rch."Mother Empress, my daughter-in-law has something to say. The Emperor bestowed the marriage but did not specify whether the Fourth Prince was alive or dead. Outsiders say that the Fourth Prince is...Shu Taifei heard Feng Lingxi call her name, only then did she come back to her senses. She hadn't told Cheng'er about Na Ce Fei yet, and Xi'er suddenly brought it up and even took the initiative. This truly startled her, and she couldn't understand what she meant.

But she still heard it, this Luo Juzhou could enter the mansion, but he had to be a concubine. And giving birth to a child was her requirement for becoming the main wife. She made her position very clear.

"Concubine Shu, let's discuss this another day."

Pingxi Wang glanced at Feng Ling Xi, "This king's jewel wouldn't be suited to be a concubine."

"Could my granddaughter possibly be becoming a concubine"

Wind Cangkai's face darkened, and he grew angry.

King Pingxi and Feng Cangkai were both protective of their own, each sticking to their own story. King Pannan was relaxed, drinking tea on the sidelines, not concerned with the matter at hand.

"Grandfather, Prince Pingxi means that this matter should be discussed later, which is to say that he feels that the Fourth Prince is not suitable for Lady Luo. Since that's the case, we shouldn't force Lady Luo, lest she be wronged." Feng Lingxi finished her words and, without waiting for Luo Juzhou to speak, turned to Prince Pingxi, "Prince Pingxi, you tell me if I understand correctly"

Seeing the smile on Feng Lingxi's face, King Pingxi was furious and about to speak when he heard Dugu City's voice coming from the door.

"Xier, why are you being mischievous again What did Heipingxi Wang say"

Dugu Cheng walked in, covered in dust and exhaustion. His handsome face was etched with fatigue, making people feel sorry for him. Was this a rush back after days and nights of travel

"My son, you're finally back! Let mother have a good look at you."

Shu Tai Fei got up and walked over, taking Dugu City's hand and looking him over carefully. This awkward atmosphere almost suffocated her, the pressure making it hard to breathe.

Ping Xi Wang and Ping Nan Wang, etc., rose to their feet and paid respects to Dugu City. Especially Ping Xi Wang, his heart was pounding in his chest. When he had first agreed to betrothed Zhou'er to him, he hadn't said a word. Before this, he had heard that after marrying Feng Ling Xi, he doted on her very much.

Dugu Cheng lightly patted his mother's shoulder and looked at them, "Mother, King Pingxi, King Pannan, and General Feng Lao are all here. I will tell you in detail about this trip later."

"Alright, alright, mother, I'll wait for you."

Shu Taifei found time to catch her breath, her gaze drifting, she couldn't help but notice Feng Lingxi's seemingly smiling yet not-smiling eyes, her brows furrowed slightly, unsure of how to express her current feelings.

"Mother Consort, why don't you let Xi'er accompany you for a walk The Prince and the others are discussing matters, it won't hinder them."

Although Shu Taifei initially didn't want to leave, upon seeing Luo Juzhou look at her, she nodded in agreement.

"Let's arrange in the kitchen for dinner this evening."

Wind Ling Xi smiled faintly, looking at the King of Pingxi and the King of Pannan, nodded and stepped back.

Luo Juzhou seeing this, hurriedly called out, “Empress Dowager Shu, I also want to go with the Fourth Princess.”

Looking at Luo Juzhou catching up behind, Feng Lingxi's beautiful eyes swept over her mother concubine. Seeing that her expression was amiss, she smiled and asked, "Mother concubine, how do you plan to arrange for Miss Luo This position of side concubine..."

"Imperial Noble Consort Shu, I do not wish to be a concubine."

Luo Juzhou stepped forward, taking Empress Shu's arm and said with displeasure, "But I still want to marry Chengge."

Upon hearing this, the Imperial Noble Consort Shu felt a headache coming on.

She doesn't want to be a concubine and still wants to marry Cheng'er. Could it be that she wants Xi'er to be a concubine instead

"Princess Luo, what do you think There's only one position for the official wife of the Fourth Prince, and it has already been given to me. If you want..." Feng Lingxi paused, looked at Princess Luo Juzhou's eyes that lit up, and her lips curved further, "I definitely won't agree. Everything has a first come, first served principle, isn't that right"

Seeing Luo Juzhou's face turn pale in an instant, Feng Lingxi's coldness in her eyes intensified. She had been bullied for over a decade, and now they still wanted to deceive her Wouldn't that be laughable.

Shutai felt the tension in their conversation, furrowing her brows. Today's Xi'er was truly different from the past, almost like she had reverted to her personality when she first married into Sifang Wangfu.

But you haven't given Cheng Ge a son or daughter...

Feng Lingxi turned and smiled brightly, "Wouldn't it be more appropriate for the Lady Luo to give birth to a son and daughter after entering the mansion and then aspire to the position of concubine"

Feng Lingxi's bluntness caused Luo Juzhou's face to flush red and white in turns. What was the point of a young unmarried girl like her saying these things to an already married woman like herself

She was the county princess of the esteemed Pingxi王府. Why should she, a favored daughter of such a powerful family, vie for attention with a mere, unfavored miss from a general's household

"Imperial Concubine Shu..."

Luo Juzhou turned to Empress Shu and acted coquettishly, "You have to make decisions for Zhou'er, Zhou'er doesn't want to be a concubine."

"Since Miss Luo is so forthright and open with her mother, then I shall be straightforward as well." Feng Lingxi's smile did not diminish, but the coldness in her eyes deepened.

"Miss Luo, people need face and trees need bark. To say such things before getting married is inappropriate. If this gets out, wouldn't it make people laugh at the Pingxi Royal Manor for lacking decorum"

When Feng Lingxi finished speaking, Luo Juzhou's face turned ashen. He stared at Feng Lingxi, his expression growing increasingly grim.

"Back when I married Duke Gu Cheng, it was an imperial decree. Moreover, the former emperor explicitly stated that without his order, my status as the Fourth Princess Consort would remain forever."

Feng Ling Xi's words caused Luo Ju Zhou to seek help from Shu Tai Fei. Upon hearing this, Shu Tai Fei suddenly remembered the matter when she had arranged the marriage.

"Little boat, this Xi'er's identity as the Fourth Princess was bestowed by the late Emperor. This concubine is also powerless."

Luo Juzhou stamped her foot in anger, "Shu Taifei, but the late Emperor is already gone, how can…"

"What do you mean" Feng Lingxi gave her a withering look. "If you truly want the position of Fourth Princess Consort, it's not impossible."

Seeing Luo Juzhou's eyes light up, Feng Lingxi smirked at the corner of her lips, "You can also talk to the former emperor and ask him for an imperial decree, granting you the title of Fourth Princess."

"Feng Ling Xi, you..."

She actually cursed her to death. Luo Juzhou was so angry that she even blurted out Feng Lingxi's name.

Shu Taifei's face darkened, "Ju Zhou, you must not be so disrespectful."

Although she was a county princess of the Pingxi Wangfu, to be so aggressive and bully Feng Lingxi was like slapping her face. Even if the Empress Dowager pressured her, she couldn't allow outsiders to bully her daughter-in-law.

Feng Lingxi curled her lips into a smile. Her mother concubine's outburst had slightly improved her previous attitude towards her.

"Mother, Xi'er hasn't visited the Empress Dowager in a long time. It's still early, so I'll go to Shou'an Palace first and return later. You don't need to wait for me for dinner."

Feng Lingxi finished speaking, and Luo Juzhou angrily shouted, "Who do you think you are You thought because you were a concubine you could see the Empress whenever you wanted"

Feng Lingxi heard this and couldn't help but sneer. She took the waist card from her waist and waved it in front of Luo Juzhou, "Lady Luo, you are right, the Empress is not someone you can see whenever you want, but I am an exception."

Seeing Lu Juzhou standing there like a wooden chicken, Feng Lingxi swept her cold eyes over him, "Xiao Li, let's go." becoming foolish and vacant. Now, she suddenly became a skilled physician, which was truly astonishing."The Fourth Royal Consort saved me, I shall reward her greatly. Whatever she desires, the Four...