The Anarchic Consort

Translator: Larbre Studio Editor: Larbre Studio

Helian Wei Wei’s fingers froze.

“What is it?” When Baili Jia Jue followed her gaze and looked over, there was already no one outside.

Helian Wei Wei did not think it was important, and merely yawned lazily, “Nothing.” She wanted to take off the collar on her neck.

However, Baili Jia Jue stopped her hand and grinned uncontrollably. He laughed quietly as he scanned her neck in admiration. “Stuff like this really does suit you.”

Helian Wei Wei was speechless at his remark… Should she thank him then?

Anyway, she had better take it off first.

Baili Jia Jue’s vague smile became cold when he saw her reaching for it. “You’d better think twice before taking it off. Otherwise, I might take Qing Zhan away from you if I’m displeased.”

Helian Wei Wei stared at him, feeling ridiculous. “Qing Zhan works for you.”

“You care for her.” Baili Jia Jue grabbed her hand and toyed with it in his palm. His voice was indifferent but penetrating.

Helian Wei Wei’s fingers fiddled with the collar again as she asked, “But won’t it be strange when you look at me? Wearing this thing?”

“No.” Baili Jia Jue frowned his long eyebrows. The way he looked at Helian Wei Wei was as though she was a disobedient pet which was unsatisfied and displeased. “Initially, I wanted to get you a chain. It would be best to lock you up, but you do not seem to like it.”

Helian Wei Wei was again rendered speechless. There won’t be anyone who likes it! I feel like overturning the table! Why can’t there be normal presents?

“This collar is not bad.” Baili Jia Jue eyed Helian Wei Wei indifferently. “You like it a lot.”

The corners of Helian Wei Wei’s mouth slightly twitched, “When did I say I like it?”

“Didn’t you looked at yourself in the bronze mirror for some time just now,” Baili Jia Jue replied in a matter-of-fact tone, making Helian Wei Wei want to vomit blood. His Highness had an exceptional talent for misunderstanding others, there was simply no way to communicate with him.

Helian Wei Wei felt defeated.

Baili Jia Jue patted her head. “There’s no need to be shy.”

Helian Wei Wei only felt like mocking him.

Then, an exquisite and magnificent ray of light glowed in front of her eyes. When she looked again, a black ring appeared in his palm. It was shaped like a key. It seemed that the ring and the collar on her neck came in a set.

He placidly took the ring and wore it on his little finger. The meaning was very obvious, only he could unlock the collar on her neck.

Yet again, Helian Wei Wei was dumbfounded.

What kind of stupid territorial awareness is this?

Wet Nurse Xu, who was standing beside them, could no longer contain herself, hence she smiled at Helian Wei Wei. “His Highness really treats the princess consort well. I don’t think this set can be duplicated again in the entire world.”

Helian Wei Wei believed her words. Mysterious Ice Tungsten Iron was extremely rare and it would cost an exorbitant amount of money to craft it with such finesse.

However rare it was, a collar was still a collar.

Yes, the world’s finest collar.

Helian Wei Wei pondered for a while as she glanced at Baili Jia Jue. He was squinting his starry eyes under the glow, a ray flashing by in his eyes as he stared at her neck. His light-colored lips arched slightly with an elegant demeanor, exquisite like a jade.

Fine. It’s rather pretty anyway. I’ll just wear it.

Helian Wei Wei had always been quite open-minded about these matters. She wore a smile on her face as she chattered with Wet Nurse Xu.

The collar was decent, at least it could hide the marks on her neck.

Baili Jia Jue was sitting on the wooden chair as he listened. He supported his chin with his left hand while holding an ancient book in his right hand, returning to his usual noble self. Clad casually in a white shirt and a green robe, his pose was straight while his handsome face was regal and elegant. He had a profound, down-to-earth temperament but his expression was placid and tranquil as usual.

As she held the robe in her hand, Wet Nurse Xu deliberately lowered her voice and stopped talking about her work. She seemed relieved as she looked at Helian Wei Wei, and uttered, “There are some things that I’m not sure if an old lady like me should say. If I have made any mistakes, I hope the princess consort can forgive me.”

Helian Wei Wei put the clothing aside, “Is Mistress Xu referring to Yun Biluo?”

Wet Nurse Xu’s fingers froze. Then, she smiled, “There is nothing I can hide from the princess consort’s eyes.” Others claimed that the Helian family’s first young lady was a truly unsightly lady, without beauty or a brain. However, Wet Nurse Xu could see that she was a bright and sharp individual.

Helian Wei Wei grinned, “Mistress Xu, I’m not interested in her. You can tell Baili Jia Jue whatever you want directly.”

Wet Nurse Xu was stunned. She did not expect such an answer.

She thought that she was a selfish lady and would be enraged.

She also thought that the princess consort was aware of everything, and wanted to find someone to discuss how to help Young Lady Yun settle down.

However, it seemed that Helian Wei Wei’s reaction did not fall within these two possibilities.

“Has the princess consort not thought about letting Young Lady Yun settle down?” Wet Nurse Xu had been in the palace for a long time, witnessing the Third Prince and Yun Biluo growing up.

Helian Wei Wei simply laughed, “Settle down?”

Wet Nurse Xu explained hurriedly, “Princess consort, this old servant has no other intentions. His Highness has a solitary character since young and rarely asks for something that he wants. Previously, I thought His Highness only married you because of the Retired Emperor’s wish. However, it seems that His Highness really treasures the princess consort now. I simply hope that the princess consort can give Young Lady Yun a chance when it is time for His Highness to wed a secondary consort.”

Helian Wei Wei stared at Wet Nurse Xu, partially smiling. “It seems that Granny Xu really takes care of Miss Yun like your own child.”

Wet Nurse Xu knew that her request was too much, “Please do not be angry, princess consort.”

“I’m not angry,” Helian Wei Wei smiled indifferently. “Every mother will do things they usually won’t for her child. However, I also have the right to refuse such matters. If Baili Jia Jue really wanted to marry a secondary consort, I would not interfere. I would neither help nor disapprove anyone, so Granny Xu does not need to worry about this.” She would have left instantly at that point in time. She had no care about such matters.

Wet Nurse Xu’s limbs froze unnaturally. “It was very out of bounds for me to make such a ridiculous request from the princess consort.”

Helian Wei Wei did not refute this but merely glanced at her, “Since you know you are asking for too much, do not mention this again. I do not know if Baili Jia Jue would wed a secondary consort, but do you think he would do this, Granny Xu?”

“The princess consort knows His Highness the best after all,” Wet Nurse Xu lowered her gaze. The smile on her face looked consoled but also sad, “Young Lady Yun is too infatuated that she overthinks it. I have never seen His Highness smile as he did just now, even after taking care of him for so many years. He would only sneer at best. It was unbelievable for His Highness to bring the princess consort to the Royal Wardrobe personally like this. Even after serving him for so long, we, the servants, still feel intimidated by him. He was as scary as a tiger. His Highness must have also realized that, so no one could become close to His Highness. From the very beginning to the end, His Highness has been alone…”