Chapter 226: Palace Change 70

s she listened to the Queen's complaints."Now that the Third Princess is healthy, she should get around more. Plus, the Third Prince will be spending this New Year in the capital. After this tribute b..."It's just a scratch you made, don't worry."

Arsenic spoke lightly, as if it wasn't her who was hurt but someone else.

Feng Lingxi's face changed drastically. Looking at her calm expression, she couldn't help but question, "Are you crazy Even..."

"Only this way can I remember my purpose for living better. Don't worry about me."

Feng Lingxi clenched her fists, so angry she wanted to scold him.

She worked hard to save her, so this is how she repays her

"I know you're angry, but I don't regret it. The most important thing now is to recover from your injuries quickly. I need to leave here."

Poison looked at her, "I won't betray you, but I can't stay here any longer."

"Do you want to seek revenge on Dugu Xiu"

With her current physical condition, she'd probably be killed by Dugu Xiu before she even got close to him.

"I will remain by your side. Dugu Xiu will know, I've gone to such lengths to scar my face, just so he won't know that I'm still alive. My lady, even if I leave you, I will bring you news. Remember, my life is yours, and I will never betray you."

Fearling wouldn't let her leave, but Arsenic reassured her time and again. She warned her that if she didn't leave, not only would her whereabouts be exposed, but Fearling herself might also be targeted by Dugu Xiu. She couldn't stay by her side any longer.

"You can leave, I won't stop you, but I want to remind you, it wasn't easy for me to bring you back. Don't take your own life for granted."

"Thank you."

Feng Lingxi got up and said to her, "Take care." Then she returned to her room to rest. Now all she could do was take good care of her health and not allow herself to faint again.

That night, Dugu City did not return. Feng Lingxi learned from Xiaoli in the air that Dugu Yan had sent people to take her back to the capital to be questioned, saying that she had poisoned the Emperor and wanted her to return to Beijing to plead guilty. She was publicly beheaded by Dugu City, causing dissatisfaction among the court. As a result, several small countries around took the opportunity to attack. Dugu City led his troops to quell the rebellion and came back once in a hurry, and left in a rush.

Feng Lingxi stayed in the city, under heavy guard. Life was peaceful except for tending to the wounded soldiers every day and concocting pills to keep them safe.

After just half a month, the supplies of medicinal herbs were almost gone, the pills were running out, and even the grain was insufficient. Without the imperial court's provision of grain, they faced a crisis of starvation. Moreover, with constant battles over the past two weeks, all the problems came to light at once.

"Your Highness, the medicinal herbs are running low."

Xiao Li looked at the stockpile of medicinal herbs and hurriedly told Feng Lingxi, if this continues, they probably wouldn't last a few days.

Feng Lingxi rose to her feet and walked to Xiaoli's side, looking at the wounded soldiers. She lowered her voice and asked, "How many more days can you hold on"

"At most five days."

Feng Lingxi frowned, five days. She had to find the herbs as soon as possible, otherwise, the soldiers sent back wouldn't receive proper care.

"Xiao Li, are there any medicinal herbs in the nearby town Please have someone buy them. I'll write down the prescription for you."

"Queen."

Xiao Li pulled her back, Feng Ling Xi looking at the struggle in her eyes, "What's wrong"

"Without the imperial court's aid, we can't hold out much longer. Even if Your Highness conquers all these small nations, the court won't thank him; they might even take advantage of the situation and seize power. Why should we continue to defend this place We should focus on finding ways to feed our soldiers and provide them with shelter."

Over the past half month, the court has been pressuring the Prince. They haven't provided any grain and have constantly caused trouble for him, trying to take away the Princess. They've done everything they shouldn't have done. She looks at all of this and feels heartbroken. In this vast Yuan Dynasty, why must the Prince and Princess continue to guard it

Feng Lingxi looked at the wounded soldiers, clenching her fists.

She naturally knew that Xiao Li was right. They were surrounded on all sides, and those small countries had learned of their current predicament and took the opportunity to attack. Dugu City had to defend this place; he couldn't bear to see his 500,000 army have nowhere to go, and she felt the same way.

"Enough talk, he fights, I stand as his shield."

Feng Lingxi finished speaking and instructed Xiao Li, "Go ask around to see if there are any more medicinal herbs in town. If not, I'll have to go into the mountains."

"Your Highness, are you mad"

Xiao Li got angry, "Do you know how dangerous it is to go up the mountain What if something happens, who will care about you"

There are many medicinal herbs to be found on the mountains near Liu Xi County, but with war and fighting raging, it's simply too dangerous. Who could guarantee her safety

Feng Lingxi pointed at the wounded soldiers, "They followed Dugu City and fought for him with their lives. If I don't care about them, who else would they be worth caring about"

Xiao Li was speechless after being confronted by the princess's words. After a long silence, she said, "This servant will go find some herbs first."

"Your Highness, the King has returned."

Someone shouted, and Feng Lingxi turned around to see Dugu Cheng in full armor striding towards her. His body was stained with blood, but when he saw her, a smile appeared on his handsome face.

"Xier, this king is back."

Feng Ling Xi scrutinized him. "Are you injured"

"It's just a scratch, don't worry about it. You worked hard, Xier."

Looking at the wounded soldiers in this camp, if it weren't for her help here, I don't know how many soldiers would be lost.

Feng Lingxi pulled him aside. "I'm not tired, it's just that the medicinal herbs are in short supply, I won't be able to hold on for a few days."

Dugu Cheng looked at the worry in her eyes, reached out and smoothed it, comforting, "Don't worry, this king has already sent people to transport the medicine, and the grain is also being prepared. We can last for several months."

"Did you know all of that"

When she heard his words, Feng Lingxi's mood became very excited. With medicinal herbs and grain, they still had hope.

Dugu City nodded, looking at the worry in her eyes, he said softly, "Don't worry, this king won't let the soldiers run out of food, nor will he let them run out of medicine."

"My lord, it's time for us to depart."

Ye Xi shouted outside. Feng Lingxi nervously grasped Dugu Cheng's arm, "Where are you going again"

"I'll go personally to receive this batch of grain, Xi'er, wait for me here."

Feng Lingxi grabbed his arm, her eyes full of anticipation, "Let me go with you."

Looking at the fatigue on his face, Feng Lingxi was really worried about him. Working day and night like this, would his body be able to take it

Dugu Cheng grasped her hand, his expression grave. "This trip to Tai is too dangerous, Xi'er should wait for this king here. You following me would distract me, and besides, the soldiers here need you."

Feng Lingxi's face was full of worry when she heard him say it was dangerous. She felt even more uneasy.

"Dugu City, I'll wait for you to come back."

Feng Ling Xi tiptoed and pressed a kiss on his lips, her eyes reluctant to leave him. "Don't make me wait too long."

"I know, I'm leaving."

Dugu Cheng turned and left. It wasn't until he was far away that Feng Lingxi retracted her gaze and continued to help the soldiers boil medicine.

The next morning, Feng Lingxi had just fallen asleep for two hours when the noise outside woke her up.

"Report, Your Highness has fallen into an ambush and his whereabouts are unknown."nly then did the Third Princess let out a sigh of relief and smile, saying, "It's good that the Fourth Princess is alright. That day, Prince Yu sent someone to secretly protect the Fourth Prince and t...