"Guard Wu, could it be that the little ferret doesn't like osmanthus cake?" the guard next to him asked. In fact, they had already tried feeding the little ferret no less than five different kinds of cakes, but the little ferret refused to eat them.
At first, they thought the little ferret had no appetite because of its injured front leg. But now that the injury has healed, the little ferret still refuses to eat. Could it be that the little ferret has become too spoiled by His Majesty and its appetite has become extremely picky, showing disdain for their pastries?
Wu Jianfeng also considered this possibility and nodded to the two guards, saying, "Go to the imperial kitchen and ask them to prepare some more delicious food, both meat and vegetables."
The old man was very curious about the Phoenix Cloud Sable, so he surrounded it, his bright eyes fixed on the little sable. The tuft of fiery fur on the sable's forehead shimmered and shone brightly in the dark confinement room.
"Stop your fuss. No matter what you do, it won't eat. This is a psychological problem. What good are a few dishes of pastries? In my opinion, you should try to resolve its emotional distress. Young sables are not like adult sables. If they go hungry for three or five meals, they could very well lose their lives." The old man said seriously. Although there was some exaggeration in his words, it was all for the good of the Phoenix Cloud Sable.
It's rare to see such a spirit creature; if it were to suffer some serious illness from hunger, he would deeply regret it.
Although Wu Jianfeng didn't quite believe it, it served as a wake-up call. If Xiao Diao died in the confinement room, and His Majesty became enraged, they would all be in deep trouble.
"Take good care of Fengyun Diao. I'll go and report to His Majesty right away." No matter what the situation, it's always good to consult His Majesty first.
If Little Marten still refuses to eat after His Majesty arrives, his punishment will be reduced to the minimum. Not daring to delay, Wu Jianfeng quickly walked out of the confinement room.
The old man watched his retreating figure and sighed softly, "In the end, he won't amount to much."
A person who is secretive and lacks independent judgment can already predict their future achievements based on their personality.
This old man has such sharp eyes; he can make judgments whether he's looking at people or animals. Is such a highly skilled person really just a veterinarian? Xi Xizhi wondered to herself, her bright eyes fixed on the old man.
The old man possessed a special charm; his appearance was kind and gentle, and his dry, old eyes always evoked a sense of warmth.
The confinement room was quiet, and the group had nothing to talk about. It felt like an eternity before Xi Xizhi yawned in boredom, her hunger pangs growing stronger.
Man is made of iron, food is made of steel; if you miss a meal, you'll be starving.
Xi Xizhi finally understood the true meaning of these words. She wondered how those homeless poor people managed to endure the harsh winters and scorching summers.
Just as she was about to close her eyes, a series of steady and powerful footsteps gradually reached everyone's ears.
Before the person even arrived, the eunuch's shrill voice announced, "His Majesty has arrived!"
Xi Xizhi couldn't quite define her feelings towards An Honghan. In any case, she was a sinner, and An Honghan was the executioner! If An Honghan hadn't ordered the palace maids and eunuchs to have their eyes gouged out, she wouldn't have had to blame herself or punish herself.
Not wanting to see that person for the time being, Xi Xizhi slowly turned her round body around, facing the door with her backside, clearly not welcoming An Honghan's arrival.
An Honghan had just stepped into the confinement room when he saw Xiao Diao's actions, and his anger flared instantly. Upon hearing Wu Jianfeng say that Xiao Diao refused to eat, he immediately put down the memorial he was holding and rushed over. And Xiao Diao was actually turning her back to him? Did he expect him to offer his warm welcome only to be met with indifference?
"You're getting more and more temperamental." An Honghan roughly picked up the little ferret and made it face him.
Xi Xizhi kept her eyes tightly shut, refusing to look at An Honghan. She knew that if she opened them and saw his perpetually icy face, her pride would vanish completely. The reason was simple: Xi Xizhi was a bully who preyed on the weak and feared the strong. Whenever she encountered someone more powerful than herself, she would immediately sway to one side. To put it more politely, Xi Xizhi was 'flexible and adaptable'.
The tiny white ball trembled slightly, its vision obscured by darkness. Unable to see, Xi Xizhi couldn't discern the other's expression, her mind racing with guesses. If An Honghan were to erupt in anger, she would be utterly powerless to resist. The thought of the palace maids and eunuchs, in the same predicament as her, rekindled a flicker of her indomitable spirit.
The other party remained motionless for a long time, then a cold voice rang out: "Bring the pastries up."
Several eunuchs accompanying him each carried a plate of pastries. They stood in a line in front of An Honghan, holding the plates with both hands and bending over to hold them up.
An Honghan casually picked up a piece, broke it into small pieces, lifted Xi Xizhi's chin, and without paying attention to Xi Xizhi's fierce resistance, fed it directly, "I only locked you up for two days, and you started a hunger strike against me."
Who's causing trouble for you? She's atoning for her sins!
My mouth had barely opened and closed a few times when I happened to chew on that crisp pastry. The pastry had a hint of sweetness, melted in my mouth, and filled my mouth with a sweet aroma.
Having gone without food all day, Xi Xizhi was starving, her stomach practically sticking to her back. Upon tasting such delicious pastries, she couldn't resist wanting more. However, her conviction firmly told her she couldn't be so greedy. She had to atone for her sins; without doing so, her conscience would be uneasy!
Spitting out the remaining pastry crumbs, Xi Xizhi closed her mouth tightly and turned her head away. No matter how you tried to coax or threaten her, she wouldn't open her mouth.
The old man stood up and straightened his long robe. "Your Majesty, you can't do this. This little sable is having a mental breakdown and is determined to get into a dead end. There's nothing we can do. Unless we can resolve her inner conflict, she'll starve to death sooner or later."
Old man, are you trying to scare me? You can skip a few meals, it won't kill you.
However, knowing that the old man was helping her, Xi Xizhi was still extremely grateful to him.
An Honghan then turned his gaze to the old man. Wu Jianfeng took one look and introduced him, "Your Majesty, this is the veterinarian we found today."
An Honghan scrutinized the old man several times, then glanced sideways at him. "What worries could it possibly have? It has no worries about food or clothing every day." Thinking of that teardrop, An Honghan's thoughts drifted away again.
Perhaps, it really is.
"Why it's unhappy, how would I know? I'm just a commoner, I don't understand the little sable's thoughts." The old man's words were true, not only pleasing to the ear, but also showing his magnanimity.
This old man is no ordinary person.
Gently stroking the sable's fur, An Honghan already guessed why the sable was refusing to eat. Fortunately, he had been cautious and feared that the sable might get stuck in a dead end, so he ordered the palace maids and eunuchs to be temporarily detained.
"Wu Jianfeng, pass down the order to release those palace maids and eunuchs." Compared to Xiao Diao, the lives of those palace maids and eunuchs were insignificant in An Honghan's eyes.
Losing Xiao Mink for their sake seems utterly not worth it, no matter how you look at it.
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