y within their sight. It would be useless for us to check on them; there's no point.""Then we just wait for them to slaughter us"Feng Yu Mo clenched his fist, "This is simply too unfair to my sister."..."No need, since Feng Lingyu is already dead, I won't go to the General's Mansion anymore. As long as Father is alive, that's enough."

Feng Lingxi responded and gave her the medicine. "Rest well, I still need to prepare medicines for the expedition. I won't keep you company."

Phosphorus powder echoed, watching her leaving figure and lying down to rest.

She has to get better soon. Feng Linglong, you must wait for me. And Dugu Xiu, one day, I will drag you both into hell to keep me company.

Wind Linglong fell ill after returning from Fengyi Palace, the Crown Princess was confined to her chambers for a month, and the Prince's mansion became Shen Yun’s possession. She spent every day by the prince's side, showering him with affection, envy of all who saw it.

Tomorrow will be the day of departure. Feng Lingxi is still busy preparing medicinal powder in the pharmacy, while Dugu City goes in and out of the palace every day, returning either late at night or at dawn. Time slips away, and neither Feng Lingxi nor him has had any physical intimacy.

"Your Highness, the Crown Prince has arrived."

Feng Lingxi had just changed the medicine for Bi Shuang when she heard Xiao Li shouting at the door. Hearing that the Crown Prince had arrived, Feng Lingxi remembered her relationship with the Crown Prince before the original owner's recovery. She still didn't know what stage their relationship had reached.

"Is the Lord available"

Xiao Li shook her head, "The King has gone out. His Royal Highness the Prince specifically requested to see the Crown Princess and asked me to inform you."

Feng Lingxi tidied herself up and followed Xiaoli out. Dugu Yan was not waiting in the front hall, but was in the garden, standing by the pond, gazing ahead. Hearing footsteps, she turned to look at Feng Lingxi, her expression full of joy, and quickly walked forward.

"Xier..."

Wind Ling Xi retreated two steps, looking at his stiff smile, politely greeting him, "This subject greets His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

獨孤雁看著她的舉動，神色黯然。

She was growing increasingly distant from herself, and this wasn't the Xi Er he knew.

Since she recovered from her illness, Xi'er had become truly cold towards him, to the point of being a stranger. Although she was fully recovered, she pretended to be clueless.

"Xi'er, have you truly forgotten about the past with this palace Why is your attitude towards this palace so cold now You make this palace feel like a stranger."

The bitterness in Dugu Yan's eyes made Feng Lingxi lower her head and keep a distance from him.

"Before I recovered, those matters were already forgotten. Your Highness now has a Crown Princess and two concubines, so you shouldn't dwell on the past. I am now the Fourth Royal Consort. It is best for Your Highness to forget about what happened before."

"You made this palace forget"

Dugu Yan stepped forward, her expression furious. She grabbed Feng Lingxi's hands, her grip so tight that Feng Lingxi's arms ached painfully. Instinctively, she tried to step back, but Dugu Yan held her fast. Feng Lingxi looked up, meeting Dugu Yan's furious gaze, and replied in a slightly cold voice, "What else does the Crown Prince want"

Dugu Yan looked at the coldness in her eyes, her heart felt like it was stabbed by a knife, hurting terribly.

If the Crown Prince is unharmed, then please return.

Feng Lingxi finished speaking and turned to leave, Du Guyan hurriedly called her back.

"Xier, this palace came to find you this time not for reminiscing, but there's something I want to tell you."

"Your Highness, please speak."

Feng Ling Xi's eyes were cold and clear, showing no emotion towards him. Such an expression made Du Gu Yan feel uncomfortable looking at him.

"May I have a cup of tea, Your Highness"

Wind Lingxi made a gesture inviting Dugu Yan to speak in the pavilion, and instructed Xiaoli to serve tea.

The two sat in the pavilion. Du Gu Yan saw that she had an easygoing expression, seemingly not concealing anything from him or feeling uncomfortable. She didn't seem to be putting on an act of being a stranger, but truly felt indifferent.

"Your Highness, please have some tea."

Dugu Yan held his teacup, taking a sip before looking at Feng Lingxi's calm and composed expression. Nowadays, he felt like he couldn't see through her anymore.

"Xier, this palace came here for two things. First, I heard you're going on an expedition with the fourth younger brother, and this palace wanted to come and see you. Second, I want to ask you about something."

Hearing his words, Feng Lingxi couldn't help but sneer in her heart. What old feelings were all fake, wanting to inquire about things was the real deal.

Feng Lingxi raised her eyes, her expression still calm, "Thank you, Your Highness, for your concern. Accompanying the Lord Marquis on this expedition, I'm simply enjoying a trip in the mountains and waters..."

"Xier, going to war is not like traveling for pleasure. The battlefield is dangerous, with blades and arrows flying everywhere. You must be extra careful. Remember, your life is the most important thing."

"Thank you for reminding me, Your Highness. I will keep it in mind."

Feng Lingxi's expression was calm, as if she remained unmoved regardless of what he said.

"This Palace still wants to ask you something. Did your mother mention anything about the Purple Star when she passed away"

"Purple Star"

獨孤雁 actually came for Zi Xing. What is this Zi Xing, that it would be so desired by both the Crown Prince and the Empress Could it be that mother's Zi Xing necklace holds a secret

Wind Lingxi shook her head, "The Empress Dowager also asked the concubine these past two days. It's just that when my mother passed away, she didn't leave me anything. As a general's wife, she lived worse than a concubine and didn't have anything of value at all."

"Now then, tell me, did she give you anything at all, like a necklace or a hairpin"

Feng Ling Xi shook her head, looking at the confusion in Dugu Yan's eyes. She frowned and asked, "Your Highness, what is this Zi Xing you are referring to Does my mother really have a Zi Xing"

Du Ganyi glanced at her, seeing her eyes lost and uncertain. It didn't seem like she was feigning anything. Perhaps the Zhang shi truly hadn't told her about Zixing. If that were the case, then Zhang shi only had one daughter, Feng Lingxi. If Zixing hadn't been told, then where was Zixing

Or perhaps Zi Xing was taken into the coffin by her

"The Purple Star is a beautiful purple orb, it is said to be a treasured heirloom of your mother's family. Your mother always cherished it very much. Before, she had mentioned buying the Purple Star with your mother, but your mother refused. So your mother gave up on the idea. Now that your mother has passed away, she suddenly remembered and wants to ask you, if she were to give you the Purple Star, what would you think Your mother truly adores the Purple Star."

獨孤雁的話說得好像皇後很喜歡這紫星一樣，可是風淩兮很清楚，皇後問這紫星絕對不會是喜歡，這紫星肯定另有所圖，隻是想要知道真相便隻能問問孃親了。

"If it weren't for the Crown Prince and Her Majesty mentioning this Purple Star, I wouldn't have known that my mother possessed such a thing. It's a pity she didn't leave it to me, otherwise, if Her Majesty liked it, I would naturally offer it with both hands."

Du Ganyi reached out and grabbed Feng Lingxi's hands. The sudden touch caused Feng Lingxi to hurriedly pull back her hands, but Du Ganyi held on tight. Feng Lingxi's eyes turned cold, and she said in a low voice, "Your Highness, please be more restrained."

"Xier, if this palace gave you the position of Crown Princess, would you follow me"

Upon his return to the city, Dugu Cheng learned that the Crown Prince had come looking for Xi'er. He hurried over, only to see Dugu Yan grabbing Xi'er's hand from afar. Those beady eyes ignited a fire in Dugu Cheng's heart., her eyes turned cold."I told you, don't push my patience."The High Elder looked at Xinshui, seeing that she was about to explode with anger again, he quickly held her back and signaled her not to be...