The imperial kitchen had prepared lunch long ago. As soon as Xi Xizhi and An Honghan stepped into Panlong Hall, they smelled the aroma of various dishes on the table.

However, because she was feeling unwell earlier, Xi Xizhi had no appetite at all, and even looking at her favorite chicken leg, she still couldn't muster any desire to eat.

Noticing the little sable's unusual behavior, An Honghan put down his chopsticks and said to Lin En, "Instruct the imperial kitchen to cook a Phoenix Golden Scale Fish."

Xi Xizhi's ears twitched, but she still didn't make any movement.

After thinking about it, he realized that the number of Phoenix Golden Scale Fish was limited, and he had no appetite. Even if An Honghan ordered someone to cook the fish, he probably wouldn't be able to eat it.

Because the quantity is small, it needs to be used with even greater restraint.

Xi Xizhi sidled over, raised her little paw and patted An Honghan, chirping twice to signal him not to instruct the eunuchs to cook the fish.

The first time he saw the sable refusing to eat the Phoenix Golden Scale Fish that he had ordered to be cooked, An Honghan's expression was not good, and he seemed to be dissatisfied with it.

Touching the little mink's chubby belly, An Honghan said rudely, "Since you don't want to eat, then don't eat. You're all fat; it's time to lose some weight."

What's the worst thing for a woman? It's when someone tells her she's fat in front of everyone.

Seeing the palace maids and eunuchs around her shaking their shoulders and chuckling, Xi Xizhi instantly bristled and slapped An Honghan hard with her paws, cursing inwardly. She was extremely satisfied with her figure; look at those small arms and legs, how fast she could run.

The little sable, basking in self-satisfaction, glared at An Honghan a few times with its bright, watery eyes.

An Honghan grasped the silver chopsticks, picked up a chicken leg, and placed it in front of the little sable. "Eat a chicken leg first. Since you're not on a diet, then eat well for me."

Xi Xizhi was furious. There's a saying that goes, "Turn grief and anger into appetite!" So Xi Xizhi grabbed the chicken leg, bit down hard, tore off a piece of meat, and chewed it in her mouth.

The little ferret had been missing for many days, so it had been a long time since anyone had seen it eat in such an adorable way. Many palace maids stared at it without blinking.

Although An Honghan dislikes others prying into his things, he won't stop them if they don't have malicious intent.

Seeing that the little sable was eating with relish, An Honghan continued to use his silver chopsticks to pick up more food.

After finishing her meal with An Honghan, Xi Xizhi patted her round belly, feeling so full that she didn't want to get up from An Honghan's arms. After letting out two burps, Xi Xizhi found a comfortable position and started to sleep.

An Honghan, acting as a human cushion, did not complain at all, dutifully picking up the little sable, and then gave the other eunuchs and palace maids a cold look.

Although His Majesty did not explicitly state his meaning, everyone understood that this was a warning to them, a warning not to make the slightest noise and disturb the Phoenix Cloud Sable's afternoon nap.

The palace maids responsible for clearing away the dishes moved quietly and carefully, carrying the plates and wiping the table clean. They were afraid of making a mistake and waking up Feng Yun Diao. Every time they saw Feng Yun Diao turn over to sleep, they were scared half to death.

Within the imperial palace, the palace maids and eunuchs serving in the Panlong Hall were the most miserable.

Because very few palace maids and eunuchs who entered this place could leave alive. Very few people, like Lynn, stayed by His Majesty's side for several years without losing their lives.

With many official duties to attend to, An Honghan did not rest after finishing his meal, but went directly to the Imperial Study.

The mountain of memorials piled on the desk was intimidating to look at, but An Honghan seemed used to it. He walked over and sat down, placing the little sable on his lap, and immersed himself in handling government affairs.

The little sable occasionally let out two snores, which made An Honghan smile slightly.

An Honghan's mood always improved whenever this ferret was around.

Unaffected by what happened on the martial arts field, An Honghan picked up his pen and carefully reviewed the memorials, occasionally frowning as if he had encountered a difficult situation.

Xi Xizhi's life consisted of eating and sleeping, and occasionally going out for a stroll when he was bored.

Lying on An Honghan's lap was extremely comfortable. Xi Xizhi took a nap and rubbed her sleepy eyes before gradually waking up.

Xi Xizhi, still half asleep, opened her eyes and yawned twice, looking like she hadn't had enough sleep.

Just as she was about to get up, she realized that she hadn't actually been sleeping on An Honghan's lap. She tried to open her eyes wide, shook her fur, and spun around in the chair.

The Imperial Study was completely empty at this moment, not a soul in sight. In the past, when An Honghan handled state affairs, he was always surrounded by a group of palace maids and eunuchs serving him.

Upon noticing the anomaly, Xi Xizhi was somewhat puzzled as to why.

In search of answers, Xi Xizhi jumped off the chair and looked around.

The Imperial Study was quiet and very empty.

Xi Xizhi's footsteps pattered incessantly.

After going around the screen, Xi Xizhi searched everywhere but still couldn't find An Honghan.

Even if An Honghan is going out, why doesn't he take it with him?

The thought of being left alone in the deserted imperial study made Xi Xizhi feel resentful.

They ran quickly to the door and tried to push it with their little paws, but the door wouldn't budge.

Feeling the sorrow of being a small animal once again, Xi Xizhi's anger burned even brighter.

She thought to herself, "It's bad enough that An Honghan abandoned her, but even the door is going against her."

With all her might, Xi Xizhi finally managed to push the door open a crack.

Without the slightest hesitation, Xi Xizhi slipped out.

What's an easy task for a human would be incredibly tiring for a ferret.

As soon as she rushed out the door, Xi Xizhi sat on the ground and refused to get up.

Lynn had been waiting outside the Imperial Study. When he saw Little Sable run out by itself, he paused for a moment, then approached and asked in confusion, "What happened? Why did Little Sable come out by itself?"

The other palace maids and eunuchs were also puzzled.

Surrounded by onlookers, Xi Xizhi was a little confused and didn't quite understand what they meant.

Why can't she come out?