ould it be that Princess Zhaoran's visit was merely to seek solace She sensed there was more to it, perhaps lingering thoughts from that day's events."Why isn't the Fourth Princess speaking"When calle...Under the current circumstances, Feng Lingxi could only appease Prince Yu. Knowing that he came to find her, Feng Lingxi was surprised but didn't know where to begin. This prince loved his daughter, the empress, most dearly, treating her like a jewel. But now she had fallen into such a state. Prince Yu must surely be very displeased with Dugu Yan and the Empress Dowager.

Feng Lingxi knew that if she brought Prince Yu over to assist Dugu Cheng at this time, she would certainly gain a powerful general. However, she could only wait for Prince Yu to make the first move.

"Xiao Li, offer tea."

After Prince Rong ascended the throne, Feng Lingxi hurriedly motioned for Xiaoli to serve tea to Prince Rong. Seeing that he remained silent, she spoke up, "Prince Rong, did the Empress ask you to come find me Is there anything you wish to convey"

The Prince Consort shook his head, looking at Feng Lingxi's slightly furrowed brows. "Zhao Ran told me yesterday to come find you, but she never said why she wanted me to find you. However, this prince has some questions for the Fourth Princess, and I hope the Fourth Princess will tell the truth."

"Your Highness, please."

Feng Lingxi made a gesture of invitation, her graceful and generous manner increasing the Yu Wang's favor towards her.

"The former emperor's death truly has nothing to do with you"

Feng Lingxi was stunned. She had cleared her name, how could this Prince Yu still ask like this Did he never believe her

"I, Feng Ling, swear to heaven that the death of the previous emperor has nothing to do with me."

Feng Ling Xi raised her hand and swore an oath, the determination in her eyes made Yu Wang sigh softly, "This Prince should have known this had nothing to do with you. How could the late Emperor and the Fourth Prince be mistaken"

"Thank you, Your Royal Highness, for your kindness."

The Prince took out a jade pendant from his bosom and handed it to her, "This was entrusted to me by the late Emperor before his passing. This jade pendant, seemingly ordinary, is actually the key to where the Imperial Seal is stored. Although the current Emperor possesses the Imperial Seal, the late Emperor had secretly left a decree within the hidden compartment containing the Seal. Only I and the late Emperor knew about this."

Feng Lingxi looked at the jade pendant in her hand in astonishment. To entrust such an important thing to her, could it be that...

"If I'm not mistaken, this edict is addressed to the Fourth Prince, isn't it"

The Prince Consort nodded, "The late Emperor had prepared an imperial decree before his death. He planned to depose the Crown Prince and establish the Fourth Prince as heir upon his return from victory. Unexpectedly, before the Fourth Prince could return, he... died first."

Feng Lingxi held the jade pendant, her expression complex.

After the former emperor's death, the imperial physician said that it was the Fourth Royal Consort who poisoned him. This prince has always been suspicious and couldn't confront the Fourth Prince. Now that the Empress is gone, the Fourth Royal Consort's charges have been cleared, and this prince thought of the former emperor's entrustment and is now passing this jade pendant on to you.

Feng Lingxi was puzzled, "Your Highness, forgive my impertinence, but why didn't you give this jade pendant to the Fourth Prince yourself Why did you give it to me"

"How can the Fourth Prince be safe here while you are in danger The Emperor wants to find the jade pendant, and he will definitely keep an eye on the Fourth Prince. Giving it to you, I believe it will be safer."

Wind Ling couldn't help but feel admiration for Prince Yu's foresight. If she were Dugu Yan, knowing about this jade pendant, she would definitely target Dugu City. After all, the late emperor favored him most. In this way, Prince Yu actually helped Dugu City.

"Xi'er would like to thank Your Highness for so thoughtfully considering the Fourth Prince."

The Prince Consort raised his hand, "Your Highness, the Fourth Princess is too kind. Zhaoran entrusted me to find you like this, so I believe in Zhaoran's judgment. Besides, if it weren't for your rescue yesterday, she might not have waited for me to see her. It's my Yu Prince Mansion that owes you a favor."

"Your Highness is too kind. It was my oversight. I didn't expect it to turn out this way."

Although the Empress's death was unrelated to her, she had still been negligent about Dugu Yan's ruthlessness. Yesterday, Dugu Yan's condition was stable and she hadn't thought much about it.

"This is Zhao Ran's own choice. Fourth Princess, don't blame yourself. If you need help in the future, the Yu Prince's Mansion will do everything it can to assist."

Feng Lingxi's eyes widened in surprise, looking at the resolute gaze of Prince Yu. Was this a betrayal

"Na Xier thanks the Prince Rong for his hospitality here. But I dare to ask, how is the Empress..."

"It's clearly suicide. It's all my fault, I shouldn't have let her into the palace."

Even if the following position is better, it is not as important as being in peace and safety.

Unfortunately, he always realized things too late.

"Prince Yu, please accept our condolences."

The Prince stood up, "This prince still has matters to attend to, Fourth Princess Consort. This prince will take his leave."

Feng Lingxi hurried forward, "I'll see you off."

"The Fourth Princess, stay behind."

As the Prince departed, Feng Ling Xi watched his retreating figure, letting out a soft sigh. She subconsciously looked at the jade pendant in her hand, her expression complicated.

Power and status, how many people in this world have given their lives for it Yet the struggle never ceases. And what about the throne within this imperial palace For this position, how many more bones have been added to the depths of this palace

High places are cold, but they can't stop their greedy hearts.

"Your Highness, is this what Prince Yu came here to give you"

"The Empress's death must have been a great blow to Prince Yu. Everyone knows how much Prince Yu loved the Empress. Perhaps that's why he entrusted this jade pendant to me." But giving her this jade pendant, for her, it was unknown whether it was good or bad.

Feng Ling Xi carefully put away the jade pendant and said to Xiao Li, "You mustn't spread word of this, lest it cause unnecessary trouble. With the palace in turmoil now, Prince Yu would naturally not side with Dugu Yan. I helped the Empress yesterday, but I fear that Dugu Yan will suspect me."

“Your Highness, this servant dares to say a word, after all, the Emperor and Empress have always treated you like this. Why worry so much, Your Highness Since Prince Rong has already stood on your side, why should you be afraid in the future”

Feng Lingxi looked at Xiaoli's eyes full of confidence and shook her head, "Things wouldn't be this simple."

Go see your mother.

When Shu Tai Fei saw Feng Ling Xi, she had already guessed her intentions. After Feng Ling Xi paid her respects and took her seat.

"Mother Consort, the Empress..."

"Your mother already knows, but you... Your mother heard that Prince Yu came to look for you just now"

Feng Lingxi nodded, seeing her mother knew, she didn't hide anything from her, and truthfully told her about the jade pendant that Yu Wang had given her. Shu Taifei watched her worriedly, "Xi'er, today - whether you enter the palace or go out, you have to be more careful."

"Does imperial mother mean that what Prince Yu comes to find me about today will be known throughout the palace"

"This is certain, Dugu Yan is a cunning person. Now the biggest threat to his throne is Cheng'er and Dugu Xiu, he will certainly try every means to eliminate them, and you are Cheng'er's weakness, he will definitely find a way to get rid of you."

"Mother Empress, this Empress Cen shouldn't allow Dugu Yan to harm me. After all, the Yao Clan treasures that Empress Cen wants haven't been obtained yet."

If you kill her, they won't worry about the treasure being lost

The Empress Dowager shook her head, "Since Prince Yu came to the Wangfu, this Yao Clan treasure no longer has the same seductive power over Dugu Yan."

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