Imperial Garden.Queen Dowager Cen looked at the silent Empress beside her, "Has His Majesty's orders been investigated""Reporting back to the Empress Dowager, after being splashed with water, Princes...獨孤城輕笑，看著兮兒撫摸的小白兔，“Let's go back, it's cold outside.”

Wind Ling Xi carried the little rabbit in her arms and returned to her room.

Feng Ling Xi bandaged the rabbit's injured leg. She found a place for it and made a little nest. The rabbit curled up in a ball, very small, pitiful, and helpless. Looking at it, Feng Ling Xi's heart ached; she felt as if she saw herself from when she was little.

"Sister."

Feng Yu Mo was in high spirits as he walked in carrying a young deer, "A midnight snack tonight."

Feng Lingxi's eyes widened in surprise, "In this snowy weather, would a sika deer come out"

Ye Xi chuckled, "Your Highness doesn't know, there are these animals everywhere in the mountains around this farmhouse. Though they're rare in winter, the villagers told us that if we looked in a few specific places, we might find some. And we did!"

"No wonder."

The villagers here rely on the mountains for their livelihood, so they naturally know where these animals frequent. Besides, Ye Xi has been following Dugu City for so many years, hunting is naturally a piece of cake.

"What's a muntjac Is it as good as us"

Xiao Li beamed with pride. Just then, Ah Man walked in carrying a wild boar, dropping it before them. His cold expression caused the smile on Ye Xi's face to gradually fade.

Feng Lingxi looked at the two of them, how did this feel like a hunting competition

"In the middle of winter, how could there possibly be wild boars Didn't you steal them from the farmhouse"

As soon as Ye Xi finished speaking, Xiao Li glared at her, "Are we the kind of people who do this This is a real hunt. Aman is amazing, she's a hunting expert."

"As expected of the Shadow Guard of the Yao Clan, you're truly skilled."

Luo Li walked in clapping, that smile on her face made A Man's face even colder. He turned and went into the house.

"Aman..."

Xiao Li hurried after him, Feng Ling Xi looked at Luo Li, "What good stuff did you catch"

"Nothing, went out to admire the snow. With them around, I don't need to lift a finger."

Wind Feather Ink glanced at A Man's back and hurriedly said, "Sister, I'm going to ask Miss A Man for advice." After saying that, he followed in a flash. Ye Xi watched Wind Feather Ink leave and hurriedly said, "I'm going too."

"Take this down and clean it up, we can have a nice dinner tonight."

Luoli instructed her servants to find a place for her to sit down. "My people have checked, and the road ahead is blocked. It's likely we'll have to stay here for another day tomorrow."

"Are you talking about the mountain path"

獨孤城眉頭微挑，這條路他很熟，再往前就是山道，本來路就不算寬，這下雪天地滑，很是危險，山道另一邊可是斜坡，摔下去，輕則傷，重則要命。

Luo Li nodded, her expression also becoming grave. “You should know this stretch of road is the most susceptible to ambushes, and once attacked, it's very dangerous. My people can’t get a full picture either. This snowstorm is too heavy.”

"This king understands, wait until the snow melts a bit before we go."

"Riding a horse Shouldn't you be a bit more careful"

Carriages are prone to slipping and require wide roads. Riding horses would circumvent these issues. Moreover, in heavy snowfall, the risk of an ambush exists for both parties equally.

"This stretch is quite long, it'll probably take several hours to reach the next inhabited place. Are you sure you can hold on"

Luo Li frowned, "There is a way," he said, "but it means giving up the carriage. That seems like a loss."

“Xier, it’s still best to wait for the snow to melt. We can’t just abandon our belongings, and besides, even with a few hours of riding, I fear you’ll freeze before reaching the inn ahead.” The weather was bitterly cold; not just for a woman like her, but even for someone like him, it would be difficult to withstand.

Then let's wait.

The dinner was plentiful, with enough wild game to feed them for several days. However, Feng Lingxi had Xiaoli divide the meat among the people living near the farmhouse. In this harsh winter, every household was struggling financially, and it wasn't easy for them to afford a meal of meat.

The villagers were extremely grateful and took out everything they had at home to give to them.

After a night's rest, Feng Lingxi got up early to check the weather outside. It wasn't snowing, but the melting snow was incredibly slow. She estimated it would take another day before they could leave.

"Madam, these are some sweet potatoes we grew ourselves. Please accept them if you don't mind."

An old woman carrying a small basket of sweet potatoes stepped forward. After Feng Lingxi politely thanked her, she took it and asked, "Grandmother, do you know if there are any other roads to the town ahead besides that mountain path"

"Madam, are you in a hurry"

Feng Lingxi nodded. The old woman pondered for a moment, then said, "There is indeed one way, but it's too dangerous. You can't get through by carriage."

Thank you, Grandma.

It seems that the only way to get there by horse-drawn carriage is this road.

"Madam, please don't worry. This day will likely be over by tomorrow morning."

"Thank you, mother-in-law."

The old woman nodded and shuffled away.

"Xier."

Dugu City watched the old woman leave, watching Feng Lingxi holding the small basket of sweet potatoes in her hand, "The villagers brought food again"

Feng Lingxi nodded, "These can be taken with you. If there's no food along the way, they can serve as rations."

獨孤城收下，看著這地上積雪，“小璃他們去打獵了，想必也會有點東西回來，到時候再給村民分點。”

Feng Lingxi nodded, "Just now that old woman said that we should be able to leave tomorrow. Let's pack up, and after passing this mountain pass tomorrow."

The closer it gets to the end of the year, the more frequently it snows. If she stayed any longer, she was afraid they wouldn't even make it to Linxi County before the New Year.

"I'll have Yexi scout ahead."

By the afternoon, the sky had darkened again and it began to rain continuously. The snow on the ground melted rather quickly, but the surface became icy, even more troublesome than snow and more prone to accidents.

Feng Lingxi sat by the window, sighing and watching the drizzle outside. Her eyes were filled with worry.

This nasty environment, I don't know when it will calm down.

"My Lord."

Ye Xi supported a person into the room, Xiao Li and A Man followed behind. Feng Ling Xi saw that person, her face changed, and she hurried forward, "What's the matter How did General Sun get injured like this"

"Xi'er, don't ask first, save him."

General Sun's face was pale, and he was wounded all over. His life hung by a thread.

Feng Ling hurriedly asked Xiao Li to help him treat his wounds. Du Gu Cheng looked at Ye Xi standing beside him, "Where did you find him"

"He was buried halfway in the snow on the mountain path, and it was Aman who found him."

"Mountain path"

Ye Xi nodded, looking at the princess being treated by General Sun, and lowered her voice, "Your Highness, could there be something happening in Linxi County"

Dugu Cheng's handsome face sank. He hadn't received any news. If something had happened in Linxi County, there shouldn't have been no news at all.

"Ye Xi, you go back to Linxi County first. No matter what happens, wait for me to arrive before dealing with it. Be careful on the road."

Ye Xi responded, just as she turned around, she saw Feng Yu Mo walk in. Having overheard their conversation, Feng Yu Mo hurriedly stepped forward and said, "Brother-in-law, I'll go with Ye Xi. It's nice to have company on the road."to calm the turmoil within, Feng Lingxi looked at Dugu Cheng, "This is all I have to say today. Fourth Prince, if you agree, we can continue talking. If not, there's nothing more to be said."Feng Ling...