Chapter 709: Yaohui 79

s upon returning from the palace, she summoned them before her and scolded them both. Feng Ling Xi remained silent throughout, letting the old Queen speak ill of her without a word."Erlang, since you'..."Sister, some protection is not something that can be achieved through martial arts prowess. Just like the imperial decree of Empress Dowager Cen, if she wishes to bring charges against you, even Yingliu may not be able to save you."

"So, I need you to become the great general. Only then can you protect me."

Feng Lingxi smiled and, meeting Feng Yumo's gaze as he lifted his head to look at her, her smile widened.

"What about your brother-in-law Isn't he a prince Couldn't he protect your sister"

Once again mentioning Dugu City, Feng Ling Xi's smile on her face gradually stiffened. Although the smile remained, it wasn't a genuine one.

"Yu Mo, elder sister can protect herself. All you need to do is work hard to become stronger."

Feng Lingxi shrugged her shoulders, not wanting him to be so sad. Her eyes swept across the sky outside, "How about this, let's have dinner later and I'll accompany you to go over to Yuánxiāo. Didn't they say there are Yuánxiāo lanterns today We can go set some off."

Feng Yu Mo's face looked a little better now, nodding. Feng Ling Xi patted his head, looking at him with adoration. She really treated Yu Mo like her own younger brother.

Today is the Lantern Festival. This Linxi County is decorated with lanterns everywhere, from the main streets to the alleys. All kinds of lanterns are hung there. Young men and women, the elderly, and children will go to the river to release lanterns, praying for love or blessings.

Feng Lingxi agreed to go out with Feng Yu Mo because she had never released a lantern on the Lantern Festival before, and neither had he. She wanted to accompany him, after all, who knows if there will be such an opportunity in the future.

Luo Li also came out, a group of people on the street. Feng Yu Mo picked out lanterns and strolled with them, going to the river to release lanterns.

"Are you here to make a wish or find love"

When asked jokingly, Feng Lingxi didn't get angry. She said calmly, "Does the Chieftain want me to make a wish for the Chieftain and hope that the Chieftain will find a match"

If so, it couldn't be better.

Feng Lingxi raised an eyebrow, "The chieftain should come himself after all, since a ceremony like this still requires sincerity from the heart."

She handed him the flower lantern in her hand, then turned to buy a rabbit flower lantern. Feng Lingxi walked towards the river, put down the lantern, and made a wish: I hope Dugu City can return victorious, I hope mother can be safe, and I hope Yu Mo can achieve his wish.

Watching the floating lanterns drift with the current, a smile appeared on Feng Ling Xi's face.

On the bridge over the river, a figure stood there, watching the bustling and lively Lantern Festival. Their eyes were filled with resignation.

“Your Majesty, would you like to release a lantern They say making a wish in front of a lantern is especially effective.” Ye Xi offered the flower lantern in her hand to Wang Ye. Dugu Cheng took the rabbit-shaped lantern and looked at the lanterns floating on the river, “Do you think Xi'er might have come here too”

The Princess should be coming, shouldn't she Isn't Young Master Yumo with her

Ye Xi watched the dejected look in the King's eyes. In order to return for the Lantern Festival, the army set off on their journey back, but the King walked alone, rushing back just to be able to look forward to seeing his Queen on the Lantern Festival.

Although the King knew his wife had gone down the mountain, he couldn't find her. This Lantern Festival was truly a depressing one for him.

"Xier would probably like this rabbit flower lantern, it's so cute."

Dugu Cheng carried a lantern to the river, his eyes scanning the floating lights. A lantern identical to the one in his hand passed before him. Dugu Cheng didn't know why, but suddenly he used his light skills to swiftly retrieve the lantern from the river and returned to the bank. This action attracted the attention of onlookers, and even more so, the unmarried women watching were smitten. One by one, they curiously looked at this agile man.

The sudden commotion caused Dugu City's brow to furrow slightly. Recognized by the commoners, he felt a mixture of loss and anticipation.

"See the Four Kings."

People knelt down one after another. Dugu City hurriedly said, “Get up, everyone. Today is the Lantern Festival. There’s no need for so many formalities. Just disperse.”

He didn't want to draw attention to himself, nor did he want to scare Xi'er away as she came down the mountain.

But such commotion still caught Feng Lingxi's attention. Amidst the surging crowd, Feng Lingxi followed their gaze and looked toward the throng of people. Curious, she peered into the crowd, unable to make out who was there, but it seemed quite lively.

"Sister, that place looks lively. Want to go take a look"

Wind Feather Ink proposed an idea, thinking that her elder sister would be very interested, but unexpectedly, Feng Lingxi refused.

"There's nothing interesting here. Let's go somewhere else, it's too crowded and I don't like it."

Seeing her elder sister leave, Feng Yu Mo initially wanted to go and take a look, but seeing that she had already left, he hurried to follow. Luo Li retracted her gaze, looked clearly at the person on the shore, a smile flashed across her eyes, and following behind Feng Ling Xi, she continued to accompany her strolling among the flower lanterns.

"Sister, wanna play riddles"

Feng Yu Mo suddenly shouted, looking at the lantern riddle contest ahead, he hurriedly pulled his sister over. Feng Ling Xi had no choice but to follow, watching Feng Yu Mo take out a lantern riddle and read it aloud.

"The moon in the garden is like a newly-risen one, so cold." Feng Yu Mo recited, his handsome brows slightly raised, "Sister, for the Second Character Festival, what's the answer to the riddle"

Feng Lingxi looked at the riddle, then at Feng Yumo's troubled expression, and smiled, "What does Yu Mo think it is"

Feng Yu Mo shook his head, "I really don't know about this, sister. Why don't you tell me"

"I don't know either."

Feng Lingxi's words left Feng Yumo stunned, his eyes filled with a touch of melancholy.

"I thought my sister knew."

Feng Lingxi, of course, knew the answer to the riddle, but she knew that Yu Mo knew the answer and chose not to say it, only wanting her to guess.

"Or, you could think about it this way: Yu Mo has read countless books. He might come up with the answer in a flash." While speaking, Feng Ling Xi picked up a lantern from the side and continued to look at the riddle, but she didn't intend to answer it.

Each lantern she looked at, her gaze lingering on the riddles etched above. Feng Ling Xi only smiled, but offered no answers.

"Fourth Princess, you know the answer to this riddle"

Being recognized, Feng Lingxi didn't feel anything. She had been here for so long, it was normal for the commoners to know her.

"I'm not good at guessing riddles."

Feng Lingxi's words had just fallen when a voice came from somewhere.

"Xi'er can't, why don't I answer the question instead"

Hearing this sound, Feng Lingxi's body stiffened, and she heard Feng Yumò excitedly shout, "Brother-in-law, how are you here Didn't you go on a campaign"

Dugu City looked at Feng Lingxi, his eyes full of joy. He thought he had seen wrong, but unexpectedly, it really was her.

Feng Lingxi looked at Dugu City, her eyes showing neither shock nor joy. She just stared at him, their gazes locked.

"Lantern Festival."

Dugu Cheng spoke, looking at Feng Yu Mo's lantern riddle, "The answer to this riddle is the Lantern Festival."

Wind Feather Ink excitedly nodded, "Brother-in-law is right, this riddle does indeed refer to the Lantern Festival. This means brother-in-law and sister are destined to meet, and they can even draw riddles with answers about the Lantern Festival."

"Yu Mo, you did that on purpose."

When Feng Yumo was called out by Feng Lingxi like that, he hurriedly lowered his head and chuckled awkwardly.ay here in the capital these few days. It's good that we can finally go out and about."Feng Lingxi acted like a wild girl who had never left the house. She pulled Feng Yu Xi and walked out, leaving Hu...