Perfect Encounter - Chapter 103.2

PROOFREAD BY AFREANA

Chapter 103.2

Yao Kun was angry. What kind of outdated argument is this? Also, isn’t this crime too orchestrated and far-fetched? How did he start robbing a civilian’s daughter? He has no relation with An Ruochen. He intervened in the civil marriage because An Ruochen herself came to beat the drum to report the crime. Moreover, An Ruochen solved the spies’ case, which the government had recorded. She left the An family and joined the army, and that was all above the table.

Yao Kun kindly laughed. “I had punished An Zhifu with a few planks. Yet he still intends to falsely accuse the officer once more?”

Qian Pei laughed: “Speaking of which, he is indeed stupid, running to sue the shipping department for nothing. What does he have to do with Liu Deli’s messy accounts?”

Yao Kun glared at him and stuffed the document into his arms. “You dragged An Zhifu down. Don’t think that I do not know. As I said, there is a bottom line for me to overlook. You have enough money to spend, so do not toss those unclean things. I have not forced Liu Deli’s confession about you. You should not move forward.”

He paused and said: “This document, is it related to you? Is this your idea? Do you want to take revenge on Big Long for taking your wife? Don’t be silly. For one thing, An Zhifu has a case of false accusation recorded in the local government office. Whoever he sues again, it would become an indictment. Not to mention, General Long Teng’s achievements, a second-grade general, are lengthier than An Zhifu’s family property list. Also, An Ruochen solved the spy’s case, which deserves praise. Who is he to sue? The dissolution of the marriage contract and naturalization documents have his signature and seal. And now, he turns to bite back because he feels too much of a loss. He doesn’t know what’s at stake, but don’t you? Do not interfere. Beware of burning yourself.”

Qian Pei said, “I am aware of the stakes, but I am worried you, Mr. Governor, are confused. I provided this document to you because I want to remind you and eliminate the trouble. You think you are upright and innocent, not afraid of suing, but do not forget that the Inspector is coming. Once the inspection, investigation, and trial start, regardless of your reasoning, if An Zhifu runs to make a fuss and is used by someone, can you be sure you won’t have any trouble?”

“Used by someone?” Yao Kun looked at Qian Pei, “Just tell me straight, what do you want? You are not looking for me to plead. This kind of thing, even if this paper is gone, there will be a next one. The problem is human beings, not a paper.”

Qian Pei laughed loudly, “My Lord is a wise man. Since this is the case, you should release Mr. Tang Xuan.”

Yao Kun froze and slammed the table. “Are you crazy?” An Ruochen’s accusations against Qian Pei immediately flooded through his mind. “Qian Pei! What exactly have you done? Are you involved in treason? Helping the spies with their work?”

Qian Pei tsked, “What are you so nervous about? I’m having a good day. Why would I help the spies? That Mr. Tang is not a spy.”

Yao Kun glared at Qian Pei. Seeing Qian Pei’s calm and relaxed face, his doubts deepened, “Then who is he, and what is his relationship with you?”

“He is a tea merchant from Yunhe. I have some business with him. You know, doing business and earning money, you must use this and that method, can’t be too clean. But those are all small things and they did not happen in Pingnan County. If you go too far by offering a reward, the exploiter will invent some charges. First, you will be deceived by false confession. Second, you will get the wrong case and cause a fuss in Yunhe. After Tang Xuan returns, he will get in trouble because you investigated his background for no reason. The business will be hard to do, and I will suffer losses.”

Yao Kun did not buy his words: “If he has a business with you, why did he never mention you in his confession?”

“Isn’t there An Ruochen here? An Ruochen will choreograph charges over his innocence if she knows this person is my acquaintance. Also, we have a business relationship. Then, without reason or evidence, the charges are nailed to the board.” Qian Pei said in ridicule: “Since the arrival of General Long, the Lord Governor is not like before. According to my view, the General led you by the nose. General Long taking revenge for his wife, I dared not bother with him, but can he not bother with me? Even if he doesn’t, An Ruochen’s hate is difficult to eliminate. It’s not like you don’t know how many things she has made up about me and how much trouble she finds me.”

“I know, but how does this Tang Xuan know?”

“It’s because we drank and said some confusing things. Tang Xuan knew about my grudges against the An sisters and heard me talk about An Ruochen’s poise and rebelliousness, so he got curious. He had met An Ruochen, but it wasn’t stalking. He told me when he went to eat at the Zhaofu Restaurant, others called out for Eldest Miss An, so he looked at her a few more times. General Long spoiled An Ruochen too much, and she thinks she’s a smartass. She’s always thinking of catching spies to please General Long, so she looks at everyone like one. I guess that’s what happened, and she thinks that Mr. Tang had something up his sleeve because he looked at her a few more times.”

Yao Kun glared at Qian Pei: “Then how many times did he go up that Mount Xiu?”

“An Ruochen went to some temples some time ago. I guess she was looking for An Ruofang. The temple is indeed a good place to hide people. She withdrew from the An family register, but An Ruofang didn’t. If I can find An Ruofang, I will welcome her into my family. Can it be that General Long wants to take another wife from me?”

Yao Kun was so angry that he pointed at Qian Pei for a long time before squeezing out a sentence, “Why are you such an asshole?”