Protect Our Chief

Chapter 1053 - 66: Dominating the Hot Search! The Immortal Lord Sets the Stage for Storms

"Arrest the suspect? It’s actually a coordinated effort by the Three Ministries~" Wang Zhouhui and Wang Yuchang’s expressions changed dramatically. "Did they say what crime was committed?""No, they didn’t." The household general replied, "Ancestor Zhouhua is now personally involved and has arranged for them to be in the reception hall."

"Zhouhui, Ancestor Yuchang," Wang Shouzhe said calmly, "Why don’t we go take a look and find out?"

Then.

The group entered the main residence’s reception hall with solemn expressions. As soon as they stepped inside, they saw Wang Zhouhua hosting the envoys from the Three Ministries, with a somewhat ingratiating demeanor to gather information.

As they noticed Wang Shouzhe and the others arriving, their gaze immediately locked onto Wang Shouzhe, showing a hint of hostility.

"Hahaha~" Wang Zhouhui laughed heartily as he approached. "Zhouhui greets Director Meng, Commander Zhao, Commander Chen." He himself was a commander in the Engineering Department, but it was more of a nominal position.

Though Wang Zhouhui held a nominal post, he was still a late-stage Purple Mansion Realm powerhouse, the future Duke Dingguo, his strength undeniable. Even the directors and commanders, including Zhao Zhicai from the Zhao Family, dared not act arrogantly before Wang Zhouhui.

The three stood up and returned the greeting, filled with empty gestures.

Patriarch Yuchang also exchanged greetings with them, then invited everyone to be seated and have tea as appropriate. This was Duke Dingguo’s Mansion; even if a coordinated effort by the Three Ministries appeared to arrest someone, they couldn’t just run rampant.

Following the proper etiquette, after sipping tea and exchanging pleasantries.

Wang Yuchang coughed twice to get to the point: "Director Meng, dare I ask what exactly our Duke Dingguo’s Mansion relative Shouzhe has done, to warrant your coordinated effort in arresting him?"

"Little Duke, Patriarch Yuchang," Meng Yuanbai stood up and slightly bowed, "Someone has reported that the Changning Wang Family engaged in tax evasion while managing their family business. However, during the Three Ministries’ coordinated investigation, we inadvertently discovered that the Wang Family might be involved in smuggling and colluding with the enemy."

"Therefore, I specifically came to summon Wang Shouzhe to the Criminal Law Department to clarify some matters."

Since Wang Zhouhui’s nominal position wasn’t impressive, the world generally referred to him respectfully as Little Duke.

"Suspicion?" Wang Zhouhui’s expression darkened. "Just suspicion, and you want to take Shouzhe to the Criminal Law Department? Do you think our Duke Dingguo’s Mansion is so easy to bully?"

"Commander Wang," Zhao Zhicai said in a sinister tone, "If we didn’t have some certainty, would we come to arrest someone with the Three Ministries’ coordination? To be frank, the situation your Changning branch of the Wang Family is facing is very, very serious. If you are wise, just step aside honestly, or else don’t let your Duke Dingguo’s Mansion be dragged into this, losing all face."

Zhao Zhicai was an elite from the Daqian Zhao Family, usually opposing the Wang Family. Although Wang Zhouhui was indeed a Divine Power Species, didn’t the Zhao Family have them too? The Zhao Family had a heritage of four Divine Powers, far stronger than the current Wang Family.

"Brother Zhouhui," Chen Jingtiger said with a serious expression, "The details of this matter cannot be disclosed for now, but it is true that during our internal personnel investigation, we found that the Wang Family harbors corruption, with suspicions of colluding with the enemy through smuggling. According to Daqian’s criminal law, we have the right to summon Wang Shouzhe. If you forcibly prevent this, you will be accused of deliberately obstructing law enforcement."

The Daqian Chen Family soared as a later-emerged Third-Grade Noble Family, capable of completing dual Divine Power rotations, with overall strength significantly stronger than the current Daqian Wang Family.

Thus, Chen Family’s mentality was both looking down on Duke Dingguo’s Mansion strength and envying Duke Dingguo’s title.

Discovered during internal personnel investigation? This is troublesome! If it were only a report by outsiders, there might be excuses about potential framing to obstruct Wang Shouzhe from being taken away for questioning.

Wang Zhouhui and Wang Yuchang’s faces turned somewhat unsightly.

"Regarding Shouzhe’s matter, I appreciate the concern of the elders," Wang Shouzhe smiled aloofly, stood up and cupped his hand. "As the saying goes, the pure remain pure and the tainted remain tainted. I ask myself as a law-abiding citizen of Daqian, taking a trip to assist in the investigation is fine. I believe the Three Talents Department, Criminal Law Department, and Inspectorate, after investigating the truth, will surely restore fairness to Shouzhe."

"Shouzhe, this..." Wang Zhouhui and Wang Yuchang were somewhat reluctant, fearing that the other party might seize some oversight or flaw and refuse to let go.

Moreover, His Majesty’s attitude toward the Wang Family has always been to suppress when given the opportunity, fiercely staring even when no mistakes are made. No one is without flaws or oversights...

"Alright, alright," Meng Yuanbai smiled and praised, "Since you proclaim your innocence, then follow us to assist in the investigation. But rest assured, if there is no substantial evidence..."

"Wait!"

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

An overwhelming pressure descended on the Wang Family’s reception hall, making everyone feel as if a disaster was looming.

An elderly man in gorgeous clothing, standing tall like a mountain, abruptly appeared in front of everyone as if tearing through space. His majestic gaze swept across the Three Ministries’ people: "You juniors, coming to my Duke Dingguo’s Mansion to arrest someone, did you consult my opinion?"

Duke Yinda Ancestor!

Meng Yuanbai and the three others felt a chill in their hearts, not daring to neglect and hurriedly bowed in salute: "Greetings, Duke." The title of Duke was conferred personally by Emperor Ziwei Xuandu, ranking slightly higher than a prince.