The servant's words infuriated Xi Xizhi so much that she jumped up and down. Was that string of jade beads something one could wear so casually? Wisps of black smoke swirled around the bracelet; it was clearly an ominous object.
Newborn children have no resistance whatsoever. If dark energy invades their bodies, it can cause anything from intellectual disability to death.
What deep-seated hatred could exist between the Left and Right Prime Ministers that led to the innocent involvement of a vulnerable infant?
The baby seemed to sense the discomfort and immediately started crying.
Xi Xizhi could only watch helplessly as the black mist seeped into the baby's skin, wisps of it creeping up the baby's wrist.
Of everyone present, only Xi Xizhi, a sable, knew the truth. No matter how anxious Xi Xizhi was, no one could understand what she was thinking.
"Don't cry, don't cry. Today is your one-month birthday. How can you cry? Lin'er, be good and don't cry." Liu Fuqing loved his grandson very much and picked up a handkerchief to wipe away his tears.
Xi Xizhi quickly looked in the servant's direction and instantly noticed the sinister smile on his lips. He was indeed treacherous; he could even harm an innocent baby.
"Chirp chirp..." Xi Xizhi refused to give up and still tried to rush towards the baby.
An Honghan, in a bad temper, slapped it lightly, signaling it to stay put. In this situation, he couldn't afford to cause trouble because of a little reluctance.
Xi Xizhi understood this principle, but she was anxious. If the child wore this bracelet for even a day, he would definitely die.
The black aura surrounding the jade bracelet was extremely dense, suggesting extraordinary power. However, her spiritual energy was currently too weak to purify it; she could only try to avoid it.
Every moment of delay increases the risk to the baby.
"What's so great about that jade bracelet? There are plenty of beautiful bracelets in the palace. When we get back, you can choose any jewelry you want. Just don't cause any trouble for me today." An Honghan was convinced that the little sable had taken a liking to the bracelet, and seeing how restless it was, he became a little agitated.
The words Xi Xizhi uttered turned into a series of chirping sounds.
The ferret's cries were so loud that many guests' eyes were drawn to An Honghan. When they saw him and the animal in his arms, and considering the recent rumors in the palace, many people knew his identity.
Since the other party did not reveal their identity, the others simply pretended to be ignorant and did not expose them, but their words and actions were all tinged with caution.
"Too noisy." An Honghan, who had been silent for a long time, suddenly said in a deep voice.
Liu Fuqing's heart skipped a beat, fearing that His Majesty would take his anger out on his grandson. He quickly handed the child to the wet nurse, saying, "Take him away and comfort him for now. I'll go check on him later."
After the baby left, the hall became quiet again.
In fact, Liu Fuqing's worries were unnecessary. An Honghan's reason for saying that was simply that he was afraid the little ferret in his arms might lose its temper and rush up to snatch the child's gifts. Picking up his teacup and taking a sip, An Honghan's casual gesture was full of the domineering aura of a superior.
Everyone knew that the man sitting there was no ordinary person, and everyone's face showed a sense of seriousness.
"Let's...let's begin the feast." Liu Fuqing raised his sleeve and wiped away his sweat.
Why did such a nice banquet turn out like this?
Thinking of his grandson, Liu Fuqing was still puzzled. The child had never cried or fussed since birth, so why was he crying so loudly on such a joyous day?
Although the dishes at the Prime Minister's residence were not as delicious as those in the imperial palace, they had their own unique flavor. The table was laden with delicious food, and the aroma was irresistible.
Still preoccupied with the baby, Xi Xizhi, who usually had a great appetite, lost her appetite despite seeing a table full of delicious food. If she could save him, Xi Xizhi would definitely do so. Besides, Liu Fuqing was the Right Chancellor of the court; if she could help his grandson, he would owe Xi Xizhi a favor.
If needed in the future, they can ask Liu Fuqing to repay the favor.
An Honghan picked up two pieces of meat and fed them to Xi Xizhi, but Xi Xizhi ate them listlessly. Shaking its little head, it looked around at the assembled guests, then made a decision. It slapped An Honghan's thigh hard with its paw, chirped as if greeting him, and then suddenly jumped off his lap.
The hall was filled with round tables, seating ten people each. Many guests were busy toasting and eating, oblivious to what was under the tables. Xi Xizhi easily slipped under the round tables and chased after the nanny in the direction she had left.
An Honghan watched the white blob gradually disappear, then picked up his teacup and took a sip. The bitter tea lingered on his tongue, leaving a lingering aftertaste. It seemed this sable was truly in need of discipline; it dared to leave on its own initiative before its master had even given the word.
Liu Fuqing was sitting next to An Honghan. The scene of Xiao Diao leaving could escape the eyes of others, but it could not be hidden from him.
"Master, should we send someone to retrieve it?" Recently, this little sable has been the Emperor's favorite, and Liu Fuqing has also received a lot of news about it.
"No need, let it go. It will come back in a while." An Honghan wasn't worried at all that the little sable would run away, because besides him, where else could the little sable climb?
Everyone chooses the best option.
There's no reason for someone to turn down such a good master as An Honghan and follow someone else.
An Honghan was very confident about whether he could keep Xiao Diao's heart.
The people sitting at the same table with An Honghan and Liu Fuqing were all famous ministers in the court, and they were all from Liu Fuqing's faction.
They seemed to know each other quite well, exchanging a few words now and then. Because His Majesty was present, they dared not stray too far from the topic.
An Honghan seemed to see and hear nothing, eating his own food without giving a single thought to anyone else.
Xi Xizhi got lost as soon as she crossed the long corridor leading from the main hall to the backyard. The Prime Minister's residence was neither large nor small, and since her wet nurse had been gone for so long, she didn't know which side of the road she had taken.
Xi Xizhi stood in the middle of the fork in the road, hesitant and unable to make a decision.
Suddenly, a tapping sound came from behind, and Xi Xizhi's ears twitched. She immediately hid in the flower bushes. Two pretty maids carrying goat's milk hurriedly walked past Xi Xizhi.
"What do you think is wrong with the young master? He's been crying nonstop ever since he came back from the front hall. I think he's definitely possessed. I've heard that children can see things that adults can't. Do you think he might have seen something?" the woman said in a clear, startled voice.
The other maid appeared more composed and scolded her, "Is this the kind of thing we should say? What if the Right Chancellor hears this? Do you want to be punished? It's normal for a baby to cry. Don't make such a fuss. Maybe he's just hungry. Otherwise, the wet nurse wouldn't have told us to prepare milk to feed him."
Listening to their conversation, Xi Xizhi already knew where they were going.
After the two maids had walked a distance, Xi Xizhi darted out and quickly chased after them with her short legs.
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