Chapter 580: Conspiracy 66

Even if you don't kill him, he won't live for long. This empire will eventually change hands."Feng Lingxi told her the truth, lest this aunt impulsively attempt an assassination again. After all, she..."The Lord hasn't returned from the palace since this morning. I'm afraid something must have delayed him there."

Speaking of the palace, Feng Lingxi frowned slightly, "After the banquet for the envoys from various countries, didn't all the envoys leave the capital How come it's still so busy"

“The abduction of Shu Taifei and the assassination attempt on the Crown Princess have angered the Empress Dowager. She insists on finding out who is responsible for both incidents. For some reason, the Empress Dowager has taken the abduction of Shu Taifei very seriously this time, even launching a thorough investigation into it alongside the assassination attempt on the Crown Princess.”

Xiao Li looked at the Queen's questioning gaze and added, "This servant is seeing the Empress Dowager this angry for the first time."

"It's probably because she's afraid that I'll die and won't be able to give her what she wants."

Feng Lingxi's beautiful eyes twitched slightly, but such treatment was indeed unprecedented. However, this wasn't a bad thing either; at least it guaranteed her safety, and for Dugu City, it was also a good thing – at least much safer.

"Regardless, this time the Empress truly cares about the Princess's affairs."

"Is there any news"

Wind Ling Xi asked, seeing Xiao Li shaking her head, her brow furrowed in thought. She recalled the day she was attacked; she hadn't expected the attacker to be aiming for her. After all, bumping into people on the road was common, and the girl's attire hadn't caught her attention. If not for the pain in her abdomen, she wouldn't have believed she had been stabbed.

"Your Highness, you must be more careful from now on. Please don't let anyone get close to you. This servant was truly terrified this time. If something were to happen to you, I wouldn't know how to explain it to the Saint Lord and the Yao Clan."

Xiaoli's eyes welled up again, she hadn't shed many tears these days.

Feng Ling Xi patted her head, his eyes full of apology, and said softly, "I'll be more careful next time. This time, I really didn't expect to be attacked."

“Your Highness should know how many people want your life, so you should be more careful…” Xiaoli said, then lowered her head and said remorsefully, “Actually, it’s my fault. I shouldn’t be so lax, and I shouldn’t be this far away from Your Highness.”

Speaking of this, Feng Lingxi thought of Dugu Cheng standing beside her. He should feel more self-blame and wouldn't have expected such a thing to happen, would he

After all, they hadn't expected him to commit such a crime under his very nose.

It's not your fault, and it's not anyone else's fault either. A loss teaches a lesson, next time we just need to be more careful.

“My Queen, there can’t be another time like this. The King was so frightened that his soul nearly left him. You have no idea how remorseful he is. I saw the redness in the King's eyes, it pained me. Several times, I even saw him sitting by your bedside weeping.”

Feng Lingxi heard this, her heart ached even more.

She knew it would probably happen, but this time she was truly unprepared.

But luckily, that divine physician came to the rescue.

Xiao Li wiped the tears from the corner of her eyes and, looking at the empress's sympathetic gaze, managed to squeeze out a smile.

"Nevermind, it's good that the princess is alright."

Feng Lingxi hummed softly, leaning against her pillow as her thoughts drifted away.

She faintly remembered that after being stabbed, her consciousness didn't disappear. Dugu City held her and went to the doctor's office, asking the doctor to stop the bleeding for her. Before she fell into a coma, she saw Dugu City's eyes turn red with fear, and she saw the panic and fear in his eyes as he held her.

She knew, she wanted to fight to stay awake, but the injuries were too much for her to bear, and she fell into a coma.

During her coma, she could hear Du Gucheng's voice by her ear. Although she couldn't make out what he was saying, she could feel his fear, his helplessness, and his guilt.

"Your Highness, did you see the face of the person who tried to assassinate you at that time"

Dugu City stopped at the door of his room, hearing Xiaoli's question. The worried gaze of Ye Xi behind him fell on the King.

These days, the lord has been putting a lot of thought into finding out who tried to assassinate his wife. It's like searching for a needle in the sea; he can't find any clues. After attacking Lady Xi, the assailant vanished without a trace, as if they had never existed.

"No."

Feng Lingxi seriously recalled, “When she bumped into me, I instinctively lowered my head, and she was also looking down. She pushed me aside and left, so Dugu Cheng probably didn't react when he was touching me.”

That's exactly why people run away.

"If you can't imagine it, don't think about it."

Dugu Cheng walked in and saw Xi'er had woken up. He quickly stepped forward and looked at her face, which was slightly pale. He hurriedly said, "How are you feeling today I heard that the Empress came. Did she do anything to you"

Feng Lingxi smiled and shook her head. "Even in this state, she'd still be able to do this to me. She said she came here to see me and bring me supplements."

"No, Your Majesty came here to inquire about the whereabouts of that divine doctor."

Little Li tried to interject, but was immediately intimidated by the Queen's gaze.

Dugu Cheng glanced at Xiaoli, "You go down first and get some food for Xi'er."

Xiao Li stepped out of the room and saw Ye Xi standing outside the door. She hurriedly asked, "Did Your Highness find the assassin who tried to kill the princess"

"No, not a trace, just like Shu Taifei."

"How is this possible" Xiaoli frowned, "Since you did it, there would naturally be traces left behind. Why is there no sign of them"

Ye Xi looked at Xiao Li's slightly furrowed brows, "Indeed."

Xiaoli glanced at Yexi, seeing that he didn't look like he was lying. The words she had on the tip of her tongue were swallowed back down. She decided to ask the Yao people for help instead. Both Yexi and the King were the same; they wouldn't give her a straight answer.

Seeing Xiao Li about to leave, Ye Xi hurried forward and stopped her, "About the assassination of the Princess, don't go to the Yao people for help. The Prince said he would handle it."

Xiao Li responded and walked, thinking about Ye Xi's words. She always felt something was wrong here, but she couldn't figure out what it was.

Inside the room

Feng Lingxi was a little flustered by Dugu City's gaze, "What are you looking at me for Is there something dirty on my face"

Dugu Cheng shook his head, reaching out to gently caress her face. The worry in his eyes made Feng Lingxi's heart ache. Grasping his hand, she softly said, "I'm really fine, don't worry."

Dugu Cheng held her hand tightly, watching as she was unharmed. He was truly content.

When he saw her stabbed and unconscious, his heart felt like it was about to suffocate. It was as if he was back when he received the news of her fall, where he completely broke down, unsure how to save her. He wished with all his might that he could take her pain for himself.

Feng Lingxi looked at his wet eyes, even though he didn't say a word, she could feel his reluctance and fear. These days, he had carefully guarded her side, whenever he had free time, he would stay by her, even sleeping with her hand in his, afraid that when he opened his eyes, she would be gone.

Feng Ling Xi only then realized, he was afraid, afraid of her disappearing, it was she who made Dugu Cheng lose his sense of security.

"Xier, do you know how much I wish I could take your pain upon myself"

"No."

Feng Lingxi covered his mouth and looked at his red eyes, "I'm not going to die so easily. Zhu will not die, he was just stabbed, he can't die."

"You're not allowed to speak like that."

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