and naive, incapable and unable to bring any glory. If the Emperor ever summons you to court and asks you to bring me with you, what talents could I possibly perform Wouldn't I embarrass myself and b...Feng Lingxi listened to Zhou Mu's words without saying anything. Their personal thoughts were different, and even more so since it was a man from her own place. It's impossible to expect him to be faithful.

Zhou Mu, after dinner tonight, you should go to rest first. Tomorrow, you will go to the military camp to check your belongings. I will have someone arrange them for you. When you get there, you can handle it.

"Well, I'm hungry too."

Isn't everyone tired today.

Du Gucheng returned to the camp with supplies and men. He was busy dealing with the bandit incident until late at night before returning. When he came back, Feng Lingxi was still awake, holding Wan'er while telling her a story. Wan'er listened with relish and didn't show any signs of tiredness.

"How come you're not asleep yet"

Feng Lingxi watched as Dugu Cheng returned, his handsome face full of fatigue. She felt heartache and poured him a cup of water.

"Waner can't sleep, so I'll tell her a story."

"Waner, get some rest early. Your mother is exhausted today. Don't bother her and let her have a good rest, okay"

Wan'er obediently nodded and quickly jumped off Feng Lingxi's body, climbing onto the bed and pulling up the covers.

"Xier, you should rest early too. I'll be back after my bath."

"I'm not tired yet, are you hungry I can make you something to eat."

Dugu Cheng grabbed Feng Lingxi's arm trying to go out, his voice gentle. "This king isn't hungry, I ate in the camp. But you, rest early, don't wait for this king."

Then get some rest.

Du Gu Cheng hummed in response, urging Feng Ling Xi to go to bed and rest. After taking a sip of water, he took his clothes and went out, Ye Xi following behind.

"Will the lord still be going out later"

"After-action cleanup is necessary, we can only operate at night."

Alone in the city, Dugu changed his clothes and gave them to the maid on duty. He then took Ye Xi out of the mansion and rode away on horseback.

Feng Lingxi fell asleep with Wan'er. Wan'er looked at her mother, her eyes wide open, not even a hint of sleepiness.

"Mother, when is Father coming to sleep with us"

Feng Lingxi glanced outside, "It takes a while to bathe. Wan'er, be a good girl and sleep. Daddy will hold you and let you sleep later."

"A'er, don't let Daddy hold me to sleep. Let Daddy hold Mommy to sleep."

Feng Lingxi heard Wan'er's words, her brows furrowed slightly, "Why"

"Aunt said, Father could only give Wan'er a younger brother by holding her mother."

Feng Lingxi heard this, her expression stiffened.

"Is that what your aunt told you"

"Wǎn'er asked her aunt, 'How will mother give birth to a younger brother' Her aunt told Wǎn'er, 'Father must hold mother to give birth to a younger brother.'"

Feng Ling Xi's smile widened at the corner of his lips, touching Wan Er's little head, "You really want a younger brother"

"Wan'er wants someone to play with Wan'er, but the moon is not fun to play with."

"You don't like to play with the moon"

Wǎn'er bowed her head for a while before nodding.

She's so dumb.

Feng Lingxi's lips twitched slightly. This daughter of You wasn't stupid, was she

People are just not that lively. After all, Zhang You's identity is there, so there will naturally be a distinction between high and low.

"This is where Wan'er went wrong. There are no stupid people in the world, only foolish masters. If Wan'er were truly intelligent, she should have learned to be clever like Yue'er. That's the most impressive thing."

Feng Ling Xi earnestly taught, watching Wan'er's puzzled big eyes.

"Do you think you don't have the ability, Wan'er"

"Of course, tomorrow Wan'er will make Yue'er smart."

Feng Lingxi smiled, looking at the determination in her eyes. She softly said, "Then Wan'er should go to sleep early. Start practicing hard tomorrow, and become as clever and quick-witted as Yue'er taught you. That way, Wan'er will have a great playmate."

Wan'er hummed softly, closed her eyes and fell asleep. Soon, even breaths could be heard.

Feng Lingxi glanced outside, it was so late, how could Dugu Cheng bathe for so long

Fatigue washed over her, Feng Lingxi yawned and kept waiting for him despite the drowsiness. However, Dugucheng still hadn't returned. Feng Lingxi couldn't hold on any longer and fell asleep.

The next day, Feng Lingxi was woken up by the noise at the gate. After dressing Wan'er, Xiao Li knocked on the door and entered with washing water.

"Xiaoli, what's the commotion outside"

“Yesterday, the princess brought back that Zhou Mu, and he argued with the steward this morning. He was so aggressive, he almost made the steward cry. Mistress Xiao went to try and stop them, but she couldn't even hold him back. I really don't know how a man can be so argumentative.”

"Why are you arguing"

Feng Lingxi frowned. This person who was protecting her didn't talk much, always doing more than speaking. Even though Zhou Mu had been arrogant yesterday, he shouldn't have been this difficult to get along with.

"I heard it was because the steward didn't prepare his breakfast to his liking, and he accused the steward of being neglectful."

"Go take a look."

Wind Lingxi finished washing up and brought Xiaoli and Wan'er to the front yard. Zhou Mu was still scolding, Zhang You stood aside apologizing all the time. Wind Lingxi went over and saw this scene, to be honest, she felt uncomfortable in her heart.

"I was brought back as a strategist by the Princess Consort of Chen. I'm a honored guest! What kind of treatment is given to an honored guest Is this what I get to eat"

Zhou Mu looked at the breakfast on the table, feeling frustrated. Zhang You kept apologizing.

"Zhou Mu."

Feng Lingxi walked past, and only then did Zhou Mu stop scolding. She turned to look at Feng Lingxi.

"My Lady, are you the one who sent for me as your strategist"

Feng Lingxi nodded, looking at the breakfast on the table. There were buns, pastries, and stewed soup. She didn't find anything wrong with it.

"Yes."

Zhou Mu pointed at the food on the table, “This is what the strategist eats Isn’t this just sending beggars away”

Wind Ling Xi looked at Zhang You, who hurried forward and said, "Your Highness, I have prepared your breakfast as usual. This bun is filled with meat, this porridge is bone broth, and this chicken soup was simmered with the herbs you prescribed."

Feng Lingxi nodded, looking at Zhou Mu, "This is all my fault. My family's breakfast has always been like this, focusing on light meals. The soup is for nourishing the body, and these meat buns are specially made. They are very delicious. You can try them."

Zhou Mu looked at Feng Ling Xi, her eyes full of displeasure.

"You have me act as your strategist, and this is what you serve These are the courtesans and delicacies that await guests at a royal residence, yet you offer me this I'd be mistaken for a beggar if word got out about my treatment!"

Feng Lingxi heard Zhou Mu's words, and flames rose.

"Zhou Mu, this Linxi County is a frontier region, a barren land. It's not the opulent capital city. You know these past two years have yielded little in the way of oil. Don't you understand what conditions are like here"

Feng Lingxi pointed at the meat bun.

“With such a breakfast, I am already quite luxurious. Normally, our meals are even less than this. I need advisors who can not only fill their own bellies but also care for the common people. What I want is someone who can bring prosperity to the border residents, ensure they have food and clothing, and allow them to live in peace and happiness.”

Zhou Mu heard Feng Lingxi scold him in public like this, and sneered again and again.

"This is what you told me, to be your strategist This is just the beginning and you're already giving me this kind of attitude You talk so sweetly, coaxing me in, only to treat me like this"o Li is also generous, she doesn't intend to avoid Feng Ling Xi, however, this way is also what Feng Ling Xi wants.There are rumors circulating within the Yao clan that a mystery has been discovered a...