gu Cheng's words made him realize the seriousness of the situation. He hurriedly knelt down, "Fourth Prince, it is my fault for failing to manage properly. I...""Father-in-law, get some rest. You have..."Thank you, Fourth Master." Sun Lian was so excited she could barely contain herself. If Dugu City was willing to take her as a concubine, then she would definitely be able to force Feng Lingxi to give up the position of Fourth Madam.

"Lian'er, don't be mischievous."

The Minister of War angrily rebuked Sun Lian, and walked up to Dugu City, bowing and apologizing, "Fourth Prince, I beg you to retract your order. Lian'er cannot marry you as a concubine."

Du Gu Cheng's handsome face darkened, "Master Sun, what do you mean by that Do you dislike this king"

The Minister of War hurriedly explained, “I dare not. It’s just that Lian’er is still young. I would like to keep her by my side for two more years to teach and guide her. I hope the Fourth Prince will grant me this favor.”

"Father..."

Sun Lian stamped her foot in anger, just as she uttered a word, she was slapped by the Minister of War and rebuked angrily, "Shut your mouth!"

獨孤城見此，皺著眉頭說道，“孫大人，如果你捨不得孫小姐嫁給本王就說兩句便是，何必動手打她。”

“This child is young and ignorant. I will discipline her well.”

Feng Lingxi looked at the expression of the Minister of War. Luckily, this Minister of War wasn't stupid and knew to protect Sun Lian. Otherwise, if she had married into the Fourth Prince's Mansion, her daughter would have been truly ruined.

"But this marriage was the Empress Dowager's wish. How can I explain this to her"

Dugu City said, waving his hand and saying, "No, this marriage I cannot take back."

"Fourth Prince, I will personally apologize to the Empress on your behalf. I hope you can show me some leniency."

Dugu Cheng's face was full of difficulty. Looking at Sun Lian's unwilling eyes, his hesitant expression made the Minister of War anxious. He pleaded again, "Fourth Prince, I beg you." He made a gesture to kneel down, but Dugu Cheng hurriedly helped him up. "Sun sir, please don't do that. This prince has promised you."

Dugu Cheng's embarrassed expression made Feng Linglong angry just looking at it. They clearly sang a double act, but they acted as if they were very difficult. This Sun Lian was really a fool. She couldn't even see this, almost dragging her down.

"Thank you, Fourth Master."

It's about time, let's go. Don't just stand here.

Feng Linglong smiled and said, unwilling to waste time here. The onlookers all went to Yugarden, preparing to take their seats. The Minister of War bid farewell to Dugu City and pulled Sun Lian away.

The onlookers had all dispersed, leaving only Feng Lingxi, Du Gucheng, and a few palace maids standing at a distance within the garden.

"Xier, this Sun Lian hasn't given you any trouble, has she"

"No, Lord Chancellor, is there something you need"

Feng Lingxi, after finishing her question, noticed that Dugu City's expression was off. She quickly said, "If it's inconvenient to say, just don't say it. I was just casually asking."

"It was for the sake of his granddaughter that he came to test the waters of the king."

Feng Ling was feeling uneasy. She looked at Dugu City, but said nothing.

"Xier doesn't want to know what the Prime Minister told you"

"Your Highness must also be in a difficult position. This Prime Minister's granddaughter is not comparable to this Miss Sun. Your Highness wanting to marry her into the family, I can understand, especially since my mother has spoken about it as well."

Dugu City looked at her expression, a smile curling up on his lips.

"Xi'er, do you know what this king told the Prime Minister"

Feng Lingxi looked at him smiling and shook her head.

"Your Majesty told me and the Prime Minister, the concubine, this king welcomes all who come."

Feng Lingxi's face paled. Hearing his words, her heart ached fiercely. Even if it was just an act, she didn't like hearing him say these things to others.

"All that is needed is for the Prime Minister's granddaughter to suffer, and after entering the mansion, she will have to live a widow's life."

Feng Lingxi raised her eyes, her gaze filled with astonishment.

"You…"

"Your Majesty said to the Prime Minister, 'I will not take it up anymore.'"

"My Lord..."

Feng Lingxi was shocked by what he said to her.

"This king doesn't believe that the Prime Minister would be willing to marry his granddaughter off to the prince's residence to keep her a widow."

"Why do you bother"

To keep the concubine from entering, he actually said such words Doesn't he care about his reputation

"Xier, you don't understand. If I said this directly, no minister would be happy to marry their daughter to me. It would also stop you from constantly fighting with them. Looking at it, my heart aches for all of you."

"But if you do this, what will people say when they hear about it"

Feng Ling was taken aback by his words. She had intended to prevent them from entering the mansion, but she hadn't wanted to ruin Dugu City's reputation. He was the King, and if this were spread outside, as a man, as a King, didn't he care about his reputation

Upon hearing her mention his reputation, a smile spread even wider across Dugu Cheng's lips.

"Xi'er, do you know what the King and the Prime Minister spoke of"

Feng Lingxi watched him still smiling, her heart even more complicated.

"I told the Prime Minister that whenever Xi'er is with me, she's just treating my illnesses every day. What would others think of Xi'er I truly don't know. I'm afraid in their eyes, Xi'er might become a pitiful person too."

Feng Lingxi was amused and surprised by his words.

"Is this worth it for you"

She didn't mind, anyway she wasn't planning on having children now. He wouldn't admit that to the outside world, wanting children was certainly impossible, but his reputation would be ruined.

Du Gu Cheng said with a doting smile, "Little Xi'er, are you angry about what this King said outside"

"You sacrificed so much for both of us, how could I possibly be angry"

Feng Lingxi looked at the smile on his face, her expression full of helplessness.

"As long as you're not angry, just continue to accompany this king in the performance later."

Feng Ling Xi responded with a smile, watching as Dugu City held her hand. Her heart was filled with sweetness. He would do all this for her, and she felt truly happy.

Feng Linglong walked in the front, her eyes caught sight of the two people loitering behind her. She let out a cold snort, her eyes full of disdain.

"Wait a moment, Prime Minister."

Feng Linglong caught up with the prime minister's steps, smiling as she approached. Upon seeing Feng Linglong, the prime minister bowed and asked, "I wonder what Consort Feng has to command me"

"As the Grand Chancellor, you must know that my fourth sister is most skilled in acting"

The Chancellor looked at her in confusion, "What do you mean by that, Consort Feng"

Feng Linglong saw that he had started to suspect her, and smiled faintly, "Your Excellency is exceptionally intelligent, naturally you understand the meaning behind this concubine's words."

The Grand Tutor's face darkened slightly, "Forgive my ignorance, I don't understand what Lady Feng is trying to say. If there's nothing else, then this minister will take his leave."

Feng Linglong saw the Prime Minister leave, and the smile on her face gradually disappeared. A cold glint appeared in her eyes.

You old geezer, she kindly reminded him, and he didn't even give her face! It seems the Prime Minister has also given up on letting his granddaughter marry into the Fourth Prince's Mansion. If this all goes to waste, how will she explain it to the Empress

Fēng Línglóng clenched her fists in anger, looking at Fēng Lìngxī and Dúgūchéng who were sweet with each other. The jealousy in her eyes flared even brighter.

"Big sister."

Feng Lingyu saw that her elder sister was there, a hint of surprise in her eyes. She immediately became excited and rushed forward. Feng Linglong watched as it was her, and instantly changed her expression, taking her hand. "Lingyu, you're here too."

Wind Spirit Jade saw that Big Sister wasn't angry anymore and was very happy. She quickly said, "It was the Sixth Prince who brought me here. He said this time he brought me to see the world and let me give him a good face."d her, "Second Sister, what's wrong"Feng Lingyu clutched her hand, his expression pained, “Help me up quickly.”She can't die before her eyes, or else she'll have harmed Xi'er.Wiping the blood from her...