le of months, this place isn't as grand as the capital city. It's rather simple and perhaps even a bit poor. Please don't find it displeasing, Third Sister."Feng Yu Xi Lian hurriedly said, "How is tha...These days, things have been chaotic because of this. His mother pressured him, Du Gucheng requested an audience, Feng Linglong and Feng Yuxi took turns bombarding him. He, the emperor, was truly pathetic. Knowing that this had nothing to do with Feng Lingxi, he was still forced by them to deal with her.
The anger in Dugu Yan's eyes flared up, and the blue veins on her forehead, which had been suppressed for a long time, protruded.
“As the Empress, I understand how heartbroken Consort Long must be. Since the Emperor has spoken, Consort Long should refrain from bothering him further. This palace is also investigating this matter. Once it is confirmed that Feng Lingxi is responsible, she will be punished severely.”
Feng Yu Xi Chao gazed at Feng Ling Long, giving her a meaningful look that urged her to put in more effort.
Feng Linglong cried even harder, “Your Majesty, I understand your predicament, but the child…”
That's enough.
Dugu Yan angrily rebuked, scaring Feng Linglong's face to change drastically. She looked at Dugu Yan in fear, with only tears falling silently.
"Since you know how difficult it is to have my child, why would you go to the Fourth Prince's Mansion to cause trouble I haven't pursued this matter with you yet, don't think of me as a fool."
Dugu Yan coldly warned, Feng Linglong was even more frightened and dared not speak.
When the wind and rain saw his expression, she softly soothed him, "Your Majesty, I know you've been troubled lately, but Consort Long is also helpless. Please calm down."
"Having finished speaking, he turned to Feng Linglong and said, 'Noble Consort Long, why don't you go down now'"
Feng Linglong hurriedly got up, "This servant takes her leave." After speaking, she left in a dejected manner.
Feng Yu Xi held onto Du Gu Yan, watching his current irritable temper. Her beautiful eyes fell on the official documents on the table, "Your Majesty, this concubine feels that this matter should be investigated as soon as possible. Prince Si has fifty thousand soldiers under his command. What if he gets angry and rebels"
"Did the Empress also feel that Feng Lingxi poisoned Lungui Fei's unborn child"
獨孤雁 interrupted her, asking in return.
"Under the gaze of the wind and rain, Feng Yu's expression turned cold, but her face remained composed. She softly said, 'Even though Rong Gui Fei is my sister, because of her past actions, I wouldn't dare to judge her. However, the child in her womb is also the Emperor's. As I haven't given birth to an heir for the Emperor, and now that there's finally good news in the palace, something like this happens... I find myself at a loss for words."
"In the end, you're still half-believing and half-doubting about Long Gui Fei."
"Wind and Rain looked at the Emperor with a helpless expression. 'Your Majesty knows my thoughts,' she said. 'All I wish is for Your Majesty's firstborn to be mine. But alas, fate has not been kind. Now, whoever can bear Your Majesty an heir, even if it means relinquishing this position as Empress, I am willing.'
"
"Your Majesty's words, your servant must take to heart."
Mo Huilan strode in, her smile lighting up Duo Gu Yan's face. She raised her head excitedly and watched as Mo Huilan entered, hurrying forward, "Lan Fei, what brings you here"
Seeing Du Guyan's reaction, Feng Yu Xi was so angry that she clenched her fists, the anger in her eyes flaring up. She wished she could rush forward and tear Mo Huilan, this little vixen, to shreds. This woman constantly seduced Du Gucheng, truly, Feng Yu Xi couldn't understand what was good about her to make Du Guyan so infatuated with her.
Mo Huai Lan looked at Dugu Yan's eyes filled with affection, a sweet smile blooming on her face as she extended her hand into Dugu Yan's. "Your Majesty, I have something to discuss with you, but I didn't expect the Empress to be here as well."
Only then did Dugu Yan shift her gaze to Feng Yu Xi, "Your Majesty, please return first. This Empress and Lan Fei have something to discuss."
Feng Yu Xi smiled faintly, looking at Mo Huai Lan's smile in the corner of her eyes, and walked in front of them, "This servant will go back first."
Mo Huilan's triumphant smile was constantly provoking Feng Yu Xi, yet even though she was angry, the smile on Feng Yu Xi's face now only highlighted her imperial grace.
"Your Majesty, wasn't the Empress just saying that if anyone in the harem could bear an heir for you, she would willingly give up her position Does Your Majesty agree with that"
Feng Yu Xi's steps came to a halt, she turned her head to look at Mo Huai Lan, her eyes as cold as ice.
獨孤雁 looked at Feng Yu Xi, "The Empress' words are not a joke, rest assured."
"Your Majesty..."
The wind and rain were getting heavy. Feng Yu wanted to explain, but Du Gu Yan stopped him.
"I understand the Empress's heart. With no one pregnant in the palace now, this position of Empress still belongs to Her."
Wind Rain, upon hearing this, couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief. She truly regretted the words she had just spoken. She almost lost her position.
"This concubine feels that if the Empress truly doesn't want this position, she could relinquish it."
"Since the Empress has no heart for this position anyway, why not abdicate and let a more capable person take over," Mo Huilan provoked.
"Lan Fei, you are so bold!"
"The storm raged, and Xī Lì's voice boomed, 'It isn't your turn to speak in my court.'"
Because of anger and fury, Feng Yu Xi’s face was ashen. Dugu Yan looked at her anger and soothed, “Your Majesty, Lan Fei merely said a jest, why take it to heart You are also tired today, return early to rest.”
Mo Huilan curled her lip, ignoring Feng Yu Xi's anger. This wasn't the first time Feng Yu Xi had been so fierce towards her, and besides, both the Empress Dowager and the Emperor were intent on deposing the Empress. Her actions were merely adding fuel to the fire.
Wind and Rain looked at Mo Huilan's reaction with cold eyes. She had already harbored murderous intentions towards Mo Huilan. Father was right, this Mo Huilan had to be removed; she was the biggest threat to her position. Relying on a little bit of beauty, she made Dugu Yan pamper her in every way. It was nothing more than taking advantage of this opportunity to bring her down.
"This servant bids farewell."
As the wind and rain subsided, Feng Yu Xi left the Imperial Study. Dugu Yan pulled Mo Huai Lan aside, her tone laced with reproach, “Princess Lan, it’s best to be careful when speaking to the Empress. She's been quite active lately, and I fear she may do you harm.”
Mo Huilan nodded, leaning into Dugu Yan's arms, her voice soft, "This concubine is just worried that she will be detrimental to the Emperor. If she were only coming for this concubine, it would be fine."
獨孤雁一臉心疼，“蘭妃，朕知道你為了朕好，不過，朕不希望因為這件事讓你受到傷害。” 獨孤雁一臉心疼，“蘭妃，I know you did this for me, but I don't want you to get hurt because of it.”
"Your Majesty, please rest assured. I will handle this with care."
Mo Huai Lan hurriedly helped Dugu Yan sit down and gently kneaded his shoulders.
"Your Majesty, what are your plans for the Fourth Royal Wife"
"What does 'my love' mean"
When the Emperor asked about her head, Mo Huilan, thinking of her father's instructions, softly replied, "Your Majesty, this matter is clearly someone deliberately framing the Fourth Royal Consort. The Fourth Royal Consort is intelligent and capable, how could she be so foolish as to poison the fetus in Rong Gui's belly at the Fourth Prince's Residence"
Dugu Yan nodded. "I think so too. Furthermore, Long Gui Fei beat the Fourth Princess in prison. I kept this a secret and didn't tell the Fourth Prince. If this got out, I'm afraid things would be troublesome."
Mo Huilan could sense the worry in the emperor's voice and soothed him, "Your Majesty, Fourth Prince is a smart man. He knows we are on his side. Since Fourth Princess is innocent, we will find a way to uncover the truth and release her. We cannot have a dispute with the Fourth Prince."our elder sister in the palace will be imprisoned because of you. Her position as Empress is within reach, yet you cause such a stir at this critical moment. You have truly disappointed your father.”F...