I am the old, fiery-faced man from the senior department.

Tsk!

Xi angrily threw down the pen and got up to go to bed to rest, but because her tail was caught on the chair leg, she dragged the chair to the ground as she got up, making quite a noise.

Xi ignored everything and lay down on the bed to rest.

But she tossed and turned for a long time without falling asleep. After thinking for a while, she realized that she hadn't eaten dinner yet.

In the past, she had to consider what the little devil brought back before she could eat anything. Now that the little devil is no longer restricting her, she can eat whatever she wants.

She can eat as much perch scales and feathered legs as she wants.

Do it when you think of it.

Xi took out her pen and sketched over a dozen dishes from various regions, along with several bottles of renowned wines from all over Yan. She then straightened her chair, preparing to treat herself to a delicious meal.

"..."

Sea bass scales and the like aren't that tasty either.

The feathered legs were even more greasy; after a couple of bites, Xi didn't want to move anymore.

He didn't touch any of the other dishes.

Alcohol... the only thing that can be consumed is alcohol.

Can……

"This wine...why doesn't it make me drunk...it's fake wine...it's all fake..."

Xi tossed the empty wine bottle aside, slumped in her chair, and stared blankly at the empty seat opposite her.

“...Ah...Xi”.

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She finally managed to get through the night in a daze. After dawn, Xi couldn't stay in the inn any longer, so she went out to wander around.

"eleven."

The magic pen appeared on the street corner and called out to him.

Xi raised an eyebrow, pretending not to see her, and continued walking on her own.

"You just left Ah Xi like that?"

"Stop calling me Ah Xi."

Xi coldly watched as Miaobi walked to her side.

"You and he aren't that close."

"Hmm...that's true."

Miaobi nodded in agreement.

“Kid… he can’t follow me anymore.”

Xi continued walking forward.

“What he needs now is treatment, not to follow me, an artist, around everywhere.”

"An artist... Ha, you actually say that about yourself. A great painter."

Miaobi stepped aside before her sister drew her sword.

"What exactly do you want from here?"

Xi frowned and asked her.

"If you wanted to anger me, then you have succeeded."

"How could that be? I'm not that free."

Miaobi walked with her.

"But that guy was treating Ah Xi and kicked us all out. I had nowhere to go, so I just wandered around the city."

"I reckon Ah Xi will wake up tomorrow."

"...Alright then."

Upon hearing this news, Xi Hu felt very relieved.

"Yes. That old dragon plans to take Ah Xi back to the capital in two days."

"What's the use of telling me?"

Xi had thought about this for a while, but she didn't expect it to happen so soon.

Miao Bi looked at her with a strange smile.

"Just listen to it, don't take it to heart."

"After all, those guys will be there to protect you, so there's no need to worry about anyone trying to hijack the carriage."

"..."

Xi stopped listening, quickly passed Miaobi, and left alone.

I'm going to bite you even more if I go back to fifty! I'm so desperate to take you with me! I'm too much for you to handle!

When Xi woke up in the morning, she was sitting on the bed wrapped in a blanket, lost in thought.

Did I get up a little late today...?

Why didn't the little devil call her?

Did you go to buy breakfast?

It wasn't until she saw the empty house that she remembered she was single again.

"Ha, you can't even stand being away from him for two days?"

Xi chuckled self-deprecatingly and took out a basin of cold water to wash up.

"Hmm... why is it tea-flavored tooth powder?"

"Tsk, long hair is so troublesome..."

"Gulp... Towel! Towel... Damn it, it's gotten in my eyes."

After a great deal of effort to tidy herself up, Xi slumped in a chair, panting heavily.

This stamina... I really need to work out more.

Hmm, what's next?

Want to draw?

As the artist's fingertips brushed against the dragon on the scroll, he found all other paintings utterly uninteresting.

Do not!

Shaking her head vigorously, Xi carefully put the painting away.

Stop thinking about this painting. You should paint something else. She's a great painter; how can she be so immersed in her past works?

Xi held the pen, wanting to draw something, but just sat blankly in front of the drawing paper for a long time. Suddenly, she came to her senses and realized that the sun had already passed noon.

Wasting time only added to her worries.

When you're feeling down, you should go out for a walk to clear your head.

As if anticipating something, Xi walked onto the street again.

The rain is still falling, though it has turned from a heavy downpour into a light drizzle.

This land is too parched and needs constant drizzle to recover its vitality.

The entire Yongning area was bustling with activity.

The resettlement of people's basic needs, the reconstruction of various regions after the disaster, and the constant monitoring of the condition of nearby land and rivers are all necessary to prevent the embarrassing situation of flooding after the drought.

There were many soldiers patrolling the streets to prevent anyone from taking advantage of the situation.

The food and clothing aid from other regions arrived yesterday and Bai Yi arranged for people to distribute them overnight.

Many shops have reopened, and some kind-hearted people have prepared hot porridge and steamed buns for the disaster victims at the shop entrances.

Everything is developing in a good direction.

Xi walked slowly, holding an umbrella.

With his eyes he could see all aspects of life in the city.

All of this is thanks to him.

The people live in peace and contentment, and the country prospers.

very nice.

Stopping in front of a shop that was serving porridge, Xi suddenly wanted to ask for a bowl to try.

"Well."

After hesitating for a moment, Xi ultimately couldn't bring herself to steal food from the disaster victims.

Once back on the street, Xi didn't know where to go, so she simply kept walking forward.

As I walked, I couldn't help but think about other things.

The writer said the little devil would wake up today, but I don't know if he's awake or not, or if he's eaten anything.

If he eats it, what will he eat?

Is it also just plain congee and steamed buns?

I wonder if he's still in pain. Did that guy forget to prescribe painkillers?

I might... no, no, if I forget even this, I'll definitely get beaten up badly by the other guys.

I wonder what the little devil will think of her when he wakes up.

They had agreed to go to Wu and Yue, but he left him behind.

I, too, am a person who has broken promises...