Chapter 181: Palace Change 25

pair."Mother Consort, how could Xi'er have such a relationship with this son""Keep this jade pendant safe. This expedition, it may be of help to you."Feng Ling Xi only then understood why her mother..."Your Highness, are you sure this Crown Princess is helping you or does she have ulterior motives"

Feng Lingxi frowned. Dugu Cheng’s decision to break off his engagement with Shen Yun was a slap in the face of both the Prime Minister and the Empress. In this current situation, how could he be so reckless If he went on an expedition, everything would likely target her.

"Guess so."

Feng Ling Xi poured the pills into a bottle, then moved them aside. "When Wang Ye returns, tell him to come find me and say I have something important to discuss with him."

Xiao Li saw that the princess was unhappy and stood silently beside her, saying nothing.

When Dugu Cheng returned to the palace, it was already night. Upon learning that Xi'er was looking for him, he went straight to the pharmacy. Seeing Xi'er sitting there simmering medicine, Dugu Cheng quickly approached her, "Xi'er, you summoned this King."

At the sound of his voice, Feng Lingxi got up and motioned for him to sit down.

"Xiao Li said that the Crown Princess came to look for you, Xi'er. Did she bully you"

Feng Lingxi looked at his weary handsome face, thinking of what the Crown Princess had said, her voice turning cold.

"My lord, why didn't you tell me when you broke the engagement"

獨孤城 looked at her with those eyes, "Who I marry is my business, Xi'er, what's wrong with you"

"Do you know that Shen Yun is getting married to the Crown Prince tomorrow Now that she's entered the Crown Prince's residence, the Crown Prince has gained the support of the Prime Minister's mansion."

"So what" Dugu Cheng held her hand, his eyes full of tenderness, "Does Xi'er know why this king doesn't want Shen Yun"

Dugu Cheng saw her bewildered face, leaned in front of her, and pinched her chin behind him. His deep gaze made Feng Lingxi very uncomfortable. She hurriedly reached out to take his hand away and said in a slightly cold tone, "If Your Highness wants to say it's for me, then there's no need."

"You're overthinking things. Do you think I didn't marry her for you"

Feng Lingxi was originally quite worried that he said it was for her sake. After hearing him say this, she felt a little downcast, but she quickly let go of the feeling. If Dugucheng was truly doing this for her, then she really felt like she had misjudged him.

"Why would that prince want to get involved with the Minister I can see it, Shen Yun likes you."

"Shen Yun liking this king is her business, this king doesn't like her. Even you can't give her happiness, how could this king have the ability to give her happiness."

Feng Lingxi was confused by his words. What did he mean by saying he couldn't give her happiness

"Refusing Shen Yun's entry into the palace was something the Emperor had agreed to, you needn't worry about this. I did this not for you, so please don't take it to heart."

"I didn't say it was for me, Your Highness. There's no need to repeat yourself."

Feng Lingxi brought the bottle filled with pills to his face. "Take these with you on your expedition. You might need them along the way."

Dugu Cheng looked at the several jars of medicine in front of him, grabbed her hand, and smiled, "This time going out, this king also wants to take you with."

"Are you taking me with you on a campaign"

Feng Lingxi was taken aback by his words, looking at the determination in his eyes, she was puzzled, "Why"

This isn't a game of make-believe, he actually wants to take her into battle.

"This king doesn't trust you, I'll only feel at ease if you stay by my side."

Feng Lingxi retracted her hand, "Going to war is not going on a trip. The King bringing me along would cause you trouble. It's best for the King to leave me here."

"Xier, don't you want to go for a walk outside Besides, it's Father Emperor who permitted it."

Feng Lingxi looked at Dugu City in astonishment, "Father agreed"

Is this emperor spoiling Du Gu Cheng too much Allowing him to bring his own woman on a campaign.

"Father has permitted this prince to take you on campaign, and furthermore, he has bestowed upon you the title of military physician, to accompany this prince on his expedition."

"Dugu City, are you insane Do you know what a military doctor does Aren't you afraid that my medical skills aren't precise, and that..."

"Father's illness is cured."

Du Gu Cheng interrupted her, Feng Ling Xi opened her eyes. Du Gu Cheng was amused by her expression.

"Xier, listen to this king's words and follow me into battle. I won't let you be in danger."

Dugu Cheng pulled her hand, his eyes filled with pleading. "Come with this king, alright"

"Tell me the real reason, I want to know the truth."

She didn't believe he took her out just because he wanted her to be his military doctor. There had to be other reasons behind this.

"Xier, what is the truth"

"Don't lie to me, Shen Yun is marrying into the royal family. You sent her back. You know doing this will offend the Empress, yet you are so stubbornly going against her, even offending the Prime Minister's residence. You tell me the Emperor agreed. If I'm not wrong, what are you two plotting"

Dugu City listened to her analysis, a faint smile appeared on his face. He really underestimated Xi'er.

"Quite clever, you've seen through it all, haven't you Then tell me, what is it that Your Majesty wants to do"

"Palace Change."

Feng Lingxi's eyes were sharp, and just two words made Dugu Cheng's face change.

"My Lord, was I right"

Dugu Cheng laughed, looking at her earnest eyes, the smile on his handsome face grew wider and wider. Feng Lingxi frowned, could she have guessed wrong

"Xi'er, if you were a man, how many men in this world could compare to you"

Feng Lingxi's expression darkened, "Your Highness mustn't jest. I was just speaking casually."

This king cannot leave you in the capital. As you said, everything has already been arranged by my father.

“You're afraid I'll be implicated, so you asked Father to take me away”

"Xier is so smart, she guessed everything."

Hearing his pampered words, Feng Lingxi's heart wasn't happy at all.

"Is the Chancellor putting on a show, or is he siding with the Empress"

"Xier, why not guess again"

Feng Lingxi glanced at him, "There's nothing to say, it seems I was overthinking."

The chancellor was also arranged by him. If he hadn't inquired about this, she wouldn't have been sure. After asking, she was basically certain that the chancellor was also arranged by him.

"Xi'er finally admitted to worrying about this King."

Dugu Cheng's face was full of smiles, Feng Lingxi coldly swept him a glance, "Your Highness thinks too much. Which eye did you see me worried about you"

Dugu City pointed at her with both eyes, grinning, "Of course, both eyes see it, Xi'er has worry written all over your face."

"Don't come here."

Wind Ling Xi sorted the herbs, "Have you been going out early and returning late every day for this"

"Xi'er knows, why does this king hold you every day but never touch you"

Suddenly, the rhetorical question caused Feng Lingxi's face to darken. She turned to look at him, "Duguo City, who told you these things I'm asking you serious questions."

Du Gu Cheng wore an innocent expression, "Xi'er, Your King is serious when I talk to you. Your King endured all this for the sake of great things. You don't know how hard it was for Your King to endure..."

Before she could finish her words, a sudden flash of cold light appeared as a surgical knife pierced the table. The blade gleamed menacingly as Feng Lingxi coldly stated, "I don't want to discuss trivial matters with you. If you want to speak, do so. If not, remain silent."ng you. Besides, the Sixth Prince's power is so great that even the Empress Dowager and the Emperor can't do anything to him. So, I just swallowed my anger and hoped he would let me go."Looking at Fen...