Chapter 513 - The Arrival Of The Retired Emperor, The Turning Of The Tide!
As soon as that was said, the extremely pleased Magistrate Liao began to welcome the imperial officials into the Bayview Seafood Restaurant.
Helian Wei Wei looked at his leaving figure and dusted her long sleeves in a leisurely manner as she lowered her head to laugh softly. Some people would really have to bear the consequences of their actions…
"Shadow." Helian Wei Wei lifted up her head, and with words as clear as crystal she said, "Have you recorded the names of whoever just entered Bayview Seafood Restaurant and was a part of this reception?"
The Shadow flitted past and respectfully knelt on the ground. "Yes, Lord Wei, they have all been recorded."
Those who served by the side of the Third Prince were indeed clever. The corners of Helian Wei Wei's mouth curved upward, "Send those records to your master, and tell him that I will be waiting for him outside."
"Yes." Before Shadow left, he could not help but take a second glance at Helian Wei Wei.
In this world, apart from Young Master Lie, there was probably no other person that could be so in sync with His Highness except for the Princess Consort.
Whatever His Highness did, she would be able to understand immediately and coordinate perfectly to complement his plan.
It was the luck of the War Dragon Empire to have the presence of such a Princess Consort!
Upon hearing this news, Governor Chen could no longer sit still, thus he immediately went to the yamen. His eyes were bearing the look of immense helplessness, "Princess Consort, it's no easy feat trying to close down this Bayview Seafood Restaurant. If we fail, we may just end up bringing ourselves more trouble than it's worth."
"Lord Chen, calm down first. The true progression of the matter has yet to be seen," Helian Wei Wei smiled lazily.
However, Governor Chen was still very worried and did not even drink his tea. "Princess Consort, you might not be aware of the origins of Bayview Seafood Restaurant. His Highness is definitely more clear about the intricate relationsh.i.p.s within it." Upon saying this, he paused as he looked around and asked, "Where is His Highness?"
Helian Wei Wei blew away the dust on the chessboard before placing a white chess piece upon it, saying unhurriedly, "He was taken by Liao Qingtian's men to prison. He should be resting inside there now."
Crack!
The teacup in Governor Chen's hand fell to the floor in a slip of his hand and shattered into five pieces.
"What, what are they trying to do? Is this an act of rebellion?!"
One could not blame Governor Chen for his anxiety, he was the governor of the provincial capital after all.
If anything were to happen to the Third Prince while he was in the provincial capital…
It was the War Dragon Empire's future Crown Prince they were talking about!
Have all these people gone mad?!
Even if they were unaware of the Third Prince's identity, they still could not go around randomly arresting people!
Compared to Governor Chen's agitated state, Helian Wei Wei was a picture of calm and peace, "Lord Chen, do you still remember what His Highness asked you before?"
Governor Chen was momentarily stunned but still managed to answer, "His Highness asked me how it would be possible to charge liability to a general of military achievement who threatens his peers. At the time, he had said to borrow force in attack."
At this moment, he saw Helian Wei Wei place the last white chess piece smack dab in the middle to form a complete ambush!
"To borrow force in attack where the target is not just Liao Qingtian," Helian Wei Wei gently smiled, "His Highness wishes to get to the root of the problem, that is why he took the initiative in letting himself be imprisoned."
The two words 'took initiative' struck Governor Chen suddenly as he immediately understood the plan.
If the Crown Prince was arrested, then not only would Liao Qingtian get into trouble, whichever corrupt officials across the entire provincial capital that were involved in this would be dealt with.
Even the Capital's Elder could be dragged into this and be punished.
Was this… was it possible that this was the Third Prince's true motive?!
After all, if the matter was a small issue of a mere restaurant charging ridiculous prices, it would never justify the Retired Emperor going after a decorated war general and would only incite the disappointment of other generals.
However, if the matter was a big one to the extent that it became a crime of rebellion… Then it would be a completely different story!
Thinking of this, Governor Chen involuntarily raised his head, his previously disheartened eyes now gleaming brightly.
The Third Prince was indeed true to his name!
He had heard too much about the ways and methods of this person, and now that he had personally witnessed them, he knew what it meant to be able to manipulate power in the palm of one's hand!
Baili Jia Jue, this man has been destined since birth to become an Emperor that kills without the need for bloodshed…
As soon as Helian Wei Wei knew that he had understood, she lowered her head and sipped a mouthful of tea with a smile on her face.
At the very same moment, Liao Qingtian was eating and drinking, his countenance was very much at ease and relaxed.
However, he was unaware that at this point in time, someone he could not have imagined had just arrived at the provincial capital and was currently in the Son of Heaven private room at Bayview Seafood Restaurant. By this person's side was five or six armed bodyguards, the air of each person surpassing that of any commoners…
Meanwhile, having heard that Helian Wei Wei was too poor to be able to enter the Bayview Seafood Restaurant, Liao Wenwen finally felt avenged, "Bumpkins will be bumpkins. He deserves having his private advisor being caught!"
"Young Lady, I heard that the Old Master was going to punish the one who named Wei, he probably won't live very long." Even though the maid was young, her words were full of evil.
Liao Wenwen had initially wanted to say some more, but she was suddenly met by a flying meat bun that hit her right in the face, that she so carefully treasured!
"Who, who was that?!" Liao Wenwen was fuming, she felt as though her entire face smelled of the bun filling. She wanted to kill the person who had thrown that pork bun!
A little boy raised up the wooden stick in his hand, and majestically, he said, "Me!"
"You!" Liao Wenwen had not expected that she would be bullied by a small child, "Whose child is this with such rude manners?"
The little boy looked at her straightforwardly, and coolly said, "Shut up, ugly girl."
Ugly girl?!
Liao Wenwen had always been proud of her looks, and upon hearing these two words, she blew up in anger, "I dare you to stay right where you are and don't walk away if you have the guts for it! Today I will show you, you little rude b*stard, what it means to have offended Liao Wenwen!"
The little boy only felt that this person was really annoying. He had never planned on walking away in the first place. He had just come out to relieve himself when he heard someone talking about his Third Brother and Third Aunt, so of course, he would not let her off the hook so easily. This ugly girl was constantly shouting, what was she exactly shouting about?
As a low-profile male beauty, Little Seven could not help but express his confusion over this.
Liao Qingtian was originally eating here and having heard some commotion from this area, he had brought a few soldiers over here, "Wenwen, what's the matter?"
"Daddy, it was this little b*st*rd, he threw a bun at me, and even scolded me!" Liao Wenwen pointed at the shiny bald head of the little boy, unaffected by the fact that he was just a child.
Liao Qingtian looked at the child wearing clad in monk's robes, and did not think much of him, "Where did this poor little devil come from!"
Perhaps it was because the commotion had gotten too loud, it had al
so disturbed the occupants of the private room.
Upon catching sight of his grandfather appearing at the doorway, the little boy did not talk back and merely stood there with his small face scrunched up, extremely unhappy about it all.
However, due to the fact that the Liao family's father and daughter had their back to the Retired Emperor, Liao Qingtian did not realize that the Retired Emperor was also present.
In fact, Liao Wenwen was still shouting on about having Little Seven tied up and being given a good beating!
Where is this crazy girl from, thinking that she could bully their Little Highness!
Chapter 514 - Competing With Me Over Family Background, What A Slap In The Face!
"Who dares to touch the little master!" Eunuch Sun had a sharp voice by nature, but it was even more penetrating when it was resounded through the restaurant!
Liao Qingtian looked over to the direction of the voice, and all of a sudden, his face turned pale!
Liao Qingtian had the opportunity to meet the Retired Emperor four years ago when he came to the provincial capital on an inspection tour. Seeing the Retired Emperor again left him dumbfounded.
Re, Retired Emperor, how come he is here!?
Looking at the expression of Liao Qingtian, Little Seventh Prince knew he recognized the Retired Emperor, so he turned around and started showing off, "Grandfather, they wanted to beat me up."
Grand, grand, grandfather?!
Liao Qingtian froze on the spot, his eyes glared in disbelief!
He never expected this shabby little monk to be the Seventh Prince whom the Retired Emperor adored the most.
So, all those words that he had said just now… At the thought of it, the forehead of Liao Qingtian broke out in a cold sweat.
On the other hand, Liao Wenwen did not know about this and was still unaware of the situation. Turning over to Eunuch Sun, she then started to speak rudely, " Since your people have arrived, you better give me a proper apology."
At this point in time, she is still thinking about getting an apology? Eunuch Sun was so mad that he set his arms akimbo. "This lady, not to mention whether our little master had actually done anything wrong, even if he did, must you, as an a.d.u.l.t, be this unforgiving?"
"You!" Liao Wenwen was trying to say something again!
Liao Qingtian could feel his brain swelling up to the maximum point, he stopped her, then smiled at Eunuch Sun and said, "It's a misunderstanding, everything is no more than a misunderstanding."
"Misunderstanding?" Eunuch Sun snorted coldly. How could he believe that everything was just a misunderstanding, he heard them saying that they were going to hang the Little Highness up before beating him!
Liao Qingtian used a handkerchief to wipe off the sweat on his face. "It's really just a misunderstanding."
While he was talking, he took a glance at the Retired Emperor, who radiated power and authority even without showing anger.
The expression in the eyes of the Retired Emperor was faint, even at this moment, he was concealing his emotions perfectly. "Little Seven, come over, let's get back to the room and continue eating." Leaving this sentence behind, he then entered the private room again.
The little guy nodded his head vigorously. He then washed his hands, and slowly walked toward the door.
Liao Qingtian knew that they had definitely offended the Retired Emperor. As he was not allowed to enter the private room, he had no choice but to rub his hands and talk to the little one, "Little Seventh Prince, your humble servant hasn't met you before, that was why I spoke rudely toward you. The same is true with my daughter, she has no ill intentions but a slow brain. Can you please be magnanimous and forgive both of us?"
"It is not a matter of whether to forgive, or not." The little one took a bite of the meat bun in his hand, he spoke with extreme supremacy, "Wasn't she hoping to compete with me over our family background? Of course, I will compete with her, it's that simple. Since she is looking for a slap in the face, I will have to slap relentlessly."
The Little Seventh Prince's irony caused Liao Qingtian's face to flush and turn pale. He was long told that the Seventh Prince was a tyrant, not only in the palace but also in the White Academy. Anyone who had offended him could be bitten to death!
Sigh, how could his daughter provoke such a little demon!
Noticing the poor complexion on her father's face, Liao Wenwen mumbled softly, "Dad, aren't they nothing but businessmen, why are you being so careful…"
"You, shut up!" Liao Qingtian glared at his daughter. It was his fault for spoiling her to the point where she became this undisciplined and defiant. Now, it had gotten them into deep trouble!
"I'm just voicing the truth, he was merely a businessman, which personage does he think he is…"
As soon as Liao Wenwen stopped speaking, the door of the private room was pushed open. The Retired Emperor was the first to walk out, a strong sense of oppression came from his steady voice, "I'm not a capable person. After living for half a lifetime, I have only a few people under my leadership. As compared to Miss Liao, I am inept to be considered as a personage."
Upon hearing that, the legs of Liao Qingtian weakened and almost went down on his knees.
Up to then, he did not find anything wrong with spoiling his daughter, but now, his biggest regret was bringing his daughter out on this day!
Slap!
I can't let this go any further!
Liao Qingtian exerted all his strength and slapped Liao Wenwen's face!
The sound was so loud that it could be heard across the Bayview Seafood Restaurant!
Covering her face, Liao Wenwen widened her eyes in shock, "Dad, you…"
Liao Qingtian did not have time to bother, he bowed and scr.a.p.ed while walking behind the Retired Emperor, "Retired, Retired Emperor, my little daughter is insensible and hasn't seen much of life yet. It was my fault, I failed to educate her right, I'm guilty!"
The Retired Emperor did not even move an eyelid, let alone responding to the words of Liao Qingtian.
Perhaps the slap was sort of effective, Liao Wenwen finally realized something was wrong as she saw her father behaving in an unusually humble manner.
Other than Elder Helian, a person whom father would treat with such respect would be… an imperial official from the Capital!
Would it be possible that the old man who had spoken just now was the present Prime Minister?
Liao Wenwen was shocked by her own speculation, but she was not aware that the position of the counterparty was actually much higher than the present Prime Minister.
Liao Qingtian tagged along behind the Retired Emperor all the way; his servile appearance attracted a lot of public attention.
After all, Liao Qingtian was a top figure in the provincial capital. He had the right to collect money and be arrogant, yet no one would dare to offend him!
Now, Liao Qingtian who used to be at the top all the time seemed like a grandson trailing behind a little guy who dressed as a monk. His humble attitude caused others to start guessing the real identity of the old man and the young...
Liao Qingtian had never been this restless. He was not allowed to enter the inn which the Retired Emperor was residing in, but being worried that capital punishment would befall him, he did not dare to leave. All he could do was to pace about the entrance of the inn anxiously. It was not until a carriage from the Capital had stopped in front of him that he seemed to be awakened from a dream. On the sight of the person who came forward, he cried, "Elderly, what should I do? Why would the Retired Emperor come to the provincial capital all of a sudden? It was so unexpected!"
"I've read the pigeon mail that you have sent," Elder Helian said with a flat tone, "Don't worry, the Retired Emperor will not punish you simply because of the things you have said. After all, you are a meritorious officer, the Retired Emperor is bound to consider the feelings of those officials in the Capital, you need not be concerned. However, you've got a point."
As Liao Qingtian let
out a sigh of relief, his heart immediately raced again, "What?"
"It is unlikely that the Retired Emperor will come to provincial capital without any reason, he must have heard some rumors about Bayview Restaurant. Otherwise, he definitely would not make his appearance at this time. So, you need to handle this case without leaving a trace." Speaking of that, the eyes of Elder Helian twinkled, he then added, "Even if it means to kill the witnesses…"
Chapter 515 - Got Into A Big Trouble!
A ray of light flashed through Liao Qingtian's eyes when he heard the words 'kill the witnesses'. Although there were quite a number of people who knew the inside story of Bayview Seafood Restaurant, none had the evidence.
Wei Wei was the only one holding on to this matter.
However, the one with the surname of Wei could not be killed.
If they killed him at this point in time, what they intended to hide would be revealed.
Especially when he was still holding an official position.
Even though he was just a small local magistrate, the Retired Emperor would definitely pay him a visit since he had arrived at the provincial capital.
Therefore, he could only set his hands on those who used to have conflicts with Bayview Restaurant.
Liao Qingtian lowered his voice, "Elder, you may rest assured, I know what to do."
Elder Helian nodded as he added, "I heard that the man named Wei has a private advisor devising strategies for him?"
"We caught him earlier, there is no way any news would be leaked." Liao Qingtian lowered his voice again, "If he remained stubborn prior to the court session, I will instruct someone to kill him tonight!"
Elder Helian withdrew his sight. "You can handle such trivial matters by yourself. He is merely a private advisor, settle it as you like. Now that the Retired Emperor has arrived in the provincial capital, it will be inconvenient for me to intervene in certain matters. Go and deal with those who have resentment toward Bayview Restaurant over the years, especially those involving deaths. Don't worry, I will stand on your side during the court session. The Retired Emperor has a good impression toward Bayview Restaurant all along, he will not believe in everything being said by a mere magistrate. Things will be fine as long as nothing goes wrong with Bayview Seafood Restaurant."
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