As they spent more time together, Nandong and the others quickly adapted to life here and grew much closer and more familiar with the gentle Baili Xi. Nandong even began to occasionally joke around with Baili Xi.
Baili Xi sat at the dining table. Perhaps because of the cold, the indoor stove burned continuously. Suyi still worried she would be cold, and this morning insisted on making her drape an extra thick robe over herself before letting her eat.
"Your Highness, the path from the back mountain to the pavilion has been cleared. The stove over there was delivered and lit early this morning. After we finish eating, let's go view the snow," Suyi said as she placed food into Baili Xi's bowl, waiting for her response.
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