Chapter 823: Frost Flowers 13

wn, removed her makeup, and rubbed her temples. Life these days is just unbearable. She really had to find a way to leave as soon as possible.As night fell, Dugu Cheng returned to his room and saw th...Feng Lingxi looked at the anger in Dugu City's eyes and soothed, "No matter what she says behind my back, you should remember that the current situation doesn't allow for trouble."

Dugu City let out a cold snort, "If this is what I have to endure, then what face would I have left to stay in the capital Xi'er, this matter is my decision, it has nothing to do with you."

Feng Lingxi looked at Dugu Cheng angrily. She wanted to persuade him, but she heard Ye Xi speak, "Your Highness, the King not killing Madam Ye is already merciful. Your Highness doesn't know how vicious Madam Ye is. She wished to humiliate you in front of all the officials' wives, making you seem worthless. What's worse, many things she said were too harsh. Even my subordinates couldn't bear to tell you, so listen to your King."

Yexi glanced at the King, knowing he was angry, but the Queen's words were also correct.

The King isn't in the capital. With him gone, people here are taking advantage of the Princess Consort and ruining her reputation. If we don't punish them severely, they'll think the King is easy to bully.

Wind Lingxi looked at Dugu City, sighed.

"You handle this."

Wind Ling walked towards the front hall. Dugu Cheng was like this, for fear that after this time, many civil and military officials would impeach him, saying that he favored her too much and went overboard in handling Ye's affairs.

Feng Lingxi asked Xiaoli to investigate, originally thinking that Madam Ye was only talking about her within the palace. Unexpectedly, she found out that Madam Ye had been spreading rumors about her everywhere, from the affairs of the Fourth Prince's Mansion to her private life. She spoke ill of her, calling her promiscuous and describing her in the most disgraceful way possible. It was truly outrageous.

Feng Lingxi, after clarifying the situation, showed no mercy to Madam Ye. She even felt that Du Gucheng's punishment was too lenient.

The Crown Prince Xiao and the Princess Consort of Nan came to my place because they wanted me to see them.

Wind Ling Xi looked for a topic, seeing Dugu Cheng's anger, she pulled his sleeve, wanting to ease the atmosphere.

Dugu Cheng hummed in response, seeing that she didn't mention his punishment of Mrs. Ye, his expression slightly improved.

Feng Lingxi stopped and looked at Dugu City, letting out a hum. Her brows were slightly furrowed. Was he still angry

"Xi'er, why haven't you left yet"

Du Gu Cheng saw her stop and walked in front of her. Looking at Xi'er, he saw her furrowed brow. He reached out to smooth it and asked, "Why are you frowning"

"Dugu City, did you hear what I just said"

Dugu Cheng nodded, seeing Feng Lingxi’s puzzled gaze fixed on his face, he explained, "Xier, this king truly heard you. You said they came here to see a doctor."

"Then why don't you ask who is sick"

Dugu City looked at Feng Ling Xi's dazed expression and reached out to gently tap her forehead, "Fool, does this even need asking It's naturally Pingnan Wangfei. Her face is pale and sickly, while Xiao Shizi is brimming with energy, radiating the vigor of the morning sun. Naturally, it couldn't be him."

Yesterday's events, you are aware of them all, and I presume you also know about my meeting with Young Master Xiao.

Feng Lingxi thought for a while, suddenly feeling that she was really a bit foolish. Dugu City knew that Madam Ye had spoken ill of her, so it was likely he knew about her meeting with Xiao Shizi. With this question, wouldn't he know Xiao Shizi's purpose in coming today

"Yu Mo and I said that next time, there's no need to hold back. Deal with it as you see fit. Everyone in the court is either under General Pingbei or the Empress; they don't owe me any face. Do whatever you want. If anything happens, I'll take responsibility."

Upon hearing this from Dugu Cheng, Feng Ling Xi felt a sense of being pampered. However, this kind of pampering was likely to make people unhappy, just like Feng Yu Xi and Lan Fei.

"Dugu City, if I really make a big mistake someday, can you really protect me"

Dugu City took her hand, looking at the smile in her eyes, and said seriously, "This king said he could, do you believe me Or are you saying that one day you'll make a mistake and let this king try"

Feng Ling Xi's smile at the corner of her lips became even more radiant.

"Forget it, she's learned her lesson well enough. Fifty lashes are more than enough punishment for a young woman."

Du Gu Cheng remained silent, gazing at Feng Ling Xi's smile. His heart had indeed changed. Back then, she hadn't been so cautious. The more she was tied down, the more she worried.

Hall.

The Shu Taifei was entertaining the Pingnan Wangfei and Xiao Simu. Knowing that Feng Lingxi had something to do, the two stayed with the Shu Taifei to chat and wait. Compared to this, the Pingnan Wangfei and Xiao Simu were truly much more polite.

Wind Ling Xi arrived at the front hall and immediately saw Princess Pingnan sitting beside Xiao Simu. Gazing at her sickly yet still undeniably beautiful face, Wind Ling Xi realized that this Young Master Xiao was indeed following Princess Pingnan.

"Mother."

Wind Lingxi stepped forward to greet Empress Shu, then turned to Princess Pingnan and Xiao Simu, “Wind Lingxi greets Princess Pingnan, greets Young Master Xiao.”

Pingnan Princess hurriedly got up, "Fourth Princess, please get up quickly."

Feng Lingxi looked at Xiao Simu, then turned to Dugu City and said, "I think it would be nice if the Southern Princess could take a walk in the garden. What do you think"

Dugu Cheng glanced at Xiao Simu and nodded, "Young Master Xiao, why don't you come to the garden with me The garden in this prince's mansion is quite pleasant now, it's worth a look."

Xiao Simu was about to agree with Shutai, when she heard Shutai say, "You all go ahead. This concubine will go back to rest for a while. I will stay for dinner later."

"Farewell to the Honorable Noble Consort."

The Princess Consort of Pingnan hurriedly said, after seeing off Empress Dowager Shu. Feng Lingxi then took them to the garden, ostensibly to admire the flowers, but in reality to find an opportunity to treat the Princess Consort.

"Having heard that Young Master Xiao's martial arts have progressed rapidly, I wonder if you would be willing to accompany this king to practice a bit over there"

Dugu Cheng found an excuse to get rid of Xiao Simu. Since they didn't want people to know their true purpose for visiting the mansion, he needed to cover his tracks.

Xiao Simu looked at Feng Lingxi and clasped her hands together, saying, "Then I'll have to trouble the Fourth Princess."

Feng Lingxi responded, watching them leave. She sat down with Pingnan Wangfei in the pavilion in the garden. Looking at Pingnan Wangfei's pallor that even makeup couldn't conceal, she softly said, "Pingnan Wangfei, His Highness Xiao should have told you both before bringing you here. I'll just get started directly."

"Thank you, Your Highness."

Pingnan Wangfei extended her wrist, Feng Lingxi felt her pulse for a long while before letting go.

What are the symptoms of poisoning Can you tell me more about them

The Princess Consort of Pingnan thought carefully, "A month ago, when I first fell ill, I was resting in my room. The weather was a bit muggy. I wanted to get up suddenly my knee went weak and my body went limp, causing me to faint."

Feng Lingxi's mind flashed with the ancient scroll's inscription, and she looked at Pingnan Wangfei, "And then"

"My lord, you asked the doctor to treat me. At first, he only said that my body was weak and that I just fainted normally. But after a few days, my condition worsened considerably. I became especially cold. When others sweated wearing just one layer of clothing, I shivered even in an autumn jacket. At night, when I slept, my body would become covered with frost."th."Seeing her dodge the topic, Dugu Cheng knew that talking about these things now would be useless. After all, she had forgotten him. Unless he could make her fall in love with him again, anything h...