Xi Xizhi peeked her little head out from An Honghan's arms. Normally, Wu Jianfeng was not a very sentimental person. Unexpectedly, when his brother was on the verge of death, he was willing to stand up and plead for him.
An Honghan said to Xi Xizhi in a very low voice, "He's not doing this out of affection."
People like Wu Jianfeng only dare to stand up when their own interests are harmed.
He probably feared that without his brother's support, his life in the palace would be extremely difficult, which is why he risked his life to plead for his brother.
Is there absolutely no emotion involved?
Xi Xizhi was puzzled, and then she recalled how the affection between relatives in the palace was already very thin.
Even if Wu Lingyin and Wu Jianfeng are not royalty, they were born into a large family, where there is still a lot of intrigue and power struggles. For tens of thousands of years, the struggle between illegitimate and legitimate children has been endless. Therefore, there is a high probability that what An Honghan said is true.
"A lenient punishment? Then, Guard Wu, tell me, how lenient should it be? Should I give you a beating, or just a verbal warning?" An Honghan picked up his teacup, took a sip, and spoke with a hint of sarcasm.
He had never thought highly of Wu Jianfeng's abilities or character, and his attitude towards him was lukewarm. Besides, with Wu Lingyin, this big tree, falling, Wu Jianfeng would be of no use at all.
An Honghan is not the kind of person who does whatever others say. He is always decisive and has his own ways of punishing others. He doesn't allow anyone else to interfere.
Showing no respect to Wu Jianfeng, An Honghan put down his teacup. "How I punish you is none of your business. Or do you want to be punished the same as Wu Lingyin? If that's the case, I can grant your wish."
Wu Jianfeng shuddered. His elder brother dared to offend His Majesty and would most likely die. To share the same crime with him would just mean going to his death with him.
Wu Jianfeng was a cowardly and timid man. Hearing An Honghan's words, he turned pale and trembled all over. He quickly shook his head and said, "No...no, I am not trying to plead for my elder brother. Your Majesty has misunderstood. If that arrow was really my elder brother's doing, how could I dare to cover it up or plead for him? I absolutely did not mean that."
Wu Jianfeng changed the subject too quickly.
Xi Xizhi was shocked by his change of expression, and shook her head helplessly. An Honghan had really hit the nail on the head! With just one provocation, Wu Jianfeng's little scheme was exposed.
Wu Jianfeng only thought of pleading for Wu Lingyin because he was acting in his own self-interest.
All the glory and favors came from his elder brother, yet in the end, he showed no affection whatsoever.
Looking at his current disheveled appearance, he seemed extremely afraid that An Honghan would punish him as well.
If it is truly for the sake of brotherhood, and we are willing to die together, what is there to fear?
Just a few words are enough to tell whether a person is sincere or not.
"Get back now!" An Honghan shouted coldly.
Wu Jianfeng stood up almost simultaneously, fearing that His Majesty was truly prepared to punish him as well.
"Yes, Your Majesty, I'll be going now." He retreated in a panic.
The bath clothes were ready, and two rows of palace maids were waiting on either side to escort An Honghan inside.
Inside, the room was filled with mist and rising heat.
Xi Xizhi's two little paws clung tightly to An Honghan's robe.
A pair of bright eyes darted back and forth, as if deep in thought.
She was absolutely certain that the archer was none other than General Wu Lingyin, the one who protected the nation.
Because Xi Xizhi rarely makes enemies, and there are very few people who would be so ruthless as to take her life, even though the scene was very chaotic at Youyun Mountain, Xi Xizhi still saw the arrow flying from Wu Lingyin's direction.
Wu Lingyin had sufficient motive to kill the mink, and he also had the ability to do so.
As soon as he stepped into the bathing pool, An Honghan dismissed all the palace maids and eunuchs.
In the huge bathing pool, there was only one person and one sable.
The mountain was covered in mud and dust. After taking a walk, Xi Xizhi felt sticky and uncomfortable all over. When she saw the warm bathing pool, she immediately jumped out of An Honghan's arms and headed straight for the pool.
The movement was quick and precise, like someone who hadn't eaten in a long time seeing a plump and fragrant chicken leg.
With a splash, water sprayed everywhere.
Xi Xizhi curled up into a ball and crashed into the pool.
Because the pool was deep enough, Xi Xizhi wasn't afraid of hurting herself, so she just rushed in without a care in the world.
“I saw Wu Lingyin shoot the arrow with my own eyes, and I will not wrong him, so you can rest assured that I have not wronged an innocent person.” An Honghan’s eyes seemed to be able to see through everything in the world.
When he said those words, Xi Xizhi's wet hair trembled in fright.
She thought to herself, "Why is it that her thoughts are always laid bare before An Honghan? Why does An Honghan always understand what she's thinking?"
"Your eyes have told me everything." An Honghan is not a god, so he cannot hear what others are thinking. However, having dealt with those shrewd and calculating ministers for many years, he is very accurate in guessing people's thoughts.
Xi Xizhi is as simple as a blank sheet of paper, so it's easier to guess what she's thinking.
This is also An Honghan's unique way of communicating with the sable. If it were anyone else, they would probably rack their brains but still not be able to figure out what Xi Xizhi, the sable, was up to.
Since An Honghan said he saw it with his own eyes, Xi Xizhi can rest assured.
She will not let those who want to kill her get away with it.
If it weren't for my agility and An Honghan's strong support, I probably would have been pierced by that arrow long ago.
Xi Xizhi can be tolerant and magnanimous about certain things, but once the lives of his family are threatened, who can remain indifferent?
Everyone cherishes their own life. Xi Xizhi doesn't want to die, so who has the right to take her life?
With her four short legs constantly kicking, Xi Xizhi swam several laps around the edge of the pool.
Seeing the little ferret swimming happily, An Honghan smiled slightly.
Raising this mink is like raising a little bundle of joy.
An Honghan's mood always improved whenever Xi Xizhi was by his side.
After swimming for a long time, Xi Xizhi lay flat on the water, exhausted, like a dead fish.
An Honghan got up and walked over, holding Xi Xizhi's small body in his arms. "Do you think swimming a few laps will wash away the dirt in your hair?"
Obviously impossible...
An Honghan stroked Xi Xizhi's fur, washing it for her.
Deep within Xi Xizhi's fur was a lot of dust. An Honghan scooped up a spoonful of water, poured it over her, and then rubbed it a few times. Only after confirming that Xi Xizhi's fur was clean did he continue to clean the other areas.
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