Perhaps it was because the purple energy she absorbed from Pei Ji was too abundant, or perhaps it was because he kissed her so hard that she had difficulty breathing, Xue Huan fainted and fell limply into Pei Ji's arms.
Pei Ji was shocked and thought something was wrong with her. When he found out that she just fainted, he couldn't help laughing.
Huanhuan has been really tired these past two days. She has been summoning his soul and detoxifying the emperor, and has not had a good rest.
Pei Ji touched her face lovingly, held her in his arms and let her fall asleep.
When they arrived at the gate of the Prince's Mansion, Pei Ji got out of the car holding someone.
The coachman, the guards and the secret guards were all extremely surprised. His Highness had clearly gone in with a white fox in his arms, but how come when he came out, the fox in his arms had become a woman?
Who is that woman? Could she be the white fox in disguise?
Then isn't this woman a vixen? !
Pei Ji had no idea that his subordinates' thoughts had wandered so far, and even if he knew, he wouldn't have cared.
He carried Xue Huan all the way into the main courtyard. Before the servants could open their mouths to salute, he stopped them with his eyes, so as not to wake the person in his arms. If he couldn't stop them in time, he would simply use his Qinggong to speed up his pace and pass by quickly.
After entering the house, Pei Ji put her on the bed and helped her take off her shoes and outer clothes gently to prevent her from getting uncomfortable.
Pulling up the thin blanket, he leaned over and kissed her between the eyebrows, then tiptoed out.
At the same time, earth-shaking changes were taking place in Xue Huan's space, of course, changes for the better.
After arriving in the outer room, Pei Ji began to deal with the matters that had accumulated during his coma for several days.
But before that, there is one more person who needs to be dealt with.
"Xuan Li."
The leader of the secret guards, dressed in black and like a shadow, appeared silently in front of him, knelt on one knee, and waited for orders silently.
"Xuan Xin was disrespectful to the Crown Princess. She will be lashed thirty times. After the execution, she will be sent to the island and will never be allowed to leave."
"yes."
Xuan Li disappeared like a wisp of black smoke again.
The island Pei Ji mentioned was an island in the middle of a lake, where he trained his secret guards. The island was surrounded by water and isolated from the outside world. Usually, only ships carrying supplies came in and out.
Pei Ji's move was tantamount to exiling Xuan Xin.
When Xue Huan woke up, it was already evening. She had slept particularly soundly.
Pei Ji happened to come in at this time, "Are you awake? Are you hungry? Should I ask the kitchen to prepare dinner?"
Xue Huan nodded and said, "I'm hungry." She stretched out her arms towards him, as if to hug him.
How could Pei Ji resist her coquettish behavior? His heart was incredibly warm. He walked over, held her on his lap, and put her clothes and shoes on.
Xue Huan leaned lazily in his arms, enjoying her boyfriend's considerate service with peace of mind.
Finally, I gave him a kiss on the cheek as a reward.
However, this kiss aroused Pei Ji's desire, and he pinched her chin and tasted her well.
Xue Huan pushed and hit him, mumbling, "I'm hungry!"
Pei Ji finally let go of her reluctantly, wiping the water stains from her lips with his fingertips. "Okay, let's go eat."
The two walked hand in hand into the flower hall, where the table was already filled with delicious delicacies.
One of the crispy fish dishes was quite to Xue Huan's liking. The fish meat was tender and crispy, and even the fish bones were crispy. It melted in her mouth with a light bite. There was no need to worry about it getting stuck in her throat. She ate several chopsticks in a row.
"This fish is delicious. How is it cooked?"
Xue Huan was very curious because she couldn't make such a fish with crispy bones.
Although she is a good cook, there are still many dishes in this world that she doesn't know about.
Pei Ji then asked someone to call the chef who prepared this dish.
Pei Ji was quite strict in his rule, so his subordinates both respected and feared him. When the cook heard that the prince wanted to see him, he thought there was something wrong with the food he cooked tonight, so he went there trembling with fear.
When he arrived, he found out that the future Crown Princess liked the crispy fish he made and wanted to know how he made it.
The cook immediately put his heart at ease and explained the recipe to Xue Huan in detail.
"Choose a live crucian carp weighing four or five pounds, gut it, remove its internal organs, and clean it. Place it in a large bowl and marinate it with a mixture of rice wine, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sugar for about half an hour (about 40 minutes). It's best to cover the fish with the marinade so that it can soak into the fish without having to turn it over.
"After marinating, fry the fish thoroughly in a pan. Then place it in another pan with a layer of scallions, including the fish's belly and another layer on the fish itself. Add a suitable amount of shredded ginger to remove the fishy smell. Then, pour all the seasonings used to marinate the fish into the pan, cover it, and simmer for about half an hour (one and a half). Drizzle with a few drops of sesame oil, and the fish is ready to be served."
The chef spoke fluently about topics he was familiar with, and concluded by saying, "The crispy fish tastes even better when it's cold, and it's especially delicious when eaten with wine."
Xue Huan understood and glanced at Pei Ji, who said, "Reward."
A servant next to him handed the cook a purse.
The cook thanked for the reward and happily retreated.
Xue Huan said, "I'll try it tomorrow and make it for you."
Pei Ji: "Okay."
He knew that she liked to research new dishes and try fresh foods, so he didn't stop her.
After dinner, the two walked hand in hand in the garden to digest their food. Xue Huan asked, "Did you send anyone to Huanying Mountain?"
"Yes, I have sent them. Do you have any plans for Huanhuan over there?"
"The terrain there is easy to defend but difficult to attack. The black iron ore can be used to craft weapons, and I also discovered a very productive crop there—pumpkins—so there's no shortage of food. With weapons and food, as long as we can hold it, it's a natural fortress.
"Do you still remember the plague of demonic insects I mentioned in my previous letter to you?"
"Of course I remember."
"I think we need to prepare for both scenarios. On the one hand, we need to find a way to completely eliminate the demonic insects, and on the other hand, we need to build a safe base in advance so that we can have a place to stay in the future. Huanying Mountain is an excellent place to establish a base."
Pei Ji: "Okay, leave it to me."
As it got dark, lights were lit everywhere in the mansion, and Pei Ji sent Xue Huan back to Qinghui Tower.
Naturally, he wanted her to live with him, but this would damage her reputation. Although the people below him wouldn't say anything, they would probably look down on her in their hearts, which he would never allow.
Therefore, he will still abide by some of the obvious rules.
In Qinghui Tower, two maids sat together doing needlework and chatting about gossip, mainly Cuitai.
"Hongxiang, who do you think the girl His Highness brought back today is?"
Hongxiang is a calm and taciturn girl, the kind of honest girl who does things silently. She is not very interested in the gossip about His Highness. After all, she is just a little maid and it is not appropriate for her to discuss her master's affairs.
Hearing this, she didn't stop moving her hands, "I don't know."
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