The Anarchic Consort

Chapter 704: The Cunning Hostile Ghost

Chapter 704: The Cunning Hostile Ghost

Thud!

Wang Ling kneeled down to the ground and stammered nervously, "C⁠—Commoner pays respect to the Third Prince!"

Old Lady Wang and Yan Liu’er gasped in disbelief upon hearing Wang Ling’s words.

T⁠—this person is the current Third Prince?

Old Lady Wang did not kneel down immediately, however, one could see that she was shocked.

Yan Liu’er, on the other hand, kowtowed after Wang Ling kneeled down. Her hands had even started trembling.

Baili Jia Jue’s expression did not change much, his elegant side face was perfect like an ice sculpture, cold and pale.

Helian Wei Wei spoke calmly while her eyes swept over the trembling Wang Ling, "Is there anyone who still doubts our identity?"

Wang Ling shook his head vigorously, keeping his mouth shut as if he were immersed in shock, unable to make a sound.

"Since nobody has any doubts, then take off your clothes," Helian Wei Wei stared at both Wang Ling and Yan Liu’er.

The two of them were stunned for a while. Wang Ling was the first to move, followed by Yan Liu’er. They did not seem reluctant, on the contrary, they cooperated well as they removed their clothes.

Although Helian Wei Wei said nothing, her eyes darkened as she held up the oil lamp from the wooden table. After having a look at it, she swiftly threw the lamp right onto the wedding outfits, not allowing anyone to salvage them.

Wang Ling and Yan Liu’er were still kneeling on the ground. From afar, they did not even dare to look up.

Upon hearing the sudden noise of crackling fire at an arm’s length away, they shuddered.

Helian Wei Wei looked at them condescendingly with a faint smile, "Now that the wedding outfits are gone, you won’t be able to go back even if you wished to. I will give you two options, one, you come out from there by yourself, I will release your souls from suffering; two, I will grab you out now and annihilate you!"

Both of them were unresponsive.

Whereas the hostile ghost in hiding snickered. Annihilate? Such high-sounding sentiments! Does she think that I am of the same level as an ordinary hostile ghost?

Just now it had gotten a taste of that man’s power, and it was indeed impressive.

Up till now, it was unable to grasp that man’s identity.

However, to it, no matter how powerful one could be, as long as its source was not completely destroyed, it could still regenerate itself even from just a miniscule amount of resentful aura!

That woman was clever as well, knowing to burn the wedding outfits.

Then again, did she assume it would not see through her? She had no idea who was it hiding in, that was why she simply gave some harsh warnings.

Humans.

So full of themselves!

There was less than an hour left, which meant that it would be over soon as long as it could hide itself well.

In an hour, all the spirits would have gathered by then.

By that time, the aura of resentment from it would spread to the rest.

Not only could they possess the human body, but also spread the aura of resentment to the underworld.

Since today was All Souls Day, the newly

These dead souls could get in to the underworld much easier than the previous dead souls.

It was because they were on the Book of Life and Death, hence the reaper would be summoning for them.

There was no need to barge in, the reaper would take them to the underworld.

As long as one could get in, one would spread to ten, and ten would spread to hundreds, infecting all the spirits living in the underworld.

There comes a time when they would be reborn as babies into the world. By then, newborns of the expecting mothers in the Capital would turn into evil spirits.

When the time comes, the seal would be broken. Those evil monsters and spirits locked away in the underworld would resurface on earth.

As for humans, they would become their food.

The hostile ghost laughed quietly. Its eyes peeked at Old Lady Wang from the shadows. There’s no use for this old woman anymore.

It had initially thought that she was different from the others, at least she was ruthless. What it did not expect was that she was persuaded.

Humans, as expected, were still weak even when had become dead corpses.

It was not worth working with them.

Although it was personally created by her, a lowly dead corpse like her was not fit to be its master!

Kill her!

Aura of resentment seeped out from the bottom of its heart.

The face of the hostile ghost switched around rapidly, one moment it was Zhang Ling’er, next it was Wang Wanxi. They were the people who were killed by Old Lady Wang. Right now, all their faces showed unprecedented hatred.

If it were not for the Wang mother and son, they would not have died.

Therefore, they absolutely would not let both of them get away!

"Why bother talking so much with it?" Baili Jia Jue stepped forward. His shiny black boots gave a loud thump as it was brought down against the floor. He walked gracefully as he wore a vague smile on his face, his entire demeanor was wickedly charming. His eyes, however, were as cold as ice. "Kill them both, one of them must be it."

Old Lady Wang’s face turned pale when she heard his words. She rushed in front of her son and kneeled down before Baili Jia Jue, kowtowing several times until blood was all over her forehead. "Your Highness, I beg you, please don’t kill my son. Didn’t you all promised not to touch my son?"

Baili Jia Jue looked at her distastefully, "It was not I who promise you."

Old Lady Wang did not expect to get such a reply. She fell to the ground meekly, "Wang Ling had not done any wrong, he…"

"He may be possessed by the hostile ghost. If he does not die, more people would die." Baili Jia Jue interrupted her calmly without any expressions on his face, "You made that wedding outfit for your son to get married. Now that your son had donned the outfit, he should be responsible for it, isn’t that only fair?"

Old Lady Wang covered her face and began to cry. She was truly remorseful now. Not once did she imagine that a wedding outfit would harm his son!

Was this retribution sent from above?

Old Lady Wang shook her head and turned toward Helian Wei Wei with her tears rolling down, "Please, I beg you, please spare my son’s life! I would do anything for it! I beg you!"

Helian Wei Wei stayed silent.

Yan Liu’er was frightened, quickly moving further away from Wang Ling.

Wang Ling clenched both of his hands before he spoke with a hoarse voice, "Mother, don’t be like this…"

"Ah Ling, my poor Ah Ling…"

Following Old Lady Wang’s wailing, dark clouds were getting thicker in the sky. Without warning, the sky thundered as lightning struck down.

The guards on the outside were startled. While fidgeting about, they looked at each other and felt rain drops on their face. An unknown fear crawled into their vision.

Not only the guards, but the residents on the streets, be it young ones or elderlies, were all shocked. Their doors and windows were shut tightly as they held their grandchildren in their arms. With their hands, they covered the children’s eyes, afraid that they might witness an unholy sight.

After all, the elderlies had lived longer than the younger ones. They knew more than the younger ones as well.

Everyone said that the rainy season was the most troublesome season. This was not without any reasons.

Moreover, it was winter season. It should not be raining in the first place…



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Chapter 714: The Silly Officials</h3><p><strong>Translator: </strong>Larbre Studio <strong>Editor: </strong>Larbre Studio</p><p>"Wait a minute." Baili Jia Jue’s voice was unrushed as he commanded Shadow behind him, "Go and get a hand warmer."</p><p>Shadow nodded respectfully, returning almost instantly after he left to acquire one.</p><p>Helian Wei Wei felt very warm, as a warm object was tucked into her left hand while her right hand was held by Baili Jia Jue.</p><p>However, the stares from the surrounding onlookers were too glaring. It seemed that everyone was staring at them.</p><p>Baili Jia Jue’s seemed expressionless, but the covert smile on his face made him look even more handsome than before.</p><p>Eunuch Sun beside them let out a sigh of relief. The others might not understand, but he knew it very clearly.</p><p>Even though His Highness was indifferent throughout the journey…</p><p>Due to recent events, both the Retired Emperor and him were worried that His Highness would deviate into the demonic path. However, it seemed that the Third Prince was still the same. Other than his indifferent temperament and his unwillingness to speak, he was still quite gentle with the Third Princess Consort.</p><p>The Retired Emperor understood his grandson’s meaning as well. He cursed secretly in his heart. Brat! Then, he beckoned Little Seven over and they sat on the upper seat together.</p><p>In front of every minister, there would be a small wooden table that had been set up early in the morning, while the palace maids and eunuchs were standing ready at the side to pour the wine and served the food. The entire vicinity was bustling with noise and excitement.</p><p>However, the more lively it was, some people’s minds would become busier.</p><p>After Baili Jia Jue sat down with Helian Wei Wei in his embrace, he used his long, fair fingers to peel a fried chestnut and placed it in her bowl. As he was using a white handkerchief to wipe his hands, two ministers in the front row of the Great Hall stood up.</p><p>They were the patriarchs of their families, who went to pray together with the Retired Emperor. Everyone was absolutely brimming with joy.</p><p>"Although I’m not in the Capital, I highly revere Your Highness’ valiant for seizing control of the Xuanyuan Kingdom capital effortlessly. Within a day, their King sent his appeal letter to the Retired Emperor and gave up the southern area of the Xuanyuan Kingdom in front of the messenger. This has never happened before! Your Highness’ brilliant astuteness was simply unparalleled."</p><p>"Yes, Old Li and I were stunned when we heard it. As the saying goes, most of the heroes are the youths. Just look at the Third Prince, our War Dragon Dynasty’s status in the Divine Mainland won’t be the same anymore!"</p><p>"An old saying goes, a nation could not be governed by nobody. The late Emperor is dead now. Since Old Wu and I are ministers to three generations of emperors, we want to recommend the Third Prince as the Emperor in front of the ministers! I think no one would oppose if we hand the War Dragon Dynasty to a prince with great mind and ability. "</p><p>Of course, nobody would oppose after experiencing such a series of incidents.</p><p>Even the Fifth Prince’s people had sworn loyalty to Baili Jia Jue, let alone the ministers who were on Baili Jia Jue’s side since the beginning.</p><p>Furthermore, Baili Jia Jue was the crown prince. Now that the Emperor was gone, it was legal and natural for him to succeed to the throne.</p><p>All the ministers stood up and offered obeisance in the Great Hall. Resounding support echoed from them.</p><p>The Retired Emperor was happy when he heard that. Since he did not have much time left, inheriting the throne to his grandson would fulfill his last wish.</p><p>Before his return to the palace, a few ministers had already mentioned this vaguely.</p><p>However, he thought that they would discuss it again a few days later.</p><p>Unexpectedly, they voiced out their support today.</p><p>"My beloved subjects, please rise." The Retired Emperor grinned happily. Although he was slightly doubtful, the joy had dispelled all suspicions. He turned around and said to Eunuch Sun, "The enthronement has always been an extremely important event in the nation’s foundation. You and Lord Li should carefully pick an auspicious day for it."</p><p>"Yes," Eunuch Sun lowered his head and answered, his face beaming with ecstasy.</p><p>The ministers realized that the enthronement was set in stone upon hearing this, so they laughed even more gleefully. Except for the ministers from the two families, everyone had returned to their seats and started giving a toast to each other.</p><p>Especially, those ministers who were on Baili Jia Jue’s side from the beginning.</p><p>They were different from the people under the other princes.</p><p>They obviously knew that who was the wise emperor, Baili Jia Jue had a calm mind and was simply concealing his strength.</p><p>Essentially, he was worlds apart from those princes who were only interested in pursuing their personal gains.</p><p>They acted with great care for the past years, as they needed to be moderate and could not behave too obviously in the Great Hall, even if they were loyal to the Third Prince.</p><p>They were worried that the Emperor would be jealous of His Highness and refuse to give him any opportunities.</p><p>Ever since young, both the Emperor and the Empress had been treating the Third Prince extremely unfairly.</p><p>Although a minister should not comment on the imperial family, the Emperor’s methods were too obvious.</p><p>If the Retired Emperor did not shield him, the Third Prince might not survive into adulthood.</p><p>Since the day when they tested the Third Prince’s martial Qi, the Emperor’s jealousy toward him was hidden within every movement that he made daily.</p><p>In any family, the one who had gained this kind of honor would be praised and flattered.</p><p>However, it was different in the Royal Family.</p><p>Although the War Dragon Dynasty focussed on martial arts and the Third Prince obtained the title of the crown prince as the apparent heir to the throne, people in the imperial palace had always been envious of genius individuals.</p><p>They were almost driven to despair when the huge fire occurred. As they could only helplessly watch a wise emperor fall into ruin, they were very sorry and regretful.</p><p>Unexpectedly, the Third Prince slowly reached adulthood.</p><p>Not only did he not weaken his presence, but he also became the most mysterious prince of the War Dragon Dynasty.</p><p>In no time at all, all the six ministries gradually fell into his grasp. Even the officials, soldiers, and kings of the neighboring countries feared his existence.</p><p>Now, his effort had ultimately paid off. His </p><p>However, the two other ministers did not share this mentality.</p><p>They suggested Baili Jia Jue to quickly inherit the throne, so that their daughters could marry him to help maintain their families’ influences.</p><p>The current situation was clear as day. Even if they did not support the Third Prince as the emperor, he would inevitably inherit the throne.</p><p>Hence, they mentioned it first so that the Third Prince would believe that he owed them a favor. Therefore, it would be easier for them to talk about the selection of consorts.</p><p>The two ministers had planned these perfectly. They exchanged a glance, before one of them said, "The palace has not been peaceful all this time. I think that there should be some joyous events to usher in some good luck."</p><p>"It’s reasonable." Another minister spoke while looking at Helian Wei Wei, "In my opinion, the palace lacks a lively atmosphere. After all, the Princess Consort has been married to Your Highness for quite some time. Since Your Highness is busy every day, I think it’s time to look for a considerate lady to ease your burden."</p><p>Helian Wei Wei was still eating the chestnut that Baili Jia Jue peeled, so she could not find a suitable opportunity to tell His Highness that she was pregnant. Yet, these people were more anxious about her pregnancy than her.</p><p>Heh, they’re really, really silly.</p><h3>Comment (<span>0</span>)</h3><h3>Chapter 715: Trying To Frame Wei Wei But Received A Slap From His Highness Instead

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