Chapter 242: Palace Change 86

much freer. If you knew what happened to me in less than a year, I don't think you would envy me."Tian Xiaomi raised an eyebrow. Feng Ling Xi spoke slowly, recounting to her everything that had happen..."Well, what is it"

Feng Lingxi looked at Dugu City with a serious expression. She wanted to see what he would say to her.

“Feng Yu Xi got into trouble and was driven out of the palace.”

"Conspiracy."

Feng Lingxi narrowed her eyes and affirmed, "At this critical juncture, Feng Yu Xi leaving the palace means there's definitely a conspiracy. This is probably aimed at me." She knew the schemes within the palace well; they wanted to deceive her, but it wouldn't be that easy.

"Xi'er's meaning is, this is Dugu Yan's scheme"

"It wasn't Dugu Yan, nor was it the Empress Dowager. Besides them two, who else could it be"

Dugu Cheng looked at the coldness in her eyes, grabbed her hand, and said softly, "Xi'er, this king knows you are intelligent and capable, but Feng Yuxi and your relationship are still quite good. This king is worried that you will believe her soft words."

"You're overthinking it, I'm not stupid enough to be used without knowing."

Feng Lingxi's eyes flashed with a hint of coldness, "She Feng Yuxi could rise from a concubine's daughter to become a legitimate daughter, and even dare to compete with Feng Linglong for men. You say she has no scheming Who would believe it" Before this, she might have truly not seen through her methods, but the events that followed truly made her see with new eyes. If Feng Yuxi were truly ruthless, Feng Linglong wouldn't be a match for her either.

"As long as Xi'er understands, Your Highness is also worried that she will appear before you at that time and use emotional words to sway your thoughts."

"Aren't we all here for Zi Xing Since she's willing to come, I might as well play along. It'll be a way to pass the time."

Since leaving the capital city, she hadn't sparred with them for a long time. She really missed the feeling of competing with them.

"It seems I was overthinking things. There's no need to worry at all."

Dugu Cheng's voice was filled with dejection. He thought this matter would surprise her, but she saw through it at a glance. It was really boring.

"However, Feng Yu Xi must have come prepared. We need to be careful this time."

May the wind and rain not bring her too many surprises.

Du Gu Cheng responded, looking at the worry in her eyes. He pulled her up, "Come on, let's go for a walk with me. Staying cooped up in the room all day will make you sick even if you're healthy."

Before gunpowder was invented, you weren't worried that I couldn't make it. What mood would I be in to go out and play

Feng Lingxi stole a glance at him, seeing the smile on his face, she whispered, "Dugu City, do you really believe I can do it"

If you can do it, do it. If not, forget it.

獨孤城 took her hand, mounted his horse, and embraced her waist. In her ear, he softly said, “I don't want Xi’er to be too busy, to delay the children you and I desire.”

Feng Lingxi's body stiffened slightly. How did the conversation turn to children again

"It's not a good time to have children now, and besides, I haven't found my mother yet. We should focus on finding her first."

Wind Ling’s expression was panicked, hearing him mention the child, she suddenly felt a surge of fear. She remembered that night, she hadn't taken her medicine. A sudden chill ran down her spine, fearing there might be a child in her womb. Right now, under these circumstances, having a child was simply impossible. She didn't want to hold back Dugu City.

"We're still young, we have plenty of time. This king will take you around."

獨孤城 rode his horse, taking her straight out of the city. He wanted to spend some good time with her. Taking Feng Lingxi out of the city, Dugu City let her get off. Looking at the endless grassland, Feng Lingxi's face was full of joy. She walked forward and looked at the grassland in front of her, then turned back and smiled at Dugu City.

"I didn't know there was such a beautiful place here."

Dugu Cheng smiled and looked at the smile on her face, "Xi'er, this is the scenery of Linxi County. Before, 300,000 troops from the Gallo Kingdom camped here. It's vast and has a strategic advantage with excellent visibility."

Feng Lingxi hurriedly followed the path, her gaze falling on a distant mountain peak. "Is that the mountaintop"

Dugu City nodded, pointing towards the mountaintop. “Looking this way, doesn’t it feel particularly close We took a shortcut when we rode over just now. If they went through the valley, they could reach the city gates of Linxi County in about half an hour.”

Feng Lingxi only then realized how dangerous that day had been. If they had actually fought, their chances of winning were slim.

"In that case, we were rather lucky to escape unscathed." It seemed she needed to make the gunpowder as soon as possible. They would soon face a shortage of food again and couldn't afford to delay any longer.

"My lord, what are your plans next Will you be returning to the capital"

A force of 500,000 attacking Huachang might succeed, but it would earn her the reputation of treason. What's more, she is already seen as a criminal by the court.

"Wait for the imperial court to speak."

Only then will Xi'er be innocent. Though everyone knows the charge of poisoning the former emperor is false, as long as the accusation remains, Xi'er cannot return with him.

Feng Ling Xi walked on the grass, not making a sound. Du Gu Cheng just followed behind her like that. The two of them, one in front and one behind, admired the endless scenery.

"Help!"

A cry for help came, Feng Lingxi raised her head and saw a figure stumbling towards them, someone seemed to be chasing after the person, Feng Lingxi and Dugu Cheng looked at each other, “Let’s go take a look.”

"Please, please don't kill me!"

The woman's terrified scream echoed as the blade descended towards her neck. Suddenly, a figure leaped forward, deflecting the blow. Upon seeing an intruder, the assailant glanced at Dugu City and acknowledged him with a brief stare before uttering, "Retreat."

Feng Lingxi hurried forward, supporting the woman.

"Are you alright"

"Please, please don't kill me."

That woman shrieked in terror, waving her hands. Her face fell before Feng Lingxi's, and her heart skipped a beat.

It's her.

"Third Sister, it's me."

Du Gucheng heard Feng Lingxi calling out to his third sister and turned back to look at the two people running away. It seemed that this was all Feng Yu Xi's plan. He said, "Why did they turn around and run They must have achieved their goal."

Hearing someone call her Third Sister, Feng Yu Xi raised her head. Her dirty face was blank as she looked clearly and saw it was Feng Ling Xi. She hugged Feng Ling Xi tightly and burst into tears.

"Xi'er, thank you for saving me."

Feng Lingxi, hearing her words, had originally been thinking if this was just putting on a show. Now, there was no doubt about it; it was indeed just putting on a show.

"Third Sister, it's okay, let's stand up and talk."

Feng Lingxi helped her up, Feng Yu Xi's eyes were red and swollen, her face was pale.

"Xier, am I dreaming Is it really you"

Feng Ling Xi nodded and smiled softly at her, "Of course it's me, but how come Third Sister is here"

“I…” Feng Yu Xi just uttered a word, her voice choked with tears that welled up and streamed down. Her tight-lipped attempt to hold back the sobs touched Feng Ling Xi’s heart. Could she really be in trouble

She is the elder sister.

Wind and Rain stood there, biting her lip and wiping the tears from her eyes. "It was her! She's been harming me because she now has the Emperor's child. Again and again, she's framed me, and now she's driven me out of the palace and wants to send me to the army camp as a military prostitute."around, making sure no one was eavesdropping before lowering his voice and saying, "The princess may have been tricked. I need to find out if her situation is really as I suspect."Ye Xi heard the plot...