The Anarchic Consort (Book 1)

546-550

Eunuch Sun's fingers trembled gently. "This is not a minor issue."

"Yes, it's not a minor issue," Helian Wei Wei took a sip of tea and continued, "And that's why you should keep it to yourself."

Eunuch Sun glanced at Helian Wei Wei before he dropped his gaze and said, " I understand."

The moat was an area managed by the Emperor's most trusted aide.

That was an area where even the Retired Emperor could not interfere in spite of his status.

Sometimes, it would be better for the servant to know their place and not comment excessively.

But, why did the problem only occur to the moat?

"When will the eminent monks arrive?" Helian Wei Wei chuckled before she swiftly changed the topic, apparently trying to lighten the atmosphere.

Eventually, Eunuch Sun halted his racing thoughts and replied, "I reckon that they will be here tomorrow at noon. It's not easy to invite these many reputable eminent monks and the people of the palace need more time to prepare for their arrival."

"You're right." Helian Wei Wei lowered her gaze and took another sip of tea before she painted a frigid grin on her lips.

Knowing that he was invisible to Eunuch Sun, Yuan Ming approached Helian Wei Wei and whispered to her ears with a wicked smile on his face, "They have prepared thoroughly. It looks like they are determined to end you."

"Elder Yun's death has perturbed them." Helian Wei Wei gazed into the distance and proceeded, "Their heightened anxiety is a clear sign of their fear. My grandfather was a military man, but his death has remained a mystery until today. But now, the identity of the culprit is rather obvious."

Yuan Ming raised his eyebrows and continued to laugh, "I was only able to reach you because of the intense grudge within you that awakened me. After Madam Su's death, your conscienceless father was butchered by Prime Minister Su and his body was left lying on the roadside. Subsequently, you managed to retrieve the ownership of the Helian family. But, due to our ongoing contract, I will not be able to leave before you successfully achieve your goal."

"This matter has always been complicated." Helian Wei Wei played with the teacup in her hands as she continued, "Otherwise, I would not have kept the Su family for long."

Yuan Ming shrugged. "Well, you're not wrong. With your current capability, you may be able to fight against them separately. However, once they join forces, it'll be very tough for you. Before this, your presence has always been considerably inconspicuous. They have not been keeping an eye on you. However, now they are initiating the attack. Do you really think that you can withstand it?"

"How long do you think I can last tomorrow?" Helian Wei Wei asked Yuan Ming in return.

Yuan Ming stretched his back. "You are now a different woman compared to the girl you were on your wedding day. If it isn't for the potent resentment that is lurking around the Palace, the scriptures will not be able to affect you. But, I'm concerned because of your frequent dreams lately and your soul is no longer stable like before. If it is not too powerful, you might be able to hold it together for an hour."

"An hour..." Helian Wei Wei narrowed her eyes. "These eminent monks will be chanting the scriptures at dawn and at night. It isn't necessary for me to attend the ceremony during these times. However, if they are trying their utmost to enter the palace, I reckon that they have already made up an excuse to make my presence compulsory."

Yuan Ming giggled, "Regardlessly, you are fighting a losing battle. Why don't you just hand me your soul? I will kill them on your behalf."

"Yuan Xiaoming, I've said many times that I'm not interested in your suggestion." Helian Wei Wei stood up and replied with an emotionless voice, "As long as I am still standing, the situation is not hopeless yet."