Chapter 73 I love you so much "We will always be together"...
"I want to go out and play." Ji Qing lay sprawled on the bed like a fox pancake, poking Ting Lan's hand with her paw.
“Alright, I’ll have the Imperial Guards accompany you.” Tinglan touched his cheek and pulled out a fox hair.
It seems Ji Qing has been shedding a lot lately; his clothes and bedding are covered in white fox fur.
He smiled to himself and quietly put the hair back on the fox.
The fox, oblivious, rolled over, clearly displeased. "I want to go out and play by myself. I don't feel comfortable with someone following me."
If someone follows, how can the fox kick the sandbag and play hide-and-seek? That would be a disgrace to the fox.
“It’s not safe for someone to be alone.” Tinglan remained unmoved and turned a page of her book.
"Then will you come with me?" The fox jumped onto Tinglan's lap and rubbed its head against his face. "Please?"
"Even pleading won't work." Tinglan finally put down the book in her hand and rubbed the fox ears.
No one can resist the allure of a furry fox.
"Why won't you let me go out and play? We foxes are born to love nature, and I'm unhappy if I can't go out and play." The fox turned its head to one side, hugged its tail, and began to sulk.
That goes against the nature of foxes.
"It's not that we can't go out to play, it's that we need to be accompanied by guards. I can't go with you either." Tinglan put down the book in her hand and explained seriously with her head down.
A hint of sadness flashed in his eyes. If Ji Qing went out with him, it might be even more dangerous. What happened before must never happen again.
The fox loosened its tail, fell backward in utter despair, and lay sprawled out. "I'm actually quite capable; last time was purely an accident."
Tinglan could only stroke the fox's fur and say, "Yes, Ji Qing is the best."
"Since I'm this capable, I can go out and have fun by myself without any problem, right?"
"no."
The fox let out a howl, buried its face in the bed, and resolved never to speak to Tinglan again today.
Ugh, I want to go back to my hometown.
The fox tried everything to be cute and playful, but nothing worked. Tinglan simply continued to sit cross-legged, looking down at his book, and casually reached out to touch the fox's belly.
Good heavens, how could anyone be so heartless as to refuse the request of such an adorable furry fox?
Finally, the fox gave in; if he stayed inside any longer, he'd grow fur.
"Never mind, let the guards follow me. I'm going to the market to buy some good food."
Tinglan smiled and said, "Okay, I'll go arrange the manpower right away."
That afternoon, the fox skipped happily out the door. When it was almost at the carriage, it heard a strange noise in the distance, which sounded like a goose calling.
What happened? Did the geese in the lake escape?
Upon closer inspection, it was discovered that Xie Yunchuan was covering his face and weeping, looking extremely sorrowful.
Tinglan tilted her head and whispered in the fox's ear, "General Xie always thought you were dead. I just told him that you faked your death to escape."
The fox didn't really understand what fake death or real death meant, but looking down at Xie Yunchuan who was sobbing uncontrollably, she couldn't help but hand him a handkerchief. "Don't cry, I'm fine."
Xie Yunchuan gratefully accepted the handkerchief and vigorously wiped his face with it. "I knew that with His Highness's abilities, how could anything have happened?"
He now fully understood that His Highness's feigned death to escape was probably a way to prepare for retirement. After all, the situation in the capital was changing rapidly, and the Crown Prince had changed three times. It was the right thing to get away as soon as possible.
As expected of Your Highness! I have learned something new!
Xie Yunchuan's admiration for Ji Qing was boundless. He had learned a few tricks from His Highness last time, such as the cool way he walked and the control of his expression, which were very useful and very intimidating.
He turned to the side and said very respectfully, "Please get into the carriage, young master."
The fox, bewildered, got into the car and couldn't help but whisper to Tinglan, "What was the method Xie Yunchuan was talking about just now?"
How come I didn't know that?
Tinglan shook his head and chuckled, "Your Highness... has the skill to manage people."
The fox turned around, hands on its hips with pride, and although it couldn't understand a word, it felt incredibly powerful.
No matter what turmoil was brewing inside the palace, the streets outside remained bustling, and the fox's mouth watered at the aroma in the air.
Tinglan, however, was very cautious. "This morning, the Embroidered Uniform Guards just arrested a few spies in the vicinity. Your Highness should go back early after you finish shopping."
The fox had just popped a crispy little snack into its mouth when it said, "No, I finally got out of here, and I want to buy lots of things."
Tinglan sighed helplessly, "It's best to be cautious."
The carriage continued to travel smoothly through the street, guarded by Imperial Guards both in front and behind.
Xie Yunchuan rode his horse on the right side of the carriage. Suddenly, he frowned and looked at the houses next to him. There seemed to be some strange noises coming from there.
He immediately shouted, "Be on guard! There's an assassin!"
No sooner had he finished speaking than some hidden arrows shot out from the window on the second floor.
The target is the people inside the carriage.
The fox caught the arrow that flew into the carriage with one hand, and in a flash, closed the window.
With her other hand still holding a snack, she was completely dumbfounded.
Is it really that unsafe? He popped the snack into his mouth, chewed it, and began to think seriously.
Tinglan pulled the fox into her arms and pressed her down under the seat, whispering, "Don't be afraid, the Embroidered Uniform Guard will handle it."
He brought out elite troops, and with Xie Yunchuan also there, these few scattered soldiers were nothing to fear.
The fox nodded foolishly.
Suddenly, shouts and curses came from outside: "You treacherous eunuch Tinglan, you will die a horrible death!"
The fox couldn't sit still any longer. He slammed his hand on the table and chairs and jumped out of the carriage.
His movements were so fast that Tinglan had no time to react and could only watch as the hem of Ji Qing's clothes flashed past.
Tinglan's vision went black, and her mind was buzzing.
He knew perfectly well that when Ji Qing was in good form, most people wouldn't be a match for him, but at that moment he didn't have time to think, his heart was filled with fear, and he immediately chased after him.
The battle outside had not stopped; arrows rained down on the ground, and the Imperial Guards were still clearing out the remaining assassins.
When Xie Yunchuan saw Tinglan come out, he rushed over anxiously, "Master, it's dangerous here. I'll escort you to a safe place."
"Where's Ji Qing? Go and escort him."
Xie Yunchuan looked behind him with some confusion, gesturing for Tinglan to look in that direction.
Ji Qing stood there menacingly, grabbing one person by the collar with one hand, and asked in a cold voice, "Were you the one who was cursing just now?"
It's Tinglan, the one you guys bullied, that I finally caught you red-handed today.
The fox was furious and punched the man in the ribs, yelling, "I'll beat you up without hesitation!"
"Young master, your skills are extraordinary... You captured the bandit leader in one go. Do you really need me to escort you?" Xie Yunchuan turned around and asked blankly, his eyes full of admiration for Ji Qing.
I always said that Your Highness is a man of both literary and military talents. Every time I am with Your Highness, I can learn some new insights and lessons.
Amidst the man's wailing, Tinglan stood still, watching the fox's figure. The fear in his heart gradually dissipated, and he sighed, rubbing his forehead.
His Highness is indeed formidable and extraordinary; he was simply worrying unnecessarily…
This afternoon, the fox happily returned to the palace, carrying large bags and small bags of delicious food.
He was holding a snack in one hand and a roasted chicken in the other, ready to feast, when he looked up and saw Tinglan sitting alone on the edge of the bed.
This is not right. In the past, Tinglan would have come over to eat with him, but of course Tinglan would not eat; she would just watch him and smile.
The fox cautiously approached, "What's wrong? Is it because that person talked about you? I already beat him up, and he swore he'd never swear again."
Tinglan cupped the fox's face in his hands, examining it intently for a moment. "Why does Your Highness always disregard your own safety?"
The fox blinked, somewhat confused. "That person spoke ill of you and bullied you, of course I had to beat him up."
Tinglan's eyes reddened. "I'm not worth you protecting me like this."
The fox was now completely anxious. "Who said that? I promised you that with me around, no one will be able to bully you anymore."
As he was speaking, he wanted to show off his skills and prepared to do a somersault on the spot, but when he looked down, he realized something was wrong. "Are you crying? Don't cry."
In her haste, the fox blurted out, "You forgot, I'm a fox spirit! And if I hadn't cultivated with you last time, I wouldn't have been killed by a small knife. You don't need to worry about me so much."
"What?" Tinglan suddenly raised his head, his eyes widening in surprise, his gaze dimming instantly, and his hands trembling uncontrollably.
Only one thought remained in my mind... It really was my fault.
He stared blankly at the fox, "What exactly is this dual cultivation thing?"
Why is this happening?
If that's the case, wouldn't he no longer be able to get close to Ji Qing?
The fox was dumbfounded, realizing he had inadvertently let something slip, and could only mumble, "It's nothing, just dual cultivation, you know. I gave you a portion of my magic power..."
The fox didn't actually know anything about dual cultivation before, but accidentally transferred her own magical power to it.
"What harm will it do you to lose this part? Can I get it back?"
The fox shook its head anxiously, "It won't hurt. I'll practice for a few more years. Besides, I've already learned the dual cultivation technique, so there won't be any more problems."
Tinglan remained silent for a long time, then said, "Your Highness is even better than I imagined..."
Seeing this, the fox immediately transformed back into its original form, leaned over, and poked him with its paw. "Now, can I go out and play whenever I want?"
He can't wait to go out and get close to nature.
Tinglan looked up helplessly, a tear still trailing on her face. "Go."
The fox jumped up happily, then secretly lay flat on Tinglan's chest.
I secretly touched it gently with my paw. It's so soft, so nice to touch, so comfortable.
After taking advantage of the situation, the wicked fox started acting cute, casually rubbing his face against Tinglan, "Don't be unhappy, we'll always be together anyway, I promised you."
I love you so much, we want to be together forever.
Tinglan lowered his head and touched noses with the fox.
"Then it's settled."
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