Heavenly Dragon Doctor Son-in-Law-Chapter 86 - 87 You’re Not Worthy of Arresting Me!
BANG!
"My territory. Do you have any authority here?" a cold female voice cut through the air.
A middle-aged woman in a black uniform suddenly appeared at the entrance. Seeing this woman, Jiang Haijing frowned. This woman was a senior official in the local government. This place, Binhai District, was indeed not under his jurisdiction. Moreover, Jiang Haijing had previously poached a district that bordered her own, and she still harbored hostility toward him.
"Director Jiang, what brings you to grace my Binhai District with your presence?" the woman asked with an unreadable smile. "Aren’t you overreaching, extending your authority from Lin’an District? Or is it that you have no regard for the Supervision Department?"
Jiang Haijing’s expression soured. At that moment, he was at a loss for words. After all, he was in the wrong. He had no jurisdiction in Binhai District, so his presence was indeed inappropriate. However, he couldn’t just watch as Qin Long was framed by Han Tao and his cronies; otherwise, he was undoubtedly doomed.
Jiang Haijing’s brows were tightly knitted. His own power was limited, and since he was on the same official level as this woman, he couldn’t forcefully protect Qin Long.
Han Tao lit a cigarette, a smirk on his face. A worthless cripple thinks he’s invincible just because he knows Jiang Haijing? As if I, Han Tao, couldn’t crush him whenever I please.
"What’s the status of the case?" the middle-aged woman asked her subordinates, seeing Jiang Haijing remain silent with a sullen face.
"Not yet. This Qin Long is hopelessly stubborn and refuses to confess," the uniformed man replied, deliberately concealing that they had found Chen Kun. "However, all the evidence we’ve gathered points to him as the most likely culprit."
"I see. Arrest him and give him a proper interrogation," the middle-aged woman commanded coldly.
"Arrest me? Are you sure?" Qin Long’s brow furrowed as he spoke slowly.
"Of course I’m sure!" the woman snapped. "Arresting you is the least of it! With an attitude like that, a severe beating would be letting you off easy!"
Qin Long’s eyes were cold as he glared at the woman, displaying no hint of nervousness, only an overwhelming aura of authority.
As the head of the Four War Venerables, is my power not at the very pinnacle? I am adorned in the Heavenly Dragon war robe and wield the Sword Punisher Breaking Heaven. I have the authority to execute first and report later, a power that stands above the law! In my right hand, I hold the Golden Needle, a symbol of unparalleled medical skill. I protect my country and eliminate all evil! In the great Grand Xia Nation, who would dare arrest the Dragon Commander? Who would dare convict him? And who would dare sentence the Nine-Star Commander to death? Even a mighty War King must bow his head in submission and await my command.
"Arresting me will come at a cost," Qin Long stated, his demeanor calm, his tone carrying an indisputable iciness. "Within twenty-four hours, you will, at best, be dismissed from your post. At worst, you will be executed. Your little Jiangzhong administration will cease to exist."
At his words, a dead silence fell over the room. It was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.
This cripple is so arrogant! How dare he make such wild claims inside the Inspectorate Office? Who does he think he is?
"Laughable!" the middle-aged woman seethed, gritting her teeth. "I won’t just arrest you, I’ll teach you a harsh lesson myself! Men! Take him to the dark cell! Give him fifty lashes to start!"
The next second, several uniformed men grabbed Qin Long, twisted his arms behind his back, and began to drag him away.
"Director Zhou, the Supervision Department is here!" a woman in uniform suddenly rushed in, shouting frantically.
"What?!" Director Zhou trembled at the news.
Even Jiang Haijing, who had been standing aside guiltily, widened his eyes in shock. The Supervision Department... they really came?
The Supervision Department held immense power. It oversaw everything, with all the districts in Jiangzhong under its management. Its status was supreme, a department beyond the imagination of ordinary people. Even an official like Jiang Haijing had to greet them with a deferential smile, not daring to show the slightest disrespect.
"What are you all staring at? Get outside, line up, and welcome them!" Zhou Hongying barked. Although she had no idea why they were here, the thought of the Supervision Department terrified her. She wouldn’t dare offend them; a single misspoken word could cost her her career. She had to be on her best behavior.
Just then, the sound of determined footsteps approached the entrance. The one in the lead was a woman who appeared to be in her fifties, followed by personnel in the red uniforms of the Supervision Department, each wearing a plaque at their waist. The leading woman had almond-shaped eyes and willow-leaf eyebrows. She was clearly well-maintained, looking as if she were only in her thirties. But beneath her beautiful exterior radiated an intangible aura of pressure. She held a red folding fan, her demeanor completely at ease.
At the sight of her, Director Zhou’s eyes went wide. Behind her, Jiang Haijing stood bolt upright, his mouth falling open in shock.
Wu Mulan! The director of the Jiangzhong Supervision Department! She’s in charge of managing and supervising all government divisions. Every district in Jiangzhong is under her control. This is a true powerhouse, someone who could turn Jiangzhong on its head with a single glance!
Jiang Haijing was terrified. He had assumed it would just be a minor clerk, but Wu Mulan herself had come! What in the world is going on? She hasn’t visited a small Inspectorate Office like this in years!
"Director Wu! What brings you here?" Zhou Hongying immediately scurried over, bowing obsequiously to welcome her.
Jiang Haijing also hurried forward with a smile. After all, this was their direct superior.
"Ah, Jiang Haijing, you’re here as well," Wu Mulan said with a faint smile. "I had some free time and heard a friend of mine was involved in a case, so I came to take a look."
Upon hearing this, a feeling of dread washed over both Zhou Hongying and Jiang Haijing. What kind of case could possibly involve a friend of Wu Mulan’s? And why did she come in person? Who could this person be to wield such influence?
A bad feeling suddenly washed over Zhou Hongying. Having navigated the treacherous waters of government for so many years, she was adept at reading situations like this. What case could possibly compel Wu Mulan to intervene personally? Her visit must be about the case involving Qin Long and Han Tao. Is she here to protect Han Tao? Or to back his daughter? Or am I overthinking this, and her visit is entirely unrelated?
Zhou Hongying’s expression was now one of utter confusion; she couldn’t read Wu Mulan’s intentions at all. For a subordinate, this uncertainty was perilous—it could make or break a career. Then again, Qin Long is just the infamous piece of trash from the Tang Family. There’s no way he could know someone like Wu Mulan. If he actually knows her, I, Zhou Hongying, will take his surname!
Beside them, Jiang Haijing also looked bewildered and extremely worried. Why is Wu Mulan here? Could this be a double act she’s performing with Zhou Hongying? If so, Qin Long is doomed.
The Supervision Department... it possessed absolute power, like a miniature imperial court within Jiangzhong. With just a flick of a finger, they could make someone vanish without a trace. Jiang Haijing desperately wanted to save Qin Long, but his rank was low and his power was negligible!
"My, it’s quite crowded in here," Wu Mulan remarked with a smile as she walked directly into the interrogation room, her gaze sweeping over everyone present.
Aside from the elderly sanitation worker, there were Qin Long and Han Tao, along with seven or eight of Han Tao’s bodyguards. The rest were the interrogation staff.
At once, Zhou Hongying took out her treasured tea leaves and personally began to brew a pot for the director.
"Director Wu, this is Mr. Han Tao, the father of the deceased, Han Bing. We were just investigating some details..."
