Chapter 309: Seizing Power 64

returned to the room and saw Xiaoli run in, "Your Highness, Princess Zhaoran refused to bathe and is searching for death in her room.""To seek death or life Do you still want to die"Xiao Li nodded, lo...Feng Lingxi was dumbfounded. How could this woman be heading towards Dugu City Was she really her daughter

Dugu City looked at Xi'er's depressed expression, which was truly adorable.

He suddenly felt a little expectant, wondering what Xi'er would think of her now that she had recovered her memories

"Xier, I was just teasing you. If you don't want me to stay at your place, I'll just go to an inn."

"Dugu City, I haven't asked you yet why you came to the Aohxia Dynasty Aren't you the Fourth Prince of the Dayuan Dynasty How come you only have one guard with you You're not an envoy, so what are you doing here"

A series of questions came out, and Dugu City's eyes looking at Xi’er changed, “How did you suddenly become so smart You even asked such questions.”

"I just have amnesia, I'm not stupid."

Feng Lingxi accused, "Will you say or not"

"It was his mother who asked him to accompany her here, so naturally he should stay at home. He is his mother's guest."

Yao Wan Ying rescued Dugu City from the encirclement, this bet has just begun, Dugu City can't leave yet, wait for Xi Er's memory to recover, everything will be much better.

"Since you are a guest of my mother, then you may stay here."

獨孤城 hooked his lips, his eyes falling on her dejected expression, the smile at the corner of his lips deepening.

"Here we are."

Yáo Wǎnyíng spoke, got off the carriage, and Feng Lingxi was just about to get off when she saw Dúgūchéng extend his hand. She asked in confusion, "What"

"Help me up."

"No need."

Feng Lingxi finished speaking and jumped down, but she didn't expect to step on air. Her whole body plunged into Dugu City's arms, embracing him tightly.

"So it turns out Xi'er wants me to hold her. Just say so, I wouldn't be that petty."

Feng Lingxi hurriedly pushed away Dugu City, looking at her skirt in annoyance, "It's all because of this skirt."

"It seems the skirt was the culprit after all."

Du Gu Cheng narrowed his eyes, looking at her flustered appearance, and let go of her. "I thought you wanted me to carry you down, I misunderstood."

Feng Lingxi glanced at Xiao Li, who was trying hard to hold back a smile beside her, and walked over with a huff.

"Xiao Li, why don't you help me up at all" she made me embarrassed.

"Miss, I didn't even have time to help you."

Little Li wore an innocent expression. Just now, Miss had rushed into the Wangye's arms, and now she was blaming her for not helping her up.

Wind Ling Xi was extremely unhappy. Looking at Du Gu Cheng's expression, she felt that since meeting him today, she seemed to have been making a fool of herself in front of him and couldn't get along with him properly.

"Mother, where is my room I'm a little tired and want to go back to rest."

Feng Ling hurriedly changed the subject, not wanting to stay here any longer.

"Xiao Li, take Xi'er down to rest."

"This servant obeys."

Xiaoli made a gesture of invitation to Feng Lingxi, taking her to her courtyard to rest. The house Yao Wan'ying bought was almost as big as the prince's mansion, and this was also the house that Huangfu Ying gave her.

"Fourth Master, Xi'er is still closer to you than to the Crown Prince. You mustn't lose this bet with him."

Yao Wan'ying stated her intentions, she hoped Xi'er and Dugu Cheng would be together, she wanted Xi'er to be happy.

"My king understands the meaning of your mother-in-law's words, and thanks for her kindness."

Yao Wanying shook her head. "I'm sorry, I wronged you. I didn't let you tell Xier about your relationship with her, and I had to use this method for you to reunite with Xier. I'm really sorry. Back then, the engagement between Huangfu Ying and me was something I never expected, especially since you and Xier would be together first."

"There is no need for the Empress Dowager to apologize. This King and Xier are destined to be together, unlike Emperor Huofengyun and Xier, who were not meant to be. It is he who should apologize."

Yao Wan Ying was very pleased with Du Gu Cheng's words. She had thought that the unmarried relationship between Huang Fu Qing Yun and Xi Er would make Du Gu Cheng angry and dissatisfied with Huang Fu Qing Yun. Now it seems she was overthinking it.

Dugu Cheng wasn't the type to be jealous by nature. She was satisfied with how she treated Huangfu Qingyun, it's just a pity that she only had Xi'er. Otherwise, she wouldn't have to hurt them.

Yao Wan'ying responded and ordered, "Take the Fourth Prince down to rest and attend to him well."

Dugu Cheng retired, taking Ye Xi back to his courtyard to rest.

"Your Highness, are you really going to bet a marriage with the Crown Prince of Huang Xia This wife is already yours, why would you gamble her away"

“Because he saved Xi’er, this king owes him a favor. Besides, he is engaged to Xi’er and likes her. Although Xi’er is this king’s queen, this king wants to give him a chance, and also wants to prove how deep the feelings between Xi’er and this king really are.”

"If this gamble were to fail, wouldn't the King want to give his wife to Prince Arah Xia instead"

After Ye Xi finished speaking, Dugu City's footsteps came to a halt. He stared at Ye Xi, his eyes narrowed slightly, "Ye Xi, do you think this king would lose"

Ye Xi hurriedly accompanied her smile and said, "My subordinate is joking, Your Highness couldn't have lost."

He's saying that if, just in case, the princess recovers her memory and finds out that the king wagered her against the crown prince of Huang Xia, he believes the king will be sleeping on the floor again.

"How did you find out about Yao Feifei"

Ye Xi quickly collected her expression and said solemnly, "Your Highness, as you expected, Yao Feifei is indeed involved with the Crown Prince of Gallo Country. The Crown Prince of Gallo Country is also in the Chao Xia Dynasty. I can't confirm how many people they have, but our informants reported that Yao Feifei and the Crown Prince of Chao Xia live together. If the Yao Clan treasure really falls into her hands, the world will be in chaos."

Dugu City frowned, knowing full well that the world would be in chaos.

"Keep sending people to keep an eye on them. Report any actions immediately, and also, tell General Li to pay attention to the movements of the court. I don't want to be attacked from behind."

"As you command, my lord."

After explaining everything, Dugu City took out a crystal stone and handed it to Ye Xi. "Have someone craft this, then have a few people wear it and keep an eye on the movements of Galo Country and Yao Feifei."

"My Lord, are you trying to lure them out with a fake Purple Star"

Dugu Cheng nodded, “This king cannot let Xi’er go into danger. Yao Feifei knows Xi’er’s identity and will definitely send people to assassinate her. This king has to disperse his attention and take this opportunity to find out how many people from Gallo are in Aoxia. That way, we can secretly help them.”

"This subordinate will get it done right away."

After Ye Xi left, Dugu City returned to his residence. He sent a message with carrier pigeons and rested only after finishing his business.

The next day, Du Gucheng came to Feng Lingxi's courtyard early in the morning to invite her out for a trip. As soon as the two of them reached the door, they saw Huangfu Qingyun and Li Nuo coming over. Looking at the two of them coming out together, Huangfu Qingyun's eyes changed slightly, but he still kept the smile on his face and greeted them.

"Xier, Fourth Prince, are you two going out"

"The Crown Prince has arrived just in time. This King and Xi'er were planning to take a walk, and with the Crown Prince here, why not go together."

Du Gucheng's words caused Huangfu Qingyun's smile to falter slightly, but he also admired his magnanimity. Xi'er was clearly married to him, yet she could still invite him on a trip together. He wanted to see if Xi'er's feelings for him were truly as confident as his own., "If you don't give Xiao Die to him, Feng Aotian will make you pay with your life."Feng Lingxi looked at Dugu City, the coldness in her eyes intensified, "Does he say no if he doesn't want to give We...