Bai Guyue waved his hand dismissively.
"Don't act like you've never seen the world. If you hadn't pushed me so hard, I would never have promised those terms."
Bibi Dong smiled.
"Yes, yes, yes. Everything my husband says is right. I'll listen to you."
Everything Bai Guyue did was for their little family, so of course Bibi Dong supported him with all her strength.
"You certainly know how to make someone happy."
"So, do you like it?"
"No. If I left the Pope's Palace and we weren't husband and wife, perhaps I'd be very happy."
Bibi Dong slipped her arm through Bai Guyue's, the corners of her mouth rising.
"Unfortunately, that's almost impossible. I just love seeing you unable to leave me."
"That smile of yours is so smug."
Bai Guyue grumbled.
"Smug? I don't think so."
Bibi Dong's smile grew even brighter.
"Forget I said anything."
Seeing that smile made Bai Guyue's scalp tingle even more.
"Then let's go see how those people in the banquet hall are doing. The Heaven Dou Empire's representatives haven't left yet either, so we can take this chance to help Dugu Bo settle the debt of gratitude he owes Prince Xue Xing and have him join the Elder Hall sooner."
Now that Prince Xue Xing was here, nothing unexpected could happen to him in Spirit Hall, but once he left Spirit City, that would no longer be within their control.
"As if I needed you to tell me. When I brought it up before, you didn't want to discuss it. All you could think about was sharing a bed, and now you're ready to talk? Aren't you something, Bibi Dong."
Bai Guyue couldn't help rolling his eyes.
Now you're getting serious with me.
"That's different. We have time now."
Bibi Dong spoke with righteous conviction.
To keep Bai Guyue from going on, Bibi Dong took his hand and placed it against her chest.
Bai Guyue had been on the receiving end almost the entire time; if he kept talking, there was no telling what tricks Bibi Dong might come up with.
When they arrived near the banquet hall, the guests had more or less finished eating, and some noticed them as well.
They didn't need to approach anyone themselves; someone naturally came over.
"Your Holiness, congratulations on your wedding to Your Highness Bai. I offer my congratulations to you both on behalf of the Heaven Dou Imperial Family."
Prince Xue Xing walked over and gave a cupped-fist salute.
He was probably the first to come over, taking the opportunity to show his face and make himself familiar. If he ever needed a favor from Spirit Hall, at least they might remember his face.
Of course, it would be even better if he could make Bai Guyue owe the Heaven Dou Empire a favor.
Anyone with eyes could see just how much the Pope loved Bai Guyue.
Unfortunately, the Heaven Dou Empire had nothing Bai Guyue wanted.
"Thank your Emperor Xue Ye for me."
Bibi Dong responded indifferently.
Afterward, aside from the first prince, there were the second, third, and fourth princes.
The three offered their congratulations one after another.
Prince Xue Xing looked around. "Where did Qinghe go? Why isn't he here at a time like this?"
"We just ran into him..."
Before Bai Guyue could finish, Bibi Dong interrupted him, her tone reproachful.
"Prince Xue Xing, go back and teach your empire's first prince some manners. He ran into my husband and me, yet he neither bowed nor greeted us. What kind of behavior is that? Or is this how people conduct themselves in the Heaven Dou Empire?"
The moment those words left her mouth, Prince Xue Xing jolted in fright.
Good heavens, Qinghe, you've really landed me in hot water.
"Your Holiness, certainly, certainly. I'll make sure he's properly disciplined."
Prince Xue Xing made repeated assurances. Once he returned, he would make sure Emperor Xue Ye properly disciplined that disobedient first prince.
Afterward, Prince Xue Xing hurriedly took the three princes elsewhere to mingle with people from the other factions.
They had only just finished eating, so there was no need to leave yet. The factions from across the continent had finally gathered in one place; naturally, they had to take the chance to mingle.
"Bibi Dong, you've got quite a few little schemes, haven't you?"
Bai Guyue really hadn't expected her to take this chance to get under Qian Renxue's skin too.
"I can't help it. Qian Renxue wouldn't behave."
She has only herself to blame for insisting on getting under my skin. I can only strike back.
"By the way, what do you think of those three princes?"
"Nothing special. I doubt they'll live long."
"Why do you say that?"
"Qian Renxue went undercover. How long do you think the three of them can survive?"
The second and third princes would both be secretly dealt with by Qian Renxue. As for the fourth prince, Xue Beng, he would also begin playing the part of a debauched prince.
That way, he would escape Qian Renxue's clutches.
"As expected of my man. You're so clever."
Bibi Dong praised him.
"I'm not a three-year-old. Don't use such cheap tricks to sweet-talk me."
Bai Guyue waved his hand, telling Bibi Dong to stop.
"Huh? Is that so?" Bibi Dong was quite surprised. "If I played a clueless, sweet little innocent in public, wouldn't that make you look better, husband?"
Bai Guyue shook his head. "Stop, stop, stop. Be quiet. You're making me look like an idiot."
"Not at all. My husband is the cleverest."
Bibi Dong raised an eyebrow and smiled.
"I think you're doing this on purpose."
Seeing the teasing look on Bibi Dong's face, he knew she was deliberately messing with him.
Now that they were married, she wasn't even pretending anymore. She did whatever she wanted, completely let herself go, and had gone straight to playing tricks on him, had she?
"Everything I said was true, but I still like teasing you a little, husband, just to see how you react."
Bibi Dong answered quite seriously.
She knew perfectly well that she had to give her husband face in public and keep herself in the background, but at home... well, that was another matter.
After all, whatever she held back during the day had to be released at night.
Bai Guyue couldn't shake the feeling that the little devil inside Bibi Dong was slowly awakening.
"Your Holiness, young friend Bai."
A voice came from afar.
Dugu Bo was approaching with Dugu Yan.
"Dugu Bo, is this your granddaughter?"
Bibi Dong glanced at Dugu Yan.
"She is. Her name is Dugu Yan."
"Greetings, Your Holiness. Greetings, husband of His Holiness."
Dugu Yan bowed in greeting.
She had only awakened her Martial Soul a short while ago and was still deeply awed by powerful people. She had not seen much of the wider world.
"Dugu Bo, let's talk over there."
Bai Guyue felt there were too many eyes and ears here, making it inconvenient to talk about certain things.
Dugu Bo nodded. "No problem."
The four walked over to a tree, and Bai Guyue spoke of the plan for what came next.
"After you and Prince Xue Xing leave, I'll send Gui Mei to ambush you in secret. When the time comes, all you have to do is protect Prince Xue Xing with your life. Then the debt of gratitude between you and him will be settled."
"All these years, Prince Xue Xing has never troubled you because he wanted to keep you by his side, in case he needed you someday."
Dugu Bo said, "Precisely, but there's nothing I can do. He did me a favor, and I have to repay it."
Bai Guyue said, "Go back to Prince Xue Xing's side immediately. Gui Mei will intercept you on the road later. If you want it to look more convincing, you'll have to have a real fight with him."
Dugu Bo's eyes burned. "Perfect. I've been wanting to fight Gui Mei too. Those two fellows left me in such a sorry state before. I want to see just how strong the pair of them are."
Bai Guyue didn't stop him. The three of them were bound to meet sooner or later.
But... was Dugu Bo really that headstrong?
Gui Mei was a level ninety-five Titled Douluo.