With someone else doing the work, Xi Xizhi was too lazy to walk. After snuggling into An Honghan's arms, she lay there contentedly.
Several minutes later, the tingling sensation in my hind legs finally disappeared completely.
Perhaps because she couldn't transform during the day, Xi Xizhi wanted to verify that she had succeeded in her cultivation all day long.
Since the chances of success are slim anyway, why not give it a try?
With that thought in mind, Xi Xizhi shifted a few times in An Honghan's arms, unable to contain her restless heart any longer, and secretly began to form hand seals with her little paws.
An Honghan had drunk quite a bit of wine while drinking alone, and was now slightly tipsy, so he naturally didn't notice Xiao Diao's actions.
Xi Xizhi's actions were also very discreet, after all, she wanted to save face if people knew that she was always forming hand seals and transforming every now and then, and that she was always unsuccessful.
The path back to Panlong Temple is less than 100 meters long.
In such a short time, Xi Xizhi had already formed five hand seals.
Just as she was dejectedly making her sixth attempt, a dazzling silver-white light enveloped her.
It looked up in disbelief; it had actually succeeded!
She quickly jumped out of An Honghan's arms, darted onto the dragon bed, and crawled into the quilt.
Suddenly, his arms were empty. An Honghan subconsciously looked down and saw a little white ball of light dart to the bed three meters away like an arrow.
Having become quite familiar with the little sable's transformation state, An Honghan calmly watched everything without disturbing it, simply standing quietly to the side.
Time passed second by second.
After the light shone brightly and then gradually faded, a large bulge appeared again under the quilt.
A thin arm and leg emerged from the quilt; it was Xi Xizhi after her transformation.
The little girl's bright eyes, clear and sparkling like stars, turned towards An Honghan with a beaming smile as she opened her chubby little mouth.
"Look, I've turned back into human form!" As if wanting to share her joy with the other person, Xi Xizhi's tone was full of excitement as she sat up wrapped in the quilt.
An Honghan looked at the excited child, walked over, and gently rubbed her forehead.
"Okay, I understand. You succeeded." An Honghan had been watching Xiao Diao's efforts these past few days and was genuinely happy to see her achieve this.
"But it's too late tonight, you should rest."
"Hmm!" Xi Xizhi replied, realizing that if she didn't hurry up and go to sleep, it would be dawn soon. She didn't mind, but An Honghan still had to attend the morning court session.
"Close your eyes and go to sleep. You'll have plenty to do in the next few days." An Honghan tucked the blanket around the child.
Xi Xizhi was a little confused. "What does this have to do with me?"
"Now that you have taken human form, it is essential for you to study and learn to read. I will arrange for you to enter the Imperial Academy as soon as possible," An Honghan said matter-of-factly, telling Xi Xizhi all his plans.
Xi Xizhi gritted her teeth in anger. She had just successfully transformed into human form when she heard this terrible news.
An Honghan is too ruthless; he doesn't let her rest for even a moment.
How could An Honghan not guess what the little ferret was thinking?
However, living in the human world, there are certain things that must be done, such as learning to read. If you don't know how to read, there will be many things you won't be able to do in the future.
An Honghan preferred quiet, and there weren't many palace maids and eunuchs on duty at Panlong Palace at night, so Xi Xizhi's appearance didn't attract anyone's attention.
The night breeze swept by, carrying away the fatigue and noise of the day, leaving only tranquility and peace.
The next day, before the morning court session, An Honghan dressed himself neatly and summoned Lin En.
"Everyone, get out. Lynn, stay here."
Lynn was also full of questions. His gaze fell on the little girl who appeared out of thin air, and he was completely baffled.
Xi Xizhi picked up a pastry from the table, stuffed it into her mouth, and her mouth was full of pastry crumbs.
An Honghan brushed the rim of his teacup with the lid and looked at Xi Xizhi sitting next to him. "Go to the Imperial Household Department and arrange an identity for her."
Lynn looked at the little girl, puzzled.
"Your Majesty, what kind of status should we grant her?" Even palace maids are divided into different ranks, and seeing how much His Majesty valued the little girl, Lin En dared not make a decision on his own.
“My personal maid is named Xi Xizhi.” An Honghan glanced at the child intentionally.
The little brat successfully stopped what he was doing, slurped up a few bites, and swallowed the pastry in his mouth. "Why a palace maid? Can't I be a 'princess'?"
Remembering that An Ruoyan used to rely on her status to act arrogantly, Xi Xizhi blurted it out.
These words startled Lynn so much that her hand holding the whisk trembled.
Is the status of a princess something that can be obtained casually? Those are all born into wealth and privilege.
An Honghan showed no anger, only saying, "That's fine, but... can you accept that kind of fate?"
Understanding that An Honghan was implying something, Xi Xizhi hesitated for a moment, then said, "Then let's forget about it."
It's better to be a palace maid than to become An Honghan's tool.
Unfortunately... Xi Xizhi underestimated An Honghan's wishful thinking, which directly led to her tragic fate later on.
"Go and get on with your business," An Honghan instructed Lin En, indicating that he could leave.
Lynn turned around suspiciously, and just as he was about to step out of the palace, he couldn't help but ask, "Your Majesty, should we send someone to look for the Phoenix Cloud Sable?"
In Lynn's mind, if there was no trace of the Phoenix Cloud Sable in the Panlong Palace, His Majesty would always send people to search for it, but today, the entire morning, His Majesty had not mentioned it at all.
Upon hearing this, Xi Xizhi choked on her pastry, her face turning red.
Isn't she right here? But the uncle was quite considerate; even though he didn't see her, he at least knew to go find her.
Unlike others, who remain indifferent.
An Honghan quickly poured a glass of water and held it to the little girl's lips. "If you want to eat, then eat properly. Drink some water to moisten your throat."
Wasn't she just scared? Xi Xizhi held her water glass and took a few sips.
I'm experiencing the benefits of being human again! At least when I drink water, I don't have to lick it sip by sip, which is much more convenient.
"There's no need to look for it for now. I believe it will come back on its own once it has had enough of wandering around outside."
Xi Xizhi stared intently at An Honghan with her bright eyes. He was such a good actor; he could lie without even blushing, and without a single flaw.
After receiving the order, Lynn finally withdrew from the palace.
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