Shui Wujun was gone, and Bai Ya's face was also downcast - although he was not very good-looking at ordinary times. He was not depressed, but at least he was taciturn. When Qi Huan looked over, he always felt that there was a layer of black mist covering his body.
Clouds can also appear indoors.
He couldn'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, even a stupid person cannot be a killer. Mr. Bai is always well-connected. He has also heard rumors about the southern country and "longs for it". But he is definitely not doing it for himself to enjoy happiness.
For others.
Unconfirmed rumors are all lies. But the statement made by Bai Ya's father is not made out of nothing, but is well-founded. In the past, when the Southern Kingdom was not called "Nine Heavens Kingdom", it once paid tribute to the imperial court.
The treasure is called soul-reviving incense. This thing has a strong smell and can spread for hundreds of miles. If you take it and burn it, it has the effect of removing putrefaction, regenerating muscles and reviving the soul of corpses that have 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 is also possible that the court was afraid of causing trouble and locked it in the treasury without ever using it. Bai Ya knew why he went for this thing.
, he completely understood. The only thing he couldn't understand was that the objects that could be used to restore souls would die long ago. Three years, let alone three days, was considered short.
The 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 Heart Moon 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 join in the fun with you first. 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 definitely didn't like other people's sympathy. These two words may be a bit strong, but they are similar...to a certain extent. Anyway, he is idle when he is idle.
, it would be a good idea to go with him to a wealthy place to have a look, maybe you can have a royal dinner.
So that afternoon, he set off with Bai Ya. Strangely enough, the guards didn't stop him. Could he have thought of himself as Bai Ya's follower? That was inappropriate. Qi Huan was secretly thinking about it, and his face was
I don’t dare to reveal anything, so I still want to
Everyone was smiling apologetically. However, the guards were all on guard and 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 go back home and talk to him.
Please give me an explanation for the surname Bai.
"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 be quite obedient at this time."
No one was spared, but both of them were surprisingly honest. When they entered the Xinyue Palace, they all knelt down, saluted, and kowtowed according to the rules. The rules here were naturally not as strict as in the palace, and you could stand up after saluting.
It's just that you can't sit down, and you still have to keep a distance from the palace owner. That's okay.
At the top of the main palace, there are two maids standing on the left and right. One is holding a spice box, always adding spices and refilling the fire, and the other is fanning the palace master. But in fact, the latter is just a decoration, because the palace master is sitting there.
In a big tent, this little wind can't blow in. The tent network
The eyes are very dense, but they don’t look thick. They are dark pink, and the outline of a human figure can be vaguely seen inside. The human figure is small, maybe because it is far away, but they are more likely to judge it as a young person. The upper branches of the figure are ridged.
She has two "ears", which are actually two snail buns on each side.
There were a row of screens on both sides. Bai Ya whispered to Qi Huan that there was someone behind the screen on the right side. 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? How about asking how many of the palace owners in the twenty-eight palaces are not your men?
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"No, I didn't mean that..."
Qi Huan scolded him again: "No matter how bad the name is, you know it is——"
"Who knows which word?"
"Do you have to argue with me?"
The two did not quarrel for too long. This place should not be used for quarrels. It is disrespectful to make loud noises in Xinyue Palace. If they continue to quarrel, they will be beaten. However, the palace owner Yue Baizhi did not show any
What makes you unhappy is actually interesting.
"I heard that Bai Shaoxia always travels alone. Why are you visiting with your friends today?"
Good, discerning, 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 chinensis. This guy was so easy to tell lies. Looking at Bai Ya's expressionless face, he almost believed it himself.
"Then..." the young palace master asked again, "Will he go to Jiutian Kingdom with you?"
"Yes, he said he is familiar with the place."
Qi Huan gave up resistance and became numb. Now he wouldn't be surprised even if the white dog said he was from the South.
But to be honest, they have some prejudices against this girl Yue Bai Zhiyue. This prejudice is not brought to them by her, but by this whole arrangement. Of course, putting aside the issue of gender discrimination, no matter what...how can the imperial court send a
Let the children take care of them. Bai Ya and Qi Huan are both young and vigorous, but they have to run for the third year no matter what. But judging from the voice and the outline of this little girl, it is unconvincing that she is under twenty.
Is the court so short of people? I will come if there is a shortage of people. Qi Huan was thinking wildly again. Bai Ya seemed to be able to hear his voice and bumped him with his elbow. Maybe he was a little distracted. That's right, it's hard to say, now
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 and don't be careless.
"I know everything about you." Yue Baizhi spoke like a grown-up, "Of course permission to go to sea is not a problem. If you want to bring some relatives, friends, or followers, it's all up to you. 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 pass."
"Thank you, Grand Master." Bai Ya made a fist-cup salute, and Qi Huan followed suit.
"Yue Mou is deeply sorry about your father's matter. Don't worry, I can't treat you badly if I serve the imperial court. I have sent people to prepare silver and supplies, which is enough to support your one-day trip at sea, and it will be more than enough for three days. My Majesty
I have calculated the weather for you. In the past seven days, the sea will be calm. If you encounter a violent storm, just come back alive and find me to settle accounts!"
You are so funny.
"If you have any other requests, just ask. If you can do it, I will definitely satisfy you. Nowadays, the law belongs to 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 was probably an emotion similar to anger. If it was slightly stimulated, it would cause an uproar. He was really worried about his psychological mood.
, Secondly, if you cause 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 to give them to me?"
"No need."
Qi Huan groaned secretly in his heart. This was a good opportunity to extort money from the emperor. This brat was so greedy!
"Think clearly, these are not given to you for free."
Yue Baizhi changed the topic and the two of them said something was not going well. Just now they were talking about sending it off, but in the next moment they were talking about conditions. They were too 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 created a barrier, and all 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. He will never be greedy."
"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 remember nothing, 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 crime 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, and Qi Huan could also hear it. She didn't care about Bai Sha's life or death at all, and there was an overtone in her tone that "a sinner is a sinner. It would be nice to spare your life, but she still wants 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 didn't have to care - because he might really not come back. Who doesn't know how to open a short bank note? As long as you have a mouth, anyone in the world will dare to write it for you.
.
"However, I still have to make a request for the imperial court - or in other words, 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 was a distance of three feet between them.
