Ever since Helian Jiao Er died, all the four influential families had completely lost their senses.
They asserted that the new princess consort was the possessor, enticing the common people in all possible ways.
Even the Third Prince had killed the Phoenix Girl for her. The empire was doomed to destruction in the future.
He had to ask as things had escalated to this point.
Now that the War Dragon Empire was still under his control, he had to coordinate and balance all the influences involved.
He would allow Ah Jue to do anything however he pleases.
But if she's really a possessor…
The Retired Emperor's eyes darkened, he was really unsure of what he would do next.
"She's not," Baili Jia Jue said in a light tone, his expression remained the same. "She's just a little smarter than she used to be, even such a trivial matter has become a subject of gossip."
The Retired Emperor smiled and said, "That girl isn't just a little smarter."
"If she's really a possessor, her main target should be the royal family and not the remnants of the Su family." Baili Jia Jue shook the teacup in his hands. That pair of hands seemed even more priceless with the silver ring around his ring finger. "People would not speak of her as much if she did not marry me."
The Retired Emperor felt sorry for him upon hearing that, he let out a sigh and said, "All eyes are on you as you're the prince of the War Dragon Empire. It's normal for people to make a big fuss about the most insignificant mistake you made." The Retired Emperor made a pause upon saying this and continued, "What are you going to do if Wei Wei is really the possessor?"
"What else can I do, this cannot be taken lightly." Baili Jia Jue raised the teacup and took a sip of water in the cup as he said that. His eyes were so dark that one was unable to tell the emotions in his eyes.
The servant who was standing at the side frowned his eyebrows upon hearing that.
The Retired Emperor patted his shoulder and said, "People will have suspicion to that young lady as she has great capabilities, especially since she has such a stepmother. Don't worry, I will keep this matter under control. But you have to be cautious as well in the meantime."
"Okay," Baili Jia Jue answered softly.
After the topic had ended, the grandfather and grandson began to talk about something else.
"Did Third Brother really say so?" The Fifth Prince, who was merely a few years younger than Baili Jia Jue, sneered and said, "He is indeed a heartless man."
He had been living in a difficult situation during this period of time, owing to Helian Wei Wei and Baili Jia Jue.
His mother was sent to the cold palace and being forbid to leave the place forever.
His uncle was sentenced to death because of treason.
The Murong residence was covered with white strips everywhere now.
He recalled the good old days and looked back at his situation right now.
The Fifth Prince clenched both his hands as he glanced at the lady behind him. "Miss Yun, think of a plan for me."
A lady who was dressed as Shadow walked toward him slowly, her face was shielded by a shawl. She lowered her eyes and asked the servant softly, "Did the Third Prince really say with his own mouth that this cannot be taken lightly?"
"Yes, His Highness also said that this palace will not tolerate any possessor." The servant hung his head even lower. "It sounded like he doesn't even care about the princess consort."
The Fifth Prince was unhappy. "How should I deal with him if that's the case!"
"Calm down, Your Highness," Yun Biluo grinned and said. "The Third Prince doesn't even care about Helian Wei Wei, hehe… I'm not sure what Helian Wei Wei will think if she hears about this?"
The Fifth Prince was suddenly enlightened. "You want to… Hahaha, that's great! It's indeed an excellent scheme! Eunuch Li, write down the rest of the conversation that you overheard on a note, and find a way to send it to my cruel and merciless Third Aunt. Let's see how they fight among themselves!"
"Yes." Eunuch Li bowed as he retreated. He took a glance at Yun Biluo before he left.
Logically speaking, the Empress ordered Yun Biluo back to help her drive a wedge between the Retired Emperor and the Third Prince.
However, he was somehow unable to clearly understand the situation but there was nothing else he could do even if he did not know what was going on.
He had to give it a try to fight for a slim chance of survival before the Retired Emperor sent off the little master to the borders of the empire!
The sun went down and dusk enveloped the land.
Baili Jia Jue was sitting in the South study room, dressing in a white robe and black shirt, going through the memorial in his hands. The ancient scrolls somehow looked different in his hands.
Nobody would believe how cruel the hands were capable of murdering people.
"Your… Your Highness..." An official had been kneeling in the South study room for quite a while but he did not dare to get up.
Baili Jia Jue paused his writing brush, his gaze softened as he looked at the silver ring on his ring finger. "You're dismissed, do not repeat the same mistake again."
"Dis… dismissed?" The official could not believe his own ears. He swallowed hard, happiness came too suddenly and he was not ready for it, what should he do!
Baili Jia Jue said after some thought, "Alright, you don't have to leave."
No! I beg you, Your Highness, dismiss me, please!
Although the happiness was too sudden, it was better than having no happiness!
"Rumor has it that you have many concubines," Baili Jia Jue continued to say faintly.
The official straightened his neck and blurted out, "Those are merely rumors!!"
"Hmm?" Baili Jia Jue set the writing brush in his hand on the table, slightly raising his long and narrow eyebrows.
The official immediately became honest. He put his fingers together and said, "Ac… actually, there… there aren't too many of them…" I'm doomed, is His Highness going to confiscate my property simply because of this matter!
If His Highness insists on doing so, I… I will… die in front of him instead!
"How do you coax them normally?"
What?
He lifted his head while trembling in fear. He tried to answer after making sure that his master was really asking him, "How… how to coax?"
"What can you do to make those women happy?" Baili Jia Jue said in a light tone, his long brows furrowed slightly.
The official was stunned!
Is His Highness seriously asking him now?
"Your Highness, you don't have to do anything. Just stand over there, show them your face and they will surely faint!" He had never been so honest!
Baili Jia Jue smirked devilishly, brushing the side of his face with his fingers. "She likes my face very much indeed."
Who wouldn't like the most beautiful man in the world! The official glanced at his master and then looked back at his own obese body. He instantly felt sad and somehow thought that God was very unfair.
"Apart from the face?"
Chapter 432 - His Highness And Wei Wei Took A Walk
Apart from the face?
"Money!" The official had never seen his master being so reasonable, thus he was instantly elated. "Your Highness, look at my appearance. Why do you think there are still people throwing themselves at me?"
Baili Jia Jue swept his eyes over him faintly and said, "Is it not because they are blind?"
The official was speechless.
He was wrong!
Even though His Highness acted unusually, he still had his sharp tongue!
"It's because of my identity." The officer was a little shy when he talked about this. "I am in charge of the national treasury, and somewhat I will have ample money in hand."
Baili Jia Jue agreed with him in a low tone.
The official instantly regretted after he finished his sentence, thinking in his mind, oh
my goodness!
How could he reveal all the ins and outs of the matter?
Could it be that this is a new method that His Highness is using to interrogate people?
The official was unsure about it and sneaked a peek at Baili Jia Jue.
Of course, Baili Jia Jue knew what he was thinking. He slowly turned the ring on his ring finger and sneered, "I have no intention to kill anyone today. But I may change my mind if you keep stalling."
"Your… Your Highness, please don't get angry! I will continue… continue!" The officer wiped off the cold sweat on his forehead and said, "Speaking about money, you have to know how to spend it too. If you're simply giving money to them, they won't necessarily like it as much. You have to give them part of the money and spend the other part of it. For instance, I will bring my newly-wedded concubine to Zui Xiang Restaurant at night, book a private room and order whatever food she wants. After that, we will take a walk to Bu Yun Villa. If she sees a new satin or hair accessories that she likes, buy it! In a nutshell, buy everything for her!"
Baili Jia Jue knocked on the ancient scroll book with his long and slender fingers, looking so superior. "That's all?"
"Basically, that's all…" Anyway, money is omnipotent if you spend it right!
Baili Jia Jue closed the ancient scroll book, looking abstinent with his eyebrows raised. "It's easier than I thought."
What's easier? The official was confused. He had been listening for quite a while, yet he had no idea what his master was going to do.
Could it be that…
Suddenly, something came into his mind. The official took a glance at the slender fingers of his master and was enlightened in an instant.
Most probably His Highness asked all the questions for the sake of the princess consort!
He made a correct guess. Baili Jia Jue was really doing this to make Helian Wei Wei happy.
She must have been bored staying alone since she had been absent from the White Academy for so many days.
He had never forgotten how much she disliked being constrained.
In order to let her drop the idea of leaving the palace, he must solve the root cause of the problem.
Helian Wei Wei still had no idea of what was going on. She stretched out when she saw him walking in as usual. Then, she picked up a snack and straight away put it into his mouth. She curled her lips into a smile while holding the snack box. "New discovery, how is it?"
"Hmm, acceptable, it's the mint flavor." Baili Jia Jue drew her closer and put his arms around her, sitting naturally on the chaise longue and said, "We're going out for dinner, go and change your clothes."
Helian Wei Wei smiled and said, "Alright, man attire or woman attire?"
"Man attire." From that day onward, he did not want her to show up on the street as she attracted too much attention from the others!
After responded yes, Helian Wei Wei came out in a short while, dressing in white clothes. She was very good looking and due to her male attire, the tear mole at the corner of her eyes looked charming, attracting people to look at it repeatedly.
Baili Jia Jue stared at her for a while, frowning his long brows. Then, he waved his sleeves and did something on her face. "It's all right now."
All right? Helian Wei Wei looked at the face that could not be darker in the mirror, judging His Highness' sense of beauty.
Before she could ask anything, Baili Jia Jue leaned over and kissed her forcefully.
It was a bit domineering but gentle at the same time. The kiss almost blew her away to a boundless sea, like howling wind and torrential rain. Helian Wei Wei could do nothing but hold on to him tightly and keep panting.
"I really don't want to let you out," the man said with a deep and low voice, he sounded so s.e.xy and gentle. It was so pleasant to hear that it made her heart skip a beat, wishing she could agree to all his requests.
Helian Wei Wei's face turned crimson red, her red lips were watery. Her eyes were full of water vapor, looking even more seductive. "Don't go out then."
"It's okay, I have made arrangements." Baili Jia Jue put his arm around her waist and could not help but bite on her ears. "Let's go."
Helian Wei Wei highly doubted how His Highness would torture her if there was no arrangement at all.
It was just like touching a taboo box when she gave it some thought. Helian Wei Wei suddenly went weak and buried her face in his c.h.e.s.t, breathing in his good-smelling scent with her eyes comfortably closed.
That was how Baili Jia Jue carried her into the chariot. They sat together in the chariot with their fingers interlocked. The light radiated from the ring emitted an inexplicable sense of intimacy.
Both of them used pseudonyms and decided to have fun for a day.
They waved their sleeves, gesturing all the eunuchs and guards in the palace to retreat. They only asked the shadow guards, who could come and go without casting a shadow, to stay back.
They walked casually on the street, their body shapes were very nice. Although they disguised their appearance, many people would subconsciously turn around to look at them because of the temperament that they were born with.
Helian Wei Wei bought a roasted sweet potato. After opening it, she split it into half and gave it to Baili Jia Jue. The sweet potato tasted sweet and steamy in her mouth.
"Don't get it everywhere."
The Third Prince was always responsible for wiping hands.
After all, it was rare that someone could eat a roasted sweet potato in a way as though he was shooting a trailer of an aesthetic film.
Her hands were all dirty as she ate, but he only had dirt on his fingertips. He looked extremely good even when he was eating.
Right after Baili Jia Jue finished eating his roasted sweet potato, he took out a handkerchief to wipe his hands. "It's getting late, let's go to the Zui Xiang Restaurant. They serve some of your favorite food."
"Okay, pack the sauced beef and bring it back for Little Seven after finish eating." Helian Wei Wei went upstairs while holding his hand.
The private room was very nice with luxury filled every corner of the room.
The Third Prince still preferred a quiet environment even when he dressed as a commoner and mingled around people.
Zui Xiang Restaurant would normally serve some melon seeds and peanuts to the customers before they dished up.
Helian Wei Wei looked so well-behaved when she was holding the melon seeds box while eating those melon seeds.
Baili Jia Jue sat next to her, laying his arm on the back of her chair as usual and said slowly, "I want to eat too."
"Hmm?" Helian Wei Wei said while giving him the melon seeds.
Baili Jia Jue did not take over the seeds but remained leaning back. He gently stroked her hair with his fingers and said, "I thought Madam will serve me…"
Chapter 433 - Intimacy Between The Two Of Them
Helian Wei Wei looked at the hint of a smile in the almond-shaped eyes of Baili Jia Jue and raised her eyebrows. Then, she cracked a melon seed and reached it to Baili Jia Jue's mouth.
He slightly opened his thin lips, and his tongue swept over her fingertips, either intentionally or unintentionally. He smiled and said, "It tastes good, crack more for me."
Helian Wei Wei wanted to shy away, but he tightened his arms around her waist. "Crack a few more, the dishes are not served yet."
Helian Wei Wei had no choice but to continue cracking the melon seeds for the prince.
However, before she could put down the seed crust of the next melon seed, he kissed her on her lips, letting the melon seed flowing in their breath between their lips. He did not open her mouth like before, but bit on her lips lightly and said in a low tone, "Just like this, how tempting."
Helian Wei Wei knew exactly what she appeared like right now, even without looking at herself.
Contrary to her expectation, he was untying her robes underneath with his fingers. Her breath turned hot because of the warm secretion, it was so warm that her legs went
weak. "Haven't I told you before? You look more alluring when you are in man attire."
"Don't… don't do it here." Helian Wei Wei's eyes were glistening with tears as he touched her, her voice slowly became unstable.
"Hush." Baili Jia Jue carried her up and kissed the back of her ear, but he did not really have the intention to do it right here.
Both of them stayed intimate for quite a while before he let her go and fed her some water.
Helian Wei Wei's fingers went numb because of the intimacy period. She leaned back against his c.h.e.s.t, there was a touch of red at the corner of her eyes.
All the dishes had been ordered, and Shadow was responsible for serving dishes.
Everything was just the same as they were in the palace.
It was mainly due to the reason that both of them were not a fan of bustling environment and preferred to act casually. They did not think it was necessary to let others know how deeply in love they were. Things were easier this way.
Like now, Helian Wei Wei was leaning back against Baili Jia Jue's c.h.e.s.t and eating all the food he picked for her, like a little hamster.
The table had all kinds of exotic delicacies, including a heated rib in a small pot. All the dishes looked so appetizing, especially the oil-braised shrimp.
Back then, Helian Wei Wei felt it was troublesome to eat shrimps. But looking at her man peeling the shrimp, she felt like she was watching an aesthetic scene.
"Is it nice?" Baili Jia Jue curled his thin lips into a smile upon looking at her slightly swollen cheeks.
Helian Wei Wei put a shrimp in his mouth and chuckled. "Very nice."
They spent about two hours over dinner.
Helian Wei Wei was too full and sleepy in the end that she kept yawning. As she passed by the hall, she saw some men eating the leftover food that those women could not finish.
Hence, she tugged on his hand and gestured him to have a look, asking him to learn from them in the future.
Baili Jia Jue did show due respect for her feelings. He looked at them and said faintly as his gaze fell onto her face, "I do wish to finish your leftover food, but the point is when did you ever leave any food behind, Madam?"
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