for a moment, but still told him."My mother needs a potion to feign death."Could it be that my mother-in-law…Feng Lingxi hurriedly interrupted his words, "If Your Highness wants to help me, just do i...The General's Mansion

Zhang was pruning the bonsai in the garden of her estate when she suddenly felt a pang of fear. In her haste, she accidentally cut her hand. Yao WanYing happened to walk by and saw this scene, a smirk playing on her lips as she approached Zhang.

"Madam, are you hurt"

When Zhang saw Yao Wan Ying's face, her eyes widened in panic. Ever since the general brought her back, she had looked at this face every day, unable to eat or sleep peacefully. She felt that this woman was Feng Ling Xi's mother, but she refused to admit it and had no evidence.

"No, it's okay."

Yao Wan-ying looked at the bloodstains on her fingers and said softly, "This wound needs to be treated, otherwise it's easy to get infected."

Zhang Shi, upon seeing her say this, became even more flustered. She didn't know why, but today she felt very uneasy inside.

"My lady, the Fourth Princess has arrived."

When Zhang heard the words "Fourth Royal Consort," her foot twisted, and she almost fell.

Feng Lingxi walked in and saw her mother and Zhang Shi together. Seeing Zhang Shi's panicked expression, her beautiful eyes narrowed slightly, and she walked over.

"I, a servant woman, have seen the Fourth Royal Concubine."

Zhang lowered her head, her heart pounding wildly. She couldn't figure out why she felt so uneasy until she realized Feng Lingxi was back.

Since her return to Beijing, this was Feng Lingxi's first time back at the General's Mansion. The thing she had been worrying about in her heart all along seemed to be about to happen.

Wind Lingxi walked before Zhang, her eyes swept over the slightly bowing mother, and then looked at Zhang, "Madam Feng, you don't need to be so polite. This princess returned today to have a look and didn't give notice beforehand, I hope Madam Feng will understand."

"Your Highness's visit to General Manor brings great honor and splendor. It is my humble wife who feels overwhelmed, and we hope Your Highness will forgive any shortcomings."

Zhang tried hard to calm herself down. She had to get through this.

"Madame Feng, this is..."

Feng Lingxi pretended to be puzzled and looked at her mother, "She looks very similar to my mother. I wonder who this madam is"

"Fourth Princess, she is General Yao's concubine brought back from the border. Because she resembles your mother somewhat, she stayed in the manor."

"Indeed, it's very much like him. My father truly is thoughtful."

Feng Lingxi's beautiful eyes swept across the various parts of the General's Mansion, looking at the scenery of the back garden and said lightly, "Madam truly has refined taste. The back garden of the General's Mansion is better taken care of than that of the Four King's Mansion, adding a lot to the beauty of this place."

Mrs. Zhang quickly said, "Your Highness is jesting. My humble self is unwell and can only tend to the flowers in the manor."

"Madam Feng is unwell, and this princess happens to know a little about medicine. I could take a look at her."

Feng Lingxi stepped forward and was about to examine Zhang Shi, but Zhang Shi hurriedly retreated. "Your servant is frightened, Your Highness the Fourth Princess's status is noble, how can your servant allow the Fourth Princess to see her"

"Madam Feng, are you looking down on my wife's medical skills"

Little Li glared and reprimanded, Zhang shi's face turned pale green, she hurriedly said, "My humble self dare not, it's just…"

"Where did all this nonsense come from It's a blessing for anyone my princess sees."

"Little Li, you mustn't be rude. You should be respectful to Lady Feng."

Feng Lingxi feigned anger, reprimanded, and Xiao Li wore a dissatisfied expression.

"Your Majesty, she only holds the position of mistress because the previous mistress is gone. Is there anything wrong with what I'm saying"

Zhang's face stiffened, then she heard Feng Lingxi say, "Xiaoli, she is your third sister's biological mother and the mistress of the General's Mansion. If father found out, you would be punished again."

"Queen!"

Even if what you say is true, you are not allowed to speak it.

Feng Ling Xi's words caused Zhang Shi's expression, which had finally improved a bit, to change again.

"Just like Third Sister pushed me into an abyss for the position of Noble Consort, though this Princess doesn't understand why, I couldn't say anything in front of Madam Feng. Otherwise, people would think she ordered Third Sister to poison this Princess. Do you understand"

Zhang Shi listened to Feng Lingxi say this, her heart felt a chill. She had come back this time to settle the score with her.

"Your Highness, the fall from the cliff was all Yu Xi's fault. She deeply regrets it afterwards and said she shouldn't have coveted the position of Noble Consort and done such a thing. I beg you to spare her this time, Your Highness, for the sake of our sisterhood."

Zhang lowered her head, her voice so humble that it made one feel sorry for her.

Feng Lingxi smiled and helped Zhang settle down.

"As for what my wife said, it's best to let bygones be bygones. I am back alive and well, aren't I Let's not dwell on unpleasant matters. Sister Three is the kindest person to me. I believe she was simply possessed by a demon and acted out of character."

Zhang nodded, looking at Feng Lingxi's smile, feeling very touched.

"Next time when it rains, I will definitely reprimand her severely and make her apologize to the Fourth Princess, offering compensation."

Feng Lingxi, upon hearing Zhang shi's words, simply nodded in response and soothed her.

She dared to guarantee that the more she acted this way, the more restless and uneasy Shi's heart would become. She could believe she would spare Feng Yu Xi, but she would definitely make Feng Yu Xi find a way to strike at her, leaving no room for her to be a future threat.

She actually hoped that Feng Yu Xi would attack her, so that she could add more fuel to the fire in the palace.

"Auntie Yao, can you talk to this princess"

Feng Lingxi smiled and asked her mother, gazing at Zhang's forehead slick with cold sweat, the smile on her lips grew wider.

"It's an honor."

Feng Lingxi looked at Zhang Shi beside her, "Madam, you should go treat your wounds first. This princess will have a word with Yao shi, and then I'll find Father to discuss something important."

Zhang looked at Yao Wan'ying, it seemed the general was right. Keeping Aunt Yao around was to let Feng Lingxi see her appearance and make them closer.

"This humble wife shall take her leave."

After Zhang left, she immediately ordered someone to inform Feng Yuxi, telling her that Feng Lingxi had arrived at the General’s Mansion and asking her to return as soon as possible.

Feng Lingxi and her mother were strolling in the courtyard of the General's Mansion. It has to be said that Zhang Shi was very good at managing a household; the backyard of this General's Mansion was meticulously arranged.

"Auntie Yao, have you seen my father"

A handsome young man walked over and shouted at Yao Wan'ying. He had a few similarities with Feng Aotian between his brows, but he lacked the unrestrained air of a playboy like Feng Yixuan.

"Seventh Young Master, please meet Fourth Princess Consort."

Feng Lingxi only then realized that the thirteen-year-old boy before her was Feng Aotien's youngest son, Feng Yumo. He was raised outside the mansion by his fourth aunt, Li Shi, from a young age. However, seeing his righteous bearing, she found him quite pleasing to the eye.

The commoner has met the Fourth Royal Concubine.

Feng Lingxi walked up to him, "You are Yu Mo, the son of the Fourth Madam, right"

Feng Yu Mo looked at Yao Wan Ying, seeing her nod, nodding.

"Aunt Yao, it seems he doesn't recognize this Princess."

"Fourth Royal Wife, the Seventh Young Master lived outside the manor since childhood and it's normal for him not to know you. Please forgive him, Fourth Royal Wife."

Feng Yu Mo hurriedly apologized, he had heard many stories about this Fourth Sister, but he never expected to meet her today.

"Since you used to live outside the mansion, how come you've moved back now"

Feng Lingxi looked at her mother and saw her walk to Feng Yumo's side. "It was your father who had him return, and he also asked the Seventh Young Master to stay in my courtyard so that I could properly instruct him.", and with a loving gaze, softly asked, "Xi'er, if you have anything to say to your mother, just say it. Your mother is not one of those old-fashioned women. Just tell me what's on your mind.""Mother,...