âSince I set foot in the hall, Elder Wu had been going on and on about me hiding something.â Helian Wei Wei flicked away the dust on the tip of her finger and composedly continued, âCould Elder Wu provide any evidence?â
Upon hearing this, Elder Wu narrowed his eyes. With her sharp tongue and her ability to divert attention away from the main focus, he was right to not underestimate this girl any further.
Yet, she may be able to handle the inner household with her skills, but to argue with him in the Great Hall...
Huh, how reckless!
Elder Wu gradually opened his mouth, âI donât have any evidence but I always had a question all these while. Everyone in the Capital have said that the Princess Consortâs personality changed drastically since falling into the river. The Princess Consort is no longer arrogant or ill-mannered and even those things that were produced by the Princess Consort were astounding. I could not help but wonder if the Princess Consortâs soul was stolen away by some sort of evil being. How does the Princess Consort explain this?â
âWhat does Elder Wu want me to explain?â The corner of Helian Wei Weiâs mouth curled up, âBecause I was arrogant and ill-mannered, I was laughed upon for seven years. When my grandfather passed away, I was still young but I did not forget the Helian familyâs ancestral teaching, that the Helian family will never produce any useless imbeciles. I cannot decide for myself but if Elder Wu wishes to see my arrogant and ill-mannered behavior, as long as the Emperor agrees to this, I could stain you with blood here and now. As for the things that I had made, you will have to ask my master, the Supreme Master, who had taught me too well to the point where some people see it as a problem.â
âThe Princess Consort sure knows how to talk.â Elder Wu squinted his eyes and his hands were balled into fists.
Helian Wei Wei calmly smiled, âElder Wu flatters me but Iâm just a little arrogant and ill-mannered.ân/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
âYou...â Elder Wu clenched his fingers but released them again. A smile appeared on his face once again, âI never believed this but I just find it strange when I saw the Princess Consortâs behavior. Since the Princess Consort says so, then why donât you simply agree to the chanting session which could prove your innocence as well.â
Helian Wei Wei paused and before she could reply...
âElder Wu is right,â the Emperor who was sitting on the main seat said in a deep voice. The long term consumption of medicine likely had an effect on him as his facial features seemed to be worse than others. His eye bags were heavy and dark, giving an impression of a modern day drug addict, âItâs just a chanting session with the eminent monks for an hour. If you refuse any further, the meaning would be different...â
It was a sensitive time and naturally Helian Wei Wei would not oppose the Emperorâs order.
She shifted her gaze sideways to glance at Elder Wu before saying to the Emperor, âWei Wei would naturally not turn down the Emperorâs order. Yet, itâs too assertive for Elder Wu, who had no evidence whatsoever, to accuse Wei Wei of having my soul stolen away by some sort of evil being.â
âPlease donât dislike me for my attitude since possession is not something that can be taken lightly. However, if the Princess Consort is in good condition after all this, I will personally apologize to you.â The corner of Elder Wuâs eyes were tinted with glee when he noticed that Helian Wei Weiâs retorts were slowly getting weaker and weaker, âPrincess Consort, please.â
Helian Wei Weiâs crystal clear eyes darkened.
The little figure who was chewing off a bean paste bun looked to the left and right and he was about to start a fight when Helian Wei Wei stopped him.
âIt would be a real problem if the Princess Consort is still unwilling to move.â As Elder Wu finished this, many turned their attention over to her and fear was hidden in their eyes.
âI heard that people who were possessed like blood. I mean, look at all those dead palace maids in the palace, didnât all of them had their blood sucked dry?â
âYou mean, Helian Wei Wei is really...â
âWho knows? Weâll know when the eminent monks start chanting.â
Helian Wei Wei held the little figureâs hand and moved forward, kneeling on the place that was designated for her.
âThird Aunt.â The little tiger-like figure held up the bean paste bun in his hand, âYou should eat the bun first. Donât worry, I promised Third Brother to protect you.â
Helian Wei Wei smiled and pinched his puffy face, âAlright, Iâm not worried. Why would I be worried when Little Seven is here?â
âI will tell Third Brother about what Third Aunt said.â The little figure took another bean paste bun from his chest and having noticed that his brother was not around, he asked very seriously, âThird Aunt, frankly speaking, am I more handsome and more capable than Third Brother?â
Helian Wei Wei suppressed her laughter, âWhat do you mean?â
âIf not, he wouldnât ask me to do the butt dance. So, he must be jealous because Iâm more charming than him!â The little figure tore a section off the bean paste bun with his teeth, âHmph!â
Helian Wei Wei was increasingly sure that these two brothers had the tsundere character build into them as she extended her hand to pat his hair.
It was then that countless mantra chanting rang in the hall.
She was very familiar with the mantra and every word surged into her ears...
Elder Wuâs poisonous gaze was eyeing her. Give it some time and she wonât be able to take it anymore...
Judging by the time, the Third Prince and the retired Emperor should be arriving soon as well.
He was excited to see how those two faces would turn out after discovering that the Princess Consort that they had carefully elected was possessed!
Yet, the smug look on Elder Wuâs face did not last for another minute.
His neck was seized by Baili Jia Jue who had strode in.
Baili Jia Jueâs speed was so fast that no one could react and they could only see a shadow that flashed by them.
When Elder Wu came to his senses, he realized that he was being held up from the ground.
âYour, You Highness... Cough, you, what are you... doing?â Elder Wu struggled to breathe but he could not break free from the fear that had overwhelmed him. The suffocation was crushing him and without a second thought about his image, he pleaded with the Emperor, âYour, Your Majesty! Please, please help me!â
The Emperor was not pleased either, âThird Prince! Put Elder Wu down this instant!â
âI wouldnât mind letting him down.â Baili Jia Jue had a seemingly faint smile on his face. On the surface, he appeared to be very gentle but at the same time, he gave off a bloodthirsty air, âI want a valid explanation after he defiled my Princess Consort. Elder Wu, you are just an elder and itâs your duty to help the royal family to solve problems, so what authority do you have to threaten a Princess Consort? Hmm?â
Elder Wu clearly knew how hard it was to deal with this person. This person was not afraid of the Emperor and it was very likely for this person to choke him to death then and there.
No, he must think of a plan!
Elder Wu was coughing non-stop and turning green when he rolled his eyes and desperately tried to tiptoe, âI, I promised the Princess Consort... Cough, if, if the Princess Consort is not possessed, I will personally apologize to her, cough... Your Highness, donât you want to know whether if the Princess Consort is possessed or not?â