The Anarchic Consort

“Devious?” The white-robed Baili Jia Jue turned to the side, his tone was mischievous as he placed the chess piece he held in his hand onto the chessboard. While Baili Jia Jue radiated the demeanor of an educated man but there was also an inexplicable hint of roguishness in him. Standing under the brilliant moonlight with a face so perfect that the earth and heavens were put to shame, he said, “You wish to capture me simply for this reason alone?”

Against such a man, the soldiers dared not advance.

Perhaps it was because of his very presence that emanated the aura of high authority that made the soldiers feel as though he was not just playing a game of chess, but instead, he was directing a war for his kingdom.

Moreover, under such a situation, there were probably very few people that would still be focused on chess.

How could this Private Advisor Long be so different?

The intense gaze of the pair of eyes sent a shiver down their spines…

Imperial Officer Zhang was dumbfounded by the sight of this. Once he finally came to his senses, the first sentence he said was, “You can defend yourself all you want later, but for now, you should come quietly, otherwise, don’t blame me if I don’t go easy on you! ”

“You don’t have to go hard on me,” Baili Jia Jue laughed, a cold undertone hidden in his mischief. In a flash, with incomparable clarity and grace, he said, “I will leave with you.”

At this moment, everyone doubted the functionality of their hearing.

What was this Private Advisor Long thinking of?

Was he really going to just allow himself to be taken away so easily without any resistance?

“If you can bear the consequences of it.” With these few words, the surrounding atmosphere turned silent.

Imperial Officer Zhang objected, “General Liao was right, you’re too arrogant for a private advisor. Lord Wei, you should really discipline your subordinates!”

Helian Wei Wei said nothing and merely looked up at Baili Jia Jue.

Baili Jia Jue nodded his head subtly in her direction.

Only then did Helian Wei Wei speak with a voice colder than ever before, her gaze so sharp that it could almost behead Imperial Officer Zhang’s head as she pronounced each word in her reply, “Lord Zhang, you may arrest my private advisor, but if anyone lays punishment on him, I will make that person wish he was never born!”

Lord Zhang had never felt like this before, it was as if he had been eyed by a venomous snake, even his scalp felt numb.

He did not delay any further as he raised his hand and commanded, “Take him away!”

Helian Wei Wei clenched both fists before slowly relaxing them again. As she looked at the dignified silhouette amongst the group of people, she narrowed her eyes, “Yuan Xiaoming, what do you think of His Highness’ decision?”

“He let himself be captured,” Yuan Xiaoming said laughingly, “Your man’s actions are really getting more shameless.”

Unexpectedly, Helian Wei Wei laughed as well, her lips curving into a smile, “Shameless? Why do I think that it was just right?”

“You should worry about yourself for now. In this situation, being outside is even more terrifying than being in a prison cell. If the one named Liao arrested His Highness so fearlessly without even giving a reason, your title as a magistrate is probably useless now. He’s willing to use any means possible to remove you from your position.” Yuan Xiaoming was a good judge of character and was even better at analyzing a situation.

Helian Wei Wei lowered her gaze downward mischievously, looking at the strip of paper that Baili Jia Jue had left for her in her palm. “It would be boring if nothing was done.”

“He even prepared this message for you. Just how big of a plot is that fellow laying down?” There was a tone of admiration in Whitey’s cold voice, “No wonder this human being can control a Fire Qilin.”

Yuanming wiggled his nose. “There hasn’t been any Fire Qilins lately, but don’t worry, Woman, the Shadows by the Third Prince’s side are more than capable of protecting him.”

“I know.” Helian Wei Wei folded the paper strip in her hand patiently, taking her time, “Let’s wait for sunrise…”

Clang!

The metal door produced a long and hollow sound.

Someone’s entrance also meant someone’s exit.

The people that had been released were none other than the father and son from the Liao family.

Liao Qingtian came personally to release them. Standing outside the prison and watching as Baili Jia Jue was imprisoned, he remarked gleefully, “If I were you, I would take the opportunity given to me and open up while it’s not too late. All you have to do is to come clean about the dirt on Wei Wei and I will personally let you out. You’ll be guaranteed a luxurious life full of riches.”

Baili Jia Jue slowly lifted his gaze but he did not even spare him a look, dignity, and coldness shrouding his actions.

Seeing that he was being so unaccommodating, Liao Qingtian laughed coldly, “Looks like you still won’t give up. Do you think Wei Wei will be able to save you? Please, he can barely save himself, let alone be bothered about your predicament! Your Lord Wei cannot save you but he can accompany you in this prison cell!”

After he said this, Liao Qingtian looked at the prison guard next to him and commanded, “Guard the prisoner well, if anything happens, you’re the first person I will look for.”

“Don’t worry, General, there won’t be a problem!” the prison guard answered succinctly.

Liao Qingtian was ecstatic as he turned his head toward Magistrate Liao and said, “Let’s go, Big Brother will buy you a drink!”

“Very well.” As though he was a victor, Magistrate Liao swept a glance over Baili Jia Jue before walking out of the prison cell.

What did Magistrate Liao’s release mean?

It meant that the Liao family’s big tree had not fallen and that it could still provide shade for the people under the tree to go about their business and trade.

Not only was Bayview Seafood Restaurant still open, in fact, but the notice that Helian Wei Wei had put up was also torn down before the dawn of the second day. The business carried on, as usual, even going so far as to be the location of celebration for the release of Magistrate Liao.

Helian Wei Wei stood outside the entrance, narrowing her eyes at the shopkeeper. “Do you know the consequences of removing an order from the yamen? You’re committing a crime.”

“A crime? Hahaha,” the shopkeeper guffawed, “Lord Wei, I don’t mean any disrespect but allow me to put it crudely. In this provincial capital, we, the Liao family, are the law!”

Unexpectedly, Helian Wei Wei did not lose her temper, she only stood there with a stoic expression.

The imperial officials who came to attend the reception banquet saw Helian Wei Wei and said invitingly, “Wow, Lord Wei, you’re here too? Come on, let’s go get a drink inside.”

“Don’t you all try to sully Lord Wei. Lord Wei is an honorable official, he wouldn’t be able to afford the seafood,” said the host, Magistrate Liao as he walked out.

Those people quickly agreed with him, “Lord Liao is correct. Look at me, I can’t believe I forgot. Well then, Lord Wei, you can continue standing at the entrance, we shall go in first!”

Their laughter rang out continuously, the tone of mockery in them was easily detectable.

Magistrate Liao reveled in the current moment of condescendence. He felt as though all the bitter resentment in his heart had reduced significantly, especially when he saw the one by the surname of Wei looking so lonely and helpless. The corners of his lips could not help but arch up even further, “Lord Wei, I told you before that one should not be too arrogant, but you did not listen and kept on looking for trouble with me. But look at me now, I’ve been released and acquitted of all charges while your private advisor is the one stuck in prison. What do you call this? Karma!”