Translator: Misty Cloud Editor: Misty Cloud
Wei Wei knew, right now, everyone was waiting to see her being made a joke of.
However, asking her to slap her own face?
Sorry!
No way!
If worst comes to worst, sheâd just go all out. No matter how many experts there were at White Academy, sheâd still kill open a path of escape!
As if in response to the murderous spirit finally spreading through her body, Yuan Ming opened his eyes from within the Celestial Boundary Space, even also causing the white cat within the Dark Illusionary Space to wake up.
The two faintly discernible shadows had just planned to emerge behind Helian Wei Weiâs body.
But saw Baili Jia Jue move the palm of his hand, dropped it at her waist, and pushed slightly, the tone of his words was heavy, âAs for you, wait until I sort you out later.â
Wei Wei blanked out and withdrew her murderous aura. Her pair of eyes contained a bit of confusion as she looked towards him.
Could it be that the person that he said must slap their own mouth wasnât her?
But...what did he meant by sort her out later?
Wei Wei couldnât help but want to roll her eyes. He might as well say that he wouldnât let her off so easily.
Sheâd actually forgotten her and the empressâ teamwork just now, one speaking, the other supporting. As intelligent as he was, itâs impossible for him to miss it.
She wasnât someone who was easily manipulated. Even more so, she wasnât someone who tolerated other people minding her business.
He was a prince, wasnât he being a bit too narrow-minded? She was only saying a few words to go along with what was said. Would he go so far as being this ruthless?
Also, in the event that the person to slap their own mouth wasnât her.
Then....
Wei Wei looked up, turned towards the empressâ direction, and looked over. She only saw the other partyâs entirely pale face, as if almost ready to faint.
Empress Murong was gripping her hands tightly, her limp body was leaning against the chair, watching Baili Jia Jueâs expression, a chill couldnât help but spread from the bottom of her heart. But, in this kind of situation... she felt...
âEmpress. You go on first.â The one who hadnât said anything all along, Retired Emperor, opened his mouth and laughed, âHeehee. Donât you know what kind of temper this child has? Yet youâre always like this, presumptuous in wanting to meddle. As an empress, there is proper conduct belonging to an empress. As long as you manage the harem well, that will do. The decisions are for the princes to make, yet you meddle in this way without permission. Do you want the Murong Princeâs Mansion to also shoulder the responsibility?â
After hearing what was said, Empress Murongâs back stiffened sharply. Besides âyesâ what else could she dare to say. At her will, the palace maids to her right and left accompanied her and lent their arms to support her as she left.
The Retired Emperor actually didnât really open his mouth on behalf of Empress Murong at all. He just didnât want any other matter to affect Baili Jia Jueâs consort selection.
He now almost suspected that the little stinker, precisely for the sake of irritating him, deliberately caused this kind of thing to happen! The reason naturally was because he didnât want to properly choose a consort!
The more Retired Emperor thought about it, the more he felt that this was a possibility. Feeling crushed, he gnawed at his gums. When he raised his head again, he already looked like an elderly man who was at peace with all things. âOle Third. Your manner of speaking is just too fierce. Look at how much the Helian familyâs daughter has been scared by you.â
After Wei Wei heard that, she continuously nodded her head. Thatâs right, she was totally frightened by him.
Itâs been agreed that sheâd only go through the motions, how did she become the leading role. This simply was just like cheating by dealing cards outside of the proper sequence, ok? !
Baili Jia Jue actually glanced towards Wei Wei and coldly smiled as well.
And she still dared to nod her head.
When she talked about him being gay behind his back, how come he didnât see her being frightened of him.
When she, without a care, sold his handkerchief to someone else, how come he didnât see her being frightened of him.
There wasnât a single honest word in the little thingâs mouth!
Wei Wei noticed the expression within the smile on his face. It seemed as if he could see through all of her pretenses.
Even his actions just now were for the purpose of giving her a warning, donât play tricks in front of him.
Apparently, he was extremely fed up with the consort selection. Then why did he still give her the flower.
Could it be because of that one thing?
Wei Weiâs eyes flashed. Firstly, she didnât have any authority. Secondly, she didnât have any influence.
After the marriage, even if she found out that he was gay, unlike other officialsâ daughters, she couldnât make a ruckus anywhere.
From his perspective, she was undoubtedly the best smokescreen. If this was the case, then not only would he be able to fend off Retired Emperorâs constant pressure, he could also maintain his spotless holy image.
Devious! Too devious! This Baili Jia Jue was just too devious!
As Baili Jia Jue was being looked upon like this by her, he wouldnât not have any reaction. He just didnât know what this girl was thinking again.
However, that pair of eyes thatâs been indifferent the whole time, even if itâs brimming with anger, was still better than her not caring about anything, after all.
From the seat of honor, Retired Emperor looked upon the scenario below, his brows bulged from being furrowed, then he lifted his arm. His appearance seemed to be extremely tired. âAlright. Itâs already so late, and Iâm also tired. Ole Third, you stay. Apart from him, everyone go ahead and disperse. The matter of choosing a consort...had better wait until after the martial qi grand competition. Letâs put off this discussion until after the results come out.â
The statement had been released. Retired Emperor extended his hand to massage his forehead. During that time, he didnât forget to face Baili Jia Jueâs direction and take a look.
Once everyone heard this, they then knew what Retired Emperor meant. If nothing else, he was saying that today didnât count.
Of course everybody was very smart and didnât say anything. Within Wei Weiâs eyes, there was even a sparkle of joy. Apparently, this old Retired Emperor wanted to properly have a chat with Third Prince regarding his matters.
Sigh, this Third Prince, really, of all the people he couldâve given the flower to, he had to give her the flower, using her as a shield, wanting to piss off Retired Emperor.
In the end, itâs fine. Retired Emperor was really pissed, and even enough to blow his top.
In a moment, when no one was around, Retired Emperor would certainly explode!
However, no matter what happened.
At last, she was free. This feeling of playing the leading role without any rhyme or reason truly felt a bit strange and was captured in the smile on her face.
Baili Jia Jueâs thin lips turned upwards bit by bit. From there emerged a small trace of evil coldness.
Somebody was celebrating almost too soon. However, it didnât matter.
In order to catch a prey, one needed to proceed slowly, step by step. First allow the prey to catch its breath while thinking that it had escaped encirclement.
Then, extend a hand again to block its escape.
Watching it become dejected and crestfallen, that would be amusing...
...
âWhat in the world did he want to do!â
Bang!
After everyone else had dispersed, Retired Emperorâs hand then fiercely slapped on the wooden table. On his face was the graveness of someone who had always been deeply engrossed in authority. His hand was like a blade that had been drawn, its cold tip and keen edgeâs aura flashed as it absorbed people. Surprisingly, the entire wood table as well as tea and refreshments on the tabletop all moved.
Everybody knew that Retired Emperor had never angered easily. His every smile or anger had always only ever been expressed to achieve some kind of purpose.
Yet today, he was genuinely angry.
His most beloved grandson, unexpectedly chose a good-for-nothing whoâd already been rejected by someone before, whose engagement had already been broken!
Why didnât this youngster think it over clearly. If he married Helian Wei Wei, in the future, how could he sit on that throne in the main hall! When that time came, it would certainly give rise to a debate within the court.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
Without a doubt, it would give the four great clans the opportunity to throw mud at him.
He didnât believe that this little stinker couldnât see through these things!
This child, since he was small, had already displayed wisdom and cool-headedness far beyond his age.
Right now, his own self was already old. Perhaps, he wonât even simmer pass this winter.
That son of his again failed to live up to expectations, having already been completely filled with Murongâs bewitching potions (figurative speech to mean heâs been bewitched by her), and didnât have an opinion on anything.
Rather than allowing the throne to be destroyed by that addicted to women son of his. Why not hand the crown over to this little stinker!
However, how could he be so disappointing at this critical juncture!