Chapter 9: You Like Me

Not wanting to attract An Honghan's attention, Xi Xizhi raised her weak limbs and secretly slid down. If she didn't run away now, would she really wait to become someone else's meal?

Little mink's small movement did not escape An Honghan's eyes. A faint curve appeared at the corner of his mouth, and he suddenly pulled Xi Xizhi's forelimb, "Thinking of running now, isn't it too late?"

An Honghan meant that the little mink had successfully aroused his interest, and it was already too late for her to think of escaping from him now. Even if she tried to hide, he would firmly grasp her. How boring would it be not to keep such an interesting pet by one's side?

But the ambiguity of his words was too great, and when they entered Xi Xizhi's ears, it became...you have no escape now, just wait to be deep-fried.

Shivering and shrinking her head, Xi Xizhi squeaked and rubbed her fluffy head against An Honghan's palm. Every action was full of flattery. As long as she wasn't deep-fried, she'd accept being a mere pet!

Her pitiful eyes stared straight at An Honghan, and if one looked closely, one could see the glimmer of tears in her eyes.

Could a pet's gaze be so pitiful? An Honghan felt that he was really neurotic. But seeing little mink's scared appearance, his hard heart was moved.

"Lin En..." As soon as An Honghan called out, Xi Xizhi shuddered.

An Honghan picked up the little mink from his thigh...

Xi Xizhi thought An Honghan was going to hand her over to Lin En and then give her to the imperial chef to be cooked. She clung tightly to An Honghan's arm with all four limbs, like an octopus, unable to be pulled away.

This dramatic scene was witnessed by the ministers, who were all puzzled. Whether it was people or animals, who wouldn't retreat as far as possible upon seeing His Majesty? How could this little mink be so sticky to His Majesty? Or, had His Majesty's affinity improved so much that even pets loved him so much?

All the ministers who met An Honghan's cold and emotionless eyes immediately dismissed this idea. How could His Majesty possibly have affinity?

The messenger laughed for the first time, "This little mink seems to really like Your Majesty."

Like your ass! Hearing this kind of talk for the second time, Xi Xizhi couldn't help cursing in her heart. If it weren't for the danger to her life, would she cling tightly to An Honghan's arm? Do you think this action is not tiring?

"Really?" Hearing this, An Honghan felt a touch of satisfaction in his heart. Holding up the little mink, he asked, "Do you like me?"

Dare Xi Xizhi say 'no'? Her little life was in his hands. Her little head nodded like a garlic pounding, squeaking...like...like...

Perhaps, it was because of this nod that the two were destined to become entangled and inseparable in the future.

Seeing the little mink's intelligent side, the ministers were all dumbfounded.

"Can Fengyun minks understand human language?" Undoubtedly, was the little mink's nodding not a response to His Majesty's question?

"What a magical pet, no wonder so many people spend their wealth just to get one."

These were all the ministers' conversations...

At the night banquet, there were also many ladies seated. Some were the wives of the ministers, and some were the princesses of Feng Ze Kingdom.

A few years ago, An Honghan killed all his brothers but did not touch this group of princesses. No one could guess his intentions for doing so. The ministers all thought that no matter how remarkable these women were, they could not threaten His Majesty's throne, so His Majesty chose to spare their lives. But could that ruthless man really be kind-hearted and considerate of blood ties? The ministers' thoughts wavered once more.

Women always love cute animals, seeing the little mink so clever, they all looked this way.

"What a cute little mink, I really want to touch it."

"So do I, it's even cuter than Third Sister's long-haired dog."

A group of excited princesses discussed enthusiastically.

"Sixth Sister, His Majesty dotes on you so much. Anything you want, he sends it to you the next day. Why don't you ask him for the little mink?" Someone suggested.

All the princesses' gazes immediately turned to a woman in a light pink silk dress. She had a stunning appearance, a pair of beautiful and eye-catching eyes, a gorgeous melon-seed face, delicate and beautiful. Compared with the other princesses, both her temperament and appearance were outstanding.

"Why should I raise a little mink?" The Sixth Princess, An Ruoyan, disdainfully looked away. She never liked small animals, especially furry pets. Pets tend to shed fur. She once had a cat, and at that time, her palace was full of animal hair everywhere.

"But Sixth Sister, that's a rare Fengyun mink. There might only be one in the world." A crisp, timid voice came from behind.

The girl who spoke was small and only about ten years old. She had a pair of big, bright eyes that were extremely clear.

An Ruoyan seemed to particularly dislike this voice, "Fourteenth Sister, what do you know? If you like it, go ask His Majesty yourself. Why are you urging me to do it?"

The little girl pursed her lips, timidly looking at the little mink in her brother's arms on the Golden Dragon Throne. She really liked the little mink, but her brother had never looked at her even once in all these years. Even if she asked for it, he would not grant it to her. Only if the Sixth Sister got the Fengyun mink, she might have a chance to touch it. But she never thought of urging the Sixth Sister, she just found the little mink extremely adorable.

Many princesses tried to persuade An Ruoyan, but they all ended in failure and could only look at little mink dryly.

It really was so cute...

Seeing that An Honghan didn't hand her over to Lin En, Xi Xizhi's hanging heart finally settled down.

"Lin En..." An Honghan stroked the little mink's fur with one hand while calling out.

Xi Xizhi's little heart skipped a beat again in fright.

Looking at the little mink's startled movements, An Honghan couldn't help but smile. She really was a little guy who couldn't stand being scared.

"Let the imperial chef cook a few simple dishes, but the taste must not be bad." An Honghan coldly ordered.