and nights at the bottom of the cliff but could not find the remains of the princess. My subordinates are certain that the princess is still alive and must have been rescued by someone. The area near...Seeing Xi'er's expression of half-understanding, Dugu City stood up, "Don't just sit there, go admire the flowers."

Feng Lingxi hurriedly chased after his footsteps, "You said you wouldn't walk so fast, and you lied to me."

Then I'll hold your hand.

Dugu Cheng reached out his hand, seemingly reluctant. Feng Lingxi rushed over and grabbed his hand, noticing Dugu Cheng's lip curl, she hurriedly asked, "Dugu Cheng, is your waist alright"

"Remember to give me a massage tomorrow, or my back will break and I'll hold you responsible for marrying me."

"No way."

Feng Lingxi retorted, her expression was extremely cute. The two of them holding hands and walking towards the Yu Garden made Yao Wan'ying, who was watching from behind, teary-eyed. They were clearly a couple, yet they had to pretend to be just acquaintances. It seemed that the bet had already produced its results.

"Mother."

Huangfu Qingyun walked into the hall, paid respects, and then sat down beside the Empress.

The Empress looked at the fatigue on his face and softly asked, "Mother heard that you just left the palace. Is something the matter"

"Mother, may you still remember the Yao tribe traitor that your son met at the tavern two days ago Your son asked Li Nuo to investigate. It was found that she had dealings with the prince of Garlo Kingdom, and the two behaved intimately."

The Empress frowned, her demeanor intimate. It wasn't surprising that the Crown Prince of Gallo had so many women in his household even before becoming crown prince, and getting involved with Yao Feifei was understandable to her.

"You suspect that Prince Gallo used this to make a deal with Yao Feifei, getting her to bring the Purple Star"

"The purpose is still the Yao Clan's treasure."

After Huangfu Qingyun finished speaking, he took out a piece of paper from his bosom and handed it to his mother. After reading it, the empress's face darkened.

"It seems we need to help the Yao tribe capture the traitor. If Gallo Kingdom were to get their hands on the Yao tribe's treasure, this world would be in chaos. Gallo Kingdom has been recruiting soldiers and buying horses for years, their ambitions are sky-high. Once they have the treasure, war will surely rage, leaving the common people with nowhere to go."

Huangfu Qingyun nodded. It was precisely because of this that he came to tell his mother about it.

Besides this matter, Mother still has one more thing she wants to tell you, and it's about Xi'er.

When it comes to Xi'er, Huangfu Qingyun's expression changed slightly, "Mother Empress, are you trying to persuade your son to give up on Xi'er"

“Mother knows you wouldn't let go so easily. After all, you've waited for her for so long. It's just that Yun’er, Xi’er, and Dugu Cheng are already married and have been together for so long. Mother can also see that the Fourth Prince is deeply in love with her. Given the current situation, he still came here to find Xi'er. Do you think he would give Xi'er to you”

"But Mother, your son has been waiting for this child for so many years. If you let him go, your son can't do it."

“To love someone is to make her happy.”

The Empress looked at her son, who remained silent. She continued, "Your father used to favor the Holy Lady and wanted to be with her, but then he had you with your mother. The Holy Lady left in order to fulfill your mother and father's happiness. To put it simply, your father and mother both owe her a debt of gratitude."

"Mother, do you mean for me to repay this kindness on your behalf"

But he really didn't want to give up Xi'er.

"Your mother knows it's difficult for you. Your mother and the Fourth Prince also said, since you two have a betrothal agreement, whoever makes Xi'er fall in love with them will win, and the loser will step back."

The empress's words caused Huangfu Qingyun to swallow the retort that had formed on his lips. She spoke lightly, making it seem like giving up was easy.

"Did you make a bet with Xier, and even Dugu City agreed"

"It's not about whether he is willing or not, it's just that this way, you have the chance to fight for Feng Ling Xi together. Your mother asked you, do you want to bet with him"

Huangfu Qingyun looked at his mother, his eyes complex. He wasn't unwilling to gamble, but he was afraid the outcome wouldn't be what he hoped for.

"Are you afraid that in the end, Feixier will still choose Dugucheng"

The Empress looked into her son's eyes, seeing the disappointment within. She soothed him, "Only by trying will you know if you have a chance. If you don't even try, how can you talk about these things"

"My mother was right, there's only one way to know if Feng Lingxi truly cares for me. Feng Lingxi is Feng Lingxi, not Lin Xi."

Huangpu Qingyun let out a self-deprecating smile, thinking of Xi'er and Dugu Cheng's interactions. In comparison, when she was with him, she seemed much more restrained, always maintaining a certain distance. Even when they were close, he could feel the space between them. This was something he couldn't catch up to Dugu Cheng.

Let things take their course.

Huanghu Qingyun looked at her mother and nodded.

Get ready.

Huangfu Qingyun came out and searched for Feng Lingxi and Dugu City's figures in the imperial garden. After much effort, he found the two of them, watching them chase each other playfully, a genuine smile on Xi'er's face that he had never seen before.

I wanted to go over and say hello, but because of this, I stopped in my tracks.

"Your Highness."

Xiao Li walked to his side, her gaze falling on the king and queen. "Allow me to tell you about the king and queen from before," she said, "Learning more might change your feelings for the queen."

Huangfu Qingyun turned to look at Xiao Li behind him, "How did you get here Wasn't I supposed to be with Xi'er"

"I just sent the Wangye's guards out of the palace to investigate Yao Feifei. When I came back, I saw Your Highness here, so I couldn't help but speak up."

Huangfu Qingyun stood with his back to her, watching Feng Lingxi and Dugu City's figures. He asked lightly, "Don't you also think that this palace can't compete with Dugu City"

At first, the Princess and the Prince's attitude towards each other was to separate. They had many things happen between them, and the Prince did a lot to make the Princess fall in love with him. The Princess wasn't easy to trust people or fall for someone easily, but once she fell in love, she would treat them sincerely and wouldn't waver.

No matter if Huangfu Qingyun listened or not, Xiao Li began to recount the past of the King and Queen. Huangfu Qingyun stood there, listening to Xiao Li speak about their past, without a word.

After a long while, Xiaoli finished her story. Only then did Huangfu Qingyun speak.

"How did Xi'er fall off the cliff"

That day, this servant, the princess, and General Sun went outside the city to transport sulfur stones. They were plotted against by the princess's third sister, and all five hundred people were killed by the Sixth Prince's men. After the princess, this servant, and General Sun discovered it, they left. It was the third young lady who stopped the princess, plus there were the Sixth Prince's soldiers behind them. In order to protect this servant and General Sun to retreat and call for reinforcements, the princess stayed behind to deal with them. She could have dealt with it and escaped, but when this servant led people to rescue her, a soldier fell down while going over the cliff. It was the princess who was smashed off the cliff.

"Anything can happen to her, she's so lucky."

Little Li said apologetically, "I know that His Royal Highness truly cares for the Crown Princess. If the Crown Princess and the King hadn't become a couple, perhaps I would have stood by His Royal Highness. But Your Highness, you were just too late."

"If you don't try, how would you know I don't have a chance She has amnesia now, so you are so certain she won't fall for me"

"Yes, my servant is certain. Even if the Crown Prince were to kill me in anger, my servant would fear nothing."re smiling, "Of course, the Empress Dowager is in good health. The imperial physician has checked her and said that with some rest, she will be fine."Huangfu Qingyun looked at the smile on her face, f...