rs and, on the way, inquired about news at the princess's courtyard, but found everything was as usual.As night fell, Xiao Li stood outside the door, waiting and waiting but Wang Ye never came. She wa...Li Wuyan looked at Feng Lingxi's pleading eyes, and after a long silence, he said, "If you need anything, just find me."

Thank you.

Feng Lingxi, after politely declining, subconsciously withdrew her hand and hid it in her sleeve. The words Li Wuyan had just spoken caused ripples in her heart. She hadn't expected her casual remark to cause such a stir.

"I heard your grandfather is coming back. Have you thought about going to pick him up"

Li Wuyan's eyes fell on Feng Lingxi, looking at the complex expression in her eyes. After a long silence, he said, "Actually, just follow your heart. These days I've heard quite a bit about you outside. After thinking about it, all I want to say is that there's no need to pay too much attention to what others say. Just live according to your own wishes."

"We'll see about that. Whether he acknowledges me as his granddaughter remains to be seen."

Feng Aotian had severed ties with his family, she was no longer a member of the General's Mansion. When General Feng returned, who knew how he would view her.

As for her, she refrained from comment on the unknown whole.

"He was invited back by the Fourth Lord, he should be good to you."

Li Wuyan thought for a moment and said, looking at Feng Lingxi and nodding, "When Luoli left the capital, she asked me to look after you. Be careful yourself too."

Feng Lingxi nodded, and the atmosphere fell silent again.

"Come and see my newly concocted medicine. According to what you said, I feel that the potency of the pills I've made might need to be strengthened a bit more."

Feng Lingxi heard the word "medicine" and became interested. She followed Li Wuyan as he walked over.

Since Li Wuyan's mother passed away, his obsession with medicine was not as intense as before. Now, he opened a pharmacy in the capital city, but with little to do, he began to research difficult and complex ailments, even learning her methods of alchemy to refine pills. As a result, the business of the pharmacy improved.

However, Li Wu-yan was not seeing patients for money; he simply hoped to have something to occupy his time and forget the pain of losing his mother.

"Your Highness, the Duke's manor just sent word that Empress Dowager Shu has returned home and requests your presence."

When Feng Ling Xi heard that her mother had returned to the mansion, she thought of Luo Ju Zhou, who had left the Prince's Mansion. She was afraid that she would have to explain to her mother about Luo Ju Zhou leaving the mansion soon.

"If you have something to do, go back first. Come again another day."

Wind Ling Xi responded and, taking Xiao Li with her, returned to the mansion.

On their way back home, Xiaoli looked at the Princess, her eyes full of worry.

"My Lady, you should focus on recuperating within the manor these days. Don't forget what Dr. Li said."

Feng Lingxi nodded, "I know." She had to strengthen her training and not let her body become her weak point. She needed to improve her physical fitness; being too comfortable was harmful to her health.

Upon returning to the palace, Feng Lingxi went to see her mother, Consort Shu. When Consort Shu saw her return, her face was not looking good. Feng Lingxi walked over and softly called out, "Mother."

"Have you left the house"

Shutai looked Feng Lingxi up and down, sniffing the medicinal scent on her body. Her brows furrowed slightly. Feng Lingxi couldn't escape noticing this unusual look in her mother's eyes. Thinking about her mother's strange behavior today, Feng Lingxi felt it was probably related to Luo Juzhou.

I just saw Dr. Li Wu-yan.

But something's the matter

The Imperial Consort Shu asked, seeing Feng Ling's nod, said, "Li Wuyan and Luo Li are friends. He relayed the matter of the Yao Clan on their behalf."

“It really doesn’t matter about the differences between men and women, and even more so, you are the Saint Lord of the Yao tribe. But this is the capital city, where you are the Fourth Princess Consort. Now that your husband isn't in the capital, your every action is under scrutiny. The three princes have arrived in the capital, and your grandfather will be here soon as well. Be mindful of your behavior and don’t give people any gossip to talk about.”

Wind Lingxi felt uneasy hearing this. Her mother's words were no longer the kind reminders of the past, but held a hint of disapproval towards her actions. Wind Lingxi wasn't sure if it was because of Luo Ju Zhou.

"Xi'er understands, and will be careful."

Seeing her like this, Shu Taifei did not bring up the matter again.

"Today, when I entered the palace, the Empress Dowager and my mother mentioned your matter. She said that since you and Cheng'er have been married for a year, it’s time to have a child. My mother didn't want to urge you, but the Empress Dowager spoke, and my mother couldn't disobey her."

Feng Lingxi nodded, after all, she still brought up the matter of the child.

"Mother's intention, Xi'er understands, but now Ah Cheng is not at home, about having a child, I'm afraid it will have to wait."

The Empress Dowager gave you three months. You'd better hurry up.

"Mother,"

Feng Lingxi heard the three-month time limit, her expression changed slightly. Shu Taifei didn't look at her, "This time, your mother concubine can't help you either. The Empress Dowager said it right, unfilial piety comes in three forms, having no descendants is the greatest. Now that the emperor’s harem has no children, and the Fourth Prince’s residence also has none, if she is not pregnant after three months, your mother concubine will have to give Cheng'er a concubine."

Even on the matter of concubines, Imperial Noble Consort Shu was the one who spoke up.

Feng Lingxi didn't know if it was Empress Cen's meaning or her mother's intention.

As Mo Huilan said, the matter of concubines has finally arrived.

獨孤城 wasn't in the capital. Three months had passed, and she was pregnant. If Du Gucheng didn't return within three months, would he let her get pregnant on her own

Feng Lingxi suddenly found it quite funny.

"As you know, your brother is now highly favored by the Emperor and enjoying a bright future in his career. My dear child, I hope you understand that if it weren't absolutely necessary, I wouldn't want any turmoil within the court."

Feng Lingxi looked at her mother concubine, her eyes changed.

"Empress Dowager, the late Emperor's..."

"The late emperor's affairs are already in the past. As for the current situation, the Emperor loves his people like his own children and governs with diligence and integrity. Let us not discuss this matter further."

Shu Tai's tone held a warning, and her gaze at Feng Ling Xi was no longer as loving as before. After one trip to the palace, she seemed like a different person entirely, leaving Feng Ling Xi feeling alienated.

"Xier obeys Mother Concubine."

Feng Lingxi opened his mouth and obeyed her.

Shutai-fei wasn't finished. Looking at Feng Lingxi's well-behaved appearance, her tone was slightly cold, "Lan Fei came today, how did you let Luogunzhu leave Didn't you say something to Lan Fei in front of her"

Feng Lingxi heard her mother's question, and her whole body felt uncomfortable.

What did she do to Luojuezhou

In her mother's heart, was she like this

"Mother concubine, today Lan Fei did indeed speak with Lady Luo, but Xi'er never let Lady Luo leave the manor."

"Are you saying what Lady Lanfei meant"

Feng Lingxi responded with a sound, looking into her mother's eyes, which clearly didn't believe her. She felt disheartened inside.

After a while, Shu Taifei spoke, “The three kings came to the capital this time. Pingxi Wang brought Ju Zhou with him. His purpose was to marry into our family. Now, the only suitable match in the capital is Cheng’er. Cheng’er and Ju Zhou are childhood sweethearts, and besides, Cheng’er knows Ju Zhou well. When following the three kings to war, the three kings took good care of Cheng’er…”

"So, Empress Dowager, are you planning to have the Crown Prince marry Lady Luo into the household"

Feng Lingxi interrupted Shutai's words. Now that she had said these things so clearly, she didn't want to bear them any longer.

Shutai looked at Feng Lingxi's displeasure with a frown, "Mother concubine is not discussing this matter with you"as never regretted marrying into the Fourth Prince's Residence."She never expected that the dead Du Gu Cheng was actually faking his death. This marriage was all orchestrated by him. Thinking of that...