You will share the same surname as your child in the future

Bai Zixuan understood.

It was the Right Protector!

Bai Hu!

The Third Palace Master's backer was the Right Protector, Bai Hu?

But how could that be possible!

Although Bai Hu held a rather high position in the Tongxin Alliance as a rising star promoted by the First Palace Master, his status was merely on par with hers. Furthermore, as a veteran of the alliance, Bai Zixuan was superior to Bai Hu in every aspect.

If the Third Palace Master was going to use Bai Hu as her backer, she might as well just order her around instead!

Thus, Bai Zixuan's sudden realization lasted only a moment before turning into an even deeper confusion.

Right Protector, why have you come?

Bai Hu was a young man in his twenties or thirties. He had a handsome, refined face and was dressed like a scholar. Upon hearing her question, a faint blush spread across his fair cheeks, making him look rather shy.

He said, I... I heard that Sister Li was here, so I came specifically to see her.

How bold! Bai Zixuan immediately stepped up to loyally protect her master. Lady Bai is now the Third Palace Master of our Tongxin Alliance. How dare you address her so casually by her name?

Reprimanded, Bai Hu was stunned at first, but then he was overjoyed.

Sister Li, ah no, the Third Palace Master really found the token in the capital? I knew it, I knew it! I knew she could do it, she definitely could...

While he was lost in ecstasy, Bai Li hurried out.

The moment she saw Bai Hu, a barely perceptible flash of wild joy crossed Bai Li's eyes. But instantly, her gaze turned placid, her face as unruffled as an ancient well. She once again became the iceberg beauty she had embodied since her very first day in the Tongxin Alliance.

Her tone was even colder.

Like the ice of the netherworld, she asked, Why are you here?

Sister Su Li, no, Third Palace Master, I... Bai Hu shifted his body, so agitated that he was somewhat incoherent. I... I came to see you.

Bai Li said bluntly, There is no need to see me.

I am about to marry Ren Tianye.

In a few days, I will be extremely busy.

Moreover, I will inevitably reside in the capital for a long time.

From now on, we should not meet again.

These words struck Bai Hu's heart like a heavy hammer.

Smashing him into a state of dizzying confusion.

Although this matter had been planned long in advance, and he was one of the earliest participants who knew that with Bai Li's abilities, she would definitely complete it smoothly, hearing it now still made his heart ache as if it were being twisted by a knife.

His eyes quickly dimmed.

However, a bright light soon resurfaced in them.

The expression on his face gradually shifted from dull gloom to a firm, unwavering support.

Third Palace Master, congratulations. You are finally able to achieve your wish.

I am truly happy for you.

It's just... Bai Hu gritted his teeth and said, After this matter is over, you will still have the best years of your life ahead of you. At that time, with the ends of the earth as your shores and the corners of the seas as your borders, you can travel all over the world. When that time comes, I wonder...

I wonder...

Bai Hu hesitated timidly, then mustered his courage again.

I wonder if, by your side, you could let me...

Let me...

Let me accompany you.

As soon as these words were spoken, Bai Zixuan, who was standing to the side, was the first to be shocked.

Oh wow, so you, the Right Protector, had your eyes on the Third Palace Master all along.

You want to pursue your true love, and you end up pursuing your own direct superior?

As for Bai Li, a trace of smugness almost involuntarily surfaced in her eyes, but she quickly concealed it. Using that same cold and clear voice, she said, In my heart, for all eternity, there is only Brother Ye Fan...

Before she could finish speaking, Bai Hu eagerly interrupted, Third Palace Master, I don't care about that.

Bai Li shook her head and said, Once I go, I will become Ren Tianye's wife in name. When I finally leave him, I most likely won't officially divorce him. I will leave an everlasting, indelible thorn in his life...

Bai Hu cried out again, Third Palace Master, I don't care about that either.

I don't care about titles, I don't care about status, I don't care about your past, and I don't care about what you are about to face. I... I just want to have you for the rest of my life.

Third Palace Master, please, give me a chance.

Bai Li still shook her head, saying, I have many flaws, and I am very demanding.

I can accept them all, I can accept them all!

Bai Hu agreed impatiently.

Especially since he clearly felt that Bai Li's tone had softened slightly when she said those words. He absolutely would not miss such a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Only then did Bai Li nod.

She first glanced at Bai Zixuan, her eyes deep and full of profound meaning, before turning back to Bai Hu. In that case, I can consider it. However, you had better listen to my demands.

Sister Bai Li, tell me, tell me.

Bai Li said, After I leave Ren Tianye, if I am to be with you, you must hand over all the financial power of the household to me. I will only give you a monthly allowance. Don't worry, I am not stingy; the allowance will be enough for you to spend.

Alright, no problem. Even if you don't give me an allowance, that's fine too.

Bai Hu agreed with utmost readiness.

I have a bad temper. I love to throw tantrums and cause a fuss, and you must tolerate me unconditionally.

No problem, no problem, not a single problem at all.

After we marry, I can stay out all night, but you must report your whereabouts to me at all times.

I can, I can!

For three consecutive demands, Bai Hu agreed extremely readily.

He loved Bai Li; because of love, he was willing to do anything for her.

Bai Li then added, If we are together in the future, you cannot have any female friends, but I can have many male best friends. You cannot control me.

This... Bai Hu hesitated for a moment but still immediately agreed. No problem, Sister Bai Li. As long as you are willing to be with me in the future, I promise you.

Also...

Bai Li said, In my heart, Brother Ye Fan will always be the most important. I will set up Brother Ye Fan's memorial tablet in our bedroom. You must agree to this, and you must worship him with me every day.

This... Bai Hu became even more conflicted.

Place a dead man's memorial tablet in their bedroom?

And the tablet of the man Bai Li loved the most?

To be honest, it was hard for him to accept, but in the end, he gritted his teeth and said, Alright, Sister Bai Li, I promise you.

One last thing...

Bai Li said, As long as you agree to this, I will agree to be with you after I leave Ren Tianye.

Suppressing the excitement in his heart, Bai Hu said, Sister Bai Li, tell me quickly, tell me.

Only then did Bai Li say leisurely, A couple of days from now, after I marry Ren Tianye, I will bear him a child. But right around the time the child is born, I will resolutely leave him, making him regret it for the rest of his life.

Although this child will have Ren Tianye's bloodline, they will, after all, be born of me. I will raise the child myself.

Of course, there is no problem... Bai Hu said loudly. I was wondering what it could be. This is absolutely not a problem.

I haven't finished speaking... Bai Li's voice was faint. I worry that when the child grows up, someone might ask why their surname is different from yours. I'm afraid it will make them feel bad and affect their upbringing, so...

You must take the child's surname!

That is a must! Bai Hu said resolutely. In the future, I will treat this child as my own and give them the best of everything I have...

"I am not finished yet..." Bai Li interrupted. "What I mean is that this child shall not bear the surname Ren, nor shall they bear the surname Bai. Boy or girl, they must take Ye Fan's family name. Therefore, their surname shall be Ye."

"And you shall share the same surname as the child!"

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