Chapter 1197: War Drums Beat

, perhaps even he doesn't know himself."Dugu Cheng's words caused Feng Ling Xi's brows to furrow slightly, "Then, will we be able to find the culprit""This King has sent word to the palace, both the E..."That's good."

When Gu Li mentioned this, she blushed with a hint of shyness, which Feng Ling Xi saw and widened the smile on her lips.

It seems that Yume has some romantic luck.

"Your Highness, the King has asked how you are doing"

Zhang You strode forward, seeing Gu Li and the Princess still chatting, he forced a smile and said, "The Lord has been waiting outside for quite some time."

Feng Ling hurriedly said to Gu Li, "I have to go out for a bit. You can go find Yu Mo to play with. I'll talk to Dugu Cheng later."

Gu Li nodded, watched the princess leave, and then followed behind to find Feng Yu Mo.

Dugu City sat in the carriage, Wan'er in his arms fidgeting restlessly, her eyes constantly glancing outside, boredom evident on her face.

"Daddy, when are Mommy and Daddy coming"

"I'll be right there. Shall we go pick out Wan'er's favorite sheep and cattle later"

Alone City whispered softly, he walked to the gate and suddenly turned back. He still decided to go with Feng Lingxi, lest she be busy again and forget him. This mansion is so boring, going out for a walk will make you feel much better.

Feng Lingxi stepped out of her house and immediately saw a carriage waiting for her. She hurried to lift the curtain and went up, seeing Dugu Cheng holding Wan'er, which surprised her.

"Wan'er is here too"

"Mother."

Wan'er broke free from Dugu City's embrace and threw herself into Feng Lingxi's arms. Dugu City sat down and explained, "We have so little time with her, so this time we go out, we bring her along. We'll take her to the grasslands and let her see them. She will be a princess of the grasslands after all."

Feng Lingxi let out a chuckle, looking at Wan'er's rosy cheeks. "Where does it look like a princess"

"Mother, I am the county princess."

Wan'er corrected him, her small face full of displeasure.

Dugu Cheng smiled and pinched her face, "Wan'er is the jewel of our parents' hearts. Being a county princess is a status, but being a princess is the flesh and blood of our parents' hearts."

Feng Lingxi nodded in agreement, "However, it's best if you just say it yourself. It would be better to avoid any misunderstandings."

Dugu Cheng hummed in response. The carriage rolled along, a family of three seated inside, enjoying a rare reunion.

"Mother, when will I have a younger brother"

Feng Lingxi's expression stiffened, but Dugu Cheng remained composed and graceful.

"Waner, since you want a younger brother so much, then you have to make your mother hurry up and give birth to one for you."

"Then hurry up and give birth to a younger brother, I'm all grown up now."

Feng Lingxi looked at the seriousness on her small face, thought for a moment, and said, “If Wan'er can walk by herself later and doesn't need to be held by her parents, mother will promise to give you a younger brother.”

"Hook, line, and sinker."

Suddenly, Wan'er extended her little finger. This action made Feng Lingxi smile. "Who did you learn that from"

"Aunt."

Feng Lingxi laughed even more happily, "Your aunt definitely taught you everything."

"My aunt said that Wan'er was smart and could learn anything."

"Yes, yes, yes, my Wan'er is the most intelligent."

Feng Ling's voice was full of pampering. Wan'er smiled, a triumphant smile. Such a rare and heartwarming scene even caused Du Gu Cheng, who stood beside them, to smile as well.

"Daddy, what does Grandma like"

Upon arriving at the tribal grasslands, Wan'er was thrilled to see the cattle, sheep, and horses being raised. The people here were all members of the tribe. When Feng Lingxi and Dugu Cheng arrived, they bowed respectfully and greeted them.

“Now that she is empress dowager, she shouldn't lack anything.”

Feng Lingxi thought for a moment and replied, Wan'er looked at the cattle and sheep not far away, excitedly ran over.

"Ye Xi, Xiao Li, watch her."

Dugu Cheng opened his mouth, and Ye Xi and Xiao Li immediately caught up with Wan'er's footsteps. Watching her stumble, they were afraid she would fall, their hearts hanging in their throats.

Dugu Cheng and Feng Ling Xi walked at the back, watching the cattle, sheep, and horses in the pasture. Feng Ling Xi couldn't help but look worried.

"Is this really appropriate Won't it seem tacky"

"How could we be impoverished We are on the frontier, a barren land. The court is well aware of this. Besides, this trip to the capital is to celebrate our mother's birthday. The birthday gifts are not meant to be extravagant."

Feng Lingxi was still a little uneasy, “These birthday gifts are for the Empress Dowager. I'm afraid that if she hasn't recovered her memory, when she sees them, she'll think we're poor and have embarrassed her.”

"No."

Dugu Cheng held Feng Lingxi's hand, his eyes serious. "Lingxi, are you still thinking about the dovetail pattern your mother concubine gave you back then"

"No, this is all in the past. Besides, it wasn't the Empress Dowager's true intention. She just wants a grandson; that's her wish. It wasn't that she wanted to harm me, so I won't blame her for this."

Every time he mentioned this, Dugu City felt guilty towards Feng Lingxi. He had hurt her deeply, and to this day, he didn't dare think about when she would give him a second child. All he hoped for was that she wouldn't have any aftereffects from the injury.

Even though Xi'er is skilled in medicine, he still knows how she truly feels.

"I hope that when I celebrate Mother's birthday this time, I can see her recover. If she knew she almost lost you, who knows how guilty and remorseful she would feel."

"Don't tell her about the pigeon. If she asks about the baby, just say that it was a miscarriage."

Feng Lingxi didn't want her mother to feel guilty. After all, it was rare for them to meet, and besides, she hadn't meant to.

"This matter, the empress dowager will eventually find out. She knows, and it is deserved that she feels remorse and guilt." He actually hoped that the empress dowager would know and feel more remorse for Xi'er, so that she wouldn't force Xi'er to give birth prematurely and harm her body.

"About this, you can't tell her anyway."

Feng Lingxi walked forward, Wan'er watched the sheep eating grass. She had never seen one before and excitedly circled around it.

"Xiaoli, is the mutton delicious"

Wan'er asked seriously, her big round eyes fixed on the sheep's four legs, drooling with desire.

Xiao Li glanced at Ye Xi, saw the smile on the corner of his lips, and rolled her eyes.

"Little princess, this mutton is naturally delicious, and this roasted mutton is even more delicious."

"What about the roast leg of lamb"

Wan'er stepped forward wanting to touch the lamb leg, but the sheep immediately walked away. Xiaoli watched the young princess drool with longing, and forced a smile, saying, “Of course it’s delicious.”

"I want to eat roasted lamb shank."

Wan'er excitedly shouted, Feng Lingxi and Dugu Cheng heard Wan'er's voice and walked over. Xiao Li saw this and hurriedly stepped forward and said, "Your Highness, Your Royal Highness, the little princess wants to eat roasted lamb legs."

"Ye Xi, go do it."

Dugu City spoke, and Ye Xi hurriedly went to greet the herdsman. After a while, he returned to report.

"My lord, there will be a roasted whole lamb and bonfire later tonight. The shepherd said they will pack a leg of lamb for the little princess."

"Daddy, I want four."

Waner shouted, and Dugu City suddenly laughed, holding Wan'er and pointing at the sheep, "Wan'er, this roasted leg of lamb is especially big. You can't finish it at all. If there were four, you wouldn't be able to finish them even after tomorrow. Besides, eating too much will make you sick of it."

Wǎn'ěr looked at Fēng Língxī pitifully, as if she had suffered a great loss.

"If you still want some later, mother will buy one back and roast it for you. You can have all the lamb leg."

Upon hearing this, Wǎn'er finally nodded with satisfaction. Her greedy cat-like expression made Dúgūchéng helplessly shake his head.

"Oh no, it's on fire!"

Someone shouted, and everyone looked up to see a tent burning in the distance, accompanied by the sound of fighting.

This is the end of a paragraph. Master, and I will not obey anyone else's orders." Even the Clan Chief would be no exception."The Shadow Guards only obey the Holy Lord, so now that Xi'er has ten Shadow Guards protecting her, she sh...