shook her head at Xiao Li. After this trip, following Ye Xi, how did her brain become so unsharp This wasn't difficult before, was itLittle Li suddenly understood. Looking at the Queen's helpless eye...King Pingxi led Luo Juzhou away from the Fourth Prince's Mansion, more curious about what Empress Dowager had bestowed upon them. Thinking of Feng Lingxi's words, he felt uneasy in his heart.

"Father, you said that the Empress Dowager would give us something as a reward. It must be better than what she gave to Feng Lingxi," Luo Ju Zhou said, jealousy burning in her eyes as soon as she thought about the things the Empress Dowager had given to Feng Lingxi.

King Pingxi glared at her, his face full of disappointment. "From now on, don't provoke this Fourth Royal Consort. Didn't you see that the Empress Dowager even bestowed upon her the Huoru Jewelry Crown That thing is a declaration that the Fourth Royal Consort belongs to the Empress Dowager."

Luo Ju Zhou's face was shocked, she was so anxious that she almost cried, grabbing her father's arm and anxiously asked, "Father, do you mean I can't marry Cheng Ge"

"Today, did you see the Fourth Prince look at you directly Did he say a word to you Both Empress Dowager Shu and the Fourth Prince are standing on the side of the Fourth Princess. Now that the Empress Dowager has bestowed the Hu Ru Yīng Luo Crown upon Feng Ling Xi to support her, who would dare to oppose her"

Luòjū zhōu's whole person was not good, her eyes were filled with tears, she couldn't believe this cruel reality.

Lo Ju Zhou hadn't expected this. The Empress Dowager's reward came directly in the form of an arranged marriage, bestowing upon Lo Ju Zhou the title of a princess and marrying her off to another family.

Luo Juzhou ran to the Fourth Prince's Mansion and cried, looking for Du Gucheng. Seeing Luo Juzhou's tearful appearance, Du Gucheng frowned, his handsome face full of impatience.

"Brother, please help me. I don't want to be the princess of another family. I don't want to marry and go out to the frontier."

"Miss Luo, this matter I'm afraid I can't help you with. You should go speak to the Empress Dowager instead."

獨孤城被她哭得頭疼，早知今日何必當初，看著她哭成淚人，冇有半點憐香惜玉之情，洛雎舟跌坐在地上，哭得肝腸寸斷，本以為獨孤城會可憐她，卻冇想到，她哭到暈厥，獨孤城隻讓人把她送回平西王府，連個眼神都冇有給她。 He was getting a headache from her crying. He thought to himself, if only he hadn't done things that way in the first place. Watching her cry like this, he felt no pity for her at all. Luo Ju Zhou collapsed on the ground, sobbing until her heart ached. She had expected him to take pity on her, but instead, she fainted from crying and all he did was have her sent back to Pingxi王府. He didn't even give her a glance.

Back Garden

Feng Lingxi and Shu Taifei sat in the garden admiring the flowers. After receiving the gifts, Feng Lingxi carefully selected everything that could be given to Shu Taifei. Shu Taifei didn't want anything, but she worriedly asked her many things, to which Feng Lingxi answered each one.

"Xi'er, from now on you must be more careful in everything you do. The fire ruby crown bestowed by the Empress Dowager binds your relationship with her closely. Both within and outside the court, everyone will be wary of you. However, you should also know that those who displease the Empress Dowager will also see you as her accomplice and treat you accordingly."

"Mother's intentions, Xi'er understands. Everything has its pros and cons. This Fire Ruby Circlet protects me, but it will also bring me danger. Xi'er has weighed the advantages and disadvantages, and as long as I have a clear conscience, that is enough."

"If you think that way, Mother is at ease."

Shutai gave her hand a gentle pat. “You know about everything that’s happened with Lord Luo, don’t you”

Wind Ling nodded, after a while she said, "The Empress Dowager's move is indeed unexpected, but it has also been done cleanly."

"The Prince of the West will depart for his fiefdom tomorrow. It's unlikely he will return to the capital anytime soon." The Empress Dowager's move was ruthless. By using the incident with Luo Juzhou, she effectively weakened the power of the Prince of the West and also served as a warning to the remaining Princes of the South and North – a single arrow striking three targets.

"Somebody has to do the surgery."

Feng Lingxi poured a cup of tea for Shu Taifei, watching the worry in her eyes, and turned her gaze towards the front hall. Dugu Cheng and Luo Juzhou had been chatting for over a month, and she didn't know if they had finished comforting each other.

"Don't worry, Cheng'er won't like Luo Junzhu."

Shu Taifei smiled, her eyes sparkling. Seeing Feng Lingxi hastily withdrawing her gaze, she chuckled, “Cheng’er is my son, after all. I know his temperament better than anyone.”

"Mother, I didn't mean it that way. I was just thinking, with the Lady Luo being sent away this time and coming to cry about it, I wonder if she can handle it."

“Given Cheng'er’s temperament, she would probably cry herself out before being sent away.”

Shu Taifei took a sip of tea, her mind at ease.

She still understands her own son.

Feng Ling Xi's lips twitched slightly, exhausted from crying. Sending him away like this... could Dugu Cheng really be so ruthless

As if on cue, Du Gu Cheng walked towards them. Seeing they were all present, he sat down beside Feng Ling Xi and furrowed his brows, "Women crying are truly a headache."

Du Gu Cheng finished speaking, and he noticed four pairs of eyes looking at him. He quickly raised his head to explain, "Mother concubine, Xi'er, I wasn't talking about you two. It was Luo Ju Zhou, she really cried too much. She cried from the moment she entered the door until half an hour later."

Now that he thinks about it, it's creepy. Fortunately, there isn't a woman like that around him, or he'd rather be single for life than get married.

"Now you know how good your mother and Xi'er are, don't you"

The Empress Dowager shot him a withering glance, while Feng Lingxi was amused by her mother's words. This mother-and-daughter duo really had a wonderful relationship, one she envied.

獨孤城嘿嘿一笑，抓住淑太妃的手，“Mother, you're the best.”

“So you mean that Xi'er is not good”

Shu Taifei persisted, Du Gu Cheng's lips twitched slightly as he looked at Feng Ling Xi's smile on her lips. He shook his head helplessly, "Fine, the two most important women in my life are both like this."

"Nonsense, there are three."

The Empress Dowager glared angrily and said, "In the future, I'm still counting on you all to give me a granddaughter, as pretty and well-behaved as Xi'er. When you're not by my side, she can keep me company."

Feng Lingxi's face flushed red. How did this imperial concubine bring the child up again

Dugu Cheng hurriedly agreed and begged for mercy, "Yes, yes, what mother concubine says is right. Cheng'er will definitely work hard and let you hold your granddaughter soon."

Feng Lingxi looked at Dugu Cheng's helpless eyes and asked calmly, "The County Lord Luo has deep feelings for you. This time, she is probably also hurt by the separation. Haven't you comforted her"

"Xi'er, which eye of yours saw her deeply in love with this king She doesn't understand what love is at all. Besides, comforting her is the same as agreeing to marry her, and this king would never comfort her. In the end, she'll just cry anyway. Whether she cries or faints, taking her back is the same."

"Fainting from crying"

Feng Lingxi's brow furrowed slightly, and she saw Dugu Cheng nod, his face filled with resignation.

"This king is truly miserable, my ears are almost deaf."

"You're really ruthless."

Wind Lingxi glanced at Dugu City. Before, she hadn't felt that there was much difference between how Dugu City treated her and other women, but now she had a better understanding.

Suddenly, Feng Ling Xi was fed a mouthful of dog food by Dugu Cheng, still her and Dugu Cheng's dog food.

The smile in his eyes spread, and Dugu Cheng suddenly leaned closer, “Xi’er, you must be happy now, Lord Luo won’t have to marry me. Now throughout the court, no one dares to force a woman on me anymore.”

"How do you know no one dares to block"

Wind Ling gave him a withering glance. "You're the emperor's favorite now, countless noble ladies would kill to marry you."The only woman who can make this king admire her is Xi'er. If you ladies truly have the ability, why don't you try to make your husbands feel the same way Instead of envying Xi'er here."Dugu Cheng wal...