Early morning. Capital city. The peddlers always would come out earlier than the pedestrians.
The grannies with bent lower backs carried hot and steaming soft bean curd. One bowl sold for a twentieth of a tael, cheap and delicious, making a person click their tongue.
Each day, quite a few people wanted to leave the city, that’s why a position close to the city gates was always much more lively than other areas.
Wei Wei didn’t dress conspicuously at all. Standing among the line of people, maybe no one would be able to recognize her.
If she didn’t lift up her head, no one would take a second look at her.
She was just like people who normally wanted to leave the city. First, she sat by granny’s and asked for a bowl of soft bean curd, while listening to the news all around her.
“Did you guys know, Third Prince seems to be catching a person.”
“Catching a person? Who?”
“I heard that it’s that Helian family’s miss who lost her qi.”
“What’s Third Prince catching her for? Should be unlikely that she’s done something wrong, and offended His Highness.”
“Who knows. However, afterwards, Third Prince again had his people withdraw, saying he’s not looking for her anymore. He probably thinks it’s a waste of time. It’s beneath him to be serious about this kind of girl.”
Not catching her?
Wei Wei’s hand that was used to eat bean curd paused, the light in her eyes shined, carefully recollecting. Third Prince indeed should pull back. Such a huge ruckus, ordering a search through each and every one of White Academy’s courtyards. He didn’t even let the Superior Compound off. Forcibly having all of those aristocratic young masters and young ladies drenched in rain for an entire night.
The four great clans would certainly complain against him. After all, those were all children they loved dearly. Even if it could be said that nobody asked those young ladies to come out to stand in a circle and watch, however, if it weren’t for Third Prince, they also wouldn’t have encountered the beast tide.
Even if Retired Emperor doted upon Third Prince in that way, he still wouldn’t allow that guy to continue recklessly.
Maybe it’s as everyone said and Third Prince suddenly woke up to the reality that putting so much effort into a good-for-nothing girl like her, really was not worth it?
Wei Wei smiled mockingly, yet didn’t make any changes to her plan whatsoever.
Even if Third Prince really didn’t plan to catch her anymore, she still could not lessen her own vigilance.
Just in case right now, that guy could even be purposefully manufacturing this false facade precisely in order to have her lose her guard.
Then wouldn’t it be disastrous?
An astute light quickly streaked within the depths of Wei Wei’s eyes as she finished eating the last spoonful of soft bean curd, seemingly as if she simply didn’t hear those people’s words just now.
It’s just that, as she was passing through, everyone couldn’t help but hold their breaths. Within their eyes, besides a beautiful girl, there wasn’t a trace of anything else remaining. None of them sensed anything even when the soft bean curd in their hands spilled into the ground.
“A goddess……I saw a goddess……”
Consequently, on this day, the capital exploded. Many people said that they finally saw a goddess who was more beautiful than the capital’s most beautiful young lady, Helian Jiao Er.
That temperament. That appearance. That figure. Even if the clothes on her body were of crude fabric, it was still difficult to cover up that refined elegance.
How would the shadows lying in wait within the city have the leisure to care about some goddess coming out into the city. The one they most wanted to look for was an ugly girl! Especially an ugly girl with dark skin!
As a result, no one reported this matter to Baili Jia Jue, who knew nothing of it.
On the contrary, Helian Jiao Er, who left on a matter, heard this news upon reaching the capital. The servant girl at her side very disdainfully curled her thin lips. “A village girl also dares to compare with My Lady, truly is ridiculous.”
Helian Jiao Er smiled. That kind of very subtle feeling. “Don’t need to pay attention to it. Just let them say whatever.”
“Jiao Er is right. Paying attention to these things only reduces your own worth!” Helian Guang Yao laughed in a gratified manner as he walked out from within the inn behind the girls.
Helian Jiao Er turned her head around and called out. “Father.”
Helian Guang Yao nodded his head. “This time, Father called you out here, because I’ve obtained a piece of news. This news will of be great assistance to you at the grand martial qi competition.”
“What news?” Helian Jiao Er’s eyes shined.
Helian Guang Yao mysteriously curved his lips. “The armament convention will be starting soon. There is an armament there that is personally made by Young Master Wu Shuang. It’s extremely suitable for you to use. If you could obtain that armament to pair with the martial qi in your body, you could definitely win first place at the martial qi competition!”
“Armament……” The more Helian Jiao Er heard, the more that pair of eyes shined. As far as every martial artist is concerned, being able to obtain an armament that matches them was simply more important than any other matter. Currently, she’d already advanced. If she now possessed an amazing armament, Retired Emperor would definitely sit up and take notice. Even that aloof and remote person who’d always liked outstanding women……
Helian Guang Yao looked at the expression on his dearly loved daughter, and knew that she already had an opinion in her mind, yet she just wasn’t talkative. He directly said. “In regards to the academy, Father already helped you ask for leave. After you go back later, pack well and go on the journey with Lord Murong. He has an invitation card from Master Tu Tian and can bring you into the armament convention. Father also already greeted the person in charge over there. It’ll be more convenient when you go.”
Helian Jiao Er also wasn’t slow-witted. After she finished listening, she asked a question. “Father, rather than wasting so much effort to plan these things, why not speak directly with Young Master Wu Shuang. Does it have something to do with me?”
“Did you think that Father haven’t tried?” Helian Guang Yao let out a long sigh. “Young Master Wu Shuang was born in an influential armament family. You also know that all of the armament masters in this world, no matter how skilled they were, they still have no choice but to concede that they could not duplicate the armaments Young Master Wu Shuang made. In addition, his father is the head of the Armament Assembly. This kind of person never appeared in public easily, even though they also wouldn’t reject anyone. Young Master Wu Shuang actually received my invitation, and also wrote me a reply letter. However, the letter only contained some polite greetings. The general idea was to let the armament choose its own master. Sigh, he indeed really won’t bite on any bait, whether it be soft or firm.”
Helian Jiao Er laughed lightheartedly, the corners of her mouth reflected her complacency. “Father, you don’t need to worry, when the moment comes, Jiao Er will naturally be able to make Young Master Wu Shuang treat me favorably.”
“Since you have this much resolve, Father is also relieved!” Helian Guang Yao happily patted her shoulders as he turned to the servants at his side and ordered. “Take good care of the young miss, not even the smallest mistake is allowed!”
“Yes!” The servants dropped their eyes with a reverent and respectful appearance.
Helian Jiao Er’s personal maid lent an arm to help Helian Jiao Er turn as she said. “This servant heard that that Young Master Wu Shuang is actually quite handsome. Reportedly in this capital, besides Third Prince, no one else can compare with his good looks. It’s a pity that his health is not good. Since young, he was raised inside the official residence. Ordinarily, he only comes out when there’s an armament auction, from head to toe covered with a luxurious and noble air.”
“Really, you, only knowing how to inquire about these meaningless things everyday.” Helian Jiao Er’s head didn’t even tilt at all as she walked in an indescribably arrogant manner.
That personal maid knew that her master’s mood hadn’t been too good recently and was afraid if she said something wrong she’d get pinched at the arm again. She cleverly changed the direction of her words as she said, “This servant is able to listen to these things, because the contents has something to do with My Lady.”