. He genuinely wanted to know what she was thinking, why she was so impenetrable, and why everything she said made no sense."Enough, Your Highness. I won't speak of this anymore. Separate chambers are...Feng Lingxi took two steps back, looking at Dr. Liu who was walking towards her. Her heart felt uneasy.
"Your Majesty, what is this..."
"Don't be afraid, Fourth Princess. This palace only wants Imperial Physician Liu to feel your pulse and check your body."
Looking at her like this, the Queen was even more certain that Feng Lingxi was pretending to be sick this time. Since she knew medicine, how could she have gotten herself into such a state If she could find out the truth, she would definitely see how she planned to hide it from her this time.
Feng Lingxi looked at the imperial physician, her face growing paler and paler.
Dr. Liu walked to Feng Lingxi's face, "Fourth Princess, let me check you."
Feng Lingxi responded and extended her hand. Liu, the imperial physician, began to feel her pulse while the Empress watched the changes in Feng Lingxi's facial expression and the unease in her eyes. The Empress's heart filled with even greater joy; she had to eliminate Feng Lingxi this time.
After examining the pulse, Dr. Liu said, “Your Majesty, how is the Fourth Princess’s health”
Dr. Liu replied truthfully, "Your Majesty, the Fourth Princess's pulse is weak. She has indeed been ill for some days."
"How could this be…" The Empress suppressed her anger, lowering her voice and questioning, "How could it be that after days, your body is still so weak"
Feng Lingxi explained, “Your Majesty, the bump on my head that day was just a hematoma according to the imperial physician. I’ve been drinking medicine these past few days, which worried Your Majesty.”
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Wind Ling Xi bowed and expressed her gratitude, "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I will definitely do my best to recuperate."
The Empress stepped forward, taking her hand. Feeling the coldness of her touch, the Empress furrowed her brow. "How is your hand so cold"
Feng Ling Xi unconsciously withdrew her hand, and Liu Taiyi explained, "The Fourth Princess's body is weak, and it's normal for her hands and feet to be cold. She needs to be carefully cared for for a period of time before she can recover."
"How can this be good Just married into the Fourth Prince's Mansion, with such a body, when will she be able to give birth to an heir for the Fourth Prince If Consort Shu blames her, the Fourth Princess will suffer again."
Feng Lingxi's heart skipped a beat. Could this empress be planning to attack Dugu City and force him to take a concubine
"This concubine will strive to nurture her health, Your Majesty Empress, please be at ease. As for children, this concubine can only leave it to fate."
Feng Ling Xi's words had barely fallen when the Empress spoke, "This won't do. You can wait, but how can the Fourth Prince and Shu Fei wait I've been thinking, why not give the Fourth Prince a concubine This way, you can recuperate well, and secondly, if this concubine gives birth to a child for the Fourth Prince, it will also prolong his lineage. What do you think, Fourth Princess"
Feng Lingxi clenched her fists, she really thought whatever she wanted. It seemed that the Empress had come prepared. Although she said before that she didn't want to be with Dugu City for life, but now that she actually heard the Empress giving him a concubine, she felt very uncomfortable in her heart. She didn't like being controlled by others in her life.
The men she's touched, no one else can touch them, let alone share them with other women.
"The Empress is right, it's just that the matter of taking a concubine for the Fourth Prince. When I first entered the palace, my mother instructed me not to make decisions about taking a concubine for the Fourth Prince. If it were the Empress who chose a concubine for the Fourth Prince, I believe my mother wouldn't say anything."
The Empress heard this, the smile on her lips deepened. To use Shu Fei against her She, the Empress, would not be afraid of a mere Shu Fei.
"This palace asks you, do you mind giving the Fourth Prince a concubine"
Feng Ling Xi raised her eyes, her gaze clear. "Your Majesty, I am also a woman after all. To say I don't mind would be deceiving Your Majesty, but as the Fourth Princess Consort, I should know my place. The Fourth Prince is of noble status, taking concubines is inevitable. Even if I minded, I would tolerate it and not make a fuss."
Upon hearing this, a deeper smile spread across the Empress's face.
"My palace has heard your words, and I truly feel that it was a pity the prince did not marry you. With such wisdom and understanding, you are exactly what a proper consort should be. Compared to the crown princess, you are far superior."
When Feng Lingxi heard the Empress compare her to the Crown Princess, her face changed drastically, and she hurriedly knelt down.
"Your Majesty the Empress, the Crown Princess is virtuous and elegant. I am merely a weak woman who has recently recovered from a long illness. Thankfully, my father bestowed upon me marriage to the Fourth Prince, allowing me to have the title of Fourth Princess Consort today. There are still many shortcomings that I need to learn, and I dare not compare myself to the Crown Princess. I humbly ask for your forgiveness, Your Majesty the Empress."
The Empress hurriedly helped her up, looking at her frightened eyes. "What are you doing This Palace was admiring you, that's why I said so. Besides, the Crown Princess isn't here, this Palace just wanted to chat with you. Fourth Royal Highness, don't take it to heart."
Saying it nicely, don't take it to heart. She could push her into a precarious situation with just one word, and she still wants to live for a few more years.
"I understand."
Feng Lingxi looked at the smile in the Empress's eyes and could only follow her lead for now, trying to figure out her intentions before saying anything else.
"Your Majesty the Empress, the Emperor has sent someone to ask when the Fourth Princess Consort will come for a meal"
A cold glint appeared in the Empress's eyes. It seemed they really cared about Feng Lingxi, not just Shu Fei or the Emperor, but also Du Gu Cheng. One by one, they protected this woman so much. She wanted to see if they could protect her.
"Fourth Princess, it's best you return quickly so you don't keep your Emperor Father waiting for too long. This Palace must also depart; I got so caught up in our conversation that I forgot the time."
Feng Lingxi's expression softened, and she said to the Empress Dowager, "I shall take my leave now."
Watching Feng Lingxi's departing figure, the Empress's eyes revealed her murderous intent. Anger surged through her as she smashed the cup in her hand. Liu Taiyi was terrified and knelt on the ground, trembling.
"Doctor Liu, is the Fourth Princess truly frail"
Imperial Physician Liu hurriedly replied, “Your Majesty, the Fourth Princess's body is truly weak.”
Is she pregnant
Since the Fourth Princess and the Fourth Prince's wedding day is recent, it hasn't been investigated yet.
The Empress glared at him, “The fourth princess is weak and unable to conceive. Dr. Liu should know what to do.”
Dr. Liu broke out in a cold sweat, “This…”
"Doctor Liu, don't you forget how you entered the Imperial Hospital. If you can't handle this matter, what use would I have for you"
Liu Taiyi hurriedly said, "I obey your command."
The Empress curled her lips into a sneer. "Consort Shu, Consort Shu, this palace wants to see how you dare to challenge this palace. Whatever it is you want to protect, this palace won't let any of them live. This palace will let you taste the might of this palace."
Feng Lingxi walked out of the Fengyi Palace and saw Dugu Cheng waiting for her not far away. Seeing her arrive, Dugu Cheng quickly stepped forward, "Are you alright"
Seeing the worry in his eyes, Feng Lingxi unexpectedly became cold.ion twisted slightly. This Xue Wu Shang was always like this, coming and going without a trace, yet mysterious and powerful. But I hope he truly won't make things difficult for Xi'er."My Lord, the Qu...