Chapter 562: His Highness Coaxed Wei Wei
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"Why are you not speaking, Your Highness?" Elder Wu exerted more pressure, "Don't know what to say?"
Baili Jia Jue lowered his head, his bangs covered his long narrow eyes which were gleaming with coldness.
Elder Wu saw his reaction and thought that the Third Prince was speechless.
A loud bang was heard right when he was about to add on!
The door of the Chaoyang Hall was kicked open!
A person was holding something similar to a long black pipe. The person had long and slim legs and there was a smile on her face. With her fair and beautiful skin, it could only be one person, Helian Wei Wei.
Her lips were half-curved as she leaned against the door. She stood not far away from Baili Jia Jue and her eyes were filled with sneers, "Elder Wu, who told you that we are the city watch guards?" Please visit fr𝐞𝐞wn.𝒸o𝔪 website to read fastest update
"You... You... !" Elder Wu would never have thought Helian Wei Wei would come back like this. He thought that she had returned to Jiuchong Hall due to an unwell condition.
Helian Wei Wei placed her fingers on her lips, her actions were sharp and valiant when she let out a loud whistle.
A dozen black figures came down in a synchronized movement but every one of them was unique in their own way.
All of them had excellent physiques. Some were buffed, some were handsome and some were showing a smile on their faces. They had white bandages coiled up on their arms as each of them was holding machine guns and snipers. Their presence was unusual, amid the cool fierceness was a heavy bloodthirsty aura!
The leader of the imperial army let out a cry of realization as he pointed at the men, "Your Highness! It's them, it was these 20 or so people who stopped the rebellion army!"
About 20 of them stopped the fierce rebellion army??!!
That sounds impossible!
How did they do it?
The crowd was looking at them who stood in a straight line. Their gazes were showing indescribable interest.
"Well then." Helian Wei Wei walked over to Baili Jia Jue and widened her smile at Elder Wu. Her gesture had an inexplicable arrogant and domineering bearing, "Tell Elder Wu and the Emperor who you people are."
"Yes, Young Master!" The men's reply in unison was so loud that it almost shook the entire Chaoyang Hall, "We are the General's hidden army from Helian manor!"
What?!
The hidden army?!
Elder Wu faltered to the back. He felt a chill down his spine as if he was splashed by a pail of cold water from head to toe!
The crowd stood up out of clamor, their eyes were filled with astonishment!
Everyone present in the hall knew about the legends of the hidden army!
Many of them once hoped to catch a glimpse of the strongest and most valiant troops in the history of the War Dragon Empire!
However, the hidden army seemed to have disappeared after Old Master Helian's passing.
The people had doubts about it although there were people saying that Helian Wei Wei had gained the recognition of the hidden army a while ago.
They had not seen the hidden army before, so it was nothing but rumors to them.
But now!
The hidden army appeared right before their eyes!
"Your Highness." Helian Wei Wei curled her thin lips. "I suppose you don't have any reason to suspect the Third Prince anymore. He did not command the city watch guards but us, the hidden army, to protect the palace and your safety. After all, there are a lot of eminent monks that came into the palace, it's not that surprising if someone used the opportunity to cause trouble. It was unfortunate that Your Highness did not trust the Third Prince nor I. Since Elder Wu here is allowed to slander as he wished, it is difficult for us to make it in time, hence granting the rebellion army the window of breathing. Your Highness is sagacious, I suppose you won't blame us for coming late for the rescue, right?"
Helian Wei Wei's words to the Emperor was like a fishbone in his throat, every single word that came out of her mouth was like slapping the Emperor's face.
But he could not get angry!
No emperor would criticize a person with merit in front of the public!
It would not only make him look despicable to the public, but his act would also be written down in the history books.
He could not allow himself to bear the title of a fatuous ruler!
Therefore, no matter how unhappy the Emperor was, all he could do was to endure it. He grabbed the arm of his dragon throne tightly and forced a generous smile on his face, "Eunuch Gao!"
"Yes, Your Highness." Eunuch Gao could not grasp the Emperor's emotion anymore, he quivered when he was summoned.
The Emperor looked at Helian Wei Wei as he tightened his grip on the arm of the dragon throne. "Send my words out, the Third Princess Consort has performed meritorious service for protecting the Emperor and will be heavily rewarded!"
"Yes, Your Highness." Eunuch Gao looked down and stepped away.
Helian Wei Wei smiled, "Your Highness, don't be such a hurry with rewards. You still haven't dealt with Elder Wu's huge crime of accusing the prince."
After hearing what she said, the Emperor's smile sank. His eyes were glued to Helian Wei Wei but he did not say anything, it was obvious that he was disconsolate.
A person as smart as Helian Wei Wei would have known how offensive she was toward the Emperor on that day.
But it was her particular temper that shielded her shortcomings perfectly.
As a father, he had to frame his own son of treason so that he could protect his throne and reputation.
Such a father was not fit to be a human being!
As if the little face of hers was too misanthropic, Baili Jia Jue reached out and hugged her back, he whispered, "Wei Wei..."
Helian Wei Wei glanced over him and comforted him, "Don't worry, with me around, you shall take no grievance from anyone!"
He actually wanted to tell her to leave the rest up to him. If he was the one who would deal with the matters, the others around him would be tortured even more.
However, His Highness was shameless in this particular field.
He complied to Helian Wei Wei's suggestion and continued.
Although his tone was a little lighter, it sounded like he was sighing, "I guess that's what happens when one is not adored since he was young. I got used to the matters similar to today's, it's just that it's a little hard on the feelings. Can you accompany me tonight for a drink?"
"Of course!"
Helian Wei Wei would definitely agree!
She would even brew the liquor herself for His Highness, let alone have a drink.
"But don't feel too bad about it."
In terms of comforting people, our beloved queen Wei Wei had always been on the weaker side. She allowed His Highness to halt her movements as he exerted most of his strength on her, causing her shoulders to be a little shaky.
Helian Wei Wei thought that he was having a difficult time. She comforted him even more with an awkward posture but unknown to her, His Highness was actually smiling brightly with a sly expression.
Nangong Lie was the closest to the two of them. Of course, he saw everything that happened. His mouth had been twitching the whole time.
Even if he was His Highness' brother who grew up together, he had to criticize him!
Ah Jue is really, really, really shameless!
Elder Wu must have hit his head on something. Why would he frame Ah Jue and not someone else?
After his worry vanished, Nangong Lie reverted to his bewitching looks with the white feather fan in his hand. Then, he looked over to the direction of Elder Wu who was petrified ...
Baili Jia Jue also looked up at the moment. His eyes were as still as dead water but there was a bewitching delight. It made Elder Wu felt worse than death.
Doomed!
Not even the Emperor could protect him this time ...
Chapter 563: I Am Teaching Him How To Play Chess
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"How dare you! " The Emperor who was still maintaining his majesty started coughing violently after he said those words.
It was for no other reason, but only because the man who was standing in front of him was Baili Jia Jue.
His son who he feared all along.
He just looked at him and said nothing.
It reminded the Emperor about what happened seven years ago. When Baili Jia Jue was not a grown-up yet, he stood in the deep part of the palace eerily after the fire. He was staring at him with his left eye wrapped with gauze.
His gaze was condescending with an ominous sense.
The Emperor could not even imagine that it was a look from a child.
Therefore, he had never been close to this child.
No one knew better about the ruthlessness and cruelty of his third son than him and such a man would definitely seize his throne sooner or later!
The Emperor shut his eyes tightly but he had to suppress his anger because he knew better than anyone that his son was never a good target to provoke.
It was because he understood him that he wanted to get rid of him...
However, he could not get rid of him right now.
It was not a good time as there was a rebellion outside and the ministers were inside.
The Emperor sank his eyes and glanced over Elder Wu who was distracted. He then waved his long sleeve and said, "Old Wu, look out for yourself!" It seemed that he did not want to listen to Elder Wu's explanation again because no matter what he was going to say, he was only going to remind him that his image as the emperor was spoiled hard this time.
"What's next?" Eunuch Gao had been the Emperor's serf for many years so he could always guess the Emperor's thoughts correctly. He also knew that he had to give the Emperor a chance to extricate himself from the awkward position.
As the Emperor strode forward, he dropped a sentence, "Everything will be handled by the Third Prince." He then disappeared into the palace door, leaving only small flames of his anger.
However, his rage did not affect Baili Jia Jue at all.
He slowly twisted the silver ring in his hand and walked toward Elder Wu...
Thud!
Elder Wu could not stand the coldness coming from the bottom of his heart anymore. He fell on his knees with sweat on his forehead, his hands were shaking violently. He still could not understand why he lost!
As if he could see through his thinking, Baili Jia Jue extended his hand to grab his collar and pulled him up. He said with a low voice which could only be heard by the two of them, "Do you really think that the doors of the palace are so easy to open?" Please visit fr𝐞𝐞wn.𝒸o𝔪 website to read fastest update
"You... You!"
How did he know!
No!
If he knew that earlier, why did he overlook them deliberately and let them attack the palace?
"Why! Why on earth is this!" He could have just stopped them from the beginning!
Baili Jia Jue lifted his thin lips and smiled, "Why? You have involved so many eminent monks to take away my most beloved prey. Just to let you lose, would be too small a lesson and it would not be enough. Also, the Emperor..."
"The Emperor? What does this have to do with the Emperor?" Elder Wu was getting even more confused. He did not understand, what benefits would the person in front of him get if the matter became serious?
Baili Jia Jue raised his cool gaze. "Nothing much. I just wanted to teach this so-called Emperor a lesson. Do you really thought that you could attack the palace by your own ability?"
"You, the person that you're actually against is actually...actually...!" Elder Wu's eyes widened but he felt a tremor in his chest before he could finish his sentence. He coughed out blood from his extreme anger!
How could he accept that!
Everything carefully planned by him was just a chess piece played by the other party!
"I have to thank Elder Wu for that." His Highness had always been a malevolent man who could make others die of anger without any guilt. He lifted his thin lips. "If it's not for the trouble caused by Elder Wu, I will need to consider the rules and reputation in order to teach my father a lesson. Although I have never cared about how the world thinks of me, there is still someone who cares. I don't want to be a demon with blood-stained hands in her eyes. It's better this way. With the cooperation of Elder Wu, the people who should be taught will be taught, and the people who should be killed will be slaughtered into pieces. But Elder Wu, I have to tell you that I have never seen a person as st*pid as you for a long time."
"You! You! " Elder Wu pointed to Baili Jia Jue with trembling fingers, looking like he was about to die of a heart attack.
Baili Jia Jue straightened his posture, his voice was as noble and sharp as a blade, "Take him away."
The three simple words had a commanding momentum that could shake the world.
"Yes, Tour Highness," said the shadow guards.
Elder Zhan who had been watching for a long time shivered and finally regained his composure after witnessing his associate being dragged down with his bare eyes. He could not utter a word because of the strong fear in his heart.
Elder Zhan was thankful that he only agreed with Elder Wu's suggestion but he did not really participate in it.
Imagine the consequences if he got himself involved...
Elder Zhan did not dare to think about it anymore, hence he shut his eyes. He only wanted to hide in the crowd.
However, his fingers paused when Baili Jia Jue walked toward him and stopped before him. He was unsure whether it was an intentional move.
At that moment, Elder Zhan's scalp turned numb!
Baili Jia Jue made an evil smile and walked passed him.
Elder Zhan thought to himself. Is His Highness trying to scare him on purpose just now! Ah?! Please don't trick me like that!
Helian Wei Wei turned sideways, curiosity was seen on her pretty face. "What did you say to Elder Wu to make him so angry?"
"Nothing much." Baili Jia Jue took her and placed her beside him. "I was kind enough to give him some tips on he should play chess."
Helian Wei Wei raised a brow. "Is this the time to teach him how to play chess?"
"He asked me." Baili Jia Jue made an innocent expression.
Elder Wu had such a refined interest? Helian Wei Wei was very suspicious, but the matter was finally solved. She would not need to use the thing in her hand anymore. She gave the sniper gun to Little Seven who was munching on a bean bun.
The little one picked it up casually, turned around and aimed the sniper at Nangong Lie who took away his bean bun.
Nangong Lie's evil smile froze and he jumped up immediately. "Hey! Little Seven, what are you doing! You can't just aim at anyone with that thing! F*ck! Are you for real? Ah Jue, Ah Jue, stop him quickly! Stop this food maniac!"
No one was able to prevent the Little Seventh Prince's entertainment of chasing Nangong Lie with the long gun. The little one was especially cruel in starting fights, not even a group of eunuchs behind him would be able to stop him.
It was a fact that the Little Seventh Prince only listened to the Third Prince since ancient times...
Chapter 564: Wei Wei's Soul Was Taken Away?
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"Little Seven, watch out. Don't damage the palace." Baili Jia Jue's faint voice was heard.
Upon hearing that, Nangong Lie shouted, "Ah Jue, are you kidding right now? He's going to destroy me, not the palace! Your future children will definitely be wild kids if you educate them like that!"
Baili Jia Jue raised his eyes as he heard that. "Little Seven..."
"He took the bean bun that Third Aunt made for me." The little one stopped his action. He twisted his little body, curled his little mouth, and complained about it with his cheeks bulged.
Baili Jia Jue looked at Nangong Lie and said, "Take your time but don't beat him to death. Spare his life so that he can pay for your bean bun."
"Okay!" The little one nodded seriously before he turned and continued to fight!
It was a funny scene to watch. Helian Wei Wei spectated it with interest from the side.
Seeing that the crisis in the Chaoyang Palace was all over, Baili Jia Jue took several shadow guards with him to interrogate Elder Wu himself. He was curious to know who was behind the plot.
Right after he left, Elder Ming who was hidden in a dark corner extended his scarlet tongue and licked his thin lips...
Helian Wei Wei turned and looked behind her.
Whitey raised its brow. "Wei Wei, what's the matter?"
"Nothing." Although Helian Wei Wei said so, she was twice as alert as usual when she was walking back to her royal chamber.
As the chanting of the eminent monks stopped a long time ago, the whole palace was unusually quiet when Helian Wei Wei walked out of the Chaoyang Hall.
Helian Wei Wei's pace became slow. Although there were not many guards in the path that she was walking, there were usually many palace maids and eunuchs. Why are there so few people here today?
Is it because of the coup initiated by Elder Wu?
That can't be it!
Something feels off.
When Helian Wei Wei wanted to stop walking, a row of palace maids appeared in front of her all of a sudden. They walked in a strange way without showing their usual respect toward her. They seemed to be a little sluggish and they were walking very slowly. They looked like a row of puppets led by someone, giving out an eerie feeling.
Helian Wei Wei squinted her eyes and reached for the dagger on her waist with her fingers consciously.
The palace maids walked over slowly without even slanting their heads. All of them were dripping wet as if they were just picked out of the water.
They hung their heads one by one, with their hair scattered. They did not bow although they saw Helian Wei Wei, they were acting as if she was not in front of them.
Helian Wei Wei could not pretend like they did not exist because it was too creepy.
Clunk!
A noise came to her ear.
Helian Wei Wei looked toward the direction of the noise and saw that the palace maids' feet were bound with iron chains that were not visible from afar. The chains were black in color, making her uneasy when she saw them.
It turned out that the reason why they were lining up in a row was because of the iron chain between them.
When did the palace have such a punishment?
Also, why are there not any eunuchs around to lead them in getting their punishment?
The frown on Helian Wei Wei's face got tighter the more Helian Wei Wei thought about it. She wanted to move closer to have a clearer view but dizziness hit her all of a sudden, followed by vertigo...
A fair-skinned hand reached out and caught her limping body. The person's white sleeve smelled of medicine. He smiled gently and looked at Helian Wei Wei's face with tenderness, "You are indeed vigilant, I have to do it myself."
"Master, I..." Elder Ming lost his stance in front of others. He went down with both his hands on the ground and looked at the man in front of him with his scarlet eyes.
The man was wearing a white robe and his face looked porcelain white from sideways, he looked like an exotic species in the world. However, his voice had hints of coughing when he spoke as he had been afflicted with pain and sickness since he was a child, "I don't blame you. She has been quite capable all this time. If it is not for the coup, it would be difficult to approach her even for me. Now, we only need to wait until midnight."
"Yes, master." Elder Ming looked down with respect...
Deep asleep, Helian Wei Wei's consciousness was still staying in the previous scene. She took her steps in a trance...
"Stop moving forward!" Yuan Ming's voice which came from Fantasy Space was filled with panic.
Helian Wei Wei's sight shook as if she sobered up, "Yuan Xiaoming, why are you so agitated?"
"I'm agitated?" Yuan Ming's eyes were heavy, "Look at what's in front of you!"
Helian Wei Wei looked forward as she heard that. Even though she always maintained her cool, she was still shocked by the sight in front of her!
It was a dark river.
Beneath the river was not aquatic grass but corpses.
It was pitch black around her. She could not see anything except for a faint light.
Ahead of her was an endless jimsonweed field which was crimson and mesmerizing when it was swept by the breeze, whooshing noises could be faintly heard.
There was seductive beauty in it.
This red plant could not be seen everywhere.
The jimsonweed had spread to the whole riverside.
Helian Wei Wei raised her brow, turned around and saw a tombstone. There was one word engraved on it. The word was scrawly but vicious, 'Underworld'.
The Underworld?
"What's going on?" Even though she did not receive much education, she knew about the Underworld. Isn't this hell where ghosts gather like in the legends? Why am I here?
Yuan Ming's eyes sank. "Someone set up a barrier in the imperial palace and brought you here using resentments in the palace. The palace maids you saw just now are those who died in the imperial palace and they were used to guide you the way. It turns out that the other party wasn't planning to use the eminent monks to take your soul. They wanted to achieve the means of changing souls through the Underworld instead. The Soul Drawing Incantation is just the beginning. This is really a high-skilled trick. He took the advantage and acted when everyone was placing their attention on the coup..."
"Stop talking so much. How can we get out of here?" Helian Wei Wei pulled the iron chain beside her and regained her usual alertness. "You should be able to go out if you can enter here. With your abilities as a messenger of the demon, this shouldn't be a problem for you."
Yuan Ming's tone faded, "Indeed, it should not be a problem for me. But we should make sure that there is no other movement from that person. According to my guess, I think he used the Soul Attracting Seven Stars Formation. This would require him to wait until midnight to completely change your soul. We still have time. However, based on the current situation, the chances of success are still very slight."
"Why?" Helian Wei Wei was focused.
There was bloodthirst on Yuan Ming's face. "Not everyone knew how to use the Soul Attracting Seven Stars. According to what I know, this formation was lost a hundred years ago. Now that it reappears in this world, that person must be one of the best in exorcism. Such a person will not allow himself to be found out if he has set up the formation. If no one put out his Soul Changing Lamp, you will still not be able to return to your flesh body even if we are able to get out of here safely..."