Chapter 193 - Is It Funny That the Reincarnated Senior Sister Is Also Being Pursued?

After spending a few days in Changning Palace and feeling better, Mu Xing He returned to the Mu Residence, while Bai Lian once again arrived at the Weiyang Palace. During these days, she learned a lot about the palace from the prince's guard at Changning Palace. For example, the news that the Weiyang Palace harbored a malicious spirit intending to harm the princess had spread, angering the emperor. He lashed out at the director of the Demon Suppression Bureau in court and specially dispatched palace guards to protect Xiao Wei Yang. At this moment, there were many tough guards surrounding the Weiyang Palace. Although their cultivation individually did not exceed the Phoenix Initiate stage, their combined presence emitted an imposing aura comparable to a storm, making it nearly impossible for anyone, not even an assassin, to enter under their vigilant watch. In addition to the palace guards, Bai Lian also saw many members of the Demon Suppression Bureau. Obviously, they didn't care much about demonic incidents in the capital, but an attempt on the princess's life was a disgrace to them. Especially when the director was reprimanded by the emperor and subsequently reassigned out of the capital, it seemed like a promotion but was actually a demotion. Bai Lian couldn't help but sigh. In her past life, when she played games and wanted information from those guards, she had to either spend money to improve their favor or exhaustively complete tasks. Now, as a girl, every time she opened her mouth, the guards would spill out everything they knew. It seemed that being attractive came with privileges. Of course, those guards were ultimately only the prince's attendants, and even if she emptied them, they wouldn't provide much useful information. If she truly wanted valuable information, she would have to go after the people in the palace. "I am from the Taihua Sword Sect, Bai Lian, a friend of the princess. I kindly request the military officer to inform the princess of my arrival." Bai Lian approached the gate of the Weiyang Palace and greeted the palace guard stationed there. In fact, when she appeared, the palace guard at the gate had already taken notice of her. After all, even in the palace, they hadn't seen anyone as good-looking as Bai Lian. Perhaps only the empress could compare. Thinking this, the guard's attitude naturally softened, losing its forbidding demeanor. "Bai Lian, the princess specifically instructed that if you came, you should come in directly without the need to report," he said with a smile. "I see. Thank you," Bai Lian bowed again, then, under the watchful eyes of the palace guard, she entered the Weiyang Palace. After Bai Lian entered the Weiyang Palace, a very young attendant came up to the guard. "Boss, that is the famous Bai Lian Immortal? Truly worthy of the title," he said, his eyes full of longing. "If I could marry her, it would be worth dying for!" he exclaimed. "Get lost!" the guard who let Bai Lian through immediately waved dismissively. "Bai Lian Immortal not only is a disciple of the Taihua Sword Sect, a big shot at the Tengyun level, but she has also captured the malicious spirit and secured the princess's safety. Even the emperor is preparing to reward her. You, a little novice, thinking about making a move on her? It's like a toad wishing to eat swan meat." "Uh... then can't I even dream?" the young guard asked. "Stop dreaming," the older guard said. "Haven't you heard? There are rumors in the streets that the Princess Weiyang actually has a penchant for Bai Lian Immortal and is infatuated with her. There are even portraits of Bai Lian Immortal hanging in her study. If you dare have designs on the object of the princess's affection, I suppose your days as a palace guard are numbered." "What?!?" Bai Lian felt a significant change in attitude from the palace servants in the Weiyang Palace. When she first arrived, they were still quite distant, but this time, it was as if she had returned to her own home. Upon entering, a young maid approached her. "Miss Bai, you've arrived. Ming Zhao and Bao Qin are waiting for you in the side hall." Though Ming Zhao and Bao Qin were still young, they had been with Xiao Wei Yang since childhood and were her personal maids. Therefore, regardless of their age, the servants in Weiyang Palace referred to them as older sisters. Bai Lian was puzzled as to why the maid would take her to see Ming Zhao and Bao Qin first, rather than Xiao Wei Yang. Nevertheless, she nodded and said, "Alright, please lead the way." "Of course, of course. Please follow me, Miss Bai," the maid said with a light laugh, stealing several glances and wearing a smile that seemed to conceal something mischievous. The feeling was similar to the attitudes of the palace maids toward her in her previous life after she and Xiao Wei Yang had established their relationship and she had become the princess's spouse. But in this life, she had only known Wei Yang for a short time. Why would things be this way? It's so strange. Without much further thought, Bai Lian soon followed the maid to the side hall, where Ming Zhao and Bao Qin were indeed waiting for her. "Bai Sister, you're here," Bao Qin said with a grin, leaning on Bai Lian's arm. Bai Lian ruffled her head and asked, "Bao Qin, where's the princess?" "You can't see the princess just yet," Ming Zhao lightly smiled. "Is your visit this time to learn how to be a maidservant? That's why the lesson begins when you meet the princess." "But," she continued, rubbing her chin and giving Bai Lian a once-over, "your current appearance is really not quite appropriate, especially the clothes. It's like something a wanderer would wear." "Is there something wrong with the clothes?" Bai Lian bowed her head. Even though she had been living as a girl for almost four years, she still hadn't gotten used to the cool and fluttering sensation when wearing a skirt. Therefore, she rarely wore the traditional wide-sleeved garments. The outfit she was currently wearing was predominantly moon-white in color, resembling a dress but with a separate skirt and loose pants underneath. Moreover, the fabric at the wrists was tied with strips of cloth. This style not only maintained the appearance but also didn't obstruct her movements while practicing swordplay, thus earning favor among female disciples of the sect. "Of course, there's a problem!" Ming Zhao retorted. "Look at these sleeves and the skirt. And underneath, you are wearing pants! How can you call it a skirt?" "But such clothing offers more convenience in movement," Bai Lian began to explain instinctively. But Ming Zhao put her hands on her hips and said, "Bai Miss, you're entering the palace this time. You won't have to fight or do any work. Where's the need for convenience in movement? When you replace the maidservants and accompany the princess into the palace, you're representing the princess's reputation in front of other princes and princesses. You can't casually wear these clothes." "Come, let me take you to change your clothes," she said, pulling Bai Lian into the side hall without hesitation. "Alright alright, I'll change," Bai Lian sighed as she was unexpectedly dragged into the room. "If wearing a skirt helps the plan, then I'll sacrifice myself!" It's just a skirt, after all, and it doesn't make me any lesser. I'll consider it a selfless sacrifice for the greater good!