Chapter 195: Palace Change 39
d you. The eldest son was sent by this king to suppress bandits and make a name for himself. Now he serves under the sixth brother. General Feng should know about the relationship between the emperor..."Xier, how come I didn't realize before that you were such a talented actress"
Feng Lingxi's body stiffened. Was he talking about what just happened
"Wouldn't this stop them from thinking about an autopsy"
The more one engages in this line of work, the more fear they develop towards these paranormal occurrences. After all, seeing too much can certainly leave some psychological scars. If the coroner manages to handle it, then the other soldiers will have no trouble at all.
Why didn't Naxi begin by letting them perform an autopsy
"One has to put on a show, after all. It's a sisterly gathering, not something you can just casually dismiss with an 'it's nothing'. If you don't pretend to be okay, things will get really awkward."
"Before coming, did Xi'er think through how to act out this play"
He didn't even say a word to him, but instead let him watch the commotion and couldn't even offer any help.
"Nor did I. It just popped into my head then, but how did you know it was me"
Dugu City hugged her, the corners of his mouth rising, how did he know that she really treated him as a soft persimmon.
"Why don't you answer me"
Feng Lingxi saw that he didn't speak, and she was too lazy to continue talking to him.
“This king has sharp eyes. When Xi'er made her move, this king saw it all. These people burying the deceased are all dark guards sent by this king. It's impossible for them to be easily autopsied. This king came here to give Feng Side Consort some face after all, since it's in Feng Lingyu’s name.”
So, even if we don't come, this autopsy is still not going to happen.
Dugu Cheng hummed in response, Feng Lingxi fell silent. It seemed she had underestimated Dugu Cheng; this man was truly not someone to be trifled with.
Upon returning to the Prince's Manor, Feng Ling Xi was informed of Feng Ling Long's pregnancy. She also learned that the Crown Princess had been confined for a month and feared she would be scolded by the Empress this time.
"My lord, my lady, and Imperial Concubine Shu have arrived."
Xiao Li saw them and hurried forward. Feng Ling Xi heard that her mother had arrived, so she and Dugu Cheng hurriedly went to see her.
Feng Linglong's message was brought back by Shu Fei. Since moving into the palace, Shu Fei had not returned for a long time. This sudden return was something neither Feng Lingxi nor Dugu City expected.
"This humble child (daughter-in-law) greets his/her mother concubine."
When the
Imperial Concubine Shu saw them coming, she had all the maids retreat.
"Mother Consort, how did you suddenly come out of the palace without even greeting your son"
獨孤城 sat beside her, hurriedly asking, "Is something wrong in the palace"
Shufei glared at him with displeasure, "What's the matter Does Mother Empress have to report to you every time she returns You little rascal, do you really not know why Mother Empress came back this time"
Dugu City was deeply upset by his mother concubine's disdainful look. Looking at Feng Lingxi, seeing her bewildered eyes, he felt a little better.
“Yesterday, the wind concubine was found to be pregnant with the prince's child, and you still punished her at the Fourth Prince’s Mansion yesterday, is that right”
Feng Lingxi heard this and hurriedly got up to kneel before Shu Fei. Shu Fei hurriedly helped her up and reprimanded, "Mother concubine came back not to scold you, but to come back and discipline this stinky brat."
"Mother concubine, what does this have to do with me"
"Feng Linglong already has a child, what about you When are you going to give your mother concubine a fat grandson"
Feng Lingxi heard Shu Fei's words and said that she wasn't here for her, yet she was asking questions related to her. And even if Dugu Cheng wanted to give birth, wouldn't that belly also be hers
"Mother Empress, having a child is not something I can control. You and the Emperor were together for several years before you gave birth to me, weren't you Xier is still young, having a child this early would be bad for her health. Besides, it wouldn't be wise to have a child at this time."
He hadn't even climbed onto the bed twice, wanting to have a son It's not that easy.
Only you can talk.
Shufei glared at him with displeasure, "Get out of my way."
Dugu City stood up and bowed to Shu Fei. He looked at Xi'er pitifully, Feng Ling Xi turned a blind eye, she couldn't stand his pitiful appearance.
It seems like the two of you have gotten closer.
Shu Fei took Feng Ling Xi's hand, the anger from just moments ago vanished instantly, replaced by a loving tenderness. This sudden change left Feng Ling Xi feeling somewhat uncomfortable.
"Mother Concubine, are you back to tell me that Feng Side Consort is pregnant"
"Whether or not she's pregnant has nothing to do with us. Mother Empress came back because she has something she wants to tell you."
Feng Lingxi was deeply touched by her stepmother's words. Although she wasn't her biological mother, her kindness towards her was no less than that of a real parent.
"Mother, please speak."
The Noble Consort took out a box and handed it to her, “This box was an exchange token between your mother and the Imperial Dowager.”
"A token of exchange Mother, do you know my mother"
Seeing her nod, Feng Lingxi was very excited and eagerly asked, "Mother concubine, can you tell me about my mother"
"No need to rush, Mother Empress. What I told you today is about you and Cheng'er."
Feng Lingxi's excitement on her face gradually disappeared. What about her and Dugu City
"Xier opened it and took a look."
Feng Lingxi opened the box and looked at the pair of dragon and phoenix jade pendants inside, her eyes full of confusion.
"Mother Empress, are these jade pendants left by my mother"
The concubine Shu gifted her the jade pendant, “This pair of jade pendants was a token of exchange between your mother and my late wife. When your mother married your father, I was pregnant with Cheng'er. In the Imperial Garden, I nearly lost my life. It was your mother who saved me. We hit it off immediately, so I invited her to my room to talk. Upon learning she was the mistress of General’s Mansion, I had the idea of marrying you two.”
"So, you're saying that I and Dugu City are still betrothed"
How is this possible If there was actually an engagement, Father would have used it long ago.
“My wife and I both had this idea. This jade pendant was bestowed upon me by the Emperor. I originally intended to give it to her after she gave birth, but she only gave birth to you several years later. By then, Cheng'er was already four years old. And some things happened on my end, so I didn't get around to finalizing the betrothal.”
Feng Lingxi couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief. It seemed that even Heaven didn't want her to marry Dugu Cheng.
"Later, something happened. You had a high fever that damaged your brain. By the time I found out, your brain was already damaged. I sent many imperial physicians to see you, but they all said there was nothing to be done. After that, I went to your mother and proposed marriage, but she refused. She said that with you like this, she didn't want to bring misfortune upon the city. After several refusals, it never came to be."
"I never expected that I would have such a connection with him."
"Indeed, although you wandered about without success when you were young, the match between you and Cheng'er is a blessing from heaven. When your mother heard that he married you, she was truly delighted. Xier, this is your fate with Cheng'er, you were destined to be husband and wife."
Feng Lingxi, hearing her mother's words, felt inexplicably that she was being comforted, urged to stay by Du Gucheng's side.
"Mother, does the prince know about this"is Empress Dowager when suddenly, a group of black-clad men kidnapped Wan'er. If not for Luo Li and Dugu Cheng appearing together, she would have suspected Luo Li was behind it. However, Luo Li had be...