d said, "There is still a kind of chronic poison in your body. It has been in your body for more than ten years. You should know this, right"Du Gucheng's body shook, she had actually sensed the poison..."That's better then, it would spare Fourth Princess from having to take action. After all, they are siblings, if they truly fight, I fear Fourth Princess wouldn't be able to bear to strike her own kin."

Luo Li's words clearly held a provocative meaning. Dugu Cheng was displeased and lost his good impression of Luo Li.

Feng Lingxi didn't react much at all. How Du Gucheng spoke, she wasn't obligated to do so anyway.

To her, Feng Yixuan was nothing more than a nominal younger brother in this body. If it was truly necessary to kill him, she wouldn't hesitate to do it herself, and she wouldn't bother Dugu City to do it.

"By the way, I'm going to see a divine doctor with the chieftain tomorrow, taking Yu Mo to have his eyes checked. Would you be free to come along"

Feng Lingxi asked Dugu City, her brow furrowed slightly. "Fourth Prince, is this a lack of trust in me"

"Of course not, I just don't want to be separated from Dugu City, I want him to accompany me."

Feng Lingxi's straightforwardness made Luo Li's brows furrow even tighter. Although he knew their relationship was good, his friend didn't want so many people to disturb him, especially those from the royal family.

Is it inconvenient

Dugu Cheng asked Luoli, "I see you nodding. I'll speak for him. My friend is someone who lives outside the world and doesn't like interacting with royalty. He might be unhappy."

"This king will wait outside then."

Dugu Cheng looked at Feng Lingxi, "Xi'er has become much weaker this time she came back. This king wants to spend more time with her."

"Since you are an outsider, it's normal not to go. Tomorrow I will accompany the Fourth Prince outside to wait. Xi'er, rest assured and go with the Chieftain." Huangfu Qingyun spoke, Luo Li saw that they were all going to accompany her, she was a little reluctant, but she couldn't say anything else.

They all said to wait outside. If he still refused, it would be hard to argue with him.

Then it's settled.

"Then I'll see you tomorrow," Luoli glanced at Fengling Xi.

Looking at his leaving figure, Feng Lingxi's expression was slightly twisted. For some reason, she suddenly had a strange feeling about Luo Li, and even she didn't know why she would suddenly have this feeling.

I always get the feeling that this Luoli is not a good person.

But during this time, Luoli's attitude towards her made Feng Lingxi feel like there might be something wrong with her own mindset.

"Xier, what's wrong"

Looking at her shaking head, Dugu City thought she was unwell and hurriedly reached out to help her. Feng Lingxi came back to her senses and smiled at Dugu City, "I'm fine."

"Xier, don't think too much, rest well."

Huangfu Qingyun soothed, "You've really lost a lot of weight this period, don't worry the Fourth Prince too much."

Nor shall you worry me," Huangfu Qingyun added silently in his heart. Looking at her tired appearance, he felt heartache, but could only keep it hidden in his heart. Seeing her slender frame, he really missed when he first saved her. Although she didn't remember anything back then, he knew that during that time, she was truly happy, carefree and unburdened.

"I will, this time I called you here in a hurry, Duke Gucheng is fine, making you run for nothing. The snow is so heavy, I'm really sorry." Feng Lingxi apologized, looking at Huangfu Qingyun's dedication to her, she saw it in her eyes and kept it in her heart. If there was a chance, she would definitely repay the favor.

Huangfu Qingyun smiled faintly, her eyes as gentle as a spring breeze, refreshing and heartwarming.

"If you call me brother emperor, how can I possibly ignore you."

Looking into his gentle eyes, Feng Lingxi smiled back, "How are your parents"

"Very well, just let me take good care of you before you leave. Let me get everything sorted out here and then I'll go back. You know, there isn't much going on in the Azure Summer Palace anyway. Your affairs are the most important to us."

Feng Lingxi didn't know how to express her gratitude besides saying thank you. Meeting him was truly her blessing. What she owed him seemed to grow like a snowball, bigger and bigger. If she weren't in need, she really wouldn't want to ask for his help.

He called him brother emperor, but he had never done anything for his brother emperor.

Their eyes met, Feng Ling looked at Huangpu Qingyun with more indebtedness. Huangpu Qingyun's eyes were full of forbearance, and there was love hidden in the deepest part of his eyes. No matter what kind of love it was, as long as he could stay by her side, he would be very satisfied.

Dugu Cheng read their thoughts from their eyes. He said it wasn't sour, but he also knew that his relationship with Xi'er was fortunate because they met earlier. Huangfu Qingyun's love for Xi'er was something he didn't even have the right to be jealous of.

During the sweltering summer, if Huangfu Qingyun hadn't let go, there would have been a fierce confrontation. Huangfu Qingyun saved Xi'er and gave her the best status, allowing her to clear her name and return to his side as his Fourth Princess. Huangfu Qingyun was instrumental in all of this.

Bitterness, who wouldn't feel it But he knew, Huangfu Qingyun had always known that his feelings with Xi'er were impossible, and had never crossed the line of sibling affection. This was also the reason he respected Huangfu Qingyun.

"Your Highness, the pastries have arrived."

Xiaoli entered, holding a tray of pastries, breaking the awkward silence.

Ye Xi followed closely behind, watching the three people in the hall, and hurriedly walked to Dugu City's side, "Your Highness, what are you doing"

Feng Lingxi and Huangfu Qingyun avoided each other's gazes, both of them looking a little uncomfortable.

You're overthinking it, you really are.

Feng Lingxi shook her head, clearing the thoughts from her mind, and looked at Dugu City. "Xiao Li and I will go back to our room to rest first. You guys continue chatting."

Dugu Cheng responded and watched her leaving figure. Suddenly, he asked Huangfu Qingyun, "If you were given another chance, would you still let go of Xi'er and return her to me"

Huangfu Qingyun looked at Dugu Cheng's earnest expression and chuckled self-deprecatingly, "I have never said that I would give her back to you. She and I, whether I want to or not, she does not belong to me, nor can she belong to me. She likes you, hasn't she already said so"

Upon hearing what Huangfu Qingyun said, Dugu Cheng suddenly felt a pang of sympathy for him.

This only made him hate Huanghpu Qingyun, his rival in love, even more.

Huangpu Qingyun looked at Dugu City's eyes and suddenly stepped forward to pat his shoulder, "Dugu City, never give me a chance, I'm afraid that once I get this chance, you will have no chance anymore."

Dugu Cheng's body stiffened, meeting Huangfu Qingyun's unwavering gaze and nodding slightly, "This king will remember your words and will never give you a chance."

Huangfu Qingyun gave a bitter smile, got up and left. His back was so heartbreaking, but Dugu City knew he couldn't be soft-hearted. To Huangfu Qingyun, he was grateful, but more importantly, he couldn't repay him.

He could never push Xi'er in front of him, never ever.

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