I am the old, fiery-faced man from the senior department.

"Auntie still needs to rest, so the family banquet will have to wait until she recovers."

"This banquet is just for some highly respected officials in the court, and people who have good personal relationships with us to celebrate."

"Hmm... In that case, Your Highness, is it alright for me to go?"

The banquet was for senior officials of the court; wouldn't it be very awkward for a stranger like her to attend?

"It's okay."

“Kal'tsit and I will sit together, and those old bastards won’t say a word.”

The senior officials in the court knew more or less about why Bai Zhou had left, so even if they saw him here, they wouldn't say anything.

However, Bai Zhou was still slightly troubled by this. Once those shameless old men saw Kal'tsit, they would definitely try to subtly ask him when he was getting married.

"If I accidentally break any taboos, Your Highness, please remind me."

"Ah."

As the music faded, the two continued to lean on the railing and gaze at the distant scenery.

"Your Highness, has the baby been named?"

"It's ready."

"The little guy's name is 'Du,' the 'Du' in 'capital city.' My second uncle had been thinking about this name since he learned that my aunt was pregnant, and he only decided on it a few days ago."

Bai Zhou couldn't help but laugh at the thought of Chi Long tugging at his hair in deep thought.

"All……"

Kal'tsit pondered for a moment.

What should we name the child? Bai Du? That doesn't sound very nice.

"Come to think of it, I haven't told Kal'tsit about this."

By resting his cheek on his hand and gazing at the cat's pensive face during the day, he successfully drew Kal'tsit's attention.

"Your Highness, what is it?"

"It's about my name."

"Your Highness's name?"

Kal'tsit seemed to be deep in thought.

Is "daytime" a pseudonym?

“My real name is Xi. Xi as in jade seal. Bai is my mother’s surname, and Zhou is a name I chose myself. The reason is... at first, it was to make it more suitable, to make it sound better, and to make it fit better... but later I got used to it and I don’t plan to change it.”

"I hope Kal'tsit isn't angry with me."

Why should I be angry?

Kal'tsit gently pushed away Bai Zhou's face, leaning back slightly.

Their current situation is not suitable for any intimate behavior between them. She can be careless during the day, but she must be mindful of her words and actions to avoid overstepping boundaries. If discovered, she will face the questioning of the immortals.

“As Your Highness said, you have already taken it as your name, so there is no question of deception on my part.”

"Hey... Kal'tsit, you're so nice."

Leaning back against the railing, Bai Zhou stared at the now pale yellow apple core and told Kal'tsit about the origin and meaning of his name.

“This name contains my father’s expectations for me. He hoped that I could become a great king like our ancestors, a wise ruler for all time.”

"But he probably didn't expect that I, his unfilial son, would disappoint him."

Bai Zhou's mood dipped slightly when she mentioned her deceased father and her own willfulness.

"Your Highness, there is no need to belittle yourself. What you have done is enough to prove that you are a wise and benevolent ruler. Your Highness..."

Kal'tsit paused for a moment, but did not pull her hand away from being held.

"Yes, if I had met Kal'tsit earlier, I would have definitely kept you in the Great Yan."

"You're doing this again..."

The boy always thought about luring him to Da Yan to work for him.

"Well, it's getting late. Come on, Kal'tsit. I'll take you to change your clothes."

After all, it wouldn't be appropriate to attend a banquet wearing a traveler's cloak.

As for the clothes chosen for Kal'tsit, Bai Zhou had already prepared them.

It was a black robe with red patterns, made by a special person. He had secretly slipped a note to Qingyu when she returned.

Besides being a necessary formal dress for attending banquets, it also contained a little bit of personal desire during the day.

Kal'tsit doesn't intend to work for him, and he won't force him to.

This time, by letting her wear the official robes of the Great Yan Dynasty, I can practically say that I've won her over.

Moreover, compared to the blue official robe, this black and red court dress made Kal'tsit look even more serene and magnificent against the backdrop of the black and red.

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"So lovely!"

After helping Kal'tsit fasten her waist belt and taking a closer look, Bai Zhou couldn't help but clap his hands in praise of Kal'tsit's beauty.

"Your Highness..."

The clothes were a bit tight, so Kal'tsit had to be extra careful about her behavior to avoid doing anything inappropriate.

"Can't I use my Arcane Power to change my clothes?"

She had only just put on this court dress when she began to miss the convenience and looseness of her old-fashioned clothes.

"No, you can't."

"Just wear it for this one night, Kal'tsit, just for this one night."

During the day, he held Kal'tsit's hand and prayed.

"...As you wish, Your Highness."

The movements were a little stiff, but it was still bearable.

"Then let's go, the banquet will start soon."

Linde Hall

Sitting upright beside Bai Zhou, Kal'tsit kept her eyes fixed on the small plot of land in front of her.

She will not speak to others unless absolutely necessary.

"Let me tell you, after hearing about this, my brat started clamoring to go to the palace to see the young prince. I had to grab him and give him a good beating from that crooked tree in the yard before he calmed down. Old Lu, I want to ask you, how did you raise your kid? How come he's so obedient?"

"You big, rough guy, all you do is use sticks and fists all day long. It's no wonder Shi Jin doesn't listen to you."

"That little brat dares to disobey his father."

"Sigh, if you ask me, you shouldn't even think about getting Shijin to listen to you. You might as well try harder and have another one. Maybe then you can have an obedient one."

"Go away, don't interrupt. I'm talking to Lao Lu, don't come and bother me while you're being bullied by your wife."

"Hey, you're ungrateful for my kindness. Besides, I wasn't being mistreated; I love my partner."

"Damn it, leave me alone."

"You rude, rude Yan country swearing man."

"Alright, alright, we're here, stop fooling around."

The group walked into the hall in a lively manner, just as they were about to find their places, when a certain old and blind Liboli spotted Bai Zhou peeling grapes and feeding them to Kal'tsit.

"Old Lu, what are you standing there for...?"

The burly, dark-skinned man patted Li Boli on the shoulder, then, following his gaze, his powerful voice suddenly went limp.

"What...Your Highness!"

The crowd fell silent instantly upon hearing this shout.

"Your Highness!"

Old Li Boli jogged straight towards Bai Zhou. When he reached him, he tripped over his leg and almost fell. Fortunately, Bai Zhou caught him quickly, otherwise the old official would probably have gone to see his father after such a fall.

"Lord Lu, although it has been a long time, there is no need for such a grand gesture. Please rise, please rise."

Bai Zhou, feeling both helpless and amused, helped the old Li Boli up. Then, looking at the ministers standing in the distance, all of whom wore expressions of surprise and delight, he gently called out to them, "Gentlemen, please stop staring blankly and take your seats."

The ministers snapped out of their daze, exchanged glances, and then, with years of tacit understanding, they answered in unison.

"I will obey Your Highness's command!"

"Your Highness."

"Lu Qing, please sit down as well."

“Wang Qing, let’s give this position to Lu Qing today. The old man is getting on in years.”

"I have no objection."

After settling Old Liboli to his right, Bai Zhou reluctantly sat back down.

"Your Highness's reputation shines like a blazing light, and all the ministers truly admire you."

Kal'tsit placed the peeled lychees into a spoon on the plate and pushed it towards Bai Zhou, giving him a soft, teasing sound.

"They are all elderly people who watched me grow up, and they are close to me."

He ate the lychee during the day, spat out the pit, and then waited for old Liboli to speak to him.

As expected, upon witnessing Kal'tsit's intimate behavior with him, old Liberi asked curious questions.

"Your Highness, are you well with your food, clothing, and lodging while you are away? How does the scenery of this foreign land compare to that of the Great Yan?"

"Fortunately, I've been to quite a few places and met many people. The customs and traditions of different countries are quite interesting."

Bai Zhou answered softly, then looked at him with a teasing smile, as if she already knew what he was going to say.

Old Li Boli wasn't worried. He smiled slightly and asked again: