eem so offFeng Linglong was helped up by the maidservant. She couldn't figure out why Feng Lingxi had suddenly changed her personality. She could only say coldly, "Fourth sister, why are you so angry...“You…” The speaker was the wife of a third-rank official, who had never liked Feng Lingxi and therefore spoke harshly to her after the banquet. She hadn’t expected Feng Lingxi to be so sharp in her reply.

"Fourth Princess Consort, today the Emperor has set a banquet to celebrate the Fourth Prince's achievements. Your words are making things awkward. This kind of talk is like insulting everyone here. Remember, these are influential wives of high-ranking officials."

A beautifully dressed lady spoke up. She was the wife of the Eastern Pavilion University scholar, about thirty years old, dressed in elegance and grandeur. Among the many ladies present, her status was higher.

Before this, these noblewomen had also frequented banquets in the palace. However, Feng Lingxi was not as favored as she is now, so naturally, few people paid her any attention.

Feng Lingxi's beautiful eyes swept over the several ladies speaking. With a smile, she asked, "This lady said I just scolded someone. Madam, may I ask who I scolded"

"You were just scolding me..."

Before she could finish her words, Shutai arrived and said, "Xi'er, what are you quarreling about"

Feng Lingxi bowed to Shu Taifei and softly said, "Mother Empress, it's nothing..."

What does "nothing happened" mean Just now, the Fourth Princess scolded all the ladies here, calling them dogs.

The wife of the Grand Scholar from the Eastern Pavilion said with an unpleasant expression, "Your Majesty Empress Dowager, Princess Consort Four is relying on the Empress's favor and doesn't treat us wives of civil and military officials as equals."

Shutai looked at Feng Lingxi, her brows furrowed. "Lingxi, is there such a thing"

"Your Majesty, they seated themselves according to their own rankings."

Xiao Li's words were just spoken when Feng Ling Xi pulled her aside and whispered, "Xiao Li, you mustn't be rude."

Looking at Dongge University Scholar's wife with that arrogant gaze, as if waiting to be scolded, the other wives around her also waited for her to be reprimanded by Shutai.

"Mother Empress, Xier has always been bold and outspoken. Xier did say something about dogs, but she didn't mention any of you. Xier's actual words were: 'Remember what I told you, if a dog bites you, you shouldn't bite it back.' " After speaking, Feng Lingxi swept her gaze over the ladies present, "Mother Empress, please listen, did Xier say anything about any of you"

"You..."

The Dowager Empress' face was ashen, her gaze fixed on Shu Taifei.

"Empress Dowager, is she not comparing us to dogs Is this not a humiliation"

"Shame"

Feng Lingxi let out a cold snort, her eyes suddenly turning frigid as she swept over the assembled ladies. Raising an eyebrow, she looked at them, "May I ask, ladies, what were you all saying about me behind my back when I arrived"

Seeing them whispering in hushed tones, Feng Lingxi added, “I won’t allow Fourth Wangye to take a concubine. I am skilled at making poisons, and wielding the identity of my Yao Clan Saint Lord, my heart is wicked”

Feng Lingxi's eyes were like daggers, fixed on them. Seeing that they dared not speak, her voice turned colder, "What kind of person I am, Feng Lingxi, doesn't concern you. It's none of your business to gossip about me behind my back. If I were truly as cruel as you say, you wouldn't be standing here talking nonsense."

"Well said!"

Shutai's consort said loudly, her cold eyes sweeping over those gossipy women, "It is the nature of long-tongued women to gossip and spread rumors. What kind of people are in our Sifang Royal Residence has nothing to do with outsiders commenting on it."

"Shu Taifei…"

The wife of the Grand Scholar of Dongge was frightened by Shutai's actions and couldn't believe she dared to act this way towards Feng Lingxi.

"The only woman who can make this king admire her is Xi'er. If you ladies truly have the ability, why don't you try to make your husbands feel the same way Instead of envying Xi'er here."

Dugu Cheng walked over, and Dugu Yan sat beside Cen Taizi. This scene immediately livened up the entire imperial garden. Dugu Cheng arrived not too late; he happened to hear everything.

Luckily, his woman didn't allow herself to be bullied, she didn't disappoint him at all, she gave him enough face. This kind of woman was the one he could truly love.

The appearance of Du Gucheng silenced the women present. Having said so much already, what use was there in speaking further Even Shu Taifei and the Fourth Prince supported Feng Lingxi; they weren't looking for trouble, nor should they add to it themselves.

"Well, aren't you going to say anything"

Dugu Cheng swept his black eyes over the crowd. "You have nothing to say, this king hasn't spoken yet, you all listen to this king. This king's Siwangfu, besides Xi'er, will not marry any other woman into the mansion. Put away your little thoughts. If anyone hears that someone is slandering this king and Xi'er's feelings, this king will never show mercy."

Seeing that they remained silent, Dugu City roared angrily, "Do you hear me!"

Everyone was frightened by Dugu City's roar and hurriedly nodded, not daring to fart again.

"Xier, you don't need to take their words to heart."

Dugu Cheng walked to Feng Lingxi's side, his tone softening. Even in such a situation, he didn't show any restraint whatsoever, nor did he think that acting this way would damage his image as the Fourth Prince.

Anyway, they just need to remember that Dugu City will only want Feng Lingxi and no one else.

Feng Lingxi nodded, looking at the distance where their lone goose was. She lowered her voice and said, "The Emperor and Empress are both here, don't make a big fuss."

Dugu City leaned close to Feng Lingxi's side, smiling and saying, "Without the emperor's permission, can't this king protect his own woman"

Wind Ling Xi smiled faintly, "I can protect myself well, don't let others make a fool of me."

This is not a joke, it's their envy.

Feng Lingxi and Dugu City looked at each other, then walked towards Dugu Yan. All the civil and military officials were watching. Their couple's relationship was so good, it was truly enviable and hateful.

"I pay my respects to Your Majesty."

Feng Lingxi followed Dugu Cheng as they paid their respects, Dugu Yan looked at the time, "Please take your seats, dinner has begun."

Dugu City led Feng Ling Xi to their designated spot and sat down. Shu Taifei sat beside the Empress Dowager, watching as the Empress Dowager nodded towards her. She returned a smile but felt uneasy inside.

Today, a banquet is held to celebrate the triumphant return of the Four Kings...

Dugu Yan spoke, all civil and military officials listened intently. Feng Lingxi only heard a few words before she felt Dugu Cheng tugging at her sleeve. Feng Lingxi looked at him in confusion, and Dugu Cheng slipped something hard into the palm of her hand. Feng Lingxi lowered her head to look, her lips twitched slightly as she looked back at him. Dugu Cheng was smiling directly at her, his eyes full of anticipation. Feng Lingxi hurriedly clenched her fist.

Dugu City wouldn't let her go, he smirked at her, and reached out to gently tap her palm. Feng Lingxi glared at him coquettishly, signaling him not to mess around. Dugu City couldn't help it anyway; this celebration banquet wasn't particularly entertaining.

It's rare to see Xier, but Dugu Cheng has been focusing all his attention on teasing Feng Lingxi.

When Dugu Yan spoke, her eyes glanced at Dugu Cheng and Feng Lingxi before quickly shifting away. On the other hand, Mo Huilan, upon seeing them, refused to look away.

They truly don't give the royal majesty any regard at all.so please don't make things difficult for her," Before Feng Lingxi could speak, Dugu Yan relayed what Princess Yaohua had just said to the Mother Empress. Looking at the suspicion in her mother's eye...