on't worry."Today she was almost scolded to death.“Look at him, so busy and hardworking. If I told him about the poisoning, wouldn't it worry him even more and weigh on his mind”"But Your Highness, yo..."This king also hopes that he can meet a good girl soon. Only then will this king be free of guilt towards him."

Feng Ling Xi raised her head and glanced at Du Gu Cheng, reaching out to lightly touch his lips. Her eyes were filled with a drunken haze, "Don't say that, everything should be about who comes first and who comes later. He was late, so it's not your fault."

Dugu Cheng let out a soft sigh, for this reason, he felt guilty in his heart.

"Xi'er, thank you for choosing this king."

Dugu Cheng placed a kiss on her forehead, watching Feng Lingxi return him a smile and holding her tight.

"Sometimes, I wonder what would have happened if we hadn't met that night. Would you have chosen Emperor Huaiyun instead He's so outstanding, and his love for you is so devoted. Even I, watching from afar, am touched by his feelings."

Of course, I would choose him.

Feng Lingxi answered without hesitation, and she clearly felt Dugu City's body stiffen. He lowered his head to look at her, his questioning eyes made Feng Lingxi smile.

"Isn't this what you asked I answered truthfully, so what, are you uncomfortable"

Dugu Cheng nodded. "Well, I didn't expect you to feel this way."

"Stupid."

Dugu Cheng pounded his chest, "What's the point of pursuing impossible things Don't you think your life is too comfortable"

"This king just wants to know."

Feng Lingxi leaned against him, "Without the playful bickering that marked our initial marriage, would we have the mutual understanding and love we share today Love isn't one-sided; it thrives on reciprocity and mutual affection."

Dugu Cheng hummed softly, instinctively hugging her tighter. Feng Lingxi squinted her eyes and fell asleep wearily.

Dugu Cheng watched her fall asleep, took the blanket and covered her well, hugging her to sleep, truly content.

Dugu Cheng held Feng Lingxi back to the City Lord's Mansion. Huangfu Qingyun and Luo Li saw them return, their gazes falling on Feng Lingxi. Seeing Dugu Cheng's careful demeanor, the two swallowed whatever they were about to say.

Feng Lingxi, at this very moment, opened her eyes and struggled to get up.

"Why didn't you call me when you arrived"

Feng Lingxi steadied herself, looked at the darkening sky, and apologized to the two of them, "I'm sorry I kept you waiting. Let's go in."

Dugu Cheng supported Feng Lingxi's hand, watching the undiminished intoxication in her eyes, and explained, "Xi'er drank too much today, so she can't have any more later."

"How do you drink…"

Luo Li, overcome with anger, glared at Feng Ling Xi. Before he could finish his sentence, he saw Dugu Cheng and Huang Fu Qing Yun looking at him with puzzled expressions. This made Luo Li swallow the words that were about to leave his mouth. He stiffly explained, "What I meant was, how can a woman drink"

Why can't women drink alcohol Drinking warms the body, so why can't they have it

Feng Lingxi glared at Luo Li, he dared to say it out loud and try.

"Okay, I guess I'm biased against women"

Feng Lingxi looked at the dubious expressions on Dugu Cheng and Huangfu Qingyun's faces, grabbed one hand, and walked towards the dining hall. "Come on, don't listen to Luo Li's nonsense, I won't be bothered if I drink a little."

Luo Li listened to Feng Ling Xi's words, knowing this was Feng Ling Xi's explanation for him. It seemed her body had truly recovered almost completely.

Thus, he was reassured. After returning to junior high school, a tough battle awaited him.

It's good that Feng Lingxi can think this way.

The New Year's Eve dinner at the City Lord's Mansion was much richer than that in the barracks. Since Huangfu Qingyun and Luoli were both honored guests, they couldn't be treated casually. Feng Lingxi didn't eat much, but she drank a cup of wine. No matter how much they persuaded her, she wouldn't stop. She didn't drink much, but she got drunk.

"Brother Emperor, thank you."

Feng Lingxi was drunk and holding a cup of wine to offer a toast. Dugu Cheng grabbed her, watching as she held up the cup to drink again, he quickly stopped her.

"Fourth Master, you bring her back to the room first and have her rest. Don't let her drink anymore, if she drinks again something really bad will happen."

Luo Li was really nervous, watching Feng Ling Xi's drunken state, she was truly afraid that she would say something inappropriate at any moment.

Fei Ling Xi shakes her head, eyes blurry from intoxication.

"No, I won't go back. I want to drink, and I want to drink up all of my mother's share."

When she mentioned her mother, Feng Lingxi suddenly burst into tears.

The atmosphere fell silent instantly. Dugu City looked at Feng Lingxi's tears in the corner of her eyes and hurriedly pulled her to sit down. Feng Lingxi looked at the food on the table, tears streaming down her face, "I don't know where Mother is spending New Year's. She hasn't come back to see me for so long."

"Your Highness, you are drunk. This servant will accompany you back to your chambers to rest."

Xiao Li hurriedly reached out to support the princess, afraid she would reveal her miscarriage on New Year's Eve. If this were to come out, I'm afraid no one would be able to sleep on this New Year's Eve.

Xiaoli, I miss mother.

Feng Lingxi lay on the table, drunk unconscious.

"This king will send her back to rest."

Du Gu Cheng carried Feng Ling Xi back to her room, and Feng Ling Xi suddenly burst into tears in her arms.

"Du Gucheng, I'm sorry."

The sudden crying made Dugu Cheng feel heartbroken. He reached out and covered her with the quilt, but was grabbed by Feng Lingxi's wrist as he tried to get up.

"It's my fault. I failed us, and our child."

Dugu Cheng's body trembled. Hearing the child, his body seemed to be fixed in place, unable to move.

Child, what child

"Sorry, sorry!"

Wind Ling's tears streamed down her cheeks, but she was too drunk to notice. She drifted off to sleep in a haze.

Xiaoli stood aside, hearing what the princess had said. She originally planned to sneak away while the princess was asleep, but she was stopped by Dugu City.

"Xiao Li."

Du Gucheng walked to the door of the room and glanced inside. "What did Xi'er mean just now"

"My Lord..."

Xiao Li bit her lip, looking at the coldness in the King's eyes, her head lowered even further.

"Xier, why must you apologize to this King What does it mean that she has harmed this King and her child"

When did Xi'er have a child Why doesn't he know, why does Xi'er say she harmed their child

Dugu Cheng was eager to know the truth. He knew that Xiaoli must know.

Xiao Li gritted her teeth, kneeling plop before Du Gu Cheng's face, her eyes pleading.

"My lord, I beg you, please don't mention what happened this evening to the princess when she wakes up. She is already suffering enough. If she knew what she said tonight, her heart would be even more tormented at facing you. Please, my lord, I implore you."

"Then tell this king, when did Xi'er lose her child"

Dugu Cheng closed his eyes, trying hard to suppress the pain in his heart. He really couldn't believe it, that he and Xi'er's child was truly gone.

He never knew he had a child.

"It wasn't long after I returned to the Yao clan, right when things happened to me, that the Princess discovered she was carrying the Prince's child. Unexpectedly, Yao Chu, instigated by Yao Zhi, got into an argument with me. He flew into a rage and struck me with a palm. Though I could have dodged, I was too close to him. If I had moved away, I feared I might have hurt the Princess. So, I took the blow. Seeing me injured, the Princess rushed to my side but slipped and fell, causing her to lose the child."d about you. If anything were to happen to you, she'd be a widow.Luo Li took a sip of the tea beside her. Feng Yi Xuan walked over with the hot pot and greeted, "Guests, this was prepared by the propr...