Sunlight poured down, filtering through the gaps in the lotus leaves and dappling the bamboo raft.
The lotus flowers in the pond swayed gently as the small boat moved forward, and with each gentle stroke of the oar, ripples spread across the water.
A huge lotus leaf appeared in front of Xi Xizhi. She couldn't help but reach out her little paw and gently poke it, causing the lotus leaf to tremble a few times.
The scenery was picturesque and breathtaking, filling the eyes of the man and his fur coat.
In previous years, An Honghan would ride in a pleasure boat to admire the lotus flowers, but today, sitting in a small boat, he found it quite poetic.
Xi Xizhi's eyes darted around the whole way, and when she spotted a huge lotus seedpod, she nudged the emperor's arm without thinking, indicating that she wanted to pick that one...
An Honghan and Xi Xizhi worked together seamlessly, and in no time, the bamboo raft was filled with lotus flowers and lotus pods.
The bamboo raft continued to paddle deeper into the water, and another enormous lotus pod appeared before Xi Xizhi's eyes. Just as the lotus pod was about to pass by, Xi Xizhi quickly stretched out her paw and hugged the huge lotus pod.
And so, An Honghan witnessed this rather amusing scene.
The little phoenix-cloud sable curled up into a ball, tightly hugging the lotus seedpod in its arms. However, instead of being picked, the phoenix-cloud sable was bounced by the lotus seedpod's stem and then hung straight back on the seedpod.
Xi Xizhi was also dumbfounded...
I watched helplessly as I bounced back in a parabolic trajectory, utterly speechless.
It never dreamed! It was so weak that it couldn't even pick the lotus seedpod! And it was even ambushed by the lotus seedpod and taken back with it!
An Honghan steered the bamboo raft around again, his faint smile impossible to hide.
Xi Xizhi was so embarrassed that she turned her body around angrily and pointed her tail at An Honghan.
An Honghan first reached out and tugged at the little sable's tail. Seeing that the little sable was still angry, he then patted its head.
But after several dozen seconds, the ferret remained unmoved.
Finally, with no other choice, he plucked the lotus seedpod adorned with the phoenix-patterned sable and held it close to his chest.
I flicked the little ferret's bottom with my finger.
"I never expected that while admiring the lotus flowers today, I would be able to pick a small lotus seedpod."
Xi Xizhi felt the elasticity on her buttocks, grimaced, and turned around.
Laugh, you'll laugh yourself to death!
Xi Xizhi felt utterly embarrassed...
I wish I could dig a hole in the ground and disappear into it.
My wonderful mood was completely ruined.
She thought to herself, "If only I were in human form right now, I could definitely pick the lotus seedpod!"
With a thought, Xi Xizhi activated her spiritual power.
A silvery-white light flashed briefly, then gradually dimmed and finally went out after a few breaths.
It seems that it still won't work.
Xi Xizhi slumped dejectedly into An Honghan's arms.
I'm in no mood at all...
An Honghan rowed the bamboo raft to the center of the lotus pond and stayed there for a while, enjoying the cool breeze and the warmth of summer.
Xi Xizhi was still sulking, fiddling with the flowers and leaves while on the verge of tears.
Why is it always this one that makes me look foolish?
It was an hour later when the man and the sable returned to the shore.
Lynn had been waiting by the lotus pond. When he saw His Majesty returning in his boat, he immediately waved to two guards to moor the bamboo raft.
"Your Majesty, what should we do with these lotus flowers and seedpods?"
An Honghan, holding the Phoenix Cloud Sable, didn't turn his head. "Use lotus flowers to make flower arrangements, and lotus seeds to make soup."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Lynn quickly summoned several palace maids and ordered them to carry the lotus flowers and lotus pods back to Panlong Palace.
If he wasn't mistaken, this huge pile of lotus flowers and seedpods were all picked by His Majesty himself...
Although His Majesty had the leisure to appreciate lotus flowers in previous years, he never condescended to pick them himself. Even when he wanted to see them, he would instruct palace maids to make them into flower arrangements.
Thinking about it, today's boat trip was most likely Feng Yunshao's idea.
The vases throughout the Panlong Hall were filled with lotus flowers, and a delicate fragrance could be smelled as soon as you entered.
The imperial kitchen was quick; upon receiving the lotus pods, they immediately had the lotus seeds removed.
Half an hour later, Xi Xizhi successfully drank the white fungus and lotus seed soup made by An Honghan using lotus seeds he had personally picked.
The delicate fragrance of lotus seeds and the smooth texture of white fungus combine perfectly to create a soup with a delicate taste and an unforgettable aftertaste.
After finishing the bowl, Xi Xi felt as if she were bathed in a spring breeze, feeling completely refreshed, which finally dispelled some of the depression in her heart.
An Honghan didn't like desserts, but seeing Xi Xizhi enjoying them so much, he couldn't help but ask Lin En to serve him a small bowl.
As he spooned the hot syrup into his mouth, it seemed to warm An Honghan's perpetually cold heart.
"Chirp chirp chirp." Xi Xizhi saw that An Honghan had also drunk some, and asked for his opinion.
An Honghan put down his spoon and said, "It's acceptable."
cut.
Xi Xizhi disagreed with this comment.
The chef's skills are certified by the imperial chef! Absolutely fantastic!
The two, one human and one ferret, lived in perfect harmony.
Xi Xizhi noticed that there was still a large pot of white fungus and lotus seed soup left, and turned her little head towards Lin En.
"Chirp chirp chirp".
Uncle Steward, would you like a drink?
Xi Xizhi hadn't forgotten that it was Lynn who had guessed its little thoughts, otherwise it wouldn't have been able to wear the cute little clothes until now.
An Honghan knew what the Phoenix Cloud Sable was planning as soon as it raised its tail, and said for it, "The rest of the lotus seed soup is yours."
Lynn was flattered!
Those were lotus seeds picked by His Majesty himself!
Overwhelmed with emotion, he knelt on the ground, tears streaming down his face, to express his gratitude.
"Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty."
Having served by An Honghan's side for so many years, this was the first time Lin En had received something personally from An Honghan.
As night fell, Xi Xizhi ran out into the courtyard to bask in the moonlight.
The frustration of its repeated transformations made it eager to cultivate.
If there isn't enough time for cultivation during the day, then make up for it at night. After all, the cultivation of fairies relies on absorbing the essence of the sun and moon. As long as they cultivate diligently, they will eventually achieve their long-cherished wish.
In the pitch-black night, a bright moon shines in the sky, its clear light spreading everywhere. All things are silent, except for the moonlight flowing gently in the air.
Xi Xizhi hid in the flower garden outside the Panlong Hall, absorbing the spiritual energy of the world and circulating it in her dantian.
If you look closely, you'll notice that every time Xi Xizhi exhales spiritual energy, a faint silver light surrounds her body.
After circulating his energy through several small cycles, Xi Xizhi finally shook his numb hind legs around midnight.
I shook my head and emerged from the flowerbed, only to see An Honghan drinking alone under the moon.
An Honghan raised his wine cup and took a small sip, as if he had been waiting for it for a long time.
"Finished your cultivation?"
Xi Xizhi made a sound as a reply.
"Then go to sleep. It will be dawn soon." An Honghan stood up, walked over, bent down, and let the little ferret climb onto his palm.
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