stiffen, and he explained, "Xier, this king meant nothing by it. I was just asking you. If you don't know how, it's fine. There's still some time, and this king can accompany you to think of a way.""W...Feng Lingxi fell silent. Her grandfather, however, saw through it all. It's no wonder she couldn't hide it from Duguo City.

But even if he knew the child was his, it wouldn't change what he had done in the past.

"Grandpa, Xi'er understands. Please take good care of yourself and don't worry."

After ensuring her grandfather was settled for sleep, Feng Lingxi emerged. She watched Tao Su playing happily in the courtyard with Si Yu and Si Qi. Thinking about her grandfather's words, she couldn't help but smile wryly. She shouldn't have dragged Tao Su into this mess. Having him accompany her already put a strain on him, now asking him to pretend to be her husband was going too far.

"Si Yu Si Qi, Mom wants to take you two for a stroll in the street, how about it"

Feng Lingxi smiled and looked at Tao Su stopping to wipe his sweat, "Would you like to go with me"

"Okay."

Tao Su never refused Feng Ling Xi's invitation. He owed Xiao Feng, and he could see that her mood wasn't good when she saw the Crown Prince. All he could do was accompany her and help her through it.

As soon as the group reached the front yard, they saw Luo Qin'yi walking over with several maidservants. Seeing Feng Lingxi and Tao Su taking the children out, she hurried forward, "Princess Consort Chen…"

"Imperial Noble Consort Luo, you have the wrong address. I am not the Princess Consort of Chen. You can call me Madam Tao or Miss Four."

Luo Qin's face stiffened slightly, she glanced at Feng Lingxi and Tao Su beside her, "Fourth Miss, could you lend me a word"

Feng Lingxi didn't agree, she just looked at her.

"Consort Luo, just say what you have to say. I'm about to leave."

Luo Qin'yi glanced at Tao Su, hesitating to speak. Tao Su spoke first, "Xiaofeng, why don't I and the child wait for you at the door"

"No need, I'm not familiar with Luo Side Consort either. If she has anything to say, just let her speak directly. You staying here also serves as a witness for me. I wouldn't want to be accused of bullying her later on."

Luo Qin'yi was speechless.

This Crown Princess's temperament is truly unpleasant. Doesn't she realize how white her master's hair is

Taking a deep breath, Luo Qin'yi smiled and said, "Miss Si is joking. I just want to ask Miss Si if she has time to take a look at the King. These years, he has been depressed and his hair has turned white overnight. I want to ask Miss Si for help with his treatment."

"With so many doctors in the world, Concubine Luo might as well seek out a greater expert. I am powerless to cure His Highness Prince Chen's illness. Farewell."

Feng Lingxi did not stop or pay attention to Luo Qin'yi's attitude, leaving with the child.

"My lady, this Fourth Miss's personality is truly unpleasant. I don't know why the Lord favors her. You are far better than her."

Luo Qin'yi's maid said unhappily, "I don't know what Feng Lingxi is showing off about."

I shouldn't be rude. After all, I was the one who wronged her first, so she has every right to treat me this way.

Luo Qin'yi looked at the maidservant who had just spoken, "Don't say such things anymore. If the King hears it, he will be hurt."

But...

Luo Qin'i glared at her, "If you say it again, I'll punish you."

The relationship during this period was truly complicated. These young girls were naive and if word reached the princess, wouldn't she hate the lord even more

Feng Lingxi walked out the door, taking a deep breath. Seeing Dugu Cheng was causing her heart to ache.

"It's really frustrating."

"Mother, was that wicked woman bullying you"

Hearing her mother's complaints, Feng Siqi saw the sullen expression on her face and quickly stepped forward to ask what was wrong.

"I'm fine, I just can't stand seeing them flaunt their affection."

Feng Lingxi took a deep breath. It seemed she still cared about Dugu City quite a bit. Seeing Luo Qin'i still made her angry. She thought she could truly ignore them completely, but it seemed she wasn't able to let go enough.

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"Mother, why bother about what others say As long as you are happy, that's all that matters."

Feng Siyu held his mother's hand. "Didn't we agree to go shopping Let's buy some clothes for Uncle Tao. He doesn't have two decent outfits."

"No, I have one."

Tao Su was about to speak, but Feng Siyu interrupted him.

"Uncle Tao, you're like my father now. You can't lose to them in appearance."

Tao Su's lips twitched slightly, and he lowered his head to look at the clothes on his body. Was this outfit not qualified

"Come on, let's go shopping. I'll buy you whatever you want. I don't even know where Lu Nian went; I haven't seen him all day."

Feng Lingxi was annoyed and said, "No one came to find me today. I wonder if they went to look for Dugu City instead."

Lu Nian yawned, almost tripped over a stone while walking, and hurriedly rubbed his nose. Who was cursing him from behind

"Master Lu, please."

Ye Xi saw Lu Nian coming and hurriedly invited him in. Lu Nian walked in, looked at Du Gu Cheng who was sitting there drinking tea, took a deep breath, and walked to sit opposite him.

"Your Highness is truly impressive, able to remain so composed at a time like this."

"Or what"

Du Gu Cheng looked at Lu Nian, “You’re also able to keep calm, only coming to find me now.”

"Do you think I'm that easy If I had come yesterday, my sister wouldn't know how to scold me. Besides, I've been thinking about one thing these past few days." Lu Nian stared at Dugu City, her eyes sharp as she questioned, "Were the words you said to me back then true Did you really not touch the woman in your backyard"

Du Gu Cheng's body shook with power, he raised his eyes to look at Lu Nian, "Why do you ask that"

"Just answer me, did you or did you not touch those women"

"No."

After Dugu City finished speaking, Lu Nian subconsciously looked at a certain place on Dugu City's body. His eyes were very strange, which made Dugu City frown. That look was really indescribable.

"Don't you know that things between men and women aren't like this You think I'm just some random man"

獨孤城 drank a cup of tea. What's wrong with him being clean and self-reliant

"Don't you have even a single thought All the women in your backyard are beauties, like flowers. Do you really keep yourself pure for Xier for five years"

Ye Xi coughed twice, this damned topic, this Lu Gongzi was really too inconsiderate of the occasion.

"Tsk, what's the point of asking As if I'd want to. If it wasn't about my sister, I wouldn't even bother."

Lu Nian impatiently rolled his eyes at Ye Xi, "Of course it's good for a man to be clean and self-restrained. Otherwise, with my name as the young master of the Lu family, I would have already had many wives and concubines, and children galore."

"Yes, yes, yes, my subordinate spoke too much."

Ye Xi hurriedly apologized. Now, she could rely entirely on Lu Da Gongzi's help; otherwise, there would be no hope left for her.

"Is that all you came to ask this king"

Dugu City's tone was flat, "Did Xi'er ask you about these things"

Lu Nian sighed, "If she asks, I'll barely know how to answer. You don't know her. When she mentions you, she gets furious. She doesn't want to talk about you at all. I really don't know how much of a grudge she has against you. Plus, when we arrived, your mother sent assassins after her. Xi’er's prejudice against you is even deeper now."

Lu Nian's expression turned serious. "You owe me an explanation for this," he said. "Even though I agreed to tell you everything about Xi'er, this time, you disappointed me."just casually asking" Feng Lingxi's words gave Feng Aotian the feeling of being caught in the act. He seemed to have confessed unwittingly.The atmosphere fell silent, Feng Lingxi didn't speak, and eve...