Chapter 713: Yao's Rebellion 83

y father bestowed upon me marriage to the Fourth Prince, allowing me to have the title of Fourth Princess Consort today. There are still many shortcomings that I need to learn, and I dare not compare...Feng Lingxi didn't know why she did it, so she just agreed to his request.

Dugu Cheng got up contentedly, looking at Feng Lingxi who was lying softly on the bed with doting eyes. "Sleep for a while longer, this king will go and heat some water for you first. After bathing, we'll have breakfast. We'll go out later."

After the words were spoken, a kiss landed on her forehead. Feng Lingxi didn't even bother to lift an eyelid. A parting is better than a new marriage – that saying was spot on. It seemed she really needed to be more careful next time.

After breakfast, Feng Lingxi and Dugu Cheng left the city. This time, they didn't bring Luoli along. However, that was for the best. This matter had nothing to do with him anymore, so there was no need to drag him into it.

"Dugu City, what kind of industry does this Dan Liao tribe have around here The front is a pasture. If we go there, will we be discovered by the people of the Dan Liao tribe"

Feng Lingxi lifted the carriage curtain and looked out. The weather was good today, and she could faintly see the pasture outside. This was near the tribe's territory. These tribes mainly relied on pastures, not too far from Yaolu and Linxi County.

The people of Linxi County occasionally came here to buy cattle and sheep, but they rarely interacted. Since Duguxing defeated the tribes that had colluded with Yaozhi, this area was placed under Duguxing's jurisdiction, except for the Dan Liao tribe.

"It's fine if they were discovered. Do they dare to attack this king"

Dugu Cheng looked at the reorganized tribe. These nomads were commoners, he didn't wipe them out, he just made them understand that although Linxi County had no support from the court, as long as Dugu Cheng was here, no one could shake his position here.

"Later I'll take you to that town for some lamb, it tastes really good, all raised by the shepherds themselves."

"Is it safe"

Feng Lingxi looked around. The people all around were shepherds herding sheep. It would be nice to eat mutton in this weather, especially since she hadn't eaten any since coming to this world.

Of course it’s safe, this is all our territory.

The carriage entered the pastoral area and came to a stop.

Come and have a look.

Dugu Cheng walked down first, Feng Lingxi following behind him. Looking at the town after the war, it was clearly less lively than before. There were troops guarding the town. When they saw Dugu Cheng appear, they immediately stepped forward and said, "Greetings, Fourth Prince, Fourth Princess."

Dugu Cheng responded and glanced around. "Xier, we just finished a battle, and things are still being reorganized here, but the people in the city haven't been harmed. You can go in and have a look."

Feng Lingxi followed Dugu Cheng into the city. Watching the street vendors calling out their wares, she saw them all kneel and bow as Dugu Cheng approached. That respectful display made Feng Lingxi's brows furrow slightly. This was war; it left fear in the hearts of the people.

"The last general pays his respects to the Four Kings and the Four Queens."

When General Li learned that Dugu City and his people had arrived, he immediately led his troops to meet them. His mission was to organize the tribal clans here. Seeing the King arriving with his Queen, he hurried to check on them and ensure their safety.

"General Li, long time no see."

Wind Ling Xi greeted and looked at the soldiers behind General Li, "General Li, where are the soldiers here"

General Li looked at the soldiers behind him and said with a smile, "Let's rebuild the houses for the people here. Many civilians were affected by this war, and we have to take care of them."

"I see. Thank you, General Li."

"General Li, you attend to your duties first. This king will just take a stroll."

Dugu City opened his mouth, and continued to stroll through the city with Feng Lingxi, checking the situation here.

"Dugu City, you have planned this entire place as your own territory. The Dan Liao tribe isn't that far from here. Won't they object"

"What do you think the Dan Liao tribe dares to say"

獨孤城微微一笑，“This king pacified this place, not because he coveted its territory. To the Great Yuan Dynasty, this amount of land is nothing. The blame lies with them for daring to set their sights on you.”

If they hadn't wanted to harm Dong Xi er, they wouldn't have encountered such things.

If Dugu Cheng couldn't even protect his own woman, what qualifications did he have to be her husband.

Feng Lingxi's lips curled into a faint smile, listening to Du Gucheng's words, she felt inexplicably sweet and warm. Knowing that everything he had done this time was for her, she really felt that her choice of him at the beginning was right.

Though their trust in each other wasn't quite there yet, she would work hard to improve herself and not let doubts cloud her perception of his feelings for her.

"Dugu City, you've been so good to me."

Dugu Cheng turned his head to look at Feng Ling Xi's smile, his heart skipped a beat. He reached out and pinched her cheek, a doting expression on his face, "You are the woman of this king. If this king doesn't treat you well, who will he treat well"

Wind Ling Xi gave Du Gu Cheng food, a smile of happiness on her face. Xiao Li and Ye Xi watched from the side, both letting out a breath of relief. They were reconciled, and now they could rest assured.

"My Lord."

A guard came in and said a few words to Ye Xi. Her expression changed immediately. She stepped forward and leaned into Dugu City's ear, whispering something. Dugu City's face darkened. "Ye Xi, have someone check on this, we're leaving now."

Feng Lingxi heard what Dugu City said, realizing something was wrong, and hurriedly asked, "What happened"

"Someone saw Feng Yi Xuan appearing in Linxi County, surrounding you. This king speculates that he is coming for you."

When Feng Yixuan was mentioned, Feng Lingxi's face also darkened, and she lost her appetite for food.

"He really knows how to make things difficult. It seems like saving him was a mistake after all." Feng Lingxi's eyes flashed with killing intent. She had no patience for Feng Yixuan whatsoever, and she certainly didn't want to give him any opportunities.

“I reckon Duguo Xiu should be nearing Xicun County by now, Xi'er. You should return to the Yao Clan for these two days. This king will swiftly handle matters here and then return to the capital with you. As for the capital, have Dugu Yan hold the fort for a while longer.”

"Then I'll go back and tell Luoli to send more people to investigate Feng Yi-Xuan's whereabouts. On our turf, if we can't even find him, then that's our problem."

Du Gucheng also intended to do so. After the meal, he returned to Linxi County. He didn't find any trailing figures along the way. Feng Lingxi returned to the City Lord's Mansion and asked Yingliu to check on Feng Yixuan's whereabouts. She took Xiao Li to Luofei's residence to look for Luoli.

When she was told about the news of returning to the Yao Clan, Luo Li was still very surprised. After hearing her reasons, Luo Li was somewhat astonished.

"Are you afraid of Dugu Xiu"

She had taken care of most of the Yao tribe's important matters. Even if she returned to the capital now, he would not object.

Feng Lingxi said coldly, "Dugu City hasn't finished his business yet. Let's wait for him to return together. We'll set off back to the Yao Clan in two days. If the clan leader doesn't want to go back, he can stay here."

She came, not to send Luoli back, but to greet him. After all, he had helped her this past while and she owed it to him to be polite.i beside her, "Go find Yi Xuan for me and tell him I have something important to discuss with him."Xiaoli glanced at the letter and immediately left.Feng Ling Xi took the letter back to the courtyard....