Shui Wujun was gone, and Bai Ya's face was also downcast - even though he usually wasn't very good-looking. Not quite languid, but at least taciturn. Qi Huan looked over and felt that he was covered with a layer of black mist, which could create dark clouds even indoors.
I can't blame him. After all, Shui Wujun's words made it hard for Qi Huan to say anything.
His father is a smart man. Of course, no fool can be a killer. Mr. Bai is a man with connections after all. He has also heard rumors about the southern country and "has longed for it." But he is definitely not enjoying happiness for himself, but for others.
Any unsubstantiated rumors count as lies. But Bai Ya's father's statement was not made out of thin air, but was well-founded. When the Southern Kingdom was not called the "Nine Heavens Kingdom" in the past, it once paid tribute to the imperial court with a treasure called the Soul-Returning Incense. This thing has a strong smell and is fragrant for hundreds of miles. When burned, it has the effect of removing decay, regenerating muscle and reviving the body of a corpse that has died within three days.
No one knows whether it is true or not, and no one has seen people who were really dead come back to life. It may also be that the imperial court was afraid of causing trouble, so it was locked in the treasury and never used. Bai Ya knew why he was running for this thing, and he completely understood. The only thing I can't understand is that the person who can use the soul-returning incense will die long ago. Let alone three days, three years is considered short.
This man became depressed, and Qi Huan didn't know what to comfort him. He looked at the food that had cooled down, held it in for a long time, and asked dryly:
"How about I go to Xinyue Palace with you?"
"What are you going to do?"
"It doesn't matter if you are in a bad mood."
"It doesn't matter whether you go or not."
"What the hell? I'm just trying to comfort you. How can I be so disrespectful?"
"You may not be able to get in."
"This is much easier to get into than the palace, right? Then I'll just join in the fun with you. If they stop me, it's okay for me to go back."
"……what ever."
Qi Huan felt sympathy from the bottom of his heart, but he also knew that Bai Ya would not like other people's sympathy. These two words may be a bit heavy-handed, but they are similar... to a certain extent. Anyway, he has nothing to do, so it would be nice to go with him to take a look at a wealthy place, maybe we can have a royal dinner.
So that afternoon, he and Bai Ya set off together. Strangely enough, the guards did not stop him. Don't you think of yourself as Bai's follower? inappropriate. Qi Huan was secretly worrying about it, but he didn't dare to show anything on his face, so he kept smiling compensatingly. It's just that the guards were all standing guard carefully, the servants were busy working, and no one paid him any attention. This deepened his secret thoughts, and his dissatisfaction escalated, so he decided to discuss an explanation with the man named Bai after returning home.
"Don't look around." Bai Ya shouted in a low voice, "I will drag you out and spank you as an assassin later."
"Hey. I didn't expect you to behave yourself at this time."
They said no one was spared, but both sides were surprisingly honest. When they entered Xinyue Palace, they all knelt down, saluted and kowtowed according to the rules. The rules here are naturally not as strict as those in the palace. You can stand up after saluting. It’s just that you can’t sit down, and you still have to keep your distance from the palace owner. That's okay.
At the top of the main palace, there are two maids standing on one left and one on the right. One is holding the spice box, constantly adding spices and refilling the flame, while the other is fanning the palace master. But in fact, the latter is just a decoration, because the palace owner is sitting in a large tent, and the wind cannot blow in. The mesh of the tent was very dense, but it didn't look too heavy. It was dark pink, and the outline of a human figure could be vaguely seen inside. The human figure was small, perhaps because of the distance, but they were more likely to judge it as a young person. There are two "ears" protruding from the figure, which are actually two snail buns on the left and right sides.
There is a row of screens on each side. Bai Ya whispered to Qi Huan that there was someone behind the screen on the right. This made him always look there unconsciously.
"Are you Shaoxia Bai?"
Sure enough, it was the voice of a young woman.
"female?"
Bai Ya suddenly turned around and muttered to Qi Huan. Qi Huan was shocked.
"...Now you are so rebellious!" Then he added, "And isn't this obvious?"
"What?" The person in the tent laughed softly, "Shouldn't I be a woman? Or, women shouldn't be grand masters? Why don't you ask how many palace owners in the twenty-eight palaces are not your men? .”
"No, I didn't mean that..."
Qi Huan scolded him again: "Even if you just listen to the name, you'll know it's——"
"Who knows which word?"
"Do you have to argue with me?"
The two of them didn't quarrel for too long. This place shouldn't be used for bickering. Making loud noises in Xinyue Palace is already disrespectful. If you continue to make noises, expect to be slapped. However, Palace Master Yue Bai Zhi did not show any displeasure, but was instead very interested.
"I heard that Mr. Bai always travels alone. Why are you visiting with your friends today?"
Okay, I have good taste, I like this girl. Qi Huan thought to himself.
"He owed me money and sold himself to pay off the debt."
"Oh...there is such a thing."
The surname is Bai! you--
Qi Huan felt awkward after taking two pounds of coptis. This guy can tell lies easily. Seeing Bai Ya's unchanging expression, he almost believed it himself.
"Then..." the young palace master asked again, "Will he go to Jiutian Kingdom with you?"
"Yes, he said he knows the place well."
Qi Huan gave up resistance and became numb. Now he wouldn't find it strange even if the white dog said that he was from southern China.
But to be honest, they have some prejudices against this Yue Bai Zhi Yue girl. This stereotype was not brought to them by her, but by this whole arrangement. Of course, putting aside the issue of sexism, after all...how could the court send a child to kill them. Bai Ya and Qi Huan are both young and vigorous, but they are going to run for three years no matter what. But based on the voice and the outline of this little girl, even if you say she is less than 20 years old, it is unconvincing.
Is the court so short of people? If you need someone, I'll come. Qi Huan was thinking wildly again. As if Bai Ya could hear his thoughts, he bumped him with his elbow. Maybe I did act a little distracted. That's right. It's hard to say. Nowadays, those charlatans and magicians are much more popular than those who practice martial arts. Maybe this girl can do some incredible tricks. Don't be disrespectful or careless.
"I know everything about you." Yue Baizhi spoke like a grown-up. "Of course, permission to go to sea is not a problem. It's up to you to bring with you as many relatives, friends, or followers as you want. Come on, give him all these words. Write it down and stamp it, so as not to make things difficult for him on the other side of the border."
"Thank you, Grand Master." Bai Ya made a fist-cup salute, and Qi Huan followed suit.
"Yue Mou deeply regrets what happened to your father. Don't worry, I will not treat you badly if you serve the imperial court. I have sent people to prepare silver supplies, which is enough to support your one-day trip at sea, and it will be more than enough for another three days. My Majesty I have calculated the weather for you, and in the past seven days, the sea will be calm. If you encounter a violent storm, just come back alive to settle the accounts with me!"
You are so funny.
"If you have any other requests, just ask. If I can do it, I will definitely satisfy you. Now the law is the law, and your father will not harm you. We will still act impartially."
Bai Ya didn't speak, and Qi Huan didn't dare to say a word. Because he clearly felt that Bai Ya was trying his best to suppress something. It is an emotion similar to anger. If it is stimulated even slightly, it will cause an uproar. Firstly, I'm really worried about his mental state. Secondly, if you make trouble here, don't involve him and lose his head...
"It's nothing." Bai Ya finally said, "Bai thanked the Grand Master. If you don't need anything else, I can prepare it myself."
"After all, the imperial court is more thoughtful than you, and the things are not of the same grade. You don't even want them as gifts?"
"No need."
Qi Huan groaned secretly in his heart. This is a good opportunity to extort money from the emperor, this brat has no luck!
"Think clearly, these are not given to you for free."
Yue Baizhi changed the topic, and the two of them felt that something was not going well. Just now we were talking about giving it away, but in the blink of an eye we were talking about conditions. It was so fickle.
"If I can come back alive, you probably want to ask me for the secrets of the Southern Kingdom on behalf of the imperial court. They suddenly announced the severance of diplomatic relations, closed the country in seclusion, and forged a barrier, and the people they sent have never returned. No one is curious about what happened there. What. Just let the court keep your heart in mind. Bai will hand over all the gold, silver, jewels, and secret recipes of tricks. There is absolutely no greed."
"Oh, I just like sensible children like you!" She suddenly laughed, her voice was high-pitched, and she sounded like an adult woman. "Actually, it doesn't matter what you deduct. You serve the imperial court with such intention, so naturally you will not be treated badly. .Even if you bring nothing back and don’t remember anything, as long as you step into our soil alive, even if you are missing an arm or a leg, you will be prosperous and wealthy."
"Thank you in advance. However, I only have one request."
"Ah...is that so? Let me guess - you want to bring your father back to forgive your sins."
"Yes." Bai Ya admitted generously.
Yue Baizhi clapped her hands rhythmically, as if sincerely praising her.
"Of course! Bai Sha's sins will be forgotten by the imperial court! I like a loyal and filial person like you."
"He was wrongly accused, and the court wants to clear his name."
"Yeah, of course."
It was a bit perfunctory, Qi Huan also heard it. She didn't care about Bai Sha's life or death at all, and her tone had the implication that "a sinner is a sinner. It would be nice to spare your life, but I still want to waste resources."
Bai Ya is still sober.
"Empty words."
"...Okay, that's fine." Yue Baizhi was silent for a moment, then said to the servant, "Write it down, write it all down."
At this moment, Qi Huan could smell a hint of hopelessness. Of course the court doesn't have to care - because he might really not be able to come back. Who doesn’t know how to open a short bank note? As long as you have a mouth, anyone in heaven or on earth will dare to write for you.
"However, I still have to make a request for the imperial court - or rather, an order."
"You tell me."
After saying that, Yue Baizhi raised her hand and only patted it three times. Now, the person behind the screen came over and stood in front of the main hall, face to face with the two of them. There is a distance of three feet between them.
"You have to take her with you."
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