"I like it, I like it." The Queen Mother's eyes were filled with a deep smile as she looked at the little white fox hiding in Bei Mingxuan's arms, "Little guy, come to Grandma!"
As she spoke, she looked at Chang'an and Bei Mingxuan, "Can it understand human language?"
"Yes." Bei Mingxuan said, "It is a kind of spirit fox, but it is not a fire spirit fox, but an ice spirit fox."
"Ice Spirit Fox?" The Queen Mother was surprised. "Then, if it's in your sleeve, won't you be very cold?"
"Don't worry, Madam Queen," Chang'an said, "You don't understand spirit foxes.
The warmth of the Fire Fox is emitted from its own body during the cold winter, and the fox fur all over its body can sense the external temperature.
Similarly, the Ice Fox uses its fur to sense the external temperature. If the temperature exceeds the heat it can withstand, it will naturally begin to emit coolness.
So in winter, Grandma Huang doesn’t have to worry about the little fox getting cold, and can just hold it and have fun with it.”
"That's good." The Queen Mother's eyes narrowed into slits as she smiled, looking down at the snow-white little fox in her arms, "Little guy, act like a spoiled child for me."
“…” Bei Mingxuan looked at the Queen Mother speechlessly.
"!!!" Chang'an smiled and touched the Fire Fox in his arms, only to hear the Fire Fox make a whining sound.
Immediately afterwards, the Ice Fox began to roll around in the Queen Mother's arms and blink.
The Queen Mother was just talking casually and didn't expect anything, but suddenly, when she saw such a well-behaved little fox, she was extremely surprised.
"As long as the Empress Dowager likes it," Bei Mingxuan said, "Chang'an has finally stopped worrying about it these past few days. I was worried all day long, afraid that the Empress Dowager might not like it."
The Queen Mother said "like" several times in a row, and it was obvious that she was happy from the bottom of her heart. "Tell the Empress Dowager how you found these two little foxes."
Changan smiled, "I wanted to whet the Empress Dowager's appetite, but before I even started, she seemed to be particularly looking forward to it."
"You girl, you did it on purpose."
Changan chuckled, poured a cup of tea, and tested the temperature himself. It was neither too hot nor too cold, just right. Then he handed it to the Queen Mother, "Grandma, I accidentally encountered this Fire Fox when I was in the royal enclosure some time ago, and then I brought it back as a gift for the prince.
As for the Ice Spirit Fox, she came to Prince Xuan's palace alone in search of her young man."
The Queen Mother listened attentively, her brows furrowed. "So, if you gave me an Ice Spirit Fox, wouldn't these two little creatures be separated again? Alas! How pitiful! I must not be the wicked one who separates them."
"Actually, Chang'an has an idea." Chang'an smiled mischievously. "The Ice Spirit Fox will stay with the Empress Dowager, and the Fire Spirit Fox will be with the Prince. As long as the Empress Dowager allows, it would be nice if the two little guys could see each other more often."
That way, when they miss each other, they can naturally see each other."
"Can it be seen at any time?" The Queen Mother pondered, "This is the Imperial Palace... It's not easy to leave, and it's also difficult to come in."
"Chang'an, don't act silly." Bei Mingxuan seemed to be scolding, "The imperial palace has its own rules, and the imperial grandmother has her own difficulties. Even though it's just a little pet, you can't break the rules."
Chang'an curled his lips, feeling unhappy, and stopped talking.
Seeing this, the Queen Mother subconsciously frowned, "What are the rules? Rules are for people, not for little foxes. Does that mean they are beasts, and those people are also beasts?"
As soon as the word "beast" was uttered, the two little foxes immediately looked up, staring at the empress dowager with their round eyes.
"..." The Queen Mother was at a loss whether to laugh or cry, "It has become a spirit? I like it."
"The Empress Dowager is still so majestic." Chang'an said immediately, with a smile on his face again.
"You are quite a little shrew." The Queen Mother said cheerfully, "Today is New Year's Eve. You have been accompanying the Imperial Grandmother for quite some time. Go back now. I am tired too."
Chang'an Bei Mingxuan left, and the Fire Fox followed behind Bei Mingxuan.
Bingling Fox nestled in the Queen Mother's arms, with deep reluctance in her eyes.
The Queen Mother sighed slightly and shook her head, "You are already luckier than many people in the palace. Once they enter these high walls, they will never have the chance to leave.
I allow you to do as you please in this palace. But you must not be too casual, otherwise I will not be able to protect your life."
The ice fox nodded obediently.
The Queen Mother smiled with satisfaction, "You are indeed a well-behaved and intelligent little fellow. If you wish to go and see your Fire Fox, it is not impossible. You just need to return before the palace is locked. But before you go, you must tell me."
The ice fox nodded again and made a purring sound.
"Since you understand human language, you naturally know how to express it." The Empress Dowager had no expression on her face, only lowering her head to look at the little fox in her arms. "That girl Chang'an is smart and clever. I know why she gave you to me.
Now that you are free, go around the palaces more often, make them like you, and stop being wary of you."
As she spoke, the Queen Mother suddenly grabbed the little fox's neck, her eyes filled with cruelty, "Little beast, if you dare to reveal the news from my palace without permission, I will personally peel off your skin!"
The little fox was stunned, then nodded in awe.
The Queen Mother smiled with satisfaction and gently stroked its head. "Go! I need to rest now. Master Li."
After Chang'an and Bei Mingxuan came out of the palace.
The two parted ways, and Chang'an went to the general's mansion.
"Chang'an, isn't Prince Xuan with you?" The old general's attitude towards Chang'an was much better than before.
"He went to the Prince's Mansion." Chang'an said in a cold voice, "Grandpa, Chang'an went to see my cousin."
"Chang'an..."
Changan was surprised, "Grandpa, is there anything else?"
"Your name..."
As soon as General Gu opened his mouth, Chang'an immediately understood what was going on. "Grandpa, don't blame yourself. Since it's the emperor's order, no one can disobey. Besides, Chang'an doesn't think there's anything wrong with this."
"..." The old general sighed, "Grandpa knows I've let you down for all these years."
"Grandpa, you've said this more than once." Chang'an's face showed no emotion. "You can even turn a blind eye to your own son. What's more, it's a granddaughter, and a useless granddaughter at that."
"Grandpa knows that you have resentment in your heart." The old general said, "You know the situation of the Gu family. Besides..."
At this point, the old general glanced around and said, "Actually, Grandfather has always intended for you to marry the Fourth Prince, but your father was different, so Grandfather never told you."
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