Chapter 1404: The Smoke of War 225

dient and lovely. How could she have engaged in such impropriety There must be some misunderstanding here. I implore Your Majesty to see through it."Upon hearing Shui's words, Dugu Cheng's handsome fa..."Have you given up now I told you, she's not someone you can rely on. You have no other choice but me."

A figure silently appeared behind Feng Aotiān. The cold, mocking voice made Feng Aotiān turn and look at the unfamiliar face before him. "What brings you to me"

"I am here on an order, you will not forget what your master told you before, proceed as instructed."

After saying that, the man leapt into the inn and disappeared within, his light footwork remarkable.

Dugu Cheng and Nangong Huas talked for a while. Judging from their conversation, Nangong Huas didn't seem particularly wise, but rather had the airs of a rich young master, such as being attracted to beauty.

"Second Master, the Chancellor's body cannot be stimulated. Shouldn't this case of the Chancellor's wife and the Eldest Prince be handled by the General of Zhen Guo"

Nan Gong Hua looked ahead with a faint expression, saying, "Regarding this matter, you should ask my father. I'm just accompanying him here to investigate the case and have no authority to make decisions. Moreover, I am a concubine's daughter with no official position. I can't call the shots here."

Although the Second Young Master is a son born out of wedlock, he is filial to the Prime Minister in every way. This King can see that if the Second Young Master were an legitimate son, he would have already held an important position in court.

"Your Highness, please don't speak like that," Nangong Huashuang hurriedly said. "I wouldn't dare to have such ability. Besides, birth is something we can't choose. Huashuang doesn't dare compare to my elder brother; he is the legitimate son."

獨孤城 looked at Nangong Hua's face, his eyes sweeping over the panic in his gaze. He said softly, "Apart from the eldest son, there doesn't seem to be any other legitimate sons in the Prime Minister's Mansion, does there"

Nan Gong Huashuang's body trembled slightly, she hummed softly, "Prince Chen, even without an eldest son, Big Brother is still the only legitimate son of the Prime Minister's Mansion."

“You’re quite remarkable, the Chancellor will see that. If you put it like that, the current emperor isn’t even Father Emperor’s legitimate son.”

Nangong Huashuang hurriedly explained, "Huashuang couldn't possibly compare to Your Majesty. Please, Prince Chen, don't say any more. If Father heard this, Huashuang would be misunderstood again."

Dugu Cheng glanced at Nan Gong Hua Shuang's eyes full of panic. If he didn't know better, he would have thought this minister was extremely dissatisfied with him. This Nan Gong Hua Shuang really is a good actress.

"Never mind that, Your Highness was just speaking casually."

Dugu City watched Feng Lingxi walk over, smiling and stepping forward, "Xi'er, have you finished chatting with General Zhen Guo"

Wind Ling Xi nodded and glanced at the room, "How is the prime minister"

"Just took a break, letting him rest well. The prince and I were discussing the case of the Chancellor's wife and son. The second prince said he couldn't make decisions for the Chancellor, so we can only wait until the Chancellor recovers to continue."

Feng Lingxi responded, "Then let's head back to the mansion first. I have something to discuss with you."

Dugu City looked at Nangong Huashuang beside him and said, "Second Young Master, this king and his beloved will go back first. Leave the Prime Minister to you to take care of. If there's anything, have someone notify this king."

Nan Gong Huashuang bowed to them, seeing them off.

After leaving the inn, Feng Lingxi looked back at him. "What did Nangong Hua say"

"What else could I say Just that I can't make the decision."

Dugu City looked at Feng Lingxi, "Didn't you say you had something to tell me Why aren't you saying it"

There's nothing much to say, I just want you back home. I don't want to stay at the inn anymore. The case isn't progressing at all, and staying here means dealing with them. Feng Lingxi thought about Feng Aotien's words, and her mood became agitated again.

Dugu Cheng let out a light sigh, "This is natural, being in one's position means not being able to act freely."

"Does your face hurt"

Feng Lingxi's eyes swept to the bruise on Dugu Cheng's face. It was swollen even after a night, he didn't feel embarrassed to go to the inn, and he wasn't worried that people would misunderstand him like this. He was really the Prince of Chen, not caring about his image at all.

"It hurts, but when this King was talking with Nangong Hua just now, he asked who did this to me. This King said I was beaten up, and from his gaze, this King guesses he must have misunderstood that you did it."

“Taking the blame isn't something new, so what does it matter Besides, I have to thank Lu Nian for doing what I wanted to do but didn't.” Looking at Dugu City with a bruised nose and swollen face, the anger she felt from last night’s confrontation instantly vanished.

Dugu Cheng quickly changed his expression, walked up to Feng Lingxi, and patted his own face, saying with a fawning air, "This king allows you to hit me. If you're unhappy with this king in the future, just beat him"

"No way."

Feng Lingxi withdrew her hand, "I've eaten bear heart and leopard gall, I wouldn't dare to hit you." Although she wouldn't hit him, Du Gucheng's words really warmed Feng Lingxi's heart, it was truly heartwarming.

To think that the esteemed Royal Prince would lower himself to speak to her like this, coaxing her into happiness, what else could she possibly be dissatisfied with

獨孤城笑著一臉得意，“本王就知道你不捨得打本王。”說完，還不忘在她麵前嘚瑟一番，“本王的這張臉這麼好看，兮兒又怎麼捨得動手打。”

Translated to:Dugu City smiled with a face full of pride, "This king knew you wouldn't be willing to hit this king." After finishing speaking, he didn't forget to show off in front of her, "This king's face is so handsome, how could Xi'er bear to hit him"

Feng Lingxi was amused by his words, looking at Dugu City's smile at the corner of his lips, "I won't hold yesterday's grudge against you, considering that Lu Nian stood up for me. However, this won't happen again."

Dugu Cheng quickly smiled and assured, "This king guarantees that this won't happen again. If there is a next time, this king will beat himself up."

"Should we help look into the matter of Princess Qingfeng"

Lu Nian usually helps them so much, this time the Qingfeng Princess was kidnapped, and it happened at the border. If this got to the Xi Gu country, who knows what kind of trouble it would cause. We have to solve it as soon as possible.

"The body of the Prime Minister's wife hasn't been found yet, and the murderer who assassinated Nan Gong Huayun is still at large. This king can't waste time on this; I can only send people to help, but I cannot go myself."

Feng Ling Xi thought about it, right now the case in the Prime Minister's Mansion was the most important. The court sent the Prime Minister here, they couldn't neglect it. They had to find the murderer as soon as possible. If the court pursued it, she and Du Gu Cheng would both be in trouble.

Whom do you want to send

Now both Feng Yu Mo and Feng Yi Xuan are not in Linxi County City. Even Dugu Cheng's subordinates don't know who else can help.

"Don't you worry about this, Your Majesty has it all under control."

"Fine, you arrange it yourself. I won't interfere. Let me know if there's any news." He hadn't taken Little Li with him these past two days and didn't know if Wan'er had missed her at the mansion.

Upon returning to the Chen Wangfu, Feng Lingxi went straight to Wan'er's courtyard. Before she even reached the courtyard, she heard a clear and melodious reading voice, it was Wan'er's voice.

"My Queen."

Xiao Li, who was guarding the door, saw Feng Ling Xi return and excitedly greeted her, her eyes brimming with tears.

"Keep it down, don't wake Wan'er."

Wind Lingxi made a shushing gesture, slowed her pace and walked over, peeking inside. "Wan'er is in class, let's keep it down." Wind Lingxi beckoned to Xiaoli, the two went to this side of the courtyard to talk, so as not to disturb Wan'er.structed, her voice low, "In a few days, I'll take you back to Lin Xi County. We'll go home for the New Year."Little Li stiffened slightly, looking at Luoli beside her. Seeing him nod, she hurriedly a...