After having lunch, Zhao Yao returned to his tent to rest.
Tong Xi brought over sliced raw lamb. Zhao Yao took it, picked up a small piece with chopsticks, and fed it to Xiao Bai.
"Your Highness, Xiao Bai is like it's part of you." He had never seen Xiao Bai leave the prince's side. "Now Xiao Bai is still small and can wrap around your arm, but what will you do when it grows bigger?" Tong Xi imagined Xiao Bai growing into a large snake, coiled around Zhao Yao, and got frightened.
"When Xiao Bai grows up, it won't be so shy anymore." Zhao Yao extended his finger and gently stroked Xiao Bai's little head.
Xiao Bai felt very comfortable from the touch, and even proactively rubbed its little head against Zhao Yao's finger.
"Your Highness, it seems Xiao Bai has grown a bit bigger again."
Zhao Yao carefully looked at Xiao Bai, then extended his hand to gesture its size.
"It has indeed grown a bit, almost a foot long now."
