Chapter 595: So Violent
Translator: Timothy_ Editor: GlobeGlotter
“What’s going—?” Great Judge Chen walked outside and frowned at Yi Zhu. He got only halfway through his sentence before stopping, his mouth agape in shock.
“Great Judge Chen, my brother was beaten at the courthouse door. If the perpetrator won’t—” Yi Qihai also stopped, looking at Great Judge Chen in confusion.
Great Judge Chen quickly approached Ye Mo and bowed. “Young Master Mo, I didn’t expect you in Jiutang City. It really—”
“Who are you?” Ye Mo asked, recognizing the man from the Wutong Restaurant—Wu Ze’s friend, likely a Beijing official.
The man said carefully, “Young Master Mo, I’m Wu Ze’s friend, Chen Huichang. I’ve been transferred to Jiutang City as Great Judge. I had the honor of dining with you at the Wutong Restaurant.”
Ye Mo nodded. “So, you’re responsible for the Yi Jiuhe will case?”
“Yes, yes, I know the case. Another judge is handling it,” Chen Huichang replied cautiously. He hadn’t expected Yi Jiuhe to have such a powerful ally; he knew the case too well, and had indirectly assisted them.
“Then you knew the case was dubious and Yi Jiuhe’s will was forged, right?” Ye Mo’s words shocked everyone. Who dared speak to a judge like that, especially in public?
“This—this—” Chen Huichang sweated. A ‘yes’ would end his career; a refusal, however, wouldn't earn him Ye Mo’s mercy.
“If you don’t reply within three seconds, you won’t need to reply at all,” Ye Mo said coldly.
Chen Huichang considered the situation. A lost job was preferable to death.
“Yes, yes, the will is fake. Yi Qihai conspired with others to forge it to frame Lu Lin and her daughters.”
“Bastard! You knew it was fake and still supported them! Slap—” Ye Mo slapped him. Chen Huichang spun, falling onto Yi Zhu.
Everyone was dumbfounded. Who was this Young Master Mo, daring to slap a Great Judge in open court? Even the Great Judge had told the truth.
Yi Qihai felt a chill. Young Master Mo was no ordinary person. He had to act before the young master could counterattack. Yi Qihai approached Ye Mo, producing a cigarette. Before he could speak, Ye Mo kicked him aside.
So violent! Everyone watched in shock. Most shocking was Chen Huichang crawling up, wiping blood from his mouth, and approaching Ye Mo as if awaiting another blow.
Two policemen, about to arrest Ye Mo, froze.
“Young Master Mo, please tell me what to do,” Chen Huichang said, trying to sound calm. He cursed his lack of thorough investigation into Yi Jiuhe.
“Rejudge the case and ensure those responsible for the forged will rot in prison. I haven’t time to stay in Jiutang, but I’ll return to check. If I’m unhappy, don’t blame me,” Ye Mo said coldly.
Chen Huichang breathed a sigh of relief. “Yes, I will judge this case fairly.” He seemed to want to add something but didn’t.
Lu Lin’s daughters and the two middle-aged men were stunned. They’d seen aggressive people, but none as ferocious as Ye Mo.
Yi Jiuhe’s wife reacted quickly, recognizing her husband’s friend’s influence. Her body shook with excitement. Since her husband’s death, they’d been mere pawns.
Lu Lin saw Chen Huichang’s hesitation and understood.
Lu Lin approached Ye Mo. “Jiuhe’s second sister-in-law’s father is Jiutang City’s secretary. I think—” She didn’t finish.
Ye Mo understood. Chen Huichang hesitated, unsure if he could challenge the secretary, especially since Ye Mo was leaving.
“I’ll find someone to help.” Ye Mo called Li Chunsheng. He didn’t know many officials, but Li Chunsheng, in He Feng City, He Dong Province, might help.
Li Chunsheng had been rising quickly, but lacked support. After meeting Ye Mo, receiving Li Family help, and resolving issues in He Feng, he'd been promoted again. He was now He Feng City Secretary, a He Dong Province Senator, and He Dong Province Vice-Political Secretary—next in line for Secretary of He Dong Province.
Li Chunsheng, dining with senators after a meeting, received a call. Only family and a few higher-ups had his private number. To everyone’s shock, he stood, respectful. They guessed a Beijing higher-up.
“Yes, yes,” Li Chunsheng agreed repeatedly, then hung up. He explained, “A will case in Jiutang City. The will was altered for profit, and the judge colluded to frame innocents. I must go to Jiutang personally.”
What? Li Chunsheng, personally, for a will case? Who was involved? His abrupt departure shocked everyone.
Ye Mo put down his phone and looked at the man in glasses. “Who is he?”
Lu Lin said, “Our lawyer, Wang Yi, and my brother, Lu Mang.”
Ye Mo nodded. “I suspect your lawyer’s involvement. Chen Huichang, check him.”
“Yes, Young Master Mo.” Chen Huichang, having heard Ye Mo call Li Chunsheng, spoke even more carefully.
The man in glasses’ expression soured, but he didn’t dare speak.
Ye Mo left matters to Li Chunsheng, confident he’d handle it. He returned to the temple. He found traces of a formation, but it had been removed. Back in the underground room, he noticed details missed on his first visit.