though he knew Xier disliked Dugu Yan, seeing Dugu Yan clinging to Xier now made his chest swell with anger. He didn't want to give him even a sliver of a chance to be with Xier."Xi'er, it's not like...As soon as the two stepped out, they saw Wan'er running in the courtyard. Upon seeing Feng Lingxi come out, Wan'er quickly ran over and threw herself into Feng Lingxi's arms.

"Mother, you're back."

Feng Ling reached out to wipe the sweat from her forehead and, seeing the smile on her small face, lifted her up. "You just got back, how did you end up outside"

Waner pointed to behind her, "Just now Master came, he told me that there are bad people everywhere outside now, and asked Wan'er to practice martial arts more. He also found an auntie to protect me."

"Aunt"

Feng Ling Xi heard this title, and in her mind appeared the figure of Yu Xi from the stormy evening. Could it really be her

Wan'er nodded, her soft little face full of displeasure. "Wan'er said she didn't like that aunt, but Master said to let her protect my safety for now. I also refused to come."

Where is she now

Feng Lingxi curiously looked around, but she didn't see anyone. Wan'er pointed to a large tree not far away, "She's hiding there, I told her to go up."

Feng Lingxi followed Wan'er's direction and looked over. A woman in black stood by a tree, her arms crossed against her chest. When she saw Wan'er pointing at her, she leaped down and walked towards them. Her eyes were cold as she looked at Feng Lingxi, with a completely unfamiliar face.

"Su Yue has seen the Holy Lord."

"Su Yue"

Feng Lingxi looked at the woman before her. This person exuded an aura that kept people away, a stark contrast to the gentle and rainy evening. However, she was still unable to confirm if this Su Yue was truly in disguise.

"To the Holy Master, Suyue is the clan leader's shadow guard, tasked with protecting the safety of the county princess."

Feng Lingxi nodded. With the protection of her shadow guards, she felt reassured. After all, Ghost Saint Nation cared so much for Wan'er, they would definitely protect her safety and keep her unharmed.

Then you're welcome.

"The Lord does not need to thank me, Su Yue is only following orders."

Upon finishing his words, he bowed to Feng Lingxi and leapt onto a tree.

Feng Lingxi looked at Su Yue's expression and turned to Wan'er, "Wan'er, do you dislike her this much"

"She won't play with me."

Wan'er pouted, "I don't like her at all, Master is better."

"Not everyone is here to play with you. She's protecting you, and if you're always focused on playing, she won't be able to protect you, okay"

Upon hearing her mother's advice, Wan'er nodded. "Understood."

My mother is more nagging than my master, the master is better.

"This Su Yue's martial arts are not weak, Your Highness can rest assured and leave the safety of the Miss to her."

Xiao Li whispered beside her, "As long as someone protects Wan'er's safety, the Princess Consort can rest assured."

"Is that her"

Feng Lingxi whispered, her gaze fixed on the woman named Su Yue. She didn't seem to notice anything amiss. Luo Li knew about the relationship between Feng Yu Xi and Feng Lingxi, so she wouldn't have sent Feng Yu Xi to look after Wan'er.

"The slave doesn't know."

"Mother, Wan'er wants to go to the apothecary. Can you teach me how to identify herbs"

Waner clung to Fengling, coquettishly. The longing in her eyes made it impossible for Fengling to refuse her.

"Go."

These days, too many things have happened, Feng Lingxi hasn't been able to sort them out yet, but one thing is certain: this time the Prime Minister came here in person, he probably wasn't here to investigate the death of the Prime Minister's wife and Nan Gong Huayun, but to avenge them.

After nightfall, Sun Cheng and his men entered the back door of Chen Wangfu from the back gate.

Lu Nian also entered the Chen Wang's Mansion after dark. Now, the entire Linxi County, both inside and outside the city, was under He Ming's surveillance. The whole city was on high alert, with patrols day and night, extremely strict.

"Your Highness, my subordinate is late, causing you trouble."

Sun Cheng knelt on the ground with his subordinates. Feng Lingxi hurriedly helped them up, "Get up and speak. I called you here because there's an important matter to discuss. Now, we can only rely on you."

Feng Ling Xi's words made Sun Cheng instantly find his purpose. He hurriedly said, "Your Highness, please command me. Sun Cheng will do anything without hesitation."

"I need you to find the materials for making gunpowder."

"Your Majesty, are you only following the materials"

Feng Lingxi glanced around, "Right now, we only need to stockpile materials. Be careful everyone, this chancellor came to Xixian County for a reason, he won't leave easily without getting what he wants."

"Subject to the Queen's orders."

Sun Cheng gave the men behind him a look, then said to the princess, "Your Highness, you don't have many guards with you now. I would like to have a few brothers follow you. What do you think"

"No need, you stay here to attract attention. I have Xiaoli with me."

Sun Cheng let out a soft sigh, his face showing some disappointment. The princess still didn't like them serving her side.

Feng Lingxi looked at Sun Cheng's disappointment and comforted him, "The situation is special now. Keeping you by my side might cause trouble. You've spent a long time with me, and besides, people are watching us because of your knowledge of gunpowder. It's best if you don't show your face."

In the barracks, they each had their own independent quarters and camp. These soldiers followed her, enduring much hardship. Now, in the current situation, they are especially important.

"Understood, sir."

Feng Lingxi looked at the relief on their faces, “When you go to find materials, remember to be careful and don’t let anyone discover your existence. Also, there should be materials over by that counterfeit mountain from before, you can check there.”

Sun Cheng nodded. The previous princess had taught them how to find these materials, and now that it was useful, they would naturally look for the materials well and not disappoint the princess's expectations.

After Sun Cheng and the others left, Lu Nian finally asked, "Are you planning to go against the court"

"I just want to be prepared. The current situation, if we don't prepare a little bit, I'm afraid we won't even know how we die."

Lu Nian put the jade pendant her mother had given her on. "This is from your mother. If you want to borrow troops, I can help you, but you must always wear this jade pendant. Your mother gave it to you, and it belongs to you."

"Lu Nian, thank you so much this time. The situation is so dangerous now, you should go back to Xi Gu Country as soon as possible. There's no need to stay here and risk yourself."

"Let me tell you something, will you listen It's about the news regarding your Daming Dynasty's Duke Gu Feng."

Lu Nian sat opposite Feng Lingxi and changed the subject.

"Dugu Feng"

Seeing Lu Nian nod, Feng Lingxi curiously walked to his side and sat down. "Isn't he the Fifth Prince that Emperor ordered Dugu Cheng to find This time, Nangong Huayun came here to look for him as well."

"I know where he is."

Feng Lingxi frowned, looking at Lu Nian nodding, her gaze not like a joke.

"I really know, I'm not kidding you."

Lu Nian looked at Feng Ling Xi's suspicious eyes and felt very upset, "Do you think I look like someone who would lie to you"

"Does Dugu Cheng also know the whereabouts of Dugu Feng"

"Of course he knows, but he doesn't intend to tell you." Lu Nian looked at Feng Lingxi and leaned closer, saying, "But I'll tell you, don't tell him either, lest he beats me up later."

Wind Lingxi furrowed her brows, Dugu City knew, but thinking about it was also reasonable, after all, Dugu City's sources of information were so abundant, how could he not know the whereabouts of this Dugu Feng.out to snow, and it was freezing.Xiao Li handed the brazier up, "She only brought two maidservants with her and is currently drinking tea in the front hall."Feng Lingxi responded and went over. She sa...