Chapter 205: Palace Change 49

to the Fourth Prince's Residence."Feng Lingxi, hearing that Dugu City had returned, was eager to return. Looking at Empress Cen's slightly furrowed brows, she reminded her, "Empress Dowager, you still...Feng Lingxi saw that he didn't speak, so she reached out and lightly tapped his forehead with her finger. "Jealousy makes people ugly, Your Highness might as well put away your thoughts and listen to me finish speaking."

"Xier, do you say that this king is ugly"

獨孤城氣得想吐血，看著風淩兮眼神中的蔑視，鬱悶到極點。 獨孤城 was so angry he wanted to spit blood. Looking at the disdain in Feng Lingxi's eyes, he was incredibly depressed.

"My lord, don't sit down just yet. This kind of impulsive action isn't like you."

"Xi'er."

Feng Ling Xi stood up, her eyes gradually turning cold. "If Your Highness cannot calm your emotions, then wait until Your Highness has vented your anger before coming to find me."

Saying that, Feng Lingxi was about to leave. Dugu City hurriedly grabbed her hand, "Xi'er, don't go, this king wants to hear what you have to say."

"Xiao Li, go get some cold water for the Lord to wash his face and cool down."

Du Gu Cheng was completely deflated by her words. When he saw Xi'er, his usual domineering aura seemed to disappear entirely, and he didn't even show any signs of jealousy.

"Xier, you say."

Dugu Cheng pulled Feng Ling Xi's hand and made her sit down. "Although the Crown Prince is my elder brother, it's normal for me to be jealous of him holding your hand like this. If another woman held my hand, would you not be jealous"

Feng Lingxi glanced at him, "What's so good about this vinegar This Dugu Yan came here obviously for Zixing. Do you really think those words of his were sincere"

Even though he was a battle-hardened war god, he couldn't even see through this.

But he was holding your hand, Xi'er, and you didn't resist.

Dugu Cheng's resentful accusation, looking at Xi'er's indifferent eyes, he truly doubted, did she still have a little fantasy about Dugu Cheng

Wind Ling Xi's eyes turned cold, "Your Highness, sometimes what you see isn't necessarily the truth. If Your Highness continues to be jealous, then I will leave."

"Tell me about Zi Xing."

Dugu City instantly changed his expression, grabbing her hand, "This king won't mention him anymore."

"I have no such thoughts for him, Your Highness need not worry about it."

"This King knows."

Xi'er explained that this showed she still cared about him. Although Dugu Cheng had been a little uncomfortable before, now, because of Xi'er's words, he felt much more at ease.

"The Purple Star was something my mother had placed with Imperial Consort, and after Imperial Consort returned it to me, I examined it carefully but couldn't see anything amiss."

Feng Lingxi finished speaking and took the necklace from her neck, handing it to Dugu City. Dugu City took it and scrutinized the purple crystal pendant, his eyes filled with confusion, "This doesn't seem out of place at all. This kind of purple crystal is indeed rare, but I can't see any mystery."

"I agree."

Dugu Cheng checked carefully, but still found nothing amiss on the pendant. He returned Zi Xing to Feng Lingxi and said, "You should keep this well, so that no one notices it."

Feng Ling Xi put on the purple star, "This is just as ordinary an ornament when worn around the neck, not flashy or eye-catching. Mother entrusted this purple star to her mother for safekeeping, indicating a deep friendship between them. Yet, her mother remains unaware of the significance of the purple star. I think, on this expedition, I must find my mother."

"Xier, perhaps this purple star is nothing special at all. Perhaps the Empress simply likes its color and finds it a nice adornment..."

"Impossible, the palace has all sorts of treasures and rarities. How could the Empress care about a Purple Star This Purple Star must be related to my mother."

She still doesn't understand why her stepmother stayed at the General's Mansion for so long. Was it really because she had feelings for her father, or was there something else going on

"Are you saying that this Purple Star might be hiding your mother's identity"

Dugu Cheng pinched his chin, a thoughtful expression that made Feng Lingxi feel puzzled.

"Dugu City, you've been through a hundred battles, you wouldn't have failed to think of this, would you"

"I didn't expect that at all."

Dugu Cheng smiled sheepishly, looking at Xi'er's suspicious eyes. He reached out and took her hand, his voice a little aggrieved, "Just now my heart was so sour, I didn't have time to think about these things seriously. Now that Xi'er says this, this king also feels very likely."

Feng Lingxi drew back her hand and gave him a withering look.

"What a condescending tone."

Although he said it carelessly, Feng Lingxi's heart felt sweet because of it.

But due to what I had said before, I was unwilling to reveal it.

Dugu Cheng wore a doting expression, watching Feng Lingxi dodge his gaze, the smile on his lips deepened.

"This time on my expedition, I will take you with me to find your mother-in-law. I will definitely help you get to the bottom of this."

"You do your thing, I can figure it out myself."

Dugu City got up and glanced outside, "This won't do. If this king can't even do anything for you, wouldn't that be a laughingstock Come on, let's go back to the room."

"What are you going back to the room for"

Feng Lingxi furrowed her brows, and Dugu Cheng pulled her hand, "Naturally pack your belongings. Could it be that you want this king to do something to you"

He did want to, but Xi'er got her period this month, so there was nothing she could do.

"I can walk on my own..."

"No way, why can he hold your hand but I can't I want to hold your hand too!"

When Dugu City was jealous, he wouldn't just let it go. Feng Lingxi watched him holding her hand, fingers intertwined, what was this like a child playing tantrums

It's said that she was packing up, but there wasn't really much to pack. The most important thing was Feng Lingxi's own concocted pills and powder medicine. Tomorrow was the day of departure for the expedition, so Feng Lingxi packed everything up and moved it onto the carriage. Because she was following Dugu Cheng on the expedition, the emperor had specially arranged a carriage for her, allowing her to join as a military physician. In addition to that, being the Fourth Princess Consort, there wasn't much objection from the soldiers about Feng Lingxi joining the expedition.

The next morning, Feng Lingxi took Xiao Li and Pi Xiang onto the carriage. Before leaving, Feng Aotian brought Zhao Shi and Feng Yuxi to see them off. Feng Lingxi saw Feng Yuxi, who had become a legitimate daughter, her demeanor was graceful and elegant, gentle and virtuous, just like a lady from a prominent family.

"Fourth Royal Princess, please be careful during this expedition. I'll be waiting for you to return home." Feng Yu Xi pulled Feng Ling Xi's hand, her smile making Feng Ling Xi dislike it. In the past, Feng Yu Xi always had an air of determination, even when she angered you. But now, she only gave Feng Ling Xi a feeling of false pretense.

"Thank you, Third Sister. Please take care of yourself too."

As the wind and rain howled in response, Feng Yu turned to give the carriage a glance. "It's getting late, Fourth Royal Consort. Please depart soon; I wouldn't want to keep you."

Take care.

Feng Lingxi turned to mount the carriage when Feng Aotien called out to her.

"Xier, father would like to have a few words with you alone. Would that be convenient"

Feng Lingxi glanced at Zhao Shi and Feng Yuxi, then spoke alone, not even wanting to tell them

"This time you're going on an expedition, Father can't go with you. There are some things Father wants to say to you."

Zhao Shi stepped forward and pulled Feng Aotian, "General, the Fourth Princess will take good care of herself, you just..."

"Follow me.", with no attempt at concealment."Your Majesty, once the Empress ascends to the throne, even for a single day, the established protocols must remain unchanged."Feng Lingxi's words made Empress Cen's f...