The Anarchic Consort c1-1376

by Warring Young Seven

  "Him? Ah Jue?" Nangong Lie looked at her sarcastically, "Did you appear here intentionally? All your effort will go down the drain, Ah Jue would never look at any woman other than the girl from the House of Helian…" Nangong paused for a moment, and looked at Helian Wei Wei more closely, "Wait a second, you look like… you look almost identical! Don't tell me you're her? Hey, this is too much for a joke. Why does it feel like you have grown so much? Don't you know that Ah Jue has been searching for you everywhere?"

  Chapter 621 - The Young Version Of His Highness

  Helian Wei Wei's headache lingered but she knew that Nangong Lie had taken her for another Helian Wei Wei.

  However, she neither confirmed nor denied it.

  Because from Nangong Lie's words, being that Helian Wei Wei seemed to be able to meet Baili Jia Jue very easily.

  "But it's still a little weird, why does it seem like you've changed?" Nangong Lie looked at her, sizing her up, "And your skin looks good too…"

  Helian Wei Wei did not say anything, the previous Helian Wei Wei and her were different after all. Other than what Nangong Lie said, her character was also different. She was afraid that once she said something, it would give her away…

  At this moment, Nangong Lie suddenly smiled with a malicious look on his face, "I thought that you had changed, who knew that you were the same as before. No matter what I say, you would only keep your head down, how boring. But whatever, I can't help if Ah Jue likes you this way. Come, I'll bring you to him. If he finds out that you're the love of his life, then he might even give me one or two of his death knights."

  Helian Wei Wei's eyes flashed. Ah Jue likes me? What does that mean?

  "But, how did you get in? Did you grow wings?" Nangong Lie was muttering to himself, puzzling over something as he walked her towards their destination. He secretly decided that he needed to strengthen the Holy Worship Temple's defenses.

  Helian Wei Wei was not listening to him, she had only one thing in mind, that she could see His Highness soon!

  Her pulse was beating fast. Helian Wei Wei was trying to control her trembling fingers so that she would seem more presentable and polite.

  I wonder what will he look like this time?

  Moreover… since she left so suddenly the last time, would he blame her?

  She did not know the reason but whenever Helian Wei Wei thought of that little figure, her heart would ache badly.

  "Wait." Nangong Lie stopped in his tracks, "Ah Jue must still be sleeping at this time. You know him, he loves napping."

  Helian Wei Wei grunted in agreement.

  Nangong Lie stared at her silent figure and laughed again, but with a touch of coldness, "Maybe what I'm going to say is not very appropriate of me, but could you perhaps not use this method to worry Ah Jue?"

  Helian Wei Wei frowned and opened her mouth to say something.

  Nangong Lie smiled and interrupted her, "I know, you feel as though Ah Jue doesn't like you enough and he doesn't give you enough sense of security. But you have to understand, whenever you go missing, Ah Jue goes crazy looking for you. He's a prince, and he's most likely to succeed the throne. The Empress passed away not too long ago, and Ah Jue is already looking after the Seventh Prince. Plus, he is on a constant lookout for the four influential families. This kind of attitude is nothing but harmful to him, so I urge you to use your brain a little and stop disappearing to verify his love for you, do you understand?"

  Nangong Lie's words gave a lot of insight to Helian Wei Wei.

  The Empress just passed away not too long ago, then the one from the Murong family would be controlling the harem now.

  And Little Seven who needs to be taken care of...

  That would mean Baili Jia Jue was around 16 years old now?

  However, what was Nangong Lie saying about the prince liking her?

  Helian Wei Wei looked down, there was suddenly a strong feeling of stifling unease.

  It should not be what she was thinking, it cannot be!

  "Well, go on in. Ah Jue is inside. He threw a fit just now." Nangong Lie smirked, "I figured that once he sees you, he'll be fine."

  It was time to meet him, but Helian Wei Wei could not bring herself to move her feet.

  She knew that everything happened for a reason.

  She was not there when he needed her the most.

  Instead, the girl who always delivered his meals was there for him...

  She never thought that she would see the day when she got replaced.

  When this day actually came, it made Helian Wei Wei feel a little scared.

  She had always been ruthless, even with regard to handling matters.

  Before meeting Young Master Tang, her world was pitch black, a debilitating sort of darkness. She watched herself sinking deeper and deeper, yet she could not get any help.

  Then, she finally gained her abilities and she thought of every way to avenge her mother.

  She even broke one of the concubine's ribs before her father.

  Perhaps she was really heartless, but she also met someone who was truly good to her.

  He had raised her as a prey. His methods were not kind either and he would always look at her arrogantly.

  However, when her stomach hurt, he would hold her in his arms, so that she would not get cold.

  No matter how old he was, he would always put her favorite food in front of her.

  What if… this person was no longer there, what would she do?

  What if this person gave all of his love to someone else, what would she do then?

  "Why aren't you moving?" Nangong Lie frowned at her.

  Helian Wei Wei clenched her fists and straightened her back, "Nothing." Even if all of those ceased to exist, she still had to take him back.

  Nangong Lie laughed. While walking inside, he announced nonchalantly, "Ah Jue, look who I brought!"

  In the midst of twirling incense smoke, stood a boy in an ivory white robe. His figure was tall, his straight and powerful legs could be seen. A snow-white fur scarf wrapped around his neck, and there was a scholarly aura around him.

  He was flipping through the memorial in his hand casually. He did not even look up. With his light and cool voice, like a good sword that finally presented its point, "One more word and out you go."

  "Ah Jue, why are you so cold, turn around and see who's here," Nangong Lie grinned sheepishly and raised his chin in Helian Wei Wei's direction.

  Baili Jia Jue followed his line of sight and sighed a breath of relief, his voice was soft, "Where have you been? Didn't I ask you to wait here? Why did you disappear all of a sudden? Hmm?"

  Helian Wei Wei looked down, and she felt her head buzzing.

  She clenched her hands and felt a lump in her throat. She could not even get a word out.

  "Why aren't you talking?" Baili Jia Jue was smiling but his eyes held no warmth, yet he was gentler than usual.

  Everyone was saying that the handsome Third Prince had used up all his kind temperament on the Eldest Young Lady of the Helian family.

  Nangong Lie had finally witnessed that, but he could not see what was so good about Helian Wei Wei. She was timid and her relationship with Murong Feng was unclear. Why would Ah Jue be so intrigued by her?

  Right at this moment, Shadow reported from outside the door, "Your Highness, we found Lady Wei Wei!"

  Saying that, he brought in another lady…

  Chapter 622 - Encounter

  The girl looked like she was around 13 years old, all grown up but her temperament from her youth remained the same.

  With a hint of fear in her eyes, she glanced at Baili Jia Jue and admitted softly, "I didn't mean it…"

  "Wait a minute," Nangong Lie placed his hand on his forehead and pointed at the girl, "You're Helian Wei Wei?"

  The girl nodded while biting her thin lips. She knew that this Genius Worshipper never liked her, but she never thought that he would question who she was. Did His Highness not even mention her to him?

  Nan
gong Lie cursed under his breath, "This is like seeing a ghost!"

  "Young Master Lie." Shadow knew that his master had always treated Helian Wei Wei differently, but he had to remind him, "His Highness is still here…"

  "So what? I just wanted to ask, if she is Helian Wei Wei, then…" Nangong Lie turned around and pointed, "Then who is this woman!?"

  Helian Wei Wei who was acknowledged went stiff.

  Then, a familiar and apathetic voice was heard, "I would also like to know the answer to that question."

  Baili Jia Jue strode slowly toward Helian Wei Wei.

  The girl had no idea what was happening, her eyebrows were furrowed tightly.

  "Do you plan to just keep your head down?" As Baili Jia Jue looked at the head of hair in front of him, he held the memorial so tightly that the knuckles of his left hand turned white.

  The surrounding temperature suddenly dropped and his eyes frosted like winter ice, whereas a flash of unknown flame surrounded him, intimidating those who looked at him.

  Helian Wei Wei knew that she could hide no more, and she could no longer cover up anything. She straightened her back, lifted her face and cast a lazy smile at him, "It's me, I'm back."

  Only then could Helian Wei Wei finally take a clear look at the young man.

  Compared to his older self, he looked much more noble and cleaner, perfect in every way. His beauty was as sharp as a diamond's reflection, and there was an air of coolness around him.

  She was not sure if she was seeing things, but Helian Wei Wei felt like she saw a shudder in his beautiful eyes.

  But the reality proved that she was simply overthinking things.

  His expression toward her was so cool and indifferent, as though he had never seen her before. But from his voice, she could sense his familiar teasing, "Oh, it's you."

  The situation was much better than what Helian Wei Wei had imagined. She thought that he would not even recognize her. But now, at the very least, she could confirm that he remembered the past.

  But in this situation, Helian Wei Wei felt a large lump in her throat. He remembered everything, yet he still treated her like a stranger…

  "Ah Jue, you know her?" The longer Nangong Lie looked at the situation, the weirder he felt, "Who is this woman? Why does she look exactly the same as Helian Wei Wei?"

  Baili Jia Jue did not answer his question and simply said, "Wei Wei, come here."

  Helian Wei Wei was in a daze, she thought he was calling herself for a moment.

  But as the young girl walked toward him obediently and looked up at the young man.

  Helian Wei Wei's leg that had taken a step forward felt stiff.

  "Don't go around disappearing next time, okay?" The young man's voice was already sweet but accompanied by his tenderness, even the air was made sweet.

  The girl nodded her head obediently and stared wide-eyes at Helian Wei Wei. She was adorable in a vaguely indescribable way. She seemed alarmed at how another woman could be identical to herself!

  Fortunately, before entering the place, Nangong Lie's words had already prepared her emotionally, so that she would not be put on a rough spot.

  She had already expected this situation, which was why she could remain extra calm.

  Even Helian Wei Wei was impressed with herself that she did not simply turn around and walked away.

  Her hands and feet felt numb, but as soon as her blood started flowing again, she smirked at the two before her.

  She had always known how much he would care for other people.

  And she also knew that not many girls could reject him.

  "Yes." The shyness and obedience on the girl's face were all noticed by Helian Wei Wei.

  She thought that if a shattering heart could make a sound, she just wanted to shut her ears off, not wanting to hear or see.

  But in reality, she could not back down. The more difficult the situation was, the more resolute she had to be.

  "Honestly speaking, this replacement that you found is nothing like me, other than our looks. What do you think?" Helian Wei Wei smiled and looked at the young man at a near distance.

  Baili Jia Jue sneered as though he had just heard a joke, "You… umph."

  Helian Wei Wei had always done things out of the ordinary. Whatever words that came out of his mouth would hurt her anyway, so she might as well not listen and rushed up to kiss him!

  Nangong Lie witnessed the scene and inhaled stiffly.

  Baili Jia Jue was dazzled for a few seconds, then he flung her aside. He wiped his lips with the back of his hand and stared at her coldly, "Could you have taken yourself too seriously?"

  Helian Wei Wei's left hand was touching the cold floor to support herself, she could only feel pain and cold.

  Perhaps, she might really have taken herself too seriously…

  Still on the floor, Helian Wei Wei massaged her temples and chuckled, "It was just a kiss, why such a big reaction?"

  Upon hearing her indifference, the young man's eyes grew colder and his fingers tightened, "Only an easy woman like you would take a kiss as a greeting."

  Helian Wei Wei stiffened. An easy woman?

  Nangong Lie continued to spectate with interest. He looked at Helian Wei Wei's eyes with curiosity and admiration.

  Many people admired Ah Jue, but she might be the only one in this world who would rush up and kiss him like that.

  The others might not know Ah Jue's character, but he was too familiar.

  If he really hated it, she would have it worse than being simply shrugged aside.

  In his opinion, Ah Jue had not expected to lose his first kiss like that, so he was just being frustrated...

  Anyway, the air between those two was a little off.

  Besides, from Little Shadow's expression, there seemed to be something else?

  Nangong Lie rubbed his chin and fell into deep contemplation.

  The girl dropped her jaw, obviously shocked by Helian Wei Wei's actions, "Your-Your Highness, she…"

  Baili Jia Jue did not look at the girl, but lowered himself and stared coldly at Helian Wei Wei. He then said with an icy and low voice, "Just an insignificant nobody."

  As soon as he finished speaking, he stood up and gave Shadow an order, "Next time, don't simply let just anyone in."

  Staring at Helian Wei Wei's face without moving away even for a moment, Shadow replied almost reluctantly, "Yes."

  After all, no one was aware that he was the only one who knew what truly happened back then...

  Chapter 623 - His Highness’ Attitude Toward Wei Wei

  "How is Shadow at fault for this incident?" Nangong Lie looked at Helian Wei Wei with a faint smile on his face. "It was I who brought this woman here if you want to blame someone, blame me. Tsk tsk tsk, looking identical truly has its advantage, otherwise, I wouldn't have brought her before you. Ah Jue, how about this? Since I made this mess, I'll settle it myself. I'll bring her out of the palace right now. I think you and Lady Helian have a lot to talk about, so we won't disturb you any further."

  As he was speaking, Nangong Lie began to extend his arm.

  Baili Jia Jue glanced at him coldly.

  That gaze, filled with warning left Nangong Lie's hand stiffened by his side. "Ah Jue, if this won't do, and that won't do either, what do you want then?"

  "I don't want anything." The young man's voice was cold as he spoke nonchalantly. "It's just that, no one can leave unharmed after touching me."

  Nangong Lie was startled. "Ah Jue, certainly you don't mean it, after all, she only kissed you for an instant…"

  "You may leave." The young man's unwavering tone interrupted Nangong Lie's words.

  Nangong Lie was dumbfounded. "Ah Jue, the reason I came to you this time is because of a formal matter, your red…"

  "I don't want to talk about formal matters today." The young man smiled at him, but there was no warmth in his eyes. "Will you leave by yourself, or do I have to kick you out?"

  Nangong Lie felt a tingle over his scalp,
and he cleared his throat. "I'll leave by myself, but under one condition."

  "Speak." The young man frowned, with a slight hint of impatience, but because of his age, it looked very attractive on him.

  "Lend me one of your death knights." Nangong Lie smiled charmingly.

  The young man did not look at him anymore. "Go and pick one yourself. It's best for you to leave now."

  He had actually wanted to stay and watch the situation unfold, but there was no rush, after all, he had all the time to listen to gossip afterward…

  It was as though Nangong Lie's absence took away the only warmth left in the palace.

  Fortunately, that short amount of time allowed Helian Wei Wei to catch her breath and compose her emotions.

  The young girl had also noticed that something seemed off, and she reached out to tug on Baili Jia Jue's sleeve. "Your Highness?"

  Baili Jia Jue turned his head around, there was pleasantness in his tone. "Hmm?"

  "Are you angry at me?" The young girl softened her voice.

  The young man's graceful side profile was full of gentleness. "Why would I be? I was just a little anxious."

  "I know, I won't be reckless next time." The young girl widened her eyes like she was assuring him.

  The young man nodded, he seemed to spoil her very much.

  She was thinking that maybe she should leave first.

  To find a corner to tend to her wound or something, and then returned to fight because it was hurting so much that she had a little trouble breathing properly.

  The young girl felt uneasy, probably because there was someone else here, and she looked toward Helian Wei Wei's direction constantly.

  The young man also noticed her gaze, and he said calmly, "You should go back as well, I'll deal with this situation."

  The young girl did not want to leave. She did not understand why, but she had felt uneasy ever since she met this woman who looked just like herself.

  The difference was that this woman was more m.a.t.u.r.e than herself, and… she had never seen anyone like her, who remained unfazed even when His Highness was enraged.