f Aohua cares about the world. Once war breaks out, it’s the common people who will suffer. The Emperor of Aohua hopes more than anything for his people to live in peace and prosperity.”"Hearing you s...I understand.

Feng Lingxi patted Xiao Li's head, soothing her angry little face.

Miss Ye is arrogant and domineering. Even after receiving fifty lashes, the punishment was heavy enough.

Though Dugu City has returned victorious, the current situation in court is delicate. If she were to act recklessly and create trouble based on her recent military achievements, her overbearing approach might provoke harsh words from court officials, escalating the conflict and ultimately embarrassing Dugu City.

She didn't want him, Du Gu Cheng, to bear the blame for her overreaching ambition. Most importantly, at this critical juncture, it was best to know when to stop.

"Sister, Xiao Li is right. You shouldn't be bullied like this. Setting aside our status, Miss Ye is taking advantage of her position. Even if we go to the Emperor himself, we would be in the right."

Feng Yu Mo knew his sister's worry, but he didn't think what they were doing was excessive.

Feng Lingxi nodded, “Sister knows, that's why it wasn't fifty taels given to her. It was a lesson.”

"If Ye DaRen comes tomorrow, Yu Mo will explain to him and won't let him bully her sister."

Looking into Feng Yu Mo's unwavering eyes, Feng Ling Xi's smile widened. "Such a silly child, you said everything that needed to be said. Lord Ye is intelligent, and he will surely come to apologize tomorrow."

As Feng Lingxi said, the next morning, Dongge University scholar Ye Da Ren and his wife came to apologize. As for Miss Ye, because she was severely beaten with fifty lashes and bedridden, she was unable to come in person.

Lord Ye arrived at the Fourth Prince's Mansion with a large pile of gifts, and just happened to meet Xiao Simu and Princess Nan who were visiting. This made the Fourth Prince's Mansion truly lively.

Shutai Feng entertained Pingnan Princess and Xiao Simu, while Feng Lingxi was in the front hall listening to Ye Dairen apologize to her. Looking at Mrs. Ye bowing her head, Feng Lingxi couldn't help but think of Mrs. Ye that day, who was quite arrogant.

"Your Highness, I hope you can give my daughter a chance to redeem herself. I will certainly discipline her strictly and ensure that such an incident never happens again."

Feng Lingxi looked at Madam Ye beside her.

"Yesterday's matter, Master Ye needn't take it to heart. After the punishment, bygones shall be bygones."

Feng Ling Xi's words caused Ye Fu Ren to raise her head. Just as she was about to speak, Ye Da Ren hurriedly thanked her, "Thank you, Fourth Princess Consort for your understanding. This official will definitely take good care of his daughter."

"Master Ye, I still have to apologize to you. Miss Ye is your daughter, and it's not my place to discipline her like this. It's just that yesterday..."

"I understand, I understand it all, it's all my daughter's fault."

Lord Ye hurriedly said, "Yesterday after returning home, he learned about the matter and immediately sent people to investigate. Prince Xiao of Pingnan personally witnessed that Ye Qingqing was disrespectful to Feng Lingxi. She knew her status but still spoke disrespectfully to her. Although these fifty lashes were heavy-handed, who dares to be disrespectful to Feng Lingxi She is someone of great importance in the current court."

Not to mention the excessive favor she bestowed upon her. Even if it was just her status as the Saint Lord of the Yao Clan, offending her would mean living on borrowed time. Not killing Ye Qingqing would already be a massive act of mercy.

"My Lord Ye, I do not wish for yesterday's events to happen again."

Upon hearing the commotion, Dugu Cheng arrived and upon learning the truth of the matter, his handsome face clearly showed displeasure.

Xier didn't tell him about what happened at the tailor shop last night. This Ye Qingqing, to treat her like this, fifty taels of silver, she really has a lot of patience.

"I, your humble servant, pay my respects to the Four Kings."

When Ye Da Ren saw that Dugu City had arrived, his face changed drastically. He hurriedly bowed and said, "This minister remembers the teachings of the Fourth Prince. Yesterday's incident will absolutely not happen again."

"How did you get here I thought you were supposed to be with Young Master Xiao in the front hall"

Feng Lingxi's brows furrowed slightly, looking at Dugu Cheng's angry appearance. Her eyes were full of helplessness. It seemed that Yu Mo had probably exaggerated things again and angered Dugu Cheng.

Dugu City looked at Ye Da Ren, his eyes were very cold.

"If I hadn't come, who knows if you would have just casually glossed over it."

"I dare not."

Lord Ye's forehead was covered in cold sweat. This Fourth Prince's words clearly showed his dissatisfaction with their apology. He just didn't know how to make the Fourth Prince satisfied.

"Lord Ye."

獨孤城開口，語氣裡的冷意讓葉大人身子一僵，“Yesterday, this king wasn't by Xi'er's side. She didn't mention it upon her return. During Xi'er's time in the capital, this king never delved into how people gossiped about her. However, if they dared to spread rumors and intentionally harm Xi'er's reputation, this king wouldn't mind punishing them.”

Dugu City's eyes swept over Madam Ye, causing Lord Ye to hastily kneel down. "Fourth Prince, please forgive me. I will return and manage the household properly. There will definitely be no such incidents again."

"Madam Ye."

Dugu Cheng looked at the silent Ye Fu Ren, his handsome eyes revealing a suppressed forbearance. When their gazes met, Ye Fu Ren was so startled that she knelt down with a thump.

"This servant woman knows her mistake, Fourth Prince, please forgive her."

獨孤城的聲音不緊不緩，看著葉夫人握緊的手心，眸光冷意更甚，“本王可是聽說了本王不在京城的這段時間，葉夫人可冇有少在人前說兮兒的不便。”

When Lord Ye heard this, he raised his hand and slapped Madam Ye hard across the face, roaring angrily, “You have such audacity! To speak ill of Fourth Princess behind my back, who gave you the guts”

"Master, I…"

Before Madam Ye could finish her words, Lord Ye knelt and pleaded, “Fourth Prince, my wife has committed such a grave act. Please punish her severely.”

"Spare me, Fourth Wang Ye."

Upon hearing her husband speak to her in this manner, Madam Ye hurriedly pleaded for forgiveness.

Dugu City asked in a cold voice, "Lord Ye, what crime should be committed for slandering people behind their backs"

Lord Ye’s face turned ashen. He looked at his wife clutching his arm, tears streaming down her face, and clenched his fists. He opened his mouth and said, “Your Highness, according to the law, those who spread rumors and slander others will be punished with caning for minor offenses, and having their tongues cut out for serious ones...”

"Master, I know I was wrong. Master, you can't treat me like this..."

"Mrs. Ye is so good at talking about other people's affairs, this tongue of hers should be cut off. Keeping it around is useless."

Dugu Cheng's words left Feng Ling Xi stunned, staring at him in disbelief as if she had misheard.

He actually said he'd cut off his tongue, and what's more, he said it so casually. This makes me think that he's not being serious, even if what he said was harsh. Isn't this punishment a bit too severe for this situation

"Spare my life, Lord Siwang! I know I was wrong. I truly regret my actions."

Mrs. Ye hurriedly kowtowed, her head hitting the ground with a resounding thud. Her forehead quickly became bruised and bled, but Duguo Cheng remained expressionless, staring at Mr. Ye, "This matter, I leave it to Mr. Ye to handle personally."

Lord Ye looked at Lady Ye, his eyes filled with tears.

"Butler, see the guest off!"

Dugu Cheng coldly said, looking at Feng Lingxi about to speak, grabbed her hand and walked towards the front hall.

"Dugu City, isn't this too cruel Are you really going to cut off Lady Ye's tongue"

Although, Mrs. Ye wasn't exactly someone she liked, cutting out her tongue was a bit too cruel.

Dugu City's footsteps came to a halt. Looking at Feng Lingxi's eyes filled with pity, he asked, "Lingxi, do you know what Madam Ye said in front of outsiders"his time, he couldn't change his temperament. If he didn't want to help her, he would have had her imprisoned long ago."Xier is in a bad mood, General Zhen Guo, please understand."Dugu Cheng spoke for...