Chapter 423 (1/2)

Translator: Larbre Studio Editor: Larbre Studio

The pure black chain he gifted her was still wrapped around her neck, and her maroon hair was spread all over the bed. Her face was so unblemished that one could easily distinguish the fine hairs on it.

Baili Jia Jue could not help himself from bending over to kiss her lips when he saw her sleeping with a peaceful expression.

Eunuch Sun had been in the palace for countless years, thus he was shrewd enough to understand that the sight behind the screen was not for the eyes of the servants. He merely walked over and waited patiently at the side.

Under normal circ.u.mstances, Baili Jia Jue would usually recognize that Eunuch Sun wanted to report to him.

“Enter.”

An indifferent voice echoed from behind the screen.

Baili Jia Jue was still sitting on the bed when Eunuch Sun entered. He did not rise when he saw the eunuch entering but merely reached out to tidy up the hair which was covering Helian Wei Wei’s forehead. Then, he uttered in a quiet voice, “What is it?”

Eunuch Sun looked down when he saw Baili Jia Jue’s gesture, understanding that His Highness did not wish to wake the princess consort up. He lowered his voice as much as possible into a quiet whisper, “These are the accounting records sent by the ministers for the past two days. The Emperor is very pale and unwell recently, thus it seems that he will not be able to go through these. Therefore, the Retired Emperor has ordered me to bring the books here for Your Highness to check.”

Baili Jia Jue merely agreed nonchalantly and said, “Put them down. You may leave now.”

Eunuch Sun obeyed and respectfully took the accounting records from another eunuch. Then, he placed them on the ornately-carved wooden table on the side. After pausing for a moment, he spoke again, “Your Highness, the Retired Emperor wishes to have the princess consort over for dinner. Should I prepare for it now, or should I wait for the princess consort to wake up first?”

“She is not a picky eater. Just prepare the usual dishes and make sure to boil the soup well.” Baili Jia Jue slightly pinched Helian Wei Wei’s fingers, his facial expression seemed to be very pleased.

Eunuch Sun ordered the servants as commanded to begin the preparation. When he left the royal chamber, he could not help but turn his head back to catch a glimpse. The silhouettes behind the screen were so affectionate with one another, causing the surrounding onlookers to be green with envy. Baili Jia Jue embraced Helian Wei Wei in his arms exceptionally in a tender manner, without rousing an inch of her muscles awake, and tucked her head in the crook of his neck. Her indolence mirrored the image of a dozy feline, n.o.ble and slumberous.

Eunuch Sun was absolutely dumbfounded. Then, he scrunched his brows.

His Highness has never treated anyone so well before.

He seemed upset all the time, and would only stay at his palace.

His Highness had endlessly refused the idea of selecting a secondary consort. Thus, although the ministers were terrified of angering him outwardly, an increasing amount of whispering voices were exchanged behind his back.

As much as the Retired Emperor hated to create discord between the royal couple, he still had to discuss the secondary consort selection with the princess consort and talked about what His Highness would do then.

Eunuch Sun simply nodded his head at that thought. Then, he looked up again, peering at the screen.

Helian Wei Wei woke up in a daze, discovering that her head was snugged on his shoulder. She moved back and forth a little, seemingly wanting to wake up, and incessantly blinked her gradually opening eyes. Then, she inquired, “Hmm, what time is it?”

“It’s still early, sleep a while longer…”

Baili Jia Jue gently placed his hands on her forehead as he said it.

Helian Wei Wei felt extremely cozy and then closed her eyes again. In no time at all, she was sleeping soundly like a baby.

Baili Jia Jue hugged her with one hand, his fingers patting her back like clockwork, and reached for the doc.u.ments presented earlier with the other. The ice-cold apathetic expression that he usually donned seemed to ignite an ember of warmth now.

Eunuch Sun said no more as he witnessed the scene that unfolded in front of his eyes. He hastily brought the two eunuchs who tagged along and exited the royal chamber.

The Prince he knew was merciless, cunning, and steadfast in mind. He particularly reveled in underhanded schemes and relished murdering people.

Yet, a person like this seemed to have poured every drop of patience in his lifetime just now.

Eunuch Sun undoubtedly felt elated.