"Luo Li sank her voice and spoke, “I know Elder Yao informed you about Du Gu Cheng. This must be quite a shock for you. However, I still want to remind you, no matter what you do, remember one thing:...When Dugu Yan heard this, the pain in her eyes deepened. She knew it too well, yet there was nothing she could do about it.

"Your Highness, if you truly like her, this servant is willing to sacrifice herself to help you. I only hope that after Your Highness obtains her, you will treat this servant well."

Princess Zhao looked at Dugu Yan, her eyes filled with determination that made Dugu Yan's heart waver. Did he still have a chance to get Xi’er's forgiveness and be with her

Today's Xi Er is no longer the one he knew. The past Xi Er was innocent and kind, but now she is cold and unfathomable. He doesn't even know what she's thinking, as if she were a stranger.

"Your Highness, everything I say comes from the heart. I know your feelings for her, and I understand what it's like to yearn for someone you can't have. I hope you'll get your wish."

"My mother wouldn't agree."

Alone, the solitary goose let go of her, Lady Zhao, the princess of Anhui County, helped him sit down and poured him a glass of water. Her beautiful eyes flickered, "Your Highness, how did you know that Empress Dowager didn't want to That day when I entered the palace, I happened to see Empress Dowager and the Fourth Royal Princess talking. The Empress Dowager just wanted the Fourth Royal Princess to be with Your Highness. Only, for some reason, the Fourth Royal Princess refused to agree. Because of this, the Empress Dowager was even angry."

Upon hearing this, Dugu Yan's eyes were filled with astonishment.

"What you said is true, the Empress Dowager truly wants Xi'er to move into the East Palace. But she's still your sister-in-law after all! If this gets out, wouldn't I be branded as a woman who stole her brother"

"Your Highness, why don't you consider this: if the Fourth Princess 'died,' you married a girl who looks very much like her. Even the Emperor wouldn't punish you."

Princess Zhao’s words stirred something in Dugu Yan's heart. If it were truly possible like that, he would be willing to give it a try. However, if Xi'er was unwilling, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Du Guyan glanced at Zhao Ran Junzhu, her voice icy cold as she reminded, "Your Highness the Crown Princess seems innocent and naive, yet you can't see how cunning you are. Have you considered what we will face if this plan fails"

Princess Zhao'ran, unafraid, said, "If Your Highness has no intention, then consider these words as never spoken. I shall accept my punishment and await Your Highness’s judgment."

Dugu Yan looked at her like this, and in a deep voice called out to her, "Was the jade hairpin incident intentional on your part"

Princess Zhao's eyes flashed with a trace of disappointment. He actually doubted her. She had said so much, did he not hear a single word He only cared about Feng Lingxi.

"Your Highness, I don't quite understand what you mean. I truly want to help you regain what you love. I wouldn't want this kind of thing to happen either."

When Princess Zhao'ran finished speaking, she saw that he remained unmoved. Her heart ached unbearably.

"Your Highness, please get some rest. This servant takes her leave."

Princess Zhaoran exited the room and stood at the door, waiting for a while. However, she didn't hear any words of retention from the prince. Her fist clenched under her sleeve, filled with anger as she left.

When news of Feng Lingxi's awakening spread, the Empress sent people to visit her early on. The noble concubine’s people weren’t slow either. As Feng Lingxi got up, she heard Xiao Li report that both the Empress and the noble concubine had come to see her.

Such treatment, this is probably something few people can have.

"Master, should you handle this or should I"

Du Gu Cheng had someone prepare chicken soup for her early in the morning, and instructed everyone in the palace that she was ill and needed to rest and recuperate. She told them to keep things quiet around her courtyard, even having those cleaning it move more carefully. She really put on a show.

"Just bring them in. They won't leave until they see what's going on with you."

Dugu City spoke, and Xiaoli went out to deliver the message. After a while, she saw the old mamas sent by the Empress and Shu Fei enter, "Greetings to the Fourth Prince and Princess."

Two elderly ladies entered and fixed their gaze on Feng Lingxi. Seeing her lying on the bed, looking pale and sickly, they quickly explained their purpose: "The Empress heard that the Fourth Princess Consort had awakened, so she sent us to the Fourth Prince's Mansion to take a look and also bring some things to help her recover."

"After Grandma finished speaking, she had someone bring up the things. It was a box of high-quality ginseng. Feng Lingxi weakly said, "Thank you for the Empress's gift."

"Xier, you're not feeling well, so just rest and don't talk."

Dugu City took a handkerchief and wiped her forehead, "Li MaMa, although Xi'er woke up, her body is very weak. Please thank the Empress for her gift on behalf of this king. When Xi'er gets better, this king will bring her to the palace to thank her in person."

"The slave obeys."

Li MaMa looked at the Fourth WangYe's care for the Fourth Wang Fei, it seemed that the situation of this Fourth Wang Fei was really not ideal.

"Fourth Prince, Consort Shu sent me to check on Fourth Princess's illness. She said to ask the prince to kindly instruct the kitchen to prepare more tonics for her and take good care of her. As for other matters, there is no need to worry."

Aunt Zhang, who was beside Noble Consort Shu, glanced at Aunt Li and conveyed Noble Consort Shu's meaning.

"Please ask Mother Empress to rest assured, saying that this prince will take good care of Xi'er and she need not worry."

Grandma Zhang glanced at Grandma Li, "This servant will go back and report to Concubine Shu immediately." After finishing her words, she looked at Grandma Li, "Grandma Li, would you like to return to the palace together"

Li MaMa glanced at Feng LingXi, "Alright, let's go."

After the two left, Feng Lingxi's face gradually improved. Dugu City looked at her like this and couldn't help asking, "How did Xi'er manage to make her face so ugly"

"Are you truly curious, Your Highness"

Dugu Cheng responded, and suddenly a sharp pain shot through his back. Dugu Cheng's face changed drastically as he looked at Feng Lingxi. Indeed, she was fast!

"Does Your Highness understand now"

Upon the removal of the needle, Dugu City's complexion improved considerably.

"I am impressed by Xier's medical skills." I thought she was putting on a show, and I even thought she was doing a good job, but I didn't expect her to be this capable. No wonder it's so lifelike.

"Today is Feng Linglong's big day of joy, I want to go back home."

Dugu Cheng refused her without hesitation, "You're barely managing to protect yourself right now. You can't go back to the palace for your safety. The Empress's spies are all watching you. Wait until this matter is resolved, and this king will accompany you back to your home. You can stay as long as you want."

"I'm not looking to stay overnight, I'm just worried about my mother."

These days, she hasn't gone back home and has gotten into trouble again. If her mother found out, who knows if her father would make things difficult for her.

Dugu Cheng patted her hand, "Don't worry, I've been keeping an eye on your mother-in-law all along. She's doing well at the General's Mansion. It's your situation that's more troublesome."

Feng Lingxi was silent. This time with the jade hairpin incident, she had indeed underestimated Zhao Ran County Princess. This move was truly enough to make her suffer. If it weren't for Dugu Cheng helping her, things might have developed into something unpredictable.

"The Crown Princess will be visiting me at the residence today, so perhaps you could excuse yourself for a while"

獨孤城 frowned in confusion, “Why”

"Today, Elder Sister moved into the East Palace. She must be in a bad mood. When someone is unhappy, they are more likely to reveal clues. Perhaps we can find some leads from her."beside Dugucheng, the night wind blowing against them, still somewhat chilly.Feng Lingxi sneezed, and Dugu City got up and sat beside her, pulling her into his arms. "Xi'er, why don't you go back to t...