Once the little fox had figured things out, it began to enjoy all kinds of roasted and grilled meats without any distractions.
She held a duck leg in one hand and a goose leg in the other, with various kinds of meat that Yin Changling had prepared for her all around her.
She ate the meat one bite at a time, without any of the coyness of a noblewoman or the cautious joy of a country girl eating meat, making one wonder about her origins.
Yin Changling noticed that Tu Shan Lingxi could use a spoon but not chopsticks, which puzzled him from the bottom of his heart.
"If Xi'er can't use jade chopsticks, what does she eat on a daily basis?"
He didn't mean anything by it; it was just a casual question. But the little fox interpreted it in many ways.
After all, Tu Shan Lingxi was feeling guilty. As a fox, she didn't know how to use human chopsticks, and her claws weren't nimble enough.
Tu Shan Lingxi immediately tensed up, straightening her small body and stuffing her mouth full of meat, no longer chewing.
Her bright black eyes darted around as she tried to think of the best way to answer, and finally she came up with a relatively safe answer.
"I... I forgot how to use it. A spoon is simpler."
"Then how about I teach you?"
Yin Changling smiled gently, a rare moment of his affluence. The tyrant who usually roared for war had transformed into a refined and elegant young nobleman here.
He said this from the bottom of his heart. If you're teaching someone how to use jade chopsticks, you can teach them hand in hand, and naturally, there will be a small physical contact.
Um.
Let me make it clear first, he wasn't intentionally trying to take advantage of the young woman; he simply wanted to teach her something.
I truly had no selfish motives whatsoever!
He probably doesn't even believe himself. Well, he really does want to get closer to the two of them, wishing they could be together all the time.
Yin Changling could simply imagine the little girl nestled in his arms, letting him manipulate her—his fingers, teaching her how to use chopsticks.
If he teaches well, he might be admired by Xi'er. If he could reward himself with a kiss, Yin Changling felt hot all over just thinking about it.
However, it would be great if everything could develop according to his wishes, little by little.
Tu Shan Lingxi would never cooperate with him, not for any other reason than that the little fox was up to some mischief again, but was just being lazy.
"No need, I think it's fine as it is."
Tu Shan Lingxi quickly refused. She didn't want to suffer like that. Besides, even the Grand Preceptor didn't think anything was wrong, so how dare this little tyrant interfere?
Hmph, little fox, no way!
"Alright, if you're unwilling, I won't force you."
Seeing her resolute attitude, Yin Changling had no choice but to compromise.
His intention wasn't to disapprove of the woman's behavior; he simply felt that teaching her to use jade chopsticks could enhance their relationship.
Now that he's been rejected, he can only sigh with regret.
Yin Changling's mind and eyes were completely focused on the woman before him. Watching her eat meat with gusto and without any regard for decorum, he didn't find her vulgar at all; on the contrary, he found her extremely adorable.
However, a lingering doubt remained in Yin Changling's heart; he was determined to marry the woman before him.
Although I don't care about her origins, I still need to know the woman's background!
He couldn't possibly marry a nameless woman of unknown origin as his queen; her name had to be recorded in the lineage charts of past emperors.
They are meant to enjoy the incense offerings of generations, be supported by thousands, and even be buried with others after death.
Yin Changling secretly made up his mind that he must find a time to find out her background.
The ultimate goal is to successfully propose marriage and bring her into the palace.
...
Yin Changling silently plotted how to win the woman over and make her his queen.
Therefore, he spent much more time looking at women.
However, Tu Shan Lingxi was particularly indifferent to what others thought or felt.
Because she focused all her attention on food.
Tu Shan Lingxi ate quickly and with relish, just like she always did. This was enough to entice the Grand Preceptor, who had long since abstained from grains, to eat two extra bowls of rice with her.
Yin Changling was no exception. He wasn't hungry at first, but being with Tu Shan Lingxi and seeing how much she enjoyed it made him hungry too.
He didn't say much more, picked up his bowl and chopsticks and started eating, occasionally putting a piece of meat on the little fox's plate.
And so they took turns eating, neither of them saying another word, but the atmosphere between them was exceptionally harmonious.
The spring sunshine was bright, and a gentle breeze occasionally blew in, adding to the beauty of the scene.
...
Meanwhile, Yi Changfeng, who was still searching for people near the post station, was not having such a good time.
He asked around for a long time, but everyone said they had never seen a woman in white, just as if Tu Shan Ling Xi had never appeared here.
I can't find it anywhere!
Yi Changfeng couldn't help but smile bitterly. Was he reaping what he sowed? He had deliberately chosen a secluded spot, fearing that the little fox might be targeted.
To my surprise, I couldn't find her anywhere!
Yi Changfeng felt a deep sense of regret. It was all his fault. What if something had happened to the little fox?
He deserves to die. He took the little fox out without permission, but instead of bringing her back safely, he lost her.
Yi Changfeng was filled with anxiety, wishing he could poke a few holes in himself to punish himself for his carelessness!
His lips were chapped, and his clothes were disheveled from searching for someone; he looked rather pitiful.
Yi Changfeng clenched his fists in resentment, realizing for the first time how insignificant he was. He was still such a useless person, unable to protect Xi'er.
He's so incompetent, he hates himself!
...
In fact, Yi Changfeng was just worrying unnecessarily. Tu Shan Lingxi was a demon with incredible strength and magic.
Moreover, the little fox was personally trained by the Imperial Advisor, and no one in the world but the Imperial Advisor can deal with it.
Especially the little fox now, whose magical power is several times that of her previous life, and who has mastered various spells, can teleport away instantly when she encounters bad guys.
As for why the little fox in her previous life was harmed by a mortal, it was because of the bloodline left behind by that snake demon, who knew how to subdue a great demon.
They also used underhanded tricks, feeding the innocent little fox from her previous life a drug that could bewitch powerful demons, so that she could do those wicked things.
But this little fox is incredibly strong, as if all her talents and bloodlines have been unlocked, making it impossible for her to be ambushed.
It's just that Yi Changfeng doesn't understand these things, so he can only worry about these days in vain.
Little did he know, the little fox had already run off to the palace, enjoying a life of luxury, completely forgetting about him!
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