to lose her composure, wouldn't Dugu Yan have become even more suspicious"Empress Dowager, according to the rules of our sect, Yao Hua cannot be spoken of."Feng Lingxi wore a helpless expression, seei..."Good," replied Zhao.

Feng Lingxi returned a smile, "Madam, there is no need to be so reserved. We are all family. The medicinal herbs in this box are rather rare, just have someone keep an eye on it at night."

"Yes."

Zhao was more curious about what was in the box.

Feng Lingxi was very pleased with Zhao Shi's reaction, and when Zhao Shi noticed Feng Lingxi staring at her, she quickly composed herself, hiding her curiosity.

"I trouble you, madam."

Lady Zhao hurriedly smiled and put the box away. "Fourth Royal Princess, you flatter me. I will certainly treasure this."

Feng Lingxi responded with a smile, watching Zhao Shi leave. She then playfully winked at Feng Cangkai. Her plan was successful; now she just had to wait for the fish to bite.

Zhao Shi took the box back to her room. Looking at the box, she wanted to open it impulsively several times, but held back. After three or five such instances, Zhao Shi was still curious and opened the box. Seeing another box inside, she thought Feng Ling Xi was joking with her. She opened the second box and saw a transparent bottle containing insects inside. Her brow furrowed.

"What is this"

Zhao shi hesitated for a long time, and the maid beside her reminded, "Madam, the Fourth Princess excels at using poison. It's best to be careful with this thing so as not to be poisoned."

"How could she be so foolish to use poison on me She brought this thing to the General's Mansion, which means it's very important to her."

Zhao tossed the thing that resembled a silkworm pupa onto the table, her brow furrowed.

"What is this"

"Madam, it should be silkworm pupae."

Zhao took a close look, "Indeed, it looks very similar. Such things can be used as medicine and even treasured."

Putting things away, Lady Zhao returned the items to their box and yawned. She instructed the maidservant beside her, "Tell Her Majesty that I need a box from Feng Lingxi."

“I understand.”

Zhao Shi tidied up, tossing the box onto her pillow. Since she had promised Feng Ling Xi to keep it safe, whether it was useful or not, she had to keep it by her side for a night.

As night fell, Feng Lingxi, Feng Wu Yu Mo, and Feng Cang Kai were playing chess in Feng Lingxi's room. They didn't go back until late at night. After the people outside watching them left, several figures appeared in Feng Lingxi's room.

How's it going

As the Fourth Princess had predicted, Zhao opened the box and even touched the ice silkworm.

The visitor was fifteen. Feng Lingxi returned to General's Mansion, and fourteen and fifteen were placed there. Feng Lingxi and Feng Cangkai greeted each other. With them present, the hidden people in General's Mansion would reveal their flaws.

As she had guessed, the Zhao family was interested in her things.

"Your Highness, didn't you throw away the box"

Xiaoli voiced her doubts, for she had seen it with her own eyes.

Feng Lingxi curled her lips into a smile, a flicker of calculation passing through her eyes. "Knowing they're following, I naturally have to do something, otherwise how could I fool their eyes."

"What the queen said is..."

Feng Lingxi gave Xiao Li a look, and Xiao Li understood, not asking any more questions.

How is the situation at the Wangfu Is there anything unusual about Dugu Cheng

"My Queen, the Royal Lord has not made any move. There are several groups of people outside the Prince's Mansion. My subordinates have yet to confirm their identities. However, the Fourth Prince has already discovered their presence, but he has not taken any measures."

Feng Lingxi nodded, her eyes full of admiration.

"It seems that he and I still work well together." The quarrel between the two on the street has now developed to the point where everyone in the city is curious about their relationship breakdown. As a result, those with ill intentions will soon reveal their true colors.

"Your Highness, what if the Wangye doesn't have the same thoughts as you"

Xiao Li voiced her concern, “Aren’t you afraid the King will truly be angry”

Feng Lingxi smiled faintly, her eyes full of confidence, "Of course not, I believe in him."

As Feng Lingxi had guessed, rumors of their argument spread like wildfire throughout the city, buzzing with excitement. Even the wives and daughters of officials, curious about the situation, were watching closely, those young ladies vying for the position of Fourth Princess' consort growing increasingly restless.

When Feng Yu Xi received news from the General's Mansion, she secretly added fuel to the fire and spread rumors. In just a few days, the rumors spread like wildfire, making Si Wangfei appear as if she had been divorced.

Dugu City kept himself secluded in the Si Wangfu, ignoring everything happening outside his walls. Naturally, he paid no heed to the rumors swirling within the city. The more vicious the rumors became, the more apparent it was that someone had orchestrated this campaign against him.

Xi'er now understands. As the saying goes, there are no waves without wind. They were just arguing on the street for a few words. Xi'er went back to the General's Mansion for a few days, and this storm blew up like this. It's easy to see what the person behind it is trying to do.

They simply want to create discord between the couple and stir up trouble.

"My Lord, shouldn't we do something about this There are rumors spreading outside that your relationship with the Crown Princess is strained, and people are speculating about when you two might separate."

"Shall we start placing bets"

Dugu Cheng smoothed his sleeves and looked at Ye Xi's bright eyes with a cold glance.

"Xier is not in a hurry, why would this King be in a hurry"

But you're a man.

Ye Xi rubbed his nose. He dared not tell the king about the situation outside. Everyone had placed bets on the king's decree, after all. The queen hadn't given birth to a son or daughter for over a year since their marriage, and with this incident, everyone felt that they were going to separate.

As for him, of course he placed a bet. Such a good opportunity, he was hoping to make a fortune.

"Put up ten thousand taels as a wager."

Dugu Cheng spoke, Ye Xi's lips twitched slightly, "Your Highness, is this really a good idea" After all, he wasn't short on silver.

"If someone offers you money, why not take it"

"This is a great opportunity to make a fortune, “As for money, this king never has too much.”

"Yes, my lord."

"What's the situation in the palace How did the Empress Dowager react"

Dugu Cheng raised an eyebrow and asked, picking up a medical book that Xi'er had used. He flipped through it, starting to select some.

There wasn't much movement from the Empress Dowager's side. However, in the Empress's palace, these Empresses and Emperors seemed to be getting restless. The Emperor frequently went to see her, which angered Lanfei. These days haven't been easy for her.

"The smile at the corner of Dugu City's lips widened, "It seems that Empress Cen is also waiting for the right opportunity now."

Ye Xi nodded, whatever the king said was what she would do.

Anyway, he didn't understand the thoughts of the prince and princess. He jumped to conclusions too quickly.

"Deliver all these medical books to the General's Mansion. Make sure you don't say that this was sent by me to Xi'er. Tell everyone that Xi'er herself came to pick them up."

Ye Xi looked at the thick dozen or so medical books, her lips twitching slightly.

"My Lord, do you think the Princess Consort would let you off easy like this"

She knows what I mean.

Seeing Ye Xi still standing there, Dugu City raised an eyebrow. "What are you doing, get to work."

Ye Xi hurriedly responded and moved the medical book out.

Dugu Cheng left his home and went to the Su Wang's mansion. These days, whenever he had free time, he would go to the Su Wang's mansion for a stroll. People outside were saying that he was getting too close to Su Wang and that Su Wang had regained the court's attention. They said that Dugu Cheng was trying to curry favor with Su Wang and expand his influence.n Guli. He didn't speak, and in his gaze, Feng Lingxi could feel Feng Yumo's entanglement. She waited for him to calm down, letting them sort things out themselves.Feng Yu Mo heard Feng Ling Xi speak...