hat regardless of my status or upbringing, I am not worthy of you. My reputation in the capital, Your Highness is well aware of it. For fifteen years, I have been foolish and naive, incapable and una...Zhao Ran left behind a sentence, and walked away with her maid.

Wind Ling Xi watched her leave, her brows furrowed.

What exactly was the Crown Princess trying to do Test her, or genuinely remind her about the Empress's birthday and how Feng Linglong might make things difficult for her

"Xier, what are you thinking about"

Dugu Cheng saw her standing there in a daze, walked up to her and asked softly.

Feng Lingxi turned around and saw Dugu Cheng approaching. She told Dugu Cheng about the Crown Princess and what she had said, "My lord, do you think the Crown Princess's actions were a genuine attempt to warn me, or was she testing me"

"What do you think, Xi'er"

Feng Lingxi sat down and poured herself a glass of water. "I have a feeling that she came today to see if I would let Feng Linglong be listed under my mother's name. If I agreed, she wouldn't say anything about how Feng Linglong might cause trouble on the Empress's birthday. If I refused, she would tell me these things. Anyway, even if I knew, I wouldn't say anything, and she wouldn't worry about it harming her."

Dugu Cheng smiled indulgently, "Xier sees through it. It seems this king doesn't have to worry about Xier being unable to cope."

Feng Lingxi frowned, "It's not that simple. Although I haven't agreed, if my father insists on this, I'm afraid I can't stop him either."

If Feng Linglong really became the eldest daughter of General's Mansion and the Crown Princess, would she let her have a good life

"You're right about that. If your father agrees, completing this ritual would make Feng Linglong's status as a legitimate daughter recognized. However, this king won't let her get what she wants."

Feng Lingxi looked at the smile on Du Gu Cheng's lips and asked uncertainly, "Your Highness, have you already done something"

Dugu Cheng raised his eyes and looked at her curious gaze, pointing to his own face, "Just a moment, Your Highness, and I'll tell you."

Feng Lingxi's face flushed, and she hurriedly took a sip of water. She felt a little uncomfortable being teased like this by him in the middle of the conversation.

獨孤城 saw her blush, and he quickly kissed her on the cheek. He looked at Xi'er, who was gazing up at him with a pleased expression, "This king has already made it known. Without your consent, Feng Linglong couldn't possibly become the legitimate daughter, let alone... Even if General Feng allowed it, Emperor Father wouldn't acknowledge the identity change of that illegitimate daughter becoming a legitimate one."

"No wonder you're not worried at all."

Feng Lingxi spoke in a low voice, as if she understood why Feng Linglong had come to her to be listed under her mother's name. He didn't seem too bothered either, because he had already made arrangements for this long ago.

"Matters within the palace, both father and mother are present. What could possibly be hidden from them Xi'er, just rest assured, this king will not allow Feng Linglong to mistreat you."

"Then are you about to go on a campaign too"

When Dugu City saw her asking, he didn't hide it from her.

After the Empress's birthday, this king will set out on campaign.

"That's not for a few days..."

Feng Lingxi's expression changed slightly, a hint of reluctance in her eyes. She had finally gotten together with him, and now he was about to go on a campaign.

"Xier, rest assured, I will be back soon. Your Majesty and your child haven't been created yet, so it won't take too long."

"Who said you have to have children"

Feng Ling's face flushed red, and Du Gu Cheng's burning gaze made her feel very uncomfortable. The blush on her face grew even hotter.

"Xier doesn't want to have a child so soon. This king agrees, after all, it is indeed a bit hasty to have a child right after the wedding."

Dugu Cheng said seriously, Feng Lingxi wanted to explain, but she didn't know how.

"Dugu Cheng, I don't plan on having children with you, at least not for now."

She is so young, there are still many things she hasn't done, and now she has a child. She really finds it hard to accept. She is only fifteen, how could she have a child so quickly Will her life from now on just be about marriage and raising children

She doesn't want to do that.

Du Gu Cheng's brows furrowed slightly, "Don't you want to have a child this soon"

"Xier, are you worried about your mother"

Feng Lingxi took a deep breath, “To be honest, I’m still young. I can barely take care of myself. I don’t want to have children raise children. Besides, I need to find out what happened to my mother.”

Dugu Cheng smiled slightly, “This king will be waiting for you. No need to hurry.”

Looking at Dugu City holding her hand, Feng Lingxi's hand stiffened slightly, "Your Highness really doesn't mind"

"You don't have to give birth right now, it doesn't mean you won't have children later. This king is willing to wait."

Feng Lingxi abruptly withdrew her hand, her eyes evading his gaze, "Your Highness, perhaps I could... offer you a concubine..."

"No, my child can only be born to you."

Dugu City watched her dodge and avoid his gaze. He grabbed her shoulders, forcing her to look at him.

"Xi'er, this king still prefers the you from before, the one who was cold and aloof, barely acknowledging this king. The current you is too restrained, and this king doesn't like it."

Feng Lingxi looked at the smile on his face and stood up.

"I'll go brew some pills for you. Take them with you when you set out."

Feng Lingxi quickly left, her heart pounding.

She thought that once she confessed her feelings to him, things would just be a little more ambiguous during their time together. But why was she feeling so flustered when facing him This kind of self-consciousness even made her dislike herself.

She shook her head, Feng Lingxi went to the pharmacy to refine medicine. Only when she was refining medicine could she calm down.

As night fell, the courtyard of the General's mansion was unusually quiet. Feng Lingxi, exhausted from refining medicine, had fallen asleep sprawled on the table. Xiao Li guarded her and, seeing the King enter, hurriedly stood up but was motioned by Dugu City to go out.

Looking at Feng Lingxi sleeping soundly on the table, Dugu City walked over and saw the pills in front of her. He confessed that he was going to take them with him on an expedition. The pills refined by Xi'er were much larger portions. Dugu City looked at the fatigue on her face, reached out and hugged her up. Feng Lingxi opened her eyes when she was touched, seeing that it was Dugu City, and let out a sigh of relief.

It's late, time to go back to bed.

Feng Lingxi glanced at the dark outside, "What time is it"

"One more day."

Feng Lingxi smelled the dew on Dugu Cheng's body, "You just came back"

"The emperor summoned me to the palace to discuss important matters, that's why I'm back."

Feng Lingxi frowned, it's already past midnight. What could they be discussing that would take so long

"Is it about you going on a campaign"

Dugu Cheng responded, but hadn't decided yet whether or not to tell her.

"Xi'er, this king will be very busy these two days. Don't stay up too late making pills, staying up late is bad for your health."

Dugu City put her down, "You should sleep early. This King still has to go out for a while."

Where are you going this late

Feng Lingxi hurriedly asked, "Since the wedding day, this is the first time he has gone out before dawn. Such a change made her uneasy."

"I'm going out to run some errands. You go to sleep early, and I'll be back when it's daylight."

Dugu City tucked the blanket around her, "Don't wait for this king, or else when I come back, I'll eat you."

Feng Ling blushed at his words. Dugu Cheng chuckled lightly, planting a kiss on her lips. “Go to sleep,” he said. “This king has some things to attend to.”

"Be careful."

Dugu Cheng responded and walked out. Ye Xi was already waiting for him and they left quickly.acted recklessly, claiming that her relationship with the clan leader was ambiguous. Anyway, they said all sorts of nasty things.”Xiaoli's anger almost caused her to bang on the table, gritting her te...