Chapter 1316: War Clouds Gather

y Otherwise, I'll run it for you.""No."Dugu City refused without hesitation, "It's too dangerous, this king won't allow you to take risks.""Let's go in a few days."Feng Lingxi spoke, and Dugu City rea..."Some time ago, my mother suddenly found me and met with me. When I just returned from the capital, I asked her about my biological father, and she angrily scolded me, telling me not to acknowledge him and that if I did, I should not recognize her as my mother. I promised my mother, but the Lu family has been wanting to recognize me all along, so it's a stalemate. Moreover, they have shown great kindness by distributing rice to the people. As the master of Linxi County, together with Dugu City, we couldn't refuse their visit."

Feng Aotian heard this, his expression was quite complicated.

That man still came to her door. At this moment, the resentment that had been buried in his heart for over a decade surged up, wishing to have a showdown with him, to question why he abandoned their mother and daughter all those years ago. If it weren't for him, he wouldn't have made such a mess of his life.

“I don't want to acknowledge it, but the Lu family insists on acknowledging it. Naturally, I have to move around more frequently. Moreover, the common people of Linxi County have no idea about my relationship with them. I don't want to expose it, so I can only let them come visit. To outsiders, it looks like I'm just moving around.”

Feng Aotian looked at Feng Lingxi, "Really don't want to recognize them"

"If it were you, would you go against my mother's wishes"

"This Lu family is said to be wealthy and influential. If you acknowledge them, it could be very beneficial for you."

Feng Lingxi stared directly at Feng Aotien with her eyes, observing his probing tone.

“As the Saintess of the Yao Clan, I have wealth and power. Moreover, I am married to the Prince Chen of the Yuan Dynasty, and I have a daughter. What else could I possibly need They are my greatest help. This Lu family, they simply gave me life and haven't contributed anything more.”

Feng Ling Xi's words made Feng Ao Tian's expression much better.

Seeing Feng Lingxi so dissatisfied with this Lu, my mood felt much better.

"You can think of it this way, your mother knows, she'll be very disappointed. She still loves your biological father."

"Love deep, hate sharp, mother should have started with a cold heart before marrying into the General's Mansion. You know this better than anyone, she hates the Lu family or loves them You need not me to say it, you know best in your heart."

Feng Aotien didn't respond. He knew very well why Yao Wan'ying had married him in the first place—because the Lu family had broken her heart. He treated her well and was willing to take care of her, so she chose to marry him.

"Your mother is also unfortunate."

Feng Aotian didn't speak for a while before he finally said, "They all found us here. You really don't recognize them"

Feng Lingxi met Feng Aotian's gaze and questioned, "If I wanted to acknowledge him, I would have done so long ago. I wouldn't have allowed them to keep searching for me and even spread the news to the capital."

"Shall I truthfully report to the Emperor" Feng Aotian looked at Feng Lingxi, "If you want me to keep it a secret, I will."

"Whatever General Zhen Guo says, I've only told him the reason for my dealings with the Chen Wangfu and the Lu family. As for how he reports it, that's your business, and I have no right to interfere."

Feng Lingxi looked at Dugu City, saw him nod, Feng Lingxi held the tea and took a sip.

The Zhen Guo General asked if there was anything else they wanted to ask, and that they would all cooperate in making things clear. After all, it wasn't easy for them either.

Feng Aotien's body stiffened slightly. This sentence instantly dispelled the flicker of hesitation in Feng Aotien's heart. He looked at Feng Lingxi and nodded.

"Since you're all so agreeable, I might as well be upfront with you."

Feng Lingxi and Dugu Cheng looked at each other, "General Zhen Guo, please speak."

"That's right, Your Majesty sent me here for two reasons. First, to investigate the truth about your dealings with the Lu family. Second, to investigate the origins of the Lu family. Since you told me that the head of the Lu family is your biological father, do you know what country he's from and what he does"

"The ancients were engaged in commerce."

Feng Lingxi looked at Feng Aotien without any hesitation.

“Western Ancient Country”

Feng Aotian was clearly taken aback, looking at Feng Lingxi's serious eyes, filled with confusion, "Are you sure they are really from the Xi Gu nation"

"He told us this, so General ZhenGuo should report back truthfully."

Feng Aotien hurriedly raised his hand, his eyes showing surprise and panic. How could it be the Xigu Kingdom He thought it was a martial artist, but he didn't expect it to be someone from the Xigu Kingdom. Moreover, according to the investigation, the Lu family was wealthy and powerful in the Xigu Kingdom. If they really provoked them, I'm afraid the Xigu Kingdom would not agree.

It seems like we need to think this through carefully. We can't afford to go to war with the Xi Gu Kingdom. The current Yuan Dynasty simply doesn't have the capacity to fight them. We would be outmatched in terms of military strength, let alone finances.

"What kind of business did this Lu family engage in in Xigu Kingdom"

"I didn't ask, I didn't intend to reconcile with them, and so I didn't ask that much. These are things that only Dugu City would know if he asked them."

Feng Lingxi's eyes held a hint of displeasure. She was increasingly annoyed by Feng Aotiān's constant questioning about the Lu family. Although she knew it was the emperor's order, his relentless inquiries were truly irritating.

Dugu Cheng, seeing Feng Lingxi mention himself, replied on her behalf, "Xi'er is very dissatisfied with the people of the Lu family, so she is unwilling to speak to them. Therefore, you ask these questions, Xi'er becomes a little irritable."

Feng Aotian saw the impatience in Feng Lingxi's eyes, and then said, "I am also acting on orders, I've put you in a difficult position."

Feng Lingxi hummed in response, but her mood was noticeably less cheerful than before.

"Xier, this general has been quite kind to us so far. If we don't investigate this matter thoroughly, he won't be able to return and report to the Emperor. If it were someone else, they probably wouldn't be so accommodating."

Feng Aotian raised his hand, "King Chen, your words are serious. This time I came here by order of the Emperor to investigate the matter thoroughly and prevent officials from impeaching you for colluding with merchants. The Lu family is not from the Great Yuan Dynasty. The Emperor suspects this and hopes you understand."

It stands to reason.

獨孤城 held Feng Lingxi's hand, "It's just that Xier hasn't rested well for several days because of the Lu family coming to recognize her, and coupled with today's events, that's why she's like this."

Feng Lingxi cooperated with Dugu Cheng. She knew that Feng Aotien came this time to investigate the Lu family and her affairs. Now it seems that not only is he investigating whether the Lu family and they colluded, plotting rebellion against the country, but more importantly, he wants to know the origins of the Lu family.

She knew the Lu family were merchants from Xigu Kingdom. As for whether they had any other identities in Xigu Kingdom, she didn't know.

After all, she truly had no intention of reconciling with the Lu family. What they did and their background held no significance to her.

"Anyone would think that way. That's all for today. Tomorrow, please trouble the Princess of Chen by having people from the Lu family come to the mansion. According to the Emperor's wishes, we need to register them, so I can return and report."

Feng Lingxi clenched her fists. Was this Feng Aotien really investigating the Lu family, or was he just looking for an excuse to take advantage of them To attack the Lu family

"This king will notify the Lu family and inform them of this investigation, cooperating with General Zhen Guo's inquiry."aments, Feng Ling Xi frowned, "Imperial Concubine Xi, what do you mean by this""This concubine just received news that your wedding day with the Fourth Prince has been set, right on the eighth day of...