Chapter 372
Chapter 372: Madam Su Became Anxious
Someone wanted to stop them, but the search was too fast. After the people had searched the shops, they began arresting officials of the military and cadres.
Through this search and capture, all Su Yan Mo’s connections under the prestige of the Su family were removed one by one.
Not only were her cronies removed, but even those who were familiar with her were wiped out as well.
This not only completely cut off Su Yan Mo’s power in the Capital, but it also served as a warning to her, at the same time sending a message to the public stating that if anyone helped this woman, they would also be severely punished!
All of these were done in the dark.
Not many people could react to this sudden initiative, not to mention Li Meng, who was preparing to escape from the Capital.
He was taking all the gold he could carry when he was instantly surrounded by the shadow guards who charged in.
When he finally came to his senses, all he could do was to wonder about the person who was behind this, the person who was arresting others in the Capital.
He could not possibly think that it was caused by the Third Prince himself…
When Li Meng came to yamen, he was covered in dirt from top to bottom, and in front of him was a pair of bloodshot eyes staring back at him. He did not care whether he had kidnapped the Seventh Prince. He believed in Madam Su’s words and insisted that Helian Wei Wei wanted to usurp the throne; she was the one to be blamed for all that had happened.
At this moment, the prince stood in the shadow of the interrogation room, listening to Li Meng’s words solemnly.
Li Meng was still not aware of the danger he was encountering. The chain on his hands jingled with his movements, releasing a dissatisfied sound. “I acted according to the order. Helian Wei Wei committed such a big crime, how is it possible that I have arrested the wrong person?”
Ah!
Baili Jia Jue stretched out his long legs and slowly walked out of the shadows. His eyes showed indifference, his thin lips pressed into a smile as he rose up and uttered, “What did you say?”
Li Meng suddenly screamed and his whole scalp was numb. He dared not move. He could only call out, “Third Prince.”
Before he had the chance to finish, Baili Jia Jue suddenly reached out his slender, pale hand, tearing through the darkness as he wrapped it around his neck!
The coldness was the first thing that flashed through Li Meng’s mind followed by agonizing pain and fear!
This was because he was being strangled by the neck while hanging off the ground!
The feeling of lifting his feet off the ground made Li Meng lose his center.
His lips began to tremble slightly; his eyes filled with horror.
Baili Jia Jue was too fast, and Li Meng had no time to react. In the darkness, his eyes were glowing red, and his skin was as pale as chalk without a tinge of blood, enough to frighten the soul out of anyone. “You think you’ve caught the right person, eh?”
His icy breath was filled with sinister. He pulled his face away from the darkness and a cruel smile could be seen plastered on his face.
As his throat was being crushed, it was extremely difficult for Li Meng to even open his mouth. His feet were still hanging in the air, and he felt like he would die in the next moment.
Standing to the side, the officer in charge of the interrogation quickly wiped off the cold sweat on his forehead, and slowly stuttered the words, “Your… Your Highness…”
Baili Jia Jue pretended to be ignorant, he elegantly stood in the center with his rosy lips and pretty white teeth complimenting his handsome and unparalleled face. He appeared like a deity emerging from a painting, but the corner of his mouth harbored ruthlessness, showing signs of not being unleashed for way too long. A strong desire for killing filled him. This was the true overlord who had once become famous and dominated the capital.
At this moment, there was only one thought in Baili Jia Jue’s mind – to kill this foolish being!
The bloodthirsty man was filled with anger, and his cold voice brought about the judgment of hell. “You are allowed to touch the precious items of mine as well?” His ivory fingers were strong like white jades. With cruel and unrelenting force, Li Meng’s neck was deeply crushed.
Li Meng’s face was distorted, he was no longer breathing and his face was as pale as a ghost.
Helian Wei Wei frowned on the sidelines, this would not do, if His Highness was to shed blood on the spot, bad consequences would follow.
What was more, this person must be kept alive to draw out the rest of the evildoers in hiding.
With this in mind, Helian Wei Wei turned and approached Baili Jia Jue from behind. She held onto Baili Ja Jue’s wrist and said, “You can’t kill him now.”
The warmth from her hands made the hatred in Baili Jia Jue’s eyes fade away.
He then loosened his hand and casually threw Li Meng on the ground. He turned toward Helian Wei Wei and seemed to have immediately restored to his usual indifferent manner. He slowly soothed out his outerwear, and with a cold tone he ordered the people standing by the side, “Let him have a taste of how it’s like to be thrown into prison for no reason.”
“Yes.” The interrogation officer finally breathed a sigh of relief. If the Third Prince really killed him, it would be a hassle to write a report later, fortunately, things went alright.
Thinking of this, the official could not help but glance at Helian Wei Wei as he bowed and whispered, “Thanks to you, Princess Consort.”
“It’s my duty, do continue your investigation.” Helian Wei Wei smiled and did not say more before walking out.
The official wiped off the sweat on his forehead as doubt filled him. Was it not a rumor that theThird Prince married her simply for the reason of pleasing the emperor?
But her voice had such an effect on the prince.
Come to think of it, this was the first time His Highness actually listened to the words of others while fuming…
The official raised his eyebrows but did not dwell on the thought. He turned toward Li Meng and continued to interrogate him.
Li Meng had just gained consciousness, as he was panting away on the floor.
He was a wise man, and he had guts and confidence, not to mention that he was working in the Ministry of Official Personnel Affairs for quite some time. It was clear that if he wanted to sabotage Helian Wei Wei’s plan to usurp the throne, no matter how much the Retired Emperor might adore the Third Prince, it would still cause pain to the emperor’s heart. Even if the Third Prince might have convinced him otherwise, the emperor might not believe him wholeheartedly.
But little did he know that these weapons were made in the name of the Retired Emperor for the use of Helian Wei Wei, and she never had a plan of rebellion in her mind.
As for these weapons, the Retired Emperor had kept them a secret as he did not want others to know about them.
Li Meng was caught in a difficult situation. Coupled with the grievance of the Little Seventh Prince, this pushed the Retired Emperor to heavily investigate this matter. He wanted to find the person who was causing such unhappiness in his palace!
That was why the Retired Emperor did not immediately dispose of Li Meng, but instead, allowed Baili Jia Jue to continue the investigation.
In fact, even if the Retired Emperor did not order him to do so, Baili Jia Jue did not intend to arrest anyone, because, from the beginning, his goal was to end the Su family.
Su Yan Mo started to panic at the moment. Upon hearing the news about Li Meng getting arrested, she began to feel restless. She was angered by Li Meng and was anxiously pacing back and forth in the hall.
This won’t do.
She had to make the first move.
She knew that this was a serious matter. Now she was only left with the option to exaggerate the crimes of Helian Wei Wei and releasing this piece of information to the public…