Chapter 520: So Odd, Why Didn’t I See Third Brother?
Translator: Larbre Studio Editor: Larbre Studio
Helian Wei Wei knew Liao Qingtian would not send assassins to ambush the alley without a good reason.
There must have been something, or someone, that he wished to get rid of quickly.
She subdued the group of people and turned to ask Heize, “Second brother, what were they up to in here just now?”
“I think… they’re here for that old lady,” Heize paused, pointing toward the blind elder, before continuing, “They’ve always wanting to kill her.”
Helian Wei Wei’s gaze followed his finger to see an elder leaning beneath the gateway, her white hair was disheveled and her expression was bitter, it was unbearable for one to look at.
“Liao again! It’s him again! Oh, all redeeming Guanyin, if there’s truly a divine intervention, help this old lady, for Liao Qingtian to suffer the punishment he deserves, I’m willing to do anything, with all my heart!”
Hearing the old lady’s wailed, Helian Wei Wei moved a step forward. She placed down the rocket launcher she was holding and bent down beside the elder’s feet. “Granny, are you willing to follow us to the court?”
“The court?” The two words resonated like some beast to Old Lady Wang. She shrunk back and laughed bitterly, “What good would it make to go to such a place, it will only make the wealthy and powerful even more righteous.”
Helian Wei Wei heard the old lady Wang’s words and thought for a moment, “Granny, I’m the newly employed magistrate in charge of the Bayview Seafood Restaurant case. I’m aware that Liao Qingtian should be responsible for all these, so if you truly wish to bring up the case, follow me to the court. You needn’t worry, I will bring you justice.”
“The Bayview Seafood Restaurant! Could you really lay your hands on the Bayview Restaurant?!” Old Lady Wang grasped her hands vigorously as if she wanted Helian Wei Wei’s to give her an affirmation!
Helian Wei Wei did not hesitate. She gripped her hand and said, “I promise.”
“Fine then,” the old lady Wang’s voice deepened. It was hard to tell about her past from the way she responded. “I shall go with you immediately.”
Heize stood aside and laughed, “Granny, for you to be trusting her completely, aren’t you afraid that she would sell you out?”
Old Lady Wang shook her head. There was humor in her tone, “Young chap, I may be blind in the eyes, but my heart isn’t. Such a scene that you all made just now, and for you alone to hold out for this long, it was just to protect this old lady. Since you wish to investigate the Bayview Restaurant case, regardless of what the results may be, but merely for the sake of your protection today, I shall follow you to the confrontation!”
Upon hearing this, Heize and Helian Wei Wei exchanged looks with each other. They both saw respect in one another’s eyes for Old Lady Wang.
For such an elderly with an unyielding upright spirit, she was worthy of respect…
Bang!
Following a series of drum rolls, the court gates opened wide.
The court runners held their wooden rods and stood orderly on both sides as they shouted, “Wei… Wu!”
This case would be different from any other in the past.
Not for anything in particular, but for the very fact that the audience hearing this trial had an overly significant background!
At first, most of the officers were unaware that the Retired Emperor would be coming, they knew only that Elder Helian would be listening.
Now that they saw the Retired Emperor sitting on the stands like an unmovable God, many felt their legs gave way. They intended to go over but were frozen in their positions by merely a glance from the Retired Emperor.
Eunuch Sun spoke, “All lords here, please take a seat. It’s almost time, the trial is of utmost importance, and the Retired Emperor doesn’t carry that many rules along with him.”
The meaning was clear enough, he was telling them to skip the protocols.
Elder Helian chuckled as he smoothed over the situation, “Since Steward Sun said so, let’s take our seats.”
“Yes, sure!” The other officials would not dare to give any other objections, so they took their respective seats, though their bodies were stiff and they dare not touch the tea before them.
Liao Qingtian arrived late by comparison, though he was still not late for the trial.
The one who had yet to arrive was Helian Wei Wei, she was still on her way.
Liao Qingtian saw this as an opportunity, he then glanced at Lord Xu sitting next to him.
The two exchanged glances. Lord Xu caught the signal and shook his head while speaking disappointingly, “This Lord Wei, even if he usually doesn’t take things seriously, how could he be this careless today?”
His volume was not considered loud, but it was purposely made audible to the people surrounding the Retired Emperor.
It was right to do so. Elder Helian stroked his white beard as he took a sip of hot tea.
The Retired Emperor did not show much expression, wise enough such that others were unable to identify his emotions.
The servants were already used to this, so none of them were expecting this one comment would cause the Retired Emperor to do anything about Wei. The important thing was for him to hear what they said.
Then, the Retired Emperor would more or less carry a substandard impression of Wei, and this would make things much easier afterward…
Liao Qingtian was really scheming on purpose, Eunuch Sun arched his eyebrows, which made him fee; even better.
For now, it seemed like their objectives had been achieved.
Heh, Wei Wei, you had brought this upon yourself!
“For an official of the imperial court to be this lax, this Little Wei, he’s too young after all.”
When Little Seven heard Liao Qingtian’s words from the side, he gripped his tiny fists tightly. If it wasn’t for his Imperial Grandfather who said that he mustn’t beat people up in court, or else he wouldn’t get his meat buns, he would’ve had his fists there already!
This Liao, how dare he dismisses Third Aunt, he really deserves a beating!
Speaking of which, why didn’t he see his Third Brother by now?
Once Third Brother arrives, he will be able to beat whoever he likes.
Third Brother mentioned before, if you are bullied, you must beat them up in return!
The Retired Emperor knew that his youngest grandson was close to exploding, so he gave the little guy a meat bun and stroked his bald head. When he returned his gaze to Liao Qingtian, there was a smudge of iciness in it.
Liao Qingtian still did not know that he had unintentionally offended the Retired Emperor once again. He held the teacup in his hand and laughed, “If Lord Wei still doesn’t turn up…”
“How unexpectedly for General Liao to miss me so much.” A plain tone sounded from the crowd beyond the court gates.
The commoners gave way automatically as Helian Wei Wei slowly strolled past. A smile played on her lips, her long robe fluttered, simple and plain as usual, the only difference from usual was that this time, she appeared with a half mask on her face.
Elder Helian furrowed his thick brows. Was it his misconception?
Why does he feel like this Lord Wei in front of him has a figure that seemed just a little familiar?
“Since Lord Wei is here, let’s quickly begin the trial. We’ve wasted a lot of time waiting for you.” Liao Qingtian purposefully made the matter sound severe to infuriate Helian Wei Wei. He thought that since Wei came from a remote area, surely he had not seen the Retired Emperor before. Once his emotions were unstable, he would probably be outspoken in his speech. By then, the Retired Emperor will detest him…