Chapter 1241: Smoke Rises 52

met Your Highness, the Imperial Noble Consort."Upon hearing the complaints from the servants in the inner courtyard, Empress Shu decided to come and see for herself how Moon was managing the househol..."Thank you, General, for informing me."

Feng Aotien raised his head, his expression easing considerably.

"You don't need to thank me. Although we are not biological father and daughter, we did have that kind of relationship for a while. Over the years, you've suffered a lot and been wronged in my house. Even though we no longer have a father-daughter relationship, I consider myself at peace with it now."

Feng Lingxi heard Feng Aotiān's words and was also pleased.

It's a good thing that he can let go. Thinking from his perspective, if he hadn't met his mother, he might not be the way he is now.

Dugu City looked at Feng Lingxi clenching the jade pendant in her hand, his heart already clear.

Lu Nian's father is very likely to be Feng Lingxi's biological father. Once this jade pendant confirms its owner, the answer will be known.

After lunch, Feng Lingxi and Dugu Cheng left the General's Mansion. News of their meal at the General's Mansion reached the palace, and Emperor Yuan Zhao summoned Feng Aotian to enter the palace.

As to what was discussed, no one knows.

"Xi'er, does this jade pendant help Lu Nian confirm his identity"

After returning from the General's Mansion, Feng Lingxi held her jade pendant and stared blankly for a long time. Even Dugu Cheng couldn't understand what she was thinking. Looking at her expression, it didn't seem like she was happy.

"Go ask him."

Feng Lingxi handed the jade pendant to him, "Remember to be careful about this matter, don't let them notice it, lest they make a fuss over nothing. Also, after confirming your identity, don't rush to announce it. In short, while I'm in the capital city, I don't want to acknowledge our family relationship."

Dugu Cheng took the jade pendant, "Then let Lu Nian return the jade pendant. We'll talk when we get back to Linxi County."

"That's best. Right now the Emperor won't approve, he just hasn't been able to get military power from your hands. Now, my arm is starting to heal, I'm afraid he'll bring up the matter of military power with you again."

Trapped here, unable to leave. Feng Lingxi isn't afraid of facing the situation, but she fears that the Emperor will force Du Gu Cheng to hand over his military power. Now, with Lu Nian joining the mix, confirming her identity is a certainty. It's likely Yuan Zhao Di will be even less willing to let her go.

"I'll take care of it. Don't worry so much, you're even more anxious than I am. Just focus on recovering."

Dugu Cheng patted her head, "Xier, when will you ever stop worrying so much"

Feng Ling hesitated for a moment, then took out two scraps of parchment from her bosom. They were both damaged and not very large.

"What is this"

Dugu Cheng curiously took it over and looked at the pattern drawn on it, "Is this a topographic map"

"A piece was found inside my mother's room wooden pillow, and another was discovered under the secret compartment behind her wardrobe. I examined them carefully, but I have no idea what they are."

"Looks like a tattered map, your mother's things must definitely be related to the Yao clan. You think this Ghost Saint Kingdom has always said she stole treasures, you say, wouldn't this be it"

Feng Lingxi held the parchment and carefully looked at the patterns on it. The parchment was somewhat old, with simple patterns—just a few lines—that she couldn't figure out what they meant.

"Mother, why would she place the fragmented scroll in General Zhen Guo's mansion Doesn't she fear Feng Aotian will lose it Putting it in a secret compartment I can understand, but inside a wooden pillow That's truly beyond my comprehension."

Dugu City held the parchment in his hand, comparing it again and again, but he could never get them to fit together.

"Perhaps, only your mother knows what this is."

Feng Lingxi sighed, "Whatever, let's just put her things away first."

Duke Gucheng asked Yexi to deliver the jade pendant to Lunian and wrote him a letter, telling him Feng Lingxi's words. He told him not to look for Feng Lingxi first, but to take the jade pendant back to his father to confirm if it belonged to the Lu family. After that, he would meet him in Linxi County.

If he didn't, he was afraid that Lu Nian would see the jade pendant and immediately run to Chen Wangfu to recognize Xi'er. He was most afraid that this matter would spread, letting people know Feng Lingxi's identity. Lu Nian's identity must have already been investigated by the emperor's side, and they couldn't recognize each other in Beijing.

After receiving the jade pendant, Lu Nian was overjoyed for a long time. If not for the letter stopping him from going to Feng Lingxi, he would have immediately rushed to Chen Wangfu to recognize Feng Lingxi. Although he knew Feng Lingxi was his sister, now that she had sent him a definite message and even brought out their Lu family's jade pendant, how could he not be excited.

Lu Nian wrote a letter to Ye Xi, asking him to give it to Feng Lingxi, then packed her things and left the capital.

"Your Highness, before Master Lü left the capital, he instructed me to give you this letter."

Ye Xi believed it, Feng Ling Xi opened the letter, and looking at the densely packed words on it, they were all about how happy he was to know she was his sister, asking her to wait for him in Linxi County, telling her to protect herself well, and so on, a bunch of instructions.

Feng Lingxi could feel Lu Nian's excitement through this letter. Just like the day he treated her as his sister, showering her with affection, now that their identities are confirmed, his love for her has only intensified.

"It's not bad to have a brother."

Ye Xi looked at the satisfied smile on the Queen's face and was happy for her as well.

"Ye Xi, where is the King"

The lord went to find Wǎn'er. The lord ordered everyone not to leave the estate at random.

Feng Lingxi put away the letter, “Let’s go see them.”

I'll wait for an opportunity to bid farewell to the Emperor and see if I can return to Linxi County sooner.

This capital city is always under the emperor's watchful eye, and any slight breeze or movement could affect Du Gulü City. With Lu Nian gone now, the events of yesterday at the General Zhen Guo’s mansion will likely lead to impeachments against both Du Gulü City and Feng Aotian within the next two days.

In the back garden of Prince Chen's Mansion, in March and April, when spring is warm and flowers are in full bloom, Feng Lingxi originally thought that Dugu City was playing with Wan'er. However, unexpectedly, the father and daughter were practicing horse stance.

"You..."

Feng Lingxi looked at Wan'er's standard horse stance, and asked Dugu Cheng, "Are you planning to have Wan'er learn martial arts"

"This was Wan'er's own request. She said she wanted to learn martial arts. A young lady learning martial arts naturally needs a solid foundation, otherwise, she wouldn't learn well."

Feng Lingxi looked at Wan'er, her forehead was already covered in sweat beads, and her little face was flushed red. It made him feel distressed and he hurried over.

"Wǎn'er, rest for a while."

"Mother, please don't touch me, I'm training."

Feng Lingxi's hand hovered in front of Wan'er, looking at Wan'er's serious expression, feeling quite downcast.

"Are you sure you can do it, how old are you, what kind of martial arts do you practice"

"Mother, stay with me."

Waner acted coquettishly, looking into Feng Lingxi's eyes full of expectation. Feng Lingxi stiffened and shook her head hurriedly.

"No, I don't like this, Mother wouldn't."

"Xi'er, this king is here to teach you."

Dugu Cheng walked past, supporting Feng Ling Xi, and demonstrated the movements to her. Feng Ling Xi rolled her eyes at him, "My injuries haven't healed yet."

As soon as Feng Lingxi finished speaking, Dugu Cheng immediately helped her to sit down on the side. "Xier, you rest here and just watch Wan'er practice."

Dugu Cheng's actions made Wan'er very dissatisfied. She got up and walked into Feng Lingxi's arms. faint."You're back."Shenguan Huan grasped Qiu'er's hand, "This time, I won't let you go into danger again."She is from the Yao ethnic group.Dugu Cheng's tone was affirmative, looking at Shangguan Hua...