Chapter 958: Metamorphosis 32

o satisfy you once before I let you go as a repayment"Dugu Cheng's words made Feng Ling Xi's anger rise, she raised her foot and kicked out, but Dugu Cheng grabbed her ankle. "Don't use that trick on..."I will handle this matter, but I still have a question for King Su, why must you destroy my child"

獨孤蘇眸光驟冷，盯著幻月的眼神如冰，“This child is mine, and his mother couldn't possibly be you. And you, you are not worthy of having my child. Remember, we are just a transaction. You, the wife of Duke Su, will eventually have to give it up.”

Huan Yue's face was as pale as paper. She knew Dugu Su was ruthless, but she never expected him to even spare his own child.

"The men of the Dugu family are indeed ruthless and fierce, Feng Lingxi is truly lucky to have chosen the only good man."

Dugu Su let out a cold snort, "Don't forget our cooperative purpose. As for the child, just give up on that idea. After everything is done, remember to take your medicine. We are just looking out for ourselves."

Huan Yue watched Du Gu Su leave, her eyes listless as she watched his departing figure.

She shouldn't have left Dugu City. If she had chosen to stay in Dugu City and, while he was still amnesiac, made a marriage contract with him, she could have taken Wind Lingxi's man and everything from her, and wouldn't have ended up as their pawn, manipulated at will.

One step wrong, every step wrong, in the end it was her choice that was wrong.

Huanyue retracted the regret in her eyes, clenched her fists, and a flash of ruthlessness appeared in her gaze. Since she couldn't have it, Feng Lingxi wouldn't either.

As Dugu Cheng said, after entering the palace that day, he returned to the Fourth Prince's Mansion and informed Empress Cen that his memory had recovered. Empress Cen then asked him to find a way to win back Feng Lingxi. Dugu Cheng naturally agreed, but things didn't go according to Empress Cen's wishes. Dugu Cheng directly told Feng Lingxi about his recovered memory and drove him out of the Yao Clan's main house, forbidding him from seeing her.

With yesterday's assassination, Empress Cen appeased Duke Duguo and found a way to keep Feng Lingxi in the capital. She didn't interfere with anything else Duke Duguo did. This meant that from then on, Duke Duguo only had one thing to worry about: pleasing Feng Lingxi and completing the task given to him by Empress Cen.

"I didn't expect Empress Cen to still be watching me."

Late at night, Dugu City came to Feng Lingxi's room and told her what happened in the palace. Feng Lingxi spoke softly, her eyes full of displeasure.

"Her heart of deceit was still alive, and even in the current situation, she wasn't panicked at all."

Dugu City watched Feng Lingxi's furrowed brow, "Actually, she isn't panicked. She just can't show it. If I'm not mistaken, the reason she wants to keep you is to find someone to antidote her."

"How about we negotiate with her, and ask her to let us go guard the border"

“Give it a few days and talk to her, let her worry for a few days. These days, she'll come to find you when she has nothing to do during the day. You just have to give me the cold shoulder. Dugu Su is watching closely, but with Dugu Yu appearing, he won't be able to hold on for long.”

There will always be opportunities. Once Tai Hou treats them well, Dugu Su will become aware of the threat and when they request to be stationed at the border fortresses, Dugu Su might still lend them a hand.

As Du Gu Cheng had expected, after a few days, Du Gu Su found that Empress Cen was completely focused on Feng Ling Xi. She was indeed trying to subtly probe the empress's intentions.

When Dugu Cheng went to court, he spoke up and requested to be sent to the border fortress. For a time, civil and military officials were divided in their opinions, with half in favor and half against, leading to heated debate.

"Your Majesty, I believe what my fourth brother said is extremely reasonable. With the chaos here, if he were to guard the border, he would surely protect the Great Yuan Dynasty's mountains and rivers from instability." Dugu Su spoke, his voice falling just as Dugu Yu retorted.

"Your Majesty, I believe that although the Fourth Prince is known as the War God, Feng Aotian is the Generalissimo who guards the nation. The matter of guarding the borders should still be left to the Generalissimo."

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"Third Lord, my younger brother guards the border. All neighboring countries fear his strength. As long as he stays at the border, he can ensure the safety of the Yuan Dynasty's periphery. Moreover, with the small nations near the border becoming restless now, having your brother there will surely quell the chaos and bring peace, it is a wise decision."

"Although what the King of Su said is reasonable, the Generalissimo does not belong to the fourth brother after all. I disagree with having him guard the border."

"Fourth Brother has received the imperial decree to guard the border, why does Third Master try to stop him"

Dugu Su and Dugu Yu had a huge disagreement. All the civil and military officials watched them, but none dared to speak up. After Dugu Yu returned, he rallied many loyal officials who remained from the previous emperor. They all flocked to support Dugu Yu.

"Silence, you're giving me a headache."

Dugu Xiu was extremely agitated, looking at Dugu Cheng who remained silent.

What does the Fourth King mean Does he insist on staying at the border

“Your humble servant requests permission to be stationed at the border, for two reasons. Firstly, to protect the land of the Great Yuan Dynasty from invasion. Secondly, I feel that staying in the capital is unproductive. It would be better to go to the border, quell rebellions, and defend against the ambitions of neighboring small nations who have been emboldened by the recent turmoil within the empire. They are eyeing the Great Yuan with greed, and I fear they may instigate war. Your humble servant wishes to prevent such a conflict and stands ready to defend our borders.”

"Without my summons, would you willingly return to the capital"

Dugu Xiu opened his mouth, and Dugu Yu panicked. This was clearly a dispatch to the border! Dugu Cheng absolutely couldn't agree to this.

"Your Majesty, this must not be…"

Du Gu Yu was in a panic. Du Gu Cheng had left, meaning he would be facing Du Gu Su alone. This ruined his plan.

"Your Majesty, I believe respecting the Fourth Prince's choice is the truest course of action."

Dugu Cheng bowed and said, "I am willing."

"Younger brother, you are so clueless..."

Dugu Yu stomped her feet in anger, and the civil and military officials in the court also began to discuss it.

"Since the Fourth Prince insists, I shall grant it. Depart in three days' time. Without my summons, do not return to the capital."

"I,

with deepest gratitude, thank Your Majesty's gracious kindness.

"

Dugu Cheng bowed, ignoring the gazes of the crowd.

"Retreat!"

Dugu Cheng came out of the court, and Dugu Yu immediately stepped forward to stop him.

"Fourth brother, was this intentional You know what I came back for. You just walk away Do you know that by doing so..." Du Gu Yu swallowed his words and looked at Du Gu Cheng who stared at him with a blank expression.

"Third Prince, your matters are none of my concern. Everything I've said is the truth. There's nothing to do in this capital city; it would be better for you to return to the border and live a peaceful life."

"Are you really willing to give away your things"

Dugu Yu clenched his fist, his eyes full of unwillingness, "Father Emperor said..."

"Your Majesty the Third King, Father only told this prince to guard the Jiangshan of the Great Yuan Dynasty for him. What this prince is doing now is what Father meant."

"What the fourth brother said makes sense."

Dugu Su walked out and saw them talking. He walked over and looked at Dugu Yu, "Third Royal Brother should know that the late Emperor praised Fourth Brother because he understood what to do and what not to do."

Dugu Cheng nodded, looking at Dugu Su, "The affairs of the court are left to King Su and the Third Prince."

"Fourth brother, why don't you ask the Emperor for the title of Grand Marshal That way, when you guard the border, at least you'll have a name, and people won't say that the court is mistreating you."

Dugu Cheng listened to Dugu Su's words and smiled.

“This king needs no titles, to be reunited with Xi’er is enough.”u come back"Feng Ling Xi asked curiously, her eyes full of confusion, her expression not at all feigned."Xier, do you recognize me"Tian Xiaomi walked to Feng Ling Xi's face and looked at her. Feng Lin...