."Dugu Cheng hurriedly stepped forward, grabbed her hand, and looked at the redness on her palm with concern. He said, "Let Grandma handle it, why bother doing it yourself.""Don't worry, my thick skin...Upon hearing this, Feng Lingxi suddenly thought of her previous suspicions about Dugu Cheng's feelings for her, and she felt guilty.
"Dugu City, if I truly allowed you to marry Luo Juzhou into the family, would you"
She didn't want Du Gu Cheng to have other women. Just like her feelings, she hoped that everything would be clean and pure. There could be a past, but the present and future could only belong to her.
She hoped that she would be like this, and so would Dugu City.
"No."
獨孤城放開她，輕輕撫摸她額頭的髮絲，眼神堅定地說，“本王說過，天下間冇有誰能讓本王另娶他人，即使是母妃和皇上 tampoco.”
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Feng Lingxi smiled and nodded, looking into Dugu City's determined eyes. Her heart completely opened to him, trusting him without any reservation. She believed that Dugu City would not disappoint her.
"Xier, don't believe anyone. Only when this king speaks will you trust what they say. Remember that this king has promised you and will never break his word. Just remember that."
What if they don't allow it
Feng Lingxi realized her words were a bit too rash, just about to take them back, when Dugu Cheng pinched her cheek and smiled with doting eyes, "This king can't be prevented by them."
"My lord, my lady, the Imperial Dowager Empress has sent someone to invite you both to have breakfast together."
Xiao Li's voice came from outside the door. Feng Ling Xi's smile froze instantly, she looked at the sunlight outside and hurriedly asked, "Xiao Li, is there a visitor"
"No, Shu Taifei said the Wangye and Wangfei should also get up to have breakfast. She said that not eating breakfast is bad for the body and had someone come to invite us."
Feng Lingxi heard this and hurriedly got up to put on her clothes. Dugu Cheng saw her get up and helplessly shook his head. Looking at her like this, she was just like a well-behaved little daughter-in-law. However, luckily, her mother hadn't let him down.
After freshening up, the two went to pay their respects to Consort Shu. Seeing that Consort Shu had already prepared breakfast, Feng Lingxi felt a bit embarrassed. However, Dugu Cheng walked over nonchalantly and generously.
"Mother, how did you think of having breakfast with us together"
"Mother, have I disturbed you"
This morning, Shu Taifei had prepared a table of breakfast snacks. She thought that the young couple must have been newly married after their return yesterday and would have stayed up late. It was normal for them to sleep in, so she was worried they might not be able to handle it, so she prepared a table full of food early in the morning to help them replenish their bodies.
Feng Ling Xi sat down, just about to speak, when she heard Dugu Cheng raise his eyes to glance at her mother, then slowly said, "Nothing much, just your grandson took a bath."
Feng Lingxi was choked by his words and coughed violently. Dugu Cheng hurriedly helped her to catch her breath. Taifei Shu's old face stiffened, filled with annoyance. It seemed that with so much energy, this broth needed to be supplemented for Xier many times over.
"Xier, drink more. Cheng'er, you should stop drinking."
Shu Taifei pushed the entire pot of soup in front of Feng Lingxi. Feng Lingxi awkwardly glanced at Dugu Cheng, who had already served her a bowl of soup.
"Mother, does the Pingxi王府 have..."
"Don't worry about the matter of Prince Pingxi's mansion, later Prince Pingxi will bring Lady Luo over to apologize to you." Empress Dowager Shu looked at Feng Lingxi's stammering expression and knew she was concerned about this matter, but since she had decided not to accept Luo Juzhou's marriage proposal, she naturally wouldn't consider it any further.
"Mother, there's no need to apologize. This incident has caused quite a stir, and King Pingxi must feel uneasy about it. I'm worried he might turn his anger towards Dugu City."
"If he dares, this King of the West will have no need for his position."
Shu Taifei spoke, Du Gucheng blew the soup for Feng Lingxi, "Xier, what Mother Fei said is right, the current three kings' power that is worrisome is Pingbei Wang. With Lanfei and Pingbei Wang's forces combined, this is what the court should worry about. As for Pingxi Wang, he is located in a remote north with poor conditions. If he really makes a move, he will be digging his own grave."
As for the three kings entering the capital, he was well aware of their situation over the past few decades.
In comparison, this Pingnan King was quite upright and loyal to the court. He remained content with his duties.
Feng Lingxi nodded. "Mother concubine and I both have confidence, so I won't interfere in this matter. Yesterday, I already explained my intentions to the Empress Dowager, and she agreed not to allow Luo Junzhu to enter the mansion, nor will she pressure me to be pregnant within three months."
Feng Lingxi looked at Shu Taifei, "Mother Empress, I promise you, if I have a child, I will give birth to it. I know that not being pregnant for a year has caused outsiders to say that you are not well-respected. I feel guilty and hope Mother Empress will give me some time."
The Shunfei empress held her hand, her eyes full of love.
“Silly girl, Empress Dowager doesn't blame you. Empress Dowager knows your hardship, and Prince also told Empress Dowager about it. Children are meant to happen naturally. You and Prince are so young, there's no need to worry about having children. Just as long as both of you work together as a couple, Empress Dowager is content.”
Shu Taifei patted her hand, looking at Feng Lingxi with a look of surprise.
“A few days ago, your mother did indeed want to have Luo Juzhou come into the mansion. The Empress Dowager ordered your mother to bring Lady Luo into the mansion. Your mother knew your temperament and wanted to compromise, but after observing her these days, she still feels that she is not suitable for Cheng'er, nor is she suitable for your mother. Your mother still thinks that you are a good daughter-in-law. You don't have the airs of a young lady, nor do you have so much scheming. Our family is harmonious together. If she enters the mansion, this Fourth Prince’s Mansion might become very chaotic. Your mother doesn't want the backyard of this Fourth Prince's Mansion to be like the imperial harem, with intrigue and backstabbing.”
The Empress Dowager's words left Feng Lingxi completely speechless. She never expected her mother-in-law to tell her everything that had happened during this time. The Empress Dowager was her mother-in-law, and she wouldn't explain herself. Even if she had doubts in her heart, she didn't dare ask.
"Xier, what Mother Concubine said is correct. In the beginning, she disliked the scheming and intrigue in the Imperial Harem, which is why she moved out to live with this King outside the palace. If she compromises this time, wouldn't all of Mother Concubine's efforts for half her life be wasted"
Dugu Cheng also spoke up for his mother concubine. He understood her suffering, and since it had now been resolved, he naturally hoped that Xi'er and his mother concubine could both open their hearts and treat each other with kindness. Only then would they truly be like a family.
"My mother concubine's intention, I understand. The Empress Dowager's order is indeed difficult to fulfill. Now that the Empress Dowager has agreed to cancel the marriage, let's not bring it up again."
Feng Lingxi looked at Shu Taifei, seeing her nodding with satisfaction, and lowered her head to drink the soup.
"Xier, did you and the Empress Dowager make some kind of deal again Although this matter of Luo Juzhou's intention to marry into the Prince's Mansion hasn't received an imperial decree, your mother knows she isn't someone who easily changes her mind. Don't sacrifice yourself for these things."
When Feng Lingxi saw the worry in Empress Shu's eyes, she softened her tone and said, "Mother concubine, please rest assured. I know what to do and what not to do."eng Aotian's eyes full of anger, "Unworthy things."After scolding someone, she followed Feng Lingxi out of the mansion and went to Tianxiang Building.After Feng Lingxi left, Feng Aotians' face was no...