The Anarchic Consort (Book 1)

381-385

"Will the Third Prince still have a secondary consort?" Helian Jiao Er was crying her eyes out. " Even if he does pick one, will I still have any part in it?"

Su Yan Mo had finally calmed her emotions after taking in a deep breath. "Of course, of course, have you forgotten, our War Dragon Empire dictates that the chosen crown prince would have to pick a well-rounded lady with good qualifications to assist him as a future ruler before the age of 20. Helian Wei Wei that scourge may not be as incompetent as before, having recovered her martial Qi, but that face of hers would never meet exceptional standards. Moreover, the Third Prince was chosen as crown prince by the Retired Emperor. If he doesn't select a perfect lady as his consort, he would have to give up the throne! He's not that st*pid!"

As Helian Jiao Er listened, her eyes began to shine with hope. "But my current reputation..."

"Jiao Er, remember that you are the Phoenix girl that was identified by the four influential families, a bad reputation would only last long. When it is time for the Selection Ceremony, we will repay that scourge for all the humiliation we had to endure." Madam Su's face was turning darker with every word she spoke, her fingers were clenched into a tight fist as her nails dug into the centers of her palm.

Helian Jiao Er was still sobbing. "How about for the time being? Others would slander about me whenever I step outside."

"Those blabbermouths!" Madam Su scolded, although it was bothering her as much as it did to Helian Jiao Er, after some thoughts, she lowered her eyes and added, "We will go and stay in Chengde for a couple of days, your grandfather has another house there. The Third Prince is about to reach the age of 20, it's just a few more days. We will return when the folks in the Capital have calmed down."

Helian Jiao Er thought that it was a great idea as she nodded her head a little.

While Madam Su stroke her beloved daughter's long hair, the hatred in her eyes had never once dissipated.

After she appeased Helian Jiao Er, she decided to try and bribe others from the Palace with some silver coins, hoping that someone would help to plead mercy for Prime Minister Su.

However, no one was willing to meet her, let alone accept her request.

Su Yan Mo was starting to feel anxious, hence summoning her butler to find Helian Guang Yao.

At the moment, Helian Guang Yao had his arm around Lan Lian while having a drink in a small loft with some officers which he had good relations with. Just then, someone entered the room.

Seeing how Helian Guang Yao was living lavishly, the butler who detested him began to speak in a surprised manner, "It couldn't be that Brother Guang Yao has not heard about it."

Helian Guang Yao laughed coldly, "What is it that I should have heard about?" He questioned in a proud manner.

"Your legitimate wife, Su Yan Mo has just finished parading through the streets." As he spoke, he began laughing, "There were so many bystanders watching your wife reciting the words of self-criticism..."

Upon hearing the words 'parading through the streets', the officers who were present immediately perked up their ears and listened intently to the man who was relaying about the entire incident. Afterward, they turned toward Helian Guang Yao, their stares were inflicting hints of discomfort in him.

Helian Guang Yao's mind went blank momentarily. Following immediately, his hand that was resting on his lap slowly clenched into a tight fist.

He finally understood what happened.

That woman was asserting her opinions again!

Even though he had repeatedly reminded her to get a hold of herself!