Call My Name!

"Master, master, that male human is here."

A Little White Fox with Beast Ear Girl hopped happily in to report, her big, bright eyes full of curiosity.

Upon hearing the maid's report, Bai Jiu Yi's delicate body trembled slightly. Her mind was already wandering, and the ink-stained brush drew a large horizontal line on the Xuan Paper.

"I understand, let him in."

Forcibly suppressing the complex thoughts in her heart, Bai Jiu Yi said calmly, her expression remaining unchanged.

"Yes, Master."

"Qi Qi, wait a minute."

"Hmm? Is there anything else you need, Master?"

"I..." The woman bit her red lips, a slight blush finally appearing on her face. "Never mind, it's alright, let him in."

"Yes, Master."

Watching the Little White Fox, barely fifteen years old and raised under her protection since childhood, happily hop down, the woman sighed softly.

I actually wanted to ask her how she looked now, whether it was ugly...

When did I become like those women in the mortal world...?

After Qi Qi left, the woman stood up, wearing a long, flowing, violet-colored dress with painted hibiscus patterns, a fitted waist, and fluttering sleeves. Her long hair was still simply tied up with a clean bamboo stick.

Her silvery-white hair cascaded down the bamboo skewer like Silver River, and her eyes, which seemed to speak volumes, seemed to hold the stars.

It seems that for a woman, all worldly adornments are superfluous; her beauty is the most perfect thing in the world.

Unfortunately, it was once again covered by a light veil.

"Your Majesty Bai."

Upon entering the Imperial Study, Jiang Lin bowed respectfully.

The layout and decoration of the Imperial Study were similar to what Jiang Lin had seen in period dramas in his previous life, with gold as the main color.

It seems that in any world, gold symbolizes nobility and is an essential item for imperial decoration.

However, unlike those dragon and phoenix patterns, the Imperial Study mostly uses tassel designs, and even if there are pictures and texts, they are mainly about foxes.

Moreover, the imperial Imperial Study, predominantly decorated in gold with touches of silver, adds a softer feel to the space.

However, the faint fragrance emanating from the Imperial Study always required Jiang Lin to be distracted to resist it, otherwise he would easily become intoxicated.

Fortunately, I've been smelling it every day in the room these past few days, so I've developed some resistance to it.

Is there something you need?

Looking at Jiang Lin, although the little deer in Bai Jiu Yi's chest seemed about to jump out of her throat at any moment, the girl's expression remained indifferent.

Even the girl was somewhat annoyed.

Why can't I be a little gentler...?

But soon, the girl became Xiao Xiao annoyed with herself for her earlier thoughts.

Why should I be the one to be gentle? He was the one who forgot about me first!

But then the girl felt remorseful for her past actions towards Jiang Lin...

In short, Jiang Lin would never understand a girl's thoughts...

"Well, I appreciate White Country Ruler's kindness, but there's no need for Girl Bai to take care of me."

"Um?"

Bai Jiu Yi was slightly taken aback, but quickly understood the reason.

As expected, Bai Ling misunderstood her meaning.

"I only asked Bai Ling to take care of you, in case your injuries worsened. I didn't mean anything else. It seems that little girl Ge misunderstood."

But soon, Bai Jiu Yi raised her head and looked directly at Jiang Lin, even with a hint of nervousness.

"Could it be that you and Bai Ling have already...?"

"No! I am innocent! The White Country Ruler has the Mind Reading, so he naturally knows whether I am telling the truth or not."

Jiang Lin Jiang Lin denied it, because just a moment ago, he felt that boundless killing intent, which seemed to condense into the shape of Vegetable Knife, about to slash at him.

"I haven't said anything yet." Bai Jiu Yi turned around. "I don't want to see your heart, and even if what happens between you and Bai Ling, I won't say anything (I only killed you)."

Looking at the woman's graceful back as she turned away from him, Jiang Lin was speechless for a moment. He felt that this girl was a little hypocritical, and also Xiao Xiao... cute?

"Did Young Master Jiang come here just to say these things?"

Looking at Jiang Lin, the girl felt a Xiao Xiao disappointed, but also a Xiao Xiao happy.

Disappointingly, after saying all that, it seemed he was about to leave again.

Fortunately, he and Bai Ling are innocent; otherwise, it would have been a real headache.

There are still some things to do.

Jiang Lin actually wanted to ask, "Am I your Love Tribulation?"

But the words got stuck in my throat.

Isn't this the same as directly asking your prettiest classmate, "Do you like me?"

That's so typical of a straight man.

Furthermore, it's best not to ask before you regain your memories; otherwise, if you take the initiative to break the ice, the relationship between the two of you will likely become very awkward.

"Senior Bai and I reached an agreement before he left."

"Master?"

"Yes, I will not leave the White Empire until I reach the Golden Core Realm, and I will do my best to assist the White Country Ruler in pacifying the feudal lords of the White Empire. Of course, I have no confidence, and the White Country Ruler had better not have too high expectations."

Bai Jiu Yi shook her head:

"Those clowns are a lot of trouble, but I can handle them. I don't need your help, however..."

Are you really... not going anywhere before reaching the Golden Core Realm?

Bai Jiu Yi raised her eyes and looked at Jiang Lin.

In those crystal-clear eyes, there seemed to be a hint of expectation and pleading, and even a Xiao Xiao joy.

With just one glance, the emotions contained in their eyes made Jiang Lin turn his head away, as if if he looked any longer, he would be completely captivated, and he probably wouldn't want to leave, let alone stay before reaching the Golden Core Realm.

It wasn't that I was being lewd and lusting after someone's body; rather, it was the way she possessed a captivating charm, a queen-like aura, and even a girlish demeanor—a perfect blend that was simply irresistible.

"Your Majesty, rest assured, I, Jiang Lin, still uphold the spirit of contracts. However, during my breakthrough period, could Your Majesty help me gather information about my senior sister in the Sword Sect and Miss Mo Li in the Demon Race World?"

In exchange, I can grant the king one request that is within my power.

"Are they really that important to you? Important enough that you'd grant me a single request, even an unreasonable one?"

Looking at Jiang Lin, a faint sadness flashed in the girl's eyes.

"Yes. It's very important."

This time, Jiang Lin did not look away, but stared directly into her eyes.

"I see..."

Bai Jiu Yi raised her lotus-root-like arm, which was as white as jade, and slowly straightened her index finger, pointing it at Jiang Lin.

I want you to... call my name!

"Um?"

"Stop calling me 'Lord'!"

As if in a fit of pique, the girl's eyes flickered slightly.

Call me Jiu Yi! Now and always!