The Anarchic Consort (Book 1)

506-510

The imperial officers nodded, agreeing that the man, who went by the surname Wei, bit off more than he could chew.

Although General Liao had taken no action so far, he was distressed. Being a minor magistrate, General Liao was scared to even bear the consequences when the elders received the letter, not to mention him.

Let's see what will happen later.

The Capital will definitely respond to the incident that happened at the Bayview Seafood Restaurant...

That night, the glowing moon was hanging high in the night sky.

In a residence of the Capital.

The elder of the Helian Clan was sitting on the main seat. Despite being an old man, he gave out a rather inimical aura all because of his abstruse eyes. People would only feel disturbed after staring into his eyes for some time.

He was surrounded by the stewards of the family who were all smiling. "With less than five days left, Helian Wei Wei might not even be able to reach the doorway. Five days later, the Helian family will be completely in our hands. When the time comes, we will need the elder's help to choose a reliable patriarch."

"You don't have to worry. I have already chosen a candidate." Elder Helian took a sip of the white wine. "But, recently, some minor issues have arisen."

Some quick-witted stewards immediately recalled the case that happened in Fuping County two days ago after listening to Elder Helian's word. "Elder, you are concerned about the presence of County Magistrate Wei?"

"How can an unimportant county magistrate like him bother me?" Elder Helian scoffed and continued calmly, "But, Governor Chen, who supports County Magistrate Wei, works for the Retired Emperor. It will not be easy to deal with him."

The two men carried on with their conversation before they were interrupted by a servant.

The servant handed them an imperial edict.

Elder Helian read the edict before he gave out a mirthless smile. "He is really conceited to put his oar in everything. Being a minor magistrate, he's trying to intervene in every affair."

The others took a glimpse at the edict while Elder Helian was reading it. "Do they intend to close down Bayview Seafood Restaurant?"

Then, they chuckled, "Perhaps the county magistrate is carrying his head around. He is so brash to meddle in the affairs of Bayview Seafood Restaurant."

"That's because he is backed by Governor Chen." Elder Helian carefully folded the edict. "Bayview Seafood Restaurant is a prestigious old brand that has been selling marine products for years. It was founded before the Retired Emperor succeeded to his throne. Therefore, it is impossible for them to close down the Bayview Restaurant. I fretted to contend with Governor Chen, but this provides me a good reason to fight him." After he finished his words, he lifted his head and ordered the servant who delivered him the edict, "Tell Qingtian to handle the case unsparingly. Other than Governor Chen, arrest everyone else who attempts to ruin Bayview Restaurant's reputation regardless of their official position. After I report the case to the Retired Emperor, I will meet them personally at the provincial capital."

"Noted." The servant bowed respectfully before he left the scene.

The night sky turned darker.

In a room of the palace, a little boy was holding his belly as he writhed in agony on his bed. The imperial physicians were on tenterhooks.

They were perturbed mainly because the Little Seventh Prince refused to let them diagnose his illness.

He was obviously sick. But, they could not comprehend the prince's reaction as he threw pillows at them whenever they attempted to go near him.