Chapter 209: Palace Change 53

he developed in storage, fearing that their power would attract unwanted attention. Now that the explosives have been stolen, she must be panicked, worried about exposure and the potential for war to..."Xi'er, don't be impulsive. This king will first send someone to keep an eye on the Empress. If there are any movements, we will be notified soon. You absolutely cannot lose your composure now, or everything we have done before will be for nothing."

Du Gu Cheng held her hand, looking into her worried eyes, fearing she would leave to rush back right now.

Feng Lingxi responded with a sound, reaching out to touch the necklace on her neck. Now that she had left the capital, even if the Empress found out the truth, she wouldn't be able to find her for a while. As long as she denied everything, her father would be none the wiser and nothing should happen.

Get some rest, we have a long road ahead of us tomorrow.

Feng Lingxi had no more sleepiness left. Sitting by the campfire, she gazed at the night sky, lost in deep thought.

"Little Li accompanies the Princess."

Dugu Cheng got up and walked away with Ye Xi. The two of them didn't know what to say, and they only came back after an incense stick of time. Dugu Cheng looked at Feng Lingxi and took out a crossbow and gave it to her.

Since you're not sleepy, why don't I teach you how to use this crossbow

“I…” Feng Lingxi looked into Dugu City’s serious eyes. She wanted to say she could, but thinking of the original owner's past, she simply nodded, got up and followed Dugu City aside. She watched Dugu City teach her how to use a crossbow, listening attentively, as if learning for the first time, she was very serious.

Fen Ling Xi learned with the same seriousness that Du Gu Cheng taught, using the moonlight, her shots were so accurate that they surprised Du Gu Cheng. Fen Ling Xi shot several more arrows, watching her movements become more and more skilled, a doubt appeared in Du Gu Cheng's eyes.

"Xi'er, does your master still teach you how to use a crossbow"

Feng Lingxi's hand stiffened slightly, she put down her bow and crossbow, "I've learned a little."

"So, you also have some martial arts skills"

Feng Lingxi responded with a nod, without saying much. This made Dugu Cheng even more curious, what else couldn't Feng Lingxi do Her photographic memory was impressive, but archery wasn't something you could master just by remembering it. It took real skill and practice to shoot accurately and with the right force. Yet, she hit every shot perfectly, with the perfect amount of force. This clearly came from years of dedicated training.

"My Lord, it's getting late. The Lady should be resting."

Xiaoli reminded, watching the king become suspicious of his wife, she was also very curious in her heart. She had served the young lady since she was a child, but except for going out at night, she didn't see anything special about the young lady when she was a child. How did she know everything

Since recovering from her illness, the unexpected things the Princess had given her were too numerous to count. She began to wonder if the Princess was actually her own young lady, for she seemed to know everything.

"Tonight, you and this King will guard Second Miss together."

Xiaoli glanced at Feng Lingxi, and seeing her nod, she bowed and retreated.

Feng Lingxi sat in front of the campfire, letting the flames crackle and pop without moving.

Dugu Cheng sat beside her, letting Ye Xi pass him a pot of wine. He took a sip and offered it to Feng Lingxi, "Would you like some"

"You're pretty brave, drinking like that. Don't you fear a surprise attack"

"This king has a pretty good tolerance for alcohol."

Feng Ling Xi took it, drank a sip, gazed at the night sky, and after a long silence said, "Dugu City, do you trust me"

"The letter."

Just one word, and Feng Lingxi laughed.

"I know you have a lot of questions for me, but if you trust me, I hope you don't ask anything."

Dugu Cheng smiled, looking at the earnestness in her eyes, and nodded. "Do whatever you say."

Feng Lingxi said thanks and, “Go to sleep.”

She's really not good at riding a horse, she needs to learn more.

Dugu Cheng got up, watched her enter the tent, and followed her in. He saw her lie down in her clothes and went to lie beside her. He reached out and hugged her waist, clearly feeling her body stiffen. Dugu Cheng let out a soft sigh, "Sleep, we still have a long way to go tomorrow."

Feng Lingxi's body relaxed, she responded with a hum and closed her eyes, allowing him to hold her as she drifted off to sleep.

Dugu Cheng didn't ask her, and she was grateful for that. After all, she didn't know how to explain her origins to him. He trusted her, and that was enough.

She slept soundly all night, wind whispering through the leaves. The next morning, she rode a horse with Dugu City, He thought she wouldn't get used to riding, but she adapted very well. By the end of the day, she was able to ride alone.

It had been five days since they reached the border city. Feng Lingxi had been practicing riding every step of the way, she was serious to the extreme. Dugu Cheng watched this in his eyes, he was surprised by her progress, there were no other words to describe it. He could say that even he hadn't learned as quickly as her. If she were a man, she would be no less outstanding than him.

Welcome the Four Kings.

Dugu City returned to the border fortress with a large army. When his soldiers saw him return, their morale was high, and they opened the gate to welcome him.

Dugu Cheng arrived with Feng Lingxi. Although the soldiers were puzzled, when they saw Feng Lingxi herself, there was a lot of discontent. After all, a beautiful woman like her seemed utterly incapable of helping them in this situation.

Border life was harsh, and wars were constant. Her arrival was undoubtedly a burden on the Fourth Prince. Although the soldiers had grievances, they dared not speak up openly.

Feng Lingxi could feel their dissatisfaction with her, but for a woman, following her husband on a campaign was not uncommonly looked down upon.

獨孤城回到邊疆比回到王府還要高興，因為在這裡，他感覺更像回到了家。

"General Zhao, General Li, this king wants to kill you both."

Dugu City looked at the two old generals, and stepped forward with a big hug. Zhao Li, the two generals laughed heartily, "The last general also misses Your Highness, day and night waiting for Your Highness to return."

Dugu City released them, pointing at Feng Ling Xi and introducing, "This is this king's queen. This time, she's going out with the identity of a military doctor. You are not allowed to bully her."

Both Generals Zhao and Li hurriedly said, "We dare not. We have met the Princess before."

"Two generals, no need for ceremony."

Feng Ling Xi looked at Du Gu Cheng's smiling face as he was with them, and thinking of the rumors about him in the capital city, she realized that after he went out on campaign, he stationed himself on the border. As long as he was there, the soldiers on the border felt like they had a home, and their defenses were solid.

"My lord, a lowly soldier dares to ask, is the princess the youngest daughter of General Feng"

"Indeed, General Zhao, do you recognize me"

General Zhao listened to Feng Lingxi's self-description, a smile spreading across his face. "When you were born, I went to your house to drink your full moon wine and held you once. You peed all over me."

Feng Lingxi awkwardly chuckled, she really couldn't remember this.

"Xi'er, General Zhao and your father are old friends. Along with General Li, the three of them are all valuable aides to this king. However, during the last battle, your father was wounded by a poisoned arrow. Although his life is not in danger, his body has been greatly weakened since then. This is also the reason why this king didn't let him accompany me on this campaign."

Wind Ling Xi heard this from Dugu City, and remained silent.

"Your Majesty, your father is a good man in every way, except that he can be stubborn. However, he's respected by all one hundred thousand soldiers on the battlefield for his skill at killing the enemy."were all silent, her eyes fell on Yao Yi."Elder Two, what you say is all true. Elder Three is also an elder of our Yao clan, how could he possibly break the clan rules and meet with chiefs from other...