Seeing Yin Changling's dark eyes looking over, the little white fox met his predatory gaze and tucked in its ears, looking nervous and timid.
She pitifully peeked at Yin Changling with her eyes wide open, only to be glared at by him. Then, she buried her face in Wan Qijin's arms again.
Tu Shan Lingxi's timid and cowardly appearance amused Yin Changling, who was full of anger. He had never seen this side of the little white fox before.
Yin Changling recalled the first time he saw the little white fox. It seemed to be just like that, shy yet exceptionally lively and cute, attracting his attention almost at first glance.
Looking back now, wasn't it just another form of mutual understanding?
Yin Changling snapped out of his thoughts and looked at the little fox in front of him. The fox was so guilty that it dared not look him in the eye, yet he still couldn't bring himself to hate it.
He narrowed his eyes slightly, clicked his tongue, and his tone was ambiguous.
"Heh, Xi'er's feeling guilty too, huh? What, you don't even dare to look me in the eye now?"
Tu Shan Lingxi blinked guiltily. She didn't know why she felt guilty, but she just... inexplicably dared not look Yin Changling in the eye.
She felt like Yin Changling wanted to skin her alive. The little fox was wronged; she hadn't done anything wrong... Well, she had only done one outrageous thing.
Yin Changling's gaze was exceptionally sharp, making the little fox even more afraid, so she could only tremble and hide in Wan Qijin's arms.
She had no idea what they were talking about; she had just taken a nap and was suddenly transformed into a little fox.
Wan Qijin gently stroked the little fox's glossy white fur. He looked at the little fox, who seemed frightened, and tenderly tucked it into his arms.
"Your Majesty, please don't frighten her. Xi'er is the most timid. Surely Your Majesty has known this for so long without realizing it?"
The word "Your Majesty" sounded incredibly grating to Yin Changling's ears. After all, who would want to be addressed as "Your Majesty" by someone whose strength completely overwhelmed them? It was more like an insult.
Yin Changling gave a cold laugh. Compared to Wan Qijin's seemingly indifferent attitude and complete control, the difference in their abilities was obvious, and he had clearly lost.
"Didn't you say that as long as Xi'er agrees, it's fine? She just agreed to stay by my side."
"Your Excellency, do you intend to go back on your word?"
Yin Changling retorted without any politeness. He found everything about Wan Qijin displeasing and even wanted to slap him in the face.
Wan Qijin remained completely calm. Holding the little white ball of dough in his arms, he looked at her questioning gaze and began to tell her story slowly.
"Xi'er, His Majesty has made a deal with me. If you want the blessing of having two wives, then just nod your head."
"It's a blessing to have two wives. You can be the queen of Yin Changling, and I won't interfere. But Xi'er must return to the Imperial Preceptor's residence and become my wife."
!
this!
Tu Shan Lingxi could hardly believe that this was actually Wan Qijin's idea; it was truly terrifying.
The little fox was so shocked that its mouth hung open, its big, dark eyes filled with utter astonishment.
She looked at the Grand Preceptor in disbelief, at this person she seemed to no longer recognize. This Grand Preceptor had changed too quickly.
He doesn't look like a human being at all!
"Awoo~"
Wan Qijin seemed to understand what the little fox meant. He patted the little fox's head reassuringly and kissed her little nose affectionately.
"I'm doing this to settle your past infidelity. I told you not to mess with Yin Changling, but now look what's happened, even I can't deal with him."
Wan Qijin's implication was that if the little fox offended any man in the world, he could handle it.
Only Yin Changling, only him, is someone Wan Qijin is completely helpless against, and this is the only method he can use.
...
Looking at it this way, it seems that it really is my fault...
The little fox rolled her eyes, realizing that running back and forth between the two places would be too much trouble, since she couldn't even handle one man.
If another one comes, wouldn't that be the death of me...?
No, absolutely not.
A hint of resistance flashed in the little fox's eyes, and then it shook its head in refusal without even the slightest hesitation.
However, it wasn't so easy for the little fox to refuse, since Wan Qijin was using magic to control her neck, so she could only nod, not shake her head.
That's outrageous!
The little fox was indignant and began to bare her fangs. Her snow-white teeth seemed to express her dissatisfaction, but to little avail.
When Wan Qijin saw that she didn't nod, he knew that the offer wasn't enough. He paused for a moment and then continued to coax her.
"Doesn't Xi'er want to see the two little cubs all the time? Su Su has to go to court every day, study books and calligraphy, and learn policy essays... She must stay in the palace."
"As for Yiyi, if nothing unexpected happens, she will also inherit my magic and practice diligently by the spiritual spring every day. Since she doesn't have your talent, she naturally can't leave the Imperial Preceptor's Mansion."
"If Xi'er chooses His Majesty and never sees me again, what will happen to Yi Yi?"
What Wan Qijin said was exactly what Tu Shan Lingxi was worried about. Although she was not a perfect partner, she was definitely a loving mother to her daughter.
The little fox knew that if the two sisters didn't have enough of her company, they would harbor resentment towards one of them, which would ruin their sisterly bond.
Thinking of this, her resistance lessened. Tu Shan Lingxi would absolutely not allow her baby to grow up to be a bad person.
At this moment, her thoughts were entirely focused on the little fox cub, without considering the two men.
However, Tu Shan Lingxi suddenly had a flash of inspiration, thinking, what if she only stayed with the little one and ignored the two men?
Wan Qijin seemed to be able to see through her thoughts, so he lazily interrupted the little fox's rambling ideas.
"Xi'er, don't think about leaving your father to keep you. Su Su needs His Majesty's guidance, and Yi Yi needs my company. Xi'er, a fox, can't take care of you all."
All right.
Tu Shan Lingxi was seen through by Wan Qijin. Her wagging tail fell down, and she looked listless, showing no trace of her previous excitement.
Yin Changling observed the tacit understanding between the two. Wan Qijin could understand even a single glance from the little fox, and the meaning was almost identical, so there was no obstacle in their communication.
Yin Changling couldn't help but feel a pang of jealousy. He wished he could be so in sync with Xi'er, but it was just too difficult.
However, Yin Changling also pondered the meaning behind Wan Qijin's words. Indeed, the two little ones should be raised together to avoid them becoming estranged.
Xi'er cares so much about the little ones, she will definitely be persuaded by Wan Qijin.
As expected, Yin Changling saw the little fox nod without hesitation, and his anxiety finally subsided.
In the end, Wan Qijin's prediction came true, and they went along with his wishes.
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