Chapter 86

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Protagonist:

Xuan Ge

Inside the main hall of the Shen Wei General's Mansion, the little black cat Ai Li Ou wore a small, exquisite Tai Bu Si jade plaque around its neck.

The jade plaque was lustrous and glowing, setting off its black fur as even more fluffy.

It lay lazily sprawled on Xuan Ge's desk, its tail swaying idly behind it.

Ai Li Ou propped its round little face on its paw pads, its eyes full of speechlessness as it looked at Salan standing to the side.

Ai Li Ou ranted wildly in its heart: 'Isn't this the future Tian Ji General? What is she doing on the Shen Wu Xian Zhou? Does this plot make sense?'

Ranting aside, it let out a huge yawn, all the fur on its body relaxing, and thought no more of it.

Anyway, it was already the Acting Tai Bu of the Tai Bu Si; even if the sky fell, Xuan Ge would hold it up.

Immediately after, it simply rolled over, exposed its belly, lay flat on the desk, and before long let out a faint purring sound, sleeping extremely sweetly.

Yesterday, its Tai Bu work had been completed perfectly; as for today's task...

There was still tomorrow anyway; one day later didn't matter.

"General~ regarding Salan's name, this concubine suggests changing it."

Ling Sha was standing beside Salan, gently helping her tidy her new attire.

It was a set of blue-and-white tight-fitting clothes, the hem and cuffs embroidered with exquisite gold thread, fully conforming to the rites of the Shen Wu Xian Zhou.

Da Li Hua and Xing Xiao to the side did not interject to interrupt Ling Sha's words; according to Shen Wu's rites, Salan's name was Abu Li person's name, and could not be used in Shen Wu.

As for Kafka, at this moment she was out on a mission together with Liu Ying and Ren.

After all, they were Stellaron Hunters, with their own missions and arrangements; anyway, Ai Li Ou was in Shen Wu, so there was no fear of them running off.

"Thank you~ Elder Sister." Salan called out sweetly to Ling Sha, her eyes full of gratitude, her voice soft, glutinous, and obedient.

She lowered her head to look at her new clothes, her eyes brimming with joy.

These clothes shared the same origin as Master Xuan Ge's attire, only with fewer intricate decorations, yet still exquisite and proper.

This was specially custom-made by Xuan Ge for her; this thoughtfulness warmed Salan's heart, making her resolve to follow her master and learn skills properly all the more firm.

Ling Sha gave Salan a gentle smile, her fingertips lightly smoothing the wrinkles on the tight-fitting clothes, then turned and walked to Ning Li's side, beginning to tidy her clothing.

Ning Li's clothes were a black-and-white dress, simple and elegant, very suited to her shy nature.

"Th... thank you, Elder Sister."

Ning Li's little face instantly flushed bright red, her fox tail behind her unconsciously swaying lightly, her eyes somewhat evasive as she looked at Ling Sha helping her smooth her skirt hem.

Ling Sha's face still wore a gentle smile, her expression without the slightest change, but in her heart she had already begun calculating.

She had to find a way to make these two little foxes change their address, to stop calling her Elder Sister; they should call her General's Wife or Master's Wife.

Xuan Ge sat in the main seat, nodding lightly; he also felt Salan's name needed changing, so he raised his eyes to look at Salan and Ning Li, his tone steady:

"Both of your names need changing; the Xian Zhou's culture and rites, Bai Qi will personally teach you."

"Master you do it; whatever name Master gives, I'll like it."

Salan's eyes lit up, looking at Xuan Ge, her eyes curved in a smile, her tone full of reliance and obedience.

The moment these words came out, Da Li Hua, Xing Xiao, and Ling Sha all instinctively flinched, only then reacting.

Salan was Xuan Ge's disciple; such reliance on her master was perfectly reasonable, so they thought no more of it.

Hearing Xuan Ge say Bai Qi would teach them rites and culture, Ning Li's eyes unconsciously glanced toward Bai Qi's direction.

Bai Qi stood straight to the side, clad in black armor with gold patterns, his posture upright like a pine.

Two strands of white hair at his forehead were especially conspicuous; his handsome face held no expression, yet exuded a Great General's majesty and bearing.

Ning Li's heartbeat sped up slightly; she hurriedly averted her gaze, mimicking Salan's example, clumsily cupping her fists in salute, her voice somewhat nervous:

"Please General... decide."

Her careful, cautious manner, and her gaze unconsciously drifting toward Bai Qi, naturally could not escape Xuan Ge.

Xuan Ge glanced at Bai Qi standing silently to the side, the corner of his mouth hooking a playful smile, but he did not point it out, merely noting it silently in his heart.

Xuan Ge pondered for a moment, his gaze returning to Salan, his tone carrying a hint of expectation:

"How about Fei Xiao? Spreading wings to soar high, rushing straight into the clouds, symbolizing lofty aspirations and an unyielding, cloud-piercing spirit."

"Fei Xiao..." Salan murmured the name softly.

Her eyes instantly blazed with light, her heart full of joy; she subconsciously wanted to step forward and hug Xuan Ge.

But on second thought, this was the General's Mansion, where decorum mattered, so she forcibly held back.

She cupped her fists respectfully toward Xuan Ge, her tone firm and joyful: "Thank you, Master! I like this name! From now on I'll be called Fei Xiao!"

Bai Qi keenly perceived the General's gaze falling on him again, that gaze full of playfulness; he sighed helplessly in his heart.

The General was teasing him again; his interest had stirred once more.

Xuan Ge then turned his gaze to Ning Li, a gentle smile on his face, and said slowly:

"How about Qi Ningli? 'Qi' carries the meaning of opening a new life; 'Ning' means calm and reserved. May you hereafter shed the past, be calm and firm, and grow toward the sun."

Qi Ningli's fox ears twitched lightly, her fox tail behind her also swaying widely once, clearly showing she liked this name very much.

Her voice stammered somewhat, her cheeks bright red, she said softly: "Th... thank... White Tong... ah no, thank you, General."

She was nervous for a moment, almost calling him White Commander again; the words barely out, she felt a bit foolish, her ears drooping, growing even more bashful.

"Hahaha, liking it is enough."

Xuan Ge looked at her shy and clumsy appearance, couldn't help laughing loudly, his tone full of doting indulgence, not minding her stammer in the slightest.

"Later follow White Commander back to the Tong Jiang Fu; afterwards if you want to come see Fei Xiao, you can come anytime."

Ling Sha lightly patted Qi Ningli's back, her tone gentle, soothing her nervous emotions: "But remember, learn etiquette and culture well from Deputy General Bai~"

"Mhm~" Qi Ningli obediently nodded, her eyes full of determination.

She secretly vowed in her heart that she would definitely learn well from Deputy General Bai, striving to become outstanding.

In the future she also wants to be able to assist Fei Xiao, just like Deputy General Bai assists the General, becoming Fei Xiao's reliance.

Da Li Hua and Xing Xiao on the side, watching Ling Sha's gentle and considerate appearance, looking every bit the General's wife, couldn't help but pout.

Ling Sha now already holds the upper hand, but this doesn't mean they will give up, because... the conflict has never ended!

After the negotiation concluded, Fei Xiao stayed at the Shen Wei Jiang Jun Fu, familiarizing herself with the environment here, and Xuan Ge also specially instructed the servants to take good care of her daily life.

And Qi Ningli obediently followed behind Bai Qi, walking toward the Tong Jiang Fu direction, her small body slightly lowering her head, occasionally secretly raising her eyes to glance at the upright figure beside her.

Bai Qi was still that silent-as-a-mountain appearance, the cold aloofness keeping people thousands of miles away around him not dispersing in the slightest.

Steps steady, not saying a word walking in front, yet deliberately slowing his pace, matching Qi Ningli's speed.

The two people quickly arrived at the Tong Jiang Fu Men Kou, the two Shen Wu Corps on duty at the gate seeing this, immediately stepped forward to open the Shen Men.

Their gazes fell on Qi Ningli, the eyes beneath the Face Mask full of curiosity.

They were curious who this little fox person following Bai Deputy General back was, yet dared not ask more, nor dared to guess wildly, merely standing respectfully to the side, postures upright.

Bai Qi slightly turned his head, lowered his eyes to look at Qi Ningli beside him, tone still cold, yet carrying a few parts of not-easily-noticed instruction:

"Tomorrow six o'clock, punctually come to my mansion to study, starting from the most basic etiquette, must not slack off."

Not waiting for Qi Ningli to respond, he then turned his head to look at the Shen Wu Corps on duty at the gate, tone steady giving an order:

"Take her to the west side courtyard to settle in, whatever she lacks directly go purchase, no need to report up."

"Yes, Deputy General!" The two Shen Wu Corps answered in unison, tone respectful.

Finish speaking, Bai Qi then turned and strode into the mansion, heading straight for his own Shu Fang.

He still needs to organize this campaign's follow-up matters, conveniently prepare the etiquette classics to teach Qi Ningli tomorrow.

One of the Shen Wu Corps handed the Weapon in his hand to the Tong Chou beside him, then made a please Hand Gesture toward Qi Ningli:

"Please follow me."

Qi Ningli lightly nodded, her small hand unconsciously tightening.

A gentle breeze blew past, stirring her hair strands, revealing a corner of reddened Mian Yan, the shyness in her eyes not yet faded, yet added a few parts of determination and yearning.

She took a Deep Breath, raised her foot and stepped through the Tong Jiang Fu's main gate, sunlight sprinkling on her body, as if plating her with a layer of golden light, also illuminating her brand new future.