: Exiled as an Immortal

Bai Jiuxiao did not expect that Ning Si would return to the capital so quickly.

Could it be that when she left, he would also be eager to return home?

I don’t know if Si Ya returned with him. How is the treatment of his relatives?

She decided to set off a firework after the palace banquet to ask questions.

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Ning Shiqian followed everyone to the place arranged by the Ministry of Internal Affairs for Liyuan to rest temporarily. He was still thinking about the similarity between Bai Jiuxiao and Heiyun Wai, and his thoughts were confused.

"Here, each person has one and wear it." The little eunuch handed out veils to everyone.

Some people began to complain: "I've heard of women hiding their faces, but this is the first time I've encountered one asking grown men like us to wear veils."

"That's right, when we go on stage to sing an opera, can't we wear it?"

The little eunuch was so frightened.

"Masters, please stop talking and wear it as you are told. Who dares to disobey the Ninth Prince's order? Is it because of an itchy skin or because he thinks his life is too long?"

Xue Gui signaled everyone to be calm and secretly handed a piece of silver to the little eunuch.

"But father-in-law, we really can't wear a veil when we are singing."

"When you're singing in an opera, don't you put oil paint on your face? What the Ninth Prince means is, don't show your true face. When you get on stage, everyone will put on oil paint."

Everyone was speechless, but they also knew how powerful Bai Jiuxiao was and did not dare to say any more.

After the little eunuch left, Ning Shiqian put on his veil, gave Xue Gui a look, and went out.

He was going to walk around and observe the environment.

As soon as I reached the corner of the corridor under the eaves, I bumped into someone.

Seeing that the other person's center of gravity was unstable and leaning straight back, he quickly reached out and grabbed the other person's wrist to hold him back.

Seeing that it was a young woman, he immediately let go after holding her steady.

"Thank you." The woman looked at him with unscrupulous eyes.

Ning Shiqian took a step back slightly.

He could tell from the other person's clothes that he must be of high status.

Wearing a goose yellow double-breasted cloud brocade skirt, the embroidery on it is palace embroidery that can only be worn by members of the royal family. What she wears on her wrists, hanging from her earlobes, and the hairpin on her head are all exquisite and luxurious jewelry.

The makeup on the face is also very delicate and bright.

"Are you here to perform in the palace?" the woman asked, tilting her head, "Why are you wearing a veil? Is there an injury on your face?"

Before Ning Shiqian could answer, she reached out and pulled off the veil from his face.

Ning Shiqian: "."

The woman looked astonished.

"The Ninth Prince asked me to wear it." Ning Shiqian frowned slightly, took the veil and put it on his face again.

Just as he was about to say goodbye, the woman grabbed his sleeve and asked, "What's your name?"

"Ning Si."

Ning Shiqian calmly took a step to the side and let the fabric slip from the woman's hands.

Seeing him like this, the woman was a little unhappy: "Do you know who I am?"

"I don't know."

"I am the tenth princess." The woman raised her chin slightly.

Ning Shiqian's eyes narrowed slightly.

It turned out to be the tenth princess Bai Shixiang.

Hearing that this man was unruly and willful, Ning Shiqian thought it was better not to provoke him, so he gave him a slight bow.

"If the tenth princess has no other instructions, I will take my leave first. It will be time to go on stage in a while, and I need to prepare."

"Why are you in a hurry? The celebration won't start until the end of the day. It's still early. You should go with me first."

"?" Ning Shiqian was slightly stunned.

"Don't worry, I won't eat you. I just want you to go to my palace. I have something to ask you."

Ning Shiqian gracefully saluted: "I apologize for not being able to obey. Just now, the Ninth Prince said that foreign men are not allowed to enter the harem. During the celebration, the harem concubines, princesses, and officials and their families will all attend, so all of us men are allowed to cover themselves with veils."

Face. If you avoid suspicion here, how can you go to the princess palace?"

Bai Shixiang made a face: "Are you using Brother Jiu to pressure me?"

"I don't dare. I'm just telling the truth."

"Do you want to resist the decree?"

"Don't dare."

"Hey!" Bai Shixiang sneered coldly, "I think you are very brave, princess!"

He said he didn't dare, but there was no trace of fear on his face.

"Just say whether you want to go or not?" Bai Shixiang frowned impatiently.

Ning Shiqian pursed his lips: "I can't go."

"This princess said you can, you can. If anything goes wrong, I will be responsible for it. What are you afraid of?"

Ning Shiqian didn't say anything anymore, and his heart had already become lively.

It would be great if he could go to the harem now. He could get familiar with the environment and see the defense situation. Most importantly, he would have someone to lead the way and take responsibility, so why not do it.

"Let's go." Bai Shixiang turned around and took the lead.

Ning Shi moved to catch up.

As soon as you enter the harem, you can feel the tight security, and patrolling guards can be seen everywhere.

Along the way, Bai Shixiang introduced him.

"This is Tingyu Tower, a place for viewing on rainy and snowy days."

"This is the Treasure Pavilion. Some treasures and rare things will be placed inside."

"This is the Yaohe Palace, where Concubine Xi, the longevity star, lives today."

"This is the Jade Inkstone Palace, where the concubine Yu lives."

Ning Shiqian listened to them one by one and kept them in mind.

Passing by the door of a particularly luxurious and elegant pavilion, Bai Shixiang immediately slowed down his steps, put his finger on his lips and made a "shh" gesture towards him.

Ning Shiqian was confused and looked at the door, Nuanxiang Pavilion.

After the two of them walked past, Bai Shixiang breathed a sigh of relief and said, "The place just now belongs to Ninth Brother. The emperor built it specifically for him. Occasionally Ninth Brother will read memorials or rest there."

Ning Shiqian said nothing and looked back at the pavilion.

It turned out to be Bai Jiuxiao's territory, no wonder he was so afraid.

"Where is the Emperor's Dragon Song Palace?" This was the first time he asked along the way.

Bai Shixiang pointed in a direction: "Over there, we won't pass there."

Ning Shiqian looked around.

In fact, he has the topographic map of the Zhao Palace, and there are their people in the palace.

However, actually walking through it is still different from looking at the pictures.

When they arrived at Bai Shixiang's Hongxiu Palace, Bai Shixiang took Ning Shiqian directly to the inner hall and backed away.

"There's no one here, it's just you and me, take off the veil." Bai Shixiang wanted to do it directly.

Ning Shiqian took a step back to avoid it and took off the veil himself.

"I wonder what the princess asked me to ask?"

"Aren't you an opera singer? Let me sing some operas for you." Bai Shixiang sat down on the short couch and looked straight at his face.

So beautiful!

She had never seen such a handsome man, just like the banished immortal in the Nine Heavens painted in the painting.

Ning Shiqian didn't expect this.

"I'm usually just a Wen Tangxing character. If the princess wants to hear a play, she can find some of the masters in our Liyuan."

"But this princess just wants to hear you sing, and you have to sing the love scenes between men and women."

Ning Shiqian: "."

"Is it possible to marry a wife and have children?" Bai Shixiang asked.

"without."

"very good."

Bai Shixiang pondered for a moment.

"How about this? You can rub my princess's hands and shoulders, and instead of singing, just tell me a love story between a man and a woman."
Chapter completed!