Chapter 214: Palace Change 58

d indecisive. In the end, it only brings them endless trouble.The next day, the General's MansionEarly in the morning, General's Mansion was bustling with activity. The Empress returned to General's M..."If you say that Liu Xi County is easily conquered, then aren't you worried that the general of Huang Xia will lead troops to attack Lin Xi County In the end, if you conquer Liu Xi County but lose Lin Xi County, you'll still gain nothing. What's more, General Li is stationed in Lin Xi County. If Lin Xi County falls, you'll lose not only Lin Xi County but also General Li."

Dugu Cheng listened to her analysis, laughing and saying, “Xi’er’s analysis is thorough, but this king has already sent people to investigate General Hu Xia’s whereabouts. He did not go to Linxi County, but returned to Hu Xia. Hu Xia and the Great Yuan have no intention of raising troops this time. This battle was most likely orchestrated by the Empress. This king believes that Emperor Hu Xia is a smart man. General Hu Xia’s return most likely means withdrawing troops.”

Feng Lingxi, listening to his analysis, was a little unconvinced. "You mean, Huang Xia doesn't want to go to war with the Great Yuan Dynasty Then this time's attack on Liu Xi County wasn't Huang Xia's intention"

"I have fought against the Emperor of Arahxia several times. He is not a warlike person. When two countries go to war, it is the common people who suffer. Arahxia is not a great power and would naturally not dare to risk a war with Dayuan. It was the Arahxia Marshal who was ambitious and warlike. This time, he must have been provoked. Otherwise, he wouldn't have attacked Liu Xi County. The only explanation is that it was the Empress's doing."

"Isn't this empress insane This prince is her own flesh and blood, wouldn't she be harming you by doing this, allowing them to storm the capital"

She had only thought of getting rid of this king, but she hadn't delved as deeply as Xi'er had. Or perhaps, for her, without this king, she could have held onto this world just the same.

Feng Lingxi looked at Dugu Cheng's smile at the corner of his lips, "It seems that the biggest threat you pose to the Empress is your military power. The Empress wants to get rid of you, she should be afraid that you will take the prince's position, right"

"Don't talk about it, you rest first. You're exhausted today, take a good rest for a while."

獨孤城 grasped her hand, looking at her tired face. He didn't want to worry her. He would handle these things himself and make sure everything was alright.

Feng Lingxi responded, "Today's been quite a day for me. I'm exhausted. I told Dugu Cheng, 'Go back and rest. I'll come later to change your dressing.'"

Dugu Cheng helped her lie down and then lay down beside her. Feng Ling Xi was about to speak when Dugu Cheng opened his mouth, "You are this king's queen, it is understandable for this king to sleep here."

"You..."

Feng Lingxi watched as he closed his eyes, Dugucheng reaching out to embrace her, "If Xi'er can't sleep, this king wouldn't mind accompanying you in some exercise."

"Go to sleep."

Feng Lingxi was so frightened by his words that she closed her eyes. Dugu City looked at her tightly closed eyes, reached out and gently tapped her nose, and hugged her as she closed her eyes.

"My lord..."

Ye Xi burst in and saw the two people on the bed. She hurriedly turned her back. Dugu Cheng opened his eyes, looked at Feng Lingxi who was already asleep, got up and walked over, motioning for Ye Xi to go outside and speak.

"What's the matter"

Ye Xi hurriedly reported, "As you predicted, Marshal Hu Xia has returned to Hu Xia. General Zhao wants to see you."

Dugu City's eyes sank slightly, "Go take a look."

Ye Xi hurriedly followed Dugu Cheng's footsteps, glanced around, and whispered, "Your Highness, today's performance of the Princess has everyone in the camp talking about her. Do you want to know what they say about her"

Dugu City glanced at Ye Xi's smug expression and said lightly, "What could they possibly say about Xi'er"

"Of course, good things are always said about the Princess. It’s said that she has no airs about her at all. When tending to the soldiers’ wounds, she is gentle in her movements and, moreover, her medical skills are excellent…"

"Gentle movements"

獨孤城 stopped short, his handsome brows raised slightly. “You said Xi'er acted gently when she bandaged them”

Dugu Cheng looked down at his own arm. When he was injured, Xi'er bandaged him so gently, how come she didn't move with the same tenderness now

Ye Xi saw the King's displeasure, and hurriedly accompanied a smile and said, "Your Majesty, those are just words from the soldiers, I have not witnessed it myself."

"General Zhao, has he been recruited yet"

He's a man, unwilling to speak.

As soon as Ye Xi finished speaking, she could clearly feel the change in Wang Ye's aura. Seeing the coldness in his eyes and him striding towards Zhao General's tent, she quickened her pace.

General Zhao was bound in the military camp, wounded all over. Seeing that Du Gucheng had entered, he lowered his head and simply ignored him.

"Yesterday, this king was still drinking with General Zhao. I never thought things would turn out like this. General Zhao, are you truly so resentful of this king"

"Everyone is responsible for themselves. The prince doesn't need to say anything."

General Zhao's face was grim. "Kill or maim, Your Highness, it is your decision," he said.

Dugu City walked to his front and stood, looking at his expression of facing death calmly. He said in a deep voice, “General Zhao can disregard his own life and death, but have you ever thought about the life and death of your family”

General Zhao stiffened, raising his head to look at Dugu City, his eyes complex.

"I know you did this because the Empress ordered it, but now that you have failed, if the Empress wants to cut off the roots, General Zhao, have you considered the consequences"

獨孤城的這句話讓趙將軍神色驟變，但依然一言不發。

"It seems that this king truly can't make the Fourth Prince change his heart. This king might as well tell you, the Empress's power has already been taken back by the Emperor. The current Empress poses no threat to this king anymore."

"Fourth Wang Ye, do you think the Empress would be so easily defeated You are called the War God, but you can't even see through this. The Empress's move is a feint to advance, and you haven't noticed it at all."

General Zhao looked at Du Gucheng's raised eyebrows and burst into laughter, "This world belongs to the Empress, not the Du Gu family."

Dugu City stared at Zhao General, and after a long while, he said, "Thank you, General Zhao, for your teachings."

"Yeshi, look at him."

Dugu City turned around, and General Zhao shouted, "Fourth Prince, I would like to cooperate with you. Are you interested"

"My lord, please don't."

Ye Xi gestured to Dugu City not to believe Zhao General's words. Dugu City turned around and looked at Zhao General's shrewd eyes, and said coldly, "General Zhao, how do you want to cooperate with this king"

"Zi Xing."

Dugu Cheng heard the words "Zi Xing," a cold glint flashed in his eyes. Even he knew Zi Xing, it seemed the Empress truly didn't intend to let Xi'er off. No wonder Xi'er entrusted him with Zi Xing, she must have known the Empress would send people after her.

"What is Zi Xing"

General Zhao stared at him, his eyes narrowed. "Fourth Prince, you don't know this yet, but the pendant on your wife's necklace is Zi Xing, something the Empress desires greatly."

"Xier wore that necklace into the palace many times, but the Empress never mentioned it. General Zhao told this king that this was something the Empress desired, how is this king supposed to believe General Zhao isn't making excuses to leave."

"The last general knows the secret of Zi Xing. Could it be that the Prince is not interested in this either"

Dugu City narrowed his eyes, looking at General Zhao's unwavering gaze. His black eyes darkened, "Tell me your terms."tay by Master Cheng's side, even as a concubine, I am willing.""That won't do."Shutai refused outright, her brows furrowing. “Your Majesty has betrothed you to Prince Su, in a few days you will be the...