Chapter 845: Frost Flowers 35

hearing, Shangguan Huan left. Feng Ling Xi's eyes narrowed slightly. Today Shangguan Huan told her about his affections, this matter seemed much clearer now. It was easier to investigate Xinshui than..."Your Majesty, are you going back to the General's Mansion again"

When Empress Dowager heard Feng Yu Xi's words, her brows furrowed. Feng Yu Xi calmly explained, "Empress Dowager, I returned to the General's Mansion because my father came back. I wanted to go back and see him, and besides, rumors have been spreading outside. By returning to the General's Mansion, I can also take the opportunity to talk to the Fourth Princess properly."

"The Empress returning to the General's Residence, it's likely that Fourth Royal Consort won't be able to stay there any longer."

Mo Huai Lan's voice was laced with a hint of coldness. Meeting Feng Yu Xi's hostile gaze, she coldly said, "Empress Dowager, this concubine feels it would be best to let the Empress remain in the palace. The relationship between the Fourth Princess and the Empress has always been strained. The Fourth Princess's temperament is difficult to fathom. If she returns this time and the Empress fails to handle things properly, it will only lead to unpleasantness. Perhaps, the Fourth Princess would even believe that the Empress returning home was at the Empress Dowager's behest."

When Feng Yu Xi heard Mo Huai Lan's words, her face immediately sank.

"Mo Huai Lan, what do you mean by that Why can't I go back to the General's Mansion"

Mo Huilan, seeing the Empress Dowager's displeased gaze, continued, "Empress Dowager, the Fourth Princess' return to her family this time must be to stay by General Feng's side for a while longer. With the Empress returning to her palace, the Fourth Princess will certainly be unhappy."

"The Lan Fei is right, the Empress shouldn't go to the General's Mansion. What does the Empress do running to the General's Mansion every day If there's something, just let General Feng come to the palace to discuss it."

But...

Feng Yu Xi returned to say something, but she was interrupted by Empress Cen.

"That's how it shall be. This empress doesn't want to give the Fourth Royal Consort any misunderstandings."

Shutai looked at the three of them like this, silent all along.

"Your Majesty, these few days I would like to keep you company in the palace and have a chat."

Queen Mother Cen ordered, and Noble Consort Shu naturally dared not refuse.

"Yes."

General's Mansion

Feng Lingxi and Feng Wu Yu Mo returned from collecting medicine. The General's Mansion had already regained the tranquility it had when Feng Aotian was away. After Feng Lingxi changed her clothes, Xiao Li began to tell her about several waves of assassins she had encountered while collecting medicine in the back mountain today.

There have been several assassination attempts on her, but the attackers' martial arts skills weren't very high, and there weren't many of them. They were all dealt with by Yao Clan's Shadow Guards and Dugu City's Shadow Guards.

What surprised Feng Lingxi was that most of the people who wanted her dead didn't leave her a way out.

"Your Highness, the Master will be here later. Tell him about today's events and ask him to investigate their identities."

"No need."

Feng Lingxi glanced at Xiao Li, "These people even know that we are collecting medicine in the back mountain. This shows that they have been monitoring our whereabouts all along, knowing everything we do. Who do you think they are sent by"

Xiao Li's face was full of confusion, looking at the smile in the princess's eyes, she became even more puzzled.

"Go process all the herbs and send them to Li Wu Yan."

"Is this all for Dr. Li"

Xiao Li looked at the medicinal herbs the Princess had risked her life to obtain today, her face full of unwillingness.

"Otherwise, just keep it for yourself to eat"

Feng Lingxi moved her wrist. "Come over later and help me, it's been a long time since I've checked my crossbow. I have to check it, so it doesn't feel awkward when I use it."

These days she understood the situation clearly, this bow and arrow was still on her body, at least, it was good for self-defense, so that she wouldn't be killed without knowing.

Xiao Li responded and watched as the Princess tinkered with her crossbow, "This servant will come help the Princess in a while."

Feng Lingxi responded with a sound and then started tinkering to herself.

Unconsciously, the moon had arrived. Feng Lingxi looked at the surgical knife and crossbow placed on the table, having rechecked them thoroughly. Looking at the sharp surgical knife, Feng Lingxi habitually twirled it, as if she were back in her previous life.

Now that I think about it, life used to be really busy and fulfilling, and there wasn't so much backstabbing.

But now that she is here, this body bears too many burdens that don't belong to her age.

"What are you thinking about"

Du Gucheng reached out and encircled Feng Lingxi's neck. Feng Lingxi, alert, pointed the scalpel in her hand at Du Gucheng. With a flash of cold light, Du Gucheng dodged her attack hastily and looked at Feng Lingxi in surprise.

"Xier, do you intend to murder your husband"

Feng Lingxi heard the sound of Dugu City, and hurriedly said, "Are you alright"

Dugu Cheng frowned, looking at the sharp dagger in her hand, "What's wrong with you"

"Checking your belongings, when are you coming Why aren't you making a sound, if I hurt you..." Let me know if you have any other text you'd like translated!

Feng Ling quickly put away the scalpel and strapped on her crossbow. Dugu Cheng watched her do this, reaching out to grab her wrist, his eyes full of worry. "What happened I came in and you didn't notice me, and you even attacked me. I called your name several times."

Feng Lingxi came back to her senses, grasped Dugu City's hand, and comforted him, "Today, I and Yu Mo went to the back mountain of General Fu to collect medicine. A few people ambushed us. Didn't your shadow guards tell you"

Hearing about the assassination attempt, Dugu City grabbed Feng Ling Xi, scrutinizing her up and down with worry in his eyes. “I just returned and came to find you immediately. Are you hurt anywhere”

"It's fine, Shadow Guard cleaned it up a long time ago."

Feng Lingxi motioned to Dugu City not to be nervous, “With the Yaozu’s Shadow Guards and your Shadow Guards here, they haven’t seen me yet. I’ve already taken care of them. I just want to put on some defensive gear so I can protect myself.”

Dugu City grabbed her wrist and took the crossbow down.

"I'm wearing this uncomfortable thing to sleep now, I'll take it off tomorrow morning."

Dugu City pulled her up, "It's getting late, you should rest early. You must be tired from gathering medicine today, right"

Feng Lingxi smiled, "It's fine."

獨孤城 covered her with the blanket and sat at the foot of her bed. Feng Lingxi looked at him, "Will you leave later"

"Don't go, but, I'll be asleep in a while."

Feng Lingxi frowned, and Duguo Cheng reached out to gently stroke the crease between her brows. "Don't think about it so much, get some rest. This king still has things to handle. I'll keep you company when I'm done."

Feng Lingxi wanted to speak, but was stopped by Dugu Cheng. Watching him walk to the opposite table, Ye Xi came in with official documents, and Dugu Cheng began to review them. Feng Lingxi lay on her side facing him, watching Dugu Cheng's hard work, she suddenly felt very uncomfortable in her heart.

He actually doesn't have to come. The travel time would allow him to sleep for an extra half hour each way.

Looking at Dugu City, Feng Lingxi fell asleep unknowingly.

After finishing his official duties, Dugucheng grabbed the crossbow beside him and started tinkering with it. After adjusting it properly, he returned to Feng Lingxi's side and lay down, embracing her as they fell asleep together.

When Dugu City hugged her, Feng Lingxi woke up. She realized he was just hugging her and didn't mean anything else, so she fell back asleep.

Life at the General's Mansion was quite pleasant. While turmoil raged outside, both within the palace and in the city, Feng Lingxi remained calm and composed. Despite being caught in this intricate web of intrigue, she enjoyed good food, comfortable sleep, and a carefree existence.ght"Feng Lingxi looked at Dugu City in surprise. She thought Dugu City would oppose her words, but she didn't expect him to agree."This is natural, Xi'er is right, in this world, the weak are prey to...