dissatisfiedly, "It's getting late. The lord has probably finished pampering the second miss."Feng Lingxi heard her words, the smile on his lips widening."You, little girl, how come you're more worri...The Imperial Noble Consort Shu fell onto her chair, shouting until she was hoarse, yet she couldn't stop Feng Lingxi's brutality. She had actually killed the two concubines she had chosen! This must be revenge.

"You, jealous woman, you have actually killed the concubine that I bestowed upon our son!"

Feng Lingxi, hearing the words "jealous wife," couldn't help but sneer.

“What the Imperial Noble Consort said is truly laughable. If she were a jealous woman, she wouldn't have just killed these women but would have dealt with all twenty-eight of them as well. As for today's events, I, Feng Lingxi, have no regrets. Anyone who dares to harm me will meet this end.”

Wind Ling Xi fiercely reprimanded, and everyone present felt their legs go weak. Everyone knew that the Princess treated Xiao Li as a sister, and she wouldn't even bear to hit her maidservant. This time, the Imperial Noble Consort acted so fiercely for the sake of two newly entered concubines, it was no wonder the Princess was so vicious.

Soon, the news of Feng Lingxi killing two newly entered concubines spread. The rumor of her being a jealous woman quickly spread throughout Linxi County. Rumors flew about, changing and evolving as they went. People in the Jianghu knew that Feng Lingxi was jealous. On the day the concubines entered, she killed them both with thirty lashes each, showing how ruthless she was.

Du Gucheng, having finished his business, hurried back to his residence. Upon hearing what had happened, he rushed to Xiaoli's room and stood outside her door. He looked at Ye Xi who was guarding the door and frowned deeply.

"How is Xiaoli's injury"

“The skin was torn, the princess was very angry, she had both of your maids-in-waiting executed tonight.”

Ye Xi thought of the queen's ruthlessness back then. Although she felt that the queen was too cruel, she also felt that they deserved it. She thought that once they entered the house, they could bully the queen and act arrogantly, so they died well.

"Xier is still inside."

"Apply medicine to Little Li, she just developed a fever. The injury is in an awkward spot, so the Princess ordered her subordinates to stay and guard while she personally applies the medicine."

Dugu Cheng glanced inside the room. "Later, tell Xi'er to rest assured. This king has something to attend to outside the city."

"My lord, if you ignore what Consort Shu has done, things will only get worse. The princess fears she will truly kill all the other twenty-eight women."

They won't be coming in.

Du Gu Cheng patted Ye Xi's shoulder, "You wait here, I will let Ye Su follow."

Feng Ling rushed out after finishing his work and saw Ye Xi standing at the door. He said calmly, "Keep watch over her tonight, she'll still have a fever."

"Your Highness, the King just returned, he said..."

"Everyone heard, you go take care of Xiao Li, call me if anything happens."

Feng Lingxi, after speaking, took Wan'er back to the room. Wan'er had always been obedient, silent and didn't dare to speak. Her mother was really fierce today; looking at her made Wan'er feel scared.

Feng Lingxi rubbed her temples tiredly. Today's events had gotten her temper up; she hadn't been able to control herself and killed the two concubines. It wasn't because of jealousy, but because she couldn't stand their attitude towards Xiao Li.

Even though Xiaoli took their food, it wasn't to the point where she almost lost her life.

"Wǎn'er, do you think Mama is scary and frightening"

Wan'er stepped forward and hugged Feng Lingxi's neck, kissing her face, "Mother, don't cry, Wan'er hugs you."

Feng Lingxi's tiredness vanished completely because of Wan'er's words. Stroking her hair, Feng Lingxi spoke softly, "Wan'er, mother didn't cry, she was just a little saddened. Xiaoli grew up with me and endured a lot of hardships. Now, seeing her beaten like this because of me, my heart aches."

Huddling Feng'er in his arms, Feng Lingxi added, "Feng'er, remember this: in this world, only the strong are respected. If you don't want to be bullied, you have to work hard to become stronger. Although your mother doesn't know who your biological father is, at least your mother isn't someone who just lets others take advantage of her. When you grow up a bit, your mother will teach you medicine. With medical skills by your side, even if your martial arts are mediocre, it can still protect you."

"Mother, Wan'er has a master and parents, doesn't she" Wan'er tilted her head up. "Master is powerful, and Father is also powerful."

Faced with Wan'er's question, Feng Lingxi's smile widened at the corner of her lips.

Doting and gentle, "Silly girl, even if your father is powerful, he's still your father. And you have your master too, can he always protect you by your side If everyone isn't around you, when you encounter danger, of course you have to find a way to save yourself. Although my medical skills can't be said to be invincible in the world, the combination of medicine and poison techniques allows you to travel the rivers and lakes, self-preservation is still no problem."

Wa'er nodded vaguely, "Mother is really amazing."

"This is all the livelihood that Heaven has bestowed upon our mother."

Feng Lingxi looked at the door, "Your father is probably not coming back tonight. Let's rest early."

Gluglug~~

Wan'er's stomach rumbled, and Feng Lingxi only then realized that neither she nor Wan'er had eaten. It was this late, and they had been so busy that the cook hadn't brought them any food. It seemed that her position as a princess was truly low.

"Want to eat cumin chicken, mom will take you to get some."

Waner nodded, overjoyed, and hurriedly hugged her mother's neck. Feng Lingxi held Waner out, and Ye Xi, seeing Feng Lingxi come out, stepped forward to greet him, "Your Highness, are you going out"

"Wǎn'er is hungry, I'll make her something to eat."

Ye Xi hurriedly said, "Your Highness, this subordinate is guilty. I failed to prepare your meal. This subordinate will go now..."

"I'll handle this. Just watch over Xiaoli and make sure nothing happens to her."

Feng Lingxi ordered, holding Wan'er and went to the kitchen. Thinking of Shangguan Huan and Qiu'er, they came to live here, she didn't know if they had prepared meals for them. It seemed that her good deed was to catch this one.

The next day, Feng Lingxi replaced all the cooks in her mansion. The expelled cooks didn't know what they had done wrong.

"Your Majesty, why did you drive them all out"

The steward came forward on their behalf, inquiring about the matter. The princess had posted notices at the gate seeking maidservants and housekeepers, but she replaced all the staff in the mansion without consulting anyone. With the lord away from home, for her to act this way is simply unprincipled.

"Butler, are you questioning me"

Feng Lingxi watched the steward's face change slightly, and said respectfully, "My lady, please calm down..."

“Since the steward knows I am the Princess Consort, I’m curious, how are all the big and small affairs of this household managed”

"Your Majesty, I do not know where I have fallen short. Please let me know so I can improve."

The steward's words made Feng Lingxi sneer. Looking at the steward's face, it was truly a thing of two faces.

"These days, has my housekeeper taken good care of my three meals a day"

The steward's expression changed slightly, and he hurriedly said, "Your Highness, please calm down. The servants are just following the instructions of Lady Shoutai. Lady Shoutai said not to prepare meals for Your Highness, and the servants have no choice."

Feng Lingxi's cold eyes swept over, and she suddenly smiled.

"Since I am following Empress Dowager Shu's orders, why have I kept you in the mansion"

"Your Highness, this is what the Dowager Empress meant. This humble servant only..."

"I'm just following orders. Butler, do you know who pays the wages of everyone in this household You take my money and work for Concubine Shu, not even giving me a meal! What use are you to me", the third sister wasn't as deeply hidden as she imagined."My lady, forgive my impertinence. I truly don't understand your actions today. Why make such a spectacle against the second miss and anger t...