rkened when she spoke of the Yao clan. Her words turned harsh."I'm talking to the Yao people about grain."Luo Li compromised, looking into Feng Ling Xi's cold eyes. He was afraid that if the Yao Clan...Li Mama responded and, accompanied by Wang the Imperial Physician, returned to the palace.

Princess Zhao-ran guarded outside, watching the maids come and go, her eyes full of coldness.

She wanted to see if Feng Lingxi would become a fool again this time.

"Trash, you've all been looking for so long, why is the princess still not awake"

Dugu Cheng roared, and the imperial physicians one by one broke out in cold sweat on their foreheads, kneeling on the ground trembling.

"What are you all kneeling for Hurry up and cure the Princess for this King, or else this King will take your heads!"

"Your Majesty, the Four Kings, please forgive us. My lord and I have all taken the medicine. It's just that the Fourth Royal Consort is weak; it will take some time for her to wake up."

As soon as the imperial physician finished speaking, Dugu City grabbed the blanket on the table and smashed it to the ground, roaring angrily, "A bunch of incompetent fools! You've been treating the princess for half a day and she hasn't woken up yet. What use are you to me Bring them all down and execute them!"

The imperial physicians, hearing the Fourth Prince's words about killing them, turned pale with fear. They all hurriedly kowtowed and begged for mercy.

"Imperial Consort Shu has arrived!"

Princess Zhaoran saw that Concubine Shu had returned and hurried forward to greet her, "This concubine greets Concubine Shu."

Shufei glanced at Zhao Ran Junzhu's presence, her eyes swept over the noisy room, and she spoke, "It must have been hard for the Crown Princess. This palace will go in and take a look."

Princess Zhaoran hurriedly followed Consort Shu's footsteps into the room. Seeing the imperial physician kneeling on the ground begging for mercy, she quickly spoke up to persuade him, "Your Highness, please calm down. This palace is also heartbroken that the Fourth Princess was injured. However, if you behead these imperial physicians because of this, it would surely lead to rumors and gossip."

Dugu Cheng glared at Zhao Ran County Master, Shu Fei walked in front of him and patted his hand.

"Mother, Xier fainted. I'm so worried about her."

"Even if you're worried, this isn't the way to act." Shu Fei looked at the imperial physician kneeling on the ground. "You lot properly check on the Fourth Princess and prescribe medicine to treat her."

"Your servant obeys."

The imperial physicians immediately stepped forward to recheck her pulse and then discussed the prescription to give Feng Lingxi.

"Your Highness, this place belongs to the Imperial Prince and the Fourth Prince. Please return first. It's already late."

Zhao Ran County Princess glanced at Feng Ling Xi, then bowed to Shu Fei. “This servant will return first. If her younger sister wakes up, please trouble the Fourth Prince to send word. This would allow this servant to rest assured.”

Dugu Cheng replied, and only then did Princess Zhao'ran leave with her maidservant.

"Er'er, didn't you say Xi'er wasn't seriously hurt How did she suddenly faint and scare your mother"

As the imperial concubine spoke, she walked to Feng Ling Xi's bed and sat down. Looking at her pale face, her eyes were full of worry.

This foolish woman, I truly don't know what to say about her. She's always so spiteful, and when she's hurt, she doesn't even tell me. It makes me want to die of anger.

Shu Fei looked at the worry on her son's face and softly soothed, "Things in the world are impermanent, Xi'er might just not want you to worry, he might have just not expected himself to fall ill."

"Mother, this Crown Princess gifted me a jade hairpin bestowed by the Empress. When I went to the tavern, I was bumped into and the hairpin fell out. My son suspects that Miss Zhao Ran has something to do with this. The eldest daughter of the Minister's family is also the concubine of the Prince of Yu, it’s too much of a coincidence."

"Even if she had the heart to do it, what could you do This matter is far more complicated than just Lady Zhao."

Shufei looked at her son. How could she know that this had anything to do with them Even if she did, she couldn't do anything to him for now.

"Mother, they must be held accountable for this. Xi'er cannot be harmed."

Dugu Cheng's eyes turned cold. His woman, how could they bully her If he didn't fight back, would they really think Dugu Cheng was dead He wanted to scheme against his woman, this time he would let them know what it meant to regret their actions.

"Does the city have a plan"

Shufei raised her eyebrow, “Your father has already been asked about this by your mother. Knowing that Xi'er fainted, your father is very angry. As for the jade hairpin, even the Empress can’t stir up any trouble.”

"Mother, do you think the Empress will punish the eldest son of the Shangshu Mansion because of this connection with Prince Yu's Residence"

Shufei glanced at her son, her gaze falling on Feng Lingxi. Could it be…

"Leave her to be taken care of, my lady. I'm in the palace; if there's anything you need, just tell me. This matter requires an explanation."

Dugu Cheng bowed to his mother and sent her out of the mansion. Only then did he return to his room and have people guard it.

"Everyone's gone."

Dugu Cheng opened his mouth, Feng Ling Xi opened her eyes, her eyes clear and bright.

"Why would the prince do this"

For her sake, to make things worse, the intention must be impure.

Du Gu Cheng looked at her puzzled eyes and explained, "You heard the conversation between me and my mother just now, Xi'er is so clever, how could you not know what I want to do"

Feng Ling Xi got up, but was pressed down by Dugu City, "Xi'er, now that you are sick in bed, don't get up."

Feng Lingxi lay back down again, “Since the Princess Consort sent me this jade hairpin, I suspect she’s already arranged what happens next. It seems she’s been eyeing me for a while now.”

"Xier is clever, she can figure things out just by thinking about them."

Du Gucheng's praise didn't bring Feng Lingxi any joy. She didn't want to live this way, but now she had no choice. If she didn't, she was afraid she wouldn't be able to survive.

"The Crown Princess isn't really here for a sisterly visit with you. This Prince heard that on the night of the prince's wedding, he called your name. Even the Empress knows about this, and she scolded the prince for it."

"Does the prince mean that I am to blame for everything" This prince, she was already married, yet still acted this way. An outsider would think him devoted, but those who knew him understood how he'd ruin her.

"I have you lie here for two reasons. First, while the Empress hasn't accused you yet, I will preemptively investigate those who injured you. Second, this prevents the Empress from finding fault with you."

"Thank you, Lord Wang, for your care and protection."

Feng Lingxi opened her mouth, at first she didn't understand, now she knew, Dugu Cheng had done all this to help her deal with the Empress. She fainted, even if the Empress wanted to punish her, it wasn't the right time. Taking advantage of this opportunity, she could bring those who injured her to be questioned. I'm afraid that by then, the Empress would be the one in a hurry, not her.

This move is indeed good, stronger than her techniques.

Dugu Cheng stroked her head, smiling and saying, "You are the woman of this king. Who else would I protect if not you"

As soon as the words left his mouth, footsteps could be heard outside. Dugu Cheng gave Feng Lingxi a glance, and she immediately lay down. The doting expression on Dugu Cheng’s face just moments ago was replaced by fury. The person who entered was so frightened by his rage that they didn't dare to breathe.

"Fourth brother."

Dugu Yan rushed over upon hearing the sound, and seeing Feng Lingxi lying on the bed, her eyes were filled with pain.

Dugu Cheng looked at him, his handsome face full of displeasure.

"This palace heard that my younger sibling was injured at a tavern and has been unconscious ever since, so I came to take a look."

Dugu Cheng stood up, glared at him, and asked coldly, "Did the prince come to see if Xi'er is dead"Lingxi would suspect she was doing something wrong, so she swore an oath."That's too dangerous."If this gets noticed by someone, the consequences would be unimaginable."Don't worry, I won't put myself...