Chapter 658 - Helian Wei Weis Counterattack (Part 2) (1/2)
Translator: Larbre Studio Editor: Larbre Studio
Zongzheng Yu Er was not the least bit intimidated by her words, for she had come prepared! With tears tumbling in her eyes, she stood upright, unwilling to back down. “I like him, and I can accept the fact that he already has you. For him, I am willing to do anything and everything!”
Upon hearing this, out of everyone who was present, many were deeply moved by the depth of the love and affection of this pa.s.sionate young maiden.
It was indeed a considerable sacrifice for a princess to lower herself to such a level.
On top of that, the tears in Zongzheng Yu Er’s eyes were, at this time, threatening to fall, and this made many hearts soften, especially the males.
Helian Wei Wei briefly scanned the audience, and swiftly caught on to their thoughts. The corner of her lips hooked up into a cold scoff. “Are you trying to talk to me about love? Of all forms of love in the world, some people would sacrifice themselves willingly for love, some fall in love for eternity after one glance, and there are even some who try to protect the other regardless of what others may say. But these forms of love do not talk about destruction of an existing relations.h.i.+p, nor intervention in the happiness of others.”
“Zongzheng Yu Er, let me enlighten you on behalf of your brother, who seems to have neglected your education. What you call love is, in fact, not love, but rather a false sense of self-righteousness while trying to interfere in another’s relations.h.i.+p. Haha, you said that you can accept the fact that he already has me? I really do admire your courage in announcing your shamelessness, as a person who saw no wrong in being a homewrecker!”
Helian Wei Wei’s last statement hit Zongzheng Yu Er spot on, and embarra.s.sment gradually spread across her face. Her body began to tremble from the anger brewing in her, and it felt as if her lungs were about to explode, like she had just been bullied.
The exorcists of the Xuanyuan Kingdom instantly dropped their polite act. They all shuffled to their feet and hissed, “Third Princess Consort, please watch what you say!”
Helian Wei Wei smiled lightly. “What? You’re shameless enough to do it, but not shameless enough to have it discussed?”
“Princess Consort…” Lord Chen was standing the nearest to Helian Wei Wei. In a pleading tone, he reminded, “His Highness still hasn’t spoken yet, let’s see what he thinks.”
Helian Wei Wei raised a well-defined brow. It seemed that she had made up her mind about something. She turned to him with a wide smile, “What Lord Chen is saying is that His Highness should bring this matter into his own hands?”
Lord Chen had been an imperial officer for many years, and understood the concubine mentality very well. They simply wanted to hog all the affection for themselves by persuading their husbands against bringing another consort into the palace.
But she had not thought about the fact that His Highness also had to consider the bigger picture – Zongzheng Yu Er was the princess of the Xuanyuan Kingdom. Even if it was not taken into account, she was a rare beauty who possessed true feelings for His Highness. What man alive could resist that?
As his thoughts trailed off, he adjusted his posture. “It is only reasonable that the Third Prince takes charge of such an important matter.”
At this moment, Zongzheng Wen Ren glanced at Helian Wei Wei, and directed his gaze at Elder Xu Wu.
Having received the signal, Elder Xu Wu immediately put on a big grin. Taking a step forward, he raised his voice in the direction of the upper seats, where Baili Jia Jue sat. “Your Highness, if you agree to commit to this marriage, then please indicate your approval. I’ve heard that there has been no news about the princess consort bearing an heir, though it has been so long since Your Highness’ marriage. If you fancy this kind of woman, then by all means you can let her remain by your side. However, you see, Princess Yu Er was born with a silver spoon in her mouth, so she had never been one to serve people. How could a dignified princess be a mere concubine? It is only sensible that the position of a concubine be left for someone else.”
From above, the little one’s brows gradually knitted together as he listened on. What this old man is saying is that Third Aunt should be the concubine? What a joke!
“Of course, once we have the Third Prince’s approval, these exorcists would be completely under the command of Your Highness.” Elder Xu Wu smiled brightly, his eyes crinkling. He believed that Baili Jia Jue would not object after he phrased it in such a way. After all, the War Dragon Dynasty could not possibly survive without the help of the Xuanyuan Kingdom.
Hearing these words, Helian Wei Wei tilted her head and smirked, her finger wrapped in a lock of her long hair. She appeared utterly unconcerned.
Zongzheng Yu Er was originally delighted, but seeing her smirk, she felt extremely dissatisfied. Along with dissatisfaction, anger began brewing within her heart.
Her irises dimmed as she glared at Helian Wei Wei, the coldness from within penetrating the crisp air. So what if she was the officially wedded wife?
She was the princess of the Xuanyuan Kingdom. Naturally, she was of higher status than Helian Wei Wei.