Chapter 479
Chapter 479: Isolating Wei Wei
Why, why… why is he here?
Governor Chen’s expression changed in a blink of an eye, it felt like a bolt from the blue to him.
The servant saw his old master’s expression transforming instantly, from seeming exhausted to unbelievably intense.
Suddenly, Old Master Chen grabbed onto the servant’s sleeve and demanded, “Where is the person who wrote the letter!”
“I, I’m not sure.” The servant could not understand the reason why his old master, who was usually calm and composed, suddenly became so agitated. He stuttered, “But, but the servant told me that he is a private advisor that followed the county magistrate of Fuping here. He should’ve gone back to Fuping County by now.”
Governor Chen smiled bitterly and shook his head, “How can he be a private advisor, he is actually a…” As he was saying that, Governor Chen suddenly froze, as if a lightbulb lit above his head. He exclaimed regretfully, “Sigh! Why didn’t I receive that letter earlier?”
“He isn’t a private advisor? Then, who is he?” asked Xiao Feng, confused.
Governor Chen could not stand the people working for his son, they were simply becoming dumber and dumber!
But wait!
“Where’s young master?” Governor Chen asked.
Xiao Feng scratched his head and said, “I think he went to Fuping County with the private advisor.”
Governor Chen beamed with joy when he heard it. Then, he said with a huge smile on his face, “He finally did something right! Quickly go and prepare a chariot for me. I’m taking a trip to Fuping County now!”
“But Old Master, it’s getting dark outside. It’s not safe to embark on a journey at night, especially in these rural areas.”
Xiao Feng pondered to himself. What could be more important than my Old Master’s safety?
Governor Chen was extremely persistent, he ordered, “Hurry up! If there’s any delay, I will punish you!”
When he heard it, Xiao Feng became increasingly curious about the two people from Fuping County.
Logically, they were simply a small, insignificant county magistrate and a private advisor.
How can they make both young master and old master act so peculiarly?
Unless!
Xiao Feng came to a sudden realization, his eyes brightly lighting up.
Unless both of them have some sort of powerful identities!
Who are they exactly, hiding their identities with so much secrecy?
The only person who was more powerful than their old master was that person from the Capital… Xiao Feng dared not probe any further, as a trembling fear suddenly overtook him.
The sky outside began to fade and darken.
The atmosphere of the hotel had changed drastically. Quite a few people started to isolate Helian Wei Wei, whether intentionally or unintentionally.
Private Advisor Zhang was full of himself after he gained the upper hand.
Old Master Yan fearlessly announced that he would give a serious beating to anyone who dared to arrest his men.
However, it was merely noise from an empty vessel. As long as Da Xiong was guarding at the Liu family’s house, no one would dare to even go near it.
However, before a problem was solved, another one arose.
The funds had arrived, but Helian Wei Wei had not signed her approval yet. Naturally, Magistrate Liao became greatly irritated. This Wei person was giving him a severe migraine, but he could not get rid of her directly. After all, all his relatives, close or distant, would be severely punished if he murdered an official from the imperial court. However, he was on pins and needles when she blocked his grand scheme of laundering money. If I don’t teach him an unforgettable lesson, I will never be able to swallow my anger!
Private Advisor Zhang noticed his expression and whispered, “Magistrate Liao, please don’t worry. The people from the provincial capital will come tomorrow. Once they arrive, I will have a great surprise in store for that Wei fellow to give him a stern punishment! He’s just a newcomer, he doesn’t understand Fuping County and the people here. He will finally learn what price he has to pay for disrespecting us!”
A smile broke on Magistrate Liao’s countenance when he heard Private Advisor Zhang’s evil scheme. As he had a toast with him, he advised Old Master Yan and him again to sell the provisions in the storeroom as soon as possible.
Magistrate Liao already had all his plans in order, never to return to Fuping County in the future. Once he was promoted, he would embezzle as much money as he could. Only a fool would leave all that valuable provisions for the next person to steal. I might as well take them all to the Capital so that I can use them to butter up my superiors…
Unlike the others, Helian Wei Wei merely had one thing in mind, which was to prepare for the drought.
She brought a few shadow guards with her to inspect the location and understand Fuping County’s surrounding geographical features. Then, she went to survey the riverside.
Chen Liang could not comprehend it, asking, “Boss, there is indeed water here, but it is too far from the paddy fields. If we force the villagers to come here to collect water, they’d probably die from exhaustion. It would be fine if they are strong like me and Da Xiong. Each of us can carry four buckets!”
“Make it 10 for me!” Da Xiong chuckled and said, “I’m stronger, I can carry more.”
Suddenly, Little Bald Head appeared behind them. Biting a meat bun in his mouth, he smiled and declared proudly, “Just 10?”
“Is 10 not enough?” Chen Liang jumped as he was extremely surprised. When he turned around to have a look, he was dumbfounded by what he saw.
Why is Little Uncle here?
Little Bald Head glared at his frozen expression arrogantly and turned his head around to face his Third Brother, beginning to rant endlessly, “Third Brother, Eunuch Sun kept nagging me. He doesn’t even allow me to come out and see you. He doesn’t allow me to eat the red-crowned cranes in the backyard as well. I can’t handle the stress anymore, so I snuck out.”
Chen Liang was equally astonished… Wait a second. Do people eat red-crowned cranes?
Baili Jia Jue reacted differently, being very calm and collected. He glanced at the figure behind Little Bald Head and calmly asked, “Did anyone tell grandfather that Little Seventh Master came out?”
“Reporting to Master, the Eleventh Shadow has already informed Old Master and he is quite furious. However, he still asked us to inform you to take care of Young Master.” Shadow was clad in a completely black disguise, hidden in the dark. If Baili Jia Jue had not called for him, he would not have revealed himself. Even when he appeared, he addressed Baili Jia Jue differently on purpose.
Baili Jia Jue said yes nonchalantly and said, “You may leave.”
Shadow respectfully got down on one knee and disappeared in front of everyone’s eyes in a sudden flash.
“Come here,” Baili Jia Jue said coldly, beckoning him over with his slender fingers.
Little Bald Head took a huge bite of the meat bun, and then dusted his clothes, removing the dirt that had accumulated during his rushed journey. Then, he approached Baili Jia Jue. He stood majestically to seem powerful like a tiger and roared, “Third Brother!”
“Stay here, and clear these boulders that are obstructing us.” Baili Jia Jue gently persuaded, “I know you like to play. After you have finished playing, I’ll feed you some meat.”
Clear the boulders?
Da Xiong and Chen Liang exchanged glances with each other and then stared at the little rocky hill blocking in front of them. They could not believe it! Was it even humanly possible?
“Third Brother, other than meat, do you have big prawns? Recently, I’ve been craving for aquatic animals. I didn’t even manage to eat the goldfish last time.” Little Bald Head complained as he raised his soft, little fist. With a swift motion, he punched forward at the rocky hill!
Bang!
A loud, trembling noise echoed through the air.
It happened in an instant. Before Chen Liang and Da Xiong had realized what had happened, there was already a gaping hole in the middle of the rocky hill.
Da Xiong stared goggle-eyed at Chen Liang, his head completely covered with gravel and dust, as he wore a puzzled and astonished expression on his face…