I've never felt happy to become an immortal.

Chapter 95 Miss Ning's Current Crime (Two in One)

Bai Xuan stayed at the Jiang family for two days and handled all the funeral affairs.

He was very good at collecting corpses and burying people.

I even worked in this field before.

Back then, he was also a good cryer. Even the three-year-old absolute king couldn't cry as hard as him.

If he hadn't lived for too long and had a hard heart that prevented him from crying, he would definitely be the most handsome guy if he opened his mouth in the mourning hall.

During these two days, Ning Jianshuang basically didn't need to show up. Bai Xuan could handle things in an orderly manner by himself. Originally, the Jiang family didn't have much to do. The ancestral home was here, and they only came back once during the necessary holidays throughout the year.

Let’s not talk about these trivial matters for now.

Let’s talk about Bai Xuan’s cultivation.

Some people here will definitely be wondering, Bai Xuan was a land immortal in his previous life, and he has regained his cultivation. Isn’t the next step to become invincible in the world?

Yes, no.

As mentioned before, the Zhenwu path is different from the Zhenxiu path. The former is like building a building, laying the foundation and adding layers on top; Zhenxiu is different. It is possible to soar directly into the sky with the wind, which depends more on talent.

Because of this, the Zhenwu route has to go up step by step. Even if it can be accelerated, it cannot be fast enough to take off. You just get your cultivation back today, and then you can ascend directly on the spot tomorrow.

These few days were enough for Bai Xuan to stabilize his cultivation at the first level of the Ascension Tower, which was the first level of the Body Forging, corresponding to the first level of the Bright Moon in the Frost Jade Art.

Bai Xuan now only has the cultivation techniques of the first three levels, but it is not a big problem. There is no possibility of choking him with this.

Even if he couldn't get the later skills, it wouldn't be a problem to deduce them with his amazing wisdom.

How did the martial arts techniques come about? Aren’t they all developed by our predecessors?

There has never been a logic that archaeology becomes stronger the more it is studied. The new is better than the old, this is the inevitability of historical development.

The magical skills that are widely circulated in the martial arts world are almost without exception the treasures of the noble families and sects, and are the result of continuous improvement by generations.

There is only one possibility for the idea of ​​becoming invincible by obtaining a martial arts manual from ancient times, and that is the interruption of civilization.

Although this is very mysterious, it is not scientific at all.

Bai Xuan has now entered the first level of body forging and has begun to understand the general direction of the Zhenwu route.

The first three levels of body building are essentially about strengthening the body, and the core is to strengthen myself.

The first level of bodybuilding strengthens the muscles, skin, and bones.

The second level of body building strengthens the internal organs.

The third level of body building strengthens the five senses and the brain.

This first step alone goes against the path of true cultivation.

Although not everyone who practices true cultivation seeks immortality, most can live a very long time. This is because true cultivation conforms to the Way of Heaven, accepts the will of Heaven, and integrates oneself into all things in heaven and earth. Naturally, one can gain longer vitality. If one sets great aspirations or achieves great deeds, one can move one step closer to immortality.

Zhenwu is different. It aims to strengthen itself and adapt to the world. This process is neither understanding nor obedience, but confrontation... Reaching balance in confrontation and absorbing spiritual energy from the world for its own use.

Bai Xuan didn't care about his life, so he didn't mind trying the Zhenwu path. After actually entering the country, he had a preliminary understanding of why the lifespan of a Zhenwu at the Tianwei level could not exceed the limit of 150 years.

The level of true cultivation depends on their self-perception, and they rarely retain spiritual energy themselves, allowing it to flow through their bodies like a draught. When needed, they can use themselves as a gateway to directly call upon the spiritual energy between heaven and earth for their own use.

Zhenwu is completely different from this route. He focuses on absorption and creates lakes in his body. He absorbs the spiritual energy of heaven and earth and transforms it into unique true energy, which is no longer restricted or disturbed by any external constraints.

The former is like a college student living away from home and needing subsidies. He or she can apply for assistance from the emperor or the Buddha. Once they approve, the imperial court will provide disaster relief funds. As for how much the student gets, it depends on their performance, whether they work hard enough, where they spend the money, and their past reputation.

The latter is like ripping up your books and telling your mother you're not going to school anymore! You seamlessly integrate into society, start looking for a job or even start your own business, and become financially independent. At this point, government aid is unlikely to arrive... unless you want to buy a house or a car later, but that's a matter for later.

Just looking at the first three levels of body casting, Bai Xuan thinks that this cannot be said to be a regression, but at least it is a reversal of Tiangang in a sense.

In the eyes of those true practitioners of the Changsheng Sect, the only difference between doing this and committing suicide by strangling themselves is that dying this way is more painful. If they look at it for even one more moment, they will faint from anger on the spot.

In order to raise the upper limit of the average lifespan of the human race and connect to the Bank of Heaven and Earth that increases lifespan through merit, they have put in countless efforts. However, as soon as the Zhenwu version was released, the lifespan of the entire human race regressed to 1,000 years, which was like a dream returning to the Spring and Autumn Period.

Just thinking about it makes me feel desperate for them.

This is all the work of the Xuanwu Sect!

But think on the bright side, although the path of true cultivation has been cut off, it does not mean that all the true practitioners in the past are gone. Maybe they are still hiding somewhere. It has only been five hundred years, which is not a very long time.

……

"The first three levels of the Body Forging Realm are said to be the most difficult, capable of holding back millions of people, but they are actually the simplest. As long as you're willing to use natural resources and treasures, even a pig can be smashed in."

On the way to the capital, Ning Jianshuang spoke very proudly.

"Now that you are at the top of the Crouching Dragon Ranking, cultivation is a must."

"The person who was pushed down from first place and is now second on the Crouching Dragon Ranking is Xi Qingqing from the Star Moon Demon Sect. It is rumored that her cultivation has reached the fifth level of Zhixuan."

"So next, I will mobilize all the resources at my disposal to help you quickly reach the Triple Forging."

Bai Xuan said: "Even so, there is still a certain realm difference. I don't think it's necessary to rush too much."

"The difference in realm is huge, but any progress is better than nothing." Ning Jianshuang said softly, "That's all I can do."

Bai Xuan was about to comfort her.

Ning Jianshuang then added, "And even if I don't do this, are you sure that the Lin family's daughter and the one in the palace won't send you all kinds of rare treasures to help you break through?"

"I don't have to accept it."

Bai Xuan is very tough and doesn't really want to be a gigolo in this life.

My grandfather and my biological father are both gigolos.

So he has to prove that he has the ability to live a good life, that he can live comfortably without relying on others, and break the Bai family curse!

"You can refuse, but they won't refuse to give it to you. They might even come in person... Rather than going to that extent, it's better for me to do it." Ning Jianshuang said softly, "They need an excuse to do things, but with me, you don't have to be so polite, right?"

Bai Xuan hesitated to speak.

This seems unrefutable.

If the Bai family's aunt hadn't left two years ago, she would most likely be responsible for taking care of Bai Xuan who had just graduated... She's already an aunt, can it be said that she's a gigolo?
Eating the food of your own family members does not count as being a gigolo.

"That makes sense." He agreed.

……

"We're about to enter the city." Ning Jianshuang lifted the curtain beside the carriage. "Would you like to take a look? This is one of the most bustling and prosperous cities in the world."

Bai Xuan is not some old-fashioned guy. He has lived for hundreds of lifetimes in total. Not to mention human life, he has even been reborn as flowers, birds, insects, fish and animals. It is safe to say that "There is no place in the world that I have not been to."

He glanced at it casually and was stunned.

Even though he was knowledgeable and experienced, after entering Jiankang, the capital of the Southern Dynasty, he quickly discovered some products that should not appear in this world view, just like the first time he went to Yunzhou City, he discovered a lot of Fu Rui.

Because the scene here is not what he imagined.

From the perspective of the architectural complex, the architectural complex of the entire Southern Dynasties capital has far exceeded the engineering capabilities that should have been possessed in the feudal era.

It was difficult to build very tall buildings in ancient times. Limited by engineering capabilities and huge financial expenditures, large buildings were like wonders, and wonders are detrimental to the country, Your Majesty!

Even if there are real warriors in this world... it is impossible that they have mastered martial arts to wear a red civil engineering hat and go to the construction site to carry dust and bags.

True warriors are of little help in engineering projects, but four- or five-story buildings can be seen everywhere on both sides of the streets in Jiankang.

At the same time, there are hardly any horses on the streets.

Instead, there are a large number of various contraptions.

During the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, he had seen tall mechanical beasts fighting each other as if performing the famous Gundam scene, but the mechanical beasts at that time were all ten feet tall and were siege weapons, and he had never seen any machinery that could be used for people's livelihood.

If you insist, they already look like the prototypes of modern cars... As for why they are prototypes, it is because they have not yet been functionally segmented.

"Are these all mechanical beasts?" Bai Xuan asked, turning his head.

"Can you recognize him?"

"I've seen it in books, but I've never seen Yunzhou City."

"These mechanical beasts have only become popular in the past three years. I'm afraid they are only found in the capital of the Southern Dynasty. They are all produced by the Shenji Sect. Their maintenance and use all depend on the Shenji Sect, so these mechanical beasts cannot leave Jiankang."

"What is the Shenji Sect?" Bai Xuan felt that his imagination was not as rich as that of the ancients.

"It's a branch of the Mohist School, one of the six paths and seven sects. The main branch of the Mohist School was destroyed during the Demonic Barbarian Rebellion. The disciples who escaped came to the Southern Dynasty and founded the Shenji Sect. The Daoist lineage has only been around for over three hundred years, but fifteen years ago, it had the merit of following the dragon, and with the support of the imperial court's Ministry of Works, it is also an undoubted first-class sect."

Bai Xuan was shocked...The Mo family was destroyed.

During his several lifetimes in the five hundred years of the Qin Dynasty, he had dealt with people from the Mohist School many times and had a very good impression of this group of science, engineering and civil engineers who were engaged in automation.

But if you think about the stubborn temper of the Mohists, it can be said that their death was worthy of being destroyed by the evil barbarians in the north.

There is no need to feel sad for those Tumu guys. Before leaving, they will definitely take away enemies that are hundreds of times their number, and they will also announce taunts and kill people throughout the map.

Luoluo sat beside the cart, swinging her legs. "In the past, the Southern Dynasty mostly used animal power. The price of the animals' strength was that they ate a lot and pooped a lot. The streets and markets were filled with a foul smell, and we even had to plan a special animal path for them to pass quickly. It was noisy and smelly. After switching to mechanical beasts, not only did it become much quieter, but the streets were also much cleaner."

"The Divine Machine Sect has achieved this effect by deploying a thousand mechanical beasts in Jiankang. It's a remarkable achievement, and it has also reduced the risk of many monsters harming people." Ning Jianshuang said regretfully, "Unfortunately, it is said that due to various reasons, it cannot be promoted elsewhere and can only be seen in Jiankang."

That's true... Although I don't know how much this kind of mechanical beast is worth, it is definitely not cheap. The siege equipment of the Qin Dynasty, a triceratops used to break through the city, is worth nearly five years' GDP of three cities.

Bai Xuan looked at the mechanical beasts on the street and said softly, "Amazing."

The imperial court took the initiative to contact this group of science and engineering men. No wonder they were able to focus on people's livelihood and vigorously promote production. This thing must be very powerful if it is converted into a tillage machine.

"Come to think of it, young master, you might not know this yet." Luoluo suddenly boasted, "In addition to the Shenji Sect, the imperial court also cooperates with two other major sects."

"Oh? Which two?" Bai Xuan satisfied the little girl's vanity and said with a fist: "I hope you can give me some advice, lady."

Luoluo's vanity was greatly satisfied, and she puffed out her chest: "One is the Xuanhumen. Almost every city in the Southern Dynasty can hire a doctor from the Xuanhumen. This is all thanks to the cooperation of the court. They call this the rotating doctor system!"

Ning Jianshuang said calmly, "It's nothing new. It existed before, but it was very useful, so I used it. I remember it was invented by Bai Taiyue, the Prime Minister of the Great Qin."

Bai Xuan coughed dryly and asked, "Who is the other one?"

"White plum pie."

"Huh?" Bai Xuan didn't understand. "Why is it related to the Baimei faction? Aren't they the Loser Alliance?"

"Because Your Majesty is a woman, and the only all-female sects in the world are the Baimei Sect and the Xingyue Demon Sect," Ning Jianshuang explained. "And fifteen years ago, someone from the Baimei Sect also participated in the struggle for the succession... The target of their bet was the current Majesty—Jiang Wanyue."

"So he's the original shareholder of the angel round of financing." Bai Xuan understood: "The Baimei School is quite good at judging people."

"Not entirely." Ning Jianshuang lowered her voice. "I heard that the leader of the Baimei Sect went to rescue someone, but ended up rescuing the wrong person and was mistaken for a traitor. In her rage, she..."

"Angry for a moment?"

"No... he crippled several Grandmasters on the spot, which gave His Majesty a huge boost. Therefore, the Baimei Sect took the credit. Now, the head of the Baimei Sect is nominally the Imperial Preceptor of Nanchu."

"Wait, Baimei Sect isn't a nunnery, right?"

"These details are unimportant. She likes to call herself the White Plum Divine Nun, and that's how she's known in the martial arts world. She personally likes the nickname of Imperial Master." Ning Jianshuang said, "Perhaps my father even fought against her in the past."

"Hmm..." Bai Xuan pressed his brows. "The succession struggle fifteen years ago was a bit messy and complicated. I need to sort it out."

"Actually, there's nothing much to say." Ning Jianshuang said softly, "Back then, during the fight for the throne, it was just two women who defeated everyone."

"Two women? Besides Baimei Shenni, who else could they be?"

"Your Majesty." Ning Jianshuang was surprised: "You don't know? Or have you not looked at the Earth Ranking?"

"I just memorized up to fifty on the human rankings, and I didn't look any further. I didn't think it was necessary."

"Okay." Ning Jianshuang said, "Although Her Majesty is the Empress, she had already entered the Earth Ranking five years ago. She is now ranked third on the Earth Ranking, second only to Ye Qinghou of the Northern Dynasty and Qi Wuyi of Penglai Sword Pavilion. It can be said that as long as the Heavenly Rank does not appear, she is the number one master in Nanchu."

"Where's Shenni?"

"Heavenly position."

"That's okay."

After chatting for a while, the carriage arrived safely at the Ningguo Mansion.

We didn't encounter any harassment along the way.

But Bai Xuan noticed that someone was secretly clearing the way for him and was also deliberately sweeping away the martial artists wandering around.

It should be the Embroidered Uniform Guard who are doing the work.

The four large characters "Ningguo Mansion" were hung high above the gate with a red background and golden nails, appearing very majestic, and the characters were also naturally well-formed.

"What a Feibai."

"This is the mansion given by the founding emperor of Southern Chu, and the name was written by Emperor Gaozu himself."

Ning Jianshuang explained, then asked Luluo to knock on the door. Upon seeing the newcomer, a doorman immediately opened the main door and shouted, "The young lady is back! Go tell Steward Cui!"

Ning Jianshuang had just walked to the Feng Shui wall when she saw a plump woman running towards her quickly. Every step she took was accompanied by the image of surging waves.

When the woman approached, she grabbed Ning Jianshuang's sleeve and said, "You've been away for so long, and you only left a message? Do you know how worried I am?"

Ning Jianshuang lowered her eyes slightly: "Sorry, nurse, I should have come back earlier, but I was delayed on the way."

"You kid..." Cui was about to say something, but her eyes caught the young man behind her. She sighed softly, "Come in and talk."

……

Cui is thirty-nine years old this year and is the personal maid of Ning Jianshuang's biological mother.

After her biological mother passed away, Cui raised Ning Jianshuang as her wet nurse. Now she serves as the manager of the Ningguo Mansion, responsible for taking care of the mansion inside and out.

In the living room, Cui wiped her eyes and said sadly with a heavy nasal voice, "I didn't expect him to have been hiding in Su County for fifteen years and become a restaurant owner... He's a cruel man who would rather die in the martial arts world than come back to see us alive."

When Bai Xuan heard this, he always felt that there was some emotion mixed in Cui's complaint about Jiang Baichuan.

Although there is little evidence.

From the two women's casual conversation and introductions to each other, he quickly understood the current situation of the Ningguo Mansion.

It is no exaggeration to say that the Ningguo Mansion is on the decline, with only two women supporting it.

Ning Jianshuang is the Duke of Ning of this generation, but he has never officially inherited the title.

The reason was very simple. It was not that she didn't want to or couldn't, but that the court did not mention this matter because the emperor above did not speak.

Fifteen years ago, Jiang Baichuan entered the imperial city with the excuse of clearing the court of corrupt officials and supporting the prince to inherit the throne. However, as his bid for the throne failed, he snatched away the sword immortal's remains, and in fact, he also pushed the Ningguo Mansion to the forefront.

As long as the emperor keeps delaying, Ning Jianshuang is destined to be unable to inherit the title.

Even if the emperor wanted to, he could just grant Ning Jianshuang a marriage and let the son-in-law inherit the position of Duke Ning.

So Ning Jianshuang didn't dare to enter the palace to ask, and could only wait... Although delaying is not the best solution, it can maintain the status quo.

Of course, this matter is no longer a problem now, and I believe that an order will be issued from above soon.

Cui had known about Jiang Baichuan's death for some time and was very sad. However, due to her status, she could not visit him at the funeral.

After hearing Ning Jianshuang introduce Bai Xuan as Jiang Baichuan's adopted son, he immediately raised his eyes and smiled, looking at the younger generation with the eyes of an elder: "This child...how come his hair has turned white at such a young age?"

Bai Xuan pinched his hair and said, "It's okay once you get used to it."

Ning Jianshuang said softly, "Luluo, go pick a room in a good location, have it cleaned up, and boil some water for the young master to wash off the dust and change his clothes."

After giving some instructions, Luoluo smiled and pulled Bai Xuan to the inner courtyard, chattering about matters related to the Duke's Mansion on the way.

Wait until the young man leaves.

Ning Jianshuang and Cui talked about what had happened in the past few days. Although it had been mentioned in letters before, it was much more shocking to hear it in person.

Cui was almost half the mistress of the Ning family. She had been managing the family for more than ten years and naturally understood the importance of Bai Xuan. She grabbed Jian Shuang's hands and said, "You must keep him here, even if it's for your own sake!"

Ning Jianshuang opened her mouth slightly and nodded gently: "Yeah."

……

The Southern Dynasty occupied the fertile land of Jiangnan, which was also rich in silk.

Therefore, the textile technology of the Southern Dynasties was very advanced, and the clothing was gorgeous and sold far and wide to various countries in the Nine Provinces.

In order to demonstrate class, feudal dynasties actually had strict requirements on food, clothing, housing, transportation, etc. For example, what kind of mansion can be built according to one's status, what kind of belt can be worn according to one's status, and what specifications of carriage can be ridden when going out.

However, after five hundred years of division between the north and the south, the imperial court's control was far less than that of the Qin Dynasty... Aristocratic families rose up in various places, and the imperial court's decrees could only be implemented in a few provinces under the emperor's feet.

Restrictions on clothing had long been lifted. The court didn't care, and even if it did, it couldn't do anything about it. Whoever had money could wear better clothes, and freedom of dress always came first.

After Bai Xuan finished washing up, he changed into a complete set of clothes of a nobleman from the Southern Dynasty.

People rely on clothes.

Before, Bai Xuan always wore simple casual clothes. Indigo linen clothes were the most common and cheapest. Even though he had an outstanding temperament, it was difficult to impress people at first sight.

Now it has a brand new look, and it looks like a basic version of a car, with all the configurations fully loaded and luxurious.

The young man has his hair tied up and a jade crown on his head. His snow-white hair matches his white clothes very well. His clean white shirt is embroidered with plum blossom branches, and there is a dark blue pattern on his waist to distinguish him. His belt is a black-dyed antique belt hook with a dragon head pattern. A dark green jadeite is hung on the left side of his waist, and the three words "Ningguo Mansion" are engraved on the jadeite to show his identity and origin.

She looks neither frivolous nor too dazzled by jewels; her already outstanding temperament makes it even more extraordinary at this moment.

Green ivy was waiting on the side, her eyes slightly shining.

I've always thought the young master had an extraordinary bearing. Now that this last flaw has been removed, countless people will turn their heads just when he walks on the street.

"Young master is so handsome." A voice of praise came from behind. It was Cui.

Bai Xuan turned around and saluted, "Excuse me, Manager Cui, what's the matter?"

"I came to see if there's anything you're not used to. This will be your home from now on, so just treat it like your own and don't be shy."

Cui held the young man's wrist, her eyes sparkling with moisture as she said, "You have gray hair at such a young age. You must take good care of your health."

Cui came here to get close... She has been in the mansion for so many years and understands a simple truth: most of the time, human relationships are based on interests, and a small part is based on relationships.

In the future, Ningguo Mansion will rely on this young man, so she must give him enough respect and care.

Bai Xuan is actually not very good at dealing with noble ladies.

People always subconsciously avoid their weaknesses. Although life experiences are rich, there are always some relatively scarce experiences.

He did not inherit the heroic spirit of Wei Wu, and in the feudal era, having relations with a married woman would be criticized.

But he would have to deal with Cui in the future, and he could only deal with it with a calm business attitude.

"This suit is a pre-made one, so the quality is still a little off." Cui smoothed the wrinkles on Bai Xuan's shoulders and cuffs. "Luluo, did you write down the size when you tried it on just now?"

Green Radish replied, "I've already noted it down."

"Tomorrow I will go buy some good fabrics and make a set for you myself..." Cui said a few more caring words and then left the courtyard.

After Luluo came closer, she asked with a smile, "Why do you look a little nervous, young master?"

Bai Xuan sighed, "I was just wondering whether I should call her Manager Cui or Madam Jiang."

"If you call her Madam Jiang, she might just cry in front of you."

"Didn't the shopkeeper give her a proper title when she was alive?"

"No, the master must love his wife very much."

"That's true. Then I won't make things more complicated." Bai Xuan remembered Jiang Baichuan's identity as a member of the Pure Love Bar. He said that he had only loved one woman in his life and kept it until the last moment of his life. This was a touching thing.

But from Cui's perspective, it is not so beautiful. Not all feelings can be reciprocated.

"Life can be hard, but it's good when your beloved returns."

……

Not long after Bai Xuan changed into new clothes, there was a slight commotion in the front hall.

The eunuch who delivered the imperial edict walked into the Ningguo Mansion with a very happy face. His smile was extremely gentle, without any domineering attitude.

Normally, when an imperial edict was issued, no matter if they were ordinary people or important officials, they had to be respectful when meeting the envoy, and greet him politely and greet him when he came in and saw him off. Even if the edict was to demote someone to prison, they had to say thank you for the emperor's grace.

The eunuch who delivered the imperial edict was greeted with a smile and given a gift of silver. The feeling of being able to bully others with power was so comfortable that I couldn't help but hum when I thought about it.

But today is different.

The eunuch who came was not an ordinary eunuch. He was the seal holder of the Imperial Household Department.

In the era when the power of the prime minister had not been abolished, the Silijian was originally not on the stage, and its power was limited to the interior of the Forbidden City and under the feet of the emperor; but in an extraordinary world, the Silijian's seal meant absolute control over the palace people, and the palace people of this era all had military power.

In other words, the chief of the Imperial Household Department in Nanchu is equivalent to the chief leader of the imperial masters, responsible for the security within the Forbidden City.

To put it bluntly, he is the head of the ZhongXhai bodyguards!
Such a person would not normally leave the city easily. This time he went to the Ningguo Mansion to read the imperial edict, which already carried an indescribable profound meaning.

"My surname is Song," the white-faced, beardless Diao Si said with a smile, "Madam Cui and Lady Ning, there's no need to be so polite. I'm just here to read out the imperial edict... There's no need for cushions, just stand and listen. It's just a formality."

Usually one has to kneel when reading an imperial edict, but this is the first time someone has offered to stop kneeling.

But most Diao Si would not dare to say this, but this person said it, which makes people wonder who meant it.

Cui was shocked. She had only heard a general idea, but she didn't expect the imperial edict to come so quickly and the other party's attitude to be so polite.

Song Diaosi opened the imperial edict and began to read it. His ups and downs in pronunciation proved his strong professional skills. The content of the imperial edict was also quite straightforward, with only slight polishing.

After skipping a long paragraph of praise, here comes the point.

"From this day forward, Ning Jianshuang, daughter of Duke Ning, inherits the throne! This is decreed~!"

Song Diaosi closed the imperial edict and said with a smile, "Duke Ningguo, please accept the edict."

Ning Jianshuang is the Duke of Ning from today on, which is not on the same level as a princess.

This means that the royal family no longer cares about the past, and Jiang Baichuan's crime of stealing national treasures has been exposed.

"My lord, accept the order."

Ning Jianshuang held up the imperial edict. This was the recognition she had been waiting for for a long time. She had waited for a long time, but now she couldn't be happy.

Instead, there was a hint of vigilance.

She realized what was coming next.

"Hmm..." Song Diao Si said, "Congratulations to Duke Ning. The days of Duke Ning's Mansion will be much better from now on."

"Thank you for your kind words." Cui said quickly, "Luluo, go get some silver. Everyone present today has a reward."

"Oh, right." Song Diaosi glanced around. "Actually, I came to the Ningguo Mansion for another matter. I wonder where Young Master Bai is. His Majesty was deeply moved when he heard about the heroic deeds of the top of the Crouching Dragon List, killing the enemy for the country. He specially asked me to invite him to the Forbidden City. He must meet this dragon among men."

Here it comes, here it comes——!
Ning Jianshuang became alert, thinking that they were here to kidnap people again.

He just came to the Ningguo Mansion today and hasn't even had dinner!

Jiang Lianxing, we are good sisters!

You can't wait even a day?!

She was about to refuse.

Song Diaosi added, "I'm not in a hurry to return and report. I also have great respect for Young Master Bai. If Duke Ningguo doesn't mind, could you please let me stay for a few days?"

Live Nima——!
Ning Jianshuang was very angry, but still had to keep smiling.

Cui also realized that the visitor had ill intentions, but the two women were also unable to deal with the eunuch who held the seal.

Song Diaosi had a very good attitude, without any overbearing airs. He was very polite when reading the imperial edict, as one would not hit a smiling person. He was very humble, so it was difficult to find fault with him.

"Then let's go to the Forbidden City."

Bai Xuan walked out casually: "It's just a meeting, it shouldn't take much time. Your Majesty won't ask me to stay in the palace for dinner, right?"

"Young Master Bai, it's wonderful that you're willing to cooperate. I guarantee that His Majesty has no ill intentions. I'll send it to you in its entirety."

Song Diaosi breathed a sigh of relief. This time he was the one who came to invite. If the invitation failed, the next time might be for His Majesty himself to come... The current Female Barbarian King can really do it!
Ning Jianshuang was very worried, but there was nothing she could do.

The Duke could not resist the powerful person on the throne.

"Don't worry...I'll be back soon."

Bai Xuan got on the royal carriage and left the Ningguo Mansion.

Ning Jianshuang chased for a few steps and stopped... There was a kind of green beauty that sent her husband into the palace to be favored by the empress.

"Shuang'er." Cui comforted her, "He will be fine."

"Can I come back after this trip?" Ning Jianshuang asked to himself.

The woman suppressed a nameless rage in her heart: "He is obviously mine... a treasure left to me by my father."

She gritted her teeth, lifted the imperial edict and smashed it to the ground. Luoluo quickly slid and grabbed the imperial edict.

"Why, she, they..."

"How dare you so shamelessly rob me."

"I can not be reconciled!"

This is simply the current crime!

(End of this chapter)