Chapter 120: Fighting on the Bed 84

m. She had to make gunpowder as soon as possible and couldn't delay any longer. Only with gunpowder could she help Dugu City return to the court quickly and clear her name.Palace of CultivationThe Emp..."Xi'er, have you considered what might happen if the Crown Princess comes to her senses She could be very detrimental to you. Doing this could easily backfire."

獨孤城走了出來，風淩曦走到桌子前坐下，獨孤城給她倒了一杯水，風淩曦接過，一口氣喝乾了。

"Feng Linglong wasn't stupid, she knew how to deal with Princess Zhaoran. As long as they didn't cause her trouble, she would be grateful." The matter of the jade hairpin was fine, she didn't want to waste time on Feng Linglong and Princess Zhaoran.

She's not competing with her for men, so what is she even trying to compete against

獨孤城看了她一眼，笑著說：“本王倒覺得她們都不是你的對手。”

Feng Lingxi gave him a glance and said, sounding light as a feather, "Each one of them is either a county princess or a mistress in the imperial palace. Even if she were incredibly capable, what could she possibly do to them"

"As for the jade hairpin, I think it's still best to go to the palace and tell the Empress. That way, we can handle this properly. Otherwise, I don't know how long I'll have to pretend to be sick."

This is not her usual style. If it weren't for Dugu City opening his mouth, she would have 'gotten better'.

"If you wish to go, this king will accompany you into the palace. Your mother also said that the Empress cannot do anything to you in this matter, after all, you are now a favorite of the emperor."

When it came to the Emperor, Feng Ling Xi only then remembered that these days she hadn't reminded Dugu Cheng to send medicine to his father, and she didn't know if he was keeping an eye on his father taking the medicine.

"Your Highness, the Emperor's medicine..."

Feng Lingxi's eyes swept across the doorway, confirming that no one was there, before lowering her voice, "Have you been taking your medicine on time"

“Everyone should follow Xier’s instructions and take the medicine. I think this time, during our visit to the palace, Xier can take this opportunity to treat the Emperor. It will be a perfect cover-up and also let everyone know that you have the Emperor’s support.”

Feng Lingxi's lips twitched slightly. Her father favored her brother, the prince. She was just being caught up in his popularity.

Du Gu Cheng saw that she remained silent and stood up, "You've worked hard today. Tomorrow, this king will take you into the palace and settle this hairpin matter. This king will go to the prison now and handle things first."

"Thank you for your hard work, Your Majesty."

Feng Lingxi bowed in thanks. Dugu Cheng raised a smile, his eyes filled with mirth. Feng Lingxi turned away, returning to her bed and lying down. She retrieved a scalpel from her bosom and fell into deep thought.

Feng Lingxi hadn't even rested for half an hour when she heard Xiaoli, outside her door, report that the Minister was asking to see her. Feng Lingxi naturally knew his intentions and directly refused him, but she didn't expect him to stubbornly refuse to leave and insist on seeing her. With no choice, Feng Lingxi let him into the palace.

"Greetings from Liu Zhe, the official of the Ministry of Personnel, to the Fourth Royal Consort."

Liu Zhe stood at the door and shouted, Feng Lingxi walked out, her face slightly pale. Liu Zhe saw her come out and was overjoyed.

"Your Excellency the Minister of Rites, what brings you to see this humble wife"

Feng Lingxi's words left Liu Zhe pale, but he forced a calm expression and said, "I came today to humbly beg the Fourth Princess for mercy. Spare my son. I will certainly discipline him well and make him apologize to the Fourth Princess."

Let him go

When he got into trouble, his father would plead on his behalf. No wonder this eldest son was so arrogant. These princes and nobles are truly powerful.

"Your Excellency Minister, you are related to the royal family after all. I truly cannot control this matter. If not, perhaps Your Excellency should speak with the Duke." What does being related to the imperial family have to do with anything This city's rumors say that Duke Duoling only respects the Emperor; he doesn't give face to anyone else. I want to see how your Ministry will handle this."

Liu Zhe's face turned sullen as he looked at Feng Lingxi, "Your Highness, the Fourth Princess may not know this, but I am here precisely because I cannot persuade the Fourth Prince. That is why I am asking for your help. Everyone in the capital knows that the Fourth Prince listens to his wife most. If you speak up, the Fourth Prince will certainly agree to release him."

"Oh"

Feng Lingxi raised an eyebrow, her beautiful eyes scanning Liu Zhe. "Does this mean, Lord Shangshu, that you want this Princess Consort to beg the King to spare your young master Well, bumping into this Princess Consort is something that can be overlooked, but what about breaking the jade hairpin How will this be explained to Her Majesty the Empress"

Liu Zhe hurriedly said, "As long as the Fourth Princess can forgive her son, about the jade hairpin, I will ask the Empress Dowager. At that time, I will give the Fourth Princess a generous gift and bring my son to apologize to you."

“Your Excellency Minister, this matter this Princess cannot take charge of. I have to ask the Lord's opinion. The Lord is very angry about this incident, and besides, it involves not only the eldest son of your household, but also several others. This matter, this Princess truly cannot make a decision. Your Excellency, please understand!”

Does the Empress want her to pretend this never happened

Although she wasn't hurt and nothing really happened, she disliked their attitude very much. She wanted to teach them a lesson and show them what she was capable of.

Liu Zhe's face was rather ugly. This fourth princess didn't even give him face. He had made his intentions so clear, and she still wanted to push it further. Could it be that she really intended for Dugu City to kill his son

Liu Zhe's face turned cold, and his displeasure was obvious.

Feng Lingxi took in his expression, but said nothing.

"Your Highness, I wonder how you intend to handle this matter"

Feng Lingxi's eyes were full of confusion as she looked at Liu Zhe's displeasure and explained, "Your Excellency, the Minister of Personnel, may not know this, but this matter was never inquired by this princess. It was all handled by the King. As for handling it, this princess has no such right. Your Excellency says so, this princess is afraid that she can only handle it personally."

Thus, this minister shall take his leave first.

Liu Zhe let out a cold snort and strode away.

Wind Ling Xi watched him leave, frowning and asking, "Xiao Li, did the Prince say how to deal with those people"

The fact that Lord Shangshu came here to look for her means that this time, Du Gucheng is truly serious. Otherwise, Lord Shangshu wouldn't have brought out the Empress. It's a pity though, bringing out the Empress doesn't mean this matter is over. Otherwise, people who don't know would think it was really her fault.

"Your Highness, I don't know."

Feng Lingxi rubbed her temples, feeling so unwell that she began to wonder if she was truly sick.

"Your Highness, the general sent word today, asking you to return to the general's residence as soon as possible. He says there is an important matter he wishes to discuss with you."

Hearing Xiang Shang's name, Feng Lingxi's sneer at the corner of her lips deepened, "What could he possibly want from me"

"It seems to be about the second mistress."

Hearing the second mistress, Feng Lingxi's eyes turned colder. Wouldn't she want to take advantage of this opportunity to get her mother to return the steward's authority to Liu Shi

"This Liu shi is truly a demon! I, as her father, have been completely bewitched by her."

"Indeed, General, you truly are something else. The King has arranged for the Fifth Young Master to gain merit by suppressing bandits, yet you treat your wife like this This servant feels a chill just watching it."e good. They set off in a carriage, accompanied only by Ye Xi, Xiao Li, and several guards. It was a simple group of people. That morning before leaving the city, Du Gu Cheng went into the palace for...