Chapter 308: Seize Power 63

guarding the border all these years. How could he possibly poison his own wife"Feng Aotian's face stiffened, and after being reminded by Dugu City, he calmed down."Father, I only want to understand s..."You're the one I saved. No one would say anything if you stayed here with me."

Huánhú Qīngyún explained briefly, and seeing her father arrive, she hurriedly pulled her up. Everyone bowed in greeting.

Huangfu Ying raised his hand, "You're dismissed."

The number of attendees at the banquet was small. Only a few princes and ministers from the imperial court of Emperor Aoxu, Yao Wan'ying and Dugu Cheng were present. Due to Yao Wan'ying’s unique status, the guest list remained so limited.

Beside Dugu City was Yao Wan'ying. After taking her seat, she beckoned to Feng Lingxi. Feng Lingxi hurriedly walked over and sat beside her mother, "Mother."

"Holy Lord, today I won't discuss state affairs. Let us reminisce about old times."

Yao WanYing nodded, looking at the other princes and officials, and said with a smile, "After more than ten years apart, it seems you all haven't changed a bit."

"The Lord is still as handsome as ever."

The polite chatter made Feng Lingxi doze off. She lowered her head and picked at the food in front of her. Anyway, they wouldn't let her speak, so it was better to keep quiet and avoid mistakes.

Du Gu Cheng watched Feng Ling Xi eat with great delight, offering the snacks in front of him to her. Feng Ling Xi happily took them and beamed at him, then ate contentedly by herself.

"Your Majesty, I have already had people prepare all the houses here. I want to bring Xi'er back to live with me. Thank you for your help, Your Highness. I am grateful to you."

"Yun'er, what do you think"

Huangfu Qingyun glanced at Feng Lingxi, “My son thinks it’s a good thing for Xi'er to move back and live with the Holy Master. My son naturally agrees.”

Yao Wan Ying smiled faintly at Huang Fu Qing Yun, if Xi Er hadn't been with Du Gu Cheng, marrying Huang Fu Qing Yun would also be a good choice, but after all, it was just fate.

"Wan Ying, am I a satisfactory son"

When Huangfu Ying spoke, Yao Wan'ying knew what he meant. She hadn't had time to explain Xier and Dugu City's relationship to him, but mentioning it here now probably meant he was going to propose.

"Very good."

Yao Wan Ying looked at the Empress, their eyes met. The Empress spoke first, "Your Majesty, since Xi'er and Wan Ying are staying in the capital, we will see each other more often. It's good for young people to spend time together."

Huangfu Ying nodded, "It's I who was anxious."

After finishing her speech, the greetings began. Yao Wan'ying turned to the Empress and expressed her gratitude. She was grateful for the Empress' help in getting her out of a difficult situation. Even without mentioning the marriage contract, the Empress had done her a great favor.

Du Gucheng listened to their discussion, his eyes falling on Feng Lingxi. Seeing that she was only focused on eating, acting as if it had nothing to do with her, it was just like her current way of doing things.

At the banquet, Feng Lingxi only ate and ate. She didn't care what they were saying on top of her head. To her, everything they said was like clouds and mist, incomprehensible. She simply didn't bother listening.

After the banquet, Feng Lingxi followed Yao Wan'ying out of the palace. Huangfu Qingyun saw her leave with them. Since Du Gucheng lived with the Holy Lord, this meant he spent more time with her than him.

"Xi'er."

Huangfu Qingyun called out to Feng Lingxi, and when she stopped, he hurried forward. Feng Lingxi looked at Huangfu Qingyun's hesitant expression, her eyes full of doubt, "Huangfu Qingyun, I want to live with my mother."

"I know."

"If you have time, come back to the Prince's Mansion, this will always be your home."

Huangfu Qingyun held her hand, Feng Lingxi's body stiffened, wanting to withdraw her hand, but was held tighter by Huangfu Qingyun.

"I'll have someone keep your yard for you, and you're always welcome to come back."

Feng Ling Xi retracted her hand and forced a smile, saying, “I’ll go back and see you when I have time. You can also come to my house.”

"Of course, I'll look for you every day. Don't hide from me."

He's now afraid that Xier will find out about his bet with Dugu City and distance herself from him, avoiding him.

"If I'm not hiding from you, then I'm going."

Feng Lingxi hurriedly said, "Then I'll go back first. It's getting late, and I'm a little tired."

Huángfǔ Qīngyún watched her withdraw her hand and flee, her eyes filled with disappointment.

Did he frighten Xi'er Why is she so afraid of him now Was it when he spoke to her at the banquet that scared her, or something else

Feng Lingxi got on the carriage and looked at Du Gucheng sitting opposite her. Their eyes met, and Feng Lingxi squeezed out a smile. Du Gucheng smiled back and lifted the curtain to look outside at Huangfu Qingyun. Seeing him standing there with a sullen expression, the smile on Du Gucheng's lips deepened.

"Xier, what did the Crown Prince say to you Why are you looking so strange"

Wind Ling raised her head and met her mother's concerned gaze, "He told me to go play at the Prince's Mansion when I have time."

Du Gu Cheng frowned slightly, "You agreed"

"I said I would go if I had time, but I didn't say for sure that I would."

Feng Lingxi finished speaking and looked at Du Gucheng's furrowed brows, she was a little unhappy. She didn't know what expression he was making.

"That's true, after all, you now live with your mother, and it wouldn't be right for you to stay in the Prince's Mansion without a legitimate reason."

What about you

Feng Lingxi asked Dugu City, "Aren't you also someone without status who lives in my home"

Looking at her questioning gaze, Dugu City suddenly leaned forward, staring into Feng Lingxi's eyes, making her take a step back in fright. "What are you doing What kind of look is that"

"What identity do you want me to live under in your home Just tell me."

Feng Lingxi was teased by his words, her flickering eyes betraying her true feelings. She glared at him angrily, "Du Gu Cheng, why do you always have to speak like this Can't you learn from Huangfu Qingyun"

Why learn from him

Dugu Cheng asked straightforwardly, "I am so good, don't you hope that all the men in the world will be like him, boring."

"Whoever said he was boring, that's Huangfu Qingyun being polite and respectful."

Feng Lingxi's rebuttal, filled with dissatisfaction, watched Dugu Cheng's narrowed eyes, becoming increasingly uneasy. She didn't even know why she felt this way.

This awful feeling, she didn't like Dugu City's gaze on her now, as if she had done something wrong to him.

"What are you staring at me for"

獨孤城 raised an eyebrow, seeing the panic in her eyes. "I just want to see what's on your mind. You seem off."

"Where is it wrong"

Feng Lingxi hurriedly asked, "Was she that obvious"

"I feel like you're lying. You obviously prefer me like this more, but you insist that someone like Huangfu Qingyun is better."

"Nonsense, I didn't."

Feng Lingxi retorted, avoiding Du Gucheng's gaze and moving closer to Yao Wan'ying. "Mother, look at him, he always bullies me."

A slightly coquettish tone made a smile bloom on Dugu Cheng's lips. With the obvious difference between his demeanor and that of Emperor Fu Qingyun, he believed that Xi'er still had him in her heart; it was just that she hadn't realized it herself. Even amnesia couldn't stop this love.

Yao Wanting patted her back, "You used to bully the Fourth Prince a lot. Now that things have changed, wouldn't it be good to feel what he felt when you bullied him"Gu Cheng saw Huang Fu Qing Yun and thought about yesterday Xi Er when she left, wondering if she had told him anything. He said, “Xi Er's ascension ceremony is today, just last night Xi came to report...