Protect Our Clan Leader

Chapter 1053: Chapter 66: Dominating the Trending Searches! Immortal Master’s Plan Stirs the Wind and Clouds (Vote for Monthly Pass)_4 Chapter 1053: Chapter 66: Dominating the Trending Searches! Immortal Master’s Plan Stirs the Wind and Clouds (Vote for Monthly Pass)_4 “` “Arresting a criminal? And it’s a joint operation by the Three Sections~” Wang Zhuohui and Master Yuchang’s complexions changed drastically, “Did they say what the crime was?”

“They didn’t say,” replied the head of household, “Currently, Elder Zhouhua is handling the situation and has arranged them in the reception hall.”

“Zhuohui, Ancestor Yuchang,” Wang Shouzhe said with a nonchalant demeanor, “Let’s go and take a look together. Won’t that be clear then?”

Afterward.

A group of people with grave expressions arrived at the main residence’s reception hall. As soon as everyone entered, they saw Wang Zhouhua entertaining the envoys from the Three Sections, his face showing a hint of ingratiating intention for the sake of probing for information.

Upon seeing the arrival of Wang Shouzhe and the others, their gazes immediately sharpened as they stared at Wang Shouzhe, their expressions seeming to harbor ill will.

“Hahaha~” Wang Zhuohui walked forward jovially, “Zhuohui greets Director Meng, Zhao’s Order, and Chen’s Order.” He too held the title of an order within the Engineering Section, though it was a position without real power.

Even if Wang Zhuohui held an honorary role, he was still a Divine ability species at the advanced stage peak of the Purple Abode Realm, the future Ding Duke, with undeniable strength. The few powerful directors and orders, even Zhao Zhicai of the Zhao Clan, wouldn’t dare to act recklessly in front of Wang Zhuohui.

One by one, they got up to return the greeting, the courtesy entirely for show.

Master Yuchang also exchanged pleasantries with them before inviting everyone to take their seats, with those who should drink tea doing so. After all, this was the Ding Duke’s Mansion, even if it was a joint operation by the Three Sections to apprehend someone, they couldn’t just barge in arrogantly.

After going through the proper greetings and sipping tea.

Master Yuchang finally coughed twice and broached the subject, “Director Meng, may I ask what crime our relative Shouzhe from the Ding Duke’s Mansion has committed to warrant the mobilization of the Three Sections to apprehend him?”

“Young Duke, Master Yuchang.” Meng Yuanbai stood up and bowed slightly, “Someone has accused the Changning Wang Clan of tax evasion during their business operations. However, during the joint investigation by the Three Sections, they inadvertently discovered evidence suggesting that the Wang family might be involved in smuggling and collusion with the enemy.”

“Therefore, we especially came to summon Wang Shouzhe to the Penal Law Section to clarify some matters.”

Since Wang Zhuohui held an honorary role, outsiders generally gave him the respect due to a young duke.

“Suspicion?” Wang Zhuohui’s face chilled as he said, “Just because of a suspicion, you want to drag Shouzhe into the Penal Law Section? Do you think our Ding Duke’s Mansion is that easy to bully?”

“Wang’s Order,” Zhao Zhicai said in a taunting manner, “If we weren’t somewhat certain, do you think we would come jointly to arrest someone? Let me tell you the truth, according to the intelligence we control, that Changning branch of the Wang family has gotten into a very, very big mess. If you know what’s good for you, you’ll just stand aside quietly. Otherwise, your Ding Duke’s Mansion might get dragged in as well and lose all your dignity.”

Zhao Zhicai is an elite of the Da Qian Zhao Clan, and he typically doesn’t get along with the Wang family. Although Wang Zhuohui is indeed a Divine ability species, does the Zhao Clan not have their own? The Zhao Clan possesses four Magical Power Inheritances, much stronger than the current Wang family.

“Brother Zhuohui,” Chen Jinghu also said, with a solemn expression, “The details of this matter can’t be revealed for now, but indeed, during our internal investigation, we found that the Wang family hid filth and sought illegal profits through smuggling and collusion. According to the laws of Daqian, we have the right to subpoena Wang Shouzhe. If you try to stop us forcefully, that’s tantamount to deliberately obstructing law enforcement.”

The Da Qian Chen Family has risen to become a Third-Class Aristocratic Family, and they have two Divine Skills generations alternating within their family. Their comprehensive strength is much stronger than that of the current Great Qian Wang Clan.

Therefore, the Chen Clan looks down on the strength of the Ding Duke’s Mansion but envies the duke title.

Internal personal investigation reveals the problem? That’s tricky! If it were just accusations from outsiders, one could claim the possibility of frame-ups to prevent taking Shouzhe away for questioning.

Both Wang Zhuohui and Master Yuchang had their complexions turn somewhat unsightly.

“Regarding the matter of Shouzhe, we have troubled the elders,” Wang Shouzhe said with a calm smile, standing up and bowing, “As they say, the clean need not fear, while the tainted bring their own demise. I consider myself a law-abiding Daqian citizen and do not mind assisting the investigation. I trust that the Three Talents Section, the Penal Law Section, and the Inspectorate, after investigating the facts, will surely return justice to me.”

“Shouzhe, this…” Both Wang Zhuohui and Master Yuchang seemed somewhat reluctant, worried that the other party might latch onto some oversights or leverages and persistently follow through.

And nowadays, the Emperor’s attitude toward the Wang family was always to suppress them given any chance, even if it meant scowling at them to blow off some steam without any wrongdoing. No one is without faults…

“Very well, very well.” Meng Yuanbai said with a smile, “Since you claim your innocence, come with us to assist in the investigation. But rest assured, if there isn’t conclusive evidence…”

“Hold on!”

Before Meng Yuanbai could finish his sentence, he was interrupted by a forceful and vigorous elderly voice.

An overwhelming pressure descended like a mountain upon the Wang family’s reception hall, causing everyone to feel their hearts quake as if calamity were imminent.

A dignified elderly gentleman, dressed in sumptuous robes as if he had torn through space itself, suddenly appeared before the crowd, his authoritative gaze sweeping over the people from the Three Sections: “You youngsters, coming to my Ding Duke’s Mansion to arrest someone, did any of you ask for the Duke’s opinion?”

Ding Duke Yin Da, the old ancestor!

Meng Yuanbai and the other two felt a chill in their hearts and dared not show any disrespect, hastily bowing and saying, “We greet the Ding Duke.” The title of duke was personally conferred by Emperor Ziwei Xuandu himself, and in terms of status and rarity, it was even more esteemed than that of a prince by a half-step.

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