Chapter 409: Revenge 53

uneasy. Was she trying to recall past eventsHe also hoped she would remember, but he was afraid that if she did, she wouldn't be the Xi'er he knew now. Yet if she didn't remember, he didn't know how...“Your Majesty, I was just about to bring this matter to your attention. The countries along the border have grown ambitious with our military forces being scattered. If Your Majesty would grant me control of the military, I believe that the border nations will once again fear to tread upon the soil of our great Yuan Dynasty.”

“You…”

Dugu Yan angrily pointed at him, "Such a Dugu Cheng, daring to seize back military power during this time! His 300,000 troops are still waiting outside the city. Shouldn't he surrender his military power and return to rule"

Dugu Cheng naturally knew he wouldn't agree, and continued, "These small countries on the border fear my expedition as commander-in-chief, holding military power. You and I are both the Emperor's sons, all serving the court, safeguarding the mountains and rivers. I hope Your Majesty will heed my loyal heart."

"I am thinking."

Du Gucheng bowed, "This subject takes his leave."

Dugu Yan saw him leave, clenched his fists. This Dugu Cheng now could be so arrogant, ignoring his existence. If he were to hand over all military power to him, wouldn't it be like handing over this entire piece of land

No, he must find someone who can fight for him on the battlefield but poses less of a threat to him. The key is to control the dispersed power of Dugu City.

"Summon Lord Xuan Liu to the palace."

Du Gucheng just out of the palace saw Feng Lingxi waiting for him by the carriage. Seeing him arrive, she quickly ran over.

"Dugu City, did Dugu Yan make things difficult for you"

"No."

Looking at Feng Lingxi's worried eyes, "He asked this King to return his military power. This King persuaded him to hand over the military power. The small countries in this region fear not him, Dugu Yan, but this King. How could this King allow him to bully others"

Feng Lingxi couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief upon hearing this.

That fellow has ulterior motives, you have to be careful dealing with him. Sometimes you should be soft, sometimes you should be tough.

Seeing the fine beads of sweat on his forehead, and his pale handsome face, Feng Lingxi thought of his wound and hurriedly said, "Is your wound hurting That's why your complexion looks so bad"

"It's nothing, probably just the heat. It might be inflammation."

After Dugu Cheng finished speaking, Feng Lingxi hurriedly helped him onto the carriage. She untied his clothes and looked at the wound, her eyes full of distress. It was inflamed, and he should have been resting, but he still ran around with his injury.

"Your wounds haven't healed in the past two days, you can't go anywhere."

Duguxing frowned, "I'm afraid I don't have the good fortune to stay in the palace to recuperate. In the next two days, Duguyan will definitely come looking for me."

"So what, just say you're hurt and can't go out."

Feng Lingxi was a little angry. Looking at Dugu Cheng being injured like this, she felt heartbroken.

Dugu Cheng was amused by her words, looking at her like this, he couldn't help but feel warm in his heart. With Xi'er by his side, even if the road ahead was difficult, he could bravely move forward.

"What did he tell you Why wouldn't he let me hear"

"Come on, don't get angry."

Feng Lingxi became angry when this topic came up. Seeing Dugu City nod, she said with a fiery tone, "He kept asking me if I had recovered my previous memories and if I remembered anything about him before. I told him I didn't remember. You didn't even look at his eyes, just looking at him made me sick. I really don't know how I met such an asshole back then."

Dugu City furrowed his brow. “Is he wanting you to enter the palace as a consort”

"Don't even talk about it. Even if you let me enter the palace and become emperor, I wouldn't want to."

What's so good about this palace If she liked it, let Dugu City be the emperor, wouldn't she be the empress

Dugu Cheng chuckled lightly, watching her getting angry. He soothed, "Xier, if you truly want to be the empress, this king will fulfill your wish from now on."

Feng Lingxi nodded, looking at the smile on Dugu Cheng's face, her brow furrowed slightly, "Dugu Cheng, someone likes your princess, you don't get angry"

"Isn't it you who told this King not to be angry"

After Dugu City finished speaking, Feng Lingxi only felt a tightness in her chest. She told him not to be angry, and he wouldn't be jealous.

Seeing Feng Ling's gloomy expression, Dugu City embraced her. As soon as he touched her, she cried out in pain. Feng Ling was immediately worried and asked, "Did you touch your wound Why are you hugging me"

"It's not that I'm angry with you."

Feng Lingxi looked at Dugu Cheng's aggrieved expression and became very angry, "Alright, I was just kidding with you. Don't be angry."

"It's pointless to be angry. It's not worth ruining your health over such people."

Dugu City held her hand, his eyes soft and doting, "This King knows Xier's intentions. Even if Dugu Yan showed favor in any way, Xier would remain unmoved."

You're the only one who would say that.

Feng Lingxi glared at him with a displeased expression. Dugu Cheng pursed his lips into a smile, knowing she wasn't truly angry with him. He closed his eyes and rested. Feng Lingxi watched him like this, fanned him gently, and returned to the mansion with Dugu Cheng to treat his wounds.

"Your Highness, just received news from the palace, the Emperor has appointed the Sixth Prince as the Grand Marshal, leading an army of 500,000 to conquer those small nations."

"Did Dugu Xiu march out"

"In that case, this king would be able to take a good rest for a while."

"This Dugu Yan's heart is truly vast, isn't she afraid that we will force her to abdicate and change the dynasty"

Feng Lingxi let out a cold snort, refusing to give him military power but instead heavily relied on Dugu Xiu. He would regret it.

"Well then, the court needs to be properly reorganized. This Empress Dowager Cen wants your Yao Clan's treasures She's delusional."

Dugu City's eyes suddenly turned cold, "Yexi, go to the Yuqin Wangfu for a trip and tell the Yuqin King that this King has something important to discuss, asking him to come over."

"Hold on."

Feng Ling hurriedly stopped Dugu Cheng, "At this time, you're asking Yu Prince to come, isn't that a bit too hasty Dugu Xiu hasn't even set out on campaign yet. If news reaches the palace, who knows what punishment they might inflict upon you."

"Then tomorrow, this King is also a bit tired today."

"Du Gucheng motioned for Yexi to step back, letting Feng Lingxi clean his wounds. Watching the fine sweat on his forehead, Feng Lingxi frowned, "Dugucheng, stay put these days and focus on healing. I think tomorrow the Empress Dowager will call me into the palace to discuss retrieving the treasures from Yaozu."

Empress Cen would not delay any longer, but she hadn't figured out how to refuse the request to retrieve the treasure. With Dugu Xiu leading his troops away, this capital city became a deserted one, and their 300,000 strong army lay just outside its walls. With a single word from them, they could seize control of the city. However, she also understood that Dugu City would not do such a thing.

Even if he obtained the throne this way, he would be labeled a traitor for usurping it. At that time, all the civil and military officials would refuse to submit, making this imperial position worthless upon attaining it.

"Tomorrow, Dugu Yan should hand over the 300,000 troops in my hands."

獨孤雁 opened her eyes, looking at the bandaged wound and dressed herself. "Xier, you should rest early. This king has something to attend to outside."

"I'll go with you."

Feng Lingxi hurriedly said, but she was stopped by Dugu City, "You rest in the mansion, this king will go out and be back soon."

Looking at Dugu Cheng's departing figure, Feng Lingxi's heart sank. Where was he going Why didn't he tell heroned outside the city. The forces were mighty. If he truly acted forcefully, they would gain nothing but trouble."My Lord, if we don't attend the Cleansing Banquet, we will have offended the Emperor....