Chapter 516: Chaos (1/2)

Chapter 516: Chaos

Translator: Sparrow TranslationsEditor: Sparrow Translations

Chi Hou didn't understand it. However, his eyes widened in shock. He realized that there were eight figures sprinting towards Fang Zhengzhi from the other direction.

”Southern Region messengers?!” Chi Hou recognized them instantly and prepared to strike. Then, he saw another figure behind the eight messengers.

This figure's speed...

Was almost as fast as Xing Yuanguo and him.

However, his red official robes were easily recognizable. He knew that this was Left Prime Minister Yu Yiping.

”What's wrong?” Chi Hou saw how anxious Left Prime Minister Yu Yiping was and felt a wave of suspicion.

Even though he was not an official in the capital, he knew Left Prime Minister Yu Yiping quite well. Yu Yiping was rarely flustered.

Furthermore, soon after Yu Yiping appeared in the distance, two other figures entered his field of vision.

The Center and Left Assistant Ministers of the Ministry of Law.

They were surrounded by wardens and guards in black. King Duan and the city guards followed closely behind.

This was quite the ridiculous sight.

This was the capital.

Chi Hou was extremely shocked. He knew that the capital would not be peaceful tonight, but even this was beyond his wildest imagination.

Chi Hou turned to look at Xing Yuanguo.

Xing Yuanguo was as calm as ever. He looked like an independent observer as he looked at the sprinting figures.

”Brother Yuanguo, should we...” Chi Hou asked as he tried to figure out what was unfolding before his very eyes.

”No need. We will just observe from here.” Xing Yuanguo shook his head and settled down about 200m away from Fang Zhengzhi's position.

”Here?” Chi Hou wanted to say something when he saw the tree in front of him. However, he still nodded, ”Sure, we will do as you say.”

At that moment, the eight Southern Region messengers went around Fang Zhengzhi and disappeared into a dark alley.

Left Prime Minister Yu Yiping and the two assistant ministers began to panic when they saw this. As they prepared to rush in after the messengers, they spotted Fang Zhengzhi, Yan Xiu, and Ping Yang.

Fang Zhengzhi looked at Left Prime Minister Yu Yiping, his eyes glittering as he smirked.

”Prime Minister, you seem to be in a hurry... where are you headed?” Fang Zhengzhi waved and greeted Yu Yiping.

”Move aside, I have official matters to attend to!” Left Prime Minister Yu Yiping had no mood to entertain Fang Zhengzhi.

”Official business? Are you talking about the escaped criminals?” Fang Zhengzhi pointed to the alley.

”So what if it is?” Left Prime Minister Yu Yiping had no intention of stopping.

When the two assistant ministers and the guards saw Fang Zhengzhi, they raised their swords.

They were ready to strike at a moment's notice.

”Move aside!”

”Do you know the penalty for obstruction of justice?”

Two of the guards bellowed when they saw Fang Zhengzhi.

”Scram! How dare you raise your voice in front of me?” Ping Yang bellowed and stepped forward.

”...” The two guards retreated almost instantly. They didn't dare to speak again and chose to hide behind the two assistant ministers.

It was clear...

They were scared of Ping Yang.

”Fang Zhengzhi, I am pursuing criminals right now! If you continue to stand in my way, I will not show you any mercy!” He knew how domineering Ping Yang was, but he had no other choice now.

”Prime Minister, I think you're mistaken. I am Fang Zhengzheng.” Fang Zhengzhi replied.

”I don't care if you're Fang Zhengzhi or Fang Zhengzheng! Step aside! Now!” Left Prime Minister Yu Yiping's glare was icy.

He knew why Fang Zhengzhi was waiting for him here.

”Left Prime Minister, there is no need to hurry! You are just trying to catch some escaped criminals. I can swear on my life that I will make sure that they are brought to justice. If I obstruct justice tonight, I will take all responsibility!” Fang Zhengzhi chuckled lightly.

”What do you mean?” Left Prime Minister Yu Yiping was stunned.

The guards and the assistant ministers standing behind Yu Yiping were equally confused. Even King Duan couldn't figure out what was happening.

King Duan wasn't surprised that Fang Zhengzhi was here.

This was a way to delay Yu Yiping.

However, why would Fang Zhengzhi take responsibility for this delay? That was not wise!

”What I mean is... since I happen to be in the area, I can't watch idly by as the criminals escape.” Fang Zhengzhi replied calmly.

”You can't watch idly by as they escape?” Left Prime Minister Yu Yiping glared at Fang Zhengzhi solemnly.

He knew that these men were Fang Zhengzhi's.

So why would he stop them from escaping?

Did he think that Yu Yiping was an idiot?!

Left Prime Minister Yu Yiping was not falling for that! There was no free lunch in this world!

The two assistant ministers didn't believe Fang Zhengzhi either.

King Duan was shocked when he heard what Fang Zhengzhi said.

However, Fang Zhengzhi had no intention of explaining himself. He turned into the alley and whistled.

”Ah!”

”We will never go to jail!”

”Brothers, we will do better in our next lives!”

After Fang Zhengzhi whistled, shouts echoed through the alley and a few figures walked out.

These were members of the royal guard.

The leader was the deputy commander, Bai Qi.