owed."Du Gucheng stood beside her, gently brushing the snowflakes off her cloak. He met Feng Lingxi's astonished gaze and nodded. Feng Lingxi received the hint and, arm in arm with him, walked into a...Feng Yu Xi's words unexpectedly received approval from Mo Huai Lan.

The Empress said, "If the Fourth Princess isn't well-behaved, the Empress wouldn't have let her get away with all those things she did to the Fourth Princess back then."

"Mo Huilan, you are being presumptuous."

Empress Dowager Cen angrily rebuked, "Mo Huai Lan, you are so bold!" Mo Huai Lan was frightened and immediately knelt down. Feng Yu Xi saw Empress Dowager Cen's anger and hurriedly followed suit, kneeling down as well. "Your Majesty, please calm your anger. Princess Lan and I were just having a verbal dispute. If there was anything inappropriate, we hope Your Majesty will forgive us."

"Don't think that just because you have the Emperor's blood in your belly, you can forget the rules of the palace and speak to the Empress like this."

Empress Dowager Cen's scolding frightened Mo Huilan. She knelt on the ground, trembling, covering her abdomen as she hurriedly apologized.

"Your Majesty has been angered, this servant knows she is wrong. This servant will never dare again."

"You've said this so many times, and I'm beginning to think you're taking advantage of my leniency. Have you forgotten your own place"

Hearing this, Shutai's brows furrowed slightly. In the past, Empress Cen had also been most fond of criticizing her in this way, as if she had done something wrong to her. She acted arrogantly and spoiled because she needed someone to spoil her.

Now, even the Emperor doesn't regard Mo Huai-lan as highly. Her only advantage is that she's pregnant and carrying his child.

"The Empress Dowager is appeased, it was just some overstepping words. Because Xi’er caused this commotion in the palace, I'll apologize to Her Majesty the Empress and Lan Fei on Xi’er’s behalf. It was all her fault.”

Empress Dowager Cen was already very displeased by their quarreling, and upon hearing what Imperial Noble Consort Shu said, she became even more agitated.

Naturally, Shutai knew that Cen Taihou's mood was agitated. The struggle between this Empress and Lan Fei was fierce. Day after day, they quarreled over Xier to this extent, let alone the competition for favor.

"All of you, withdraw. The empress is weary."

Wind and Rain, Xi He, and Mo Huai Lan saw that the Empress Dowager had not punished them. They hurriedly knelt and bowed before retreating.

"Shutaifei, you say should I let the Fourth Princess come to the palace to talk to me This period of time she hasn't come to the palace to speak with me, and I feel much more bored. This Empress and Lanfei are truly not reassuring at all."

Upon hearing this, the Noble Consort Shu hurriedly said, "Your Majesty Empress Dowager, Xier being able to enter the palace to accompany Your Majesty is her fortune."

"Zhang Mama, go summon the Fourth Princess into the palace. Just say that I miss her and want her to accompany me."

Upon hearing this, Shu Taifei couldn't help but worry. Was Xi'er going to stay in the palace for days

"Imperial Consort Shu, do you wish to remain in Shou'an Palace or return to the Fourth Prince's Residence"

The Empress Dowager has been quite busy these days. Feng Lingxi was unable to enter the palace, and this Shujiafei staying here is meaningless; instead, she saw some amusing things happening in the inner court.

"Your Majesty, my concubine wishes to return to the Si Wangfu."

"Then you should go back. This imperial consort will have someone escort you home."

The Shutai妃 hurriedly expressed her gratitude and was escorted back to the Sifang Wangfu.

Feng Lingxi learned that the Empress Dowager had summoned her, but she was not surprised. Instead, a smile appeared on her face. She packed her things and went to Shou'an Palace. She just told Feng Cangkai that she might not be back tonight, so he shouldn't wait for her to eat dinner.

Feng Lingxi went to Shou'an Palace, and soon news of her arrival spread throughout the palace. Every move she made was watched by everyone.

Feng Lingxi knew they all wanted to know why the Empress Dowager had summoned her. Thinking of the rumors spreading and the separation between Dugu City and her, the streets began to buzz with gossip again. Everyone felt that this time, either she would speak up for the Fourth Prince, persuading the Fourth Princess and the Fourth Prince not to separate, or she would be called upon to discuss the separation itself.

Feng Yu Xi naturally knew that Feng Ling Xi had entered the palace, but since she had just been driven out of Shou'an Palace, it was not a good time to go there. So she sent someone to inquire about the news.

Mo Huilan was the same, so Feng Lingxi's visit to Shou'an Palace became lively.

"See the Empress Dowager."

Feng Lingxi paid her respects to Empress Cen, saying she hadn't seen her in several days. Feng Lingxi's figure was rounder than before, not as slender as she used to be. After a period of conditioning, her complexion looked very good, her face flushed and even more beautiful.

Cen Taizi looked at Feng Lingxi's state and wondered no wonder she hadn't been willing to leave the General's Mansion these past few days. She didn't expect that she was quite comfortable staying in the General's Mansion.

It seems like you've been living quite comfortably at the General's Mansion this time.

Feng Lingxi's brows furrowed slightly. Wasn't it agreed that they would meet as the Holy Lord

Now, how can there be a sense of using the Empress Dowager's status to oppress her

Thinking of the incident that day when she was stopped outside the city, Feng Lingxi's gaze beneath her beautiful eyes became more serious.

"Returning to the Empress Dowager, Grandpa feels sorry for my frail body and spoils me with all sorts of tonics every day. Indeed, I have gained quite a bit of weight."

"The old general Feng is quite fond of you."

Feng Lingxi nodded, "Thanks to the Empress Dowager recalling my grandfather, I am able to receive such treatment. Thank you, Empress Dowager."

Seeing the seriousness on Queen Cen's face, Empress Feng didn't want to beat around the bush.

He gestured for her to sit down and have some tea before getting to the point.

The other day you left the city, and this Imperial Consort had people stop you. For this matter, why didn't you enter the palace to question this Imperial Consort

“Being questioned is truly frightening. The Empress Dowager stopped me from leaving the city. At first, I didn't understand why, but then I realized that this was her way of protecting me. How could I be angry I am deeply grateful to the Empress Dowager.”

Cen Taizi looked at Feng Lingxi's sincere eyes, but she didn't believe it at all. Feng Lingxi, on the other hand, seemed to be getting smarter and smarter. She knew Cen Taizi's purpose in stopping her from leaving the city that day, yet she still pretended not to know anything about it.

Thus, there was no need for her to continue playing coy.

"It's rumored outside that many people are offering high prices for your life. This palace is worried about you getting into trouble, so I won't allow you to leave the city. If something were to happen to you after leaving the city, the Fourth Prince would probably be heartbroken."

Feng Ling xi raised her eyes, her expression full of surprise.

"The Empress said, 'Someone offered a high price to kill me. Why'"

Feng Lingxi's one glance of shock, as if she truly didn't know about this matter at all. But precisely because of this, Empress Cen felt more and more that she was putting on a show.

"The Saint Lord of the Yao Clan, wouldn't he not even know about this news"

Feng Lingxi frowned, finally hearing the name Yaozu Shengzhu from Cen Taihou's mouth.

But even so, Feng Lingxi was still at a loss.

"To be frank, my shadow guards won't tell me about these matters; they handle them directly and discreetly."

Only then did Empress Cen realize that Feng Lingxi had guards protecting her safety. However, as the Holy Maiden of the Yao Clan, having guards was normal. It's just that, even with guards protecting her, so many people in this world wanted to kill her, there was no reason she wouldn't hear a single rumor.

"I also heard that you know the owner of Tianxiang Lou. Is that true"

"Is the Empress Dowager also interested in the owner of Tianxiang Building"

Feng Ling Xi’s curious question caused Cen Taizi to frown. She explained, "The master of Tianxiang Lou is someone who requested protection for me. I have indeed met him several times, but I have never seen his true face. This statement is absolutely true."he one who wanted to take Empress Cen's life.She underestimated Fēngyǔ Xī after all, didn't expect to be tormented by her. In a way, she did her a big favor."Why must Empress Cen die in this storm"Sp...