The Anarchic Consort (282-990)

478-482

Chapter 478: His Highness’ Tyranny And Duplicity

“Magistrate Liao and Old Master Yan also went to the provincial capital, they’re probably speaking with Lord Chen about the road construction now. Ah, I just remembered. Lord Wei doesn’t know who Lord Chen is right…”

“Who is he?” Helian Wei Wei playfully asked him.

“He’s the new governor of three provinces, sent from the Capital. You may not know this, but Lord Chen and Magistrate Liau are very close. In my opinion, this road construction project should be smooth-sailing! When that happens, as long as we stay put and don’t trouble Magistrate Liao, we’ll have chances to get promoted!” Private Advisor Zhang spoke as if he personally saw how close Governor Chen and Magistrate Liao were.

Chen Liang cursed silently. F*ck!

Of course, I know who is close to my dad!

My dad absolutely detests Magistrate Liao. He merely meets with him to maintain an amicable relationship. How are they close?

If they are close, how can this servant not recognize me as Governor Chen’s son?

Helian Wei Wei smiled cunningly.

Chen Liang looked at her with teary eyes and said, “Boss, don’t stop me. Let me destroy him!”

Helian Wei Wei patted his shoulder, trying to calm him down.

How can I not be agitated? These people are clearly slandering my dad!

“Boss, please tell the Third Prince. My dad is definitely an honest official. Although it is not obvious, he is really different from these people!”

Helian Wei Wei wanted to laugh when she saw his teary eyes, but the situation was inappropriate for that. She merely glanced at Baili Jia Jue.

Baili Jia Jue ambled toward them, speaking so softly that only Chen Liang could hear his voice, “If you make her touch your shoulder again, believe me, I will make sure you leave here as a crippled man.”

Chen Liang immediately stood straight, but he felt deeply wronged. Boss is merely comforting me, isn’t the Third Prince being a little too possessive…

Private Advisor Zhang did not know what was happening, but he assumed that both of Helian Wei Wei’s followers were simply discussing the issues, and boastfully continued, “Lord Wei, listen to my advice, I have been in Fuping County for many years. What you’re doing now is a waste of effort. Why don’t you listen to Magistrate Liao and do some practical things? You will even rise through the ranks quicker.”

“So according to you, being an officer is all about being promoted and not serving the people of this country?” Helian Wei Wei casually threw a question back at him.

Private Advisor Zhang’s expression darkened, forcing a fake smile as he replied, “That is all up to Lord Wei yourself. It’s late now, I still have some things to attend to. Lord Wei, please get some rest. Maybe someone will give you the silver for the drought in your dream.”

His words were dripping with sarcasm, clearly implying that Helian Wei Wei was simply trying to achieve the impossible, and it was all merely a pipe dream.

Private Advisor Zhang did not wait for Helian Wei Wei to answer, he immediately left with his servant, brushing his sleeves on his way out.

Chen Liang was fuming with wrath. “After all these years, this is my first time seeing a private advisor talking back to a county magistrate. This Fuping County is lawless! Boss, how did you hold it in?”