Ever since returning from the Southern Suburbs Villa, Emperor Kang had given Qu Li the tiger egg as a reward. There was no way she could keep such a ferocious tiger in Wenzhao Courtyard.
In addition, she wanted to create some opportunities for Changle and Qu Wenzhao to spend time together, so she returned to Prince Chen's Mansion.
The herbs in Qinghe Garden grow particularly well.
Everyone said that Qinghe Garden had good feng shui, but only Qu Li knew that it was because she had soaked the seeds in spiritual spring water.
As she walked along, all the servants in the palace greeted her respectfully, but she just nodded slightly.
After returning to Qinghe Garden, I went straight to the small garden at the back.
Before I even walked in, I heard Goudan and Hudan barking, one louder than the other.
“Ouch—”
“Ouch—”
Qu Li frowned.
Recently, she felt that Goudan's barking sounded more and more like a wolf.
Goudan, who was louder and more ferocious than her, immediately stopped looking fierce when he saw her. He wagged his tail, ran to Qu Li's feet, rubbed against her, and made a "wooooo" sound to show his affection.
She reached out and touched Goudan's head. Hudan, who was locked in a cage, was so jealous that he waved his big claws, wishing he could slap Goudan away.
She found it funny and took out some meat jerky made with spiritual spring water from the space.
"Everyone has a share. There's no need to fight or compete!"
Soon, the only sounds in the back garden were the two snoring birds as they devoured their food.
After feeding Goudan and Hudan, Qu Li began to train Goudan.
Goudan is really smart. He can understand her instructions and is very brave when biting his prey.
Qu Li touched its head with satisfaction and rewarded it with a piece of jerky.
The tiger egg was almost going crazy and kept hitting the iron cage with its claws.
"Can you guarantee that no one will be hurt?"
“Ouch—”
Ever since Hu Dan was locked up in the back garden of Qinghe Garden, the maids and servants rarely came here.
Although Hudan had been tamed before, Qu Li couldn't guarantee whether it would suddenly go crazy and bite people, so he kept it in an iron cage.
“Ouch!”
The king of beasts showed a pitiful look, and Qu Li couldn't refuse, so he let it out.
Hu Dan pounced on Qu Li and was seen by Xiao Xian and Guangping.
Both of them looked drastically changed.
Xiao Xian flew up quickly and was about to kick Hu Dan away, but Qu Li said in a cold voice: "Xiao Xian, how dare you!"
He is in a very bad mood today.
After the morning court session, Emperor Kang kept him and told him that Southern Qi had wicked ambitions this time and Feng Yi might not have a peaceful journey back to Southern Qi.
Therefore, Emperor Kang ordered him to escort Feng Yi away from Dagan.
As long as Feng Yi does not get into trouble in Dagan, even if he is chopped into pieces after leaving Dagan, it will have nothing to do with them.
No matter how bad the Southern Qi Dynasty becomes, it cannot be blamed on Da Gan.
Xiao Xian naturally refused.
Ten years ago, he was able to lead his troops to defeat the Southern Qi Dynasty. Ten years later, he still has the same ability.
Kangdi said nothing, but stood up, stood in front of the window, and looked at the scenery outside for a long time.
"Ah Xian, of course I believe you have the ability to do this! However, I don't want the people to suffer from poverty and the pain of war."
These words made him sad, but in the end, he reluctantly accepted the task.
After leaving the palace, he felt very heavy-hearted and just wanted to have a good meal with her before leaving.
When he saw Hu Dan pounce on her, his mind went blank!
There is only one thought.
Nothing must happen to her!
But she had a cold face and threw him four equally cold words.
"Why doesn't this king dare?"
The hostility emanating from him was too strong. Hu Dan sensed the danger and growled at him.
Xiao Xian's eyes were sharp and cold, "There are many cases of beasts accidentally injuring people."
Qu Li stroked Hudan's furry head soothingly, "It's my companion now! If you don't like it, I'll buy another house."
Just because Wenzhaoyuan is not suitable for raising tigers doesn’t mean that other large mansions are not suitable either.
Xiao Xian was once again so angry at Qu Lichenggong that his heart ached.
Guangping quickly tried to smooth things over.
"Princess, the prince is worried about you too! Since you like this tiger so much, the prince will naturally love it as well and treat it as a treasure! Besides, the princess is the mistress of Prince Chen's mansion, how can you buy another house and live outside?"
Qu Li still had a stern face.
"Princess, the prince has accepted the mission to escort the fifth prince of Southern Qi back to Southern Qi. He will depart tomorrow! The prince is also reluctant to leave you!"
Qu Li turned his eyes away.
Although Xiao Xian felt that Guangping was a little talkative, his expression was not that ugly at all.
Especially when he noticed that Qu Li's gaze had moved to his face, his frown relaxed.
"You're sending Feng Yi back to Southern Qi?"
Guangping looked at the two of them, and after making sure that Hu Dan would not harm Qu Li, he quietly left.
Xiao Xian sneered: "Yes! Once you go back to Southern Qi, it will be extremely difficult to come back!"
"Don't be sarcastic!"
"Do you have anything to bring him?"
Qu Li smiled.
Even if she really wanted to say something to Feng Yi, she would never let Xiao Xian be the messenger.
Moreover, she had no doubt that Xiao Xian would definitely add fuel to the fire and even change her original words.
"Nothing to bring him!"
At the foot of the mountain, they were indeed very close, and Qu Li knew deeply that he did not hate Feng Yi, and even felt very happy and relaxed when he was with him.
But his return to Southern Qi this time is destined to be dangerous, and she cannot become a stumbling block to him.
The corners of Xiao Xian's mouth rose slightly, and the hostility around him disappeared for the most part.
"Ask the kitchen to make some food, and we'll have dinner together tonight."
Qu Li nodded.
Dinner was arranged at the pavilion in the middle of the lake. The wind was cool and the scenery was elegant.
The two people were rare in their calmness.
Xiao Xian was in a very good mood and even felt that things would get better and better in the future.
"I'll be back after I escort them safely out of Dagan territory."
"Um."
"If there is anything happening in the palace, just tell the steward."
"good."
"Also, the weather is getting hotter, so if you can stay at home, do so as little as possible! I'll tell Wen Zhao to prepare some ice for him."
“That’s thoughtful!”
Even though her responses were brief and a little cold, Xiao Xian was in a good mood.
"After all, it's a beast." Afraid that she wouldn't like it, Xiao Xian quickly added, "You should also be careful and on your guard."
"knew!"
Xiao Xian hesitated to speak, "It's getting late, I have to go back and pack my things."
He walked very slowly, actually expecting her to call him and help him pack his luggage.
However, he walked out of the pavilion and Qu Li did not say anything.
He felt empty inside.
He paused, and glanced at Qu Li who was looking up at the moonlight out of the corner of his eye, and his heart ached slightly.
Early the next morning, the Southern Qi delegation left Beijing.
Xiao Xian personally escorted them, and the people he used were all his old subordinates, wearing silver armor and looking very majestic.
He glanced at Feng Yi who was sitting in the carriage and said loudly, "Let's go!"
Not long after they left, a slender figure appeared on the city wall. It was Qu Li.
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