the two young masters stay for a few days so that we can repay their kindness in saving us.'"Dugu Cheng, as if finding it hard to believe, met Ye Xi's gaze and clasped his hands together, saying, "Th...The Imperial Noble Consort Shu saw Feng Ling return. She noticed the displeasure on her face and beckoned her over with a loving smile. "Feng'er, come here to your mother."

Feng Lingxi responded and walked over, reaching out to support Shutai with a soft voice, "Mother concubine, Third Royal Princess."

"Fourth Royal Wife, are you unwilling to see me"

The Third Princess asked, and seeing the displeasure on Feng Ling Xi's face, she realized something. Asking like this in front of Empress Shu, the atmosphere was clearly different.

"Your Majesty, the Third Royal Wife has misunderstood. Xi'er wouldn't dislike you at all. It's just that these past few days, she has just returned from Linxi County and is swamped with things to do. She's been so busy that she looks exhausted. Just looking at her makes this concubine feel pity."

Hearing that the Imperial Consort was speaking up for Feng Lingxi in such a way, the Third Princess looked at Feng Lingxi with envious eyes.

"The Shu Taifei is very kind to the fourth princess."

"Mother, I've caused you worry. I am truly sorry."

Feng Lingxi apologized and helped Shu Taifei sit down. Looking at the kind smile on her face, this mother-in-law's kindness to her was something even her biological mother might not have. She truly treated Shu Taifei as her own biological mother.

The three consorts, she truly didn't want to see her. Ever since she learned about what happened with Dugu Yu, she had always maintained a certain distance from the third consort. What had happened, how could she forget.

Shutai smiled and patted her hand. "Silly child, why be so polite with your mother It's you who needs to take some time for yourself. You've lost so much weight, your mother feels heartache seeing it."

After Shu Taifei finished speaking, she looked at Liu Mama beside her, "Go bring the chicken soup that this concubine has stewed for Xi'er over here."

Feng Lingxi hearing this, hurriedly said, "Mother concubine, wasn't I told not to cook Lingxi has never cooked for you, how..."

"Silly child, your mother concubine is not busy, there's no need for you to attend to me. It's you, if this body of yours isn't taken care of properly, your mother concubine will be heartbroken. Next time, don't even think about running around with Cheng'er."

Feng Lingxi nodded obediently, "Xi'er will listen to Niang, and drink it all up later."

Only then was the Imperial Noble Consort satisfied. She glanced at the Third Royal Consort, and the envious look in her eyes could not escape the Imperial Noble Consort's notice. However, pretending not to see it, she said helplessly, "I apologize for making the Third Royal Consort laugh. This girl, Xi'er, is just a child and doesn't know how to take care of herself. Seeing her so frail, this consort felt heartache and wanted to give her some nourishment."

The Third Princess's heart ached. Watching the Imperial Dowager treat Feng Lingxi so well, this was something every daughter-in-law would desire, but she had never experienced it.

"The Imperial Noble Consort is very kind to the Fourth Princess, making people envious just by watching."

Feng Lingxi smiled gently, and the smile on Shu Taifei's face became even more loving.

"Your Majesty, the Third Royal Wife may not know this, but Xia'er has suffered greatly since childhood. Seeing her plight, this concubine feels compassion for her and wishes to treat her kindly."

"Mother, Xi'er is not suffering. With Mother and someone as loving as Duke Gucheng, Xi'er is very happy."

It would be a lie to say I wasn't touched. My mother's kindness and indulgence towards me are unparalleled in the world.

"Look at you, child. Everything I do for you is only what you deserve."

Shutai looked at the chicken soup being served and quickly said, “Drink it while it’s hot. Later, I’ll accompany Third Princess Consort as she walks around. It's rare for Third Princess Consort to come visit your residence, so don't neglect her. Make sure she has dinner before returning.”

Feng Lingxi looked at the chicken soup in front of her, a little embarrassed.

"Mother, with the Third Princess here, it's not good for Xi'er to drink soup alone. It would be better if I ate with the Third Princess."

The Noble Consort Shu glanced at the Third Princess, and before she could speak, her eyes filled with difficulty as she said, "Xier, this chicken soup has special medicinal ingredients added by your mother. The Third Princess cannot drink it."

Feng Lingxi looked at the Third Princess's abdomen, her eyes filled with astonishment.

"Is the Third Princess expecting"

The Third Princess's expression stiffened, and she forced a smile and said, "Fourth Princess, you jest. I don't."

“Mother Empress means this chicken soup is specially prepared for you, with the added herbs not suitable for Third Princess Consort to use.”

Shutai looked at Sanwangfei's stiff expression and ordered, "Liu MaMa, go to the kitchen and get Sanwangfei a bowl of bird's nest."

"Imperial Concubine Shu, no need, I'm not hungry."

The Third Royal Consort hastily tried to stop her, but the Empress Dowager smiled and said, "Yes, yes, this kitchen prepares a bowl of bird's nest for me every day. Just have Liu Ma take it to you."

Upon hearing that the bird's nest was prepared for Consort Shu, Third Royal Wife hesitated but still refused.

"Your Majesty, truly there's no need for this. Your kindness embarrasses me. How could I possibly stay longer I came to visit the Fourth Princess today because I had some questions for her. Please don't be so polite. This bird's nest is precious and meant for your Majesty. How could I dare consume it"

The Third Princess finally admitted she was here for Feng Lingxi. Otherwise, Feng Lingxi would have thought she was just visiting her mother.

Upon hearing this, Shutai Fei frowned slightly, "So that's how it is, then this concubine won't trouble you. You two continue chatting, this concubine is a little tired and will go back to rest first. I'll return after finishing dinner."

The Empress Dowager rose, and the Third Princess followed suit hastily. However, she saw the Empress Dowager instruct Feng Lingxi, "After dinner is finished, you will send the Third Princess off. Don't neglect a guest."

"Mother, rest assured, Xi'er remembers."

Then, Shu Taifei took Liu Mama away, leaving San Wangfei and Feng Lingxi in the garden.

"Your Highness, I won't be staying for dinner tonight. I apologize for dropping by without notice this time."

"It's fine, she's at the residence anyway. The Third Princess coming to find me won't be a bother."

Feng Lingxi said softly, watching as the Third Princess drank all the chicken soup in her bowl. The Third Princess watched Feng Lingxi obediently drink the soup, and with a forced smile, she said, "Concubine Shu treats the Fourth Princess so well, just like her own daughter. I'm afraid there aren't many mothers-in-law in the world who are as kind as Concubine Shu."

Feng Lingxi smiled faintly, handing the bowl and chopsticks to Xiao Li beside her, then looked at the Third Princess, "Indeed, I must have burned high incense in my past life to have such a good grandmother like Shu Taifei."

"In that case, the Fourth Princess must be even more kind to Imperial Noble Consort Shu, and give birth to a grandson for her sooner so that Imperial Noble Consort Shu can be happy."

When it came to children, Feng Lingxi's eyes darkened. However, the darkness disappeared quickly and she looked up at the Third Princess, saying, "What the Third Princess said is very true. But my mother said I am still young, just a child myself, and that I should wait a while before having a child."

The smile on the Third Princess' face was about to disappear. This Imperial Noble Consort's indulgence towards Feng Lingxi simply made her jealous to the point of madness.

However, even though she wasn't happy inside, the Third Princess Consort didn't show it. Thinking about her purpose for today, a smile once again appeared on her face.

"Fourth Princess, there is something I don't know if I should tell you. While you were away from the capital, there have been some things I've always wanted to talk to you about. It's just...I'm afraid you might be angry when you hear them."dents for now. I might as well recuperate here, take this opportunity to rest and catch my breath."Bai Xiaod ie's brows furrowed, "If the Sixth Prince goes back, why wouldn't the court allow you all t...