Prince. You should hurry over too, so we can cooperate well at the banquet."Feng Linglong responded with a nod, watching her leaving figure, the smile on her face gradually disappeared, replaced by a...Feng Lingxi heard the gift, her heart was slightly surprised, she didn't know what song she was singing this time.
"Please, the Crown Princess."
Feng Lingxi brought her to the garden, sat down in the garden, and ordered someone to bring up a fruit plate and tea. Princess Zhaoran immediately told the people who accompanied Feng Lingxi, “Quickly bring the things over to this palace.”
Looking at the box placed before her, Feng Lingxi's eyes were filled with confusion.
"Take a look."
Princess Zhaoran smiled, and Feng Lingxi hesitated for a moment before opening the box. She looked at the jade hairpin inside and frowned in confusion.
"This jade hairpin was given to me by my mother. I want to give it to you."
Feng Lingxi's face changed abruptly, and she hurriedly got up and said, "Your Highness, please take back your words. This precious gift, this concubine dare not accept."
The empress's gift, she dared not accept. If she did, disaster would surely follow. She just wanted to live a peaceful life.
Princess Zhaoran held the jade hairpin, feigning anger and saying, “What a precious gift, it's just a jade hairpin. The Empress Dowager has given me countless things. I think this hairpin suits you well, so I brought it for you as a greeting gift.”
"In that case, thank you very much, Princess Consort."
Unable to refuse, Feng Lingxi could only bite the bullet and accept it, keeping it as a treasured possession.
"Come, this palace will help you put it on, it will surely look good."
Princess Zhaoran held up the jade hairpin and was about to put it on her. Feng Lingxi didn't dare to defy her, so she could only let her put the jade hairpin on her.
"So pretty, this palace's eyes are truly good. This jade hairpin looks good on you. You deserve to be the number one beauty in the capital."
Feng Lingxi still maintained a smile, but her heart was uneasy.
The contrast in her attitude before and after made her very uneasy. If this Princess Zhaoran really had a plot, using a jade hairpin to do things, if she fell into the trap, it would be difficult to escape. After all, she didn't want to directly confront the matter of her and Feng Linglong.
"Thank you for the gift, Your Highness."
Princess Zhaoran looked at her and pulled her hand to sit down.
"What are you thanking me for From now on, we're sisters! We're both marrying into the royal family, so little sister, you have to take good care of your elder sister."
Princess Zhaoran finished speaking and hurriedly shook her head.
"No, you should call me sister-in-law, I'll call you my sibling. It's important to keep our familial ranks straight."
Feng Lingxi didn't know how to respond. If she truly called her sister-in-law, the news would spread, and people who didn't know the truth might think she was close to the Crown Princess.
"Hurry, call her sister-in-law."
Feng Lingxi, gritting her teeth, called out to her elder sister-in-law, “Sister-in-law!”
"Hello, siblings."
"That's wonderful," chuckled Princess Zhao-Ran, "Now this palace can visit the Fourth Prince's Manor often."
"This is the honor of the Four King's Mansion."
Princess Zhaoran smiled sweetly, “You always say such nice things, it's too much! It doesn't feel very intimate at all. Have you always been like this”
"After recovering from a serious illness, it is like this."
Feng Ling Xi's words caused Zhao Ran County Princess' eyes to roll. She hurriedly asked, "What about before it's cured"
"I'm not too sure about that either. He's burnt out, acting foolish and dazed, that's just how he is."
"But this way, if it goes on for too long, Cheng Ge will dislike you."
Feng Lingxi lowered her beautiful eyes, "There's no other way. As an unfavored eldest daughter, I was foolish for over ten years before. I don't know anything about music, chess, calligraphy, or painting. I just live day by day."
"Don't talk about yourself like that, you're still a skilled physician! Mother told me your medical skills are excellent. You even saved the Emperor's life the other day, so now you're the Emperor's favorite."
"That's all just coincidence, and that's all I know how to do."
Feng Lingxi, listening to her say these words now, could only respond, as if, her intentions were gradually becoming clear.
"I think you're very skilled. You can heal my father, even the imperial physicians say so. I think you're amazing."
"Sister-in-law, you flatter me. I've only learned a few tricks from that master in the martial arts world. Please don't laugh at me."
Princess Zhaoran saw her such humility, stood up, “Let’s go for a walk, I have to go back soon, otherwise the Crown Prince will be worried if he doesn't see me.”
"Please come in, Princess Consort."
Feng Ling followed behind Princess Zhaoran, watching her talk about her and the Crown Prince, Xiao Cheng's childhood, all the way. She simply nodded in agreement, accompanying her as they strolled for half an hour before Princess Zhaoran left Si Wangfu with her maids and nanny.
After Princess Zhaoran left Si Wangfu, Feng Lingxi took Xiao Li to the market. This delayed them for more than an hour, and it was quite a struggle to deal with.
"Your Highness, do you think this Crown Princess truly wants to befriend you, or is she merely testing the waters"
Feng Lingxi smiled, "You've already figured it out, why do you ask me"
"I just feel that the Crown Princess's attitude towards you before and now is too different. I'm really afraid she's plotting against you."
"So what do you think I should do"
There weren't many people left in the marketplace, everyone who came for the fair had dispersed. Feng Lingxi actually found this quite good, that way she could see if anyone was watching her.
Since leaving the Four Prince's Residence, she had been cautious and vigilant, just wanting to see if anyone was watching her. Now it seems things are alright, no one seems to be paying attention to her.
"I think we should consult with the lord about this matter. The Crown Princess sent you a jade hairpin today, which was bestowed by the Empress Dowager to the Crown Princess. I'm worried that the Crown Princess might say later that you stole it."
Feng Lingxi looked at Xiao Li in astonishment, her eyes full of admiration.
"You little head, you're actually quite smart. You figured it out."
"I'm only worried about the safety of the Princess."
Xiaoli hurriedly explained, lowering her head and following in her footsteps.
"Don't worry too much about this, I have a plan. Just go back and I'll take the jade hairpin down and keep it safe. We can't let anyone find out."
Xiao Li responded and followed the princess's footsteps into the blacksmith's shop. The blacksmith saw her arrive and immediately stepped forward, "Subject greets the Fourth Princess."
"No need for formalities, everything is ready"
"Please wait a moment, Your Highness."
The blacksmith handed the meticulously crafted surgical knife to her. Feng Lingxi took it, examined it, and frowned slightly.
"I didn't expect your skills to be so good, very nice."
"Thank you for the praise, Fourth Princess."
Feng Lingxi reached out and touched the blade, "This iron material is pretty good, you put a lot of effort into it."
The blacksmith hurriedly explained, “Your Highness, these iron materials were all sent by the Fourth Prince. I only handle the forging.”
"Your Highness, you can see how good the King is to you," Xiao Li said happily. Feng Ling Xi's eyes were surprised but she didn't show it.
How much
The iron shop owner chuckled, "Fourth Royal Princess, you needn't pay. Fourth Prince said that when you arrive, just take whatever you want. He will have someone send the money later."
Feng Lingxi felt touched upon hearing this. This Dugu City, unexpectedly, was quite considerate and remembered all these things.hat I haven't offended anyone.”"Could it be that someone deliberately framed you, or why would they use your name to poison people everywhere"Feng Lingxi frowned, she really couldn't figure out who wo...