Chapter 25: Encounter with the Cunning Little Wolf
But it’s not a criticism; it’s a commendation.
“Student Council President Qianzhi? Selected as this year’s Outstanding Graduate Representative?”
She’s the Student Council President?
Yifu gasped in her heart, realizing that joining the Student Council at the Church Academy isn’t easy. Although they are students, due to the church academy’s special role in nurturing talent for the Empire, Student Council members can essentially be considered half insiders of the church or the royal family.
Moreover, the position of Student Council President is highly influential.
However… Yifu found it strange that she hadn’t noticed this Student Council President during her time serving as a Cardinal Deacon in the church.
She was only more familiar with the Vice President, as most administrative matters in the church were handled directly with the Vice President of the academy.
No wonder Yifu didn’t have much of an impression of Qianzhi…
“Sister Qianzhi is this year’s Outstanding Graduate Representative. Do I still have a chance?”
Leia leaned against Yifu’s side, cautiously asking.
Yifu wasn’t very sure either, so she patted Leia’s little head and gently comforted her:
“Don’t worry; we have a recommendation letter from Her Highness the Princess, so it should be fine.”
As Yifu was speaking, the two of them had already entered the Academic Building. Compared to the ancient and simple appearance from the outside, the interior of the Academic Building was evidently much more luxurious.
One might subconsciously think they weren’t entering an academy facility but rather a five-star hotel.
It must be said that these old things in the church academy truly know how to enjoy life. With so much funding from the church and royal family every year, it’s estimated that half of it goes into decorating this place.
The Dean’s office was on the top floor.
The Academic Building was the tallest structure in the whole Church Academy, standing five stories high, a significant challenge for the infrastructural capabilities of this world.
What surprised people was that this building had been completed over two hundred years ago.
Yifu wasn’t interested in the wisdom of her ancestors or why the infrastructural capabilities of this world hadn’t progressed in two hundred years.
She only knew that descending a few stairs was exhausting her.
Who designed these stairs? So high and steep; do they really think everyone has legs that are one meter eight tall?
Yifu leaned against the wall to rest, beads of sweat covering her forehead. She felt that her fitted skirt was becoming increasingly hot and uncomfortable.
If she had known, she wouldn’t have worn the black stockings. Yifu’s legs were already quite full and were the kind that makes it hard to look away once noticed.
Now, mixed with the rough black stockings and fine sweat, it was excruciatingly uncomfortable.
It must be said that being a woman is truly tough. If you don’t dress well, people say you neglect your appearance; if you do dress well, others can’t take their eyes off you.
Thinking this way, Yifu was so tired that she simply decided not to move and planned to take a break before continuing up.
It seemed that being buried underground for two years had affected her body a bit.
Suddenly, Yifu stopped, but Leia, who was following closely behind and focused on climbing the stairs, was completely unaware. She suddenly looked up and bumped right into Yifu’s soft fitted skirt.
The familiar fragrance, mixed with a hint of warmth, instantly made Leia’s face flush and her heart race.
She was surprised and couldn’t help but inwardly curse herself for being so careless…
Would Yifu be angry?
But Yifu showed no signs of anger; instead, she smiled and gently pinched Leia’s flushed cheek.
“Be careful when walking. Did I hurt you?”
“No…”
Leia murmured shyly, her cute face pink.
Fortunately, the stair climbing provided some cover, so her reddened cheeks weren’t particularly noticeable.
And how could Leia feel pain? That soft yet slightly elastic sensation was irresistible…
Moreover, she inadvertently glimpsed a more pronounced black line through the thin black stockings, slightly sunken due to movement… she could even see beautiful lace trimming…
It must be said that although Yifu’s mother appeared gentle and demure, her choice of lingerie was quite bold.
“Just two more floors. Let’s push through and climb up.”
“Mm!”
This time, Leia was clever. She deliberately lagged two steps behind Yifu, not just to avoid bumping into her again but because this angle allowed her to perfectly see…
See?
As Leia was immersed in the enticing sight of Yifu’s back, someone coming towards her made her gasp and freeze in place.
And Yifu, walking in front of her, also noticed the girl descending the stairs slowly.
The girl was dressed in a white dress, her figure graceful, descending the stairs step by step. However, her delicate features exhibited a heavy heart, as if she had the word “gloomy” written all over her face.
At that moment, the girl also noticed the duo below her, Yifu and Leia.
Her slender eyebrows immediately furrowed tightly.
“Leia?”
“H-Holy Maiden…”
Leia looked up timidly at the girl looking down at her.
This girl was none other than the current Holy Maiden of the church, and also the Cunning Little Wolf who had pointed out Yifu two years ago, Vivian.
“Where have you been the past few days? Do you want to get expelled from the academy?”
Vivian, looking already in a bad mood, happened to encounter Leia, the little scapegoat, and usually, during such times, she would make things difficult for Leia.
In Vivian’s view, if anyone should be blamed, it was the little scapegoat for being unlucky enough to encounter her.
Besides, she wasn’t bullying her; she was just teaching Leia—who had been skipping class—a lesson in her capacity as the Holy Maiden.
“You ran off without taking leave. Do you have any idea how much trouble you caused the academy?”
Hearing Vivian’s stern voice, tears of grievance instinctively gathered in Leia’s eyes, and she slowly lowered her head, afraid to retort.
“What’s that expression? Don’t you have any objections?”
Just as Vivian was preparing to give Leia a good scolding, Yifu instinctively pulled Leia behind her.
“This young lady, if you have something to say, you can talk to me. I am Leia’s mother. Her leaving without notice these past days was due to my reasons. It’s understandable that this child was so happy to reunite with her mother after being separated for so long that she forgot some things, right?”
Hearing Yifu’s gentle voice, Vivian’s expression suddenly froze, and she appeared somewhat dazed.
“Isn’t she… an orphan?”
Vivian’s gaze fell on Yifu, the image of the white-haired, melancholic wife immediately capturing her complete attention.
Not because Yifu was exceptionally beautiful, but due to her warmth and temperament… it was strikingly similar!
So much so that she resembled the woman she had longed for, the one she only realized how much love she had for after she left…
“Mom?”
Vivian blurted out instinctively.
“Yes, I am Leia’s mother. There may have been some misunderstandings that led you to believe that Leia was an orphan, but now she is not.”
