Over the next few days, Zhu Yu remained as busy as ever, leaving Ning Xiang in his bedchamber. However, he had several cat trees made for her.
Ning Xiang declared that she was an elegant, dignified young lady from a distinguished family and would never enjoy such things. She walked around them with a frosty expression.
Then, while Zhu Yu was reviewing memorials, Ning Xiang waited until he wasn't looking and shot up a cat tree with a whoosh.
Zhu Yu: "..."
Thank you very much, his ears weren't blind.
Caiwei and the Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox were deeply disgruntled that the newcomer had stolen all His Highness the Demon King's affection and attention. The two beasts huddled together to discuss how to deal with her.
Caiwei even gave their little squad an imposing name-the "Lynxfox" team. "Lynx" from "lynx," and "fox" from "fox." Nothing wrong with that.
Caiwei said, "His Highness hates noise most of all. We can put mice in her room and make her scream in fright! Then His Highness will come to loathe and resent her!"
The Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox dug up several mouse holes, caught dozens of mice, and stuffed them all into Zhu Yu's bedchamber.
Naturally, Ning Xiang witnessed all of this as she lay atop the cat tree, resting with her eyes half closed.
And so, while Zhu Yu was cultivating that night, Ning Xiang "accidentally" chased a mouse out of the corner, sending it crashing into him.
How could there be mice in the Lotus Palace? Without giving it much thought, Zhu Yu destroyed the mouse with a spell.
Ning Xiang then "accidentally" drove out a whole swarm of mice, which scattered in every direction.
Zhu Yu realized something was wrong. Once he discovered the Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox was behind it, he punished