rose to her feet and knelt before Empress Cen, her voice full of sincerity. "Xi'er thanks the Empress Dowager for your concern during Xi'er's time of injury. You must have worried greatly.""Get up, t..."How could I possibly forget such a thing"

Dugu Yan looked at Dugu City, "Are you sure he went to the palace to file a complaint"

Dugu Cheng nodded, "The bandit said before he died, whether this is true or not, I'm not sure."

"I will send someone to investigate this matter. You are also tired, go back and rest early."

Dugu Cheng retired, leaving the Imperial Study. Dugu Yan immediately summoned her confidante and ordered him to secretly investigate.

Shou'an Palace

Feng Ling just stepped into Shou'an Palace when she heard Empress Dowager Cen's mournful wail. This was followed by a stern reprimand, and the sounds of maidservants and eunuchs kneeling and pleading for mercy.

"Your Majesty, the Four Princess Consorts have arrived."

Feng Lingxi walked in and saw Empress Cen lying on the couch. She hurriedly bowed, "Your Majesty, your servant greets you."

"Wind Ling, you're finally back! These past few days without you, this palace has been unbearable."

Feng Lingxi, hearing what Empress Cen said, walked up to her and saw a red mark the size of her thumb on Empress Cen's face. The red mark was very deep, with a white, worm-like bubble on top, which looked quite disgusting.

"Empress Dowager, what's wrong with you"

The Empress Dowager Cen pointed at the red mark, "I don't know how it happened. A couple of days ago, I suddenly felt a pain here, and yesterday a red mark appeared. Today it became like this, it hurts and itches. Those imperial physicians looked at it for a long time but couldn't figure out what was wrong. They're just good for eating and drinking."

Feng Lingxi carefully examined her, “Your Majesty Empress Dowager, it seems there is some pus inside these bubbles on your face. Has something bitten your face these past few days”

"Bugs"

Queen Cen looked at Feng Lingxi, "You say this was done by insects"

"Looking very similar."

"Is there a cure"

Feng Lingxi looked at the expectation in Empress Cen's eyes. She had wanted to ignore her, but then she thought of Empress Cen's current appearance. If something happened to her face, she wouldn't have an easy time afterward.

"There's a way, but this remedy might be a bit harsh on the Empress Dowager."

"It doesn't matter, as long as it can be cured."

Feng Lingxi looked around, "Then I'll go to the Imperial Kitchen and prepare medicine for Empress Dowager."

When Empress Cen heard that she went to the imperial kitchen to prepare medicine, she was a little puzzled. When Feng Lingxi brought the prepared medicine to her, Empress Cen's face darkened. This wasn't medicine at all; it was simply stinking chicken droppings.

"Your Majesty, this is the antidote. Whether to apply it entirely is up to your decision."

Feng Lingxi placed the antidote on a table not far away. Sniffing the air, Empress Cen felt a wave of nausea. Looking at Feng Lingxi, she said, “Are you sure this thing can really cure my face Is there no other antidote”

"No."

Even if there was, it wouldn't be given to Empress Cen. Since the Imperial Medical Bureau said they couldn't cure her, she is now the only one who can heal Empress Cen's face. If she wants her face healed, she must apply it. If she doesn't want it healed, then that's up to her.

Cen Taizu looked at the disgusting mixture, "How long will it take to be ready"

"Apply it three times a day, and it should heal in about three days."

"Then wouldn't this palace be filled with stench every day"

Feng Lingxi looked at Empress Cen's anger, with an innocent face.

"Very well, paint me then."

Windling approached, and Empress Cen, smelling the scent, felt extremely nauseous. After applying it, Empress Cen couldn't bear it and closed her eyes feigning sleep, but was severely affected by the smell. Windling left Shou'an Palace after applying the medicine.

For three days, she didn't want to spend time with Empress Cen and endure that stench.

Upon leaving Shouchang Palace, Feng Ling was stopped by Dugu Yan, who had come to visit the Empress. Seeing Feng Ling's eagerness to leave, Dugu Yan's face darkened. "Do you hate me so much that you act this way when you see me"

Feng Lingxi feigned ignorance, bowing and saying, "Your Majesty, I wonder what else you require of me"

"Fenglingxi!"

Dugu Yan was angry. She reached out and grabbed her arm, looking at her beautiful face, her voice colder than ever, "When will you answer me"

"I don't know how to say this to Your Majesty, I am already a married woman, and your sister-in-law. Your Majesty, please let go."

Feng Lingxi tried to pull her hand back, but Dugu Yan refused to let go, instead gripping her even tighter. Feng Lingxi raised her eyes, her gaze instantly turning sharp and cold. Looking at Dugu Yan's angry face, she showed not a shred of fear.

"Your Majesty, is this how you speak to your siblings The Fourth Prince just finished helping you quell the bandits. Isn't this a bit unkind"

獨孤雁 still refused to let go, “I told you, as long as you say one word, you will no longer be the Fourth Princess of Dugu City, but my Empress.”

“Before I recovered from my illness, you said you had feelings for me. Why didn't you marry me then After I recovered, you were given in marriage to Dugu City. Why didn't you stop it Now that you see that I am the Saint Lord of Yaozu and have the treasures of Yaozu, you want to marry me. Dugu Yan, do you think Feng Lingxi is foolish, or are you too high-minded”

Feng Lingxi forcefully shook away Dugu Yan's hand, her face cold as she looked at him, "Stop talking about the past with me. Since it is in the past, it's over. You are you, and I am me. Don't bring up these nonsensical things. Even if you offer the entire world to me, I wouldn't agree to marry you because you don't deserve it."

Feng Ling Xi's words caused Zhang Gonggong, standing beside him, to angrily shout, "What audacity! To speak to the Emperor like this. Come here..."

"Shut up."

Feng Lingxi coldly scanned Zhang Gonggong, "This place isn't your business."

獨孤雁看著風淩兮這番氣魄，普天下的人，誰敢這樣和他說話，隻有她風淩兮纔敢，還這麼的不把他放在眼裡。

"You go now."

Du Ganyu went around her and directly entered Shou'an Palace, while Feng Lingxi turned around and left the palace without looking back.

"Your Majesty, the Fourth Princess's attitude towards you, why not take advantage of the situation and keep her in the palace"

Dugu Yan's footsteps came to a halt, she looked at Zhang Gonggong, "Convey my imperial decree, have her enter the palace tomorrow to serve the Empress Dowager."

Feng Ling Xi, I want to see just how you will refuse me while staying in the palace.

Feng Lingxi had just stepped out of the palace gates when she saw Dugu Cheng waiting for her. Seeing her, he walked up with a worried expression, "Xier, did the Empress Dowager give you any trouble"

"The Empress Dowager didn't make things difficult for me, but Dugu Yan did. She kept saying those annoying things to me."

Dugu Cheng's handsome face sank. Feng Lingxi saw him getting angry and hurriedly soothed, "I've said everything, he didn't say anything, let's just take a look first." There was no chance now, it's best not to be impulsive.

Dugu Cheng grabbed Feng Ling Xi's hand, "Xi'er, since he wants you to be the empress so much, this king will just take the position of empress from him and give it to you."

If he doesn't want the throne, then he shouldn't be polite. If he wants his woman, he gets his empire.

Feng Lingxi smiled back, taking his hand, "Let's go home first, don't be angry anymore."

Dugu Cheng lifted Feng Ling Xi and carried her onto the carriage. His heart ached terribly now, thinking of his woman, Dugu Yan, who thought of him every day. He felt a deep sense of unease in his chest. hearing the sound of the boulder, quickly shielded Wan'er in his arms and jumped out of the way. His arm brushed against the rock, sending a searing pain through him. But Feng Lingxi ignored it, hur...