Chapter 1331: Smoke and Fire Rise

nding this New Year in the capital. After this tribute banquet is over, there's the New Year's feast and the Lantern Festival's celebration. If the Third Princess doesn't make an effort to socialize,...Wind Lingxi looked at Wan'er's curious eyes, touched her head, and said softly, "Wan'er don't worry about adult matters, your father is disobedient, I will punish him."

"Father why doesn't listen, Mother told Wan'er, Wan'er help you teach him a lesson."

When Wan'er heard her mother speak, she sat up, her face filled with anger.

“He insisted on going to Tumo Town with his mother to rescue people, even though he has no medical skills. His mother asked him to stay here and take care of Wan'er, but he refused. What should we do about this”

"Mother, isn't saving people very dangerous"

Waner looked up at her mother, her eyes full of worry. Feng Lingxi couldn't help but feel heartbroken, she nodded, and Waner suddenly hugged Feng Lingxi, "Mother, will you be alright"

"Mother is a doctor, of course nothing will happen. Mother went to save people, but your father... mother is worried something might have happened to him."

"If Father were to meet with trouble, Mother could save him."

Wan'er looked at Feng Lingxi, "Father must be reluctant to let Mother go alone into danger."

"Silly goose."

Feng Lingxi, hearing Wan'er's words, felt a pang of sympathy for the considerate girl. "Wan'er doesn't want to stay with Father"

Wǎn'er shook her head, “Mother, Wǎn'er hopes Father can protect Mother well so that they can return together. Wǎn'er has Aunt taking care of her, so she is safe.”

Dugu City stood at the door, listening to the conversation between the mother and daughter inside. He lowered his hand that was about to knock and remained silent at the doorway.

Wan'er understands him. Why doesn't Xier understand He knows Xier is doing this for his own good, but Xier shouldn't refuse to go with him. They are husband and wife, sharing both fortune and hardship together.

Inside the room, Feng Lingxi held Wan'er tightly, without a word.

I don't know how long it took, but Wan'er fell asleep in Feng Lingxi's arms. Feng Lingxi covered Wan'er with a blanket and walked to the door. He didn't hear any knocking sounds outside. After hesitating for a while, he opened the door.

Upon hearing the sound, Dugu City raised his head and met Feng Lingxi's astonished eyes.

"Why haven't you left yet"

"How did you open the door"

Dugu Cheng reacted and asked back, glancing inside, "Is Wan'er asleep"

"Go in and sleep with her."

Feng Lingxi walked out, heading straight for the exit. Dugu City hurried to stop her, "Xier, where are you going"

"Go to sleep in Xiaoli's room, are you coming too"

Du Gu Cheng wanted to call her, but Feng Ling Xi had already walked far away, leaving Du Gu Cheng standing there, lost in thought.

Even after Wan'er spoke to her so much, Xi'er still refuses to let go

In her heart, did she truly feel so useless

Taking a deep breath, Dugu City walked into the room and looked at Wan'er who was sleeping. He sat on her bedside, reached out and gently caressed Wan'er's face. Looking at Wan'er's delicate little face, Feng Lingxi's words echoed in his ears again.

If they all had an accident, what would Wan'er do

"So, is that why you didn't let King Ben come this time Because you weren't sure about winning"

Looking out the door, Dugu City's eyes were filled with loneliness. She was willing to let Lu Nian accompany her, but she refused to let him go with them.

Night, silence as water, inside the apothecary, candlelight flickered, Feng Lingxi sat at the table holding a lamp, on the table thick medical books piled up like mountains, flipped through one after another, selecting all the records about the plague again, and read them again.

She had absolutely no confidence this time, she was truly afraid she wouldn't be able to cure the plague there.

These medical books were ancient texts she obtained from the Imperial Medical Bureau. A few of them specialized in epidemics. Feng Lingxi carefully stored the books and made detailed notes with a brush.

After finishing all of this, Feng Lingxi fell asleep on the table. It was not until the next morning when Dugu Cheng woke up that he realized Feng Lingxi hadn't slept at Xiaoli's place last night. He then learned that she had spent the entire night at the apothecary. Dugu Cheng felt anger rising within him and wanted to question Xi'er, but when he arrived at the apothecary and saw Feng Lingxi lying on the table surrounded by medical books and neatly made notes, his displeasure vanished completely. Reaching for the topmost note, he read it carefully and realized that these were all about the plague.

"Your Majesty..."

Little Li came in afterward and saw Dugu City standing inside. She immediately covered her mouth, but she also woke Feng Lingxi up. Opening her eyes, she looked at Dugu City standing before her, sleepiness still lingering.

"Didn't you say you were going to sleep at Xiaoli's place Why are you sleeping here It's going to be dewy tonight, aren't you afraid of catching a cold"

Feng Lingxi got up and stretched her muscles. She hadn't slept well last night, and her whole body was aching.

"Couldn't sleep, so I came here to look through medical books. I brought all the ancient texts on plagues with me. You insist on coming along If something happens, how will I explain it to the Empress Dowager" Feng Lingxi's tone was cold as she organized the medical books and instructed, "Xiaoli, take all of these later, not a single one left behind."

This time, Your Majesty will not be going. I'll listen to you and stay in the palace waiting for you to return."

Feng Lingxi's hand, which was organizing medical books, froze. She looked up in surprise, her gaze meeting his serious expression. He didn't seem to be joking at all. Half-believing and half-doubting, she asked, "Are you telling the truth You're not lying to me"

"When did I ever joke with you I'm truly not going with you, lest you think I can't help and am holding you back."

Although Dugu Cheng agreed, the discontent in his words made Feng Lingxi frown.

"If you're so reluctant, then you might as well go with me. That way, if I fail to cure you later, you won't blame me."

Dugu Cheng grabbed Feng Ling Xi's arm, his grip tightened, his eyes filled with anger. Feng Ling Xi looked at his hand clutching her arm, her eyes still cold. "Dugu Cheng, are you blaming me for not stopping you from following I said, if you really wanted to go, I wouldn't stop you."

As soon as the words left his mouth, Dugu Cheng wrapped Feng Lingxi in his arms, holding her tightly. He wished he could tuck her into his very being, making Feng Lingxi gasp for breath, unsure what he was doing.

"Xier, don't be angry with me. I'll listen to you, but you have to promise me that you'll come back safe and sound. Remember, I promised to fulfill your request, so you also have to fulfill mine. Don't do anything rash."

Feng Ling Xi listened to Dugu Cheng's words, her eyes slightly moistened, she subconsciously hugged him and nodded.

"Don't worry, I won't let anything happen to myself."

Dugu Cheng nodded, choked and said, "Let me hold you for a while longer."

It's been months since they last met. Though Tulumu Town isn't far from here, the severity of the plague makes him unsure how long it will take Xi'er to return.

Feng Ling Xi patted his back gently and said in a soft voice, "Don't worry, as long as you are outside, I can feel the vitality. You are my strong support, and with you outside, I can get continuous help."

Dugu Cheng hummed, hugging Feng Lingxi tighter, unwilling to let go. He understood, Xi'er kept him outside because she was afraid that if they all went in, there would be no one to support them.

If he is outside, as long as she needs him, no matter how great the obstacle, he can deliver what she needs to her side.

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