eart beat rapidly. Looking at Dugu Cheng's doting smile, she was deeply attracted by his smile. Her face flushed red, and she shyly glanced at Dugu Cheng, her heart pounding.Such a delicate appearance..."Your Highness, who is this person Is the contents of this note credible"

Feng Lingxi looked at the handwriting on top, completely unable to tell who wrote it. However, the script seemed like a woman's. Feng Lingxi's beautiful eyes narrowed slightly, "Perhaps it was left by someone from my mother."

"Princess Yao Hua, the Empress Dowager asks you to join her for a meal."

Grandma Liu smiled and walked in. Feng Lingxi hastily put away the note and walked to Grandma Liu's face, "Why did Empress Dowager suddenly let this princess have a meal with her Is she hosting someone"

The Empress Dowager said that you gave her a shoulder massage and she found it very pleasant. She has invited you to join the meal, saying that the Emperor will also be there and wants to reward you properly.

He came really fast. Thinking about the contents of the note, I should reward her with a man

If it weren't for this note, she might have been tricked by them tonight.

"Seeing her stunned, Liu Ma thought she must be overjoyed. She reminded her, 'You should bathe and change later. I'll come pick you up then.'"

"Then I'll trouble you, Grandma Liu."

Feng Lingxi saw off Liu Mama. She told Xiaoli, "You go and ask Shu Taifei for help. Tonight, I might not be able to avoid it, so I have to find a way to get them to keep the Emperor away."

If she stayed with the Emperor, could her innocence be preserved

Feng Lingxi was uneasy, not knowing if Dugu City could enter the palace. If he couldn't, she would have to leave the palace to find him.

After Feng Lingxi finished bathing and changing, Liu Mama came to fetch her. Looking at her clean and refreshing attire, she couldn't stop smiling.

"Princess Yaohua, the Emperor has arrived. All that's left is you."

Feng Lingxi looked at Liu Mama's smile, she really wanted to slap her, today's matter, she must know about it, maybe she was the one behind it.

Upon arriving at Shou'an Palace, Feng Lingxi saw the Emperor and Empress Dowager who were already seated. She gritted her teeth and walked over to pay her respects. Empress Dowager Cen beckoned, "Yao Hua, come sit by Ai-jia."

Feng Lingxi sat down, and Liu Mama immediately served her soup. Looking at the soup, Feng Lingxi was 100% sure there was something wrong with it.

"This was specially stewed for you by the Imperial Kitchen, to replenish your blood and nourish your body. Please have a taste."

Then Empress Cen urged, Feng Lingxi sniffed it at her nose and smiled brightly.

"Thank you, Empress Dowager. This soup smells so good,"

Then Empress Cen smiled brightly, “Try some.”

Feng Ling quickly served the empress dowager a bowl of soup. "Empress Dowager, please try some."

"The Empress Dowager, however, pushed it away. 'I can't eat these tonics with my evening meal, you should try more.' "

"I heard that the Empress Dowager favors Princess Yao Hua, it seems I am going to be out of favor."

Dugu Yan looked at Feng Lingxi, the smile in her eyes made Feng Lingxi laugh awkwardly. She thought Dugu Yan wanted such pampering, full of calculations, nothing good at all.

"Mother has also prepared soup for you. Men and women drink soup differently, Liu Mama, please serve the Emperor a bowl of soup."

Feng Lingxi watched Liu Mama hand the soup to Dugu Yan, watching Dugu Yan drink the soup, her heart pounding. Was this Dugu Yan unaware of the problem with the soup or was she always like this She drank it in, what would happen in a while, she herself didn't know. Xiao Li hadn't returned yet, and she also didn't know what Empress dowager planned to do.

"Yaohua, why aren't you drinking Is the soup not to your taste"

Feng Lingxi hurriedly shook her head and took a small sip, lowering her head. "It's a little hot, I'll drink it slowly."

Under Empress Dowager's urging gaze, Feng Lingxi gritted her teeth and sipped the drink little by little. Only then did Empress Dowager let her go.

"The Empress Dowager, the Noble Consort Shu, and the Fourth Prince wish to see you."

Feng Lingxi heard that Shu Taifei and Dugu City had both arrived, and her heart sank.

Empress Cen's brows furrowed as she looked at Concubine Shu and Duguo City who had entered. The smile on her face gradually disappeared.

"I have seen the Emperor, I have seen the Empress Dowager."

Duke Gucheng bowed, his eyes falling on Feng Lingxi. Before the Empress Dowager could speak, he said, "Your servant has business to attend to and needs to take Princess Yaohua out of the palace. I respectfully request permission from the Empress Dowager and the Emperor."

"At this time, leaving the palace, Fourth Prince, what is it that you seek Yao Hua for"

"Fourth brother, it's so late. Princess Yaohua went out of the palace and her mother is worried. If it's not urgent, she'll go out of the palace tomorrow."

Dugu Yan broke the silence, easing the heavy atmosphere. Dugu Cheng's eyes were fixed on Princess Yao Hua, as if she had offended his younger brother.

"Your Majesty, Princess Yaohua is my betrothed, the princess I have yet to bring into my home. I have a matter that requires her presence outside the palace, and Your Majesty and the Empress Dowager should not object. After all, the marriage alliance between our two nations is set for these coming days. The Crown Prince of Arahxia is still at the guest house. Could I possibly harm her"

When Feng Lingxi heard what Dugu City said, she cooperated and spoke.

"Your Majesty, Empress Dowager, the Fourth Prince found me for a reason. It must be important, or I would have gone out of the palace with him and returned tomorrow."

Empress Dowager Cen watched as most of the soup in her bowl had been eaten. At this point, if she were taken away, wouldn't everything between her and the Emperor be ruined

"Didn't the Empress Dowager have something she was waiting for from my hands"

When Dugu City uttered these words, the Empress's face grew even darker. He dared to threaten her with this.

This Dugu City is truly audacious, putting her completely out of consideration.

"Mother, since the fourth brother has important matters to attend to, allow Princess Yao Hua to accompany him out of the palace."

"Your Majesty, the city official truly has an urgent matter. Allow Princess Yao Hua to accompany him out of the palace for a trip. This concubine guarantees that Princess Yao Hua will be returned tomorrow."

Feng Lingxi glanced at Dugu Cheng, "Fourth Prince, this princess is going out with you. If you dare to mistreat this princess, the Empress Dowager will not spare you."

Du Gucheng gave her a cold glance. "This king is too disdainful to take action against you."

Cen Taizi looked at the two of them, their attitudes. If this continued, once the effects of the medicine took hold, things would be impossible to hide.

"Yaohua, since the Fourth Prince has said so, and the Imperial Consort Shu also vouchs for him, then you should go out of the palace with him."

Feng Ling rushed to her feet and walked before Dugu Cheng, reaching out to take his arm, but Dugu Cheng dodged. The disdainful look in his eyes fell into Tai Hou's gaze, which brought a sigh of relief. Perhaps when the medicine took effect later, Dugu Cheng would send the person back.

"Let's go."

Feng Lingxi dragged Dugu Cheng away, her body already beginning to change, the medicine was taking effect.

As she left the palace and got into the carriage, Feng Lingxi threw herself into Dugu Cheng's arms.

"You almost got cheated on."

Feng Lingxi gasped for breath, her flushed face making Dugu City's handsome brows furrow. Seeing her stifling a cold sweat, he hurriedly asked, "How are you feeling now Can you hold on"

"Let's go back home and talk about it."

Feng Lingxi bit her lip, the familiar feeling surging within her body brought back memories of her first time with Dugu Cheng. She looked up at him, tugged at her lips, and spoke, "Dugu Cheng, I'm afraid this time you'll be overpowered by me again."

Upon hearing her words, Dugu City couldn't help but chuckle and lower his head. "This time, this king is delighted to oblige."

Feng Lingxi nestled in his arms, even now, he could still talk and laugh with her so easily.

The carriage arrived at the palace, and Feng Lingxi's medicinal effects had already taken hold. She had been bearing it silently all along, but she didn't make a sound. Dugu Cheng carried her off the carriage and quickly entered the inner courtyard.his king should head back. You should rest early too.”Huangfu Qingyun responded, watching Dugu City's departing figure. Her eyes were downcast, and she let out a soft sigh.He had once thought of count...