of gratitude must be repaid with loyalty."獨孤城 raised his wine cup and took a sip, his eyes deep and fathomless like the sea. He turned to Feng Cangkai, "General Lao, do you find this inappropriate"Fe...Feng Ling felt a jolt in her heart. This Zhao Mama seemed to know everything!

Last night she was certain she left with the servant. Could there be other eyes watching

If that is truly the case, then this person must be expelled.

"I don't know what Zhao Mama means by that Does she think this noble consort has stolen a man"

Feng Ling Xi's words made Zhao Mama withdraw her gaze. She replied calmly, "Your Highness, you flatter me. I have no such intentions."

"Last night's ghost incident kept this princess awake half the night. It’s only five o'clock in the morning, and this princess hasn't slept late, has she"

Feng Lingxi glanced out the window, “It was last night that those servants guarded outside, right They should have finished what they were supposed to do. Zhao Mama, you go take a look. When Xiaoli helps me get dressed, we’ll go and pay respects to Mother.”

Zhao Mama's face changed slightly, she wouldn't still be unaware that they had all left last night, would she

"Your Highness, perhaps last night the aura of the Princess subdued that impostor. Last night, he did not appear."

Feng Lingxi's eyes swept over the maidservants who had entered, her expression calm. "Even so, Zhao Mama must find someone to thoroughly inspect this courtyard of the Princess tonight. Make sure nothing like this happens again."

"Your Highness jest, how dare someone who dabbles in trickery act up before you."

Grandma Zhao's fake smile was almost gone. Watching Feng Lingxi remain calm amidst the chaos, she hatched another plan.

Feng Lingxi sat down, Xiao Li helped her dress up and do her makeup. Looking at Zhao Mama standing aside without going out, Feng Lingxi was a little worried, afraid that Du Gu Cheng would be discovered.

“The sinister wretch who played tricks last night was struck by my poisoned dart. Tonight, if he can’t get the antidote, his body will fester and rot, blood will pour from his seven orifices, and he will die a clean death. Moreover, this princess has also prepared some medicinal powder, intending to sprinkle it in the courtyard tonight. In that case, anyone who dares to play tricks in my courtyard will surely have no return.”

Upon hearing her words, Zhao Mamá instinctively took a step back, her eyes scanning the room as she asked with doubt, "Can the princess practice medicine"

"I'm alright with some poisons, like rats and ants, but I prefer the really potent ones."

Feng Lingxi's words made Zhao MaMa look down at her feet, fearing that poison powder had been sprinkled in the room.

"Grandmother Zhao, should we poison those who pretend to be gods and ghosts along with those rats and ants"

Upon being questioned by Feng Ling, Zhao MaMa's smile faltered. “It’s true,” she said, “but the Princess wouldn't go so far as to poison every corner of this courtyard. If a servant were accidentally poisoned, it would be disastrous.”

Feng Lingxi's smile in her eyes grew colder. "Zhao Mama said it very well, that book should be scattered by the princess at night so as not to harm the people in the mansion."

"The Queen is wise, the old slave will wait outside first."

Feng Lingxi responded and looked at Xiaoli who was almost done tidying up for her, just needed to help her get dressed. But Du Gucheng was still inside the room, which was really inconvenient.

"Xiao Li, find me a set of plain white clothing."

"Your Highness, why are you wearing a white plain dress on your wedding day Isn't that inappropriate" Which woman wouldn't want to dress beautifully Wearing such a plain dress outside will make the Princess vulnerable. Wearing this like this, won't it make Zhao Ma Ma and the others even more likely to bully the Princess

"Since the seventh day after Lord Siwang's passing has just ended, if this princess were to wear flamboyant attire, wouldn't it attract gossip Not only will I wear plain clothes, but I shall also have everyone in the household dress in white, eat vegetarian food, and recite Buddhist scriptures to accumulate blessings for my lord."

Dugu Cheng, hiding behind the screen, heard her words and was deeply moved. Feng Lingxi's idea was really unique. As a widow, she acted so openly and honestly, Dugu Cheng had never seen anyone like her before.

"My Queen, what about returning to your family's home"

"Let's talk about going back later. Maybe Father and Second Aunt never planned for me to return."

If they knew she was living like this in the palace, they would definitely stop her from returning home.

"Your Highness, allow me to help you take off your robe."

Xiaoli found Su Yi preparing clothes for the princess, but Feng Ling Xi snatched them away and walked behind the screen, looking at Du Gu Cheng who stood there.

"I won't peek, I promise."

Dugu Cheng hurriedly reached out to cover his eyes and turned his back.

Feng Ling Xi coldly warned, “You know my current situation now. If you don't want to die, just hide well and don't wander around.”

"Don't worry, I won't give you any trouble."

Dugu Cheng whispered, listening to the soft sound of clothes falling behind him, he actually had a urge to peek.

"Don't become blind, just be honest."

Feng Lingxi, warned, quickly changed her clothes behind the screen. She took down the hairpin on her head and only used a simple hairpin to fix her hair bun.

"I'm going out, I'll make you something to eat when I get back."

Dugu Cheng responded, looking at her dressed in a plain white garment as she walked to her bedside and sat down. His brows furrowed slightly.

This is his room, why is he acting like a thief

And ironically, the one responsible for this situation is him. Dugu City looked at everything inside the room, thinking about what would happen when he came back. Feng Lingxi's reaction after knowing the truth... just thinking about it made him feel very satisfied.

Feng Lingxi brought Xiao Li out. Seeing the maidservant walking towards her room, she asked coldly, "Where are you going"

The maidservant hurriedly stepped forward and paid her respects, "Your Highness, this servant is ordered to clean your chambers."

"Wait for this princess consort to greet her mother before tidying up. I came out just after sprinkling the poison."

The maid's face changed drastically upon hearing about the poison powder, and she hurriedly responded before leaving.

Feng Lingxi watched the maid's retreating figure, still feeling uneasy. This Zhao Mama was clearly not trusting her. What if she went to report and find a chance to search her room If Dugu Cheng was discovered, she would be finished.

"Your Majesty, it's time to pay respects to the Dowager Empress."

Feng Lingxi responded and looked at the maidservants beside Zhao Mamá. She said softly, "Zhao Mamá, are these maidservants serving you"

"Of course not, this is Old Madam Wang sent to serve you."

Feng Lingxi looked at the two maidservants, "Then let them follow this princess to pay respects to the old matriarch. Xiao Li's slap marks on her face haven't disappeared yet. If the old matriarch sees it and asks about it, this princess wouldn't know how to explain. Just have her stay here and prepare breakfast for this princess."

"The princess's consideration left her to prepare the breakfast, and the old slave accompanied the princess."

"Xiao Li, you go to the kitchen and prepare some food first. You know where I put the poison powder in the room, be careful not to touch it, or you'll get poisoned."

Xiao Li understood, and hurriedly said, "This servant will go to prepare breakfast for the princess."

Feng Lingxi retracted her gaze and looked at the two little maids standing behind Zhao Mama, "Since these are maids bestowed upon me by my mother concubine, from today onwards, this Princess will give you names, Cheng Xin and Cheng Yi. This means I want you both to serve me with sincerity and devotion. Don't disappoint this Princess."

"You two still haven't thanked the Princess for naming you."eeling suppressed now, once she vents it out, she'll be fine."Xiao Li nodded and glanced around the room."The slave wants to go out and inquire about the news. Afraid that the princess won't agree, sh...