Chapter 1033: Metamorphosis 107

ut they found Feng Lingxi busy at work. Looking at the Empress Dowager and then at Feng Lingxi, both of them felt a surge of unease and anger in their hearts."Mother, you're awake."Feng Ling Xi heard...Although his daughter-in-law was taken, Dugu Cheng was genuinely happy seeing Feng Lingxi's smile. It was worth his sacrifice of a whole night for Wan'er to call Xi'er "mother".

"Alright, then tonight Father won't sleep with you two."

Feng Lingxi hugged Wan'er tightly, unwilling to let go. It was a rare occasion for Xier to call her "mother" and even willing to sleep with her. Her heart was filled with indescribable joy.

"Looks like you'll have to sleep with this king tonight."

Dugu Yu laughed and patted Dugu Cheng's shoulder, but unexpectedly, Wan'er was unhappy.

"No."

Why not

Du Gu Yu looked at Wan'er, "Could it be that you still listen to your father"

Wan'er thought seriously, looking at Dugu City, "Sleep together."

Feng Lingxi patted her head gently and smiled softly, "Waner has grown up."

"After all that, your father still sleeps with your mother."

Dugu Yu shrugged, "This Wan'er is really interesting. From now on, the royal uncle won't be bored here."

Feng Lingxi watched as Wan'er looked at Dugu Yu. Her eyes seemed to express both liking and apprehension.

The little girl was quite clever. If Duke Gu Yu came here this time as Duke Gu Cheng said, there was nothing to worry about. But what if he had other motives How could his true fall be expected after the death of the Third Princess Consort

Power struggles have always been bloody battles, a fight to the death. Dugu Yu has schemed for so long and done so much in Liangzhou. It's impossible that he would give up completely because of the third princess, and he wouldn't fail to avenge her.

"Alright, you may all sleep with Wan'er tonight. This imperial consort will have a good night's rest by herself."

The Shu Taifei stood up, "You continue to chat, this concubine is a little tired."

After bidding farewell to Shu Taifei, Feng Lingxi took Wan'er back to her room. Dugu Cheng and his brother Dugu Yu met face-to-face, as if they had endless things to say. The two brothers chatted all night until dawn before returning to their rooms.

"What time did you get back"

Dugu City lay down, smelling of alcohol. Feng Ling Xi frowned, "How much have you had to drink"

My older brother was in a bad mood, so I kept him company by drinking with him. He told me about what happened recently and had a lot of feelings.

"What's wrong"

Feng Lingxi curiously asked, sleepiness vanished entirely. On the other hand, Dugu Cheng was starting to feel drowsy.

Dugu Xiu had his eyes on the Third Princess Consort and, while imprisoning her brother, attempted to violate her. The Third Princess Consort, in order to protect her innocence, threatened suicide by crashing into a pillar, causing severe head trauma. Although she was rescued, she couldn't withstand the injury.

"So that's how it is. Why didn't the Third Prince stop Dugu Xiu back then"

He was sidelined, this matter wasn't made public. Third brother kept it in his heart all along, and only told me the truth. The outside world thought he was bedridden due to a serious illness, but they didn't know what really happened.

Du Gu Cheng frowned, "My third brother and the King of Su have never gotten along. After this incident, my third brother tried to discuss it with Du Gu Xiu Li, but he was put under house arrest. Afterwards, the Third Princess Consort was forcibly taken to the palace, and the next day she was carried out."

This Dugu Xiu is really a beast, inhuman. To do such a thing...

Dugu Cheng looked at Feng Ling Xi's indignant expression and reached out to embrace her.

"I'm really fortunate to have come here. Otherwise, this would have happened to us too. Dugu Xiu's love poison attack, there's nothing he can't do. With King Su controlling the government, these scandals couldn't possibly spread. Even if we were wronged, we could only swallow it."

Feng Lingxi, hearing this, furrowed her brow. "That's not right. Didn't you say that King Su was well-regarded in the court now Could he help Du Gu Xiu do something like this"

"This…"

Dugu Cheng looked at Feng Lingxi, "Do you mean Dugu Yu is lying"

Just now he was affectionately called "Third Brother," but now he immediately changed his address.

"As you said, Dugu Su should stand on Dugu Yu's side. Only then can he gain recognition and support from more officials in the court. Conversely, helping Dugu Xiu would mean associating with him, which would make it impossible for him to gain the support of the hundred officials."

"If he did this intentionally, it was to let Dugu Xiu know that he was on his side and didn't want to vie for power. After all, he understood better than anyone the principle of being too successful leading to downfall."

Feng Lingxi narrowed her eyes, this statement was reasonable, but she still didn't quite believe what Dugu Yu said.

"Let's wait and see."

Dugu Cheng hugged Feng Lingxi, “Go to sleep, I’m tired.”

"Woke up by you, can't sleep now."

Hearing that she couldn't sleep, Dugu City's eyes lit up, he looked at her in disbelief, "Xi'er, you're serious You can't sleep"

Restless hands made Feng Lingxi's body stiffen. She glanced at Wan'er beside her, "Don't mess around, Wan'er is here."

"Tap, and you push her in."

Feng Lingxi looked at Dugu City's eyes filled with pleading, and sighed helplessly, "I really can't do anything about you."

Since Dugu Yu moved into the mansion, life there was nothing but lively and bustling. This Dugu Yu seemed to have truly lived up to his words, not doing anything serious. Every day he just played with Wan'er, acting like a three-year-old child, completely letting himself go.

Wan'er and Dugu Yu's relationship was also very good. Dugu Yu treated her like his own daughter, showering her with love. He accompanied Empress Shu every day, treating her like his own mother. Even Dugu Cheng, under this influence, started calling Empress Shu "Mother" (mother concubine). However, Dugu Yu didn't agree, feeling unworthy and unable to be the son of Empress Shu.

"Your Majesty, the situation in court is such that I have to ask, are you truly not going to allow your fourth brother to ascend the throne This imperial position rightfully belongs to him."

During the leisure time after dinner, Dugu Yu sat beside Shu Taifei and suddenly spoke, "These days, I've been truly happy. Shu Taifei and my fourth brother have treated me like family. However, regarding Ai Fei's death, this king's heart remains heavy. This king still desires revenge."

"I thought the Third Prince had truly let go."

Dugu Yu shook his head, "I can't let go, but this king knows his own limitations. Besides, the throne won't fall to me no matter what. Empress Dowager Shu is kind and virtuous. Although she doesn't say anything on her lips, her heart is as clear as a mirror."

"Your Majesty is too kind. This humble woman is but a mere mortal, with no such abilities. As for the present, I find myself quite content."

"Shutai Fei."

Dugu Yu suddenly walked to Shu Taifei's presence and knelt down, such a move frightened Shu Taifei, she frowned slightly, "What are you doing, get up and speak."

"Your Majesty, the Empress Dowager, I know you have a desire for revenge. You understand best that our father chose my fourth brother in the beginning. But since Consort Cen took control of the government, both Duke Gu Yan and Duke Gu Xiu have been tyrannical rulers. Although Duke Gu Su has the bearing of an emperor, he is not the most suitable candidate. If he were to become emperor, I fear the Great Yuan Dynasty would truly be imperiled."

Get up.

The Empress Dowager looked at Duguy, “You told this Imperial Concubine everything, but this matter, I truly can’t help you. You are all your father's sons, and all possess the bearing of an emperor. No matter who becomes emperor, as long as they can manage well the great Yuan Dynasty, then they will not disgrace their father.”

> so, he might as well just be straightforward.“Actually, I didn't want to disturb your life. It's just that Lu Nian's mother wants a daughter. She has been blaming me for not giving her a daughter all...