She had long known that An Honghan was a very domineering man. She thought that after spending so much time with him, even if they were just like master and pet, they would at least have some affection for each other! When An Honghan said these words, Xi Xizhi was a little sad, but she quickly composed herself and didn't let An Honghan notice anything amiss.
“I understand,” Xi Xizhi said through gritted teeth.
An Honghan kept observing the child's expression. Seeing that she was about to cry from grievance, his own mood also became low. However, An Honghan did not take back what he had just said because of this.
Sometimes, you have to scare her a little to keep her calm.
Otherwise, if one day a child suddenly runs away, where will he find her? The world is vast, and even if he is an emperor, there are many places he can never reach in his entire life.
"That's for the best. Stay obediently by my side, understand?" An Honghan rubbed Xi Xizhi's forehead, then resumed his usual indifferent expression. Without his chilling aura, the oppressive aura emanating from his body immediately diminished by half.
Xi Xizhi breathed a slight sigh of relief. An Honghan looked just like this, which made her even more familiar with him.
"Let's get some sleep. We should get news from Master Feng tomorrow. We need to get plenty of rest." An Honghan picked up Xi Xizhi and carried her towards the bathing pool.
Xi Xizhi was used to his embrace, so she relaxed and lay in his arms.
"Are you so sure? Master Feng hasn't said when he'll be going yet."
“That’s because you don’t understand him.” Recalling the impression that person had given him, An Honghan spoke without hesitation.
Although Master Feng had been detached from worldly affairs for many years, he was, in essence, a very responsible person.
Hearing that a white fox had appeared in the world, he would definitely not sit idly by.
An Honghan knew this about him, which is why he ordered him to capture demons without any scruples.
The two remained silent for a long time, and even after they finished showering, they still didn't say a word.
The night was pitch black and very quiet, with the candlelight flickering and faintly illuminating the entire hall.
"I ask you, assuming that one day you will ascend to heaven, when you leave, will you feel a little reluctant to part with me?" An Honghan seemed to be talking to himself as he spoke to the void.
Xi Xizhi's ears twitched; she couldn't believe these words had come from An Honghan's mouth.
Reluctant to part with it? Absolutely.
At least Xi Xizhi believed that she was not a cold-hearted person and could not sever all emotional ties.
So why not give it up?
Is it the fine clothes and delicacies of the mortal world, or something else?
Xi Xi subconsciously turned her head to look at An Honghan's blurry face in the darkness.
If we're talking about who carries the most weight, it's probably An Honghan.
"Yes," Xi Xizhi said decisively.
Seemingly satisfied with the answer, An Honghan gave a faint "Mmm," and said, "Go to sleep."
My tense mood instantly relaxed.
Xi Xizhi let out a soft breath, wrapped herself in the blanket, and nodded.
The night passed quickly, and Xi Xizhi felt she hadn't slept enough before the next day's sunlight began to shine down.
Inside the main hall, a series of soft tinkling sounds rang out.
Although the palace maids and eunuchs tried to keep their footsteps and movements to a minimum, these sounds still did not escape Xi Xizhi's ears.
Xi Xizhi twitched her ears and tried her best to discern the source of the sounds.
There was a splashing sound, probably from a palace maid washing An Honghan's face with a handkerchief.
There was also a clinking sound, which must have been the sound of bowls and plates colliding.
Having overly acute hearing isn't always a good thing, just like right now!
Every time An Honghan was about to go to the morning court session, Xi Xizhi would be woken up by various noises.
Waking up, Xi Xizhi rolled around on the bed in great dissatisfaction, wrapped in the quilt and spinning around a few times.
The commotion quickly caught An Honghan's attention.
He straightened his clothes and turned his head to meet the sleepy eyes of a child.
Xi Xizhi opened her eyes wide with a pitiful look, glared at An Honghan, and continued to roll around in the blanket.
"There's still an incense stick's time left. You can go to sleep. You'll come with me to leave the palace later. Master Feng is already waiting outside." After saying these words in a calm voice, An Honghan looked up at Lin En.
Lynn immediately understood and instructed a maid to bring a bowl of hot lean meat porridge.
Upon smelling the fragrance, Xi Xizhi's spirits lifted, and she quickly got out of bed.
Before, with its fluffy ears and tail, Xi Xizhi would hide its head and tail every morning when it woke up, refusing to show its true face. But now, why would it worry about other people's opinions? It reached out and snatched the bowl from Lin En's hand.
Xi Xizhi hadn't felt hungry until she saw the lean meat porridge, but once she smelled the aroma, her appetite was completely whetted.
Taking two deep breaths, Xi Xizhi picked up a spoon, scooped up a spoonful, and put it in her mouth.
Chef Pang's culinary skills are truly remarkable.
Every time Xi Xizhi ate the food he cooked, she thought it was incredibly delicious.
Her gloomy mood vanished, and Xi Xizhi held her bowl, savoring the delicious lean meat porridge.
How could the time it takes for an incense stick to burn be enough for her to take a nap? Xi Xizhi thought about it for a while, puzzled, and finally decided to use her precious time to drink porridge.
Seeing that Xi Xizhi neither resisted nor spoke, An Honghan waved his hand, signaling the other palace maids and eunuchs to leave, leaving only Lin En to take care of Xi Xizhi.
Before leaving, he instructed Lin En to take good care of Xi Xizhi and to prepare whatever she wanted to eat, except for dishes that were too greasy.
Upon hearing this, Xi Xizhi pouted unhappily; in fact, she wanted to eat a chicken leg even more.
As soon as An Honghan stepped out of the Panlong Hall, Lin En, who was eager to protect his master, said, "Miss Xi, eating too much oily food so early in the morning is bad for your stomach. His Majesty is only thinking of you."
The little girl's huffy expression was cute, but Lynn didn't want her to misunderstand His Majesty's good intentions. It was rare to see His Majesty value someone, so Lynn naturally hoped they could live a good life together and avoid any trouble.
"Uncle Steward, I know, don't worry." Even though Xi Xizhi was angry, she understood how good An Honghan was to her.
However, Lynn... is not a bad servant.
After finishing breakfast, I dawdled and got dressed, and the time it takes for an incense stick to burn slipped by in a blur.
When An Honghan returned to Panlong Palace, this was the scene he saw—a child squatting idly in the flower bushes, picking at the grass.
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