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In the Flower Hall of Ouyang Xuan's Mansion, the Bai Ethnic Group was gathered around the Bright White Stone, while outside the Xuan Shi Mansion, the guards beside the Five Elders were in a state of chaos.
"The Legitimate Young Lady is seriously injured and unconscious; we should quickly call for the Elders to take a look."
"But this isn't Dream Nation; the National Guardian Mystic Master Manor isn't so easy to enter..."
"What do you suggest we do then?"
"…"
A group of guards was driving a carriage, inside which was Baike, who had been transported from the Millennium Ruins and was still in a coma. They had not found the Five Elders at the tavern, leaving the guards at a loss for what to do. This led them to arrive at the entrance of Ouyang Xuan's Mansion, yet they still could not come up with a concrete plan.
During this trip from the Bai Clan to the Capital of the Departed Nation, these guards had sensed something unusual about the Five Elders, making them hesitant to make any rash decisions. Just as they were in doubt, a young attendant from the mansion peeked out from a side door and asked loudly, "Who are you? Why are you making noise outside the gate?"
At first glance, it was clear that these people were not from Exiled Nation; their clothing differed significantly from that of Exiled Nation residents. The attendant's cautiousness was understandable. Seeing someone had come out, the leading guard felt relieved and quickly stepped forward, cupping his fists in greeting. "Young brother, we are from Dream Nation's Bai Clan. We heard that our Five Elders are visiting your esteemed residence. May I ask if you could convey our urgent request to see an Elder?"
Upon hearing that they were from Dream Nation's Bai Clan, the attendant's eyes lit up. He recalled that the recently returned Matriarch also bore the surname Bai, and indeed several elders had just visited. It seemed these individuals were not merely trying to ingratiate themselves. Therefore, he glanced back at the carriage and asked, "Who is in that carriage? If I go in to convey your message and Matriarch asks about it, I need to have an answer."
The attendant was quite clever; with just one glance, he noted the number of guards and their positions clearly indicated they were protecting that carriage. It suggested that whoever was inside held a significant status, prompting him to ask another question out of caution.
The guards were momentarily taken aback. Inside the carriage was the Bai Clan's Legitimate Young Lady, of noble status and currently unconscious. Was it appropriate to reveal her identity at this moment?
"Big Brother, what are you hesitating for? This is a critical time," a guard stepped forward and cupped his hands towards the young servant, saying, "I won't hide it from you. Inside the carriage is our Bai Clan's Legitimate Young Lady. We have come to seek an audience with the Five Elders. Please relay this quickly."
"Alright, wait here," the young servant replied and closed the door behind him, quickly making his way to the study. At this moment, the master should be in the study; he needed to inform him first.
Before long, Ouyang Hao arrived at the entrance under the guidance of the young servant. Although he knew there were many guards outside, he did not bring anyone with him. He trusted that these guards would not dare to cause trouble at Ouyang Xuan's Mansion, so he instructed the young servant to open the door.
When the guards outside saw the door open, they knew their request had hope, and their faces lit up with joy.
"You are from the Bai Ethnic Group?" Ouyang Hao stood at the entrance with a commanding presence that made it feel as if he could single-handedly block a thousand men, causing those guards who wanted to rush in to halt in their tracks.
The leading guard was perceptive; he could tell that the person before him held a significant status in Ouyang Xuan's Mansion. He approached politely and said, "I am the White Clan Guard Captain. We have urgent matters to discuss with Elder of the Bai Clan. I hope you can facilitate this."
"Impudent! What do you mean by 'brother'? This is Guardian Mystic Lord Ouyang!" The young servant reprimanded from the side. Although these people were polite, their titles were somewhat chaotic.
Ouyang Hao raised his hand and said, "No need for that. You seek an audience with the Bai Clan's Five Elders?"
"Exactly." The guard did not expect Ouyang Hao to come out personally; he had thought it would be someone like a Chief Steward. He realized he had underestimated him. The imposing aura was indeed rare in the Capital of the Departed Nation; no wonder it was Ouyang Hao.
"The Five Elders are currently in Flower Hall discussing matters with Madam Bai. I have already sent someone to relay your message; please follow me," Ouyang Hao said, glancing subtly at the carriage. Was this really the rumored Legitimate Daughter of the Bai Clan? Hmph, although he looked down on that position, he still felt a twinge of concern about it.
"Thank you, Lord Ouyang. But what about this carriage..." The guard glanced awkwardly at the carriage. Given their status in Dream Nation, it would be a trivial matter to drive it directly into a residence. However, this was not just any residence but rather the National Guardian Mystic Master Manor in the Capital of the Departed Nation. If they were not allowed entry, there was nothing they could do.
"The carriage cannot enter; it must be parked at the side entrance," the young servant stole a glance at Ouyang Hao's reaction and seeing that he did not speak up gave him more courage to continue, "This is not your Dream Nation's Bai residence; our master coming out has already given you great face. Don't overstep your bounds."
The guard forced a smile and said, "Lord Ouyang, we really have no choice. The Legitimate Young Lady, she... she is currently unconscious, so..."
"Oh?" It wasn't the first time someone had been teleported out of the Millennium Ruins, and no one had ever been unconscious. It seemed that there were clues to be found regarding this Legitimate Daughter of the Bai Clan. Ouyang Hao appeared to be pondering, but in reality, he already had a plan in mind.
Seeing him silent, the guard grew anxious again. "We ask you, Lord Ouyang, to please help us out. We can bring the carriage in through the back entrance; it will not cause you any trouble at all."
Claiming it wouldn't cause any trouble was unreasonable since bringing a carriage into Xuan Shi Mansion itself was a tall order. However, since Ouyang Hao had already made up his mind, he didn't care much about such details; he wasn't a stubborn person. He sighed and said, "For Madam Bai's sake, I'll make an exception this once. Xiao Si, take them in through the back entrance."
After saying this, Ouyang Hao turned and left, his hands clasped behind his back. The large gate of Xuan Shi Mansion closed once more behind him.
The doorman named Xiao Si waved his hand to signal the group to follow him to the back entrance.
"Big Brother, this Ouyang Hao really is..."
"Shut up!" The leader of the guards glanced at the doorman walking ahead. Although he was just a doorman, his light-footedness indicated that he was skilled in martial arts. It was better not to voice complaints in front of him. "Lord Ouyang has already made an exception; don't be ungrateful."
Despite saying this, he felt troubled inside. They couldn't enter through the main gate and had to use the back entrance instead. If the Legitimate Young Lady found out about this, who knows how furious she would be? The prestigious Bai Clan had come to Exiled Nation and couldn't even enter through the front door—sigh... (To be continued.)
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