During her birthday, Jin Lingfeng spoke well of Bibi Dong to help them reconcile. Coupled with the current matter of the "gift," Qian Renxue knew they must have colluded beforehand, but she didn't expose them...
About ten minutes later, the doors of the Papal Palace opened again.
Jin Lingfeng and Qian Renxue turned around and saw a young woman in a short palace dress with a white veil on her cheeks approaching.
The simple palace dress accentuated the woman's tall, perfect figure, exuding a unique charm.
Her long legs, wrapped in flesh-colored stockings, were slender and free of any excess fat, truly perfect. Her chest and alluring figure were enough to make any woman in the world pale in comparison.
The woman's incredibly beautiful face was covered by a white veil. Although her features were hidden, her curved willow eyebrows and joyful, beautiful eyes revealed that her cheeks were flushed with deep happiness...
"Jin Lingfeng, Xue'er, let's go."
Bibi Dong came before them and spoke slowly.
"Mm... alright, Your Holiness."
"Xue'er, let's go."
Jin Lingfeng was stunned by Bibi Dong's current appearance. He snapped back to reality and gently said to Qian Renxue beside him.
Qian Renxue nodded slightly. After changing out of her Pope's robe, Bibi Dong seemed much more approachable, no longer creating a sense of distance, making her feel very comfortable...
And so, Jin Lingfeng held his beloved girl Qian Renxue's hand on his left and Bibi Dong walked beside him on the right.
The three walked side by side, leaving the Papal Palace for the temple fair on the east side of Martial Soul City, drawing countless onlookers...
They walked in silence, each lost in their own thoughts.
Bibi Dong, while seemingly looking around, was actually focused on her daughter, Qian Renxue.
With two beauties on either side, Jin Lingfeng was trying hard to figure out how to get them to reconcile.
Qian Renxue knew Bibi Dong was constantly stealing glances at her. While excited, she also felt flustered and could only turn her head away, gazing aimlessly.
For a moment, the atmosphere became extremely delicate, with no one daring to break the quietude.
Suddenly, Qian Renxue grabbed Jin Lingfeng's hand and ran to the left.
She exclaimed excitedly:
"Lingfeng, look!"
"It's candied hawthorn! Let's go!"
"Xue'er, slow down..."
Jin Lingfeng followed, secretly exchanging a glance with Bibi Dong behind them.
Bibi Dong understood, her gaze falling on the candied hawthorns in the distant vendor's hand, secretly noting that her daughter liked these things.
"Boss, three skewers of candied hawthorn, please."
"Coming right up, sir, here you go."
"My candied hawthorn is authentic. I guarantee you'll come back for more after trying it!"
The vendor, a middle-aged man, recognized their unusual status and said excitedly.
Jin Lingfeng paid, and Qian Renxue snatched one of the candied hawthorns, happily taking small bites, completely relaxed and incredibly cute.
Jin Lingfeng quickly whispered:
"Xue'er, give this candied hawthorn to His Holiness."
Qian Renxue paused her eating, her gaze becoming tense and complicated again.
But meeting the boy's encouraging gaze, she hesitated for a long time before nodding heavily. She picked up the candied hawthorn, approached Bibi Dong with her head down, gritted her teeth, and said shyly, "Here..."
"Xue'er, thank you."
Bibi Dong smiled excitedly, extended her right hand, and took the candied hawthorn her daughter offered.
Then, she slightly lifted her veil and took small bites, as if it were the most delicious thing in the world.
Qian Renxue looked up and saw Bibi Dong eating the candied hawthorn she had given her. An indescribable joy surged in her heart, feeling a rare warmth...
Beside them, Jin Lingfeng watched the scene and smiled genuinely.
Thanks to Qian Daoliu's well-intentioned lie, Qian Renxue's hatred for Bibi Dong had dissipated.
He could see that although the little girl was shy, she truly wished to acknowledge Bibi Dong. He just needed to guide her well and fan the flames...
At this moment, Qian Renxue noticed a detestable fellow beside her who kept smirking, and she became enraged.
"Laugh, I'll let you laugh!"
"What's so funny, hmph!"
Qian Renxue put her hands on her hips and aggressively approached Jin Lingfeng. She raised her right foot and stomped her high heel hard on his shoe.
"Hiss!"
"Xue'er, are you trying to murder your future husband!"
"Let go quickly, it hurts, it hurts..."
Jin Lingfeng felt like crying but had no tears, shouting in pain.
Qian Renxue's cheeks flushed slightly as she grinned triumphantly, snatching the hawthorn candy on a stick that Jin Lingfeng had already taken a bite from and happily munching on it.
Jin Lingfeng looked at the heel mark left on his white shoes, feeling incredibly wronged.
But when he saw Bibi Dong's grateful gaze, he instantly felt that all the suffering he endured was worth it...
"Xue'er, call... Aunt Dong'er. Let's go take a look over there."
After a long while, Jin Lingfeng said, holding the young girl's delicate hand, only to find Bibi Dong looking at him with a resentful gaze.
He couldn't help it. If he called Bibi Dong "Your Excellency the Pope" in public, it would expose her identity. He couldn't possibly call her "Sister Dong'er," especially with Qian Renxue present.
"Let's go, Lingfeng."
Qian Renxue was in a good mood and said with a smile.
Bibi Dong nodded and said, "Okay."
Immediately after, Jin Lingfeng deliberately took Qian Renxue's hand on his right side, making her walk next to Bibi Dong.
For a moment, both of their expressions were extremely unnatural, and the atmosphere became oppressive again.
Qian Renxue shot a hateful glare at the detestable guy beside her, knowing he had done it on purpose.
But when Qian Renxue turned her head, wanting to steal a glance at Bibi Dong, she found the other woman staring intently at her, joy flowing in her beautiful eyes.
Instantly, the gazes of the two women met, and Jin Lingfeng also became nervous.
Fortunately, their gazes met and parted quickly. Although it was very brief, there was a hint of warmth and tranquility within it...
Today was the grand temple fair held once every three years in Martial Soul City, and it was very lively.
On both sides of the street, various vendors had already set up their stalls. Pedestrians came and went, sightseeing and enjoying themselves, forming a sea of people.
Dragon dances, lion dances, acrobatics, delicious food – all sorts of interesting things were available.
After an hour of playing, Qian Renxue had completely let go. Apart from not speaking, her eyes could now calmly meet Bibi Dong's.
Soon, the three of them arrived in front of a carving workshop.
"Boss, I'll take this pair of wooden bracelets."
"Please engrave them for me. The price is not an issue."
Jin Lingfeng picked up a pair of wooden bracelets from the stall and showed them to Qian Renxue, asking with a smile.
The boss was overjoyed, realizing he had encountered a wealthy customer today, and said obsequiously:
"Esteemed customer, what would you like engraved?"
Jin Lingfeng handed over the wooden bracelets and said:
"On this pair of wooden bracelets, engrave the character 'Xue' on one."
"And engrave the character 'Feng' on the other. Please do it as quickly as possible. We'll wait here."
The boss excitedly gestured, brought over chairs, and said:
"Esteemed guests, please sit and rest for a moment."
"I'll engrave them for you. It should take about ten to fifteen minutes."
Immediately after, Jin Lingfeng and Qian Renxue sat side by side, while Bibi Dong sat opposite them, gazing at them with a smile.
"Xue'er, let these wooden bracelets be our love tokens."
"I'll wear one, and you'll wear one. I want you to remember me forever."
Jin Lingfeng cupped the young girl's delicate hand in his palm, speaking affectionately as he looked into her eyes.
Qian Renxue's cheeks turned red. She glanced at Bibi Dong opposite them and gave him a glare:
"Hmph, you think a wooden bracelet can buy me over? I don't care for it!"
"Besides, I don't like you, you annoying guy!"
Qian Renxue pouted unhappily, but her eyes clearly held joy and a hint of shyness...
Jin Lingfeng chuckled, then stretched out his large hand and put his arm around the young girl's shoulders, saying in a domineering tone:
"Xue'er, that's not up to you."
"You have to wear the wooden bracelet later, and you can never take it off for the rest of your life!"
Qian Renxue's cheeks were flushed, and she looked displeased, but her heart was secretly delighted, with a hint of anticipation...
Not long after, the engraved wooden bracelets were brought out. Jin Lingfeng paid two Gold Soul Coins, and the boss immediately beamed with excitement.
"Xue'er, come, let me put on the wooden bracelet for you."
Jin Lingfeng said softly, holding one wooden bracelet in his hand and the young girl's delicate hand in the other.
Qian Renxue's cheeks were as red as blood, her eyes full of spring, and she was extremely shy. At this moment, her heart was pounding like a little deer.
She struggled a little, but eventually, she complied and let Jin Lingfeng put on the wooden bracelet engraved with the character "Feng." A happy smile curved her thin lips.
The simple wooden bracelets, without grand vows or sweet nothings, touched the young girl's heart. She silently vowed to protect him for a lifetime
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