Chapter 272: Seize Power 27

ouldn't find her whereabouts. It was only this morning when the young novice who was cleaning the incense oil room heard a noise that she discovered the noble consort."The Empress Dowager nodded, “My...Alone City responded, "I will follow my mother-in-law's arrangements."

Feng Fu-ren looked at Du Gu Cheng, "Xi'er fell off the cliff, do you know who did it"

"It was a stormy evening. The Empress Dowager gave her the task to steal Zi Xing and kill Xi'er. That day, I shouldn't have let her go out to collect sulfur stones. If she hadn't gone, nothing would have happened. It's all my fault."

“It's all her fate, don't worry about it. Xi'er has the protection of Zi Xing, she'll be fine. Back then, if I hadn't been playing around and fallen off a cliff, being saved by Feng Aotian, there wouldn't have been Xi'er. But thinking about it now, it's all fate. Just let things take their course.”

Dugu City was surprised, "Was your mother-in-law also a fall from the cliff Could falling off a cliff be the fate of Yao women"

"Just a coincidence."

Feng Fu-ren said calmly, looking at Dugu Cheng's dejected expression, "There are some things I can't tell you easily. The secrets of the Yao clan, I will tell you when the time is right. This time, you escort me back, I won't treat you badly."

Du Gu Cheng listened to her words, his voice light as he said, "This king wants nothing, only for Xi'er to return safely to my side."

“No, besides Xi'er, you must also avenge your mother concubine and father emperor. The Jiangshan of the Great Yuan Dynasty cannot fall into the hands of the Empress Dowager. Her ambition is too great; now she has her eyes on Zi Xing. After this, it will be all of the world. Do you want to see the world engulfed in war because of her, with the people displaced and homeless”

Duguyan City frowned, he didn't want to, but all he wanted now was to find Xi'er. As for the rest, he didn't want to think about it.

"Xier is important to you, but you are equally important to the people of the world. I know I'm not qualified to say these things."

Du Gucheng raised his head and hurriedly said, "Mother-in-law, although I am a prince, you are Xi'er's mother, and naturally have the right to speak. Right now, I only want to find Xi'er, and I don't have the heart to fight for the world." Without Xi'er, what use would the world be to him.

"Do you truly like Xier this much"

The Wind Lady was a little surprised. Seeing him nod, her eyes fixed with determination, she suddenly smiled.

"Since that's the case, you should know even more so how the people of this world would feel without you."

Dugu Cheng fell silent. His stepmother's words made him realize more clearly the weight of responsibility on his shoulders. He wanted to find Xi'er and take on the duties he was meant to bear.

"Take your time these few days and think it over carefully. Shouldering this responsibility isn't something that happens overnight. You can't bring down the Empress Dowager in a single moment."

Dugu City responded, looking at Yue Mu's foot injury, "Yue Mother, is your foot still..."

“Going to the Yao clan with me and calling my mother “aunt” will only cause unnecessary conflict. From now on, just call me “wife.”

Dugu City replied, "My wife."

Feng Fu's wife clasped her hands together and prayed silently. Dugu Cheng watched her do this, got up and walked outside, looking at Ye Xi who was guarding outside. "Rest here for a few days and escort Madam home."

"My lord, shouldn't we go look for the princess"

Night Xi hurriedly asked, glancing around the room, "Or is it that the Princess is at her mother's house"

"First escort Madam home, then go look for Xi'er."

Xi'er's mother is his mother. His encounter with the Madam here was fated. He failed to protect Xi'er, but being able to protect Xi'er's mother is perhaps a chance for heaven to redeem him.

"My lord, I'm going to find some food."

As dusk fell, Ye Xi gave a final reminder before leaving.

The Prince's Mansion

Feng Lingxi came to her senses in the late afternoon, looking at the maidservant serving inside the house. She got up and walked over to them.

"Miss Lin, you're awake."

"Miss Lin"

Wind Ling opened her mouth, and the maid looked at her happily. "Miss Lin, you can speak now, that's great! I'll go call His Royal Highness right away."

"Hey..."

Feng Lingxi watched the maid run away excitedly, patted her belly, and decided to get some food before leaving. She was famished.

Huangfu Qingyun heard the sound and came over. Seeing Feng Lingxi sitting at the table, he hurried forward, "You're awake"

Feng Lingxi looked at him and hurriedly said, "I'm hungry."

Huangfu Qingyun was taken aback. He didn't expect the first thing she said to him would be, "I'm hungry." He was stunned for a moment. Feng Lingxi reached out and waved her hand in front of his face. Huangfu Qingyun immediately ordered, "Go prepare some food quickly."

Have you eaten

Feng Lingxi glanced at the sky outside. It wasn't too dark yet. She probably hadn't eaten, had she

"Not yet, would you like to have a meal with me later"

Feng Lingxi nodded happily, "Then I want to eat meat, lots and lots of meat."

Huangpu Qingyun watched her smile, that shallow dimple was very pretty, his eyes soft in response, "Good, tell me what you want to eat, I'll have them make it for you."

"Thank you, Prince. You've been so kind to me."

Feng Ling Xi was so happy, like a child who had just eaten candy. Her smile was infectious, making all worries disappear upon seeing it.

"My name is Huangfu Qingyun, you can call me Qingyun."

"But how can that be You are His Royal Highness the Prince, they all call you Your Highness, how can I be any different"

Feng Lingxi looked at the maidservant who was bringing in the food and ran towards her excitedly, her stomach growling even louder.

"You are different from them."

She is his betrothed princess, how could she be like them.

Feng Lingxi handed him a pair of chopsticks. Huangpu Qingyun took them, looking at her with eyes fixed on the food, his face full of doting, "Eat."

"I'm starving, I need to eat first before talking to you."

Feng Lingxi picked up her chopsticks and started eating. Huangfu Qingyun watched her eat with gusto, not showing the slightest bit of restraint one would expect from a noblewoman. But he loved her personality; it was very comfortable to watch, unlike those girls who put on airs.

"Prince, aren't you eating"

Huángfǔ Qīngyún watched her dish up food for him, a faint smile gracing his lips. “Eat,” he said.

Feng Lingxi continued to eat, rice grains clinging to the corner of her mouth unnoticed. Her clear eyes met those of Huangpu Qingyun, pure and unadulterated, like a mirror reflecting everything back.

"When your head hurts, you call Lin Xi, is that your name"

"Ling Xi"

Feng Lingxi looked at Huangfu Qingyun and tried hard to think, "I don't remember."

"You seem to like this name very much, even calling it in your sleep. From now on, you'll be called Lin Xi."

Feng Lingxi listened, smiling and nodding, "I like this."

Seeing her accept this name, Huangfu Qingyun thought to himself, she must really care about this name, otherwise how could she have fainted because of it.

"You needn't remember past events. Just stay here and feel at ease."

"But I have no money."

Feng Lingxi looked at him, "As the prince, you're not short of money, are you"

Huangfu Qingyun was amused by her words, "Yes, I'm not short of money, so rest assured, I don't care if you want money."

Feng Lingxi charged at him with another dazzling smile, finished eating, stood up, "I'm full, I'm going for a walk."

"I'll go with you."

Huanghfu Qingyun got up and followed. Feng Lingxi looked at the things on his table, not even taking two bites, "Aren't you hungry"

"Protecting you is more important."didn't resemble those of a thirteen or fourteen-year-old girl at all. That thoughtful gaze made Feng Lingxi even more suspicious of her."Alright, let's go."Feng Lingxi put the medicine away and walked...