After scrutinizing him for a while, the crow-skinned, crane-haired Nie Xiaoqian asked, "Are you ready?"
This baffling question left Yue Qianchou momentarily stunned. Only after Da Minglun secretly nudged him did he realize she was asking whether the tune he planned to present as a gift was ready. He immediately answered modestly, "It's ready. I'm just afraid it may not be fit to show anyone."
Nie Xiaoqian asked no further questions. She casually crushed a jade talisman, and before long, a streak of light flew over from afar. A middle-aged woman in graceful green gauze, unsmiling and solemn, landed before them. She walked over with measured steps and cupped her hands toward the two of them. "Greetings, Chief Steward."
Yue Qianchou glanced at her, unable to suppress his curiosity. Everyone he had seen since entering the Land of Ultimate Bliss had worn golden robes, yet here in the Immortal Palace, he had encountered a woman dressed so differently. He secretly transmitted his voice to Da Minglun. "Who is this woman?"
Standing to one side with his hands folded before his abdomen, Da Minglun replied by voice transmission, "Her name is Qing Niang. She is responsible for arranging dances and music for the Immortal Emperor's amusement. Since she often dances, she is probably the only person in the Immortal Palace who does not need to wear a Golden Thread Robe at all times like we do."
"Qing Niang! This is Yue Qianchou. This concerns the Immortal Emperor's wedding celebration, so examine him carefully! Don't let him make a laughingstock of us before the world." Chief Steward Nie jerked her chin at Yue Qianchou.
"Here?" Qing Niang swept a cool gaze over the surroundings. Her tone was indifferent, and neither her words nor manner seemed as respectful toward Nie Xiaoqian as Da