If Lynn hadn't said that, An Honghan might have been able to keep the mink. But as soon as Lynn said it, An Honghan's expression became even more gloomy.
He glanced at Xi Xizhi beside him. Of course, he would take care of his own things. As for companionship? He was fine with Xi Xizhi.
"I said take it and throw it away, don't make me say it a second time."
His Majesty's inexplicable anger left Lynn flustered, and he quickly bowed his head and replied, "This servant obeys, this servant will go immediately."
Despite the oppressive aura emanating from An Honghan, Lynn approached and tried to snatch the little ferret from Xi Xizhi's arms. The ferret, unaware of its future fate, remained sitting blankly in the child's lap.
Xi Xizhi hugged it and turned slightly.
"I want to keep it." (This statement is repeated.)
"I don't need two identical pets." The implication was that he only needed one Phoenix Cloud Sable.
Xi Xizhi gritted her teeth in anger, sighing inwardly, "It's just a sable, isn't it? It doesn't eat much or cost much money, so why can't we keep it?"
Seeing Lin En getting closer and closer to take Fengyun Marten away, Xi Xizhi was anxious and tried to shake off An Honghan's large hand that was holding her.
The two men's actions drew the attention of the ministers below.
Although the phoenix-cloud sable was not His Majesty's favorite pet, it was still extremely precious. After all, phoenix-cloud sables were almost extinct in this world.
It's been a long time since two phoenix-cloud sables have appeared at the same time.
Everyone felt it was a pity when they heard that His Majesty wanted to throw away the ferret.
Compared to this Phoenix Cloud Sable, Dongfang Youyu certainly preferred the previous one.
However, seeing Xi Xizhi's desperate attempt to protect the ferret, he couldn't help but extend a helping hand, "Your Majesty, I have a request."
Dongfang Youyu instantly attracted everyone's attention...
An Honghan tightly grasped Xi Xizhi's struggling little hands, trapping her in his arms. "Crown Prince of Luyun Kingdom, please speak."
Dongfang Youyu cleared his throat and coughed twice. "I also have a great fondness for the Phoenix Cloud Sable. Since Your Majesty does not want this Phoenix Cloud Sable, why not give it to me? I will certainly treat it well."
An Honghan frowned first, not wanting to have a falling out with Xi Xizhi, so he turned to look at Xi Xizhi and gestured for her to make a decision.
It would be best if someone could adopt the Phoenix Cloud Sable.
Xi Xizhi glanced at Dongfang Youyu a few times. Although this person had the nickname "smiling tiger," he should have a good heart. Feng Yun Diao was in his heart, so he wouldn't mistreat her.
"Give it to him." Those two words told An Honghan his decision.
An Honghan beckoned to Lin En and said, "Since His Highness the Crown Prince has asked for it, how can I refuse? Lin En, hand the Phoenix Cloud Sable to His Highness the Crown Prince."
Dongfang Youyu was also helpless about this. Although he liked the Phoenix Cloud Sable, liking it and raising it were two different things. He really didn't know why the child's single glance and gesture had made him make such a decision.
Dongfang Youyu reached out and took the little sable from him, holding it in his arms.
The fur of the Phoenix Cloud Sable is extremely soft and smooth to the touch.
No wonder An Honghan always carried that mink; there was a reason for it.
"Let's adjourn the banquet tonight. All ministers, please go back and rest early." An Honghan flicked his sleeves, stood up, took Xi Xizhi's hand, and left from the side of the nine-tiered platform.
Xi Xizhi glanced back at Dongfang Youyu and saw him stroking the little sable's fur, which put her at ease.
The Panlong Palace was lit up everywhere. When An Honghan stepped into the Panlong Palace, all the palace maids and eunuchs bowed and paid their respects.
Xi Xizhi was still arguing with An Honghan because of the Feng Yun Diao incident, so she hadn't been talking to anyone.
After taking a shower, I got into bed and went to sleep.
Two palace maids were wiping An Honghan's wet hair with handkerchiefs.
An Honghan looked up at the child lying in the golden tent. His tone was cold, but it was tinged with affection. "Dry your hair before you go to sleep. Otherwise, if you catch a cold, I won't call the imperial physician for you."
Xi Xizhi, whose head was covered by a quilt, twitched her ears, and her pair of deep blue eyes seemed to gleam with light in the dark environment.
She reached out and touched her wet, silver hair, deciding to go outside and dry it before crawling into bed.
As An Honghan said, if you go to sleep with your hair wet, you'll catch a cold and suffer the consequences.
The quilt rustled, and Xi Xizhi pulled a black cloth over her head, covering her tail tightly. She then lifted the quilt and was about to go out.
Just then, a eunuch's voice came from outside the door: "Your Majesty, Consort Hua requests an audience."
An Honghan's brows furrowed instantly, his gaze turning hostile. Before he could even instruct the eunuchs to send Consort Hua away, the woman's figure appeared at the palace gate.
Xi Xizhi sat half-upright on the bed, looking at the door in surprise.
What is Consort Hua's purpose in coming at this time?
When their eyes met, Xi Xizhi clearly felt the malice in the woman's eyes.
I'm afraid it's because I didn't listen to her last time that she's so angry. I'm sure I'll have a lot of trouble in the palace from now on.
Consort Hua carried a tray with a bowl of soup on it. The soup was steaming, and as soon as she brought it into the hall, everyone smelled its rich and pleasant aroma.
Xi Xizhi was startled. She was very familiar with this fragrance. Wasn't it the same scent she had smelled outside the palace?
Staring warily at the bowl of soup, Xi Xizhi disregarded everything else, quickly got out of bed, and ran towards An Honghan.
With her two little feet barefoot on the cold marble floor, Xi Xizhi felt a little cold, but that didn't stop her from walking.
An Honghan immediately snapped, "Don't you feel cold? Why aren't you wearing shoes?"
Reach out, pick up the child, lift her feet off the ground, and hold her close to your chest.
"There's something wrong with that soup, it's that smell." Xi Xizhi couldn't explain why, but she knew that something must have been added to that soup.
Out of consideration for Consort Hua, Xi Xizhi deliberately lowered her voice and spoke close to An Honghan's ear.
This intimate gesture once again provoked Consort Hua's displeasure.
His Majesty hadn't stepped into the inner palace for several months already. Now, not only did he not come, but he also doted on a little girl. How could this not arouse jealousy?
Compared to the cunning and treacherous vixen Hua Fei, An Honghan naturally trusted his own innocent and adorable little mink.
He nodded slightly, indicating to Xi Xizhi that he understood.
Tonight, we just had that Fan Yi incident, and now Consort Hua is causing trouble again. Those two families really don't let anyone have a moment's peace; they don't give anyone a moment's respite.
"It's late, Consort Hua should go home early." An Honghan seemed not to see the soup in her hand and immediately told her to leave.
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