know you have feelings for me, but we're destined not to be together, Qingyun. I still say the same thing, you deserve a better girl, but not one you don't like."After taking a moment to compose hers..."I truly didn't see it, this Feng Yu Xi has such ability, what good tactics."

Wind whispers, her eyes cast down, silent.

No, in order to gain her favor, she even went so far as to disfigure herself to achieve her goal. To become a noble consort, she pushed her off a cliff. She could do anything in the wind and rain, truly hiding it well.

"Empress Dowager, the Four Princes have arrived."

Grandma Zhang went out and reported to the hall.

Feng Lingxi heard the name Du Gu Cheng, her eyes looked towards the door, catching a glimpse of that figure, her eyes filled with joy.

"Go now, and after the matter is cleared up, you will be released."

"Thank you, Empress Dowager."

Feng Lingxi got up and walked out. Looking at her joyful little steps, Empress Cen's eyes flashed a cold light, and she instructed Zhang Mamá, "Increase the guards watching her, and listen to what she said with Dugu Cheng."

"Yes, Empress Dowager."

Feng Lingxi walked to the entrance of the hall and saw Dugu Cheng standing at the door, watching her approach. A beautiful smile appeared on his stunning face as she walked past.

"I'm done talking with the Emperor."

Dugu Cheng responded and, watching Xi'er's smile as she walked toward the garden, knew that he couldn't speak certain things in front of the Empress Dowager's entourage following behind them.

"Xier, this king might be busy again these days. Be good in the palace and wait for this king to come pick you up when I'm done."

"When did I ever misbehave"

Feng Lingxi couldn't help but laugh, "Listening to your tone, it seems like I've been very disobedient."

Dugu City's eyes were on her, the worry in his gaze, the hesitant look of wanting to speak but holding back, made Feng Lingxi squeeze out a smile.

"Don't worry, I'm fine. Don't be concerned about me."

As he spoke, he reached out and patted his arm. Watching him instinctively lean closer, his eyes focused on his arm, "Are you hurt"

"No..."

Before he could finish speaking, Feng Lingxi grabbed his hand and lifted his sleeve, gazing at the sword scar on his arm. She looked up at him, her eyes filled with worry.

"When did this happen"

"Today I was accidentally slashed with a sword, the wound is not deep and it's nothing serious."

Dugu Cheng wanted to withdraw his hand, Feng Lingxi pulled him towards her own bedroom, "Come with me to apply medicine."

She was dragged to Feng Lingxi's bedroom. Xiaoli saw the princess pulling the king in, and hurriedly stepped forward to greet her. Her gaze fell on the king's arm, and she jumped in fright, hurriedly going to get the medicine box.

"Xier, this king has already applied the medicine."

Feng Ling pressed him down, the smile on her face was already gone, replaced by displeasure that made Dugu Cheng swallow his words back.

"Does the Emperor assign you such dangerous tasks You're even injured, what about your subordinates… "

Feng Ling Xi's voice choked up, she lowered her head and looked at the wound on Du Gu Cheng's arm. It wasn't deep, the wound was just oozing bloodstains. He got hurt but didn't say a word, he still wanted to go out. How could he not know to rest for a while.

Dugu Cheng looked at the glimmer of tears in her eyes, his face full of apology.

"Xier, this king is a man. This injury truly doesn't matter."

Xiao Li handed the medicine box to the Queen, watching the King's eyes that seemed to want to say something but held back, helping out on the side.

"In the future, if you get hurt, tell me. Don't treat me like your princess, I'm a doctor."

Feng Lingxi looked up at Dugu City, her eyes carrying a hint of threat, "If you don't tell me, next time I won't let you out."

獨孤城 was amused by her words.

"This king remembers, but, Xi'er don't always hope this king gets injured, this king is mighty..."

"Amazing, you're not even injured."

Feng Lingxi retorted, her eyes welling up with tears that she swallowed back. Her feigned strength tugged at Dugu City's heart. He nodded obediently, "This king will do his best not to get hurt and worry Xi'er."

Feng Lingxi hummed in response, bandaged him up, and instructed, "Xiao Li, go tell them to bring some food over."

The atmosphere was a little quiet, Dugong City wanted to say something, but he didn't know how to start. Xi'er wasn't happy.

Feng Lingxi raised her beautiful eyes, "Don't worry about me, I'll be fine here."

"Xier, this king spoke with the Emperor about persuading Dugu Yu to return to Liangzhou. He's not in the capital these days. You're in the palace, so be careful with your words. Although the Empress is currently confined to the Fenghui Hall and cannot come out, one must always guard against others. Do you understand"

Fei Ling Xi answered, how could she not know the danger in this palace, but Feng Yu Xi shouldn't be bold enough to send someone to assassinate her.

"There's one more thing, your Majesty, I haven't told you yet."

Feng Ling Xi raised her eyes to look at Du Gu Cheng, the conflicted expression in his eyes. "What's wrong"

Dugu Cheng looked at the worry in her eyes and said softly, "It's about General Feng Lao, that is, your grandfather."

Feng Lingxi's body stiffened, Grandfather

Since she arrived here, no one had ever mentioned her grandfather. She thought he was already gone, but now that he was suddenly brought up, Feng Lingxi's heart couldn't help but feel a little flustered.

In Windling's eyes, Dugu City caught her surprise and felt even more heartache.

It stands to reason, after Xi'er fell seriously ill, the old general had long since retired and returned to his hometown, so how could he possibly know she existed.

Fifteen years ago, General Feng retired and returned home. You were only two years old at the time.

When I was two years old, Grandpa probably wasn't retired yet, was he

Although Feng Lingxi had no memory of this grandfather at all, considering his age, he shouldn't be too old.

"At that time, I retired from court before reaching fifty. As for the reason, I'm also unclear. My father never mentioned it to me. A few days ago, I contacted the old general and told him about the affairs of the General's Mansion. The old general is already on his way back to Beijing."

Feng Ling Xi's face turned pale. Back to the capital

Isn't this equivalent to her being connected to the General's Mansion again

“Xi’er, I know the General very well. My father also mentioned him to me when he was alive. He is not like Feng Aotian. This time, I brought him back to the capital primarily for the purpose of bestowing upon him the title of Duke Protector. Secondly, I hope he will return to oversee the affairs and prevent the General’s Manor from falling into the hands of Feng Aotian and Yu Xi.”

Feng Ling Xi responded, her eyes betraying worry that left Du Gu Cheng confused.

"Xier, you don't seem to want the old general to return to the capital."

Wind Ling raised her eyes to meet Dugu City's doubtful gaze, forcing a smile and shaking her head. "No, I just feel that I have already severed ties with General's Mansion, and besides, my memory doesn't contain this grandfather."

With the old general back, how will she handle this She must sever ties with Feng and Aotian, her arrogant father and daughter. Could it be that with the general's return, she has to go back to being Miss Four of the General's Manor

For a moment, Dugu Cheng couldn't tell if what he had done was right or wrong.

"It's all for the greater good, there's nothing really to it. If this grandfather doesn't like me, at most he'll scold me just like Feng Aotian, I'm used to it anyway."

Feng Lingxi shrugged her shoulders, wanting to comfort Dugu City, but she found that she actually had some expectations in her heart.re not women, all of us are big and rough. We're afraid the Princess won't like us.""Since you're all here, why don't you stay I actually need some help this time. It's especially good that you guys c...