Inside the Pope's chambers—
Bibi Dong had just finished her breakfast and was preparing to deal with the day's state affairs. However, ever since her maid mentioned that today was Valentine's Day, she had been feeling a subtle sense of anticipation she couldn't quite explain.
As she sat in a daze, her gaze suddenly swept across the room. The moment she sensed that familiar aura, she relaxed, her guard lowering, and an uncontrollable smile crept onto her lips.
"Teacher, you really did sense I was here."
Li Chang'an's voice rang softly in her ear. The next moment, the shameless man had already appeared behind her, wrapping her in a warm embrace from behind.
Even though it wasn't the first time she'd been ambushed like this by her disciple, Bibi Dong still felt her body soften instinctively. Her powerful cultivation seemed completely useless in this moment, as shyness overtook her.
"Chang'an, let go. I… I'm your teacher," she said in a flustered whisper, her cheeks flushed. This guy was getting more and more reckless. If this kept up, she wasn't sure she'd be able to keep control of the situation.
Li Chang'an didn't press any further. As soon as she spoke, he let go of her. Then, a gift box appeared in front of her.
It was a finely crafted jade box, its surface smooth and adorned with intricate carvings—clearly a gift prepared with great care.
"What is this?" Bibi Dong asked, though she had a vague guess. Still, she wanted to hear it from him directly.
"A Valentine's Day gift…"
Li Chang'an said with a grin. The moment he uttered those words, he caught a flicker of anticipation in Bibi Dong's eyes—though it vanished quickly, he had seen it clearly.
'Looks like the day she accepts me officially isn't far off.'
"A Valentine's Day gift from you? What's the meaning of this? Take it back," Bibi Dong said with feigned restraint.
But Li Chang'an had already opened the box in front of her. Inside lay a round white jade pendant. The quality of the jade was exceptional, but what truly stood out was the exquisite carving on its surface.
The pendant bore a lifelike image of a woman—it was Bibi Dong.
Unlike her usual icy demeanor, the Bibi Dong on the pendant wore a warm, enchanting smile, like a carefree young girl with no burdens.
"I didn't know what to give you, Dong'er… so I bought a piece of jade and carved it myself. Just finished it last night," Li Chang'an said softly, picking up the pendant and gently placing it in Bibi Dong's hand.
For someone like Bibi Dong, who had everything—power, status, glory—none of that could make her heart stir. Because what she truly lacked wasn't wealth or prestige, but companionship, care, and affection.
And in this pendant, she saw all of that. She could feel the time, the effort, the sincerity behind it. No wonder Li Chang'an had looked so exhausted today—he'd stayed up all night carving this for her.
At her level, her sensitivity and perception were extremely refined. Even though Li Chang'an had tried his best to hide it, she could still sense something was off. But with this pendant, everything made perfect sense.
"Chang'an, will you help me wear it on my waist?"
Moved by his gesture, Bibi Dong asked in a soft voice.
"Of course."
Li Chang'an deftly wrapped his arm around her slender waist and fastened the pendant at her side.
"Dong'er, come. I want to take you somewhere." After giving her the gift, Li Chang'an reached out and took her hand.
"I can't. I still have a pile of matters to deal with," Bibi Dong said, pulling her hand back. His gift had already made her happy. She didn't ask for much—just for him to think of her was enough.
"Oh, come on. At most, it'll take one morning. Let's go, just for a bit," Li Chang'an said, feigning concern for her schedule.
"…Alright then." Bibi Dong hesitated for a moment, then nodded. Just one morning. It won't delay things too much.
Li Chang'an summoned the Donghuang Bell, and gestured for Bibi Dong to follow his spatial coordinates.
With a flash, the two vanished from the room.
Moments later, they emerged in a field of blooming flowers nestled within farmland.
The land belonged to the Li family. Originally, they had planted it randomly, but later, with remarkable foresight, Li Chang'an had decided to fill it with flowers.
The field stretched across nearly 17 acres. As far as the eye could see, it was a sea of blossoms. The flowers came in all kinds—white, pink, lilac, red, yellow… colorful yet harmonious, arranged from light to dark, from distant to near. The visual impact was stunning.
There were no other households nearby. The caretakers had long been sent away by Li Chang'an. The place had a serene, tranquil aura to it.
The air was thick with floral fragrance, bees and butterflies danced through the breeze…
"Chang'an… this is…"
Bibi Dong's eyes sparkled with wonder as she gazed at the scenery before her. The flower field struck her like a wave, as though her very soul was being cleansed.
"This is the place I wanted to show you—a place where you can relax."
Li Chang'an took her hand and led her toward the center of the flower field.
Ninety-nine percent of women couldn't resist the charm of flowers—let alone a flower field designed to mimic one of the most famous gardens from his past life.
For someone like Bibi Dong, who had been entrenched in power for so long, this place was like a dream.
When she heard him say, "A place for you to relax," something within her stirred. Her eyes grew a little red. Though she stood at the pinnacle of the world, the truth was… she was exhausted.
That single sentence, combined with the breathtaking view before her, struck her right in the heart.
Letting him lead her by the hand, Bibi Dong followed him into the heart of the flower field. Suddenly, Li Chang'an pulled her with a gentle force, and she tumbled back onto the flowers, staring up into the endless blue sky.
"How is it? Doesn't it feel especially relaxing?"
Li Chang'an asked, lying beside her.
"…Thank you, Chang'an."
Bibi Dong nodded. At this moment, her heart felt calm and weightless, as if floating in a gentle breeze.
Li Chang'an didn't say anything more. He simply held her hand tightly and lay there quietly by her side.
After a long time, he suddenly rolled over and leaned on top of her, enjoying the soft warmth of her body.
"Y-you… what are you doing…"
Bibi Dong looked up at the man so close to her face, her heart rippling uncontrollably.
Li Chang'an stared at her flawless face, her delicate nose, those light purple, shining Kazilan-like eyes. With a mischievous grin, he lowered his head and kissed her without hesitation.
"Mmph… Chang'an, you—"
"Don't worry, Teacher. It's just a kiss…"
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