The Anarchic Consort c1-1376

by Warring Young Seven

  Helian Wei Wei opened her mouth and ate it very elegantly, although she was murmuring something in her heart while accepting the food he was feeding her.

  Something doesn't feel quite right.

  I don't think the ladies in the book behaved like this?

  Even caring about what the president eats? This seems unlikely.

  However, His Highness was different. He loved feeding her and would also manage the people she would meet.

  Whatever. After all, she was a bossy president now. She should be considerate of her significant other.

  Helian Wei Wei ate until her cheeks were stuffed with food. Then, she let out a sigh. Ugh… His Highness is for sure an annoying little monster.

  Upon thinking about that, she channeled all her energy into savoring the delicious food.

  Nangong Lie was shocked by the interaction between both of them and could only regain his voice after some time. He uttered, "Ah Jue, even if it was out of politeness, could you please spare me from this scene? I have yet to have my lunch."

  The Third Prince spoke coldly after being interrupted by him, "Why are you here?"

  "I have been here all along!" Nangong Lie roared louder, "Both of you were so into one another, you didn't even look around at all!"

  "Also, does Helian Wei Wei have no hands?"

  "She even needs you to feed her?"

  Of course, Helian Wei Wei had noticed Nangong Lie's scrutinizing eyes, especially the pair of them fixed on her now. However, she gave a philanderer like him no thoughts at all.

  One punch is all that is needed!

  In the next second, Nangong Lie felt dizzy and collapsed on the ground. This… What happened just now?

  Helian Wei Wei cleanly retrieved her kicking left leg, smiling. She merely exerted an ounce of her strength with that attack.

  "Wei Wei." Baili Jia Jue furrowed his brows disapprovingly as he turned his royally handsome face to the side.

  Tears brimmed from Nangong Lie's eyes. Ah Jue, you finally remembered I am your friend!

  Helian Wei Wei merely looked back and raised the corner of her eyes, waiting for him to say something.

  "Don't go murdering someone when you are eating next time. It is bad for your digestion." Baili Jia Jue extended his arms to bring her back to the table, and said, "Sit down. Continue eating. You ate too little just now."

  Chapter 414 - The Ways Of Romance

  Helian Wei Wei was not going to beat him anymore; a single hit to get her message across was more than sufficient.

  Thus, she obediently heeded Baili Jia Jue's advice and returned to her seat, where His Highness continued feeding her.

  Baili Jia Jue placed one hand nonchalantly on the back of her chair and fed her with the other. This gesture was not exactly intimate, but it greatly reflected the perfect chemistry between them.

  Nangong Lie simply could not believe that both of them could be so heartless. He could forgive them for being romantic, but such a blatant display of affection was simply too tormenting for a bachelor like him!

  After quite some time, Baili Jia Jue finally put down the pair of chopsticks. Then, he took a handkerchief from the eunuch and wiped his hands before telling Helian Wei Wei, "After a while, you should drink the soup. It is very nourishing for your body as it is boiled with red dates."

  Helian Wei Wei nodded obediently.

  "Just leave it if you cannot finish it. Don't force yourself to eat everything."

  She continued to nod meekly.

  Baili Jia Jue was greatly pleased to see her being so cooperative. He patted her head gently and said, "If you really want to venture out of the palace, let Eunuch Sun bring you. He will then be able to inform me in time if anything happens, so don't wander off too far."

  "All right." Helian Wei Wei took a sip of tea from the cup in his hand.

  Baili Jia Jue stood up leisurely after receiving her affirmation while tidying up his sleeves. He was preparing to bring Nangong Lie, who had pleaded desperately for his assistance, to put the lawless ministers back in their places.

  However, after only two steps, he felt that something was not right and paused his feet. He stood firmly and uttered, "If anyone messes with you, you do not need to ask Eunuch Sun to report to me. Don't endure the bullying and just retaliate."

  Nangong Lie felt an immense pressure weighing on his shoulders when he heard it. Big Lady Helian would hit a Genius Worshipper like him without hesitation, sending him sprawling on the ground with just a kick. How can someone like her withstand the bullying?

  Helian Wei Wei was thinking to herself.

  Fine, I will stop beating people up then.

  However, the way Baili Jia Jue is speaking now seems very familiar.

  Ah, I remember it now.

  He taught Little Seven like this too in the past, thus raising him to be a 'Little Tiger' that no one dared to provoke.

  Helian Wei Wei felt that this was an opportune moment for her to fully display her considerate appeal as a 'bossy president'. She said to Baili Jia Jue with a little smile, "Don't worry. I will not let anyone bully me. If they cross the line, I shall give them a taste of their own medicine!"

  Nangong Lie was speechless...

  Why does he have an uncanny feeling that there will be no peace in the palace in the days to come?

  Furthermore… Hang on, why does she seem so indifferent about the fact that Ah Jue is selecting his secondary consort? The Capital is in a complete furor about it so it is impossible that she does not know about it.

  Hmm, staying silent does not seem to be this lady's forte.

  It would be more believable if she rounded up all the maiden ladies who are hoping to be the secondary consort and gave them a good beating. For her to be this calm… Ah, this is not possible even in a million years.

  "What are you trying to tell me?" Baili Jia Jue glanced at Nangong Lie who was wandering mindlessly in the study.

  Nangong Lie lightly let out a cough, and stated, "I have figured it out."

  Baili Jia Jue merely raised his beautiful eyebrows, signaling him to continue.

  "Something like this has actually happened before. After all, she is a Phoenix Girl that traveled across time. It is not unusual for her to be reincarnated." Nangong Lie looked at him and continued, "Most importantly, she claims that she has traveled 1000 years from the future. This statement is wildly bizarre. Did you not ask her how will the War Dragon Empire look like 1000 years from now?"

  Baili Jia Jue plainly replied, "She told me that the world is quite different from ours."

  "This is a crucial point." Nangong Lie lowered his eyes and said, "If she is merely an innocent Phoenix Girl that traveled through time, she will not choose to learn magic. The principles of a Phoenix Girl are the antithesis of practicing magic. I suspect that something has gone haywire when she time-traveled here, causing her to behave in such a manner." He paused for a moment and continued, "However, Ah Jue, you need to be wary of this. It is something that you have never given another thought about, and that is the premonition that the arrival of the Phoenix Girl will bring great misfortune upon you. You must handle the relationship between the both of you with great care, or else a tsunami of change will sweep across the War Dragon Empire."

  Baili Jia Jue merely kept quiet and scratched his chin, his mental workings were indecipherable.

  Nangong Lie stared at his expression as the countless schemes concocted by the man previously began to materialize in his brain. After some deliberation, he spoke again, "Actually, the current Helian Wei Wei isn't too bad even though her previous self was innocent and naive, which matches your idea of beauty better. When she was young, she was so deathly afraid of you, that was why she piqued your interest. However, she is the Third Princess Consort now, so you should not cross the line too much."

  "I was interested in her when I was young?" Baili Jia Jue let out a cold laugh and said, "How did I not know that?"

  An evil smile appeared on Nangong Lie's face as he replied, "Yo
u forgot about it? Well, it is not unusual for that to happen anyway. I have just recalled it recently. At that time, we have only just met. Every time you saw Helian Wei Wei, your expression will darken."

  "My dark expression is a sign that I'm interested in her?" Baili Jia Jue leaned backward and crossed his slender legs lazily.

  Nangong Lie raised his brows and proceeded, "Weren't you? If you aren't interested in someone, you will not even give them a tiny glance." Baili Jia Jue had always been a pervert since young- the more he liked something, the more he would want to bully them.

  Baili Jie Jue merely looked away indifferently, seemingly able to see through Nangong Lie's intention. Then, he said, "You think that I would be fascinated with a girl that would pale in fear when she saw me? I was still young then, it was not some perverse behavior. If I disliked someone, I would show it."

  "Then, are you saying that you dislike the former Helian Wei Wei?" It was the first time Nangong Lie heard Baili Jia Jue admitted that he did not like someone. It brought a grin to his face as he uttered, "Are you keeping Helian Wei Wei by your side now as an act of revenge since she was so intimidated by you in the past? No wonder you were so interested in her when you first saw her again."

  Hearing the words, Baili Jia Jue calmly stated, "I do not have the time to waste on something as petty as revenge."

  He knew very clearly who his target was. Every time he saw that person, he would want to destroy his or her entirety.

  Just as Lie said, the more he liked something, the more he wished to pulverize it.

  No.

  He must no longer have this mentality.

  I want to keep her by my side forever, just as the way they are now.

  He would do anything for her.

  Perhaps, he should hide the fact from her when he killed someone in the future.

  He did not want to reveal his hideous side to her- the side of him that reveled in violence, deceits, and endless manslaughter. The side of him that found immense thrill in destroying others.

  If possible, he wanted to keep it a secret from her for life.

  In order to preserve her energy, she did not go anywhere and merely lay silently on the bed. She was so obedient, she almost felt like a different person...

  Chapter 415 - His Highness’ Coddling Love

  The pure black chain he gifted her was still wrapped around her neck, and her maroon hair was spread all over the bed. Her face was so unblemished that one could easily distinguish the fine hairs on it.

  Baili Jia Jue could not help himself from bending over to kiss her lips when he saw her sleeping with a peaceful expression.

  Eunuch Sun had been in the palace for countless years, thus he was shrewd enough to understand that the sight behind the screen was not for the eyes of the servants. He merely walked over and waited patiently at the side.

  Under normal circ.u.mstances, Baili Jia Jue would usually recognize that Eunuch Sun wanted to report to him.

  "Enter."

  An indifferent voice echoed from behind the screen.

  Baili Jia Jue was still sitting on the bed when Eunuch Sun entered. He did not rise when he saw the eunuch entering but merely reached out to tidy up the hair which was covering Helian Wei Wei's forehead. Then, he uttered in a quiet voice, "What is it?"

  Eunuch Sun looked down when he saw Baili Jia Jue's gesture, understanding that His Highness did not wish to wake the princess consort up. He lowered his voice as much as possible into a quiet whisper, "These are the accounting records sent by the ministers for the past two days. The Emperor is very pale and unwell recently, thus it seems that he will not be able to go through these. Therefore, the Retired Emperor has ordered me to bring the books here for Your Highness to check."

  Baili Jia Jue merely agreed nonchalantly and said, "Put them down. You may leave now."

  Eunuch Sun obeyed and respectfully took the accounting records from another eunuch. Then, he placed them on the ornately-carved wooden table on the side. After pausing for a moment, he spoke again, "Your Highness, the Retired Emperor wishes to have the princess consort over for dinner. Should I prepare for it now, or should I wait for the princess consort to wake up first?"

  "She is not a picky eater. Just prepare the usual dishes and make sure to boil the soup well." Baili Jia Jue slightly pinched Helian Wei Wei's fingers, his facial expression seemed to be very pleased.

  Eunuch Sun ordered the servants as commanded to begin the preparation. When he left the royal chamber, he could not help but turn his head back to catch a glimpse. The silhouettes behind the screen were so affectionate with one another, causing the surrounding onlookers to be green with envy. Baili Jia Jue embraced Helian Wei Wei in his arms exceptionally in a tender manner, without rousing an inch of her muscles awake, and tucked her head in the crook of his neck. Her indolence mirrored the image of a dozy feline, noble and slumberous.

  Eunuch Sun was absolutely dumbfounded. Then, he scrunched his brows.

  His Highness has never treated anyone so well before.

  He seemed upset all the time, and would only stay at his palace.

  His Highness had endlessly refused the idea of selecting a secondary consort. Thus, although the ministers were terrified of angering him outwardly, an increasing amount of whispering voices were exchanged behind his back.

  As much as the Retired Emperor hated to create discord between the royal couple, he still had to discuss the secondary consort selection with the princess consort and talked about what His Highness would do then.

  Eunuch Sun simply nodded his head at that thought. Then, he looked up again, peering at the screen.

  Helian Wei Wei woke up in a daze, discovering that her head was snugged on his shoulder. She moved back and forth a little, seemingly wanting to wake up, and incessantly blinked her gradually opening eyes. Then, she inquired, "Hmm, what time is it?"

  "It's still early, sleep a while longer…"

  Baili Jia Jue gently placed his hands on her forehead as he said it.

  Helian Wei Wei felt extremely cozy and then closed her eyes again. In no time at all, she was sleeping soundly like a baby.

  Baili Jia Jue hugged her with one hand, his fingers patting her back like clockwork, and reached for the doc.u.ments presented earlier with the other. The ice-cold apathetic expression that he usually donned seemed to ignite an ember of warmth now.

  Eunuch Sun said no more as he witnessed the scene that unfolded in front of his eyes. He hastily brought the two eunuchs who tagged along and exited the royal chamber.

  The Prince he knew was merciless, cunning, and steadfast in mind. He particularly reveled in underhanded schemes and relished murdering people.

  Yet, a person like this seemed to have poured every drop of patience in his lifetime just now.

  Eunuch Sun undoubtedly felt elated.

  Ever since he was young, His Highness had always seemed to be a sinister person in the eunuch's eyes.

  Even though sinister was a bizarre word to describe a child, Eunuch Sun could never forget the first occasion when he saw Baili Jia Jue.

  However, this was the very child that stood in the Royal Garden and stared at the two palace maids drowning in the lake unblinkingly. There was not a sliver of astonishment in his face and he even seemed to be smiling evilly.

  It was from then on that Eunuch Sun became fearful and intimidated by the young master.

  After all these years, Eunuch Sun had finally figured out the reason he became that way.

  As an unaffectionate prince and a symbol of bad luck, his days in the palace were never a bed of roses.

  Everyone might be competing to be His Highness's princess consort now, but the major-domo ladies in the palace used to avoid him like the plague in the past.

  Some of the minister's sons who were close with the Empress even gossiped behind his back.

  This amorphous form of isolation was, in fact, the most horrifying one.

  Therefore, His Highness spoke very little.

  After
all, he had no friends and even his birth mother did not take a liking to him.

  However, this made him grow increasingly malevolent.

  The former Empress might have been correct. This Baili Jia Jue person was truly evil to his bones.

  The Retired Emperor treated him sincerely all these years only because he owed it to him. However, one could not help but fear the day His Highness would truly descend into the pits of hell.

  Now that the princess consort was by his side, an occasional glimmer of warmth could clearly be felt from the freezing cold martial Qi enveloping him.

  However, the selection of the secondary consort proved to be an affair that was too bothersome to handle...

  Eunuch Sun was the trustworthy assistant of the Retired Emperor. He was ordered to relay everything to Helian Wei Wei before dinner so that they could talk about it while having their meal.

  Helian Wei Wei became hungry easily. Thus, Baili Jia Jue had made it a habit of ordering the servants to prepare some snacks in the royal chamber before he headed to the study to handle the official affairs.

  When she woke up, she was greeted by the sight of a box with an assortment of colorful cakes and pastries, accompanied by a pot of aromatic Longjing tea. While savoring them, she listened on as Eunuch Sun elaborated the information earnestly to her.

  Initially, she was still slightly interested in it.

  Then, she simply took a peach cake that tasted subpar and stuffed it in Eunuch Sun's mouth. She said with a faint smile on her face, "The selection of secondary consort is only starting tomorrow, what are you anxious about?"

  He is anxious? He is being anxious for no one else but her!

  Eunuch Sun sighed in his heart and stared at Helian Wei Wei with astounded eyes. How can the princess consort be so generous?

  "The selection of secondary consort will begin in the blink of an eye." Eunuch Sun swallowed the peach cake in his mouth and continued, "After judging their beauty, the lady who emerged first is Miss Yun, who is recommended by the four influential families. The Retired Emperor does not like her at all but he cannot say anything now. Sigh! He is so restless till he could die!"