es drooped, a hint of anger flashed in them. However, it vanished quickly and she returned to normal.Du Gu Cheng looked at Lu Li's reaction and became even more certain of his guess."Looking at the we...Dugu Su left the palace, his heart heavy.

That night, the snow in Beijing was particularly heavy, with snowflakes dancing all over the sky and covering the entire city wall. It was a blinding white expanse. Dugu Su walked back to his residence alone, his carriage following far behind. No one knew what the King of Su was thinking.

The next day, news of Dugu Xiu's critical illness spread. Dugu Su drafted an imperial decree, granting the title of Chen Wang to the Fourth Prince and conferring the title of Feng Wangye on the Fifth Prince, Dugu Feng, whom he had never met. Three days after drafting the decree, on the fourth day morning, after four days of heavy snow in the capital city, the sun finally broke through the clouds. The palace bell rang, announcing the Emperor's demise. The new emperor, Dugu Su, ascended the throne, changing the era name to "Yuanshao."

And all this happened, only eight days before the New Year.

Feng Lingxi and Dugu Cheng received the news a week after Emperor Yuan Zhao's ascension to the throne. They traveled quickly on horseback, received the title of king, and were bestowed with Chen Wangfu. Feng Lingxi became the Princess Consort of Chen Wang, and in addition to this, Emperor Yuan Zhao sent troops to bring back Shu Taifei to the palace, bestowing upon her the title of Empress Dowager and promising to treat her as his own mother.

After the news spread, Dugu City and Feng Lingxi were the most shocked.

They were left in Linxi County, with no military power. Their mother was recalled to the palace and given a manor house, along with a princely title. These were all promises made by their father before his death but never fulfilled. Unexpectedly, they were accomplished by Du Gu Su.

Du Gusu didn't tell them that all of this was Du Gu Xiu's idea. The imperial decree to bestow titles was his doing, every stroke of the pen was his. When Du Gusu ascended the throne, he married his cousin, Wei Xinru, who was now the daughter of the Prime Minister, as his empress. This completely allowed the family's influence in court to rise rapidly. This new empress, after the wedding day with three people, selected concubines for the new emperor and also issued a "decree on ascension," exempting taxes for three years and releasing prisoners, bestowing grace upon the world.

Emperor Yuan Zhao's benevolence made the people adore him, and the whole country rejoiced. Everyone believed that Emperor Yuan Zhao was the best ruler since the founding of the Great Yuan Dynasty.

Because Emperor Yuan Zhao ascended the throne, Feng Aotiān was also summoned back to the capital. All the previous confrontations seemed to disappear in an instant.

After the New Year, Shu Taifei would be taken back to the palace. Feng Lingxi and Dugu Cheng planned to accompany her through this year and see her off after the new year. After all, the new emperor had spoken, and this former emperor's beloved concubine was to be taken back to the palace as the Empress Dowager. Even if they wanted to keep her, they couldn't.

This New Year, Feng Lingxi was reluctant, but also very happy for Shutai.

To become Empress Dowager and enjoy a life of luxury within the palace might be pleasing to Shu Taifei now.

Ever since Shu Taifei learned that she was going back to the palace, she had been very happy. Although she didn't treat her harshly, she wasn't particularly kind to her either.

"This humble empress has nothing to instruct you. The new emperor ascends the throne, so you should all strive diligently and live well here. Bear more grandchildren for this empress. When next year comes, on my birthday, I will have the emperor summon you back to Beijing."

Feng Lingxi nodded, looking at Shu Taifei's gaze on her abdomen. She did indeed hope to have a child now.

Take advantage of the current peace and give birth to a child quickly.

"This is for you."

The Noble Consort Shu gazed at Wan'er beside her, and handed her a jade pendant. It was intricately carved with a stunning design, crafted from pure white mutton fat jade, seemingly a pair.

"This jade pendant is a pair. If you ever see someone holding the other half, that person will be your soulmate in this life. This was a pact made by me and that person."

Feng Lingxi looked at the jade pendant, wanting to refuse, but Wan'er took it and refused to let go.

"Mother, if the one holding the jade pendant is a woman..."

"No, Your Majesty has promised her. She said she would never disappoint Your Majesty."

Feng Lingxi looked at Dugu City. Why did she feel at this moment that her mother's memories had returned

How else could she have said such things

"Mother Empress, have you recovered your memory"

As soon as Du Gu Cheng finished speaking, Shu Taifei gave him a withering look. “I’m not going to argue with you. I’ve recovered a bit, but after all this time, you still haven’t managed to get Xi'er pregnant. Truly useless.”

"Mother concubine, this pregnancy, the son will definitely work hard."

Having children is a gift from heaven, not something one can simply have if they wish.

The Noble Consort looked at Feng Lingxi, "Don't let this old woman find out you're taking birth-control pills, or else when I return to the palace, I'll give him a concubine and force him to consummate with her."

Feng Lingxi hurriedly said, "Daughter-in-law hasn't taken the contraceptive pill, Empress Dowager, please rest assured."

"That's good, this imperial consort will leave now, and I don't know when we can meet again. This girl is clever and quick-witted. Although this imperial consort doesn't like daughters very much, she's not disagreeable. You should discipline her well."

Yes.

Feng Lingxi glanced at Wan'er. What a good daughter she was, and yet she complained.

"Her second birthday is coming soon, besides this jade pendant, I also have another present for her."

Shu Taifei took a box from her bosom and handed it to Wan'er, “This is the birthday gift that this palace sent you for your second birthday, take it carefully, you might need it in the future.”

"Thank you, grandma."

Wan'er opened the box, inside was a very beautiful bracelet. However, this bracelet wasn't a solid color, but one with carved patterns. Wan'er wouldn't be able to wear it until she was ten years old.

The Noble Consort Shu got into the carriage and looked at Feng Lingxi.

"I'm leaving now, don't cause any trouble."

Feng Lingxi nodded, watching Shu Taifei's gaze fixed on her. She hesitated, unsure if it was her imagination, but she always felt that her mother's memory had returned, yet she wasn't sure.

"Er'er, the empress has a letter for you in your study."

Dugu City and Feng Lingxi bid farewell to Shu Taifei as she left, watching the army slowly depart, their eyes filled with reluctance.

"There have been so many things that happened this month."

Dugu Cheng muttered, although they knew Dugu Xiu's death was a matter of time, what Yuan Zhao Emperor did after ascending the throne was something they had never expected. It seemed like a wise and benevolent emperor had emerged.

"Expand our territory and govern our small home well."

Dugu Cheng embraced Feng Lingxi's waist, watching the carriage disappear into the distance. His eyes became somewhat dazed.

"I told you not to tell the Queen."

"Why can't we say, this is no small matter..."

Xiao Li and Ye Xi's quarreling voices came over. Feng Lingxi turned around, watching the two approach, accompanied by physical actions. Xiao Li was very angry, and Ye Xi's face was hard to look at.

"What's wrong Why are you making that face"

"Queen…"

"Don't say it."

Xiaoli glared angrily at Ye Xi, Feng Lingxi frowned, looking at Ye Xi's gloomy handsome face, "Why can't you say it, if you really don't mean it, why bother me."

Feng Lingxi smiled.

"So, are you planning to get married Afraid I won't agree"

"Not at all."

Xiao Li glared angrily at Ye Xi, "It's not this thing, but..."

Huanghpu Qingyun is getting married.

Ye Xi opened her mouth, and Feng Ling Xi's smile on her face gradually disappeared. After a long while, she said.

"This is good news, why can't you tell me"

Dugu Cheng looked at Feng Ling Xi's disappointment in her eyes, and embraced her waist, "This is a good thing, it's just that he didn't notify us, and didn't give him a gift. It's understandable to be a little disappointed, right"

>he man's voice held a warning, and the woman hurriedly nodded, taking Feng Lingxi away."Your majesty is truly impressive."The male homeowner, hearing what Dugu City said, hurriedly knelt down, "Your H...