Chapter 723: Chaos of the Jade >

inappropriate for you to come and see my mother's illness in person. It would be better to let a doctor attend to her."“What does it matter whether she’s the fourth princess or not Elder sister, you...獨孤城看著小璃下去，將手裏的粥端給她，“兮兒，這事本王已經派人在查了，有他們的行蹤會第一時間通知，你彆操心。” 這些天，兮兒為了砒霜救走獨孤修的事耿耿於懷，吃不好睡不好，讓他看著都心疼。

Du Gu Cheng watched Xiao Li go downstairs and brought the porridge in his hand to her, "Xi'er, this king has already sent people to investigate this matter. Once we have their whereabouts, we will inform you immediately. Don't worry." These days, Xi'er has been preoccupied with the incident of saving Du Gu Xiu from arsenic poisoning. She hasn't been eating or sleeping well, which made him feel heartache seeing her like that.

The Yao people's abilities in this area are faster than your investigation, and it's better for me to handle it than you.

Duke Gucheng was indeed the Fourth Prince. Since Duke Guxiu had been kidnapped, he had a responsibility to investigate who was behind it. However, if he went overboard, it might cause unnecessary misunderstandings. She was different; she could conduct her investigation in secret. Even if it was discovered, she would simply bite down on arsenic and refuse to let go. This way, it wouldn't be related to the Imperial Court at all.

"Have something to eat. You haven't been eating anything these past few days, and you seem down."

Feng Ling Xi took it and ate a few mouthfuls, when a knocking sound came from the door. Feng Ling Xi got up and walked over. Shi Si hurriedly reported, "Your Majesty, news has come from the capital city. It is said that the Empress has sent people to assassinate Your Majesty on the way back to the capital. Please be careful, Your Majesty."

"This storm doesn't want me to return to Beijing."

Feng Lingxi narrowed her eyes, "Fourteen, order the Yao clan people, every assassin sent out by Feng Yu Xi, not one left behind."

“Enough evidence must be found to completely eliminate her.”

Feng Lingxi clenched her fists, the killing intent in her eyes made Dugu City frown. When had it been, that Xi'er's eyes were shrouded in such killing intent It seemed that his actions still needed to be expedited.

"It's raining, I'm afraid we won't be able to go tomorrow."

Luo Li walked over, her hair with some water droplets, probably just came back from outside.

"It's so late, why are you out"

Luo Li raised an eyebrow and glanced at Dugu City beside her, "You think I'd want to A-Yan said he was hungry and didn't want to eat the food at this inn, so I went out to buy him something to eat."

Hearing Luo Li say that, Feng Ling Xi's face unexpectedly wore a smile that was worth savoring.

"You're really good to Li Wuyan. It's raining, cold, and late, yet you still bought him food."

He's in a bad mood, don't overthink it.

Luo Li gave him a glance. Although she followed them back to the capital, Li Wu Yan hardly spoke along the way. The grief of losing his mother was something no one could truly understand.

"It's only natural that you treat him well. He saved your life, after all."

Feng Lingxi looked at Luo Li's hand holding a bag, "Is this for me"

"I just bought some roasted chicken, want to try some"

Feng Lingxi took it, pulled Dugu City to the table and sat down, tore off a chicken leg and handed it to Dugu City, "It smells good, eat some."

Luo Li walked to their table and sat down, pouring a cup of wine for Dugu City. Her expression became serious.

"Just now my man sent word, the capital is quite chaotic now. Feng Aotian is almost here, he'll likely meet up with us in two days. You two need to be prepared. Not only that, Feng Yuxi also sent assassins, so I fear there will be a lot of trouble on your way back to the capital."

"Feng Aotiān comes if he wants, it has nothing to do with me. These people from the Wind and Rain Sunset Pavilion come in droves, kill as many as they want, I won't leave a single one."

Feng Ling Xi's eyes narrowed slightly, the killing intent beneath her beautiful gaze made Luo Li raise an eyebrow. "I think the same way," she said, "but don't be reckless yourself, just let Ying Wei handle it."

"Self-defense is necessary."

Feng Lingxi faintly said, the roasted chicken with porridge tasted quite good. This night snack did make her feel hungry.

"If this General Wind Aotian is truly granted the title of national hero, I fear that all the power in the capital will fall into the hands of the Wind family."

Dugu City looked at Feng Lingxi, "Xier, do you have any plans when you go back"

Feng Lingxi thought for a moment, then shook her head.

She had long since lost interest in the General's Mansion. As long as they didn't provoke her, she wouldn't trouble the Feng family. How Feng Aotian favored them was his business. As long as they didn't provoke her and Yu Mo, she could simply remove the General's Mansion from her sight.

But if Feng Aotian insisted on finding trouble, and Feng Yu Xi joined him to wreak havoc on her, then she wouldn't just let him butcher her.

"Sometimes I really wish I wasn't Feng Aotian's daughter."

Feng Lingxi chuckled self-deprecatingly, "I really don't know how my mother could fall in love with such a man. In this life, she truly doesn't deserve it."

Dugu Cheng comforted, "Love affairs are hard to judge. We shouldn't make any pronouncements about your mother and Feng Aotian's situation."

"To forsake such a clever and intelligent daughter, yet to follow the wicked machinations of another, your father truly is exceptional."

Luo Li got up and said, "I'm going back to rest. If I can't leave tomorrow, I'll stay here for two days and set off after cleaning up."

Feng Lingxi nodded and watched Lu Li leave before turning to Dugu Cheng and saying, "Do you think Feng Aotian's attitude towards me this time will be the same as it was when I left before"

"You killed Feng Yixuan. What do you think he would do to you"

Feng Lingxi curled her lips into a sneer, "I told him before, no matter what happens this time, I have to tell him about Feng Yixuan's death. It would be best if it killed him with anger."

A slightly resentful tone made Dugu City's heart ache. Xi'er was also the daughter of Feng Aotian, but this Feng Aotian really didn't know why he just didn't understand Xi'er's good qualities. Just like Yu Mo, in every way, they were better than Feng Yixuan, but they still couldn't catch his eye.

Ten days into February, it rained and the wind howled. The weather was cold, damp, and gloomy. Though better than in the depths of winter, this dampness made everyone prone to illness. Maybe I caught a chill during the night, but Feng Ling Xi came down with a fever. Despite taking medicine and soaking in two large tubs of herbal remedies, she still felt unwell.

Feng Lingxi still values her own body very much. Since the miscarriage, she has been adjusting her body whenever she feels unwell because she cannot afford to fall ill and give those with ulterior motives an opportunity.

After being sick for two days, Feng Aotian's large group arrived. This time, Feng Aotian was truly imposing, much more so than before. He carried himself with an air of authority, and one would think that this national general had already been officially appointed.

The inn was surrounded by his men. When Feng Lingxi and Dugu Cheng saw him, Feng Ao bowed to Dugu Cheng but did not bow to her, treating her with the same indifference as before.

After some pleasantries, Feng Aotian turned his attention to the kidnapping of Dugu Xiu. He inquired about it seriously, his stern demeanor making Feng Lingxi feel a little uncomfortable.

"Fourth King, Sixth King's whereabouts are still without a trace"

Dugu City's face was cold as he said, "This matter still has to rely on General Feng to lead people to investigate clearly. Although the sixth brother colluded with the Dan Liao tribe, he is also a prince after all. This king wanted to bring him back and let the emperor deal with him, but I didn't expect this to happen."

"Does the Fourth Lord know who those assassins who took the Sixth Lord are", he would ensure her safety.He wants to give Xi'er the life she desires, no matter what kind of life it is, he will follow her and search for it together.Even as he increasingly veered off course fro...