Chapter 1609: Together for Life 17 >

"Just now, my father asked me to accompany you for a walk. I didn't expect to meet Princess Zhaoran in the Imperial Garden and wasted some time.""It's alright, haven't I also wasted some time"Feng Lin...Facing Dugu City's question, the Empress Dowager's face grew increasingly ugly. "So, you are now taking revenge on this old woman, blaming her for taking away your military power back then"

"To be stripped of military command, your son harbors no resentment. But after taking it away from me, how did you treat me I have never forgotten."

Dugu City stood up, "The great Yuan Dynasty's territory was hard-won by our father. I clearly remember, when I was young, you told me that the territory won by our father, I must protect with my life throughout my life. I cannot fight for status or other brothers, nor start a war for the imperial throne. You told me that our father's empire was built with countless soldiers' blood and lives, it should not be fought over for personal gain."

Dugu Cheng swallowed hard, his voice a bit choked.

"Empress Dowager, do you still remember the words you spoke When I went to war, you told me that even if I died on the battlefield, it was for the sake of the Yuan Dynasty's mountains and rivers, for the protection of the people. This is my responsibility on my shoulders, and I have kept it in mind. But Empress Dowager, have you already forgotten these"

"Nonsense, when did this palace ever say such things."

The Empress Dowager opened her eyes and rebuked him sharply, "There is no need to lecture me with fabricated tales. You are now the Regent King, and you hold sway over this court. You decide how to deal with me; I have no means to oppose you."

"Your Majesty, you know I didn't mean it that way. I just wanted to advise..."

"Enough, this Empress does not want to hear you speak any longer. Get out of my sight."

The Empress Dowager was furious, not wanting to see Dugu City for another moment. Her angry roar scared all the palace maids and eunuchs in Ci'an Palace to their knees.

"I shall take my leave."

Du Gu Cheng endured the bitterness in his heart and walked out of Ci'an Palace.

“Regent, how is the situation” Li Wuyan looked towards Cining Palace. Seeing Dugu City's dejected expression, he comforted him, "The Empress Dowager's drastic personality change does need a thorough investigation. Perhaps someone is threatening her behind the scenes..."

"It's the person who changed."

Dugu City interrupted Li Wuyan, "How is the emperor"

The Emperor is already out of danger. He has taken the medicine and is recuperating well. He will be able to walk tomorrow, but the toxins in his body haven't been fully cleared, so it will be difficult for him to make a full recovery.

Dugu Cheng nodded, these were all things he knew long ago. The Emperor had always wanted Xi'er to enter the palace for treatment, nothing more than wanting her to recover. But with the current situation, if she could heal, the Empress Dowager's position would probably be even worse.

"Has the Prime Minister gone to see the Emperor"

Li Wuyan nodded. "I've reported on today's situation. All of King Yu's former subordinates, including the Prime Minister, have been rounded up. The Regent seems determined to eliminate them swiftly. The Acting Regent is still keeping a close eye on things, lest he make the officials unhappy."

Dugu Cheng nodded. He now had the situation in the palace under control. How to deal with King Yu and the Empress Dowager were matters for the Emperor, but he needed to be careful and cautious when dealing with the remnants of the Empress Dowager and King Yu's factions, avoiding any brutal massacres.

Feng Lingxi woke up from her sleep and found that Dugu City hadn't returned. She heard from outside that there had been a palace coup in the palace, with the Regent King imprisoning the Empress Dowager in Ci'an Palace. As for Wang Yu's imprisonment, Feng Lingxi yawned and walked out of the courtyard. She glanced at the dazzling sunlight and her eyes fell on the house opposite her.

"Butler, where is my elder brother"

"Miss, Young Master and Master Tao have gone out."

Feng Lingxi retracted her gaze, "Was there anyone who came to look for me today"

The steward shook his head, Feng Lingxi let out a light sigh, "Steward, you go to the opposite mansion and ask if they have Angelica sinensis. Just say that our mansion is out of it and borrow some from them."

"Miss, there is Danggui in the house. If not, I will send someone to buy it from the pharmacy..."

"Go borrow from across the street, and do it as I said."

This housekeeper, how can she be so clueless She asked him to just get a feel for the situation, but he went and took it so seriously.

The steward responded and hurried out. Soon, he returned with a handful of Angelica sinensis root in his hand. Feng Lingxi looked at the Angelica sinensis, feeling a nameless ache in her heart. The steward quickly explained, "It was given to me by their steward, Miss. I asked someone, and our household has plenty of Angelica sinensis."

"Alright, get me something to eat."

Having a headache, the head steward of Tou Mansion and Lu Mansion are truly a match made in heaven. It seems this plan won't work.

Last night, Yingba's words echoed in her ears. Feng Lingxi really wanted to know what was going on with Xiaoli, but she couldn't go over. Luoli's instructions made her dare not forget, fearing that she would implicate Wan'er.

All day long, Feng Ling Xi was listless. When Du Gu Cheng returned in the evening, Luo Li had not yet come back.

"Xier, the matters in the palace have come to an end. This king will go out later, you mustn't wander around the house."

"Didn't you sleep last night Are you still going to enter the palace"

Feng Lingxi looked at Dugu Cheng's dark circles under his eyes and saw him nod in response. She explained, "I have to ensure the Emperor's safety, and besides, there are many matters of state to attend to. I need to help deal with them. I'll be back to accompany you as soon as I'm done."

"So what brings you back now"

Feng Lingxi muttered to herself, Du Gucheng's movements froze slightly. Looking at her listless appearance, he explained softly, "I came back to tell you so you wouldn't worry."

"I..."

She wasn't worried about Duguo City at all; she just really wanted to know about Xiaoli. She had intended to ask Duguo City, but seeing his tired face, Feng Lingxi swallowed her words and didn't want to bother him.

"What's wrong"

"It's fine, just be more careful and don't overexert yourself. Let them do it, don't try to handle everything yourself."

Dugu Cheng responded and went to wash up, changed his clothes, then went out.

Feng Lingxi rested her chin, waiting until night fell. Looking at the twinkling stars in the sky, Feng Lingxi thought several times about climbing over the wall to see what was happening on the other side, but she held back.

"It's so late, aren't you sleeping What, are you waiting for me"

Lu Nian walked over, carrying a lunch box in his hand. This was food for Feng Lingxi. He had just returned home and heard the steward talking about her, saying that Xi'er was in a bad mood today and had a bad temper. So he came over as soon as he returned.

"Big brother, talk to me."

Wind Ling Xi opened her mouth, her voice weak and lacking strength. Her eyes were fixed on the house across from them.

"What's wrong You seem distracted, could it be about Dugu City"

Feng Lingxi gave him a withering look. "I don't have the mood to think about him; I'm thinking about Luo Li."

"Pffft..."

Lu Nian was exasperated, looking at Feng Ling Xi who stared at him, and explained, "He promised to come last night, but I waited until today and didn't see him. You know Yingba told me that Xiaoli found Luoli yesterday, but I waited until now, Luoli didn't come. I really want to go and see."

"Xiao Li is across"

Lu Nian looked at Luoli's courtyard, "That little Li has come back, why doesn't she come here to see you"

Feng Ling sighed, “This is why I stayed here for a day. Ying Ba told me that Xiao Li has changed. She's cold now, and he warned me to be careful. I was thinking, did Xiao Li forget about me And what happened to her”d the Yao Clan to seal this matter, ensuring not a single drop leaks. How could Empress Cen possibly know that they had already replaced Luo ZheAs Ruifeng had guessed, Luoxue didn't stay long after re...