“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!
Yet, she refused to heed his words and chose to raise a ruckus to this extent!
Not to mention she had also brought shame upon him, of all the officers that were present, none of them had a wife that paraded through the streets!
Helian Guang Yao could not take it anymore, he was on the brink of wanting to smash his cup, mainly because of the mocking tone of the atmosphere, be it intentionally or unintentionally.
Previously, these officers would do anything to get on his good side, none of them had the nerves to disrespect him.
Now, they were staring at him as though he was a circus monkey!
He knew that right now, he must not lose his temper or else he would appear to be a bigger fool in front of the officers.
With a solemn face, he stood up and informed the others that he was leaving.
Suddenly, the girl that was known as Lan Lian held on to him. “My Lord, don’t take it too hard,” she spoke in a demure manner.
Helian Guang Yao thought about how he would not have to lose so much face in the public if that old hag been half as considerate as Lian Er. Unable to resist himself, he wrapped the girl before him in an embrace once again.
The night grew a shade darker.
Su Yan Mo could not sleep a wink knowing that Prime Minister Su was still kneeling outside the palace. She could only keep waiting and hoping for Helian Guang Yao’s quick return to help her out.
At long last, her hopes for his return was granted. However, she was greeted with a hard slap in the face!
“How many times have I told you, it would naturally be game over for that scourge when the Clan Meeting ends! Yet, you chose to cause such a huge commotion. Are you happy now that the General’s residence has been disgraced?!” Helian Guang Yao was letting off steam from his humiliating day by lashing out on Su Yan Mo.
Although Su Yan Mo’s face was swollen from being hit, she dare not complain. Instead, she held on to Helian Guang Yao’s hand and said, “Father is still kneeling at the Palace, I’m worried, I’m worried that at such an old age, he might not be able to survive his punishment.”
Helian Guang Yao calmed the anger in his chest, still annoyed by Su Yan Mo’s sniffling. Although he knew that no matter what, they were linked together. If either one of them attained glory, it would be glory to both of them. Similar if either one of them were disgraced, both would suffer.
Moreover, the Su family still had military power in the Capital, although their spies had been eliminated.
He would not reject the request to rescue Prime Minister Su since he still needed his support. He would at least appear to go through the forms of the process just so Su Yan Mo would be convinced that he had put in effort in order to rescue Prime Minister Su.
Su Yan Mo noticed a large amount of silver Helian Guang Yao had brought out. Not knowing his true agenda, she actually thought that he was willing to sacrifice so much to buy off officers in order to rescue her father.
Not once did she considered that only a small part of the silver was used for that purpose, and most of it was gifted to Lan Lian from the small loft…
Outside, a heavy downpour was on its way while Prime Minister Su was still kneeling on the same spot. His breathing was becoming weaker by the minute as the color was slowly drained from his face.
He ended up kneeling until the break of dawn the next day.
His peers shook their heads as they walked passed him to head for the morning court.
Prime Minister Su never imagined that someone of high superiority like him who should have been enjoying a peaceful life in his golden years would be met with this sort of punishment and humiliation.
He fainted from a sudden rush of emotions. By the time he woke up, he could no longer feel his left leg. He would even require a walking stick whenever he had to walk in the future!
How could Prime Minister Su swallow such shame!
But there was no choice, for Baili Jia Jue’s method was far too wicked. There was no way for Prime Minister Su to point out a single wrong in him even if he were to dispute in the imperial court.
Although he felt wronged, he could only endure it!
As a person who knew how to conduct oneself, Helian Guang Yao immediately went over to Prime Minister Su’s house when he was released.
“I have totally underestimated that wench from your place,” Prime Minister Su inhaled deeply as he looked at Helian Guang Yao.
“I, Helian Guang Yao never has such a disrespectful scourge in my family.” With a burst of chilling laughter laced with hatred, he continued, “Don’t worry, father-in-law, she will not get what she wants regardless of how hard she tries. After the Helian family’s Clan Meeting, she would find out the terrible fate awaiting her for having offended us…”
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