fists in anger, but he hesitated to lash out because of Du Gu Yan's presence."Forcing a smile, she said, “Your Highness is joking. I was just teasing you a moment ago.”"Joking around, slapping someon...As soon as the news spread that Dugu Xiu appeared in Liangzhou, Feng Lingxi immediately sent word to Empress Cen and Dugu Yan, asking them to send someone to handle it.

Luoli came to find her the next day and said goodbye, explaining that she needed to leave the capital for a while to attend to important matters. Although she didn't know what they were, Feng Lingxi didn't try to stop him; she simply asked him to let her know when he returned to the capital.

After Luo Li left, Feng Ling Xi calmed down in the capital. Du Gu Cheng still hadn't sent any news. Feng Yu Xi also seemed to have changed into a different person, saying that she was reflecting at Fenghui Hall and truly didn't cause any trouble. After Feng Ling Xi inquired about it, she learned that Feng Ao Tian had left the capital to pick up the old general.

For some reason, Feng Lingxi felt that this was the eerie calm before a storm.

"Xiao Li, have you heard from Feng Yu Xi"

Feng Lingxi was woken up early by the caws of crows in the courtyard, her heart pounding with unease. It's said that crows calling around a house is an ill omen, and Feng Lingxi's heart couldn't settle down. These days had been too peaceful after all.

"No, Your Majesty spends every day in contemplative thought within the Phoenix Pavilion."

Feng Lingxi's beautiful eyes narrowed slightly. Where did the idea of "closed-door contemplation" come from If Feng Yu Xi truly had that kind of heart, wouldn't so many things have been avoided

"Your Highness, the Imperial Dowager Empress requests your presence."

Feng Lingxi hurriedly packed up and went to see her mother concubine.

In the courtyard of Concubine Shu, a pretty young girl was chatting with her, what she said amused Concubine Shu so much that her smile blossomed. Feng Lingxi watched the girl's stunning face with suspicious eyes.

"Xiao Li, who is that"

Xiao Li hurriedly said, "I don't know her."

She is Pingxi Wang's adopted daughter, Luo Juzhou.

A maidservant by the side spoke up, Feng Lingxi glanced at Luo Juzhou with confusion, "When did she arrive Why didn't I know"

"To the Royal Consort, I heard that Prince Pingxi came to the capital these days. The young princess just arrived at the manor this morning."

Feng Lingxi, upon hearing this, had already guessed a few points.

She's probably here for Duke Dugu again. This Luo Ju Zhou County Master is stunningly beautiful, and the Empress Dowager seems to favor her quite a bit. Feng Ling Xi couldn't help but feel uneasy in her heart.

"Your Highness, the Dowager Empress wouldn't do such a thing."

Xiaoli comforted the Princess, the Princess's worried gaze fell into her eyes, she knew what it meant, but didn't know how to comfort her.

"I had no idea about that."

Feng Lingxi lightly twisted her brows, "Prince Pingxi's arrival in the capital is such a big event, yet no one informed me."

Xiaoli lowered her head, "I truly don't know."

"Your Majesty, please do not blame Little Li sister. When the Marquis of Pingxi came to the capital, I heard that the household did not even know. This time, in addition to the Marquis of Pingxi, there are also the Marquis of Pingbei and the Marquis of Pingsu."

"Everyone here"

Feng Lingxi raised an eyebrow, seeing the maid nod. Feng Lingxi hurriedly asked, "Do you know why we entered Beijing"

"I don't know."

Feng Lingxi saw that her mother and Luo Juzhou were smiling so happily. Thinking about how she had rarely seen her mother smile this happily since she entered the manor, Feng Lingxi felt a pang of guilt. However, she knew that no matter what the reason was this time, she had to face it.

"Mother."

Feng Lingxi walked over and paid her respects to Shu Taifei. Luo Juzhou, standing beside her, fixed his gaze on Feng Lingxi. The scrutinizing look made Feng Lingxi very uncomfortable. Before she could speak, Luo Juzhou, holding onto Shu Taifei's arm, coquettishly asked, "Shu Taifei, is she the Fourth Princess"

Shutai smiled and patted her hand, then introduced to Feng Lingxi, "Xi'er, this is Princess Luo Juzhou of the Marquis of Pingxi. She came to Beijing with the Marquis of Pingxi this time and came to visit my mother as soon as she arrived in the capital. She's truly thoughtful."

Feng Lingxi nodded towards Luo Ju, the County Princess of Zhou Jun, and greeted her politely, "Greetings, County Princess Luo."

Luojuezhou raised an eyebrow, "The Fourth Princess is indeed the first beauty of the capital, no wonder the City Lord would marry you as his consort."

Feng Lingxi smiled gently, "Lady Luo is joking. These titles are just what they say, I don't deserve them."

"That's true, although the Fourth Princess is beautiful, she's not at the top. Men are truly superficial."

Hearing Luo Ju Zhou's words, Feng Ling Xi heard the discontent in her tone. However, for her, this title of "First Beauty" was something she didn't even care about. How could she bother with a young girl's disapproval It was probably related to men, anyway.

"This child, Xi'er, her outward appearance is commendable, but it is her beautiful soul that pleases this Empress the most."

The Noble Consort beckoned to Feng Lingxi with her hand, signaling for her to come before her. Faced with the mother concubine's actions, Feng Lingxi was truly touched. In contrast, Luo Juzhou's expression was quite interesting; her unwilling and dissatisfied gaze fell entirely on Feng Lingxi.

"Mother, you flatter me. Xi'er is not as good as you say."

Feng Lingxi was praised until her face flushed. Her mother's love for her truly surpassed everything.

Marrying Dugu City, she not only gained a loving and protective husband, but also a stepmother who was better than her own mother. She truly felt content.

Shu Taifei wore a kind expression, pulling Feng Lingxi down to sit beside her. "Jiu Zhou will be staying at the manor these days, Xi'er, you two are about the same age, why don't you spend more time with her when you have free time"

Feng Lingxi responded, "Xi'er will naturally take good care of Luo Junzhu."

"Then, the County Princess won't be polite."

Luo Juzhou's provocative gaze made Feng Lingxi smile faintly, taking her childish eyes with a chuckle.

"Ju Zhou, why didn't your father inform Bei Fei before coming to the capital this time"

Luo Ju Zhou held onto Empress Dowager Shu's arm, pushing Feng Ling Xi aside and acting coquettishly, "Empress Dowager Shu, my father came to the capital this time at the emperor's behest. Even King Pingxi and King Pannan are coming."

"Will the Prince of Pingnan's Mansion be coming with you this time too"

When it came to mentioning the Prince of Pingnan王府, Luo Juzhou's reaction turned unpleasant.

"I don't know about that. I came here just to see Cheng Gege, but I didn't expect him to be out of the capital."

Luo Juzhou puckered her red lips, her pitiful eyes full of dejection. Feng Lingxi's brows furrowed slightly, and Xiaoli on the side was about to be unable to bear it anymore. This Luo Juzhou was probably in love with the Fourth Prince. If it were just one-sided affection, it would be fine, but if she had a past with the Fourth Prince, the princess would be wronged.

"Calculating the time, Dugu City should be back soon."

As soon as Feng Ling spoke, Luo Ju's face turned sour. She asked with displeasure, "Fourth Princess Consort, how can you call Lord Cheng by his name directly This is a great offense."

"Jiu Zhou, Cheng'er and Xi'er have always gotten along like this. This is the intimacy between husband and wife, you shouldn't mind."

Shu Taifei patted Luo Ju Zhou's hand, comforting her, "Feng Ling Xi, listen to your mother concubine saying this. After you met Dugu Cheng, you have always called him that."

I didn't expect Luojumen's reaction to be this big.

"Mother concubine, Xi'er was out of line. I should probably change my address in the future. We can't give outsiders a chance to laugh at us."

"Who are you calling an outsider This county lord and Cheng Gege grew up together as childhood sweethearts, we are definitely not outsiders."

Luo Juzhou was furious, but Feng Lingxi just smiled. They had grown up together since childhood. If Duguo City had any feelings for her, she wouldn't have been betrothed to Luo Jizhou in the first place.ng looked at the calculation in her eyes and couldn't help but remind her, "Xi Er, be careful of getting too much of a good thing.""Rest assured, he'll definitely handle this. Unless he doesn't care a...