y are you here again Back when the Emperor arranged this marriage, Father had no idea you were already well. And the Emperor insisted on giving you to him, how could Father refuse" Feng Aoti sighed. "..."It's nothing."

Feng Lingxi glanced at them, her gaze falling on Luoli. "I'm quite envious of you. We are both from the Yao clan, but I only have one personal maid, while you have so many. It's inevitable that I feel a little jealous."

Luo Li smiled helplessly, "I don't know how to answer you. If you return to the Yao Clan, if you want Shadow Guards, there will be many. It just depends on whether you want them or not."

"The kind you follow every day"

Seeing him nod, Feng Lingxi's beautiful eyes lit up and she thought for a moment, "Forget it, I don't like being watched. Bringing Xiao Li is already enough. If I brought a whole group every day, it would be too ostentatious. Who knows if every day would be filled with assassins trying to kill me."

"Who says it isn't"

Luo Li looked at the weather. "I told them to clear the path down the mountain. Let's see if we can go tomorrow."

"You worked hard."

The snow stopped in the late afternoon. The departing person was efficient, not only figuring out the mountain road situation but also checking it out on the mountain. As long as it didn't snow tonight, they could set off tomorrow.

General Sun rested for a day, his strength recovering somewhat. He had caught a slight cold, but after taking medicine, he went to sleep early.

Wind Ling Xi couldn't sleep, so she wrote a prescription. This night, it was long and made her uneasy.

Fortunately, it didn't snow at night, only a drizzle that melted quite a bit of the accumulated snow. The next morning, Feng Lingxi was called up by Dugu City to start their journey.

The carriage traveled along the mountain road at a slow pace. People hidden on the mountain path above kept watch over them until they passed, then they disappeared from sight. It was only then that Feng Lingxi realized that there were forty or fifty people secretly protecting Luoli's safety. Each of them had strong martial arts skills and were very good at hiding.

After leaving the mountain path, the carriage's speed returned to normal. Although it was raining lightly, it did not affect their journey. Feng Lingxi and Dugu Cheng sat in Luo Li's carriage. When the carriage reached the station arranged by Luo Li, they would rest. After five days, several people were stopped by a blizzard, but fortunately, there was a small town this time that allowed them to rest properly.

"Ye Xi and they have arrived."

Dugu Cheng took the cloak and draped it over Feng Lingxi, looking at her worried eyes. "Everything is safe. We didn't encounter any danger on the road, and Lin Xi County is fine. They are waiting for us to return home for the New Year."

Hearing that they were going back home for the New Year, Feng Lingxi turned to look at Dugu City. Her eyes welled up inexplicably, on the verge of tears.

"Shall we go back now"

Dugu City nodded and reached out to wipe the tears from her eyes. "Why are you crying"

Feng Lingxi wiped away her tears and broke into a smile. "It's not that they moved me, I suddenly feel like I'm home."

Dugu Cheng stroked her hair and said softly, "That's indeed our home."

"The Si Wangfu is also our home, but Linxi County is our little home."

Dugu Cheng gently tapped her nose, "Fifty thousand troops stationed there"

Feng Lingxi, as soon as she thought of so many soldiers waiting for them to return, her heart was particularly moved. Looking at Dugu City, the joy on her face couldn't be hidden.

"If I could find my mother and celebrate the New Year with us, then I would have no regrets."

"Ye Xi has already sent people with Aman to find Yue Mu. However, the wind and snow in Linxi County are very heavy, so it might take longer than expected for them to arrive."

Dugu Cheng looked at the worry in her eyes, he also wanted to arrive quickly, but the weather was not cooperating. This borderland, once winter arrived, it would be like this.

"I know."

Feng Ling instinctively pulled her cloak tighter. The wind blew, and even with such thick clothes, she felt cold. She didn't know how her mother would manage to get through another day.

"Your Highness, it's time for dinner."

Xiaoli shouted, "This period of time has really been hard on them. Along the way, the princess has lost a lot of weight."

Feng Lingxi and Dugu Cheng returned to the table at the inn. Because of the heavy snowstorm, there were very few travelers at the inn. Luoli simply rented out the entire inn, allowing all his people to stay there.

However, they wouldn't talk to them either, all direct communication went through Luo Li. Luo Li felt this was better, safer for everyone.

Feng Lingxi looked at the hot pot on the table with a shocked expression, surrounded by various types of meat.

"Don't you find this way of eating rather unusual Have you ever seen anything like it"

Feng Lingxi nodded, the excitement in her heart only she knew.

In this era, there was simply no hot pot. The appearance of it here indicates something: there are people here who came here just like her.

Feng Lingxi watched the little waiter running over to add soup, and hurriedly asked, "Little waiter, is your shopkeeper here"

The shopkeeper has gone out. Madam, what are your orders

Feng Lingxi pointed at the hot pot and asked, "Is this a specialty of your town"

The little waiter said with a smile, “Madam, this dish at our place is unique to us. You won't find it in any other inns. It's authentic and delicious, you’re sure to love it.”

"Who developed it It's very special."

Wind Ling's face was full of admiration, she didn't want them to see through her.

"Our shop owner here, we have every kind of dish you can imagine, and even more! We have dishes that aren't even found in the Imperial Palace in Beijing. You can only find them here."

The Second's words made Feng Lingxi even more eager to meet this shopkeeper. At the very least, she wanted to confirm if it was what she thought it was.

"Xier, although this way of eating is unique, it looks quite special."

Wind Ling nodded, seeing them all looking at her, she didn't say much.

"Waiter, could you please let me know when the shop manager returns I'd like to see him."

The young boy nodded and then withdrew.

"I didn't expect the Fourth Princess to be interested in food."

Luo Li's eyes held a hint of inquiry. Feng Ling Xi, holding her chopsticks, looked at the dishes on the table, as if she had been transported back to before she arrived here. This hot pot brought back too many memories for her.

"Don't you think this is interesting It's so happy to be able to eat hot meals on a snowy day."

"You make a good point, it seems I should also ask the shopkeeper for advice."

Feng Lingxi, watching Luo Li's serious expression, began to add ingredients to the boiling pot. Her skillful movements made Dugu Cheng curious, and Luo Li narrowed her eyes slightly. Feng Lingxi, however, remained oblivious, as if she had returned to the past.

"Your Highness, how did you know how to eat this"

The boy just told her the princess is outside. At this distance, can't you hear her

Feng Lingxi glanced at Xiaoli, "These dishes on top are all raw. Don't tell me you eat raw food This big pot of soup isn't meant for drinking, is it"

Dugu Cheng and Luo Li simultaneously withdrew their gazes. Feng Lingxi's words were reasonable, leaving both of them embarrassed. They each found their favorite dishes and began to eat.

Over the meal, Feng Ling Xi tasted the flavors of her hometown and her eyes welled up with tears. Meanwhile, Du Gu Cheng and Luo Li didn't want Feng Ling Xi to look down on them, so they were both busy serving hot dishes.w did you recognize me"She believed her disguise was unlike those careless ones used by women pretending to be men; there was no reason for anyone to suspect her true identity."Your Highness, to be fr...