Chapter 622 Conspiracy 108

adn't summoned Feng Lingxi into the palace. As she had said, she was to recuperate at home and prepare for the banquet hosted by the envoys from the Western Regions. It would be held on the eighth day...Feng Lingxi also felt strange. If they truly wanted to kill General Sun, they could have just killed him directly. Why would they let him escape

"Xiao Li, when you saw General Sun, did you see the snowballs rolling down from the mountain"

Xiao Li recalled carefully, shaking her head quickly, "No, when we saw him, he was already showing two feet. We pulled him out of the snow."

"It seems they are very certain that the snowball hit General Sun, and they believe that being covered in snow will freeze him to death. Or perhaps they hadn't had a chance to finish him off before you interrupted them, forcing them to retreat."

Feng Lingxi analyzed, “General Sun’s wounds haven’t clotted yet. The blood you brought back was from half an hour ago, so it’s possible that after being hit by the snowball, they didn’t find General Sun immediately and were still searching when you arrived.”

"Your Majesty, you speak as if you have seen it with your own eyes."

Xiaoli's eyes were full of admiration. The princess's analysis was thorough, as if she had been there herself.

Feng Lingxi shook her head, oblivious to Xiaoli's flattery.

She rested her chin in her hand, thoughtfully envisioning the possibilities, and painting a picture that most closely aligned with her own assessment.

Luo Li said there were no pursuers nearby, the assassin who killed General Sun came from Linxi County and had not been discovered by Luo Li's people. Or perhaps, Luo Li knew about these people's existence but intentionally chose not to tell them

It seems like I still need to ask Luo Li and hear his explanation.

"General Sun, has nothing happened in Xixian County"

General Sun hurriedly said, "Your Highness, please rest assured. This general has followed the instructions of His Royal Highness and Your Highness, each performing their duties diligently. There have been no conflicts, and the tribes on the border dare not cause us trouble."

Wind Ling let out a breath of relief, “That's good.”

If they had known earlier, Yu Mo and Ye Xi wouldn't have rushed over. They were even bringing along A Man, who would definitely go to the cliff as soon as he returned to look for his mother. Hopefully, she would run into trouble and be found by the Yao clan members.

"Your Highness, what brings you here It's almost the New Year. Was the Emperor banished you to the border..."

"No, I have to go back to Yaozu. My mother had an accident."

Feng Lingxi told General Sun frankly that he had promoted him himself and that he was trustworthy.

“I heard about this recently. The Yao tribe appeared in Linxi County a while ago. While I was patrolling, I overheard people discussing that there was some kind of internal strife within the Yao tribe. They were too wary of me and didn't let me hear everything.”

"As long as Linxi County is fine, I can also breathe a sigh of relief."

Otherwise, if she has too much on her plate, she will really break down.

General Sun saw Feng Lingxi and felt a surge of energy. Though his injuries were serious, he was a seasoned warrior who had endured much hardship on the battlefield. Feng Lingxi was impressed by his resilience. After treating his wounds, General Sun rested for an hour and was able to move around on his own.

Dugu City woke up to find Feng Lingxi wasn't on the bed. He got up, freshened up, and went next door. Hearing the conversation inside, Dugu City walked in. He didn't know what he said, but Feng Lingxi still had a smile on her face. When she saw Dugu City, Feng Lingxi felt caught. She hurriedly put away her smile.

"I have met the Prince."

General Sun wanted to kneel, but Dugu City raised his hand. "General Sun, you don't need to be so polite."

"How did you wake up so early"

Feng Lingxi was a little uneasy. She hadn't slept well all night and got up early, afraid that Dugu City would say something to her.

As expected, Dugu Cheng looked at Feng Lingxi's flustered eyes and said with a hint of reproach, "You seem energetic. You didn't sleep much all night, yet you woke up so early."

"I couldn't sleep, so I came to take a look. Besides, I'll probably want to sleep in a little while anyway."

The weather outside definitely wouldn't allow for traveling, even if she were determined to make the journey, she could sleep on the carriage. Dugu was really overthinking things.

"Your Highness, please forgive me. It is all my fault. The Princess was also worried about my injuries and came early to see them."

As soon as General Sun finished speaking, he felt the chill radiating from the Prince become even colder.

Xiao Li secretly broke out in a cold sweat for General Sun. It's perfectly fine for a married couple to flirt! General Sun should just pretend not to hear anything, but he insisted on explaining himself. After following the king for so long, doesn't he know how jealous and possessive that man is

"Dugu City, did you hear what I just said to General Sun There's nothing wrong in Linxi County. Someone falsely spread your orders to make General Sun return to the capital."

"I heard all of that."

Feng Lingxi grew serious, "Then you tell me, who could this person be, and what is their purpose"

"How many days did General Sun take to return from Linxi County"

Today is the fifth day.

Feng Lingxi raised an eyebrow, "Five days You're riding too fast, aren't you"

General Sun glanced at Dugu City and replied in a low voice, "The last general was worried about the safety of Your Highness, so he hurried back to the capital on horseback."

Five days, indeed, is a very fast speed, almost like horses being constantly changed.

"It seems like just a few days after we left, someone started plotting against us."

Dugu Cheng's handsome brows twitched slightly. They had been here for the third day, Was the other party not expecting to meet them here, or was it intentional

"Ever since we left the capital, someone has been keeping an eye on us. General Sun, you promoted him, bringing him out now probably means he's targeting you."

獨孤城看著風淩兮的眼神滿是擔憂，不知道她會不會是想從孫將軍那裡獲取炸藥配方的。畢竟，除了兮兒以外，孫將軍對炸藥最為瞭解。

He was recalled to the capital, ambushed along the way. They didn't kill him, meaning they wanted to capture General Sun alive. Their purpose was becoming increasingly clear.

"This King understands, the other party does not truly want to kill him, but wants to capture General Sun alive."

"What shall we do with the captured general"

General Sun was at a loss, while Dugu Cheng's eyes turned cold. "Why would I use my name to have you return to the capital and be captured Who is in the capital, and who knows your worth"

"Dugu Xiu!"

Feng Lingxi affirmed, seeing Dugu City nod, Feng Lingxi's doubts in her heart were all resolved.

"You mean Dugu Xiu wants the secret from General Sun"

Dugu City nodded, "He's in the capital now. Along the way, he hijacked General Sun. As long as it's kept secret, who would go to check on General Sun's whereabouts"

“How could we not investigate”

Feng Lingxi raised an eyebrow, but Duguo City shook his head. "If we find a body on the way that matches General Sun's build and appearance, but with completely destroyed features, how would you be sure, Xier"

"Dissect it." Feng Lingxi answered seriously. Dugu Cheng frowned, looking at Feng Lingxi with increasingly complex eyes.

"What if the body has decayed after so long"

Dugu Cheng said that Feng Lingxi was quite troubled, "What you mean is that they want to completely erase all the evidence."

Of course, otherwise do you think they'd wait around to leave evidence for you to find filled with worry."Relax, I know what I'm doing. Take care of yourself and don't worry about the rest."Xiaoli still wanted to say something, but Feng Lingxi instructed her to rest well and have Shi S...