t's the truth.""No."Feng Lingxi didn't hesitate to answer, looking at Duguo Cheng's face suddenly sinking, she said coldly, "Since the King doesn't have me in his eyes, why should I care about him""Fe...Everyone at the banquet was drawn to their actions. Feng Lingxi raised her eyes and saw them all staring at them. She gave an awkward smile and hurriedly withdrew her hand, but Dugu Cheng held onto her hand, looking calmly at them. His gaze was clearly displeased, and when everyone was met with Dugu Cheng's stare, they quickly looked away.
After Du Gu Yan finished speaking, everyone began to flatter Du Gu Cheng and toasted him.
Feng Lingxi sat beside him, looking at the lively atmosphere, feeling a little uncomfortable.
"Your Highness, I have something to report."
Xiaoli bent down and whispered in Feng Lingxi's ear, "Feng Lingxi looked at the crowd surrounding Dugu City. They were nothing more than praising him for his triumphant return, saying some flattering words."
Wind Lingxi got up and walked to the side. Xiaoli whispered a few words in her ear, and Wind Lingxi's face darkened.
The celebration banquet has already begun, and everyone is gathered around Dugu City. Feng Lingxi wanted to say something to Dugu City, but he was surrounded by people, and she didn't even have a chance to squeeze in. Feng Lingxi wanted to find Shu Taifei, but her side was also surrounded by the same group of noblewomen.
"Is there something, Your Highness"
Dugu Yan's voice came, Feng Lingxi hurriedly bowed, "Your Majesty!"
No need for formalities.
Dugu Yan looked at Feng Ling Xi's increasingly beautiful face. Over the past year, he had been paying attention to her changes. She was indeed a woman who could make Dugu Cheng wholeheartedly devoted. The changes over the past year truly made him see things differently. In just one year, she had changed so much.
"Your servant has urgent business to attend to outside the palace. I implore Your Majesty for permission."
"What could possibly be more important than this celebration"
Mo Huilan walked over and, looking at Dugu Yan's gaze towards Feng Lingxi, her eyes were full of jealousy, but she endured it, not letting herself get angry.
After learning about Feng Lingxi's past with the Emperor and knowing the Emperor's affections for her, Mo Huilan's jealousy intensified after becoming pregnant. Especially after today's events, all she felt towards Feng Lingxi was coldness.
"Lan Fei, how did you come here"
Dugu Yan looked at Mo Huilan as she approached, her words still laced with anger. He had heard about the Empress Dowager scolding her today and knew there was a knot in her heart.
Since so many women had passed through the palace, Dugu Yan was not a fool. She understood the sourness between the women. The more Dugu Cheng cared for Feng Lingxi, the better he treated her. Only this way would Dugu Cheng remain loyal to the court.
Moreover, Feng Ling Xi's status as the holy master of the Yao clan, this clan's treasures have always been what Empress Dowager desired. Being able to join forces with the Yao clan, unifying the world under one banner wouldn't be difficult.
Mo Huilan didn't think so. In her opinion, Dugu Yan had rekindled old feelings for Feng Lingxi because she was pregnant now and couldn't serve him, so she had other thoughts.
Feng Lingxi looked at Mo Huilan's attitude towards her, her eyes narrowed slightly, and she said calmly, "Lady Lanfei, this concubine needs to leave the palace to handle some Yaozhu matters."
"What's the matter with the Yao people"
Mo Huilan narrowed her eyes, her curious and suspicious gaze causing Feng Lingxi's face to darken slightly. "Matters concerning the Yao clan are not to be spoken of outside."
"Could it be that even in front of the Imperial Palace, this is unacceptable"
Mo Huilan's voice was filled with passion. She met Feng Lingxi's icy gaze, her fists clenched in anger.
"Lan Fei, go back first."
Dugu Yan spoke in a low voice, looking at Feng Lingxi's displeasure. This Mo Huilan was truly foolish. As for this Yao clan matter, let alone her inability to ask, even if the Empress Dowager inquired, Feng Lingxi wouldn't have to tell her if she didn't want to.
Mo Huilan saw that Dugu Yan was angry and turned to leave.
"Your Highness, I will send someone to escort you out of the palace immediately and ensure your safety."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Feng Lingxi, looking at Dugu City surrounded by civil and military officials, said to Dugu Yan, “Please tell the Fourth Prince that I have something to attend to and will leave first. Please assure him that he needn't worry.”
獨孤雁應聲，連忙讓人護送風淩兮出宮，走到了不遠處莫懷蘭看著風淩兮離開的背影，連忙走到平北王身邊，低聲說了幾句，平北王的目光看向風淩兮，很快就和身邊的人交代一聲。
Dugu Yan replied, hurriedly arranging for someone to escort Feng Lingxi out of the palace. Mo Huai Lan watched Feng Lingxi's departing figure from afar and quickly walked to King Pingbei's side, whispering a few words in his ear. King Pingbei glanced at Feng Lingxi and then gave instructions to those around him.
"Where did the Fourth Princess go"
Feng Lingxi's departure caught the attention of many, although no one chatted with her, they all paid attention to her every move. To such an extent that as soon as Feng Lingxi left, she was targeted.
When Dugu Cheng heard that Xi'er had left, he turned to look at the empty space behind him. He hurried to push aside the civil and military officials and went over to inquire. Upon learning that Feng Lingxi had left the palace, he immediately told Dugu Yan and chased after her.
Feng Lingxi hurried toward the palace gates, Xiao Li following closely behind. The carriage was already waiting outside the palace; she had to get there as soon as possible.
"Xi'er!"
Just as she stepped out of the palace gate, Du Gucheng's voice reached her. Feng Lingxi's footsteps came to a halt, and she turned to look at Du Gucheng who was quickly approaching from behind. Her eyes were filled with uncertainty. "How did you get here"
"What happened You didn't even tell me, your King, before leaving"
"Yao Shu was killed, I have to go there."
Feng Lingxi looked around, "Would it be convenient for you to go together"
Dugu Cheng nodded and hurriedly walked past the carriage. After getting on the carriage, Feng Ling Xi just told Dugu Cheng that this afternoon, Yao Shu suddenly encountered an ambush on his way to Beijing and was assassinated. His body was thrown at the Yao clan's resting place.
"The other party's killing of Yao Shu was probably meant to serve as a warning, a show of force for me."
Feng Ling's voice was slightly heavy. She had asked Yao Chu to enter the capital to help, but she didn't expect this to happen. He was killed on the way, and his body was dumped at the Yao clan's temporary residence. This was clearly a provocation to the Yao clan's authority.
What puzzled her most was that the Yao people were always secretive about their whereabouts, so how could anyone have found Yao Chu's
"Xi'er, don't worry first, this matter will be cleared up."
Du Gu Cheng comforted, the Yao clan's whereabouts were exposed, which meant there was a problem within the Yao clan. But after Xi'er took over the Yao clan, she had handled it properly. Who else in the Yao clan would do this
Feng Ling Xi's calmness made Dugu Cheng feel heartbroken, reaching out to embrace her in his arms.
"From now on, whenever you go out for anything, as long as this king is here, you must let this king accompany you."
Feng Lingxi hummed in response, but her mind was already far away. She wished she could immediately go to their temporary lodging and investigate the situation.
Half an hour later, the carriage arrived at their destination. Feng Lingxi and Dugu Cheng entered the inn and went upstairs. Seeing her Yao clan relatives waiting inside, they noticed Yao Chu's body lying on the ground, covered by a white cloth.
"My Lord, I have been unable to discover the assassin of Elder Yao."
Feng Lingxi squatted down and examined Yao Chu's wound. He had died at Shen time, which was the same time she entered the palace.
Elder Yao's fatal wound was a sword thrust to the chest, inflicted during the siege.
Feng Lingxi checked the wound on her chest, her brows furrowed. The depth of this sword thrust was not enough to kill Yao Chu.
He was set up.
Dugu City pointed to Yao Shu's neck, the tiny pinhole made Feng Lingxi's eyes narrow.n and tell Luo Li to appear. Please ask him to let Xi'er return to the capital for a trip. Perhaps, an opportunity has arisen.""My Lord, are you sure"Ye Xi was worried. The King had been planning for...