the soup Mrs. Zhao has been making for you will be ready."Feng Lingxi twitched her lips, almost unable to contain her laughter.Grandpa is really good to her, and Duguo City is really something else. H...Xiaoli muttered softly. Actually, the princess wanted to recognize this brother. With one more family helping the princess, her life wouldn't be so difficult. She knew what the court and the Yao clan thought of the king and the princess. With a powerful family like the Lu family supporting them, both the king and the princess would have a much easier life.

Feng Lingxi smiled, but said nothing.

獨孤城 did not send Lu Nian out of the mansion immediately. The two sat down in the garden of the palace.

"Your Highness, could you please persuade her for me This time I came after talking to my parents. I found my sister, but with her current attitude, I'm really afraid of being punished by them." He thought he would be the one to find his sister first, but unexpectedly, she suddenly refused to recognize him.

Lu Nian's heart felt very stifled right now. He had worked so hard to find her, it wasn't to reunite with her. He came here for sightseeing and relaxation.

"Xier met her mother-in-law yesterday, but the latter refused to acknowledge Xier. This matter, you must tell your parents the truth. The king is truly helpless and cannot persuade Xier." To be truthful, Duguo Cheng was doing this because Lu Nian was Xier's blood relative. Regardless, he was still her cousin-in-law, and they would all be family in the future.

He believes that in time, his mother-in-law will naturally accept the Lu family, but for now, she just can't.

Lu Nian sighed, "About this matter, I can only return to the inn and wait for my parents. When they arrive, we'll see how to resolve it. There's nothing I can do about it."

"I'm truly sorry, but there's no room for you at the manor. I hope you understand."

Lu Nian waved his hand, he didn't really mind where he lived. What mattered most was that this time, things had gone wrong and he couldn't deliver on his promise.

It's all his father's fault, he flirts everywhere and now people don't recognize him.

I finally got a little sister, and now she's gone.

Then Lu Nian stood up, "I won't disturb you any longer. I'll come again when your parents arrive."

Du Gucheng bowed his hands and watched Lu Nian leave. He instructed Ye Xi, who was beside him, "Go and see which inn Mr. Lu is staying at, and tell me when you return. Pay attention to those who approach him, and absolutely ensure nothing happens to him."

"Yes."

Only then did Dugu City return to Feng Yu Mo's courtyard. Feng Ling Xi had already returned to her room to take care of Feng Yu Mo, but, Feng Yu Mo's condition was still not optimistic and he hadn't woken up.

"What did you say to Lü Niàn"

Dugu Cheng walked to Feng Ling Xi's side and sat down, looking at the fatigue on her face, his brows furrowed slightly, "Comfort him a few words, after all, he is your elder brother-in-law."

Feng Ling Xi heard Dugu Cheng solemnly say "brother-in-law", a smile appeared on her face.

"They all say they don't admit it, where did this brother-in-law come from"

"The fact is, he's your brother and my brother-in-law. That can't be changed. Besides, even if he wasn't my brother-in-law, he'd still be a good friend to have. He's skilled in martial arts and has a good appearance. It's hard to find such a friend."

Feng Lingxi's smile vanished from her face, her beautiful eyes drooping slightly.

"It's pretty good, it's just that my mother doesn't allow it. Actually, Lu Nian is a very nice person. The first impression was really good. It feels great to have such a brother. However, I still choose my mother."

"I knew, so I didn't speak up for him. I just comforted him a few words. He's staying at the inn, and his parents will be coming soon. You'll see each other then."

Feng Lingxi responded and didn't say much more.

Whether I meet him or not, she's beautiful. I wonder what kind of man he is that could captivate my mother, that she would give birth to me for him, yet abandon this affection after my birth.

獨孤城 saw the wind rise and didn't want to talk much. He also didn't mention Lu Nian, lest she be in a bad mood.

"Your Highness, Gulli has woken up."

Xiao Li spoke first, Feng Ling Xi got up and looked at Du Gu Cheng, "I'll go take a look, Yu Mo here..."

"Let me do it, you go."

Feng Yixuan walked in, holding a basin of warm water and wiping it for Feng Yumuo.

"Well done, Yi Xuan."

Feng Yi-Xuan smiled and waved goodbye as they left.

He truly envies Feng Yu Mo for having Feng Ling Xi as a sister, and he's also grateful to have met Feng Ling Xi, who changed his life. If not for her, he would have lived a life of aiding the wicked, as his father had once said, and he probably wouldn't have felt loved his whole life. He also wouldn't have married such a good woman like Tian Xiao Mi.

Feng Lingxi and Dugu Cheng came to Gu Li's room. As soon as they entered, they heard Tian Xiaomi blocking Gu Li from coming out. The two went in, and Gu Li had already come down. Seeing them arrive, she hurriedly stepped forward and asked, "Your Highness, Princess, I want to see Yu Mo."

He's still unconscious, but he's out of danger.

Feng Lingxi walked up to Gu Li, supported her back to the bed, and tucked her in.

"You just woke up, your body is weak. Wait until you feel better before going to see him."

Guli looked at Feng Lingxi, her eyes full of worry.

"Is he really alright"

"Honestly, I swear to God, he's really fine. Don't forget, my medical skills aren't worse than your father's."

Gu Li shook her head, explaining, “I’m not doubting your medical skills. I’m just worried about his safety. If it weren’t for me, Yu Mo wouldn’t be like this.”

"So, you have to tell us now, what exactly happened Who captured you And who hurt Yumu and you like this"

Wind Ling gently comforted Gu Li, then began to ask her about the murderer. This matter was of utmost importance and had to be cleared up as soon as possible to see if they could rescue the captured soldiers.

They are all dead.

Gu Li looked at Feng Ling Xi, tears streaming down her eyes as she recalled that day's patrol on the east mountain. Fear overcame her and she broke into sobs.

Feng Lingxi's face changed in an instant, are they all dead

Who captured the missing person during this eastern patrol

"She was a very beautiful woman, with many people under her command. That night when we patrolled the Eastern Mountain, I went alone, carrying my feather ink. I remember that night there was a full moon. I changed into soldier's clothes and disguised myself as a man to patrol. When it was the second watch, suddenly, there were giggling and whispering sounds from the forest. Just as I wanted to see what was going on, I fainted. When I woke up, I was in a cave. There were many soldiers inside, all of them from our camp who had gone missing a few days ago. They were tied up, with bloodstains and cuts all over their bodies."

Gu Li, having said this, trembled slightly.

There was a very beautiful woman, dressed in red silk, she was extremely alluring. There were a dozen women around her, each one ruthless and cruel. When I woke up, I saw them using knives to slash the soldiers. The sight of the blades cutting through their flesh made me terrified.

"When you woke up, did they touch you"

Gul nodded, recalling, "They wouldn't kill those just caught. They would torture those caught earlier one by one, letting those caught later watch. Their methods were cruel. That woman, she even drank blood."

"Drink blood"

Wind Lingxi, upon hearing this, imagined her mother talking about the heartwater going ablaze and drinking blood. Could it be...

"Do you remember what day it was when you saw her drinking blood"ay."Dugu Cheng smiled wryly, 'I just wanted to ease the tension between you two. It seems I've gone to a lot of trouble for nothing.'""Fourth brother, your intentions are good, but... Third Prince do...