Princess Xian Ning's gaze fell upon Bai Shanyin and the others, her voice as clear and melodious as an oriole's song. "I heard that not long ago, the Divine Lord's Mansion suffered an unprovoked provocation from the Immeasurable Immortal Palace?"
The Bai Family members' expressions shifted slightly. Although the matter had happened over a thousand years ago, it remained a taboo and a scar upon the Bai Family. No one dared bring it up or discuss it.
Now that Princess Xian Ning of the Heavenly Court had raised it so bluntly, the Bai Family members all looked rather unpleasant.
The Bai Family Head and several others, however, caught a trace of something unusual in Princess Xian Ning's words. Their hearts skipped a beat, and the Bai Family Head cautiously said, "Nothing of the sort. It was merely a rumor."
"Some time ago, the Dao Child of the Immeasurable Immortal Palace did indeed pay us a visit, but only to engage Shanyin and the others in a Dao Discussion. There was nothing improper about it. It was not the unprovoked provocation Your Highness spoke of."
Princess Xian Ning shot the Bai Family Head a displeased glance, her voice turning colder. "Oh? Then why does that differ from what this princess uncovered? It seems someone does not hold this princess in much regard. Very good."
Cold sweat immediately beaded on the Bai Family Head's forehead. He forced a smile and said, "Please calm your anger, Princess."
Princess Xian Ning gave a cold snort and did not waste words. "The Divine Lord's Mansion is the Heavenly Court's Divine Lord's Mansion, not the Immeasurable Immortal Palace's Divine Lord's Mansion. Do you understand?"
The Bai Family Head's spine bent at once. With lowered brows and compliant eyes, he said, "Yes, yes, yes. Please give your