The Anarchic Consort c1-1376
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Truly was a lamb that hadn't been fully trained! ! !
Wei Wei also narrowed her eyes. All along, she'd avoided and didn't want to provoke this guy, because master had already told her previously, no matter who she stirred up, don't stir up this guy.
She certainly didn't think that she only came as a mere formality, yet ended up getting chosen by him.
Now, his expression at the moment, made Wei Wei's body can't help but stiffen a bit. Having been in contact for a few days, she'd seen his aloof and remoteness, just like a deity on earth, pure and noble. She'd also seen him when he was drunk, indolent and demonically bewitching. Yet she couldn't imagine that once this guy became angry, he surprisingly could be so frightening.
Perhaps, this was truly his original character.
It's just that he ordinarily hid it too well, so well that practically everybody mistook Third Prince to be just an incomparably pure and noble, holy being, within whose ideology there simply was no happiness nor anger.
However, today, she had felt his anger, just like a rain of ice, which could freeze a person from head to toe, such that even the entire body's blood could be solidified...
"In regards to my selection, making thoughtless remarks..." His lowered eyes gazed attentively at Wei Wei, within that pair of chilly eyes was extreme restraint and oppressive determination to win and possess the world. His clear and cold words, nevertheless, was tantamount to having seized the power to choose and placing it within the palm of his hand. "Slaps to the mouth!"
Baili Jia Jue slightly opened his own hand. Within his hand, the white cherry blossom broken down into powdery bits fell down continuously, making everybody stiffly shiver.
Wei Wei also became angry; her temper brought fire to her eyes; did she make thoughtless remarks?
She merely didn't answer him.
Could it be that she wasn't even given a chance to refuse?
Having heard this, the corners of Helian Jiao Er's mouth contained delight in the hint of disaster to come. She was merely a s.l.u.t, extremely disgracefully standing there with His Highness like that, wasn't this simply courting death, hah! Hehe, served her right!
She actually wanted to see, this time, how could this s.l.u.t still escape!
Chapter 92 - Sparks Between Two People
Wei Wei knew, right now, everyone was waiting to see her being made a joke of.
However, asking her to slap her own face?
Sorry!
No way!
If worst comes to worst, she'd just go all out. No matter how many experts there were at White Academy, she'd still kill open a path of escape!
As if in response to the murderous spirit finally spreading through her body, Yuan Ming opened his eyes from within the Celestial Boundary Space, even also causing the white cat within the Dark Illusionary Space to wake up.
The two faintly discernible shadows had just planned to emerge behind Helian Wei Wei's body.
But saw Baili Jia Jue move the palm of his hand, dropped it at her waist, and pushed slightly, the tone of his words was heavy, "As for you, wait until I sort you out later."
Wei Wei blanked out and withdrew her murderous aura. Her pair of eyes contained a bit of confusion as she looked towards him.
Could it be that the person that he said must slap their own mouth wasn't her?
But...what did he meant by sort her out later?
Wei Wei couldn't help but want to roll her eyes. He might as well say that he wouldn't let her off so easily.
She'd actually forgotten her and the empress' teamwork just now, one speaking, the other supporting. As intelligent as he was, it's impossible for him to miss it.
She wasn't someone who was easily manipulated. Even more so, she wasn't someone who tolerated other people minding her business.
He was a prince, wasn't he being a bit too narrow-minded? She was only saying a few words to go along with what was said. Would he go so far as being this ruthless?
Also, in the event that the person to slap their own mouth wasn't her.
Then....
Wei Wei looked up, turned towards the empress' direction, and looked over. She only saw the other party's entirely pale face, as if almost ready to faint.
Empress Murong was gripping her hands tightly, her limp body was leaning against the chair, watching Baili Jia Jue's expression, a chill couldn't help but spread from the bottom of her heart. But, in this kind of situation... she felt...
"Empress. You go on first." The one who hadn't said anything all along, Retired Emperor, opened his mouth and laughed, "Heehee. Don't you know what kind of temper this child has? Yet you're always like this, presumptuous in wanting to meddle. As an empress, there is proper conduct belonging to an empress. As long as you manage the harem well, that will do. The decisions are for the princes to make, yet you meddle in this way without permission. Do you want the Murong Prince's Mansion to also shoulder the responsibility?"
After hearing what was said, Empress Murong's back stiffened sharply. Besides 'yes' what else could she dare to say. At her will, the palace maids to her right and left accompanied her and lent their arms to support her as she left.
The Retired Emperor actually didn't really open his mouth on behalf of Empress Murong at all. He just didn't want any other matter to affect Baili Jia Jue's consort selection.
He now almost suspected that the little stinker, precisely for the sake of irritating him, deliberately caused this kind of thing to happen! The reason naturally was because he didn't want to properly choose a consort!
The more Retired Emperor thought about it, the more he felt that this was a possibility. Feeling crushed, he gnawed at his gums. When he raised his head again, he already looked like an elderly man who was at peace with all things. "Ole Third. Your manner of speaking is just too fierce. Look at how much the Helian family's daughter has been scared by you."
After Wei Wei heard that, she continuously nodded her head. That's right, she was totally frightened by him.
It's been agreed that she'd only go through the motions, how did she become the leading role. This simply was just like cheating by dealing cards outside of the proper sequence, ok? !
Baili Jia Jue actually glanced towards Wei Wei and coldly smiled as well.
And she still dared to nod her head.
When she talked about him being gay behind his back, how come he didn't see her being frightened of him.
When she, without a care, sold his handkerchief to someone else, how come he didn't see her being frightened of him.
There wasn't a single honest word in the little thing's mouth!
Wei Wei noticed the expression within the smile on his face. It seemed as if he could see through all of her pretenses.
Even his actions just now were for the purpose of giving her a warning, don't play tricks in front of him.
Apparently, he was extremely fed up with the consort selection. Then why did he still give her the flower.
Could it be because of that one thing?
Wei Wei's eyes flashed. Firstly, she didn't have any authority. Secondly, she didn't have any influence.
After the marriage, even if she found out that he was gay, unlike other officials' daughters, she couldn't make a ruckus anywhere.
From his perspective, she was undoubtedly the best smokescreen. If this was the case, then not only would he be able to fend off Retired Emperor's constant pressure, he could also maintain his spotless holy image.
Devious! Too devious! This Baili Jia Jue was just too devious!
As Baili Jia Jue was being looked upon like this by her, he wouldn't not have any reaction. He just didn't know what this girl was thinking again.
However, that pair of eyes that's been indifferent the whole time, even if it's brimming with anger, was still better than her not caring about anything, after all.
From the seat of honor, Retired Emperor looked upon the scenario below, his brows bulged from being furrowed, then he lifted his arm. His appearance seemed to
be extremely tired. "Alright. It's already so late, and I'm also tired. Ole Third, you stay. Apart from him, everyone go ahead and disperse. The matter of choosing a consort...had better wait until after the martial qi grand competition. Let's put off this discussion until after the results come out."
The statement had been released. Retired Emperor extended his hand to massage his forehead. During that time, he didn't forget to face Baili Jia Jue's direction and take a look.
Once everyone heard this, they then knew what Retired Emperor meant. If nothing else, he was saying that today didn't count.
Of course everybody was very smart and didn't say anything. Within Wei Wei's eyes, there was even a sparkle of joy. Apparently, this old Retired Emperor wanted to properly have a chat with Third Prince regarding his matters.
Sigh, this Third Prince, really, of all the people he could've given the flower to, he had to give her the flower, using her as a shield, wanting to piss off Retired Emperor.
In the end, it's fine. Retired Emperor was really pissed, and even enough to blow his top.
In a moment, when no one was around, Retired Emperor would certainly explode!
However, no matter what happened.
At last, she was free. This feeling of playing the leading role without any rhyme or reason truly felt a bit strange and was captured in the smile on her face.
Baili Jia Jue's thin lips turned upwards bit by bit. From there emerged a small trace of evil coldness.
Somebody was celebrating almost too soon. However, it didn't matter.
In order to catch a prey, one needed to proceed slowly, step by step. First allow the prey to catch its breath while thinking that it had escaped encirclement.
Then, extend a hand again to block its escape.
Watching it become dejected and crestfallen, that would be amusing...
"What in the world did he want to do!"
Bang!
After everyone else had dispersed, Retired Emperor's hand then fiercely slapped on the wooden table. On his face was the graveness of someone who had always been deeply engrossed in authority. His hand was like a blade that had been drawn, its cold tip and keen edge's aura flashed as it absorbed people. Surprisingly, the entire wood table as well as tea and refreshments on the tabletop all moved.
Everybody knew that Retired Emperor had never angered easily. His every smile or anger had always only ever been expressed to achieve some kind of purpose.
Yet today, he was genuinely angry.
His most beloved grandson, unexpectedly chose a good-for-nothing who'd already been rejected by someone before, whose engagement had already been broken!
Why didn't this youngster think it over clearly. If he married Helian Wei Wei, in the future, how could he sit on that throne in the main hall! When that time came, it would certainly give rise to a debate within the court.
Without a doubt, it would give the four great clans the opportunity to throw mud at him.
He didn't believe that this little stinker couldn't see through these things!
Right now, his own self was already old. Perhaps, he won't even simmer pass this winter.
That son of his again failed to live up to expectations, having already been completely filled with Murong's bewitching potions (figurative speech to mean he's been bewitched by her), and didn't have an opinion on anything.
Rather than allowing the throne to be destroyed by that addicted to women son of his. Why not hand the crown over to this little stinker!
However, how could he be so disappointing at this critical juncture!
Chapter 93 - His Highness Entreaties
Eunuch Sun, who followed at Baili Jia Jue's side year-round to serve him, didn't even dare to breathe heavily. He grasped the handkerchief in his hand and continuously attended to his forehead, secretly dabbing at the cold sweat that was coming out.
He was thinking in his heart [Master, you absolutely must not say anything to provoke Retired Emperor. Otherwise, if Retired Emperor gets even angrier, some very unfortunate things could happen. He'd certainly give an order to eliminate all the eyewitnesses...The ones who ultimately would be out of luck would be these servants like us...]
"What did you previously promise?" Baili Jia Jue yawned as if no one was around, turned his body and straightened out his cuffs, calmly and leisurely, continuing as always to be indifferent and graceful.
Seeing that appearance, Retired Emperor ferociously gnawed at his gums, "That's right, at that time, I'd agreed. As long as you were willing to choose a consort, you could choose anyone..."
"It's good that Imperial Grandfather remembered your promise." Baili Jia Jue casually looked up, the tone of his voice was indifferent, his words were indolent, "And here I thought that Imperial Grandfather's words won't count again."
Eunuch Sun[:...Amitabha, may the Buddha preserve us. My Third Prince, could you speak a few words less, dear ancestors, my God. Did you not see that Retired Emperor was so angry that his beard is already standing on ends! You still dared to speak this way, argh!]
Retired Emperor gripped the teacup in his hand tightly, he was so angry that his white eyebrows knitted at both ends. "You! How could I think that you would choose a...huff huff, you tell me, why did you want to choose Helian Wei Wei!"
"She won the academy's exam. This was part of our agreement. There was no way out of it." Baili Jia Jue spoke emotionlessly, as if he was only declaring a fact.
[Was it possible for you to have no way out of it? How many reasons and excuses did you use that year when you ran away from the consort selection banquet that I had arranged.]
[And now, you say you had no way out of it? Were you the kind of person that would allow others to decide things for you! ! !]
Retired Emperor s.u.c.k.e.d in one long breath. He originally wanted to control his volume, but the result wasn't as good as he wanted, "Did you already know she would win?"
Nevertheless, Baili Jia Jue became more polite, and gave Retired Emperor a bit of face. Therefore, he also didn't immediately answer and instead, thought about it for awhile before he opened his mouth and as calmly as gentle winds and floating clouds said, "I've considered it."
Then that's as if he knew! Retired Emperor gnashed teeth and made sounds, "That Helian Jiao Er is the one who genuinely has both talent and kindness. She may even have a phoenix constitution concealed within her body, yet you insist on choosing a floozy? Why does it have to be her of all people!"
"She's more interesting." Even though he's facing such a raging Retired Emperor, Baili Jia Jue's attitude still didn't change in the slightest, and was even standing there fl.i.c.k.i.n.g his fingers, as if he wanted to flick off the pollen from his fingertips. However, when he recalled how that fearless fox actually revealed she was making fun of him just now, the light in his eyes became somewhat ice-cold for a split second.
Eunuch Sun was flabbergasted, so it was for this reason!
[So it was for this reason that Third Highness, you just had to insist on going head to head with Retired Emperor!]
[My dear master, aren't you clearly going against Retired Emperor; aren't you acting impetuously against Retired Emperor then! ]
Sure enough, Retired Emperor was unable to restrain his anger any longer and immediately gave an order, "Good! Very good! 'Interesting' is it? ! Someone come, take him away, I want to see whether he'll still feel that that girl is 'interesting' after he's been confined for three days and three nights!"
Everyone who heard this was dazed. It ought to be known that from the time he was a baby until he was grown, Retired Emperor had never punished Third Prince in any way. And now he unexpectedly hardened his heart and ruthlessly wanted to shut him in confinement.
The servants on the left and right side mutually glanced at one another, and simply didn't dare to step forward.
They weren't afraid of being punished. What they were afraid of was that after having done this, Retired Emperor would then regret what he had done.
All at once, the
atmosphere became cold to the extreme.
No one had foreseen that Retired Emperor's words would be severe to this extent.
Even shadow also felt the strong oppression pressing down so much that he hadn't raised his head the whole time.
If he hadn't known of Miss Helian's activities in the recent days, he would've thought that master had other kinds of feelings towards her. As a matter of fact, after carefully thinking about it, maybe master only couldn't forgive the fact that he had been kissed so casually.
"What are you guys doing still blanking out!" Retired Emperor was so angry he stood up, and even slipped and shattered a teacup.
Eunuch Sun was so terrified by the noise that he shivered and hurriedly looked at his own master.
Retired Emperor had no way of seizing him, so he turned towards Tusu Feng at his side and signalled with his eyes.
Tusu Feng held back the smiling expression he's had for quite a while and coughed softly twice before he replied, "You should first calm down. Isn't there still going to be a big martial qi competition in a few days. The person to be chosen as consort will also depend on the results at that time. As for Third Prince, how about just letting him continue to stay at White Academy. That will serve as a punishment for him already."
No one knew that when Retired Emperor was listening to Tusu Feng speak, his temper already slightly relaxed. "Let's handle it according to what you've said. Have him stay at White Academy and don't come back. Save this old me from seeing that chilly face and getting upset again."
After having spoken, Retired Emperor brushed his sleeves and was going to leave, but paused in his steps, again turning his head back and in a clear and distinct voice said, "That little stinker is awfully picky with his food. You should attend to it a bit more. Also if he doesn't want to attend class, then you shouldn't make him. That's about it. You ought to know."
After speaking frankly, he still couldn't bear to leave. Tusu Feng smiled in a gentle and cultivated manner. "You can rest assured, I know already."
"Is he still at the Inferior Compound?" Retired Emperor thought about it and again asked an additional question. The corners of Tusu Feng's mouth twitched. To think that your grandson is still standing by your side, yet you didn't ask him, and insist on taking the indirect approach in this way.