Yun Biluo's hands suddenly paused while she was fanning herself, "What number did you say was in second place?"
"It's number five." The people could not comprehend why Yun Biluo's expression abruptly paled, "Sister Yun, what is wrong with you? Are you unwell?"
Yun Biluo forced a smile on her face and simply shook her head, as she quietly clenched her fist.
She is number five!
Does that mean that she is in second place?
The person who comes first in the beauty judgment is someone else?
How is that possible?
Who is in the first place?
Yun Biluo searched for something in secret away from the peering eyes, as her long, narrow eyebrows furrowed tightly.
She could no longer register what they said afterward.
She could have never predicted the results to turn out this way.
Even after racking her brain, she could not figure out who could rival her beauty in the entire Capital.
On the other hand, Helian Jiao Er was slightly disappointed as she could not find any information about the 'village girl'.
She did not believe that she could not deal with a wh*re with no power or authority like her.
Since she failed to find her, she decided to wait for the selection of secondary consort to catch her red-handed there.
The evaluation during the first stage was the martial Qi ranking.
After all, a candidate might be a piece of trash who could not even light up a crystal ball.
The beauty judgment was implemented to hand-pick the first wave of candidates.
Only 10 people had passed the first round.
Helian Jiao Er knew very well that out of the 10 of them, no one else could hold a candle to her other than Yun Biluo.
Furthermore, she now had the support of Lord Liao who managed the imperial officers. Thus, she firmly believed that she could defeat the other secondary consort candidates.
A mute, expressionless, and emotionless ugly woman like Helian Wei Wei dared to constantly challenge her status.
She could even overpower a man 20 years older than her.
Can that ugly woman do it too?
Just as her mother had said, no matter how capable a lady was at martial arts, people would ultimately judge her by her face.
Haha.
Helian Jiao Er began to laugh. She could not wait to see how distorted the little b*stard's expression would be when Helian Wei Wei found out that she had become the secondary consort...
"That's enough, stop searching for it. Leave it until later."
True. It is not too late to wait until they see the 'village girl'. They did not find a trace of her even after scouring everywhere for an entire day, it is simply a waste of energy...
Night had fallen as the shadows of the trees swayed in the bright light of the oil lamps.
Helian Wei Wei and Baili Jia Jue were sitting across the Retired Emperor at the dining table, which was laden with dozens of delicious and appetizing dishes.
The Retired Emperor looked at Helian Wei Wei, obviously having something to say.
After a moment of deliberation, he finally uttered, "Ah Jue, since Wei Wei is here too, then I will speak bluntly with you. You must be present at the selection of secondary consort tomorrow! If not, you should know what the consequences are. Your throne as the crown prince will be rescinded!"
He did not wish to see the grandson he painstakingly nurtured, and the only person who could truly inherit the throne as the Emperor of the War Dragon Empire, to be ruined by this type of issue.
Hence, the Retired Emperor decided to mention the ancestor's rules.
Baili Jia Jue merely fed her as usual, but he suddenly put down the chopsticks in his hands. Then, he glanced nonchalantly at the Retired Emperor and simply said, "So cancel it."
The Retired Emperor's expression stiffened, verging on having a heart attack.
However, Helian Wei Wei raised her delicate brows and asked with a clear voice, "What if the selection of secondary consort go on as usual? His right to the throne will not be revoked then?"
The Retired Emperor nodded and let out a long sigh, "Little girl, can you promise me? This little cold kid must be afraid that you will feel mistreated. Therefore, all this while, he would mess with whoever that tried to mention the issue about the selection of a secondary consort. The morning court was in havoc for the past two days and the ministers have many things to say about him already."
"Whoever that has something to say, say it to me," Baili Jia Jue spoke calmly, but a hint of menace leaked from his cold tone.
The one thing that the Retired Emperor hated to witness the most was Baili Jia Jue losing control of himself. However, actions needed to be taken to placate the upset members of the public.
Helian Wei Wei simply glanced at the Retired Emperor and looked at Baili Jia Jue. Then, she placed her hand on his shoulder and said, "I want to talk with the Retired Emperor, don't interrupt him first."
After listening to her, Baili Jia Jue merely pouted. However, a playful grin appeared on his face later. This little thing, she even dares to command me?
Ha.
Fine. He wanted to hear what she had to say too.
"Imperial Grandfather." Helian Wei Wei looked at the Retired Emperor's eyes while smiling faintly, and uttered, "I'm fine with selecting a secondary consort. However, I heard that it is done because of a rule descended from ancestors. Apparently, the crown prince needs to find a lady who is exceptionally beautiful and proficient in martial arts to assist him. Only then, the War Dragon Empire would grow prosperous and powerful. Since a perfect lady is needed, can I join the selection? It should be fine, right?"
The Retired Emperor was dumbfounded. Then, he replied, "It's fine, but…" He had not forgotten the reason for selecting a secondary consort. It was simply because her face was too dark. Yet, she actually tells me that she wants to join in as well?
Chapter 418 - The Way His Highness Pampered Wei Wei
"It's just that your face…" The Retired Emperor who used to give orders would seldom hesitate while speaking. From the bottom of his heart, he was pleased with this grandson's wife, Helian Wei Wei, but the royalties were royalties after all. There was a lot to be concerned about, and the face of Wei Wei had become the key.
Of course, Helian Wei Wei understood what the Retired Emperor meant, she smiled lightly, "Imperial Grandfather, you don't need to worry about this, when the time comes, I will settle this myself."
The Retired Emperor thought about asking how she was going to overcome this as it was impossible for a person's skin to become fair all of a sudden.
However, if Wei Wei could really be selected, and her placing was not too far-fetched, then, he would have an excuse for Ah Jue to not pick a secondary consort.
"Okay," the Retired Emperor smiled. "Go ahead and join if you want to, I will back you up. Even if you couldn't get the first place, I can still make you the top five, once you get into the top five, everything will be alright. But make sure that you are as prepared as possible in regard to attire and makeup."
Helian Wei Wei nodded upon hearing this, "Alright."
The Retired Emperor had always admired her composure. He then directed his order toward Eunuch Sun who was standing aside, "Later, show Wei Wei all the details of the secondary consort selection."
"Yes," Eunuch Sun replied, then glanced at Helian Wei Wei, the astonishment in his heart had not faded away. According to the principle, by looking at the appearance of the princess consort, the last thing to do was to reveal her to the public. As once a hideous face like this was disclosed, it was bound to attract more discontent.
Those ladies who fulfilled all the requirements but were not selected would definitely compare themselves to this ugly woman who was qualified to become the Third Princess Consort.
Before this, he did not understand as well, the fact that there were so many women in the world.
Why would His Highness fancy this
person alone?
After going through so much, he finally understood.
Even though he had been following His Highness all these years, he would still feel the fear of being with the prince's company. He would feel as if he was living with a tiger whenever His Highness revealed his dark side.
However, this matter was non-existent for Helian Wei Wei. She saw His Highness as a man, an ordinary man whom she liked.
Ever since the princess consort moved into the palace, the frequency where His Highness showed his laughter had increased, and the way he pampered the princess consort was slightly out of everyone's expectation.
He had been in the palace for a long time and had witnessed a number of spoiled consorts.
Once they were in favor, they would turn into a different person, treating their palace maids and eunuchs with scoldings and beatings.
The current Helian Wei Wei was just a teenage girl, but she gave others the feeling of calmness and stability in the face of crisis.
Although she seemed to be lazy and was doing nothing most of the time, there was a sense of oppression in all her doings.
She had never been arrogant just because she was in favor, on the contrary, she was more so polite to the elderly.
A lady like this was too suitable for the darkness in the palace.
His Highness was the kind of people who, no matter how holy he seemed on the surface, he was cold on the inside. The chilliness in his eyes could make him fall from divinity to hell.
On the other hand, Helian Wei Wei undoubtedly knew everything, but no darkness could be sensed from her, instead only gloriousness, laziness, and toughness, just like a warm light.
Not only His Highness, but the servants also liked to stay beside the princess consort.
Therefore, Eunuch Sun was really worried if compared to Helian Wei Wei herself; he was burning with impatience.
We must find a lady who has the best makeup techniques to do the makeup for the princess consort.
And clothes… yes, that's right!
He had a lot of connections, hence finding a tailor would not be a problem for him.
The main thing was that they were short on time as tomorrow will be the day for the selection of secondary consort!
Gosh, why did he have a feeling that he was marrying his daughter!
Therefore, even before the dinner ended, Eunuch Sun had already found an excuse to pass his responsibility to others.
When the Retired Emperor sent someone over to look for him, he replied with only two words, "I'm busy!"
That person was shocked, knowing that Eunuch Sun had always been the most loyal person. How could he be courageous enough to tell the Retired Emperor 'I'm busy'?
The person who reported back certainly did not relay the two words to the Retired Emperor. He merely said that Eunuch Sun was not free, and would present himself once he was available.
In the end, Eunuch Sun did not appear even after the dinner had ended, instead, he was ordering the little b*stards who he had raised to use all their connections in finding Helian Wei Wei an outfit on the day of the consort selection.
One after another priceless outfit skimmed past his eyes. He felt that he was unusually adorable when he was being serious!
On the other side, the Retired Emperor purposely called Helian Wei Wei to his side while Baili Jia Jue was out. He let out a long sigh, "Girl, do not blame me for making this decision."
"I won't." Helian Wei Wei poured a cup of tea for him, "I am aware of the current situation in the imperial court, don't worry, grandfather, I am not the kind of person who would allow myself to be bullied by others."
After listening to her words, the guilt in his heart thickened, "It was me who wasn't good enough, the father of Ah Jue was worse, if it wasn't because of his merciless since he was young, this child wouldn't be able to make it this far. There was once a person who said that the descendants of the Baili family are cold-blooded, though we have the identity of the royals, each of us was merely a living dead. Those people who were punished by him even cursed that he would never be able to understand ****, destined to be alone for life, after all these years, he doesn't have anyone beside him. To be frank, I used to suspect… whether he actually favored men."
"Only then I realized that he wasn't interested in anyone." The Retired Emperor lowered his eyes, deep regret was visible on his face. "It's lonely at the top. I've sent him to that position way too early and did not pay my responsibility well enough. After I found out that he was being rejected by his mother, it was already too late. In this palace, no one can be trusted, the other princes have their mother who treated them wholeheartedly at the very least. It was already unfavorable that Jue Er had to take precautions against the others, but worse still, he needed to be on guard against his mother as well. After the Murong came into the palace, his tactics became colder and colder, he had never thought of being together with anybody. The girl earlier was given by her mother, hence he did treat that girl differently. I had suspected that he might choose the girl as his consort after he comes of age. Now, I realize that I was wrong, there are a lot of things which can make him laugh but you are the first one who can make him feel so insecure."
"You didn't know how surprised I was when he told me that he will never select a secondary consort because he knew you would certainly run away." The Retired Emperor smiled while facing Helian Wei Wei. "Although I am unwilling to admit it, just as what those people have mentioned, he was heartless by nature and he never really cared about anything. Now that he finally has someone to care about, even if this person is going to be his weakness, I am delighted."
Chapter 418 - Let His Highness Teach You How To Court A Wife
In order to win a person's heart, you must first conquer his stomach!
This was a truth that never changed!
Thus, Helian Wei Wei decided to let Baili Jia Jue try the steak she made at a place with beautiful lighting and a good atmosphere.
Needless to say, Helian Wei Wei's lackeys were all highly competent. They managed to secure the most expensive private room in the Trading Compound for Helian Wei Wei in less than half an hour.
In order to liven things up, Helian Wei Wei even got a person to play the flute. Even though she had not been in a relationship, she knew that music was a must in chasing after a guy.
However, it seemed like this weapon was not useful against the Third Prince. "Is this what you wanted to show me?"
Baili Jia Jue raised his good-looking brows. He was obviously showing a lack of interest.
Upon seeing this, Helian Wei Wei thought of increasing the level of difficulty.
Hence, she smiled faintly and decided to put in more effort!
However, Baili Jia Jue stretched his hand out and forced her to sit on his l.a.p. He then said in a low tone, "I heard that you have called Little Seven over to find out about what I like?"
"Yeah." Helian Wei Wei smiled, slightly revealing her teeth, "It's easier for me to set about tackling you."
A wise smile was the most pleasing smile, so refreshing and poised.
No wonder more and more people fell for her.
Baili Jia Jue's eyes deepened. His fingers slid into her clothes, then he moved closer to her ear with a faint smile on his face as he said, "I heard that you even read a book?"
"Book? What book?" Helian Wei Wei 's voice was trembling. However, she was still rational. She must not let His Highness see the name of the book. Otherwise…
Hearing this, Baili Jia Jue raised the corner of his mouth evilly. His slender fingers picked skillfully, unbuttoning her outer shirt. Then, he slowly took the book that she hid in her clothes out.
Helian Wei Wei instinctively covered the name of the book. Her peach blossom eyes smiled. "Actually, I just wanted to know more about you and it has nothing to do with this book."
"Really?" Baili Jia Jue lengthened his tone, spreading a dangerous aura. But, the smile on his face was still as warm as jade. "Do you think that… I
will believe your words?"
Helian Wei Wei's eyes were clear. "I can show you the book, but you must promise me something before you can look at it."
"Say it," Baili Jia Jue smirked.
Helian Wei Wei yawned lazily and leaned on his arms, "Don't get angry."
Without her hands blocking, Baili Jia Jue easily saw the big letters on the book cover. "108 Ways to Court Your 'Wife'"?
Court Your 'wife'?
Ha...
Upon hearing his laughter, Helian Wei Wei's scalp went numb. She moved, wanting to stand up.
"Why?" Baili Jia Jue used some force and skillfully held onto her waist. His voice which would make one's body turn hot resounded in her ears, "Aren't you going to court your wife?"
"I…" Helian Wei Wei could not finish her sentence as she was being interrupted by his movements but not for anything else. His fingers were rubbing against her soft spot, so forceful until her whole body went weak.
She could clearly feel the hotness behind her even though it was through the clothes, the heat did not diminish at all.
There was no change in Baili Jia Jue's expression. His slender fingers held her from behind and his cool breath fell behind her ears, "Come on. Let's see what this book is talking about."
He flipped open a page as he was saying.
Helian Wei Wei trembled as his private part rubbed against her. She wanted to end this, but he refused to let her go. His thin lips touched her most s.e.n.s.i.t.i.v.e spot. "Read it to me so I know how you court your wife."
"Erm…" Helian Wei Wei did not expect that he would bite on her s.e.n.s.i.t.i.v.e waistline. Her thin lips could not help but shake and a whimpering m.o.a.n escaped from her lips.
Baili Jia Jue's eyes deepened as he heard it. The strength of his hands was increased and his fingers were clinging tightly against her waist. He was rubbing against her through his pants. The hot atmosphere was on the verge…
Suddenly, he lifted her up and pressed her against the wooden door. He laughed slyly, "Didn't the book tell you that in order to court the person, the most important thing to do is to use your body?"
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