The Anarchic Consort (Book 1)

496-500

It's all because of the bull from the Chen family who protected Wei in every aspect when they were in the provincial capital, causing me not being able to find any chance to take action.

Now even Governor Chen has shown up in person.

In other words, it's still uncertain whether this is good or bad news for us...

"Father..." Young Master Liao wanted to give Magistrate Liao a reminder.

However, Magistrate Liao had gotten a bit carried away when he saw Governor Chen showing up in person. Money does talk. He had only mentioned once to Governor Chen about the road repair project in Fuping County the last time when he visited the provincial capital, he did not expect him to arrive here by himself so soon. Now that I have the support from Governor Chen, I don't believe that I still have no way to get rid of Wei!

"Lord Chen, as you can see, something has happened in Fuping County. I don't know who is the one who teaches the new county magistrate. He dares to assault people as he pleases." Magistrate Liao pretended to sigh as he talked about this. "We have no other choice as well, that's why we want to ask him to let go of the power in his hands."

"Nonsense!" Chen Liang jumped out without second thoughts since his own father was here. "All of you have been framing the boss from the beginning to the end!"

Young Master Liao was so surprised that his face turned pale when he saw that Chen Liang was here as well. He reached out his hand, trying to tug Magistrate Liao's sleeves.

Unfortunately, Magistrate Liao did not notice what his son was trying to do. He sneered and said, "Young man, don't simply make irresponsible statements."

Other than Magistrate Liao, all the imperial officials who were there had seen Chen Liang before, therefore, they were aware of his identity.

They only wished they could tell Magistrate Liao to shut up when they were listening to what he had to say!

Governor Chen looked at him, and opened his mouth slowly, "Lord Liao, the young man that you are speaking of is my son. I can't guarantee you anything, but this child rarely makes irresponsible statements. Your accusation might be a little too heavy."

Magistrate Liao stiffened at his words, he never expected that this guard, who had been following behind Helian Wei Wei, was actually the son of the Chen family.

The look on his face was amusing.

"Oh, so... so this is Young Master Chen," Magistrate Liao stuttered. The smile on the corner of his mouth looked even uglier than his cry. "It's my fault, I'm too clumsy at speech!"

Chen Liang snorted and said, "Your mouth isn't clumsy at all. How many good deeds have my boss done ever since he came to Fuping County? When Fuping was facing drought, he exhausted all means available to overcome the interference from all the corrupt officials and installed pipes to draw water so that the folks have food to eat. Not only did you spread rumors about her, but also incited commoners to criticize her. If it wasn't because of the boss, would all of you have scolded a scum like Yan Dazhao and brought Miss Liu and the others to justice? You only care about money, you will help whoever pays you more!"

"Young, Young Master Chen, you can't simply say that. You don't understand the situation, so you might not know..." The rest of the imperial officials from provincial capital stood up as well, wanting to clear their own names.

Chen Liang looked coldly at them and interrupted, "How would I not know about anything? I've arrived at Fuping County one day ago, I'm the one who met up with the boss at the provincial capital. I've seen with my own eyes everything that happened in Fuping County in just a day. If it wasn't because of boss forbidding me to come outside, I would have beaten all of you up, you bunch of corrupt officials!"