33 Pillar of the Country 12 (2/2)

Upon receiving her message, Eight turns his back and blinks at Xi Lan. Eight typed in his mind.

Xi Sheng twitches at receiving his response.

This damn cub.

Xi Lan entered the room and worriedly asks:\”Is your hand okay? What happened to Little Eight?\”

Xi Sheng briefly glances at the door behind Xi Lan.

The probability that they can escape from Xi Lan is quite high. The real danger is the guards outside.

\”Both fine,\” Xi Sheng replied dully.

Although Xi Sheng still exhibits her lack of interest, Xi Lan found that she's somewhat fidgety for someone that is fine.

Xi Lan sighs:\”Are you curious as to what happened after you left?\”

Xi Sheng slightly trembled, she denied Xi Lan's query.

'So that is the case after all,' he thought.

Xi Lan scratches his head and felt at lost. He doesn't know whether he should be proud that Xi Sheng is fearless or panic because she doesn't put anyone in her eyes?

He took Little Eight with him and sat in front of her. He massages the little cub and grooms his fur. He carefully touches the injured parts.

\”Awoo...\”

\”Junior Sister Sheng, don't worry. The Emperor isn't least displeased of what you did. In fact, he was quite grateful.\”

Grateful? Is the Emperor a masochist? Was he happy being called trash?

Xi Sheng burned her thoughts.

Xi Lan lowered his voice and continued: \”Actually, those scummy soldiers are spies sent by his minister. The Emperor is just waiting for a chance to find fault on them.\”

He paused.

\”The Emperor left already. He thanks you for doing the job done! When he comes back, he said he would compensate you handsomely.\”

After hearing that the Emperor isn't threatening her, Xi Sheng relaxes. As for the compensation, her life is a good gift.

Xi Lan slightly bows his head:\”Junior Sister Sheng, I just want you to remember...\”

Even though they bonded for almost half a year, he could still say that his Junior Sister Sheng doesn't trust him and still wary of his existence.

He raised his head and looks at Xi Sheng earnestly and... faithfully?

\”... No matter what happens, I am on your side. I will never be your enemy. I will be your blade and shield. Please trust me more. \”

The fluffy feeling on Xi Lan's lap disappeared.

The little cub stood and slowly stride to Xi Sheng's lap.

Eight refused to go back. He silently shivers. He clung to Xi Sheng.

When Xi Sheng didn't reply to what he said, Xi Lan felt his blood rushing to his face.

Xi Sheng drifted her stare to the foolish cub in her lap.

She whispered:\”Meat...I want meat for dinner...\”

Xi Lan's eyes brightened. She's acknowledging me!

Xi Lan felt excitement all over stood up: \”I'll do my best!\”

He smiled dazzlingly at Xi Sheng and left.

His destination is set to the kitchen. He was excitedly thinking of what to eat to please Xi Sheng's palate.

\”Awoo!\” Damn, why are you pinching me?! Pinch yourself!

She ruffled Eight's fur and stretched his plump cheeks.

Xi Sheng shrugs:\”I didn't utter any words of confirmation...\” It's his own misconception if he thought that I acknowledged him.

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Footnotes:

[1] Do you remember the joke when Xi Sheng accidentally ended Eight's jewels?

[2] She's barking in the chat to provoke Eight who barks because he's a dog.