Chapter 167: Palace Change 11

ace turned pale, she hurriedly shook her head."Mother, I refuse to marry him. His family is so poor, and he looks..."Before Feng Lingyu could finish her words, Feng Aotian slapped her with the back of..."Xi'er, for my sake, you have been so wronged. This king apologizes to you."

Feng Lingxi looked around, "Stop talking about this. Let's go to the banquet. I need to prepare myself and see what these unmarried concubines look like."

Du Gu Cheng watched her putting on a facade of nonchalance, his heart aching for her.

It doesn't matter what they look like, this king isn't interested in them.

Even if they entered the palace, he wouldn't even glance at them.

Since they were willing to be the queen's eyes and ears, don't blame him for being ruthless.

"Just because the Lord doesn't like it, doesn't mean I don't. You're going on campaign and I have nothing to do. I need something to keep myself busy, come on."

Dugu Cheng followed her steps, watching her composed expression, and suddenly felt downcast.

Xi'er is truly thinking of him, or does she not care about him at all Otherwise, with so many women entering the mansion to vie for his attention, she wouldn't be angry at all, and would instead be enthusiastic.

Feng Lingxi watched him not leave, turned back to look at his depressed expression, her brows furrowed, "What's wrong"

"Xi'er, you aren't angry at all that those women entered the estate"

Feng Ling's smile gradually disappeared from her face. Looking around at the empty space, her voice became slightly subdued. "Is it any use to be angry Being angry, will they come in"

Dugu Cheng looked at the forbearance in her eyes, clenched his fists, it was he who made her suffer.

"Xi'er, you worked hard."

Feng Lingxi looked at the person walking towards her, "Let's not talk about this anymore, let's talk about it when we get back."

Dugu Cheng took her hand, "Come, this king will take you to see the Imperial Garden."

Feng Lingxi followed behind him, feeling his anger. Several words she wanted to say were swallowed back down.

"Xier."

Feng Aotian saw Feng Lingxi and Dugu Cheng coming over, and stepped forward to greet them. Since all the civil and military officials were in the Imperial Garden, they immediately bowed when they saw Dugu Cheng. Dugu Cheng just responded, without speaking. His expression was obviously displeased, which made all the civil and military officials curious, but they did not dare to ask more.

"Fourth King."

The Chancellor walked over, a smile on his aged face. He bowed to Dugu City and glanced at Feng Lingxi before saying with a smile, "Could the Fourth Prince spare me a few words"

Dugu City cast a cold glance at the Minister of War standing beside the Prime Minister, and said in a cold voice, "Today is the Empress's birthday. The Prime Minister can wait until after the birthday banquet to speak."

"My lord Four Kings, I have some private matters I wish to discuss with you."

Feng Ling Xi, hearing the private matter, told Dugu Cheng, "Since the Prime Minister has something to find with Your Highness, why not have a chat with him"

"Then you wait for Ben Wang here for a while," Dugu City instructed Feng Ling Xi, then left with the Prime Minister.

"As the descendant of a military family, Fourth Princess truly embodies the grace and demeanor of a noblewoman."

The Minister of War flattered, pulling the stunning young girl beside him forward, "Lian'er, quickly meet the Fourth Princess."

The daughter of the Minister of War, Sun Lian, stepped forward and bowed to Feng Lingxi, "Sun Lian greets the Fourth Royal Princess."

Feng Lingxi smiled faintly, "Miss Sun, you don't need to be so polite."

Sun Lian looked up at Feng Lingxi, her eyes carrying a hint of mockery. Everyone in and out of this capital knew that Feng Lingxi was an idiot. This arranged marriage to the Fourth Prince suddenly made her better This incompetent fool, following a rogue from the rivers and lakes, had learned only the superficial aspects of medicine. She couldn't even cure her own mother.

Looking at her now, even the title of "Capital's First Beauty" doesn't seem true. Her face, while beautiful, pales in comparison. It seems that the rumors about the Fourth Prince favoring her are also uncertain.

Feng Lingxi saw the mocking look in Sun Lian's eyes, but she didn't get angry or show it.

The Fourth Princess is truly the number one beauty in the capital. Her appearance is unparalleled in the world.

Sun Lian said in a 'complimentary' tone, her eyes dripping with sarcasm.

Feng Lingxi swept her beautiful eyes across the female guests present, smiling and saying, "The title of 'First Beauty of the Capital' is just hearsay. Compared to Miss Sun and the other ladies from official families here, this princess's appearance is far inferior. Judging by this princess, Miss Sun is more worthy of the title of 'First Beauty of the Capital' than this princess."

Sun Lian heard Feng Ling Xi lamenting her own appearance, finding it inferior to Sun Lian's. She couldn't hide the smugness on her face.

The Minister of War, Sun, hurriedly pulled his daughter back, hearing Feng Lingxi's words, his heart pounded in fear. But unfortunately, this silly daughter took it seriously.

"The Fourth Princess, please forgive my daughter. She is young and inexperienced, and her words were careless. Please do not hold it against her."

Sun Lian heard her father say that, and pouted in discontent, "Father, I was talking to the Fourth Princess, can you please not interrupt"

"Shut up."

The Minister of War angrily berated him, and Sun Lian stomped his foot in anger.

Feng Lingxi, seeing the situation, smiled and said, "Sun Lord is joking. This princess consort and Miss Sun had a very pleasant conversation. Miss Sun's straightforward personality is very likable."

The Minister of War, looking at Feng Lingxi's smile, was truly heartbroken.

I always feel that Feng Lingxi is not so easy to talk to.

"Fourth Royal Princess, you truly think we're kindred spirits"

Feng Ling xi responded, and Sun Lian excitedly said, "That's great! When I marry into the Fourth Prince's Manor, we can be together every day."

Wind Ling Xi heard this, and she saw the Minister of War pull Sun Lian aside and reprimand him sternly, "Don't talk nonsense! In front of the Fourth Princess, you have no manners at all. How did I teach you"

Sun Lian bit her lip, looking at Feng Lingxi's smiling face, and complained dissatisfiedly.

"Dad, this is the truth. She'll find out eventually. Why wouldn't you let me tell her."

"Mr. Sun, this..."

Feng Lingxi feigned confusion. The Minister of War's face turned red with anger, and he quickly explained, "Your Highness, please forgive my daughter. She is ignorant and talkative. Please don't take her words to heart."

"Father, the Empress has already spoken about this. Why are we hiding it from the Fourth Princess When I enter the Fourth Prince's mansion, I will be serving alongside her."

Sun Lian spoke with a strong tone, her gaze fixed on Feng Lingxi. Her eyes flickered slightly as she raised her chin in triumph. She didn't believe that Feng Lingxi would dare to defy the Empress.

"If you say one more absurd thing, I'll disown you as my daughter."

The Minister of War angrily rebuked her, looking at Feng Lingxi, and hurriedly apologized, "Your Highness, it's all my daughter's unruliness..."

"What happened Why is everyone here"

Feng Linglong walked over in a magnificent gown. Looking at Feng Lingxi's attire, she couldn't hide the smile in her eyes.

Feng Lingxi looked at Feng Linglong's splendid attire, which outshone all the other women present. She suddenly became curious about what the Crown Princess would be wearing today.

"Seen a concubine who has been favored by the emperor."

Everyone bowed, Feng Linglong smiled faintly, and pulled Sun Lian, “Miss Sun, did you have a fight with the Fourth Princess Why are you so angry.”

"Feng Cui Fei truly loves to joke, with words like this, someone unfamiliar might think you're trying to sow discord between me and Miss Sun."

Feng Linglong's eyes turned cold, she glanced at Sun Lian, "Oh, it seems like elder sister has misunderstood younger sister."

"The Imperial Concubine just now called me Fourth Princess, but now she calls me Fourth Sister. I don't know what this means."them is up to your father emperor to decide.""What my mother taught me, I have understood.""The prince is my son, and I know him best. Once he sets his heart on someone, no other woman would catch his...