ing Jade, she was not afraid. Otherwise, she would not have made the move."Xi'er, this behavior of yours... if it were to reach the palace, it wouldn't be good for your reputation. After all, you're m..."Mother wouldn't want this."

Wan'er heard her mother's promise and reluctantly handed the jade pendant to her mother. Her eyes were fixed on Feng Lingxi, as if she would snatch it away.

Feng Lingxi carefully examined the patterns on the pendant and bracelets, discovering that they were similar but quite intricate.

"Your Highness, the Imperial Dowager Empress has arranged a marriage for Miss Wan'er."

Feng Lingxi handed the jade pendant to Wan'er, “From now on, when you receive this jade pendant, your husband will be decided. Wan'er, you are still young, these two things are very precious, if you can't protect them, your mother can help you take care of them.”

"No."

Wan'er disagreed, hugging the object tightly as if Feng Lingxi was about to snatch it away from her.

"Then you take care of it yourself."

Feng Lingxi thought, if one day Wan'er lost this jade pendant and bracelet, wouldn't the marriage be off She really didn't like being forced into such an arranged marriage. She didn't even know who the other person was. If it were her, she wouldn't agree to it.

The jade pendant is what Wan'er wanted, and this marriage was also her own decision. I hope that when she grows up, she won't regret it.

Wan'er saw Feng Lingxi's forlorn eyes, walked forward and hugged her thigh, staring at her with pleading eyes.

"What's wrong"

Feng Lingxi crouched down and looked at Wan'er. She reached out and brushed the hair from her forehead, shielding her eyes, her gaze gentle.

"Mother is displeased."

Wind Ling's face was adorned with a smile as she gazed at the jade pendant in her hand.

"Your mother only fears that you will regret it when you grow up. This jade pendant is a pair."

Feng Lingxi didn't want to interfere with Wener's marriage, but now that she was less than two years old, her mother had already arranged a marriage for her. She just didn't know if the future groom would satisfy Wener.

"Here you go."

Wan'er handed the jade pendant to Feng Lingxi, "Mother, please keep it safe."

"Really"

Wan'er nodded, though she was a little reluctant, but still gave it.

"Scared of losing it."

Feng Lingxi patted her head, "Mother will take good care of it for you. Don't worry, when you grow up, Mother will give it to you."

Wan'er nodded and obediently let Feng Lingxi pick her up, "Go back to rest, it's snowing outside again."

The early spring snow was less dense than in previous years, but it was still icy.

Feng Lingxi returned to the room, Xiao Li walked in with a brazier, saw Feng Lingxi sitting there writing a letter, walked over, her eyes full of worry.

"I'll deliver the letter to Huangfu Qingyun later."

It was midsummer, and even though Huangpu Qingyun lived close by, he hadn't come to look for her. She wondered if he believed that she wasn't the one who had taken the person away.

"Your Majesty, the weather is so cold, please don't stay here all the time, lest you catch a chill."

Feng Lingxi smiled and shook her head, "It's okay, not cold."

Feng Lingxi put down her pen and handed the finished product to Xiaoli.

"Have someone deliver this personally to Huangfu Qingyun. I want to know his thoughts on it. Also, send someone to investigate, is the woman he's marrying truly someone he desires"

If he didn't have affections for her, how would the princess be

She knew the princess's personality. The prince's marriage was most likely for the princess's sake. If the princess knew it wasn't someone the prince liked, she definitely wouldn't agree to the marriage.

"Ask first."

Wind Lingxi ordered, got up and walked to the window, gazing at the wind and snow outside, falling into deep thought.

Xiaoli walked out holding the letter, and Yexi walked towards her. Seeing the letter in Xiaoli's hand, she stepped forward and asked, "Was this from the Crown Princess to Prince Huofeng"

"It's all your fault."

Xiao Li glared at Ye Xi angrily, "Do you know the relationship between the Princess Consort and Prince Huangfu Telling her this will only cause the Princess Consort more worry."

Ye Xi glanced around the room, "This matter will eventually be known by the princess. Hiding it from her is not a good idea."

"The princess is very likely pregnant. You tell her this, in case the princess overworks herself and hurts her body, how will you deal with it"

Ye Xi's face changed drastically, "The princess is pregnant again"

Why wasn't this told to him sooner If the prince found out, who knows what he would do.

Little Li gave him a withering glance, "You think the tonic that Imperial Consort Shu gives to the Princess is just plain water" The Duke spoils his wife every night; how could he possibly not have a child.

Ye Xi was scolded until his face flushed red. How did he know these things The king didn't say anything. Besides, wasn't he busy taking care of her Why was everything blamed on him

"Xiaoli, should we tell the King"

"Let the princess speak for herself. We haven't even confirmed if she's pregnant yet."

Xiaoli glared at Yexi with a pout, truly not knowing how he could be so foolish as to tell the princess this.

It's rare to have peace now, and after a few days of calm, trouble comes again.

"All right, I hear you."

Ye Xi saw Xia Li was angry, and didn't dare to speak loudly.

"I'll go deliver the message. Remember to tell me if there's a reply."

Ye Xi responded and watched her leaving figure, a face full of dejection.

Feng Lingxi stood by the window, hearing Ye Xi and Xiao Li's conversation, her thoughts were drawn back. She walked to the door and looked at Ye Xi.

"Xiao Li said you."

Yexi came back to her senses and hurriedly stepped forward, "Your Highness."

Feng Lingxi nodded and walked out. Yexi lowered her head and didn't dare to look up.

"Xiao Li's personality is just like this, she protects me too much. Don't take it to heart, she doesn't have feelings for you."

"My subordinate understands. Thank you, Your Highness, for your understanding. It was my subordinate's oversight to not consider Your Highness's health. Please forgive my lapse in judgment."

"Maybe not, don't think about it too much."

Feng Lingxi looked at Ye Xi's restrained attitude, "Ye Xi, how long have you been following Dugu Cheng"

Ye Xi was startled and hurriedly replied, "Your Highness, I have been growing up with the King since childhood for over ten years."

"Then do you know about Shu Taifei"

Ye Xi looked at Feng Lingxi in puzzlement, "Your Highness, what do you want to ask Tai Fei Shu"

"Do you know who gave her the jade pendant she gave to Wǎn'er"

Speaking of this, Ye Xi is really lost.

"I don't know about that, Your Highness. This jade pendant that the Dowager Empress gave to Miss Wan'er, I've never seen it before either. If you're curious, you could ask your husband. He might know."

Feng Lingxi nodded. Ye Xi saw that the Empress wasn't in a good mood, so he said, "Your Majesty, you really don't have to mind what I said today. Although the kidnappers said the abducted bride resembled you, it wasn't you who did this. Please don't be upset, Your Majesty. The King will handle it."

"It's not that I don't mind, it's that I'm worried."

Feng Lingxi's eyes looked up at the sky, her expression full of worry. "If this matter isn't handled well, it could very likely spark a war between the Great Yuan Dynasty and the Wilderness Summer Dynasty. The Empress Dowager of Wilderness Summer already harbored resentment towards me before, and with this incident happening now, if she insists on believing I am involved, things will be difficult to resolve."

"But this was not done by the Princess. All of us know that for over a month, the Princess has been in Linxi County and has never been separated from her lord, nor has she ever gone to the Chao Xia dynasty, so how could she have kidnapped the Crown Prince's bride"

"No matter what, they should have some evidence, right" Ye Xi explained anxiously.ed as he took out a map from his bosom. Dugu City opened it and examined it carefully. "Are you sure this is the floor plan of the courtyard where your mother used to live""Alright, and I've searched...