Helian Jiao Er put on an aggrieved expression and gently tugged on Helian Mei's sleeves. She shook her head and said, "Third sister don't say anymore. It's just a piece of jade, if Eldest Sister likes it that much, then just give it to her. It's just that I'll be letting Father down as that the piece of jade was the one father had painstakingly got from the Western Region. I usually can't bear to wear it on normal days and I only wear it on special occasions. I'll have to trouble Eldest Sister to take extra care of it, from time to time, please wipe it with down with spring water. As for your face, when we go back, let me put on some ointment on it. Don't disturb Eldest Sister any further...we don't have the right to.."
The more she said, the angrier Helian Guang Yao got. For so many years he had been tolerating Helian Wei Wei's antics and whims.
To Helian Guang Yao, Helian Wei Wei was a black mark in his life that he was ashamed of.
It is because of this waste's existence that he was constantly reminded that he isn't the true heir and that he was just the 'Son-in-law' that married into the Helian Family.
And now she actually dared to bother his beloved daughter!
Today, if he didn't put Helian Wei Wei in her place he would not be able to suppress the insurmountable anger that dwelled within.
Helian Guan Yao raised his whip and sh it towards Helian Wei Wei!
Helian Wei Wei's eyes narrowed and she swiftly kicked the whip aside.
Helian Guang Yao was surprised, he didn't think that his eldest daughter who was trash could make such moves.
"Helian Wei Wei! You…..! Hmph! You even dare to be disobedient to father!"
Helian Wei Wei laughed, "I don't want to be beaten for no reason, how is that disobedience?"
"Eldest Sister, even up till now you haven't given up?" Helian Mei rushed over, her eyes open wide, "Second Sister have already seen that you have something shiny on you!"
Helian Wei Wei's thin lips curled up into a sneer: "You mean to say that anything that's shiny is jade? Then why don't you say that all that glitters is gold? Then I'm sure the unique l.u.s.tre of gaudy riches exuding so explosively from your entire being must be so irresistibly charming to all!"
"Pffft-"
The ladies surrounding them couldn't help but laugh out.
Helian Mei has always liked to wear gold and silver, before they just thought that she dressed up brightly but now that they took another look, it was really a bit too heavy and garish for their taste.
"Eldest Sister... don't bully Third sister any further" Helian Jiao Er looked up innocently, her beautiful face showing pity. "A family in harmony will prosper, next time if you see anything you like, just tell me, there's no need to make father so angry."
When he heard this, Helian Guang Yao held the whip even tighter and angrily said, "Enough! Helian Wei Wei, if you aren't going to own up, then get out! As one of the esteemed protectors of our kingdom , we cannot tolerate any thieves!"
"Hmmm, get out?" Helian Wei Wei's raised her eyebrows and smiled chillingly. "I shouldn't need to mention it, but all of you seem to have forgotten that I, Helian Wei Wei, am the real successor of the Helian Family, and you are merely the Son-in-law that married in!"
Chapter 4 - Ill.u.s.trious Ghost Palace
"You!" Helian Guang Yao bellowed, his body trembling intensely from intense rage. No longer caring about the presence of all the other distinguished noble sons and daughters, he raised his hand and slapped Helian Wei Wei.
Slap!
Helian Guang Yao's palm landed heavily on Wei Wei's cheek, he had slapped her in his fit of anger without holding anything back. Even though Wei Wei could have dodged, she didn't evade it, rather she just stood there, and took the slap. She looked at him with a cold glint in her eye: "So this is how you express your gratitude, failing to make a distinction between right and wrong, and letting your beloved daughter slander me!"
While talking, she threw away what she was holding in her hands in an upright manner, her eyes shone with a hint of justice. At that moment, it seems to have stirred up the heart of the people.
Hearing Wei Wei's words, everyone's heart was shocked, as they looked at Helian Guang Yao, everyone had some reservations about him.
Helian Guang Yao's face twisted with anger, but couldn't retort to what Wei Wei had said.
This was also the reason why Wei Wei didn't evade when he slapped her, even though she could have.
She wanted to expose the vile things this sc.u.m has done in the past, not giving him the slightest chance of fighting back.
It was obvious that Helian Guang Yao was so angry to the point that he felt light headed. Everything happened too quickly that he wasn't prepared nor did he have the chance to see the foreshadow of what Wei Wei wanted to do.
So in that moment, he wasn't able to react to what just happened.
But that didn't mean that Helian Jiao Er won't fight back. With her eyes cast down, only after a few second passed, did she finally react. With a soft and sweet voice, she cooed. "Since Eldest Sister insists that she's being wronged, then why don't we let the slaves investigate this matter, and return her innocence."
When they heard the solution, they all nodded in agreement, thinking that the Second Miss was very kind-hearted, even in this situation, she didn't forget to give her a few step for retreat.
But with a single glance, Helian Wei Wei could see the malicious intent hidden in Helian Jiao Er's eyes. Return justice to me? Ha! That sounds too nice.
She was probably thinking of another way to add insults to her. Right now, she was dripping wet, and if she let those men touch her, how was she going to survive in the future!?
"Looks like little sister really want to force me into a difficult situation?"
Helian Jiao Er bowed down her head and said: "I just want to return Eldest Sister's innocence, since you keep insisting that you've been wronged, you're not afraid of being searched, right?"
"What if you aren't able to find what you are looking for?Then what?" Wei Wei said coldly.
Helian Jiao Er smiled. "If we cannot find the jade, Jiao Er will personally kneel down and serve you tea as an apology!" Jiao Er didn't believe that this woman would let people touch her!
"Little sister must remember what you just said!" Wei Wei lips curved into a smile, like a gallant queen who had just stepped out. "Those people don't need to search me, I'll search myself in front of you and the others."
After saying that, with a swish, she unfastened her outer lace belt, stretched out her arms and shook. In a flash, she had turned her sleeves inside out.
After that she deftly shook and turned and emptied both left and right side, front and back was also empty. Don't even mention a high class jade pendant, not even a shiny object was found.
Everyone gasped!
Because no one would've thought that Wei Wei would be this bold, and removed her outer robes in front of this crowd!
Was she planning not to get married in the future?
However these people would never understand, Wei Wei had never cared about her reputation. If you want to be successful, treat other people ruthlessly, treat yourself even more mercilessly!
Helian Jiao Er shocked speechless. How was this possible? She was certain that she hid the jade on Wei Wei's body, as a backup plan!
But where was the jade?
At that moment Helian Jiao Er's face paled!
Originally Wei Wei's hair was already long, now without her outer clothing, her hair flowed down and reached below her waist. As her silky long black hair which cascaded down alluringly, it seemingly made her look like a mermaid who had went ashore.
Her lips arched into a smile, every word was cold and clear. "Little sister, aren't you supposed to kneel now?"
Instantly, the courtyard became eerily quiet.
Everyone raised their head and glanced at Helian Wei Wei, only to see a frail young lady but had on a domineering aura. These two created a huge contrast, and with this cold oppressing aura, no one dared to undere
stimate her.
Helian Jiao Er was like a branch in the winter, trembling non stop.
What now?
She was going to live in royal palace in the future, if she kneeled today, no matter how glorious her future was, she won't be able to erase this humiliation!
But if she doesn't kneel, under the watchful eyes of these distinguished guests, and if word got out, her reputation was still going to be ruined!
Was she really going to kneel down before this bitch?
As if already knowing Helian Jiao Er's dilemna, Wei Wei's eyes showed a slight ridicule.
She watched Helian Jiao Er slowly bend her knees and just as she was about to kneel down...
Right at this moment, a pair of hands had stretched out, stopping her. "Just because there's nothing in the outer robe, it doesn't mean that the jade is not hidden inside, the investigation is not over, so why does she need to kneel and apologize?!"
Murong Chang Feng said as his tone was filled with justice as he looked up, and as the sunlight gently touched his handsome face, he stood out even more, making him even more suave.
Helian Jiao Er shot a loving gaze at Chang Feng "Young Noble….."
Everyone knew that if Murong Chang Feng had not stepped in, Helian Jiao Er could only kneel. But now Murong Chang Feng had helped her, and had pushed all the suspicion back to Wei Wei.
Even facing all these spiteful faces, Wei Wei didn't back down. Instead, her back became even straighter, her sleeves billowing in the wind, looking radiantly captivating.
Before turning seven, this body was pampered by all, her parents were still alive then, and her martial arts was improving quickly, and she was hailed as a genius.
In a short period of time, Helian Wei Wei became the trash that everyone had casted aside.
They detested her haughty temperament, claimed that she bullied commoners, and abused her aunt.
She ignored all these, because she did not care, because she knew she still had him.
Yet Wei Wei didn't think that when she turn seven and did the innate test, everything crumbled, along with Chang Feng's affection.
She was going to make him regret, this Murong Chang Feng doesn't deserve her affection!
"What Young Noble said is right, even though the jade is not hidden outside doesn't mean it's not hidden inside."
The problem was supposed to end, but knowing Helian Mei and the others had always been more shameless which meant that from the beginning, they had already set their minds on Wei Wei's death today. Since they had already framed her, then they would do it to the end!
But Helian Wei Wei only had that one piece of clothing left on her, if she continued to remove…..
However, before everyone's attention had turned back to Helian Wei Wei's clothes, a luxurious white robe with black gold cloud embroidery gently float down, and covered Wei Wei's slender body, unexpectedly it became her stunning battle robe….
Even the noble ladies couldn't sit still, looking excited as they looked left and right. The ladies eyes were suddenly filled with shyness, and was also filled happiness that's hard to discern. Not able to control their faces, as they all had on a slight blush.
Faintly, Wei Wei heard Aunt Mei softly say "It's his Third Highness, the Ghost Palace came…."
Chapter 5 - Beam Under The Knot
Ghost Palace?
Helian Wei Wei raised her eyebrow, she vaguely remembered this man from her memory, he was a special existence in the Dragon War Empire. He had advanced to tenth rank, and became the number one martial arts genius. The distinguished Third Prince, his future was supposed to be immeasurable, when the world was right in front of him. There was a fire in the palace, and he lost all of his cultivation.
Coincidentally that day was the seventh month of the lunar calendar which was also the Ghost Festival. That was how the title, Ghost Palace, was came about…...
He seldom stepped out of his palace, and his very existence became shrouded in a mystery.
Many people were eager to get close to him, because all the people that he had advised, all advanced in their cultivation very quickly in a short span of time.
Yet deep in the depths of their hearts, no one truly dared get to close to him, as they had a trace of fear buried within.
"Thud"
"Thud"
"Thud"
His unhurried footsteps, calm yet rhythmical, were getting closer.
Helian Wei Wei saw Helian Mei who was standing at the side trembling slightly.
As she looked up, she saw the silhouette of a slender bodied man at the end of the river, his silver mask glistening in the sun. Though he had not spoken a word, he exuberated an air of nobility and class.
What he was wearing had a complicated embroidery and showed exquisite workmanship. His long sleeves dr.a.p.ed and lightly touched the floor, and created a cool breeze with each step he took.
As he drew near, his footsteps gradually came to a stop. His bright red clothing and his pale coloured neck created a drastic contrast. And suddenly, it felt like the cold gaze from his phoenix eyes could outshine all the colours.
Perhaps it wasn't just his eyes.
His entire being was emitting a dangerous aura, making the people incapable of ignoring his presence.
From the moment he appeared, everything around him seemed to fade away, ceasing to exist!
"This humble servant did not know about your Royal Highness's arrival, please pardon my negligence." Helian Guang Yao stepped out quickly and bowed his head.
The noble ladies who stood by the side also bowed to His Highness, gazing at him shyly.
Helian Guang Yao did know how long he have been there, and how much he had overheard, thinking only about what to say next " Your Highness….."
Baili Jia Jue ignored Helian Guang Yao and asked "What do you think of my robe?" As he casually glanced at everyone who was present.
His voice was like a void that was entrenched in coldness, yet a little low that was pleasant to the ears, as if it was a finely tuned instrument, but it still could not mask his menacing aura.
The confused people looked at each other, not understanding the meaning behind what he just said.
Silent filled the air, and nobody moved.
Helian Guang Yao took it upon himself to ease the tense atmosphere " Your Highness, I heard that you prefer tranquil and quiet environments. There are too many people here, why don't we head over to the study instead?"
Bai Li Jia Jue elegantly played with the dagger in his hands and said "I asked, what all of you think of my robe? Master Helian must be getting old and didn't hear what I just said."
Everyone was shocked and froze.
"How is it?" He pointed the dagger at Helian Mei's tearful face.
Helian Mei shuddered and immediately knet on the floor in fear, stuttering " Thir...Third Prince please have mercy….."
Baili Jia Jue didn't even glance at her. Even Helian Jiao Er, who was a devasting beauty, was met with a cold indifference. Just when everyone thought he was leaving….
Suddenly, Baili Jia Jue stopped in front of Helian Wei Wei!
He stood under the sunlight, with his head held high, his dark eyes proud and aloof, he looked straight into Helian Wei Wei's eyes and he asked, "What do you think?"
"Miss….." Aunt Mei tugged Helian Wei Wei's sleeves, afraid that she would be impulsive and offend this horrid man.
But Helian Wei Wei did not seem to mind, her lips curved into a smile, "Not bad, it's very comfortable and warm."
"Really?" Baili Jia Jue asked nonchalantly. Without any warning, he held her chin up and looked at her tanned face, his tone had a dangerous vibe, "You're not so bad yourself too."
Everyone gasped, especially Helian Jiao Er who stood by the side, she clenched her hands tightly, her eyes were filled with vicious intent and jealousy!
Helian Wei Wei raised her eyebrow, and calmly pondered the man in front of her, be it his movement or posture, it all emitted an elegance that every woman
can't help but be attracted to.
Helian Wei Wei did not back away, nor show the slightest bit of nervousness, she just softly smiled. Her gaze was clear and steadfast as she stared straight at Baili jia Jue, and looked at him from head to toe as if appraising an item.
Then she imitated the man's movement, as she gripped his chin in an even more alluring way, and lazily replied "Hmm...You're not bad too."
Damn it, the mask felt cool and hard in her hands, not fun at all, this man wore this mask all day, either his appearance was that ugly, or he just had a weird hobby.
Helian Wei Wei cursed in her heart, his delicate face did not reveal any emotion, but rather an air of cool arrogance.
Just as Aunt Mei recovered from the shock of Baili Jia Jue's unexpected actions, hearing Miss provoking his Highness, it made her cry out in exasperation, now was not the time for making jokes, did her Miss not know who this man was!
Baili Jia Jue stared at Helian Wei Wei, he slowly narrowed his eyes....
His dark and cold glare was like an icy blizzard engulfing the earth, pressuring everyone and stopped everyone in their tracks! It felt as if everything had frozen around them.
In the dark, several attendants broke out in cold sweat, trembling in fear, not daring to make a sound.
Because they were not sure how their Master was going to react, was he going to kill Helian Wei Wei, or kill everyone in the household!
The first scenario was plausible, after all years ago, there was a female servant who wanted to climb the ranks and snuck into their Master's bed, she got slapped and was sent to the army.
As for the second situation....
Master please calm down, no matter what it is still the General's residence!
If the Emperor knew you killed the whole Helian clan, he will come and play with our lives ah!
Chapter 6 - Taking Advantage of His Highness
Baili Jia Jue narrowed his eyes dangerously, he had lived for so many years but this was his first time being taken advantage of by a girl!
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