to go for a walk in the Imperial Garden with Fourth Princess."Bai Mo, though he had heard the term "elder brother" for a long time, felt a tightness in his chest when he heard it. He couldn't change..."Let's talk about it later."
Du Gu Cheng heard her words, understanding that the Empress must have said something to her.
"Finish your meal and go back."
Feng Lingxi responded, but throughout the journey, she didn't say a word. This silence made Dugu City deeply troubled. He hadn't done anything wrong, so why was Xi'er unhappy It seemed like there was nothing they could talk about.
"Xier is back, come sit by your mother's side."
After Feng Lingxi paid her respects to the Emperor and Empress Dowager, she walked over and sat beside Shu Fei.
"Xier, has the Empress caused you any trouble"
Feng Lingxi shook her head. "No, I just asked Dr. Liu to feel my daughter-in-law's pulse."
"Taking your pulse"
Shu Fei raised an eyebrow, looking at Feng Ling Xi's expression. "What else did he say"
Feng Lingxi looked at the concern in her mother's eyes. Thinking of taking a concubine, she realized that she had implicated her mother as well. She said, "Imperial Physician Liu diagnosed me as being too weak. The Empress is worried that I cannot give birth to an heir for the Fourth Prince's mansion, so she wants to give Wangye a concubine."
"Consort Na"
Dugu Cheng and Shu Fei spoke at the same time, the surprise in their eyes made Feng Lingxi nod. She had said what she needed to say, the rest was up to them. If they didn't mind taking a concubine, then she had nothing more to say. Anyway, it wouldn't have mattered if she had spoken.
"My son and Xi'er have only been married for a short time, but the Empress is already eager to give me a concubine. I'm afraid this candidate was chosen by her."
獨孤城的俊臉上陰晴不定，很不悅。
"Your Majesty, I think the concubine position is not advisable. The Empress's eyes are already everywhere in the palace. If it involves the Fourth Prince's Manor, how would General Feng view the marriage of Cheng'er and Xi'er"
"Since the Empress has made up her mind about taking in a concubine, if I were to stop her, it would be futile. However, this concubine's entry into the palace is ultimately for the instruction of the main wife. I believe Xier will be able to handle this matter well."
The Emperor entrusting the selection of a concubine to Feng Lingxi was undoubtedly a way to avoid conflict with the Empress. However, this placed Feng Lingxi in a difficult position. This matter of selecting a concubine wasn't her responsibility, yet now it was thrust upon her. She had two options: either turn a blind eye and allow Du Gucheng to marry a concubine, or eliminate any potential candidates outside the Duke's manor.
No matter what, she's unwilling to do it.
"Father, once you have indulged in this one time, then there will be concubines and maids entering the household. Your son does not wish to take a concubine, nor does he want any concubines."
Those sent by the Empress, how could they be so easily dealt with Staying in the manor, they've become the Empress's eyes and ears.
The Emperor looked at Feng Lingxi, "If you don't want to, let Xi'er handle this matter. She should be able to handle it well."
"My father-in-law also agrees to take a concubine, and as his daughter-in-law, I will naturally handle this matter well and ensure the concubine is not wronged."
Feng Lingxi's words fell, and Shufei became angry.
"You are not allowed to take concubines! It's only been a few days since you married our son, and she has already brought a concubine into the manor. Is this Four Princes' Manor ruled by me or by her, the Empress"
When the Emperor saw Shu Fei getting angry, he hurriedly soothed her, saying, "It's common for men to have three wives and four concubines since ancient times. Ai Fei, why bother fighting with a concubine and an empress over one person It's not worth it."
Upon hearing this, Shufei's expression grew even more displeased.
"Your Majesty, this concubine said it before, regarding the marriage of Prince Cheng, all future consorts and concubines must be chosen by this concubine. Ai'er, is this what Prince Cheng meant This concubine won't say anymore, but if all concubines are chosen by the Empress, then what purpose does this concubine have remaining in this palace"
The Imperial Noble Consort became angry and rose to her feet, saying to Feng Lingxi, "Xi'er, let's leave. I don't want to eat anymore."
Feng Lingxi was pulled up by Shu Fei, and looking at her father emperor, he didn't have the slightest anger towards his mother. It seemed that the emperor truly loved his mother. Otherwise, his mother wouldn't dare to act like this. But no matter what, the emperor was still the emperor. A thousand pamperings couldn't compare to his authority.
"Noble Consort, is this you threatening me"
Shu Fei looked at the Emperor, her eyes fearless.
"If Your Majesty deems this a threat, then so be it. This servant takes her leave."
"Halt!"
The Emperor's face darkened with fury. Feng Lingxi glanced at Shu Fei, who was equally angry, and gave Dugu Cheng a look, hoping he would intervene. How could the emperor be treated like this by a woman
"Father, if the concubine enters the palace, the Four Prince's Manor will be controlled. Your illness probably won't be able to continue receiving treatment. The Empress's spies are everywhere, and she would likely be able to control everything."
Du Gucheng's words reminded the Emperor, who glanced at Shu Fei. "Your temper is still so hot-headed. I haven't finished speaking yet, why are you in such a hurry"
Feng Lingxi tugged on her mother's sleeve, "Mother, let the Emperor finish speaking."
Shu Fei returned to sit in front of the Emperor. Looking at him staring at her, her face was still full of anger.
"I know, both you and your son are not happy about this concubine. But don't forget, the Empress's power is too great now, it will take time. Didn't you say that Xi'er wouldn't agree to Cheng'er taking a concubine Leave this matter to her, it will naturally be handled."
Feng Lingxi heard this, looking at Shu Fei in puzzlement. When did she say she wouldn't let Dugu Cheng take a concubine
"Xier is still young, now that the Empress is eyeing her and giving her a concubine to enter the palace, Xier can't defy someone from the Empress's side. Could it be that she just has to let them bully Xier"
Her daughter-in-law, she couldn't even love her enough, how could she let the Empress's people bully her.
"You're right, because the Empress is watching her, she needs to be more careful now. But didn't Xi'er handle things well this time"
Feng Lingxi didn't understand. They were planning to throw their mess at her and have her fight with the Empress
"Your Majesty, your daughter-in-law cannot... Your daughter-in-law..."
Feng Lingxi hadn't finished speaking when the emperor said, "As for taking a concubine, even if the Empress sends someone into the palace, if Cheng'er doesn't want her, the new concubine is just another maidservant. She can't threaten your position, can she Besides, Cheng'er has military power in his hands, and the Empress wouldn't dare to oppose him. You can even take this opportunity to subtly punish the Empress."
Feng Ling hurriedly knelt down, “Your Majesty, this matter is beyond my capabilities.”
This clearly puts her at odds with the Empress. The Empress is no Liu Shi, and even when dealing with Liu Shi, she wouldn't dare say she could win outright. Now this Empress... she definitely wouldn't dare.
"I didn't ask you to fight with the Empress, I just asked you to keep an eye on her. Do whatever you want, I will not blame you."
Feng Lingxi's face turned even uglier. No matter how she struggled, this kind of thing couldn't just be decided at will, could it
A moment's carelessness could cost you your life.
"The Emperor means, with the Empress now focused on me, we can divert her attention and seize the opportunity"
Shufei understood the emperor's meaning. The anger on her face disappeared, and she began to calculate.
"Xi'er's calmness made the Empress lose her composure. This time with the jade hairpin incident, Xi'er did a very good job. With Cheng'er helping her, she can make the Empress toss around for a while."
Feng Lingxi now understood the emperor's meaning. She had become a thorn in the empress's side. No matter what she did, she would always be a thorn in the empress's side. The empress's intentions to deal with her had gone beyond measure. It was indeed a good opportunity.ongside his brother-in-law on the battlefield. He dared not write to his sister for fear that she would worry if she knew about their situation."Girl, there's no time to write letters during wartime....