Chapter 328: Seize Power 83

ords he had almost spoken were swallowed back down.It took half a beat before she replied, “Although Xiao Die is just a concubine, she has managed General Manor on your mother’s behalf for over ten ye..."Looking at you like this, you can't even get through the front door, and you're so happy."

Dugu Cheng smiled with pleasure, "You don't understand this now. You'll get it when you have a woman you like."

Huangfu Qingyun patted his shoulder, "Who said I don't have a woman I like I like Xi'er, you don't let me."

"Does it help you Xi'er doesn't like you either."

Huanghufu Qingyun's smile froze, while Dugu Cheng left with a hearty laugh.

The next day, Dugu City left early, leaving only a note for Feng Lingxi. It just had four words: Wait for me to come back.

獨孤城冇有和風淩兮道彆，一方麵是他怕他會捨不得，另一方麵也打擾她。

Although she felt a little disappointed, Feng Lingxi knew that this was for the best for everyone.

After Dugu Cheng left, Huangfu Qingyun never came to look for her again. Two days later, he said goodbye to her and set off on his campaign.

Feng Lingxi's heart was empty. Although Huangfu Qingyun knew that after she recovered her memory, her attitude wasn't as enthusiastic as before, she understood that he kept his distance because of her relationship with Dugu Cheng.

But that's okay, it allows him to get rid of this feeling faster.

After Dugu City and Huangfu Qingyun went on an expedition, Feng Lingxi's days became much simpler. She spent her days taking Xiaoli to the streets for shopping, buying medicinal herbs, eating, and refining medicine. There was no news from the front line, and Yao Feifei had also disappeared without a trace. In the blink of an eye, several days passed like this.

The weather in September was still hot. Feng Lingxi and Xiaoli were drinking tea at a teahouse, looking at the scorching sun outside, their thoughts drifting far away.

"I wonder if the Lord has arrived in Gallo."

Xiao Li glanced at the Princess, and leaned in close to her face. "Princess, have you seen the King yet"

Feng Lingxi tapped her forehead, "It's only been a few days. According to Huangpu Qingyun's departure time, they should just be meeting up, not that fast."

It's really strange. These days, she's so shaken that she doubts if her judgment is wrong. Otherwise, how come these people behind the scenes and Yao Feifei haven't appeared yet

This was far beyond her expectations.

"Xiao Li, when are we going to wait until"

"Your Highness, don't worry too much about the outcome. The fact that they didn't show up means they are still apprehensive. Besides, with the King just having left, it's normal for them not to appear."

There was some truth to what he said. Feng Lingxi held the teacup to her nose, inhaling the scent of the fine Longjing tea. It smelled good. Just as she was about to take a sip, someone knocked the cup from her hand, sending it crashing to the ground. Feng Lingxi looked at the woman in front of her, who wore a veil over her face. She stared at the broken teacup on the floor, her eyes hardening with suspicion.

Poisonous!

Xiaoli was also startled. The tea in this teahouse was poisoned. Could it be that Yao Feifei's people had already set their sights on her

Wind Ling Xi rose to her feet and walked before the woman, meeting her sharp gaze. She hurriedly spoke, "Thank you, miss, for informing me."

The veiled woman stared at her, Feng Lingxi always felt familiar yet strangely foreign.

"The tea boy, look after yourself."

Feng Lingxi listened to her words, her voice even more unfamiliar and cold. Logically speaking, they had never met before, she had no reason to help her like this, but why did she feel a strange familiarity with this person

"Miss, have we met before"

"No."

The other party's cold tone sent a shiver down Feng Lingxi's spine. It was understandable, after all, she knew very few people, and women like this narrow-minded one were even rarer.

"Miss."

Little Li hurried to Feng Lingxi's face and glanced at the woman in the veil, "Miss, thank you for your reminder just now."

The woman responded, ignoring Feng Lingxi and the others. Such indifference sent the two back to their seats, staring at the tea on the ground. Feng Lingxi bent down, took out a silver needle, dabbed it, and sniffed it at her nose. A cold gleam appeared in her eyes.

It seems this teahouse isn't safe anymore.

It's unclear whether it's Empress Dowager Cixi or Yao Feifei's people.

"Your Highness, shall we inquire further"

"No need, go back first."

Feng Ling Xi was just about to say goodbye to the girl when she discovered she was gone. She hurriedly asked Xiao Li, "Where is she"

Only then did Xiao Li realize that the person was gone.

"Ma'am, who is that man Why would he help us"

Knowing that the people in this teahouse were trouble, she wasn't afraid of offending them by helping them

"I don't know, let's go."

Feng Lingxi took Xiao Li away from the teahouse. They didn't even see the waiter who had served them tea when they paid the bill. After leaving, they went to a herbal medicine shop. This time, they clearly noticed someone following them. The two women exchanged glances and, as they entered an alley, ducked out of sight.

The pursuer reached the alleyway, but there was no sign of Feng Lingxi. He looked around frantically, when suddenly he felt a sharp pain on his neck. A cold blade was pressed against his throat.

"Tell me, who sent you to follow us"

Xiao Li coldly questioned, the man drew back his hand and grabbed his own neck, wiping it with force. Blood splattered everywhere, and he fell down.

"Let's go."

It seems the other party has no intention of revealing their identity. These trackers are all dead men, it's impossible to get anything out of them.

Back at the Yao residence, Feng Lingxi immediately went to find her mother. When Yao Wan'ying saw them return, she hurriedly ordered her attendants to withdraw.

"Mother."

Watching the departing person, Feng Lingxi was a little confused. Why did her mother always dismiss people whenever she came Hadn't they finished their pleasantries yet

"Why are you back so early today"

Yao Wan'ying gestured for her to sit down and poured her a cup of water. Feng Lingxi took it and drank, telling her mother about what had happened at the teahouse. Yao Wan'ying listened, her eyebrows furrowing, “Do you mean that there was Yao Feifei or someone from the Empress Dowager at that teahouse”

"Mother, could you send someone to investigate I want to know how many people in the capital during this chaotic summer belong to the Dowager Empress."

Such a potential crisis was truly terrifying. Today, if it weren't for that person's help, she feared she would have been kidnapped.

"Each of you immediately dispatch someone to investigate. Report back with any news as soon as possible."

Several maidservants around Yao Wan'ying responded and retreated. Feng Lingxi only then realized that all the maidservants around her mother were from the Yao clan, and each one was deeply concealed.

"Xier, for the next few days, don't leave the house. I need to find out how many of the Empress Dowager's people are here before we talk any more."

She couldn't let Xi'er take risks. This empress even used such despicable methods as poisoning, so it seemed that if she didn't get Zi Xing, she would also take Xi'er's life.

"Listen to your mother, Xi'er, go back to your room and rest first. If there's news, have them come find me."

Feng Lingxi got up and left with Xiao Li. Yao Wan'ying instructed, "Find a few people to secretly protect Miss in her courtyard. Once anyone approaches, report immediately, and be sure to protect Miss's safety."

"Strange, I didn't detect the poison in this teahouse's tea."

Feng Lingxi took out the silver needle, her eyes full of suspicion. Thinking of the woman with the veil, she couldn't understand why she felt a sense of familiarity.

"Your Highness, we should still be careful these days. If the Empress Dowager's people come, I'm worried they might dare to attempt another assassination within the manor." originally on good terms became estranged because of this trip to Tumu Town. Dugu Cheng did not go to appease Feng Lingxi. When Dugu Cheng returned to the courtyard, he found the door locked."Xi'er,...