Chapter 1311: Smoke of War Rises (Part 1)

t's just what you hear on the surface, it's something that can't be taken out."Feng Lingxi looked at Dugu City, her expression full of helplessness.“Everybody in the world knows that the Yao Clan’s tr...Grandma Zhang hadn't been gone for long when Emperor Yuan Zhao received news that Empress Dowager had summoned Prince Yu to the palace. He ordered someone to keep watch on Compassionate Peace Palace and then summoned Feng Aotian into the palace.

The Lu family had been settled in Linxi County for several days now. They were known for their wealth, generosity, and good nature, earning them a reputation among the people of Linxi County. Lu Hao and his wife did not leave Linxi County immediately but stayed for about ten days, frequently visiting the Chen Prince's Mansion. Their expanding businesses in Linxi County contributed to improving the quality of life there.

What pleased the people of Linxi County most was that the Lu family was truly kind to them. They expanded their possessions, allowing them to work in the Lu family's industries. In this way, the people could not only use their crops to earn a living but also work for the Lu family and have another source of income.

Soon after the Lu family moved into Linxi County, a luxurious restaurant comparable to the famous "Yipinxiang" in the capital appeared. This restaurant offered dishes that were strikingly similar to Yipinxiang's specialties, and even the chef was transferred from the Lu family. The taste of the food was unparalleled, not inferior to any other restaurant, and the prices were reasonable. It quickly gained a foothold in Linxi County.

"Your Highness, I have the results of what you asked me to investigate."

Xiaoli returned from outside, slightly out of breath. Feng Lingxi poured her a cup of water as the sweat on her forehead trickled down. Xiaoli thanked her and said, "Feng Yu Xi hasn't left Luoli. These days, I've had people investigate her whereabouts, and she's been mostly around Huangxia Dynasty, but there haven't been any actual actions."

"Near the outskirts of summer"

Isn't that the territory of Huangfu Qingyun Ever since Huangfu Qingyun attacked Wan’er last time, Feng Lingxi and Huangfu Qingyun have had no contact. How could this wind and rain come to the vicinity of Aoxiang Dynasty

Xiao Li nodded, looking at the confusion in the Queen's eyes, "Your Highness, rest assured, I have someone watching Feng Yu Xi, and any situation will be reported immediately."

"Xiao Li, what is Luo Li busy with recently"

The chief did not, however, he often went to Yi Pin Xiang, bringing Li Wu Yan to eat there and nothing else seemed out of the ordinary.

When Feng Lingxi thought of Yipinxiang, she remembered that Lu Nian had asked her to go there last time. Because she didn't want to get too close, she hadn't gone. Now that Luo Li kept appearing at Yipinxiang, she was afraid she would have to go there.

"Go change your clothes, and I'll take you to Yipinxiang later."

Little Li responded and quickly changed her clothes. Then, she followed Feng Lingxi to Yipinxiang.

As usual, Yipinxiang was bustling with customers, just like the one in the capital. It was divided into three floors as always: the first and second floors were for guests, and the third floor was Lu Nian's residence.

Feng Lingxi arrived at the One-Rank Fragrance Pavilion quickly, and Lu Nian knew about it. Seeing Feng Lingxi coming, Lu Nian immediately had someone bring her to the third floor. Looking down from the third floor offered a different kind of charm.

"Sister, you finally decided to come see me. Did the food here tempt your appetite"

Feng Lingxi looked around, "Where are your parents"

They all left, and they will be going back in two days.

Feng Lingxi let out a soft "oh," looking down at the guests below, searching for Luo Li's figure, but she couldn't see them.

“I want to ask you something, have you seen Luo Li and Li Wu Yan”

They are regulars, and they have a private room reserved, number one on the second floor. They come every day to listen to some music and enjoy themselves.

Feng Lingxi looked towards the No. 1 private room on the second floor. He knew how to enjoy himself, hiding in the private room like this. But he couldn't just want to listen to some music here, could he

"Sister, are you looking for him I'll take you to find them."

Lu Nian spoke hastily, but was stopped by Feng Lingxi.

"No need, I'm just here to confirm if you're inside."

Though Lu Nian was curious, he didn't ask too much. Feng Lingxi always disliked him interfering too much in her affairs, so he could only keep his curiosity to himself.

"If you need anything, just let me know."

"Thank you."

Feng Lingxi bowed politely, her eyes falling on Room Number One on the second floor. Luo Li was here. Should she go down and say hello Would he know she was there

"Can he see people coming in from outside from that position"

"Of course, every private room has a good location. These are the special private rooms of our Yi Pin Xiang." Lu Nian finished speaking and curiously looked at Feng Ling Xi's tangled eyes.

"Is there something wrong"

Feng Lingxi shook her head. "No, I was just curious and wanted to ask. I'll go say hello to him first. You busy yourself, thank you."

Lu Nian heard Feng Lingxi calling him "thank you" over and over again, making their relationship feel as distant as strangers. He felt a pang of discomfort in his heart, “Sister, don’t be so distant with me, it makes me very uncomfortable.”

Feng Lingxi nodded, taking Xiao Li down to the second floor. Lu Nian hurriedly followed.

Upon reaching the second-floor private room, Feng Lingxi knocked on the door and said, "Feng Lingxi has something to discuss with the Clan Leader. Would it be convenient"

In the private room, Luo Li's chopsticks froze mid-air as she looked across at Li Wu Yan, "She's here. Do you want to meet her"

"She's looking for you."

Luoli walked over and opened the door, looking at Feng Lingxi standing outside. "Come in and talk," she said.

Feng Lingxi walked in, looked at Li Wuyan, and greeted him with a smile.

"Ah Yan is here too."

"Have a seat."

Lu Nian watched Feng Lingxi and Xiao Li go inside. He didn't step forward to disturb them, but had someone wait at the door, ready to receive their instructions.

"What brings you to see me"

Looking at Feng Lingxi's smile, Luoli didn't have much patience. These days, Feng Lingxi had been investigating his whereabouts and those of Feng Yu Xi. Today, she had even found him here. If he could be happy about this, then he would truly be too merciful.

"The chieftain has been very fond of coming to this teahouse lately."

Who wouldn't like a life of prosperity and peace, with beautiful women, fine wine and delicacies Who among the men in this world wouldn't want that

Luoli's words gave off a feeling of being unrestrained and free-spirited, but Feng Lingxi knew that Luoli wasn't like that.

"I came today to ask the chieftain about one thing, where is Mo Bing recently It's been raining and stormy lately."

Luo Li hooked her lips, holding the wine glass in her hand and taking a sip. "You've been sending people to investigate her whereabouts recently, haven't you So, what, no luck yet"

Feng Lingxi's face stiffened slightly, "Yes, I investigated her, but I still hope the Chieftain tells me."

As your investigation showed, she was active near the Summer Solstice. The Summer Solstice has recently been experiencing a strange illness, something like a plague but not quite. I asked her to help me investigate this.

"Plague"

Feng Lingxi looked at Li Wuyan, "You mean the events that happened in the Huangxia Dynasty..."

Will you aid the Xia Dynasty

Li Wuyan interrupted Feng Lingxi, looking at the shock in her eyes. "Or are you still trying to help Huangfu Qingyun because of him"

"When did this happen, and how bad is the situation there"go and not searched you""When he grabbed me, he wanted to make me his concubine. I thought about escaping right then and there, so I agreed to him, but I asked for an auspicious day and time. He locke...