Qian Daoliu Was Rejected

Hearing the respectful voices outside addressing Qian Daoliu, she knew that man had arrived.

Le Ling instinctively looked toward the door.

Seeing her reaction, Bibi Dong suddenly asked with a smile, "Are you sure you don't want to see him?"

"No!!!"

Le Ling rose and walked to the window again, gazing at the bright moon hanging in the sky with mixed emotions.

Bibi Dong glanced at her once more and said, "Then I'll help you send him away. If you need anything, you can tell Nana. You can also come directly to me!"

Without turning her head, Le Ling gave a soft hum.

Bibi Dong turned to Hu Liena and said, "After the Worship Hall people leave, have someone arrange a room for Xiao Le. It isn't appropriate for her to squeeze in here with you."

"Yes, Teacher."

Hu Liena handed the two-meter-long scepter back to Bibi Dong.

After taking the scepter, Bibi Dong furrowed her brows slightly and headed for the door.

Hu Liena and the maid followed close behind.

Outside the room.

Just after Azure Luan told Qian Daoliu that Bibi Dong had arrived and was inside, they heard the door open.

Qian Daoliu lifted his eyes with slight excitement.

But when he saw that the person emerging was Bibi Dong, his expression instantly returned to normal.

"Where is Ling'er?"

"She said she doesn't want to see you! She also said she wants to stay here at the Papal Palace to help me and doesn't want to return to your Worship Hall!"

Bibi Dong looked at him with a somewhat smug expression.

The smile on Qian Daoliu's face suddenly stiffened. He took a deep breath and said, "I'll speak to her myself."

Just as he stepped forward to open the door, Bibi Dong stretched out the hand holding her scepter to block him. "Are you sure you want to go in while she's angry?!"

Qian Daoliu turned his head to look at her, somewhat displeased.

Yet Bibi Dong smiled gently. "As a woman myself, I understand her feelings somewhat. In any case, she won't be leaving the Papal Palace for now. I suggest giving her a few days to calm down."

"She's with you. Take good care of her."

With that, Qian Daoliu turned and left.

Azure Luan, Guang Ling, Qian Jun, and Jiang Mo exchanged glances. They had thought Eldest Brother would be able to take her away once he arrived.

Unexpectedly, even Eldest Brother could be put in his place!

The four followed Qian Daoliu away, and the rest of the Worship Hall guards followed behind them.

As he walked, Guang Ling said, "What a pity. We didn't get to see Eldest Brother coaxing a woman!"

Jiang Mo said quietly, "I bet Eldest Brother won't be able to hold back. He'll definitely sneak over tomorrow night. He might even climb through the window. Just imagining it is thrilling!"

Guang Ling raised a brow and gave him a meaningful look.

Azure Luan coughed. "Are you two really itching for a beating?!"

Guang Ling and Jiang Mo immediately fell silent.

Qian Jun laughed. "Third Brother, once we get back, you should help scratch that itch for them. Otherwise, if Eldest Brother does it himself, it won't be as simple as scratching an itch..."

Their voices gradually faded into the distance.

Watching their retreating figures, Bibi Dong suddenly realized that snapping back at Qian Daoliu felt rather satisfying!

She had just finished dealing with the Papal Palace's affairs and was on her way to the cultivation chamber.

On the way, she had heard a guard report that four Offerings were blocking the door to her disciple's room, so she had come to take a look.

She had not expected this visit to gain her the aid of a Heavenly Fox Spirit, and a woman Qian Daoliu cared about at that.

It seemed she could often snap back at this Great Offering in the future!!

Satisfied, Bibi Dong left her disciple's door and headed toward the cultivation chamber.

After everyone had left, Hu Liena instructed the maid beside her, "Go arrange a large room for Sister Le."

"Yes, Miss."

The maid hurried off to make the arrangements.

Hu Liena returned to the room and saw Le Ling still standing by the window.

She walked over and said, "Lord Offering and the others have left. I've already had someone arrange a room for you. It's late, and you're tired too. Get some proper rest later."

Le Ling gave a soft hum, then turned and said, "Thank you."

Hu Liena went over, linked arms with her, and smiled. "I truly feel like I get along very well with you, Sister Le. So you don't need to be polite with me in the future. Just ask if you need anything."

Speaking of needs, Le Ling remembered her plan to go into the forest to obtain a spirit ring.

She said to Hu Liena, "In a few days, I want to visit the Star Dou Great Forest to obtain a spirit ring. Could you give me a horse then?"

Hu Liena nodded. "No problem. It's only a small matter. Forget a horse—I can arrange a carriage for you directly. It's a pity I have to study at Spirit Hall Academy, or I would have gone with you."

After thinking for a moment, she added, "I'll speak to Teacher tomorrow and have someone accompany you. The forest is dangerous, and it wouldn't be safe for you to go alone, Sister."

"Alright."

Le Ling nodded with a smile, then looked back at the bright moon in the sky.

Seeing that she seemed to have something on her mind, Hu Liena did not disturb her further. She turned and went to the bathing room to wash up.

Elsewhere, in the Worship Hall.

After Qian Daoliu returned to the main hall, he summoned Steward Yao.

"Arrange for a capable maid to go to the Papal Palace and look after Ling'er."

Steward Yao thought for a moment. "I heard that a maid named A Jian is Miss Le Ling's friend. How about arranging for her to go to the Papal Palace?"

Qian Daoliu gave a hum. "Also, go check the room where she was staying later. If any of her belongings are there, send them to her tomorrow. In the future, visit the Papal Palace more often when you have time and see how Ling'er is doing. She doesn't want to see me, but I want to know what is happening with her."

"Yes, my lord."

Steward Yao answered.

Afterward, Qian Daoliu instructed Steward Yao on what to prepare according to Le Ling's former preferences.

As Steward Yao listened to his master, he sighed inwardly.

After following his master for so many years, this was truly the first time he had heard him make such detailed arrangements for a woman.

It seemed his master truly cared deeply about Miss Le Ling!

Once Qian Daoliu had finished his instructions, Steward Yao immediately left the main hall to arrange the items that would be sent to Le Ling the next day.

The next day.

Early in the morning, Hu Liena went to find her teacher and told her that Le Ling planned to visit the Star Dou Great Forest in a few days to obtain a spirit ring.

After hearing this, Bibi Dong said, "Then have Elder Chrysanthemum accompany Xiao Le on the trip. Arrange a carriage to take them there."

"Alright, I'll go find Grandpa Chrysanthemum and tell him about it right away."

Having received her teacher's approval, Hu Liena happily ran off to find Chrysanthemum Douluo, Yue Guan.

Watching her sixteen-year-old disciple behave like a little girl, without even a trace of proper poise, Bibi Dong helplessly shook her head.

Le Ling, on the other hand, was graceful and dignified, with an air of nobility. No wonder Qian Daoliu liked her so much!

Elsewhere.

Le Ling had just gotten up in her new room at the Papal Palace when someone knocked on the door.

She put on an outer robe and went to open it.

The door opened.

She saw Steward Yao standing outside with A Jian behind him, as well as two servants carrying a large chest.

Steward Yao smiled warmly. "Good morning, Miss Le Ling!"

The moment Le Ling saw him, she thought of that awful man. Thinking of that awful man reminded her of what she had heard last night—that he had a son.

Her inexplicable anger flared up again. With a smack, she slammed the door shut in fury!

Steward Yao's elderly smiling face instantly froze.

He roared inwardly, My lord! Your Ling'er has such a fiery temper. How am I supposed to coax her!!

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