Chapter 839: Falling Frost Flower 29

"Feng Lingxi entered with a bowl of lotus seed soup. Upon seeing Feng Lingxi, the eunuchs and maidservants in the imperial court bowed respectfully before retiring to the side. They knew better than t...Zhang Mamā conveyed the Empress Dowager's meaning to Dugu Yan. Lan Fei learned of this and sent someone to notify King Pingbei.

This caused quite a stir, both within the palace and outside of it. After all, Feng Lingxi had never returned to her family home since marrying into the Fourth Prince's Mansion. This time, she was staying for several days. What could be her purpose It was impossible not to speculate.

Feng Lingxi had no way of knowing how her trip back to her mother's home was being spread outside. Outside, people were buzzing about it. At the General's Mansion, she was playing with Feng Cangkai and Feng Yumo like a three-year-old child. The news spreading from the General's Mansion had even shocked the onlookers outside.

Thus, the streets and alleys of this capital city buzzed with the most lively topic during tea breaks and after meals: the reason for Feng Lingxi's return to her natal home.

Feng Lingxi and Feng Cangkai were playing chess and drinking tea in the General's Mansion when it was time for dinner. They only saw Zhao Shi coming to call them for a meal, and Feng Lingxi finally looked at her directly. Since Yu Xi became empress, Zhao Shi had become more like a proper mistress.

Her behavior and dress were increasingly befitting of her position as a madam.

"Grandpa, what has the Wind General been busy with lately"

Feng Lingxi couldn't help but ask, Zhao Shi's body stiffened visibly, and she looked at Feng Lingxi with a hint of curiosity, wondering why she suddenly asked about Feng Aotian.

"As for putting down the bandits, there's been a lot of unrest outside the city lately. It would be best to have him handle it and keep him busy, rather than letting him idle about in the mansion."

Feng Cangkai was very reluctant to mention Feng Aotian. He was very disappointed in his son.

"It's been hard work, you know. To be at your age and still have to fight bandits, unable to enjoy your retirement at home."

"How old are you, and can you still handle it"

Feng Cangkai's words carried a double meaning, causing Zhao Shi's face to pale instantly.

"Grandpa, let's not talk about him anymore. There's something I want to tell you. I've recently researched a very useful medicine. I'll show it to you after we finish our meal."

What's fun about medicine

Feng Lingxi smiled with her eyes narrowed, "Grandpa doesn't know the fun of this medicine. I'll tell you slowly later, it's so much fun. These days I'm at home, I also want Grandpa to let Yu Mo accompany me for a walk in the back mountain."

Feng Cangkai frowned, "After all that talk, you want to go to the back mountain to gather medicine"

Feng Lingxi nodded hastily, her eyes catching sight of Zhao shi's busy figure. Her ears perked up almost immediately, listening intently. This fish was finally hooked!

"No, you can't just go buy any medicinal herbs. You have to climb the mountain to collect them! What if you encounter danger"

Feng Yu Mo acted cutely, holding onto Feng Cang Kai's arm. "Grandpa, I'll be careful, besides, there are many medicinal herbs in the back mountains of our house. It would be a waste to let them go to waste like this. Our General's Mansion isn't very wealthy, so let me go pick some herbs."

"Grandpa, if my sister wants to go, then let her go. I'll accompany her and make sure she's safe."

Feng Yu Mo opened her mouth, Feng Ling Xi readily nodded in agreement, Feng Cang Kai raised an eyebrow, still refusing.

Zhao whispered from the side, "Sir, if the Fourth Princess wishes to go, let her go. This back mountain belongs to our family, nothing will happen."

"Of course, what danger could there be on our own back mountain"

Feng Lingxi winked at Feng Yu Mo, gesturing for him to speak up.

"Grandpa, for the rare occasion that your sister is back, why not just agree to her request"

Feng Cangkai looked at Feng Lingxi, his old face drawn long. He glared at her with displeasure, "You, you, only know about medicine! You come back and don't even remember to spend more time with Grandpa, you just know how to collect herbs."

"Grandpa, could I stay at the mansion and spend a few more days with you"

That's about right.

Feng Cangkai's face finally looked a little better.

Zhao shi watched the interaction between Feng Ling Xi and Feng Cang Kai, hurriedly adjusting the atmosphere, "Old Master, it's rare for the Fourth Princess to return to the mansion, these are all dishes she loves to eat."

Feng Cangkai hummed in response, his attitude towards Zhao shi was clearly cold, but Zhao shi still accompanied her with a smile, doing what a daughter-in-law should do.

"Grandpa, when my mother comes back next time, is there a place for her to stay"

Feng Lingxi looked at Zhao Shi, her eyes filled with a smile. "I remember last time Madam said that my mother's courtyard was left for her, and I believe there is still a place to live, right"

Zhao's face flushed red and then pale, this Yao Wan Ying's courtyard had long since become hers.

"That's natural."

Zhao smiled stiffly, "I'll have someone clean it tomorrow, and I'll keep it tidy every day, waiting for my sister to come back."

Feng Lingxi smiled slightly at Zhao Shi, "Madam is truly virtuous and elegant. It's no wonder General Feng likes her so much."

"The Fourth Princess has overrated herself."

Zhao Shi couldn't eat this meal anymore. She felt like there was something stuck in her throat, and she couldn't swallow.

Today Feng Lingxi's words were really strange, I didn't understand at all what she wanted to do She said she wouldn't return to the General's Mansion, but now she wants to stay at the General's Mansion for a few days. Before, she said Yao Wan'ying would not come back, but now she says she wants her courtyard.

Zhao's forehead was slick with sweat. Looking at Feng Lingxi, the smile in her eyes made her heart ache with a strange feeling.

After the meal, Feng Lingxi ate with a happy heart. Zhao Shi, however, didn't eat a single bite, just watching Feng Lingxi eat.

"Grandpa, can you play chess with me later I don't want to sleep."

Feng Lingxi acted coquettishly, holding onto Feng Cangkai's arm. She watched Zhao Shi, who was carrying fruits, approach them. Was she really going to monitor her every move

"Xier can do whatever she wants, Grandpa will accompany her to play chess all night tonight. This old bone can hold up, as long as Xier is happy."

Feng Yu Mo was unhappy, looking at Feng Ling Xi's smile on her face, "Grandpa, you are so partial. You can accompany your sister all night, but not me"

"While you're staying here, Xi'er rarely gets a chance to come back. With you at the mansion, what did grandpa not accompany you with"

Feng Yu Mo pursed her lips, and seeing Feng Ling Xi laugh so happily, she felt very pleased. It had been a long time since she had seen Feng Yu Mo this happy.

"Grandpa, since we're all going to be up anyway, how about I play something fun with you guys this evening"

Feng Lingxi blinked her eyes with a playful glint, the charming and lively look in her eyes almost made Zhao Shi's ears perk up, she desperately wanted to know what they were saying.

"You little brat, don't you want to wear me out, this old bones of mine"

Feng Lingxi's beautiful eyes swept over Zhao Shi beside her, "Grandfather, Xi'er just wants to make up for Grandfather. If Grandfather is tired, please rest early."

"It's only two more games of chess, could it possibly kill me I'll have the kitchen make some soup in a while, bird's nest and all that. The girl is too thin, she needs to be nourished." Feng Cangkai spoke, although he didn't mention her by name, Zhao shi replied obediently.

Yes.

"Right, madam."

Feng Lingxi took out a box and handed it to Zhao Shi, “This is a medicinal herb I just got. Tonight I'm going to play chess with grandpa, you help me keep it safe, and give it back to me tomorrow.”

Zhao looked at the box in confusion, puzzled and asked, "Fourth Royal Consort, why are you asking me to keep this"

"I'm afraid I'll forget, Xiaoli is not free tonight." not inside" Feng Lingxi's eyes were fixed on the entrance of the hall. The head palace maid hurriedly said, "Fourth Princess, the Empress has instructed that she will see no one. I hope the Fourth Pr...