permission granted."

  Baili Jia Jue turned around and his slender legs stood straight with eyes as dark as the night. The pressuring coldness swept over everything, "Men, bring in the two stewards from Yan Manor."

  As his voice subsided, four figures appeared together outside the yamen and every one of th
em was in black clothing. Their physique was so similar and with a push, the two stewards fell forward!

  Yan Dazhao's expression went pale instantly!

  "Why are you fellows here? Hurry up and get the hell back to the manor!"

  The two stewards' faces were swollen and bruised beyond recognition, their lips were quivering in pain and there were tears in their eyes. They too wanted to go back.

  But the men behind them were scarier than a demon!

  After the two stewards were exposed to bribing the witnesses, not only were they beaten up, their families too were under tight surveillance. If the two of them refused to appear on trial, the men would go after their families!

  Even if they really wanted to go back, they were afraid to do it!

  As Yan Dazhao saw the two stewards were frozen on the spot, he quickly strode over and grabbed the arm of one of the two!

  "Yan Dazhao!" Helian Wei Wei suddenly shouted and stopped his actions, her voice was clear and powerful, "What are you trying to do to the witnesses? Don't forget that you are standing on yamen grounds. Even if someone is supporting you, you should not cross the line."

  She was looking at Magistrate Liao when she said those words.

  Embarrassed by her stare, Magistrate Liao's face turned sour in front of the public. He had no choice but to shout at Yan Dazhao, "Where are your manners? Come back!"

  "But…" Lord Yan still tried to defend himself.

  Magistrate Liao's look deepened. He glared at the man fiercely before turning to Helian Wei Wei and said, "Lord Wei, do I need to remind you again? Due to the profound relationship between you and Liu Yin, you are not suitable to continue the trial or judge this case, please hand over the things that you've investigated and let the other lords from the provincial capital to make the decision."

  "The profound relationship between Liu Yin and I? What relationship is that?" Helian Wei Wei's glare was cold and she casually continued, "Besides, Magistrate Liao, didn't you see the witnesses who are kneeling there? You did not ask what they know yet you kept protecting Yan Dazhao with your authority and trying to stop me from continuing the trial. I think it is very obvious now who is the one with a selfish intention here!"