The Anarchic Consort (Book 1)

371-375

"I've sent my men to the location you informed me previously. Guess what we have found. We discovered a courtyard full of weapons! Everyone will sentence Helian Wei Wei to death when they witness the scene," Li Meng chuckled, "The Third Prince will not be able to defend her as well when he finds out about this! The amount of the weapons is enormous, even the Ministry of War does not have the right to forge this great number of weapons, not to mention a princess consort like her! I'm sure that this finding will land her in huge trouble!"

Li Meng narrated the entire incident confidently, reassuring Su Yan Mo that he did not do anything unnecessary but merely arrested Helian Wei Wei following the legitimate procedure. Anyone who privately owned this amount of weapons would be prosecuted regardlessly. On the other hand, he wanted to subdue Helian Wei Wei's haughtiness with this episode. She needed to learn that she did not rule the Capital.

Satisfied with Li Meng's information, Su Yan Mo grinned joyfully. The b*stard girl is only in her teens. Even if she's really possessed, she, too, will not understand the regulations of the imperial court. I reckon that she's still perplexed by the arrest.

"Let's enjoy the tea," Su Yan Mo poured Li Meng another cup of tea. She was anticipating to see what would happen to Helian Wei Wei in the future. Then, she planned to go to the Emperor, together with Guang Yao, to tell on her discreetly. Finally, Helian Wei Wei, the b*stard, was going to get walloped. Even the Third Prince could not save this disobedient woman who was planning to overthrow the reigning Emperor. This was a felony that was impossible to be exonerated.

It was a rare sight to see a pleased Su Yan Mo. Hence, Li Meng continued to pay blandishment. As they were engrossed in their chatter, Helian Jiao Er entered the room.

Panicked, Li Meng stood up hurriedly. His gaze lingered on Helian Jiao Er, studying her. This was his first time meeting his deity-like cousin.

He appeared earnest in front of her. Yet, Helian Jiao Er somewhat despised her distant cousin. In her opinion, they benefited from their relationship with her. Therefore, they managed to secure their current jobs.

She had always loathed him on sight. As he continued to insolently stare at her, Helian Jiao Er did not bother to even glance at him before she walked right past him and entered the hall. Suddenly, she overheard the conversation and found out that there was a boy beside Helian Wei Wei during the incident...

Immediately, Helian Jiao Er was dumbstruck. With her brows raised, she asked, "Is the boy you're talking about bald?"

Li Meng's cheeks were flushed red when his stunning cousin spoke to him. He replied, "Yes, that's the boy. A little bald boy who was terribly ill-mannered! Indeed, only a brute can sustain in a slum. He, who is merely an uncivilized kid, spoke so arrogantly and rudely as he constantly tried to defend Helian Wei Wei. Therefore, I put him in the prison along with Helian Wei Wei!"

Upon listening to this, Helian Jiao Er's expression changed abruptly, "Repeat what you've just said. What did you do to him?!"

"I arrested him. He was interrupting my work. Of course, I arrested him," Li Meng never thought of this as a big deal.

Thinking that it was but a petty issue, Su Yan Mo tried to brush it off, "He's only a poor apprentice for the smith. We can release him later after we compensate him with some candies."

"Mother, he's not a random child!" Helian Jiao Er's hands were trembling as she spoke, "I'm unsure, but my intuition says that he is the Seventh Prince!"

Su Yan Mo's heart skipped a beat. Yet, she tried to comfort herself by saying, "That's hardly possible. How can the Seventh Prince be present at such a shabby place?"