Bai Mei's mouth gaped open as if she could not fathom out the information, "You, you're saying that our Elder Sister is still alive?"
"That's right. She is currently at the White Academy," Hei Zhu chuckled, "However, it's a shame that I am prohibited from entering the palace. Otherwise, I can deliver the news to the palace. But, it doesn't matter. I have already informed Shadow about it and he will definitely report it to His Highness."
Silently, Bai Mei lowered her gaze as she was dwelling in her deep thought. She was positive that only a handful of people knew that His Highness was now a student of the White Academy. If she was not on her quest today, she would not have found out either...
That was sufficient to explain His Highness' strange behavior as of late.
Just like what Hei Zhu said, with His Highness' character, there was no way he would behave like that.
If it was for Elder Sister's safety… it was inevitable to sacrifice Helian Wei Wei.
Bai Mei lowered her head, "Does Qing Zhan know about this?"
"I haven't told her yet." Hei Zhu let out a cold cackle. "I also have no idea what that hideous woman has told her, turning her into a maid out of her own will. Before His Highness finds out about Elder Sister's return, it's better for fewer people to know about this information."
Chapter 290 - Wei Wei's Competition
Bai Mei frowned. "But it's difficult to keep hiding this since we are all in the same academy. Qing Zhan will meet Elder Sister sooner or later."
"There's nothing to worry about. Elder Sister has all grown up now, and, apart from her personality and her abilities, with her angelic features, Qing Zhan would never be able to recognize her even if they come across each other," Hei Zhu said, the grin on her face gradually growing as she continued, "Just you wait! When Elder Sister makes her official appearance, Helian Wei Wei will know what shame really feels like. There's no need for His Highness to even make a choice, she would be defeated in the most horrible way! Moreover, there is no doubt in His Highness' decision. It must be Elder Sister who was by his side even before we became death knights."
Bai Mei had to admit that Hei Zhu managed to convince her. In a flash, she felt obliged to tell her about the whereabouts of Baili Jia Jue.
However, upon further consideration, she decided to remain silent.
Let's wait.
Since she told me that Elder Sister has already made an appearance, it will not be long until both of them encounter each other.
His Highness dislikes others to interfere with his business, so regarding some matters, it would be better to let nature take its course.
"This is your first test question to join the Battle Spirit Forces," Huan Ming Xiang placed the test papers in the hands of Helian Wei Wei and Yun Biluo.
"Find an old member of the Battle Spirit Forces in the White Academy.
He has the clue of the next direction you need to head to in his hand."
Helian Wei Wei raised her nice-looking eyebrows. To find someone?
"This shouldn't be a problem for Biluo." Luan Yan seemed to be very confident with the person he brought in to the academy.
Huan Ming Xiang turned to Helian Wei Wei and said with a straight face, "The two of you have two chances to ask for assistance. If you truly cannot find this old member, you can retrieve information regarding this old member from the guide. In order to ensure absolute fairness, both of us have no idea about this old member; the key is for him to admit it himself."
Helian Wei Wei immediately realized. In fact, the beginning part of this task was not difficult. The challenging part was toward the end.
Even if they had found the old member, he might not admit to it.
After all, the confidentiality of the Battle Spirit Forces was more important than anything else at times.
"Please listen clearly. You only have three days' time." Huan Ming Xiang caught a glimpse of the bright moon in the distance. "Three days later, we will assess your answer."
Yun Biluo let out an elegant chuckle, her words laced with a faint cough, "This kind of competition is really interesting. I'd have to ask Miss Helian to provide guidance in the future."
"Sure," Helian Wei Wei easily agreed, but could not help knitting her brows.
Yuan Ming's lips curved into a mischievous smirk. "What is it, woman? Do you think you can't beat her?"
"Based on my experience, this type of question tests your observation skills at the beginning and the players' teamwork toward the end." After all, Helian Wei Wei was a Mercenary Queen with special background, so she could thoroughly understand the ultimate goal of the person who created such a question.
Yuan Ming chortled, "Are you saying you want to cooperate with that woman?"
"I was just stating what their ultimate goal was, and as for cooperating…" The corners of Helian Wei Wei's thin lips curled upward, "That depends on whether she's willing. Don't you always praise her for being interesting?"
A tint of innocent yet evil aura flashed through Yuan Ming's pupils. "Indeed interesting."
"You're a demon, Yuan Xiaoming." Helian Wei Wei nonchalantly used her stream of consciousness to continue communicating with Yuan Ming. "The words said by the demon have the opposite meaning."
Upon hearing this, Yuan Ming was dumbfounded, but he immediately started laughing, "Woman, are you sure you have never visited the hell in your previous life? What an extraordinary understanding you have of demons. You seriously surprised me."
"So, it's best if you don't hide anything from me in the future," One corner of Helian Wei Wei's thin lips twitched.
Yuan Ming peeked a glance at the crescent moon hanging low in the sky. "Here you go again, talking about the matter regarding the Third Prince and you. Don't hold grudges on me. It was all for your sake. Aren't you two getting along just fine now?"
Upon mentioning the Third Prince, it seemed to have suddenly reminded Helian Wei Wei about something. "Oh, no."
"What is it?" Huan Ming Xiang stared at her with confusion in his eyes. "Is there a problem?"
Helian Wei Wei turned to look at him as her hands still focused on packing her stuff. "It's nothing, but I still have plans, so I'll have to excuse myself."
"Why is this girl in such a hurry?" Huan Ming Xiang watched as Helian Wei Wei vanished from sight within two or three steps. He could not help but shake his head; he could clearly tell the Third Prince's affection toward Helian Wei Wei.
At this moment, Yun Biluo also retracted her gaze. She turned to Huan Ming Xiang and Luan Yan and said, "Seniors, I'll make a move as well."
"Wait a minute," Luan Yan called out to Yun Biluo. "You don't want the information either?"
Yun Biluo let out a faint smile, showing her gentleness. "Since Miss Helian didn't want it, I don't want it either."
"Now that'd be interesting." Huan Ming Xiang stroked his long white mustache with deep meaning. "Both of you don't want tips. This is the first time I've encountered such a situation as a guide. Girl, it can't be that you and that girl, Wei Wei have a dispute?"
Yun Biluo carried a smile in her eyes. "What are you talking about, Old Man Huan? We have only bumped into each other yesterday, it's just that she took something that belongs to me by accident, so I need to get it back from her."
"Oh?" Huan Ming Xiang knew from the start that there was more to this, but he remained a straight face. "What is it that's so important for you to compete with her?"
Yun Biluo seemed to be blown out in surprise, her eyes widened up and her voice was full of innocence. "Why would you say that, Old Man Huan? I have no intention of comparing myself to her." As she continued, she bit her lower lip, "Not to mention, I don't think it is necessary for us to compete against each other. You should stop overthinking about this, Old Man Huan."
As Yun Biluo finished her words, she nodded at Luan Yan and picked up her pace into the darkness of the night.
Huan Ming Xiang felt fl.u.s.tered. He did not know why but he had a feeling that the girl looked sort of familia
r to him. However, upon further consideration, he could not recall the memory of encountering her before.
However, it was normal for new students to feel the need to compete against each other.
This was nothing new to Huan Ming Xiang, so he did not pay much attention to it.
Luan Yan opened his mouth at this instant, "Helian Wei Wei definitely thinks too lightly of this task. This person is at White Academy but still manages to conceal himself. This proves that he isn't that easy to find."
"If you think Helian Wei Wei takes it too lightly, then do you think Yun Biluo takes things very seriously?" Huan Ming Xiang remarked.
With a wide smile plastered on Luan Yan's face, he replied, "Old Man Huan, I did not mean any harm. It's just that, all these years the candidates for the Battle Spirit Forces are selected from talents with a wide range of knowledge. Yun Biluo is the recommendation of every elder, and I was once a witness to her extensive abilities; they are impressive, not only is her martial Qi is amazing, even her camouflage skills are highly brilliant. As for Helian Wei Wei, I know that she is known for her amazing moves lately. But, Old Man Huan, to find this person, it is insufficient if one relies solely on their martial Qi. They would also have to possess strong observation skills. Do you think Helian Wei Wei can pull this off?"
Huan Ming Xiang simply returned a smile to Luan Yan in response. He did not tell him that, right here back then, it was Helian Wei Wei who saw through his disguise as the old cleaner.
Chapter 291 - His Highness' Jealousy
"Woman, why are you running so fast?" Yuan Ming stayed in the ancient book; he felt dizzy as he was jolted.
Upon hearing this, Helian Wei Wei stopped. "You're right, why am I running so fast? I am already late anyway."
"It's probably curfew time now," Yuan Ming said lazily, "Have you forgotten about the rules in your academy? Looks like this is really the power of love. It can even make you willingly climb over the wall in the middle of the night."
With a push of one arm, Helian Wei Wei handily leaped over the wall as she was about to answer Yuan Ming.
Just then, she heard a deep, pleasant-sounding yet gentle cough from her back, along with a light herbal scent wafted in the air.
Helian Wei Wei subconsciously turned around.
A student who was standing beside a man appeared like he had spotted a ghost, nearly shouting out loud for someone to come over.
However, the man elegantly interrupted the student's words, "Behave yourself, Little Wine."
"But, but she!" Little Wine had never seen a lady of good upbringing climbing over the wall in his life, even a female bandit would not be so brazen. Moreover, there was a curfew in White Academy. People who openly ignored the academy rules like her would definitely be expelled if they were caught!
Knowing that she had been caught red-handed, Helian Wei Wei chose not to hide anymore. She looked at the guy who was sitting under the silk flower tree, there were a tea set and a white jade black stone chess set near his arm. She said with a smile, "How elegant, Master Wushuang."
"Have a drink," Jing Wushuang was the kind of person whom people would find it hard to hate him, especially with that warm disposition. It was very easy for people to let their guard down in front of him.
Helian Wei Wei glanced at the light that dimmed down afar, she thought for a moment before saying, "No, it's the academy rule that boys and girls shall not get close to each other. I'll have that drink with Master Wushuang after we leave the Academy."
Little Wine looked at her, his mouth agape, and thought, you have already climbed over the wall, do you even care about the academy rules!
Jing Wushuang said with a faint smile on his face, "Alright then, I'll not have Lady Wei Wei around. See you in class tomorrow."
"Great." Helian Wei Wei's lips quirked into a smile, her beautiful silhouette walking through the academy.
Little Wine, the student who was standing beside Jing Wushuang pursed his lips and said, "Master, that woman is obviously lying to you. You have favored her by offering her tea, but she brushed you off with such an excuse."
"Do you know who is she, Little Wine?" Jing Wushuang put down the white piece in his hand.
Little Wine shook his head. "No."
"You don't usually come out from the residence, so naturally you won't know." Jing Wushuang countered it and conquered a black piece. "She is Helian Wei Wei, who has just married the Third Prince. You must remember to never offend this person."
Little Wine was not impressed at all. "Simply because she is the Third Princess Consort?"
"No." Jing Wushuang put down his last piece, reversing an unfavorable round. "It's because she's the person who beats me in martial arts."
Little Wine was shocked and forgot to reply. After a moment, he said, "But Master, you once said that you will marry the person who beats you in martial arts, now… this…"
Jing Wushuang did not say anything further. He paused for a moment, a light breeze blew past them, his robes flew with the wind. "Little Wine, do not say these sort of things in the future, it will ruin her reputation."
"Yes." Little Wine lowered his gaze, but the itching of curiosity inside him was uncontrollable. Over the years, he had never seen Master having any unique emotion toward a woman. He was always courteous to everyone, people could not hate him despite being rejected by him.
However, this Helian Wei Wei was somehow slightly different, it was the first time Little Wine seeing his master inviting someone for a tea.
Too bad she was already married…
"Are you saying that the reason I have to wait for such a long time because she met Jing Wushuang on the way here?" Baili Jia Jue coldly curled his lips, he casually loosened his collar, his other hand was rested by his side. His eyes were cold, but he looked like he was smiling.
The shadow guards who reported the incident only knew what they saw, they did not know where Helian Wei Wei went earlier. But as the saying went, by saying less there will be fewer mistakes, they lowered their eyes.
But people who knew him well would certainly know that he was not smiling.
Little did they know that Baili Jia Jue's deep-set eyes were slowly covered in ice following their silent affirmation.
Once Helian Wei Wei entered the room, she had a feeling that she was unjustly blamed.
Seeing her walking in, Baili Jia Jue ordered the shadow guards, "Retreat, all of you."
"Yes."
The room suddenly became very quiet after everyone had left. It was so quiet that she could not even hear the humming of insects.
Probably because Baili Jia Jue had regained his martial Qi, his body had an aura of the Fire Qilin, normally, no small living things would stay at a place where the King of mythical beast existed.
However, the atmosphere was slightly tense as it was too serene.
Helian Wei Wei knew that she was in the wrong. She cast a glance at the white moonlight and said, "I was quite busy today, so I was late."
"You can ask Shadow to let me know if you're busy, but you never even say anything," Baili Jia Jue said faintly.
Helian Wei Wei had never thought about that. Looking at the things placed on his table, she could tell that he had waited for quite some time, but she was too vigilant, she was not used to ordering Shadow to run errands for her. She was not used to using servants of the others, especially after the incident of Hei Zhu.
Baili Jia Jue looked at her. "You either did not prioritize this matter or you are unwilling to spend time with me."
Helian Wei Wei admitted that she had really forgotten about this matter when she got busy, but, "It's not intentional on my part, and it's not that I am unwilling to do it, I was just too busy."
"Too busy?" Baili Jia Jue pursed his lips.
He sounded so cold.
Helian Wei Wei got it in an instant, "You still have your man following me around until now?"
Baili Jia Jue did not deny it, he had always been like this.
Helian Wei
Wei closed her eyes and remained silent for a moment, then she said, "If Your Highness is so distrustful of me, why did you even sign that contract? If that's the case, I think it's better for both of us to think twice about this contract to ensure if there is really a need for it."
Baili Jia Jue looked at her and coldly said, "Do you want to terminate the contract?"
Helian Wei Wei remained silent.
Baili Jia Jue tossed away his robe, seemingly his whole body had been reduced to the lowest temperature and said, "Suit yourself."
Helian Wei Wei looked at him for a while until he disappeared behind the door, their relationship might look strong, but it was actually very weak.
It was just like what the people said.
They got together solely for the reason that he wanted to stall the Retired Emperor off.
The Retired Emperor seemed to be very satisfied with both of them and this had indirectly relieved Baili Jia Jue's pressure.
They were always scrutinized by others when they were at the palace, thus they had to display affection in public. But it was different here, so it did not really matter.
Perhaps the Third Prince had thought about this before giving her such an answer...
Chapter 292 - Ah Jue, Do You Want To Take A Look At The New Student?
"Are we leaving just like that?" Yuan Ming, who turned his head around to look at the tall and straight figure standing by the window, evilly smirked, "Mmm, yes, it's better to leave. Woman, you better hurry, or else someone might catch you climbing over the wall again."
Helian Wei Wei noticed that Yuan Ming was unusually talkative today, but Helian Wei Wei came to her senses and increased her speed, jumping over the high wall with only two to three leaps.
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