Concubine Selection Results

But in an instant, the man's screams echoed throughout the academy.

"I... I confess!" His face contorted with pain, and he pleaded, "You didn't stick it that day, yes, yes..."

Looking around, the man hoped someone would come to his aid, underestimating Helian Weiwei's ruthlessness.

Even more so, he underestimated the presence of Baili Jiajue. The gaze of the three highnesses swept over the scene, dissuading those who wished to intervene from doing so.

The man had no choice but to close his eyes tightly and admit, "I wanted to frame you, which is why you beat me." This revelation caused an uproar among the onlookers.

The way Helian Weiwei looked at Murong Changfeng held a different meaning than before.

Even Murong Changfeng himself displayed a trace of astonishment. He didn't anticipate the situation unfolding this way.

Unexpectedly, a tinge of tenderness emerged within him. Did she suffer for him in such a manner?

Should he comply with her wishes and offer her a white cherry blossom?

As Murong Changfeng contemplated this, he opened his mouth and called out, "Weiwei."

Helian Weiwei smiled suddenly, cutting him off with a cold interruption, "Shizi, the letter in your hand was not written by me. Before you speak to someone in the future, make sure you know who you're looking for. If there's nothing else, please step aside. Your presence is affecting my appetite." She glanced at the man in her grasp, her expression filled with disgust.

The man's face twisted upon hearing her words, embarrassed and uttering empty threats as he stepped back, creating a comical sight.

Helian Jiao'er didn't expect her carefully orchestrated scheme to yield such results. She had even taken the effort to forge Helian Weiwei's words, but this time, the beating didn't work in her favor. Instead, it allowed that little vixen to clarify the events of the previous year.

The frustration of her plan backfiring gnawed at Helian Jiao'er. She had believed that no matter how much Helian Weiwei changed, her affection for Murong Changfeng would remain constant. After all, regardless of past circumstances, as long as Murong Changfeng was involved, that little vixen could endure it.

But now...

If not for the fact that her face still resembled the old Helian Weiwei, Helian Jiao'er would almost suspect that she had been replaced by someone else!

"This young lady from the Helian family is truly ruthless," Sun Gonggong remarked, patting his chest. "Our hearts are trembling."

Baili Jia Jue let out a light snort, his gaze fixed on the fierce figure not far away, his eyes seemingly carrying a hint of a smile.

Sun Gonggong blinked, wondering if it was his imagination. Why did he feel that his master's mood seemed slightly better than before?

"Helian Weiwei, don't you regret it!" Murong Changfeng's voice finally emerged after a long silence. He waved his sleeves furiously, his clenched jaw revealing his anger, and his deep eyes seemed to cut through, revealing a sense of loss.

He hadn't anticipated that she no longer held any affection for him.

He had always believed that her recent actions were driven by lust alone.

However, after hearing her words today, Murong Changfeng realized that she was mocking him.

Previously, wherever he went, he would be met with adoring gazes.

Now, there were none. Instead of feeling relieved, Murong Changfeng sensed a heavy weight on his chest, making it hard to breathe.

Some of the young ladies who admired Murong Changfeng couldn't bear to witness the scene and spoke sourly, "Who does she think she is? Just a lowly waste. Regardless of whether the letter was written by her or not, the Shizi received it before approaching her. It's enough that she still has the audacity to act self-righteous."

"That's right! Just look at her demeanor earlier. It truly embodies the term 'wicked'. Watch and see, no prince will send her a white cherry blossom."

Helian Weiwei couldn't be bothered with these remarks. She returned to her seat and continued eating, awaiting the emperor's arrival to commence the banquet.

Kurosawa observed her from afar, his thin lips curving upwards. Somehow, the more he looked at her, the more his appetite was piqued.

However... that face.

Kurosawa furrowed his brow, still contemplating it.

Alas, there had been too many recent troubles, and he suspected that someone held a grudge against him, prompting him to pass on a message through his old man.

He was under constant surveillance wherever he went, making it impossible for him to reach out and offer Bai Ying to that woman...

As if sensing Kurosawa's thoughts, Baili Jia Jue's eyes darkened as he glanced at the fierce figure nearby, his gaze reminiscent of ripples from a deep ancient well, before disappearing into the night.

At that moment, there was a commotion at the entrance of the courtyard.

"The Emperor Taishang has arrived, followed by the Empress Consort!"

The high-pitched voice cut through the air, and Helian Weiwei caught sight of a golden figure in the distance.

The Emperor Taishang wore a fluttering cloak, exuding wisdom and authority not commonly found in elderly individuals. Years of reigning had made him seem taller, and even his angular face hinted at his past as a first-class beauty.

Following him was the current Empress Consort Murong, who was also Murong Changfeng's aunt and was rumored to have died upon entering the palace, yet somehow still held influence over the throne.

Of course, the true nature of these events remained a mystery.

However, Helian Weiwei couldn't shake the feeling that the Murong surname was associated with something unpleasant. Don't ask her why; she simply had an inclination to oppose anyone with that surname!

Moreover, this empress consort was not the biological mother of the third prince...

The palace was filled with chaos surrounding those matters, and even though the palace maids were forbidden to discuss it, rumors inevitably leaked. Thus, none of this was a secret.

As they entered, the crowd shouted, "Long live, long live, long live!"

The atmosphere of the flower viewing banquet ignited instantly!

With a smile, the Emperor Taishang took his seat and raised a hand in a friendly gesture. "Please rise, this is not the palace, there's no need for formalities."

"Yes, Your Majesty." The noble ladies responded delicately, standing gracefully to the side.

The Emperor Taishang surveyed the scene, nodding in satisfaction, before shifting his gaze to the aloof young man with icy demeanor. His eyebrows twitched in annoyance.

Tu Sufeng, standing beside him, understood what the Taishang Emperor was thinking and reminded him softly, "Look, should they continue presenting flowers? From what I've observed, many princes haven't received their white cherry blossoms."

"Carry on, of course!" The Emperor Taishang's expression hardened as he addressed Baili Jia Jue. "Third Prince, it's your turn to choose one as well."

In an instant, all eyes were fixated on Baili Jia Jue!

After all, for years, the three highnesses had never presented Bai Ying, but now they were specifically requested by the Emperor Taishang to do so.

In other words, it was an indication of selecting a concubine!

Anticipating that he would choose her, Helian Jiao'er's eyes brimmed with watery affection, and her cheeks turned a faint shade of red...