His voice was deep and extremely magnetic. If not for the excessive coldness in his tone, Xi Xizhi might have even been intoxicated by it.
Just as An Honghan said, he was a person who doesn't show emotions. With a cold face all day, no one could fathom what he was thinking.
Which emperor in history wasn't cold-blooded and ruthless? Who would dare to stand up and say that their hands haven't been stained with blood? Often those compassionate emperors had short lives, usually either being forced to abdicate or having their throne usurped. Even if they were fortunate enough to live to an old age, they could only carry the infamy of 'incompetence' throughout their lives.
Therefore, being a ruthless emperor was ideal, just like the one in front of Xi Xizhi... The sheer evil aura surrounding him was enough to make ghosts and gods flee for their lives.
Xi Xizhi sighed and lowered his head, wondering whether following this master would be a blessing or a curse?
"What are you sighing for?" An Honghan picked up the little mink and placed it on the table. Although he could understand the meaning expressed in those deep blue eyes, he couldn't guess why it was worried?
It was merely a young cub that had just been born not long ago. What could be bothering it so much?
The little mink glanced sideways with her big eyes, a table full of dishes only a few centimeters away from her. Such a close distance... yet she could only stare dryly. Her melancholy suddenly deepened.
How would you understand my troubles? Xi Xizhi leaped onto the table and jumped into An Honghan's arms. Brother, lend me your shoulder to lean on, okay?
Raising her fluffy head, she found that the other's shoulder was too far from her, so Xi Xizhi had to lean on his thigh nearby. If the shoulder wasn't available, she would borrow his leg, at least it was something to rely on.
Seeing the little mink approach him for the first time, An Honghan didn't know why, but his mood gradually soared.
The silver-white fur of the little mink felt incredibly smooth. The Fengyun mink truly was a top-notch pet; its fur and physique were far superior to other pets.
Allowing the little mink to lie on his leg, An Honghan picked up the silver chopsticks and continued eating.
Feeling drowsy after a full meal was not uncommon. Xi Xizhi was no exception. She didn't rest for long before she went to play chess with Duke Zhou.
She was an orphan who was picked up and raised by her Master when she was young. Then she naturally inherited the Master's mantle and followed him in cultivation. The Master once said that her six senses were incredibly pure and that she would eventually ascend as long as she worked hard. The Master's words were indeed golden and wise! She really lived to see that day, but unfortunately, she couldn't survive the several heavenly thunders and her soul was ultimately expelled.
It seemed like her Master's scolding was still lingering in her ears: When will you finally put away your lazy nature...
Good medicine was bitter to taste, but beneficial for the illness; advice that went against one's liking was beneficial for one's actions. If she had listened to her Master and practiced more cultivation techniques, perhaps those thunders wouldn't have taken her life. Thinking back now, Xi Xizhi felt a sourness in her nose... Did her Master in the Immortal World know of her failed tribulation?
'plop'... a crystal-clear teardrop fell from Xi Xizhi's eye.
Before, whenever her Master forced her to practice, she could hardly wait to curse him to vanish. She never thought that when they were truly separated forever, she would miss that white-bearded old man.
Feeling the fur near her eyes being stroked and then a finger wiping away her tears,
"Crying." The two words seemed to be mixed with various emotions. It seemed emotionless, but also astonished.
Xi Xizhi opened her eyes, the deep blue pupils as clear as top-grade sapphires, reflecting the other person's figure...
Quietly staring at this emperor of noble status, his elongated eyes were slightly upturned. Those eyes concealed countless secrets and made one feel unfathomable.
Without a doubt, this man was a terrifying existence.
Gazing at the other's eyes, Xi Xizhi couldn't help but notice the clarity of his eyelashes. They were long and thick, complementing his eyes, enough to bewitch numerous young girls.
But that handsome face was only a few centimeters away from her!
The white little furball was shocked, her fur stood on end and she bounced a foot in the air. Waking up to such a thrill was too much for her little heart to take.
"Such vitality, truly a pet worthy of me." An Honghan stroked his chin, watching the little mink fall from the air with amusement.
Xi Xizhi, covering her head with her fluffy paws, was prepared for the pain of hitting the ground when she fell. However, the anticipated pain never came. Xi Xizhi cracked her eyes open and found that she had landed safely. Pressing her back legs onto the ground, it felt soft. Suddenly realizing something, Xi Xizhi looked down to discover that she was on someone's stomach!
Under her claws, a golden embroidered dragon was writhing and soaring through the clouds.
Was it a dragon robe?
She had fallen onto An Honghan's stomach? Afraid that he would be angry, Xi Xizhi pushed off his body with her back legs and jumped down.
Chirping and chattering, Xi Xizhi spoke the animal language, gesturing with her fluffy paws, like a child who had done something wrong and was explaining to their parents.
An Honghan rubbed his slightly aching stomach, his eyes dark and uncertain. He clearly had the chance to prevent the little mink from falling onto his stomach, so why did he let it be? Was it just because he was scared of hurting this little creature?
"Majesty, it's evening, would you like to get up?" Lin En's voice came from the outer hall.
Only then did Xi Xizhi realize that she and An Honghan were sleeping on the same soft couch. The couch was placed by the window, and the sunlight was shining in, making it incredibly warm - just like an invisible quilt.
An Honghan had a habit of taking naps every afternoon. Seeing the little mink resting soundly on his thigh, he simply cuddled the little mink and took a nap together.
When he woke up, he didn't expect to see such an amusing scene involving the little mink. However, how should he explain that teardrop?
An Honghan himself didn't realize that his interest in the little mink was growing by the day.
"Keep chattering, and I might sew your mouth shut." An Honghan wasnΓÇÖt serious about doing it, he merely wanted to scare the bewildered little mink.