e care of her."Seeing the dark circles under Feng Ling Xi's eyes, Empress Cen felt a twinge of sympathy in her heart. After all, she had been with her for these past few days. The child was kind-heart..."Don't interfere. Although the court knows about our close relationship this time, the Emperor isn't stupid. He won't act rashly and definitely will send people to investigate. I have a way to handle this."

Feng Lingxi finished speaking and looked at Lu Nian.

"If you are unwilling to leave, just stay put and do nothing. I will handle everything myself."

But...

"If you don't want me to drive you out of Linxi County, just please stay put and don't do anything. Let us handle this ourselves." Feng Lingxi looked at Lu Nian, her eyes full of determination. "Please," she pleaded.

Lu Nian heard Feng Lingxi's stubborn words, his fists clenched in anger. Even at this point, Xi’er still had to endure

Isn't this throne good enough Why are they being so accommodating

Feng Lingxi left Yipinxiang. The falling leaves in the private room watched Feng Lingxi's departing figure and turned to Li Wuyan, "Do you think Feng Lingxi and Dugu Cheng will ever rebel against this court"

"No."

Li Wuyan didn't even think before speaking, "If they are so impatient, we don't need to plan this meticulously."

"That's true, this Duguo City isn't someone to be trifled with. You say that now they have the powerful Lu family backing them, why haven't they made a move"

"Isn't it easy to get him to do something That one in the palace, if he wanted to, Dugu City could do anything."

Luoli thought for a moment, as if lost in contemplation, then nodded.

"You're right, we need to find a way to deal with the obstacles in this palace."

Li Wuyan looked at Luo Li, then withdrew his gaze.

"The court is currently having Dugu Cheng investigate the whereabouts of Dugu Feng. Do you know about this"

Li Wuyan's words made Luo Li laugh, "How long has it been since you last said the name Dugu Feng"

Dugu Feng has long been dead.

Li Wuyan looked at Luoli, "You still need to check the background of this Lu family carefully. I always feel that this Lu family is not as simple as a businessman. This Dugong City must know something, he's hiding too deep, we have to be careful."

"I know, be careful yourself."

Luo Li got up and looked at Li Wu Yan, who remained unmoved. A hint of helplessness appeared on her lips as she walked out of the private room.

"My lord, shall we follow"

Luo Li had just released a fragrant scent. Dugu Cheng and Ye Xi walked out from the shadows, watching Luo Li's back with slightly cold eyes.

"No need, this King shall go and see Doctor Li."

Dugu Cheng walked to the door of the private room, pushed it open, and saw Li Wuyan sitting inside drinking. Seeing someone enter, Li Wuyan remained unmoved, as if he already knew Dugu Cheng was coming. He simply took Luo Li's wine glass aside and poured him a cup.

"You two really are something else, coming one after the other. I wonder what the Crown Prince wants from me this time"

Dugu Cheng raised his wine cup, after bumping it against Li Wuyan's, he smiled and asked, "Should this king call you Fifth Prince or Doctor Li"

"What five kings"

Li Wu Yan's face remained calm as he looked at the smile in Du Gu Cheng's eyes, showing no signs of panic.

"Grand Yuan's Fifth Prince Dugufeng, your imperial mother was my father's consort, is that correct"

"What do you mean, Crown Prince When did I become your brother"

Li Wuyan didn't feel anything about what Dugu City said. He didn't even raise an eyebrow, and it was precisely this overly calm attitude that made Dugu City more certain of his identity.

"My intentions are clear, I believe you understand."

"Prince Chen, are you trying to make me the fifth prince What's going on here I need to think this over carefully. Should I help you"

Li Wuyan remained as composed as ever, raising his wine cup and taking a sip. "I wonder what King Chen wants me to impersonate the Fifth Prince for Is it so you can give the court an explanation"

Upon hearing those words from Li Wu Yan, Du Gu Cheng's smile deepened.

“Doctor Li’s reaction seemed a bit over the top. Although he pretended to have nothing to do with Fifth Prince Dugu Feng, his excessive calmness and too many questions actually confirmed your identity to this King. You are indeed the Fifth Prince Dugu Feng that this King is looking for.”

Li Wuyan glared at Du Gucheng, "According to you, I am like this to everyone, wouldn't that mean I have even more identities"

"But you alone, speaking to this king, are too eager."

Li Wuyan held the glass of wine in his hand and drank two cups down in one go, saying nothing. Yet, one could read his suppressed anger from his eyes.

"This king has no other intentions. If I truly intended to report this to the court, I wouldn't have sought you out privately."

Li Wuyan still didn't respond, Dugu City poured him a cup of wine and watched as Li Wuyan drank it down one by one. He said softly, "This king doesn't know why you're unwilling to admit your identity, but no matter what, this king won't tell the court about your identity, nor will he mention it to a third person."

Li Wu-yan remained silent. His mood became irritable because of Duguo City's words. The secret he had kept hidden in his heart for over a decade was discovered, and he recalled fragments of the past. His eyes grew colder and more suppressed.

"Li Wuyan, we can be friends, or brothers. This king awaits your choice."

Du Gucheng took out a jade pendant from his bosom and placed it before him. He stood up and left, but Li Wuyan ignored the jade pendant placed before him, instead downing cup after cup of wine.

Dugu Cheng walked to the door, glanced at Li Wuyan inside the private room who closed the door for him, then walked towards the third floor.

Lu Nian saw Dugu City, a face full of resentment.

"The Crown Prince has arrived."

Dugu City sat down across from him, feeling a little unaccustomed to Lu Nian's appearance.

"What's bothering you so much"

"Your wife, my sister."

Lu Nian lay on the table, her eyes lifeless.

"Do you know that the Imperial Court knows about our Lu family's close ties with you and has come to cause trouble"

Dugu City nodded, not surprisingly.

"I had known this for days. Feng Aotien was on his way here to investigate whether I had colluded with the Lu family to betray the country and report back to the court officials."

獨孤城的這番話讓陸念整個人都變得不舒服了。

"You already know everything, then why are you still sitting here"

"Why can't we sit here Aren't we together Wouldn't the court have already used this against my brother if they wanted to" Besides, word has reached the Emperor that your family moved to Linxi County. You've already come this far, do you think avoiding suspicion will be helpful It would only make them more suspicious. Just do whatever needs to be done, there's no need to avoid suspicion."

Just now Xi'er came to find me, asking me not to involve myself in this matter and to keep a distance.

Lu Nian thought of Feng Ling Xi, his heart felt tight. She was his own sister, wasn't it natural for him to treat her well It made him feel like he had done something wrong.

"Xi'er only worries about dragging the King down. She has good intentions and hopes not to drag you all down either. It's because she cares about you."

"You said that, and I feel much better."

It really is like that. Lu Nian's mood instantly improved, just like a child.

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