en Dugu Cheng returned, Feng Ling Xi's surgery was complete. Exhausted, she took a sip of water and looked at the medicinal herbs Dugu Cheng brought back. She instructed Dugu Cheng to have someone tak...Wan'er's interpretation was spot on. Dugu Cheng's Adam's apple bobbed, this was something he always avoided discussing.

"I don't know why the Empress Dowager has become so hostile towards you. She wasn't like this when we were married."

On one side is his biological mother, on the other his lifelong love. Dugu Cheng is really in a difficult position being caught in the middle.

He was thinking of protecting Xier and leaving Wan'er behind. As for the Empress Dowager, he had already let go of things there. No matter how she changed, she would always be the mother who gave birth to him and raised him.

"I understand."

The carriage stopped in front of Lu Fu's mansion. Feng Lingxi got off and looked at Dugu Cheng following behind her, "You go back first. You must be tired today after accompanying Wan'er into the palace. I will take care of her here."

"Xier, doesn't the King's body need you to take another look"

Dugu Cheng stood before Feng Lingxi, his handsome face pale and bloodless. That sickly appearance made Feng Lingxi frown and look at Ye Xi beside her.

"Escort your lord back to rest, and I will bring the medicine later."

"Your Highness, why not take the medicine and go back The King has time anyway, it won't inconvenience you."

"Yes, yes, yes. This king is in no hurry to return."

獨孤城 agreed, seeing Feng Ling turn and enter the mansion, he hurriedly told Ye Xi to support him inside. This way, people could see that he was unwell and wouldn't be driven out.

Inside the palace, the Empress Dowager sat on high, rubbing her temples, suffering from a severe headache.

"Your Majesty, this old servant cannot find out if Feng Lingxi is truly a princess from the Xi Gu Kingdom. Although she carries the box given to her by the Lu family, she has never opened it. Unless we can steal the box and take a look, we cannot be sure of her identity."

“If this is stolen, the box contains a royal decree from the Emperor of Xi Gu, bestowed upon her. If this were to be discovered, wouldn't it make me the subject of ridicule I would have to face the wrath of Xi Gu. The court situation has only recently stabilized, and I cannot afford to take such a risk.”

"Why don't we let the Chancellor handle this He probably wants to see this marriage happen more than anyone else. As long as he gets involved, there's no reason it can't be done."

Grandma shouted angrily and slammed the table. Grandma was so scared that she jumped up and immediately knelt down.

"Preposterous! Are you trying to have the Grand Tutor dispose of my grandson as well Does Nan Gong Qi even allow my grandson to return to me"

"The old slave knows his mistake."

Grandma was quite frightened. Lately, the Dowager Empress's temper has become increasingly unpredictable.

"Go tell the Emperor for me, ask him to find a way to bring Feng Lingxi to the palace."

Once she entered the palace, things became much easier.

"Your Majesty, if the Crown Prince were to find out, how would we stop him"

"Don't let him know about this, and also, you go tell the Prime Minister a rumor, so that he knows Feng Lingxi is back. Don't just sit there waiting for things to fall into place. This Empress remembers, his second son, Nangong Hua, was also very interested in Feng Lingxi. Whoever wants to marry Feng Lingxi, as long as they have the ability, this Empress will do her best to help. This Empress only cares about her grandson."

"Yes."

The Empress Dowager lay back down, and a palace maid nearby massaged her shoulders, not daring to breathe loudly.

"Your Majesty."

As soon as Emperor Yuan Zhao arrived at the door, he saw a grand nanny leaving. After the nanny paid her respects, she glanced inside the hall and said, "The Empress Dowager is not in a good mood today." Seeing Emperor Yuan Zhao nod, the nanny left first.

"The son greets his mother."

Emperor Yuan Zhao entered and bowed, the Empress Dowager slowly opened her eyes and looked at him, letting out a sigh.

"The Emperor has arrived."

Empress Dowager responded with a smile and motioned for Yuan Zhaodi to come closer. Yuan Zhaodi stepped forward and helped her up, then sat down beside her as instructed. The Empress Dowager looked at Yuan Zhaodi's pale face, "I was just about to look for you, and you came. These years, we have become more like mother and son."

"Mother, are you feeling down because of Feng Lingxi"

Seeing Empress Dowager nod, Emperor Yuanzhao spoke, "I have already heard of this matter. Fenglingxi was bestowed the title 'Saint Crane Princess' by the Western Ancient Kingdom, and her status is as noble as that of the Qingfeng Princess of the Western Ancient Kingdom."

"Speaking of this, the Empress feels a headache coming on. This Feng Ling Xi is now bestowed with the title of princess of Xi Gu, how could this marriage be explained to the Huang Xia dynasty"

“Mother, I intend to be truthful about this matter. Before the betrothal, we were unaware of Feng Lingxi's identity. Now that she has suddenly emerged, and considering the explanation given by the Xia Dynasty, if the Crown Prince truly desires a marriage alliance, he will find a way. Let us simply observe.”

The Empress Dowager shook her head. “Matters are not as simple as the Emperor thinks. Feng Lingxi’s identity is too changeable, and I am still uncertain whether to send her away. Prince Chen is also pressuring me, which truly gives me a headache.”

"Why not let her return to the Prince of Chen's side Wouldn't that be a good thing"

"No."

As soon as Emperor Yuan Zhao spoke, the Empress Dowager immediately refused, "Absolutely not! She cannot stay by King Chen's side. Her presence will only make him more out of line. I cannot let her ruin King Chen."

"But, my child..."

Emperor Yuan Zhao narrowed his eyes, looking at the anger in Empress Dowager's eyes. He knew that the Empress Dowager wanted a child and didn't want Feng Lingxi. Her every scheme against Feng Lingxi was nothing more than wanting to get rid of her and take away the son she gave birth to with Dugu Cheng, so as to inherit the throne.

In the current situation, if he could bring about a union between Feng Lingxi and Dugu City, there's a chance Feng Lingxi would treat him out of gratitude for his help. His empire wouldn't be so easily lost to others.

"I will have a way. Emperor let Feng Ling Xi enter the palace, just find an excuse, inquire first."

"I know, Empress Dowager, there is no need to worry too much. I will do my best on this matter. As long as the Prince of Chen is not obstructed, the marriage alliance is still hopeful."

The Empress Dowager nodded, hearing these words from Emperor Yuan Zhao, her heart felt much lighter.

Feng Lingxi had just finished frying the medicine when a decree from the palace arrived. Hearing that Emperor Yuanshao summoned her, Feng Lingxi frowned slightly, knowing she couldn't escape. She agreed to enter the palace tomorrow.

"Sister, Emperor Yuanzhao let you enter the palace for nothing more than the matter of marriage. Tomorrow, bring the imperial decree your mother gave you and confront him directly. There is no need to give Emperor Yuanzhao face. Remember, you are now a princess of Xigu Country. Since the Great Yuan Dynasty insists, don't be polite."

Lu Nian worried that Feng Lingxi would suffer, and instructed her.

"After you enter the palace, I'll go find Prince Chen and ask him to come up with a plan."

"There's no need to look for him, he'll know. And tomorrow, you come with me into the palace. You said I'm the princess of Xi Gu, so it's normal for a princess to have some people around her, right" Since they wanted to see her, she might as well be straightforward. Now that she knew it was Luoli who had poisoned her under the instruction of someone else, she wouldn't stay in this Great Yuan Dynasty for long. But she still needed to get an explanation from Huangfu Qingyun.

These years, he has been stubbornly waiting for her all this time. It's time to let him go of his thoughts and stop hoping.

"Summon both Prince Chen and Huangfu Qingyun. Since we want to speak, let's speak clearly so that afterward, we can return to Xigu Kingdom."te time. Dugu Yan won't move against me for now, and as long as I am the Saint Lord of Yaozu, Empress Cen won't touch me either. Besides, with the current situation, the storm is far from over, and Em...