My Silly, Sweet Wife

Chapter 1400 - 1328: What Arrogant Authority

"Godfather?"

As soon as he saw Leng Lie, Shen Chang’an’s mouth almost split into a broad smile.

Hearing this address, everyone present twitched at the corners of their mouths, wearing strange expressions.

Leng Lie was a Yinluo, with a high status in the Heavenly Patrol, but he was probably not much older than Shen Chang’an.

Yet, he was actually Shen Chang’an’s godfather?

Especially the madam of Cui Xiang Building, her face turned even more unsightly.

No way?

Could it be that Shen Chang’an’s connection with the Heavenly Patrol was through this Yinluo?

"What’s going on?" Leng Lie ignored the others and directly asked Shen Chang’an.

Shen Chang’an pointed at his subordinate who had been beaten to death: "Godfather, look, people from our Shen Family are dead, Cui Xiang Building not only took my ten thousand spirit stones but also killed my men. You must stand up for me!"

Leng Lie glanced at the body lying on the ground, then swept his gaze over the madam: "Is what he says true?"

"My lord, I, I today, Miss Huashan really can’t be seen. I’m not lying." The madam stammered, "And I know Lord Wang. Today’s matter, you can’t just listen to Young Master Shen’s side of the story!"

"Lord Wang?"

Leng Lie coldly glanced at the madam: "Which Lord Wang?"

"Wang Tianning, Lord Wang."

"Haha, you’re talking about the chief eunuch?" Leng Lie chuckled disdainfully, "He indeed has some power in the inner city, but he can’t control our Heavenly Patrol. Hmph, besides, our Heavenly Patrol works for the Emperor, not for that eunuch. So, Wang Tianning is of no use!"

Clearly, Leng Lie seemed to look down on Wang Tianning.

Upon hearing this, the madam’s face grew even more unnatural.

The reason Cui Xiang Building had been so stable over the years was relying on this powerful backing.

The so-called Lord Wang was indeed an eunuch, and a high-ranking one serving the Emperor, wielding great power.

How could an eunuch be associated with a place like Cui Xiang Building?

Few might know, but the actual owner behind Cui Xiang Building was Wang Tianning.

Though Wang Tianning was an eunuch, he had been a man before. Now that he had power, his biggest regret was not doing what a man should do.

So, over the years, Wang Tianning secretly supported Cui Xiang Building and would occasionally come here for leisure. Although he couldn’t do what men should do, seeing those women flattering him, calling him ’master’, gave him a perverse sense of satisfaction.

"My lord, my lord, about today’s matter..." The madam signaled with her eyes, and someone immediately ran out to report.

Leng Lie, however, maintained an official attitude and scoffed, "Young Master Shen, this is the Imperial City. To kill someone right under our Heavenly Patrol’s watch is too brazen. Now, I order you to take your people and go home to reflect immediately."

"Godfather..." Shen Chang’an pouted in dissatisfaction upon hearing this.

Leng Lie glared at him, forcing Shen Chang’an to swallow his words.

Then, Leng Lie waved his hand: "Men, take the killer and seal Cui Xiang Building. Bring all related personnel to the Heavenly Patrol prison!"

Wow!

His words immediately caused an uproar.

This way of handling it was blatantly biased.

Only making Shen Chang’an deal with it, but sealing Cui Xiang Building and arresting everyone else, wasn’t this a death sentence for them?

Thud!

The madam fell to her knees in fright: "Spare us, my lord, spare us!"

But Leng Lie would not heed the madam’s pleas.

Hua Nu glared darkly, seeing someone approach to arrest him, and shouted, "Bold!"

"Hmm?" Leng Lie turned his gaze towards Hua Nu: "Who are you?"

Being with the Heavenly Patrol as Yinluo, Leng Lie did not recognize Hua Nu or Qin Muge.

When they came in, he had noticed the two but seeing they were dressed plainly, he paid them no mind.

In the entire Imperial City, the Heavenly Patrol had immense power. Unless dealing with royalty, they could kill with impunity.

Later, they could casually assign a crime, and it would be fine.

This was precisely why Dragon City feared the Heavenly Patrol more than any other organization.

"Who am I? Humph, our young master just couldn’t stand someone bullying a weak woman, that’s all. You’re so biased without distinguishing right from wrong, and you want to throw us into the Heavenly Patrol prison. From what you say, is the Heavenly Patrol run by your family?"

"Haha, haha, such a sharp-tongued slave!" Seeing Hua Nu’s sharp speech, Leng Lie laughed arrogantly, suddenly lunging forward and kicking out abruptly.

Although Hua Nu was not weak in cultivation, having lost an arm, and being far below Leng Lie in terms of realm.

He had no chance to dodge and was directly kicked and sent flying by Leng Lie.

"Damn it, talking nonsense with me here? Humph, frankly speaking, since Shen Chang’an calls me godfather, I’m definitely going to handle this matter today!"

Leng Lie showed no sign of retreating, his gaze greedily swept over Huashan, and he waved his hand: "If irrelevant people don’t want to go to the Heavenly Patrol prison, get out immediately, otherwise, I’ll arrest everyone present!"

Whoosh!

Upon hearing Leng Lie’s words, those who were originally planning to watch the commotion fled one after another.

Shen Chang’an hesitated for a moment, seeing Leng Lie hadn’t noticed him, he ultimately stayed behind.

Of course, he also noticed Leng Lie’s gaze.

Even though he recognized Leng Lie as his godfather, the Shen Family often paid respects to Leng Lie, all to make use of the Heavenly Patrol banner, which often made it easier to handle situations.

Moreover, Shen Chang’an knew that Leng Lie was extremely lustful, having married several wives yet still enjoying pursuing women outside.

But constrained by status, Leng Lie naturally couldn’t openly come to such places.

Almost instantly, Shen Chang’an had an idea and quickly approached Leng Lie, whispering: "Godfather, you should have heard of Miss Huashan, right? She’s one of the rare Oiran in the Cui Xiang Building, and usually hasn’t even touched a man’s hand. Originally, I came today to verify if she’s truly as beautiful as the rumors say, but I didn’t expect to be blocked by someone. Now that godfather has happened upon this, I won’t hide it anymore. I actually want to arrange for Miss Huashan to fall into your hands, to give her to you."

Leng Lie glanced sideways at Shen Chang’an, a smile curled at his lips: "From what you say, what do you plan to do?"

"Hehe, one way or another, it’s true Cui Xiang Building took several ten thousand spirit stones from me. Just redeeming Huashan from here is enough. Given this, it’d be better if I take Huashan away today and send her to godfather’s residence later, what do you think?"

As Shen Chang’an spoke, he occasionally scoured Miss Huashan with his eyes, seeing her frightened and submissive like a startled bird, making his heart itch even more.

But today’s matter, without Leng Lie’s protection, Shen Chang’an might attract unnecessary trouble.

After all, it’s just a woman, giving her away is no big deal.

Leng Lie slightly nodded at this, signaled Shen Chang’an to wait aside, then his gaze fell on Huashan: "Miss, are you Huashan?"

Huashan nodded, trembling with fear, and said: "My lord, though today’s case involves me, Cui Xiang Building merely aims to protect me. I hope my lord could show mercy for Lord Wang’s sake and spare the others at Cui Xiang Building."

Leng Lie sneered coldly: "Miss Huashan, you’re mistaken. No matter what, there’s already a death at the scene, and under the Emperor’s nose, a death is a major case. Even if Lord Wang were here, he couldn’t say otherwise, so all involved people must be brought back for questioning."

"But— but Young Master Shen’s men also killed someone..." Huashan attempted to argue, but Leng Lie interrupted directly: "Did you see Young Master Shen kill someone?"

"No— no, he just commanded his men to do it."

"There you go then?" Leng Lie seemed to have Huashan figured out: "Miss Huashan, though you’re the top here, there are laws of the land. Shen Chang’an’s men committed murder; I can take them back, but he hasn’t done it personally, I can’t prosecute him."

"Outrageous!" Qin Muge couldn’t listen any longer.

Supporting the injured Hua Nu, he stood up furious, glaring at Leng Lie: "Your Heavenly Patrol really dares to boldly distort black into white! Fine, today, I want to see if you truly dare arrest me!"

Qin Muge was enraged, standing straight, glaring at Leng Lie: "Moreover, my people were hurt by you, I’ll definitely settle this account with you!"

Leng Lie scrutinized Qin Muge, the smile on his face tinged with amusement: "What’s your name?"

"Don’t bother about my name. If you dare to take me away today, I guarantee you’ll regret it!" Qin Muge didn’t want to reveal his identity but spoke with authority, hoping Leng Lie would relent.

But Leng Lie wouldn’t put Qin Muge in his eyes.

Seeing him evasive, Leng Lie laughed wantonly: "Fine, we at Heavenly Patrol serve the Emperor, never heard anyone dare threaten us like this. Just for that little reason, I can imprison you today, haha, and let me tell you clearly, if you dare resist, I’ll kill you, and your death will be in vain!"

With that, his aura suddenly burst forth.

He raised his hand directly aiming for Qin Muge’s neck.

Qin Muge was shocked, attempting to dodge, but how could he escape the attack of a silver gong?

Seeing this, Hua Nu’s expression changed drastically: "You dare!"

Hua Nu tried desperately to move forward, shielding Qin Muge, but being injured, how could he dodge effectively?

This time, if caught, Qin Muge was bound to be injured.

Moreover, considering Leng Lie’s intentions, it seemed there was an intention to kill.

As they say, dead men tell no tales; once Qin Muge is killed, everything spoken here would be under their control.

Qin Muge hadn’t expected Leng Lie’s brazenness, preparing to reveal his identity, yet felt his body sway, dodging Leng Lie’s grab.

Then, a light voice echoed: "Leng Yinluo, you really are quite formidable!"