The Anarchic Consort (282-990)

*Chapter 289: Sacrificing Helian Wei Wei

At night, the moon was bright and strong wind blew. Yet, it did not disturb the man in green and white robes who was leaning lazily against the soft couch.

Shadow stood in the corner, hesitating to approach.

Baili Jia Jue did not even bother to raise his head but continued to read the scroll in his hands. “Anything?”

Shadow lowered his gaze, killed his initial words and changed his sentence on the spot, “There’s nothing important. I only wonder if I should close the door as it’s getting dark outside.”

His Highness had never done this before, leaving the door open deliberately as if he was waiting for someone.

“There’s not necessary.”

Shadow lowered his head and replied, “Yes.”

Baili Jia Jue’s gaze landed nonchalantly on him, “What were you discussing with Hei Zhu just now?”

Shadow’s body stiffened and replied, “We were talking about the latest updates on the investigation.”

Baili Jia Jue laughed icily, devoid of any warmth. Carrying a domineering aura that was found only on a reigner, he said, “Who allowed you to retain Hei Zhu? Huh?”

A single “huh” sent a chill down Shadow’s spine. Unusually, he panicked and responded, “Your Highness, they are all your loyal followers. Only because of a sentence, you want to…”

“A sentence?” Baili Jia Jue stood up. He seemed relaxed yet extremely intimidating, “Have I been lenient for too long? To the extent that even you have forgotten the consequence one should bear for upsetting me?”

Shadow did not have the audacity to utter another word. A loud thud resonated as both his knees hit the ground. He knelt down with his entire forehead covered in cold sweat.

Baili Jia Jue’s eyes slowly swept past Shadow as he said, “Since you have been serving me for the past decade, I will let this slide. But if this happens again, I will handle it personally.”

“Yes!” Shadow stammered.

Baili Jia Jue toyed with the blade jade ring on his thumb, “There’s another thing. Helian Wei Wei might be a prey, but she is mine nonetheless. All the gossips are going on in the palace now, yet you are doing nothing about it. Are you trying to challenge my patience?”

“I’m sorry! This humble servant failed to carry out his duty!” Shadow’s face turned pale, “I’ll promptly handle the issue!”

Baili Jia Jue said in an unvarying tone, “Avoid excessive violence. Regardless of what they have said, you only have to cut off their tongues.”

Cut off their tongues…

As Bai Mei was eavesdropping, her fingers trembled. She was frightened like never before. For all these years, His Highness had always granted them sufficient freedom to do according to their own wishes. His Highness had never once acted like today.

Never had she expected that His Highness would stand up for Helian Wei Wei.

Is this certainly because of the Retired Emperor?

But, who else in this world can force His Highness to do something out of his own will?

For many years, she had not seen His Highness in rage. He resembled a God who was overlooking the earth above the clouds. He carried little emotions and was always composed.

Is he ready to paint the palace with blood today?

Perturbed, Bai Mei raised her head and inadvertently locked eyes with Shadow. There was a message in his gaze.