as already used to it, but now he didn't know why he wanted to explain."Sixth Prince is now suffering from smallpox and has been isolated. I haven't seen him yet.""Xier, the emperor has decreed that y..."Dugu City, you…"

Feng Ling hurriedly covered her mouth, moving away from him. Watching him gently caress his lips and smile foolishly, she really wanted to slap him.

"What are you doing"

I just suddenly feel like kissing you and tasting you.

As soon as Dugu City spoke, a heavy sense of killing intent came over him, making his body tremble. He hurriedly said, "Xier, this king was wrong. This king shouldn't have been disrespectful to Xier."

"Shut up."

Feng Ling Xi wiped her lips and was suddenly kissed. She wasn't used to such touching. Was this Du Gu Cheng high tonight Why was he being so annoying And she was injured right now, so she couldn't do anything to him.

"Xier, this is unprecedented."

Du Gucheng hurriedly raised his hand and swore an oath. Looking at Feng Lingxi's angry eyes, he pointed to her back, "Don't be angry, lest it affects your wound."

Feng Lingxi coldly scanned him, "After you apply the medicine, go to sleep."

"Xi'er, if this king leaves, if someone comes to assassinate you, it will be very dangerous."

"Leaving you behind is more dangerous."

Just now they kissed, who knows what he'll do to her next. What if something really happens Will she be able to stop it

"Xier, just now it's truly not the King's fault. Staring at you, I didn't know how this mouth of mine became so useless, completely bewitched by your lips. Deserving of a beating."

Dugu City spoke, raising his hand and fanning himself twice towards his mouth. Feng Lingxi saw this and wanted to reach out to stop him, but she found that he had already stopped, looking at her with a smile, "Xier, this king knew you wouldn't be willing to hit this king."

"Don't talk about these nonsense things, I am tired, going to sleep now."

She seemed to be getting a little too close with Dugu City, and she didn't like the feeling at all.

Dugu City hurriedly went over and lifted the blanket for her, watching her lie down and covering her with a quilt. He softly said, "Be careful of the injury on your back. Try not to press on the wound when you sleep at night."

Feng Lingxi responded and closed her eyes.

Du Gucheng walked out and saw Ye Xi guarding outside the door. He instructed in a deep voice, "Keep a close watch."

"Understood, sir."

After the incident with the Princess, increased guards were stationed throughout the manor. This was done out of concern for the Princess's safety in case something else were to happen.

Dugu Cheng finished giving his orders, closed the door, and Ye Xi hurriedly stepped forward. "Your Highness, are you going to bed"

Dugu Cheng coldly swept his gaze over, Ye Xi chuckled, and he knew that with the King's ability, how could he possibly get into the Queen's bed What was said about revenge had now become chasing after his wife. Could the ending be the same

Every night with Dugu City guarding was peaceful and safe. Feng Ling Xi woke up the next day to see Dugu City already getting ready to leave. She got up and freshened up, then went out with Dugu City.

In the marketplace, they found a blacksmith and handed over the surgical knife to be sharpened. Only then did Dugu City take Feng Lingxi for a stroll through the market.

"I want to go back to the General's Mansion, I haven't been there in three days."

I also wonder how my mother is managing the household now.

"Alright, I'll go have a meal with my mother-in-law along the way."

Dugu City helped her onto the carriage, watching her hesitant expression, he smiled and asked, "What is it Don't you want this King to accompany you"

"You've been with me for days, don't you have anything to do"

Before that, he was very busy. These days, because of her assassination, he hasn't gone out much.

"My father commanded me to protect your safety. It is my duty as a prince."

Dugu City lifted the curtain and glanced outside, "Has Xi'er not discovered anyone following us"

Feng Lingxi heard his words and hurriedly approached, looking out the carriage window, but she didn't see anyone suspicious.

Since you were stabbed, this King had Ye Xi investigate the assassin that day. Xi'er, do you know what was found

"What do you want to say"

"The person who assassinated you is very likely to be someone sent by the Queen."

獨孤城的這句話讓風淩兮驚出一身冷汗，皇後派來的人，那豈不是因為她那天救了皇上的緣故？ Du Gugcheng's words made Feng Lingxi break out in a cold sweat. Were the people sent by the Empress because she saved the Emperor that day

“You should now know why I've been following you everywhere these days,” Dugu City put down the curtain. “The assassin failed that night, but they will surely come back. If the mastermind knows that I am watching over your safety, she will naturally not dare to make a move easily.”

“If it really is someone sent by the Empress, you can hold out for a few days, but can you guarantee you'll be able to hold out for a lifetime If she wants me dead, there are plenty of ways she could do it.”

It seems I shouldn't have interfered that day, getting myself into such a big mess.

"For now, at least, she dares not act rashly. No matter who it is, they will all cease their actions because of this."

"What's the use of this Killers will eventually show up anyway. Things won't get resolved, and I won't be able to rest."

Feng Lingxi's beautiful eyes flashed with a cold light that pierced the soul. If anyone wanted her dead, she would fight to the death. Otherwise, she would have wasted this chance at rebirth.

Dugu City took in the coldness in her eyes, a pampered smile playing on his lips, "Has Xi'er made any plans"

Feng Lingxi glanced at him, "No."

"Fine, let's go have a meal with my mother-in-law first. I'll take a stroll around General Manor and find someone who's easy to talk to before anything else."

Feng Lingxi fell silent. She knew who he was talking about, but moving the Fengling Jade at this time wouldn't benefit her mother much. Her mother had just taken control of the General's Mansion, and if she were to take the Fengling Jade, it would undoubtedly anger Lady Liu. She couldn't risk it, gambling with her mother's life.

"I remember my second aunt had three children. Besides the two daughters, she also had a son who was a year younger than me."

Feng Ling Xi's eyes flashed with a hint of coldness, "Today I go back, just right to meet this younger brother."

"I've heard whispers too, your father's three sons, none of them resemble him. The eldest son of a distinguished General's household, at such a young age, indulging in pleasures of the flesh...not even an ounce of a gentleman from the General's family."

"If he hadn't been frequenting those entertainment districts, do you think I would have had a chance"

Feng Ling Xi's lips curled into a cold smile, Liu Shi, if you want my life, Feng Ling Xi's, then see if you have the ability.

Dugu City smiled, he liked her just like this, different from those graceful and refined ladies.

"Xier, do you know why this king wants to live a good life with you It's because of your current disposition, this king genuinely likes it."

"Feng Lingxi rolled her eyes and said, "Then I hope His Royal Highness will not like the kind of woman like me. A woman like me would never flatter or fawn over you."

"I like it."

Dugu Cheng's doting gaze made Feng Lingxi unable to meet his eyes. These past few days, the way he looked at her was becoming increasingly ambiguous. She was really afraid that one day he would suddenly do something to her. Although they had already been intimate, it was completely different now compared to before.

"Xier, how about a bet between you and this king"

獨孤城 suddenly spoke, Feng Lingxi looked at her in confusion, only to see him smiling and saying, "This king wants to make a bet with you, betting on who falls in love with the other first."ge somehow."I heard that the Fourth Princess executed two newly arrived concubines. This Fourth Princess is so fierce and jealous, how could the Imperial Noble Consort not be angry.""Isn't that right...