Chapter 7: You can escape the first day of the lunar New Yea

something more, could only swallow her words out of respect for his face.Ever since Consort Shu entered the palace, the Emperor's favor towards her had made all the other concubines dare not speak out...Mrs. Liu hurriedly accompanied him with a smile and stepped forward, "Grand Master Zhao."

Lord Zhao swept his gaze over the assembled women and his voice, sharp as a blade, rang out once more, "Where is Lady Feng Why doesn't she come to receive the imperial decree"

Feng Lingxi heard what Zhao Gonggong said and couldn't help but glance at him. It was rare for someone to take his mother seriously. This Zhao Gonggong was quite worth befriending, perhaps he could be useful in the future.

Liu hurriedly stepped forward to explain, "Zhao Gonggong, my elder sister is unwell and has been living in a secluded courtyard for years. I will have someone fetch her over right away."

Zhao Gonggong hummed, his gaze sweeping over the female attendants present. "Who is Feng Lingxi, the fourth young miss of the Feng family"

When called upon, Feng Lingxi stepped forward and bowed respectfully, saying, "To Lord Zhao, I am Feng Lingxi."

Grand Marshal Zhao looked her over, his eyes filled with confusion.

"Miss Four, is your illness better now"

When Liu heard Zhao Gonggong's words, she hurriedly said, "Return to Zhao Gonggong…"

"I'm asking about the Fourth Miss."

Grandmaster Zhao scolded Liu, displeased with her interrupting. This attitude surprised Feng Lingxi, who couldn't believe that Grandmaster Zhao actually cared for her.

"Reporting to Master Zhao, two days ago I woke up from a nap and my illness was gone."

Grandmaster Zhao looked at her and said softly, "That's good."

"I, Zhang Xinwan, the wife of an official, have met Lord Zhao."

Mrs. Zhang, pale and weak, came forward with a bow. Eunuch Zhao hurried forward to support her, "Madam, please don't be so polite. Today we are here to bring you good news. The emperor has decreed that the fourth young lady will be married to the Fourth Prince, and the wedding will take place in seven days."

"What!"

Zhang heard this, her head spun, and she almost fainted. Zhao Gonggong steadied her.

"My Lady, here is the Imperial Decree. Please accept it."

Zhang shi watched as Zhao Gonggong winked at her, and hurriedly pulled Feng Lingxi down to kneel. Liu shi hastily led a group of people down to kneel and accept the imperial decree.

"By imperial decree, the Emperor proclaims: The honorable daughter of the General's manor, Feng Ling Xi, possesses an elegant demeanor and a gentle disposition. In light of this, she is bestowed in marriage to Prince Du Gu Cheng, the Fourth Royal Son. A auspicious date shall be chosen for their wedding. Thus decreed!"

"Feng Lingxi accepts the imperial decree."

Zhao Gonggong handed the imperial decree to Feng Lingxi. Looking at her calm and composed demeanor, he nodded in satisfaction.

"Master Zhao, why don't you come to the front hall for a cup of tea"

Liu shi smiled and stepped forward, but she was rejected by Zhao Gonggong.

"Our family still needs to return to the palace to pay respects, Madam Feng, would you please see us off"

Zhang hurriedly stepped forward and sent Zhao Gonggong out.

"Congratulations to Fourth Sister, I expect the dowry will arrive at your home soon."

Feng Linglong looked at Feng Lingxi's imperial decree in her hand, not envious at all. Marrying a dead man, even if the Fourth Prince was once illustrious, wouldn't she still be a widow

Speaking of the dowry, Feng Lingxi suddenly smiled and looked at Liu Shi, “Second Aunt, when the dowry arrives, remember to have it sent to my courtyard.”

"What does Si Mei mean by that This general's mansion is marrying off its daughter, so naturally the dowry belongs to the general's mansion. Could it be..."

"I'm getting married, and my dowry won't be returned to me. Doesn't it belong to you instead"

Feng Lingxi coldly interrupted her, "If the dowry doesn't enter my courtyard, I won't marry."

"You..."

Feng Linglong was speechless. Liu, standing beside her, hastily tugged on Feng Linglong's sleeve, signaling her not to argue with Feng Lingxi.

She still doesn't know that the Fourth Prince has died in battle. We can coax her into marrying him first and then tell her later.

"Xier, don't worry, your aunt-in-law has sent all the dowry to your courtyard. Don't worry about it."

Then, many thanks to Second Madam. I'll go back now if there is nothing else.

Feng Lingxi took the imperial edict and left. Feng Linglong glared angrily at Feng Lingxi's leaving back, hating her to the bone.

Isn't she just relying on her status as a legitimate daughter What's so arrogant about her Just wait until she marries into the General's Mansion, and see how long she can keep acting haughty!

Liu calmed Feng Linglong, then instructed those around her, “Keep a close eye on the fourth young lady these days. Do not allow her to leave General's Mansion.”

"Yes."

Feng Lingxi returned to the courtyard and heard that Zhang shi had gone back to her room, so she packed up the pills she had made and brought a bowl of lotus seed soup to see her.

"Mother, this lotus seed soup is made by Xier for you. Please drink it while it's hot."

Feng Lingxi's voice was loud enough for people outside to hear; she sounded as if she had truly come here to filial piety.

Zhang watched as she took out the pills, her eyes moistening.

"Xier, what medicine pills have you made for your mother again"

"Mother, I've finished brewing the rest of the medicine into pills. Remember what I told you, take the medicine on time, and you'll be well soon."

Zhang held her hand, her eyes full of reluctance.

"Xi'er, your mother knows you are filial. The Emperor has betrothed you to the Fourth Prince, whether you like it or not, you cannot defy the imperial decree. Understand"

Zhao Gonggong told her, "You must make Quan Xier marry into the Fourth Prince's Mansion." But as soon as she thought about the Fourth Prince having died on the battlefield, she was a hundred thousand times unwilling to let Quan Xier marry into the Fourth Prince's Mansion to be a widow.

"Mother, Xi'er will not disobey the imperial decree and refuse to marry. Please rest assured."

With the death of Lord Si Wang, she became unfettered after marrying into the Si Wangfu. Even if she was incompetent, she still had the title of a Princess Consort.

When she made enough money, she would pull a disappearing act and vanish.reached out to protect her. His warm gesture just happened to block Duguo Cheng's line of sight as he searched for Feng Lingxi. He circled through the crowd several times but couldn't see Feng Lingxi....