Chapter 159 - Is It Funny That the Reincarnated Senior Sister Is Also Being Pursued?

Xiao Wei Yang carefully held the stockings worn by Bai Lian and looked around as if stealing a glance. After confirming that there was no one around, she slowly brought the stockings to her nose and gently took a sniff. She then closed her eyes in comfort. It is indeed this kind of fragrance! It belongs exclusively to Sister Bai, with a faint citrus scent that is elegant and sweet, refreshing and irresistible. I really want to smell more... "Princess, Bao Qin is here to see you." Xiao Wei Yang suddenly woke up and quickly hid the stockings in her bosom with unprecedented speed. Her pretty face turned red, feeling shocked by her own actions. Xiao Wei Yang, what on earth are you doing? As the princess of the Great Xia Dynasty, the former empress, and the woman with the highest status in the world, how could you do such a thing to the stockings worn by Sister Bai? Are you a pervert?! She deeply breathed in, suppressing the embarrassment and said lightly, "Bao Qin, come in." "Yes." Bao Qin entered the room. "Princess, where's Sister Bai?" Her subconscious search in the chamber left her feeling somewhat lost as she couldn't find Bai Lian's figure. Although she hadn't known Bai Lian for long, the lady, akin to a rare flower, had made a profound impression on her young heart. Seeing Bao Qin's dejection, Xiao Wei Yang couldn't help but sneer. Mingzhao and Bao Qin had been her close maidservants since childhood, and from her past life, the three of them had grown together until the end. How could she not see through Bao Qin's thoughts? Calling Bai Lian "Sister Bai" more intimately than she did! Humph, how annoying her mentor is. It was understandable when she was a man in her past life and liked to tease Bao Qin, but now, even as a woman, she couldn't resist. She truly was a fickle fox spirit! However, a servant is still a servant. Could Bao Qin really vie with her, their mistress? Too early for that! "Sister Lian went to assist the guards in chasing the deranged demon and left earlier." She said calmly. "You little girl, don't keep thinking about Sister's distant presence. Speak up." "Oh." Bao Qin scratched her head. Although Bao Qin's mind was comprised of eighty percent food, the remaining twenty percent could still sense Xiao Wei Yang's almost overflowing jealousy. Odd, why would the princess be jealous? And when Bao Qin entered the room, the princess's face was also flushed. What could she have been doing in the room? She used to complain to Bao Qin about how bad Sister Bai was, so had the princess really been bribed by Sister Bai's delicious treats? How vexing, she was increasingly curious. What delicious treat did Sister Bai use to bribe the princess? Bao Qin also wanted to taste it! Despite her thoughts, Bao Qin, who had served as the princess's maid for so long, still understood the urgency of the matter. Shaking off her jumbled thoughts, she bowed and said, "Princess, the envoy from the Star Moon Sect, Tang Mu Lian, seeks an audience." "Him?" Xiao Wei Yang wrinkled her brows upon hearing this. Not long after her rebirth, this man claiming to be an envoy from the Star Moon Sect came to find her, hoping to cooperate with her. However, as the empress, she held deep enmity towards the cult. How could she possibly collaborate with these rats of the underworld? She immediately ordered the guards to arrest him. If he hadn't escaped quickly, he might have been in prison by now. Unexpectedly, not only did he escape, he dared to return. Moreover, he appeared at a crucial moment when the deranged demon was exposed and fled. According to Sister Bai, the rosary that appeared when the deranged demon escaped was clearly a method of the Esoteric Sect. What role did the Star Moon Sect play in this? Narrowing her phoenix eyes, she said, "Bao Qin, let him wait in the side hall." "Yes, Your Highness." Bao Qin nodded and then retreated. After pondering for a moment, Xiao Wei Yang carefully tucked Bai Lian's stockings under her pillow and changed into a luxurious robe before heading to the side hall for the meeting. Regardless of his intentions, his appearance at this time clearly indicated that he knew something. She was not just a vase; even with Sister Lian there, she wouldn’t just sit idly by. In the side hall, she saw a slender and tall figure, with long hair tied into a ponytail, sitting elegantly on a chair sipping tea, exuding a refined air. He had a half-face mask engraved with a star chart, revealing only a slightly effeminate chin and lips, which did not seem strange but added a touch of mystery to him. Even the young serving girl beside him couldn't help but be dazzled. Xiao Wei Yang snorted inwardly. Such an affected act. This envoy, Tang Mu Lian, although not an unusual name, seemed to make her uncomfortable for some reason, giving her an inexplicable sense of danger. So, she never displayed a hint of goodwill towards Tang Mu Lian. Tang Mu Lian noticed her arrival, set down his teacup, and stood up with a smile playing at the corner of his mouth, "Your Highness, we meet again." His voice was gentle, sounding like a noble scion, making it hard to believe that he belonged to the cult. "Hmph, how dare you, a rat, return? Aren't you afraid that I, the princess, would call upon the demon-slaying division to throw you into prison?" Xiao Wei Yang crossed her arms and spoke coldly. "I believe Your Highness is not the kind of person who can't distinguish priorities," Tang Mu Lian replied. "I trust that Your Highness still recalls our discussion of cooperation from our previous encounter. We have come sincerely this time, hoping that Your Highness can sense it as well." "That matter would be beneficial to Your Highness, to the Great Xia Dynasty, and to the people. Why stick to one’s status? As the saying goes, there are no eternal friends, only eternal interests. Even if we are of the cult, aren't we?" "Haha, you seem quite familiar with me," Xiao Wei Yang chuckled lightly. "But don't take me for a fool," her smile vanished in an instant. "What's beneficial to me, to the Great Xia Dynasty, and to the people, will definitely not come for free," she remarked. "All things have pros and cons; if there are benefits, there must be harm as well. In the end, who will suffer? Certainly not you of the Star Moon Sect, prepared to make sacrifices to convert and save the people, right?" "Naturally, it's not us from the Star Moon Sect," Tang Mu Lian seemed to have anticipated her question, smiling. "The one who will bear the loss is right here in the capital, and it will bring joy to Your Highness. There's someone in the capital who will bear the loss, and I believe Your Highness will be pleased about it." Someone in the capital will bear the loss, and it will bring joy to her...? Xiao Wei Yang was momentarily stunned but then thought of a possible scenario. "Are you planning to target the Esoteric Sect?"