Chapter 1218: The War Drums Beat 29

brows furrow slightly, "That woman is really a worry, actually causing trouble for this king."It was a rare opportunity to spend some time alone with Xi'er, yet she had to rush back. Dugu Cheng felt a..."Happy Birthday"

Tian Xiaomi nodded, Feng Lingxi eagerly asked, “How long until we leave”

"Isn't that something you should ask"

Feng Lingxi put away the pouch and looked at the chicken soup Tian Xiaomi had placed before her. She had no appetite at all.

"You eat it yourself, I'll be right back."

Where are you going.

田小米 hurriedly followed Feng Lingxi's footsteps with a bowl of chicken soup. Feng Lingxi went to the medicine room in the mansion, looked at the medicinal materials on top, quickly reviewed them, and found no superior medicinal materials. It was already spring. If she could find precious and rare medicinal materials to celebrate the Empress Dowager's birthday, it would be a good thing.

"Little Li, accompany me for a walk up the nearby mountain to look for medicinal herbs."

Feng Ling Xi brought along her tools for gathering medicinal herbs, and Xiao Li hurried to follow. "Your Highness," she said, "If you need any particular herbs, just tell me and I'll get them for you. Why must you go up the mountain yourself Don't you know it can be dangerous"

"I'll look for something for the Empress Dowager. By this time, there should be quite a few herbs available. Let's just hope for the best."

Xiao Li pouted and muttered softly, "Your Majesty caused you to miscarry, yet you're still so good to her What for"

"Xiao Li, what are you saying"

Feng Lingxi walked out of the courtyard. Seeing Luo Li and Li WuYan standing at the door, Feng Lingxi's expression turned serious as she walked towards them.

"I wonder what brings the Chieftain and Dr. Li here"

Li Wuyan handed her the box in his hand. "This is for you."

Feng Lingxi glanced at the box but did not reach out to take it.

The Empress Dowager's birthday is approaching, you will be going to the capital to celebrate her birthday. This thousand-year ginseng is extremely rare and a top-notch birthday gift.

"Thousand-Year Ginseng"

Feng Ling hurriedly opened the box and looked at the ginseng lying inside. Her eyes were full of disbelief, "Such a precious thing, Dr. Li gave it to me, I don't know what his purpose is"

Without purpose, do you love or not.

Li Wuyan's attitude was very cold. Feng Lingxi took it, he turned and walked away, Feng Lingxi stopped him.

"Li Wuyan, this thousand-year ginseng is a priceless treasure. You truly want to give it to me, asking for nothing in return"

"He gives it to you, just take it. When he regrets it, you'll want it but won't have it."

Luo Li glanced at Li Wu Yan. He was facing away from Feng Ling Xi, but his handsome features were full of coldness, as if he wasn't the one being spoken to.

Feng Lingxi stared at the thousand-year ginseng for a while, then walked towards Li Wuyan and returned the thing to him.

"This ginseng is precious. You can take it, no matter your purpose. I won't want this thing."

Li Wuyan looked at Feng Lingxi's eyes full of determination, gave her a white glance, and left without looking back.

Luo Li watched Feng Ling Xi staring at Li Wu Yan's leaving back, she couldn't help but shake her head, "Such a precious thing you don't want, you are really foolish. However, we will be entering the capital anyway. At that time, if you still want this millennium ginseng, then there will truly be conditions."

After finishing his words, Luoli walked away, leaving Feng Lingxi standing alone, looking depressed.

"Your Majesty, Luoli and Li Wuyan are also going to the capital. I'm afraid they're going to cause trouble again."

"Let them be, they can't possibly just sit idle anyway. It's a shame about the thousand-year ginseng though… such a treasure, and it just vanished like that."

Little Li muttered softly, "If the Princess had left this thousand-year ginseng, then there wouldn't be so much worry about this year's birthday gift."

"Forget it, it's not mine anyway. Using it would just make me feel uneasy."

Feng Lingxi waved her hand, "Come on, let's go up the mountain to look around. There's no way my luck is worse than Li Wuyan's."

After a day of searching, Feng Lingxi managed to find ginseng, but they were all ordinary ginseng with little age and medicinal effect. However, she did find quite a bit of lingzhi.

But in this place, ginseng is far more popular than lingzhi.

There are still two days before entering the capital. Dugu City has prepared the birthday presents, ten boxes of them are ready. Feng Lingxi, on the other hand, stayed at the pharmacy and made a lot of pills to leave at home.

He told Li Su and the others about the formulas for refining pills and making medicine, asking them to produce a good supply of commonly used pills for future emergencies.

This time into the capital, Feng Yu Mo traveled differently. He stayed at the camp with General Li to guard Linxi County. Feng Yixuan and Xiao Mi accompanied the procession forward. On the day of departure for the capital, a team of thousands set off.

Feng Lingxi and Dugu City were riding in a carriage this time, making it convenient for Wan'er to fall asleep in the carriage, and they had specially prepared a comfortable carriage for her.

The army departing for the capital had just left Xixian County when its trailing carriages followed suit out of the city.

Tell the master that Fenglingxi has left Linxi County and entered the capital.

In the shadows, a woman in black watched Feng Lingxi's army depart, muttering to herself.

Feng Ling Xi had traveled to the capital many times before, this road wasn't particularly long or short. The carriage moved slowly forward, the journey was not bumpy at all. Wan’er got tired from playing and fell asleep beside Feng Ling Xi, it wasn't too difficult.

Feng Yixuan and Tian Xiaomi rode in a carriage. During the journey, Tian Xiaomi felt unwell and vomited several times. She couldn't bear sitting in the carriage for such a long time. In the end, Feng Yixuan could only ride with her alternately to spare Tian Xiaomi from discomfort.

But with carriages, one could reach the capital city in just a matter of heaven and earth's time.

Within the capital, the Empress Dowager's birthday was approaching, and officials throughout the court were already busy as flies. All these civil and military officials tried their best to stand out on the Empress Dowager's birthday. This time, besides King Yu and King Chen, many envoys also came to celebrate her birthday, making it very grand.

Inside the Imperial Palace, there was a joyous atmosphere as preparations were being made for the Empress Dowager's birthday. It was truly a magnificent affair. Officials and commoners alike praised Emperor Yuan Zhao for his filial piety, treating the Empress Dowager like his own mother, earning him even more praise for his devotion.

Emperor Taizong earned a good reputation for himself. The common people felt that the Great Yuan Dynasty had a future with Emperor Taizong, and they praised him constantly. Public support was unified behind him.

When Empress Shutai learned from someone in Ci'an Palace that Dugu City had entered the capital, she began to wait for him eagerly, hoping to see him.

"Mother."

Emperor Yuan Zhao, Dugu Su, came in and paid his respects to Empress Shu. After seeing the joy on her face, he asked, "Mother, you seem to be in a good mood today. Is there any good news"

When Empress Shu saw Emperor Yuan Zhao, the smile on her face did not diminish. She smiled and said, "Your Majesty, this concubine heard that King Chen had arrived in Beijing. This time, it is truly thanks to Your Majesty's grace that this concubine could see them."

"Your Majesty, I regard you as my own mother, and naturally, I treat the Prince of Chen as my own brother. Whatever you desire, Empress Dowager, I will do my utmost to fulfill."

The Empress Dowager Shu looked at Emperor Yuan Zhao's eyes, so full of warmth. If she didn't know his intentions, how could she feel wary of him

This time seeing Cheng'er, I have to remind him to be more careful and not be overly ambitious, lest he attract the attention of Emperor Yuanzhao. Now that public opinion is overwhelmingly in favor of him, if anything were to happen to Cheng'er, I fear no one would speak up for him.

"Thank you, Your Majesty. This time, when the Crown Prince enters Beijing, after his birthday, he will let them return home earlier."shed toward Dugu City, gave him a mysterious smile, and looked at his confused eyes. She leaned into his ear and said a few words. Dugu City raised his eyes to look at her, "Are you sure""Of course, y...