The Anarchic Consort c1-1376

by Warring Young Seven

  However, this time, he could start anew and reap the benefits that arose from this arranged marriage with the Xuanyuan Kingdom. He would only say what he was supposed to and hold his tongue in other unfavorable events. He would not seek out trouble and keep a low profile by the sidelines, to prevent rousing suspicion.

  Lord Chen was deep in thought, then he raised his head and was greeted by a penetrating gaze that could freeze anyone in their tracks.

  He was not sure if he was mistaken, but upon meeting the Third Prince gaze, he was convinced that that pair of long and narrow eyes was emitting a chilling red glow.

  Lord Chen was highly perturbed, and took a step backward.

  Elder Xu Wu helped to steady him, and probed him quizzically, "Lord Chen?"

  At this, Lord Chen regained his composure and let out a breath. He looked toward the higher seats, where that man was once again wearing a relaxed yet elegant smile, as if what he had just witnessed was merely a figment of his imagination.

  Lord Chen sighed in relief. It seemed that he was just being paranoid. He had already established a relationship with the Xuanyuan Kingdom long before the emperor first ascended the throne. Even then, the emperor had not noticed anything, so the Third Prince would be even more ignorant about this matter. After all, the suggestion he made was for the good of the War Dragon Empire, and arranged marriages to ensure peace were the norm among royal families.

  As Lord Chen pondered this, he was suddenly interrupted by the loud announcement that sounded from outside the palace, "The Xuanyuan Kingdom princess is here!"

  Chapter 657 - Queen Wei Wei’s Counterattack (Part 1)

  Within a flash, every minister in the room had their eyes fixated on the doors that opened to the hall. What entered their vision was the slender figure of a girl walking into the hall, a white coat made of fox fur with floral cuffs dr.a.p.ed over her narrow shoulders. Her petite, well-defined face was only about the size of a palm, and resembled a magnolia flower bud awaiting its bloom. Her entire body exuded a pure and untainted aura, while her brilliant and vivacious beauty radiated throughout the room.

  She was the kind of woman that all men would fall for.

  Perhaps it flowed in their blood, the biological nature of men. The women that they deem attractive were none other than those who were soft-spoken, weak, and seemingly fragile.

  "Yu Er would like to pay her respects to His Highness, the Third Prince." Laced in the lady's demeanor was a mesmerizing elegance, gentle yet classical.

  A considerable number of people were already hypnotized by her appearance, and after hearing her speak, they all inhaled sharply out of astonishment. It felt as if her words were in the form of a melodious tune, like the pitter-patter of a slight drizzle as it flowed into their ears.

  Now, the ministers had begun to bicker among themselves. Even the exorcists from the two other nations had their eyes laid upon Zongzheng Yu Er, captivated by her stunning beauty.

  A smile stretched across Zongzheng Yu Er's face as she shyly bowed her head, her gaze never leaving the tall, rigid figure on the highest seat.

  Lord Chen let out a sigh of amazement as he shook his head. "Seeing it for oneself truly is a hundred times better than hearing about it. Princess Yu Er, your ethereal beauty and grace must be one of a kind."

  "Those are tall words indeed." Elder Xu Wu stood before Zongzheng Yu Er, a wrinkled hand c.a.r.e.s.sing his mustache.

  It was only then did the other ministers regain their composure. Sensing that the atmosphere was progressing smoothly, they could not help but start speculating about the Third Prince's state of mind from the perspective of a man.

  It had been a period of time since the Third Prince's marriage.

  Though the Third Princess Consort was not half bad herself, she still appeared hard-headed and too competitive at times. It was inevitable that a more gentle and welcoming maiden would be needed after one too many encounters with a woman of this sort.

  This Xuanyuan princess not only had a pretty face, but a beautiful figure as well. On top of her shyness like that of a teenage girl, it was no surprise that she had all men captivated by her alluring beauty.

  One of the minister's eyes lit up, his thoughts dancing to life. Sighing, he said, "His Highness has always been a dedicated ruler, while the princess looks so gentle and attentive. They're a match made in heaven!"

  Upon hearing that, Zongzheng Yu Er blushed rosily. She remained silent, acting like a shy schoolgirl in front of her crush.

  With the cake still in his mouth, Little Seven looked to his left and right. What surprised him was the fact that there was no visible change in Third Aunt's facial expression. Instead, what lingered on her face was a lazy grin, which gave off a mischievous vibe.

  "Third Aunt." The little one tugged at Helian Wei Wei's sleeve. With a stern face, he whispered, "Should we take action?"

  Helian Wei Wei shifted her chin onto a different hand, a growing smile perched upon her face. "What action is there to take? I'm a civilized person."

  Lord Chen could not hear the two of them speaking up there, but seeing that there was not much commotion, a smile stretched across his face as he continued to play along with his compadre, "They are indeed a perfect match! If this union works out, that would truly be great!"

  Elder Xu Wu smiled demurely.

  At this moment, however, Zongzheng Yu Er tugged lightly at his sleeve, gesturing to the upper seats with her line of vision.

  Her message was successfully conveyed, and Elder Xu Wu proceeded to glance over at Helian Wei Wei. "Whether this works out or not would depend solely on whether the Third Princess Consort is sensible enough?"

  "Oh?" Helian Wei Wei was just chit-chatting and joking around with the little one when she heard her name being brought up. Lazily, she raised a brow in their direction.

  Zongzheng Yu Er did not want things to become too awkward. She knew that Helian Wei Wei held a special place in that person's heart, so she tugged at Elder Xu Wu's sleeve once again, opening her mouth to speak, "Elder Sister, it's been five years. Yu Er thought you would wed into the Murong Residence, but never have I imagined that you would enter the palace."

  Upon hearing this, Helian Wei Wei furrowed her thin brows. Is this Xuanyuan princess implying that we knew each other before this?

  Could it be that Zongzheng Yu Er had come across the original Helian Wei Wei when she was searching for Soul Fragments?

  "Elder Sister should know that Yu Er has admired His Highness since young. Even after so many years, that has not changed." As she spoke, Zongzheng Yu Er's cheeks glowed rosy, making her seem so innocent and shy.

  Hearing this, the exorcists could not help the envy brewing in them. None of them had expected that a woman would be brave enough to openly declare her love for someone. The Third Prince must have saved the entire universe in his past life to be granted this blessing!

  "I hope that Elder Sister would grant my wish," Zongzheng Yu Er bit down on her thin lips, putting her pitiful expression on full display.

  This expression made hearts melt all around them.

  "Third Princess Consort, why don't you just say yes to Princess Yu Er?" The messenger of the Huangzi Nation had just been humiliated by Helian Wei Wei a while ago, so, driven by his sole motive of getting his ego back, he smiled and said, "Such a touching love story; can the Third Princess Consort bear to stand in their way?"

  Helian Wei Wei sent a glare flying toward the messenger and slowly got to her feet. With the flick of a finger, she lifted the hooded cloak off her head and tossed it onto her seat, revealing her angelic features. She had on a robe resembling that of an exorcist's, but around her shoulders was a shawl of white fur, accentuating her overwhelmingly gorgeous face. With her slim body and curved lips, the imposing presence of her stern aura seemed to press down on every head in the room. A single raised brow would be naturally met with the attention of those around her.

  Zongzheng Wen Ren's hand paused, suspending his cup of tea mid-air, and it
was as if his eyes could only contain that one person.

  If Zongzheng Yu Er's beauty was pure and fresh, like water...

  Then it would only be fitting that Helian Wei Wei's beauty was described as brilliant and smoldering, putting even the sun to shame. It was as if she had an invisible grip around everyone's hearts.

  Just one glance, and it would be impossible for one to forget her!

  In addition to that was her voice and expressions, which were practically dripping with honey. It made people long for a second glance after taking that first look, lost in her spell.

  It was not that Zongzheng Wen Ren had never seen Helian Wei Wei before, but it was just that at that time, she was still young and spoke very softly.

  Brushing right past him now, not lingering for even a moment, was a pair of bright eyes that glistened like stars in the night sky. She walked as if no one around was comparable to her, like she was a completely different person, so eye-catching that the luxurious hall was simply a backdrop to her bewildering beauty.

  The messenger of the Huangzi Nation had not expected that Helian Wei Wei to be such a gorgeous being, for what he had seen of her before was merely her chin, as she sat far on top, with the hooded cape dr.a.p.ed over half her face.

  Now that Helian Wei Wei had stepped closer, her breathtaking face seemed a thousand times more stunning than when she revealed it at the top.

  As of now, it was so deathly silent in the hall that you could hear a pin drop.

  Even Zongzheng Yu Er herself had not expected such a beauty to emerge. She bit down harder on her bottom lip as she called out, "Elder Sister."

  Helian Wei Wei halted her footsteps by her side and cast her gaze downward. However, it did not land on her, instead, she stared Zongzheng Wen Ren right in his eyes. "Crown Prince, could it be that all of you from the Xuanyuan Kingdom have this peculiar hobby of becoming concubines?"

  Be it Zongzheng Wen Ren, Zongzheng Yu Er, or Elder Xu Wu - their faces soured in the blink of an eye.

  Helian Wei Wei smiled, adding, "Zongzheng Yu Er, right? You want me to grant your wish? You've even slapped a label on me for being an 'insensible' person, right? Before laying eyes on Baili Jia Jue, did you not know that he already has a wife?"

  Chapter 658 - Helian Wei Wei’s Counterattack (Part 2)

  Zongzheng Yu Er was not the least bit intimidated by her words, for she had come prepared! With tears tumbling in her eyes, she stood upright, unwilling to back down. "I like him, and I can accept the fact that he already has you. For him, I am willing to do anything and everything!"

  Upon hearing this, out of everyone who was present, many were deeply moved by the depth of the love and affection of this passionate young maiden.

  It was indeed a considerable sacrifice for a princess to lower herself to such a level.

  On top of that, the tears in Zongzheng Yu Er's eyes were, at this time, threatening to fall, and this made many hearts soften, especially the males.

  Helian Wei Wei briefly scanned the audience, and swiftly caught on to their thoughts. The corner of her lips hooked up into a cold scoff. "Are you trying to talk to me about love? Of all forms of love in the world, some people would sacrifice themselves willingly for love, some fall in love for eternity after one glance, and there are even some who try to protect the other regardless of what others may say. But these forms of love do not talk about destruction of an existing relationship, nor intervention in the happiness of others."

  "Zongzheng Yu Er, let me enlighten you on behalf of your brother, who seems to have neglected your education. What you call love is, in fact, not love, but rather a false sense of self-righteousness while trying to interfere in another's relationship. Haha, you said that you can accept the fact that he already has me? I really do admire your courage in announcing your shamelessness, as a person who saw no wrong in being a homewrecker!"

  Helian Wei Wei's last statement hit Zongzheng Yu Er spot on, and embarrassment gradually spread across her face. Her body began to tremble from the anger brewing in her, and it felt as if her lungs were about to explode, like she had just been bullied.

  The exorcists of the Xuanyuan Kingdom instantly dropped their polite act. They all shuffled to their feet and hissed, "Third Princess Consort, please watch what you say!"

  Helian Wei Wei smiled lightly. "What? You're shameless enough to do it, but not shameless enough to have it discussed?"

  "Princess Consort…" Lord Chen was standing the nearest to Helian Wei Wei. In a pleading tone, he reminded, "His Highness still hasn't spoken yet, let's see what he thinks."

  Helian Wei Wei raised a well-defined brow. It seemed that she had made up her mind about something. She turned to him with a wide smile, "What Lord Chen is saying is that His Highness should bring this matter into his own hands?"

  Lord Chen had been an imperial officer for many years, and understood the concubine mentality very well. They simply wanted to hog all the affection for themselves by persuading their husbands against bringing another consort into the palace.

  But she had not thought about the fact that His Highness also had to consider the bigger picture - Zongzheng Yu Er was the princess of the Xuanyuan Kingdom. Even if it was not taken into account, she was a rare beauty who possessed true feelings for His Highness. What man alive could resist that?

  As his thoughts trailed off, he adjusted his posture. "It is only reasonable that the Third Prince takes charge of such an important matter."

  At this moment, Zongzheng Wen Ren glanced at Helian Wei Wei, and directed his gaze at Elder Xu Wu.

  Having received the signal, Elder Xu Wu immediately put on a big grin. Taking a step forward, he raised his voice in the direction of the upper seats, where Baili Jia Jue sat. "Your Highness, if you agree to commit to this marriage, then please indicate your approval. I've heard that there has been no news about the princess consort bearing an heir, though it has been so long since Your Highness' marriage. If you fancy this kind of woman, then by all means you can let her remain by your side. However, you see, Princess Yu Er was born with a silver spoon in her mouth, so she had never been one to serve people. How could a dignified princess be a mere concubine? It is only sensible that the position of a concubine be left for someone else."

  From above, the little one's brows gradually knitted together as he listened on. What this old man is saying is that Third Aunt should be the concubine? What a joke!

  "Of course, once we have the Third Prince's approval, these exorcists would be completely under the command of Your Highness." Elder Xu Wu smiled brightly, his eyes crinkling. He believed that Baili Jia Jue would not object after he phrased it in such a way. After all, the War Dragon Dynasty could not possibly survive without the help of the Xuanyuan Kingdom.

  Hearing these words, Helian Wei Wei tilted her head and smirked, her finger wrapped in a lock of her long hair. She appeared utterly unconcerned.

  Zongzheng Yu Er was originally delighted, but seeing her smirk, she felt extremely dissatisfied. Along with dissatisfaction, anger began brewing within her heart.

  She was the princess of the Xuanyuan Kingdom. Naturally, she was of higher status than Helian Wei Wei.

  What's more, she had been pining after that person for so long. When she first laid eyes on him, it was from afar, and he was still a teenager. Nevertheless, she had fallen for him since that first glance.

  Over so many years, she had been waiting for an opportunity to strike.

  Now that the opportunity was laid right before her, there was no way she would give up.

  Besides… As long as she could approach that person, she had full confidence that she could let him see the good in her!

  Upon that thought, Zongzheng Yu Er raised her head, her bright eyes settling on Baili Jia Jue, who had begun to move.

  It looked like… It looked like he was walking straight toward her…

  Her heart was thumping so loudly that she could hear it, and she felt an intense amount of heat radiating off her face. The gears in Zo
ngzheng Yu Er's head began turning, thinking about a reply for when he spoke to her.

  By her side, Lord Chen chuckled and said, "It seems that His Highness is also moved by the princess. Otherwise, with his personality, he would not have taken the initiative to walk over in person."

  Upon hearing his statement, the blush on Zongzheng Yu Er's cheeks darkened. At this moment, she felt as if all her efforts were worth it.

  And Baili Jia Jue was, in fact, walking toward her. He was dressed in a sophisticated black robe with silver fringes, which formed blossoming clouds at the cuffs, highlighting the elegance and high status that he was born with. In his hand was another cloak, and as he walked through the crowd of ministers, the jumble of voices gradually began to die down.

  Messengers and exorcists alike from different nations all felt the crushing weight of the man's inherited prestige, as if any one word would serve blasphemy to the celestial being-turned-man.

  But radiating from his body was not a pure celestial aura. There was a trace of dark energy pulsing from within.

  This sort of aura, exuded from someone as devilishly handsome as he was, only made it harder for everyone to tear their eyes away…

  "Th-Third Prince," Zongzheng Yu Er stammered in a sweet, flirtatious tone, her face flushed a deep scarlet. Just as she raised her gaze to meet Baili Jia Jue's eyes…

  The deafening sound of a loud crack echoed throughout the massive hall.

  It seemed like something had shattered right by her ear.

  Almost immediately after, the copper tang of blood permeated the air.

  "Argh!" Lord Chen cried out in pain. He clasped his left hand over his amputated right arm, large beads of sweat forming endlessly on top of his forehead. "Y-Your Highness, why? What wrong have I done, for you to treat a loyal court officer like this!"

  Baili Jia Jue sneered as a breeze lifted the ends of his robe. The standing collar on his black cloak was made of a ring of silver fox fur that glistened in the light, lining his pale, stunning face and making him seem even colder and more unapproachable than usual. He was like a nobleman who had just awoken from the darkness, his every action exuding elegance and grace. "Loyal court officer? Do you think that I'm not aware of the one million silver you received as a bribe yesterday from the Xuanyuan messenger?"