Chapter 207 The Uninvited Guest

Jiang Huan followed her gaze and couldn't help but smile.

Zhou Fu was probably busy at the kennel and didn't keep an eye on these curious little guys.

“Yes.” Jiang Huan rubbed her sore neck and pointed.

"They're all little ones who were just weaned not long ago. They're very mischievous. The one with the yellow ears is the most lively one, called Gale. The other two are all white, called Snowwalker. The one with a small cloud-like patch of gray fur on its forehead is Cloud Chaser. The one at the back is the most composed one, Thunderclap, who is also their mother."

As soon as Jiang Huan finished speaking, He Ling pounced on them like a big dog.

She carefully squatted down, extended her finger, and spoke in a soft and gentle voice.

"Swift Wind? Snow Treading? Cloud Chasing? My little darling, let your big sister see how you are!"

The puppies were still wary of this stranger who exuded a friendly aura, especially the mother dog, Thunderclap.

But He Ling's pure affection and excitement seemed to infect them; the boldest of them, Gale, tentatively sniffed He Ling's fingers, its wet little nose twitching.

He Ling held her breath, not daring to move.

A few seconds later, Jifeng seemed to find the smell not unpleasant, and even stuck out her pink little tongue to gently lick He Ling's fingertip.

"Ouch!" He Ling exclaimed softly at the warmth of the touch.

"It licked me! It likes me!"

"Host, are you planning to become a beast tamer?" The system's mechanical voice carried a hint of helplessness.

Hey system, shut up! Petting a dog is so much more fun.

Look at that fluffy little head, those wet eyes.

[OMG, this feels a million times better than the virtual cat and dog pet experience I had in my past life.]

This life is amazing! Who needs guides or missions? Isn't petting dogs just as good?

With Jifeng leading the way, Taxue and Zhuiyun also mustered up their courage and came over, sniffing He Ling's hands and skirt with their little noses.

He Ling carefully reached out and first gently stroked Jifeng's fluffy little head, then tried to touch Taxue's smooth back fur.

"So soft, so warm."

Her fingers gently ran through the puppy's soft fur, completely immersed in the joy of petting the dog.

Seeing He Ling and the puppies enjoying themselves, Jiang Huan went over and squatted down, rubbing the little guys' heads.

"It seems you get along very well with them."

"Mmm!" He Ling nodded vigorously, letting the wind lick her fingers as she turned to look at Jiang Huan, "Your Majesty, can I come to see them often? I promise I won't cause any trouble!"

"I'm so happy that someone is playing with them."

He Ling spent the morning at Weiyang Palace, and naturally, she also had lunch there.

Jiang Huan specially asked the kitchen to make several desserts that He Ling praised highly, as well as refreshing and delicious side dishes.

He Ling ate to her heart's content, feeling that all the fright and grievances she had experienced since transmigrating had been healed by this delicious meal and the joy of petting the dog.

After lunch, He Ling felt her eyelids were heavy. Seeing that she was yawning, Jiang Huan suggested that she take a nap on the soft couch in the side hall.

The afternoon sun shines lazily on Weiyang Palace.

Jiang Huan sat on a soft couch by the window, a storybook open on her lap, and a cup of tea beside her.

Jing Lei lay down at her feet, while several puppies, having eaten and drunk their fill, energetically chased and played on the soft carpeted floor.

Jifeng carried a rabbit plush toy in its mouth, with Taxue and Zhuiyun chasing after it, their little paws making soft rustling sounds on the carpet, mixed with babyish whimpers and tiny barks, adding a touch of lively vitality to the quiet afternoon.

These little guys, though they're noisy and disruptive, are just a joy to behold.

Jiang Huan watched the puppies playing carefree, a faint smile playing on her lips. Occasionally, she would turn a page of her book, enjoying her leisurely time.

Just then, a deliberately loud, coquettish laugh and a jumble of footsteps came from outside the hall, growing louder as they approached, breaking the tranquility.

"Oh my, it's really lively here, Consort Zhuang!"

"That's right, we could hear the noise from far away. My sister is really excited."

"Huh? What's that sound? I think I heard something calling out."

Jiang Huan frowned slightly and looked up.

Consort Li, dressed in a flamboyant peach-red palace gown and adorned with a golden hairpin, entered surrounded by a group of concubines, maids, and eunuchs.

The puppies, hearing the commotion from their play, rushed out.

Leading the pack was Gale. Despite their playful antics, they were all well-trained, even though they were still puppies.

It was barking loudly, its large black eyes filled with sharp vigilance, with Ta Xue and Zhui Yun following closely behind, their speed not slow either.

"Ah!" A sharp, piercing scream rang out.

Consort Li, who was walking at the front, was terrified when she saw three shadows rushing towards her feet like the wind. She jumped back a big step and instinctively scratched at the concubine next to her with her fingernails.

"What is that! Get away! Get away now!" Consort Li's voice changed, and it was trembling with sobs.

Lu Wanyi, who was standing next to her, was caught off guard and grabbed hard by Consort Li. Several red marks were left on her arm. She instinctively stepped back, but tripped on the threshold and almost fell. Fortunately, she was supported by Consort Liu behind her.

Liu Cairen herself was also quite frightened, gripping Lu Wanyi's arm tightly, her body trembling slightly.

"A dog! It's a dog! There's a dog!"

Consort Li was still in shock when she met the gaze of Ji Feng, who was looking up at her. Ji Feng's voice was so sharp it could pierce eardrums.

"Consort Zhuang, how could such a beast be in your palace? Quickly, get it out of here! It's filthy!"

The three puppies refused to budge an inch; their duty was to guard the Weiyang Palace.

But Zhou Fu taught them well. Led by Jifeng, with Ta Xue and Zhui Yun following behind, they only occasionally growled as a warning, without directly attacking or biting.

"Ah! Don't touch me!"

But Consort Li was clearly terrified and retreated repeatedly.

"Guards! Guards! Kill this beast for me! Kill him now!"

Upon hearing this, the two palace maids brought by Consort Li gritted their teeth and immediately stepped forward to grab Jifeng.

"Don't you want your hands anymore?"

A sharp voice rang out, and Jiang Huan strode out of the hall, with Jing Lei following closely beside her like a female general protecting her.

Here they come, the troublemakers are never absent.

Unfortunately, she's now relying on her connections, and this time Consort Li has really messed up.

Jiang Huan's icy gaze swept over the two palace maids. The maids were intimidated by her aura and froze on the spot, as if they could already see their bloody hands being chewed to pieces by dogs.

"Sister, please be careful with your words. I don't know which rule in the palace forbids me from keeping a few dogs in my own courtyard, or is it that you have no one else in the palace and are meddling in my affairs?"

Each word was like a knife piercing Consort Li's heart.

The little guys seemed to sense their owner's imposing presence, and straightened their backs even more, looking majestic.