the help of the Yaozu clan chief, I would have died on the road long ago. When I returned, it was the same."Empress Dowager Cen's face darkened, "What happened Why didn't you send me a message back Do...Feng Aotiān's reaction made Feng Lingxi's eyes even colder. Even when lying, he wasn't willing to deceive her at all, was he

I was still thinking about stepping in to help, after all, I'm a doctor and I should uphold some medical ethics. Now it seems like there's really no need. I want to see just how far this father will go to protect them.

"Xiaoli, this princess is a bit tired. Let's go back to my natal family's courtyard first. Tell everyone below, tonight, I will be staying at the General's Mansion." After Feng Lingxi finished speaking, Feng Aotien's face became even worse. She wanted to stay Didn't she really want to kill Lingyu

Linglong got married yesterday. If we hadn't notified her, I'm afraid it would be too late to visit her when she returns home.

Zhang watched Xier's attitude and was truly shocked by her performance today. Although she knew Xier had changed, today's performance made her realize that she actually knew nothing about her own daughter. She seemed like a different person altogether.

After recovering from her serious illness, Xi'er seemed even more ruthless and unfathomable than she had imagined.

"Xi'er, are you truly unwilling to lend a hand"

Feng Aotian stepped forward, stopped her, clenched his fists, "What are your demands Just say it, as long as you're willing to help, I'll agree to anything."

Feng Aotian knew his words would certainly anger her, but if he didn't speak up, he would have no chance.

Feng Ling Xi turned around, looking at the pain in her father's eyes, a sneer curving her lips.

She truly admired his courage. Even at this time, he was still able to speak such words and think of helping Feng Lingyu. It seemed that besides Liu's biological children, her status as the legitimate daughter was no better than Liu's concubine's daughters.

Feng Lingxi glanced at him, then supported Zhang Shi back to the courtyard.

"Xier..."

Feng Aotian still wanted to shout, but Feng Lingxi had already walked away.

“Father, please save me! Feng Lingxi ruined my face. If I can’t be healed, I might as well just die.” Feng Lingyu cried and wailed, on the verge of tears. Feng Aotien watched her like this and quickly comforted her, “Don't cry, Father will find a way. Your fourth younger sister is now very important. Even when Father speaks to her, she treats me like this. Now, the only one who can save you is your elder sister.”

Feng Lingyu heard her elder sister, as if she had heard a life-saving straw, and hurriedly said, "Then father, please quickly call your elder sister back. If she doesn't come back, mother and I will be dead."

"Attendants, please escort the Second Madam back to her courtyard." Let me know if you have any other text you'd like me to translate!

Even though Feng Lingxi said Liu Shi was a lowly concubine, Feng Aotian's address for her remained unchanged.

She was not a concubine, but the second mistress. In his eyes, Liu's status was higher than Zhang's because Liu had given birth to an eldest son for the Feng family. Since ancient times, mothers were elevated by their sons, and Liu's status in his eyes had surpassed that of Zhang, the original wife.

Zhang followed her daughter back to the courtyard, watching her daughter's face was still cold, a worried expression on her own.

"Xier, what you're doing will truly ruin your second sister's reputation. For a woman, there are two most important things: her chastity and her beauty. By scarring her face, you're acting without reason and it will be impossible to defend yourself anywhere."

"Today I feel uncomfortable in my heart. It's because Feng Lingyu needs to be disciplined, so don't mention it."

Since she dared to scratch the face of the Feng Ling Jade, she was not afraid. Otherwise, she would not have made the move.

"Xi'er, this behavior of yours... if it were to reach the palace, it wouldn't be good for your reputation. After all, you're marrying into the imperial family, and in everything you do, you need to think things through carefully."

Zhang shi, hearing her say this, became even more worried and hurriedly advised.

Feng Lingxi patted Zhang's hand, looking at her mother's worried expression. "Mother, don't worry about me, my child. Today is the day I won't let Liu shi ride roughshod over you and bully you."

If she doesn't come, I really don't know how Mother will get through this.

Zhang Shi touched her own face, "Your father has always been like this towards Liu Shi. The more you are unkind to Liu Shi, the more your father protects her. You just saw it yourself. Your mother is indeed concerned, but there's nothing she can do about it. Besides, Liu Shi gave birth to a son for the Feng family, while your mother only has you as her daughter. Even as the legitimate wife, standing before Liu Shi with your father's support, how could she possibly hold her ground"

"If Xi'er doesn't come today, what will Father do to Mother"

Zhang sighed softly, "Your father is making such a fuss because he wants to take the steward's authority back from Mother and give it to Liu Shi. After all, she has been the steward for so many years, and she gave your father a son."

This woman's status in her husband's family wasn't good to begin with because she didn't give birth to a son. Furthermore, she had been seriously ill for a long time before, and the steward's authority belonged to Liu Shi. Suddenly, it was taken away from her. Who would be willing to give it back

Wind Ling-xi fell silent. Her mother had taken the medicine, and her body was almost back to normal. Logically, there should have been a reaction in her stomach, but could it be that she had reached an age where she couldn't conceive

"My lady, please don't say that. A proper wife is a proper wife, and no one can take what rightfully belongs to you."

Zhao comforted her, Feng Yu shook his head at his mother and motioned for her to be quiet, but Zhang held onto Zhao's hand.

"Thank you, little sister, for speaking up for me. These years have truly been difficult for both of you, mother and daughter."

Feng Yu Xi hurriedly knelt down, "Madam, please don't say that. We both know your kind heart, mother and daughter. Moreover, today Madam and the Fourth Princess helped us, Yu Xi and Aunt have nothing to repay you."

Zhang hurriedly helped her up, "Silly child, get up quickly."

"Third sister, apply the medicine I gave you to your face on time, and the scars will heal completely."

As the wind and rain fell, I bid farewell to her. Thinking about what she said in the front hall, I hesitated for a moment before finally speaking up.

"What you and Father said just now might invite Big Sister's reprimand. She's married into the Prince's mansion now, and it's said that the Crown Princess and His Highness are not getting along well. If Big Sister gains power, and you hurt Second Sister, I'm afraid she won't let it go."

Feng Lingxi was still happy when she heard her say this. She could think of her, and it wasn't in vain that she helped her.

"Third Sister, you don't need to worry about me. Even if it happened again today, I would handle it the same way. As for Third Sister, we are all Father's daughters. Why do you allow Second Sister to bully you like this Don't you fear that she will ruin your looks and you won't be able to marry"

Feng Yu Xi looked at her, his fist clenched under his sleeve.

"Does the Fourth Princess not see that Father only has Elder Sister and Second Sister in his eyes When I was injured that day, not a single word from Father. I knew then, no matter what, Father wouldn't take my side or reprimand Second Sister. Why should I argue with her If I anger her, my aunt's life will truly become unbearable."

Who wants to live such a miserable life When the fourth sister hadn't recovered, she followed her sisters and managed to get by peacefully. Now that the fourth sister is better, treating her slightly kindly, the eldest and second sisters view her as an enemy. She can only endure this life in silence.

"Looks like I've done something to hurt Third Sister."

Feng Lingxi naturally heard the meaning behind her words. Before she recovered from her illness, although her third sister was not as vulnerable as they were, she could still protect herself with wisdom. But after recovering, as soon as her third sister spoke up in support, she was treated as an enemy just like them. She spoke casually about it as if she were slaughtering chickens or sheep."Okay."Feng Lingxi looked at Xiaoli beside her, "Later you arrange a room for her, don't let it be too far from us, take her...