An example of Stephen Zhou's dialogue in The Deer and the Cauldron is as follows: Character: Xiaobao, Kangxi, Wei Xiaobao Xiaobao: Your Majesty, how have you been recently? Kang Xi: I practice martial arts every day. What about you? Wei Xiaobao: I'm fine too. I practice swordsmanship with the Emperor every day. Kang Xi: That's great. You're a little demon. You work so hard every day. Can you give me some benefits? Wei Xiaobao: What benefits? Your Majesty, ChenQie only wants to stay with you for a while longer. Kang Xi: Do you think I'm a fool? I know what I can and can't do. Wei Xiaobao: Alright, Your Majesty. (The two began to talk. There was a lot of humor, sarcasm, and irony in the conversation.) Xiao Bao: Your sword technique is really amazing, Your Majesty. I'll show you. Kang Xi: Alright, little vixen, come on, let me see if you have the real ability. (Xiaobao performed a sword art and Kang Xi admired it) Kang Xi: Little Fairy, your swordsmanship is really good. Can you tell me how I learned it? Wei Xiaobao: I'm a little fox. I've been practicing swordsmanship in the forest since I was young. Then I met an old fox who taught me swordsmanship. Kang Xi: Oh, I see. Then how did you meet that old fox? Wei Xiaobao: I'm a vixen. I practice swordsmanship with the emperor every day. When the emperor found out, he invited me to play games with him. Kang Xi: Ah, I see. Then this is really a pleasant surprise for the emperor. Wei Xiaobao: Of course, I just wanted to spend more time with the Emperor. I didn't expect the Emperor to fall in love with me. Kang Xi: Then you must treat me well. There can't be a next time. Wei Xiaobao: Alright, Your Majesty. I will treat you well. (The two of them hug and Xiaobao leaves)
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