other. You naturally understand court affairs better than this king."Before things had become this chaotic, he and the court had long since parted ways. It was naive of Dugu Xiu to think he could dra...Of course.

Feng Ling Xi replied, but only that the journey was far, and she didn't know when she would return.

Upon returning to the Great Yuan Dynasty, Dugu Cheng went straight to the palace and truthfully recounted everything that had happened during his trip, including his proposal to marry a princess from Xi Gu Country.

"Your Majesty, I cannot agree to this."

Emperor Yuan Zhao's face darkened slightly, "After you left, the Empress Dowager fell ill. I sent imperial physicians to visit her, but she has been listless and melancholy ever since, constantly mentioning your return. I think you should go see her first before discussing the marriage."

Upon hearing that the Empress Dowager was ill, Dugu City felt anxious and immediately replied, hastening to Cining Palace.

"Your Majesty, the Regent is back."

Upon entering Dugu City, he heard a cough and hurriedly stepped forward to greet her. "Your Majesty, I pay my respects."

Despite her persistent cough, the Empress Dowager struggled to sit up upon hearing Dugu City's voice. She looked at him with a strained gaze.

The Regent is back.

"Your Majesty, it is I who have returned." Looking at the Empress Dowager's pale face, he realized that she had aged greatly in just a short time since he left. Her temples were faintly streaked with white hair. Though burdened by guilt, Dugu Cheng was met with the Empress Dowager's voice.

"The Empress has heard that you hurried back to go to Xigu Kingdom and propose to Feng Lingxi. Is this true"

Du Gucheng's body stiffened slightly, thinking of Emperor Yuan Zhao and what he had said, nodding. "Returning to Empress Dowager, yes."

"Regent, the Yuan Dynasty is so vast, surely there isn't a single woman who catches your eye Why must you marry Feng Lingxi as your wife She has brought you to this state. Are you truly determined to have her"

The Empress Dowager began to cough violently, her agitation evident. Duke Duguo wanted to approach her, but she held him back with a gesture.

"The Empress Dowager…"

"I know you've always wanted to know who your biological mother is. My time is short, and I can tell you. But you must promise me, you mustn't marry Feng Ling Xi as your concubine."

"Your Majesty, I am afraid I cannot agree. Feng Ling Xi and I already have three children. We have been through so much together. If Your Majesty insists on stopping us, then I beg you, demote me to a commoner."

This statement from Dugu City made the Empress Dowager even more angry, coughing violently. She pointed at Dugu City, and remained speechless for a long time.

"You truly want to drive me to my grave. Why, even today, do you still choose Feng Lingxi Look at your white hair, had it not been for her, how could you have ended up like this You've disappointed me so much."

"Your Majesty, this white hair of mine is indeed due to her. But if I hadn't endured the pain of losing her, how could I understand just how important she was to me I cherish her dearly, even more than my own life, Empress Dowager. "

Dugu City knelt down, his words sincere.

"What if this Empress insists on it"

Dugu Cheng raised his eyes, looking at the Empress Dowager, his gaze firm, "This life, I will not marry any woman besides Feng Lingxi."

"You..."

The Empress Dowager was so angry that she pointed at Dugu City and fainted from anger.

"Summon the Imperial Physician!"

Ci'an Palace was instantly in chaos. Dugu Cheng guarded the Empress Dowager's bed, watching the doctors come and go, each shaking their heads. Emperor Yuan Zhao arrived and, seeing the Empress Dowager's condition, hurriedly asked Dugu Cheng.

"How did you make the Empress faint"

"I am guilty."

Emperor Yuan Zhao pointed at Dugu City, seeing his expression of self-blame, he didn't know what to say to him.

"Before you came, didn't I tell you..."

Dugu City felt guilty and remorseful. He didn't want things to turn out this way, and if he had the chance to choose again, he would still make the same decision.

"You go back first. Don't provoke the Empress into getting angry, and wait until she's feeling better before you say anything else."

Dugu Cheng glanced at the Empress Dowager, "This minister will take his leave."

Exiting the palace, Ye Xi hurried forward, "Your Highness, how did it go Did the Emperor agree to your request When will we go to Xigu Country to fetch the princess back"

Oh, no.

Du Gu Cheng was in low spirits, Ye Xi wanted to speak but hesitated.

"Ye Xi, the Empress Dowager won't allow this king to marry Xi'er. She always thinks it's because of Xi'er that this king ended up in this state."

When Ye Xi heard this, she panicked.

"Your Highness, you didn't explain things clearly to the Empress Dowager, how can you blame the Crown Princess for this It was Your Highness who caused this mess in the first place. If we were to be truly accurate, it shouldn't be said that this was Your Highness's doing..."

Ye Xi looked at the King's gaze, his voice getting smaller and smaller.

"Go on."

Dugu City's voice suddenly interrupted, making Ye Xi extremely embarrassed.

He also wanted to, but he didn't dare.

“Let's go back and discuss this further.”

Ye Xi hurriedly followed behind the king, not daring to speak.

If the Empress Dowager cannot agree to this marriage between the Lord and Lady, he fears he will never see Little Li again in his life. He doesn't even know where she went. All the Yao Clan matters have been resolved, those who should leave have left, but Little Li has disappeared without a trace.

"Ye Xi."

A familiar voice rang out, Ye Xi's footsteps came to a halt. Looking at Xiao Li standing at the gate of the palace, she was wearing a green dress and her usual topknot hairstyle. She playfully waved at him with a smile on her face, leaving Ye Xi dumbfounded.

He saw Xiao Li. Could it be he was dreaming broad daylight

"My lord, could you please hit me"

"Slap!" Night Xi looked at Xiao Li standing opposite him and smiled foolishly.

"What are you still doing Get going."

Dugu City walked forward, and Xiao Li hurriedly greeted him, "Your Highness, I'm back. I don't know if I can still stay in the mansion to serve the Princess"

"Xi'er didn't come back to the Western Ancient Kingdom with this king. Haven't you received any news"

獨孤城看著還在原地愣的夜希，惱火極了，這小璃都回來了，他 的兮兒卻還在西古國， 這能不能回來都是未知，心裡十分不快。

"Of course I know, but this time I've come back to ask for forgiveness from the Lord. For my previous offense against the Madam, I specially came to ask the Lord to punish me."

Dugu Cheng looked at Xiao Li and sighed.

"Xi'er, don't blame yourself. How could this King blame you Stay here for now, and when I receive permission, I will take you with me to Xigu Kingdom to welcome my bride. Xi'er will surely be delighted to see you."

"Thank you, Lord."

Xiao Li hurried to thank him, then looked at Ye Xi who was standing not far away watching her. She walked up and tapped his forehead, "Hey, woodhead, what are you spacing out for Don't you recognize me"

"Xiaoli, is that really you"

Ye Xi suddenly hugged Xiao Li, so excited that he didn't know what to say. He had longed for her for so many years, and Ye Xi finally appeared.

"Of course it's me, who else could it be, you idiot."

Ye Xi chuckled, letting go of Xiao Li. She scratched her head sheepishly, her silly expression making Xiao Li giggle.

"Great, now I can see you every day."

Xiao Li's beautiful eyes twirled, "Then you have to continue letting me bully you after that."

"Of course, you can bully me for as long as you want." Ye Xi's excited heart was about to jump out.

"Are you afraid of that lifetime"

Ye Xi was stunned, looking at Xia Li's smile on her face, "Xia Li, are you really willing"him, but she was afraid of what he might do to her.Her panicked yet worried eyes made Dugu City ache. He didn't know what had happened to her, but he could feel that her feelings for him were real.獨孤城...