Bai Mei muffled her voice, “His Highness has given an order. Anyone who speaks about the Princess Consort behind her back will have their tongues removed.”
“Remove the tongue?” Hei Zhu was dumbfounded as she muttered under her breath, “Why? Why would His Highness give such an order?”
Bai Mei stared at Hei Zhu and heaved a long sigh, “Hei Zhu, some of the things will never belong to you. His Highness will never fall for you. Even without Helian Wei Wei, someone else will be his Princess Consort.”
“I- I don’t understand what you’re talking about.” Hei Zhu’s usually vibrant expression changed abruptly as though she had activated her defense mechanism.
Bai Mei looked at her with an earnest gaze, “You know that we’re not the one to decide if Helian Wei Wei is a good match for His Highness. But, at this point, His Highness is willing to punish anyone for her. If you don’t wake up now, it’ll be your turn sooner or later.”
“Huh? You’re saying that His Highness is willing to sacrifice my life for a pawn?” Hei Zhu giggled as if she had heard a ridiculous joke.”Bai Mei, you’re the one who doesn’t understand. His Highness only married that hideous hag because of the Retired Emperor, right? If His Highness truly cares about Helian Wei Wei, why was he conspicuously protective over her during the marriage ceremony? We know His Highness better than anyone else. Back then, to protect sister, His Highness had never revealed his feelings to anyone. He said it personally, that to be a true death knight, one has to be able to conceal his or her feelings. All of the reigners understand the importance of hiding what they cherish and present only what they care about the least. Don’t you think that Helian Wei Wei is nothing more than just a puppet for His Highness?”
Bai Mei furrowed her brows.”You’re right. I agree with what you said. But, it’s not necessary for His Highness to go through so much trouble for a puppet.”
“Of course it’s necessary, because…” Hei Zhu raised her head and gazed up with her sparkling eyes, “Elder Sister is still alive and has returned. Based on His Highness’ intelligence, he might already have found out about the truth of Elder Sister’s well-being. However, as things are still uncertain, the four influential families, Empress Murong and even the Retired Emperor are constantly watching him. In order to ensure Elder Sister can return safely, he made the decision to marry a woman with no power and noble background as his Third Princess Consort, and Helian Wei Wei is the best candidate.”
Bai Mei’s mouth gaped open as if she could not fathom out the information, “You, you’re saying that our Elder Sister is still alive?”
“That’s right. She is currently at the White Academy,” Hei Zhu chuckled, “However, it’s a shame that I am prohibited from entering the palace. Otherwise, I can deliver the news to the palace. But, it doesn’t matter. I have already informed Shadow about it and he will definitely report it to His Highness.”
Silently, Bai Mei lowered her gaze as she was dwelling in her deep thought. She was positive that only a handful of people knew that His Highness was now a student of the White Academy. If she was not on her quest today, she would not have found out either…
Elder Sister has returned.
That was sufficient to explain His Highness’ strange behavior as of late.
Just like what Hei Zhu said, with His Highness’ character, there was no way he would behave like that.
If it was for Elder Sister’s safety… it was inevitable to sacrifice Helian Wei Wei.
Bai Mei lowered her head, “Does Qing Zhan know about this?”
“I haven’t told her yet.” Hei Zhu let out a cold cackle. “I also have no idea what that hideous woman has told her, turning her into a maid out of her own will. Before His Highness finds out about Elder Sister’s return, it’s better for fewer people to know about this information.”