Chapter 157: Palace Change

serving of protection. Rain or shine, even if you kill me today, you won't get what you want. I advise you, be a human being, stay clear-headed, and know your own worth. You'll live a less tiring life..."Your Majesty is overthinking. I'm only reminding you not to let the matter of the Crown Princess involve yourself in trouble."

Dugu Cheng's eyes lit up, and he hurriedly leaned closer to her face. "Na Xia'er, is this for the sake of this king"

Feng Lingxi withdrew her gaze. She wasn't a heartless person, she could see what he had done for her this past period, and she didn't want him to be targeted by the prince.

“How is the Emperor doing Has there been any improvement”

Feng Lingxi diverted the topic. Although Duguo Cheng was a little disappointed, he felt much more relieved in his heart. Xi'er's response to his feelings had always been like this; when pressed for an answer, she would evade it.

"Father has taken the medicine as you instructed. The Empress hasn't suspected anything about Father, and due to Mother-in-law’s situation, she has started to doubt your medical skills. Therefore, when you treat the Emperor, the Empress doesn't take it seriously. Your mother is also fine."

"That's fine."

This time, with my mother's death, I believe the Empress wouldn't care so much about her medical skills. She'll just continue secretly, and Father's illness will also recover.

"By the way, what did Zhang Gongzi's letter to you say"

Feng Lingxi delivered the letter to him. After reading it, Dugu Cheng looked puzzled, “Why would his mother-in-law do this”

"I don't know, maybe she was heartbroken and wanted to leave the General's Mansion."

Her mother's letter only said that she was extremely disappointed in her father, faked her death and left the General's Mansion, promising to find her later, and urged her to live well with Dugu City. She didn't want her to worry about her.

"Speaking of which, how would the mother-in-law have known Dr. Zhang And this whole feigning death thing, it seems like the mother-in-law and Dr. Zhang had already planned it out…"

Before Dugu City could finish his words, he saw Feng Lingxi's gaze and explained, "Xier, this king only thought this matter was a bit strange, there was no ill intent."

Fei Ling xi shook her head, "I don't know. I moved out before I got better and have no idea what happened to my mother."

She felt that her mother was hiding many things from her, but until now, she didn't know what exactly. She understood everything Du Gu Cheng said, but what could she do Her mother wouldn't say anything, and she had no way to investigate. Besides, in front of outsiders, her mother was already dead.

"Keep this letter safe."

Dugu Cheng returned her letter, Feng Lingxi received the letter and felt a little tired.

These days I want to have a good rest and properly attend the Empress's birthday.

Dugu Cheng watched her go to rest, closed the door for her, and told Xiao Li to take good care of her before leaving the palace.

Perhaps because of Zhang's death, the empress had been behaving peacefully towards Feng Lingxi for several days. The Crown Princess hadn't gone to the Fourth Prince's Mansion since that day, and Feng Linglong had also become obedient. The Empress's birthday was approaching, and the wives of officials from all over the court were preparing to shine brightly on the Empress's birthday, hoping to change their lives.

Feng Lingxi rested for several days, and her spirits were much better. She was back to normal.

"Your Highness, the General's Mansion has sent a message saying that the General has elevated Mrs. Zhao to the status of mistress and Miss Third's identity has changed from illegitimate daughter to legitimate daughter. This time, she will attend the Empress's birthday celebration as the legitimate daughter of the General's Mansion."

Upon hearing this news, Xiaoli hurriedly told the Queen.

Feng Lingxi heard this news, although he had once guessed that when his mother left, she would let Zhao become the wife of the General's mansion, but he didn't expect it to come so soon.

Her mother had made her prepare for the winds and rains of Zhao, it seemed she knew something they didn't.

"Who he wants to take as his wife is his business, anyway my mother is gone, and this General's Mansion has nothing to do with me anymore."

Xiaoli angrily said, “It’s only been seven days since Madam passed away, and the General has already promoted the third concubine to the position of wife. It’s too much!”

"Otherwise, how could he find a suitable husband for Feng Yu Xi"

Perhaps she had the worst time at the Empress's birthday banquet this time.

"Feng Yu Xi and Zhao Shi, she won't be enemies with them for now. But Feng Linglong's side... I'm afraid it will be difficult to deal with."

"Your Highness, you must be careful and guard yourself. The maidservant worries that the Third Miss, having become the legitimate daughter, might pose a threat to Your Highness."

This person is hard to read, this princess was so kind to their mother and daughter, in the end, the third concubine actually replaced the wife's position. She listened and felt angry, let alone the princess.

Feng Lingxi said softly, "Xiao Li, think about it. Feng Yuxi became the legitimate daughter, although she is very glamorous, but don't forget, Feng Linglong and Feng Lingyu are both daughters of concubines. The two of them are not easy to mess with. Feng Yuxi has flown up the branch and become a phoenix. If Feng Linglong can just accept defeat and let things go, we will just watch."

Xiao Li suddenly realized, her face filled with joy, “How could I have not thought of this With the Third Miss now a legitimate daughter, how could the Second and eldest Misses swallow this If the Third Miss wants to shine at the Empress' banquet, the eldest sister will definitely not allow it.”

Feng Ling Xi responded, but she was afraid that Feng Ling Long would join forces with Feng Yu Xi to deal with her.

I guess she shouldn't be envious to this extent yet, right

Xiaoli saw the glint in the Queen's eyes, a beautiful woman like her, but always so preoccupied. Looking at her, Xiaoli felt heartache.

"Your Highness, if Madam were aware of this from below, she wouldn't want Miss to be constantly frowning."

Feng Lingxi replied, “I understand.”

"Your Highness, I dare to ask you a question, do you plan to continue living with the Prince"

Feng Lingxi put down what she was doing and looked at Xiaoli's curious eyes, "Why did you suddenly ask that"

Xiao Li bit her lip, "The servant girl has seen everything that happened to the Princess and the Royal Prince this time. In fact, the Princess has long accepted the Royal Prince in her heart, but the servant girl doesn't understand why the Princess doesn't confess to the Royal Prince."

Windling glanced at her, saying softly, “In this situation, the more favorable Du Gucheng is to me, the tighter those people will watch. If I also act affectionately with him, what do you think they would do Being like this with him is actually quite good. At least it avoids a lot of unnecessary trouble.”

"Is what the Princess said about the Crown Princess"

Xiao Li saw that the princess did not speak, and she said nothing more.

"Come with me on a trip outside the manor, I want to stroll through the marketplace."

Feng Lingxi got up, Xiaoli hurriedly followed, the two left the house and went to the market.

Everything she did was now under scrutiny. She wasn't sure if it was the Empress's people, but whoever they were, all she could do now was remain calm, just like before, keeping a certain distance from Dugu City.

Fenyi Hall

The Empress heard the news that Feng Ling Xi had left the palace, her beautiful eyes slightly raised as she looked at the Crown Princess sitting beside her.

"These days, you haven't been going to the Fourth Prince's Mansion. Aren't you worried that Feng Lingxi will perform some kind of program at the time and outshine you as the Crown Princess"

Princess Zhao Ran was about to speak when Feng Linglong, standing beside her, laughed and said, "Your Majesty Empress, my younger sister is somewhat simple. She suffered a severe fever when she was five years old and remained mentally impaired for over ten years. She's not skilled in music, calligraphy, painting, or poetry. Even her own mother wouldn't entrust her with treatment. How could she be compared to the Crown Princess"ure, so Feng Ling Xi enjoyed it.Feng Ling Xi raised her beautiful eyes slightly, a look of impatience on her face."How did you get here again"Looking at the thick snow outside, Feng Lingxi shivered an...