The Anarchic Consort c1-1376

by Warring Young Seven

  The officers had to move to the left and right to let him suck in his belly.

  After everything was ready, Helian Wei Wei reached out with her hand, and knocked lightly on the Wang family's wooden door.

  Knock, knock!

  At that moment!

  Wang Ling, who was bowing to his parents, froze, and immediately looked at Old Lady Wang. "Mother!"

  "What are you anxious about, it's just somebody knocking on the door." Old Lady Wang frowned, but compared to Wang Ling, she was far more calm.

  Because she was sure that even if they wanted to investigate, she had that brat from the Zhang family as a scapegoat.

  She had nothing to fear!

  In comparison to the Wang mother and son, Yan Liu'er's face finally glowed with hope after experiencing total despair. She opened her mouth, trying to make a sound, even if it was only a weak sound.

  Old Lady Wang glowered at her viciously, her fingers quickly reached over to press the knockout drops she prepared beforehand onto Yan Liu'er's mouth and nose!

  Yan Liu'er reached her hands out, but they could only move a little before she passed out completely.

  On the other hand, Wang Ling was soaked in sweat. Of course he was afraid, especially when there was someone knocking on their door.

  Old Lady Wang looked at him fiercely. "Ah Ling, listen to Mother, nothing is going to happen. Liu'er had just disappeared, nobody will notice that so soon. It's probably someone trying to investigate the situation. Some officials came two days ago as well, right? They're just asking some questions, following protocol, if you act normal and answer all their questions, nothing bad will happen. Later when you open the door, ask why they are here, if they're here for investigation, open the door." Just then, Old Lady Wang paused as if she thought of something, she then continued, "If they say it's nothing, it means we might have a problem, so don't open the door…"

  Listening to Old Lady Wang's words, Wang Ling was still a little worried, but he knew how he should act.

  At this point, he could not turn back.

  He was a scholar-to-be, he must not get any dirt on him. Moreover, there had been three deaths already. If the officials find out anything, his mother would be beheaded!

  He must not let that happen!

  He simply had to follow his mother's instructions, and answer calmly.

  There would be no problems.

  Because nobody would relate the missing people with the Wang family.

  Wang Ling hastily wiped the sweat off his forehead with his sleeve. He took a deep breath, then bent to pick a book up from the wooden table before walking toward the door.

  "Who is it?" Wang Ling tried to let his voice sound as natural as possible.

  However, Helian Wei Wei, who was an expert in psychology, heard his real emotions through his uneven breaths. This Wang Ling was very anxious!

  Did something happen in the yard?

  Helian Wei Wei abandoned her words of a private visit, quickly changing her greeting. She spoke through the wooden door, "We're from the official authority, and we're here to look for information. We would like to have an interview with you about Zhang Yu…"

  Chapter 699 - The Quick Witted Wei Wei

  Once Wang Ling heard the name Zhang Yu, his nerves instantly relaxed.

  His mother had said, if anybody wanted to investigate this issue, Zhang Yu would be the prime suspect to the officials.

  These people truly came to investigate.

  He must present himself more naturally.

  Wang Ling's hand paused on the doorknob. He took a deep breath before opening the door.

  When he saw Helian Wei Wei and Baili Jia Jue standing outside, Wang Ling was genuinely startled, which made him raised his guard. "Why is it you?"

  The Secretary of State for the Ministry of Official Personnel Affairs wanted to say something, but Helian Wei Wei signaled for him to shut up with her left hand, then she explained, "Actually, we're not Feng Shui specialists but people from the official authority. The palace is taking this case very seriously, hence we were sent to visit you. We know the citizens are not willing to say a lot of things in case they get into trouble. But don't worry, we will act by the law no matter how influential the culprit's background is. This time, we're here late at night just to understand more about Zhang Yu's actual situation."

  After Helian Wei Wei spoke, Wang Ling's vigilance dissipated to nothing, and he hesitated, wondering whether to let them in.

  Just then, Old Lady Wang called from inside the house. "Ah Ling, let the two officials in, my conscience will not be clean if I don't clear some things up."

  Old Lady Wang had her own plans for letting them in.

  Firstly, if she did not let the officials in now, it would raise suspicion, and since her son was going to be a scholar, she could not let this minor thing ruined her son's reputation.

  Secondly, she could use this opportunity to continue directing the suspicion onto the second Young Master of the Zhang family.

  Thirdly, the Yan family would soon realize that Liu'er was missing. If the two officials were here, she would have an alibi.

  Then, nobody would suspect her for abducting Yan Liu'er. As for that girl, she was confident that she hid her well.

  That was why Old Lady Wang, who had the perfect plot, opened her mouth.

  Since his own mother had approved, naturally, Wang Ling had no objections. He moved aside to let Helian Wei Wei and Baili Jia Jue into the yard. After a moment of thought, he turned back and locked the wooden door.

  The loud noise made the Secretary of State for the Ministry of Official Personnel Affairs very uneasy.

  He had no idea what would happen in the yard, and now that the door was closed, he could not see anything at all.

  Moreover, the criminal this time might very well be a ghost.

  Could they handle it?

  Helian Wei Wei noticed Wang Ling's unusual movements and raised a brow, but did not say a word. She only shot a glance at Baili Jia Jue who was beside her.

  His Highness was still walking with as much grace and nobility as usual, as if whether the door was opened or closed meant nothing to him.

  Upon seeing this, Wang Ling felt some discomfort in his heart, even more than when he saw Zhang Yu.

  But this man before him was far too perfect to be judged.

  The aura he exuded was one he could never get no matter how hard he tried.

  Hah, he's just a little rich.

  Once I became a scholar, these officials from the Ministry of Official Personnel Affairs would be nothing compared to him!

  Thinking about this, Wang Ling straightened his back, leading Helian Wei Wei and Baili Jia Jue into the house gallantly.

  The house appeared normal, apart from being a little cold without a fire and slightly worn out, it was just like an average house.

  Helian Wei Wei did not let Blackie out, as his ghoulish aura was too strong, and he would alarm them once he came out, so she used her consciousness stream to ask His Highness who was beside her, "Do you smell anything?"

  Helian Wei Wei believed that from certain aspects, His Highness' sense of smell was sharper than Blackie's.

  His Highness, smart as he was, definitely understood her underlying meaning. He glared at her, and Helian Wei Wei immediately hide her hands in order to look well-behaved.

  This made Baili Jia Jue's day, even his tone of voice had a smile to it. "No."

  No? Helian Wei Wei frowned. Did she make a wrong guess?

  Old Lady Wang was very polite. After they came in, she stood up from her rocking chair. However, she could not be seen clearly due to the poor lighting.

  "The house is cold, and I did not boil any water. Please have a seat, my Lords. My Ah Ling has always been an honest boy, and he doesn't quite know how to befriend other people. I hope he did not offend you just now." Old Lady Wang spoke cautiously, like a normal citizen trying to please the officials.

  If it was not Helian Wei Wei who entered, but someo
ne else instead, they would definitely be deceived by her.

  This was probably the reason why after the first case of disappearance occurred, the officials did not notice any abnormalities with the Wang family even after they have searched every home.

  However, Helian Wei Wei noticed a tiny detail, which was her clothing. She was only wearing a thin blouse that normally suited early autumn. It looked so thin that it could not resist any wind.

  Before visiting, Helian Wei Wei had done her research on the Wang mother and son.

  Wang Ling was like a typical man with a humble background in this era. He would think that all the girls fancy other people because of their money. To him, the reason they did not fancy him because they do not see the potential within him. Although he seemed like a gentle scholar, in actual fact, his heart was constantly filled with jealousy.

  Then again, he was extremely filial to Old Lady Wang.

  Perhaps it was due to the early passing of Wang Ling's father, so he would always have Old Lady Wang on his mind.

  Despite that, Wang Ling had at least two cotton robes on, but he did not even give one to Old Lady Wang.

  And ever since Helian Wei Wei walked in, she noticed that Old Lady Wang had never once shivered from the cold at all.

  There was something in psychological study called behavioral observation.

  Anyone could lie with words or act through his expressions, but the reactions of the physical body could never be controlled, what it showed was what it was.

  From Old Lady Wang's behaviour, Helian Wei Wei could conclude that she was not in the least bit cold.

  That was the biggest abnormality, for her to not feel cold even though it was below negative ten degrees in the Capital!

  Helian Wei Wei narrowed her eyes for a moment. Concealing her feelings, she continued speaking to Old Lady Wang with a smile. "Old lady, don't be nervous, we're just here to understand the situation better. After all, in this alley, the family that knows Zhang Yu the best would be your Wang family."

  Old Lady Wang stood on the spot and sighed. "Regarding the Zhang family, we really should not say anything more. That day when the both of you were there, Old Lady Zhang also told you everything she could. The Zhang family and the Wang family has no affinity. We would not let any girls who've had a history with other men into our doors. I don't know about other things, but there's one thing that I've kept secret till now. Now that I think about it, it might be of some use to you…"

  Chapter 700 - You Want To Kill His Highness And Wei Wei? In Your Face

  "Oh?" Helian Wei Wei raised her eyebrows in interest and settled her gaze on a shred of pink cloth under a stool. The Wang mother and son would never wear clothes of this color. Someone must have been here just now!

  Helian Weiwei was analyzing the situation, but she did not forget to look into Old Lady Wang's eyes. She asked, "What is it?"

  "On the day that Ling'er disappeared, it seemed that she had an argument with second Young Master Zhang," Old Lady Wang said, bowing her head. "Actually, it's such a shame to say this as our Wang family had never done anything wrong. Wang Ling studied harder than anyone else, and he will definitely be successful in the future, but that Ling'er chose to follow Young Master Zhang. That day, the two of them quarreled. It seemed like second Master Zhang did not want to continue their relationship, and he told Ling'er that if she continued to pester him, then he will get someone to teach the Zhang family a lesson."

  Old Lady Wang did not say anything else after this. She knew that this was enough for the two officials in front of her to associate it with many things.

  Sure enough, Helian Wei Wei nodded and smiled. "Old Lady Wang, the incident you mentioned is very helpful to the case, we know what to do now."

  "My Lord, you must not tell the Zhang family that I told you this." Old Lady Wang even added these words as Helian Wei Wei got up, as though she was really afraid of offending the Zhang family.

  Helian Wei Wei's smile grew and she said meaningfully, "You can rest assured that I won't tell the Zhang family about this, they don't need to know."

  "That's good, that's good." Old Lady Wang seemed to be relieved, she nodded and said to her son, "Ah Ling, it's dark outside, show the two officials to the door."

  "Alright," Wang Ling responded and walked towards Helian Wei Wei.

  As soon as he got closer to the two officials, he saw a flash before his eyes, and the two-faced person grabbed his neck!

  Wang Ling paused and looked at Helian Wei Wei with an angry expression on his face. "What are you doing?!"

  Old Lady Wang was a little irritated by this sudden change. "My Lord, what does this mean? Why are you grabbing onto Ah Ling's neck?"

  Helian Wei Wei curved her lips up in a smile and said to Old Lady Wang, "Old Lady Wang, the time for acting is over. Your acting skills are wonderful and your mind is very clever, but no matter what you do, you will leave some traces behind. If you release the maidens you've caught, perhaps your son may still live."

  Of course it would be having their most precious thing in her hands.

  After all, she was not a good person when she was in modern times.

  Moreover, these were ancient times, she would just use whichever method that was most effective.

  The moment she saw the shreds of pink cloth on the ground, she had already made such a plan to seize Wang Ling in exchange for the hostages.

  The atmosphere in the room changed as soon as Helian Wei Wei said those words!

  The crisp cold just now had changed into an uncomfortable chill!

  A wind that came from nowhere blew Old Lady Wang's hair all around, the black spots and wrinkles on her deathly pale face were visibly terrifying. "I wanted to be kind to you all. But since you lot are so aggressive, there's no need for me to be friendly anymore. I'm warning you, you'd better let my son go, or else, it won't just be those girls, I'll make sure you won't get away with it as well!"

  A roll of thunder cracked through the skies, seemingly affected by this skyrocketing aura of resentment!

  The lightning struck down and the entire sky above the Wang family's courtyard turned completely black, as if something was slowly gathering there. A huge nest of mice ran past the corner. There was an indescribable fear and anxiety among the Secretary of State for the Ministry of Official Personnel Affairs and the officers who saw this scene.

  "The aura of resentment does not completely belong to her." Baili Jia Jue looked at the sky outside the window, and said indifferently, "Today is an overcast day, the Gates of Hell have opened to the fullest. The hostile ghosts that cannot be controlled by the netherworld will gather here at midnight, so we must find a way to prevent them from being infected. Otherwise, the netherworld will most likely close all the gates connected to the human world in advance, in order to control the source of infection, and even the Path of Reincarnation will be locked."

  Upon hearing that, Helian Wei Wei sliced Wang Ling's face with a silver knife that was hidden under her sleeves. She looked at Old Lady Wang calmly. "Okay, let's see which is faster, you summoning hostile ghosts, or my blade. The next slice might as well go straight for the throat. After all, human life is not important in your eyes."

  "You dare to hurt Ah Ling! Alright! Alright! Since you wish to die so much, I'll let you taste the feeling of being possessed by hostile ghosts! " Old Lady Wang roared, her voice sharp and scratchy. Her black nails stretched forward and the surrounding black fog molded together, rushing toward Helian Wei Wei!

  Old Lady Wang was more murderous than ever, even the black fog had more than doubled in size.

  The hostile ghosts were now obeying Old Lady Wang's orders, whoever she ordered them to possess, they would possess and kill the person immediately.

  Initially, she did not want to do anything to these two officials.

  After all, killing officials was not the same as killing ordinary people, it would definitely cause greater trouble.

  But she could not care so much anymore. These two
people gave her a very strong sense of danger, especially the shorter one, who was so clever that anyone would be terrified. Furthermore, that person had hurt her son, and that was simply unforgivable!

  No one could escape these ghosts. After they have died, she would let these hostile ghosts occupy their bodies first, then let them report everything about Zhang Yu.

  This way, nobody would know what had happened today!

  Everything was Zhang Yu's fault, it had nothing to do with their Wang family.

  Her son will also get married, and would become the top scorer without staining his reputation!

  Old Lady Wang was really smart and pensive, but what she did not know was that the two people standing in front of her were not ordinary people at all!

  As she thought about her perfect plan and smiled, the hostile ghosts who were rushing toward the two people seemed to be scared by something unknown, and they all stopped immediately!

  Old Lady Wang frowned, What was going on?

  She used her aura of resentment again, but she realized that those hostile ghosts were still afraid to come forward.

  At that moment, she noticed that the official who had not spoken a single word had curved his lips up into a smile. His eyes, as cold as the ice in winter, were shining with an unusual shade of gold!

  "Who the hell are you?!"

  Chapter 701 - Killed By His Highness Within A Second

  Old Lady Wang felt like something was beyond her control.

  The man did not even look at her. Instead, he turned his handsome face to the side, and bit the black glove on his hand. At that moment, an ancient Sanskrit hymn seemed to sound in the distance as black feathers slowly fell to the ground, one by one. Malevolence emanated from him, causing all the dark creatures to tremble.

  All Old Lady Wang saw was a flash of his silhouette, then in the blink of an eye, his hand had penetrated the hearts of five hostile ghosts. The hostile ghosts screamed as if something had burned them, after which they quickly dissolved into a pool of black water!