Chapter 256: Seizing Power 10

ut their best treasures to please the Empress. The ladies were even more dazzling, each one adorned in elaborate finery. It was said to be the Empress's birthday banquet, but those who didn't know bet..."Arsenic, don't be afraid, I'll be fine."

Feng Ling comforted her, looking at the wound on her arm, "Let me bandage your wound first. After you're better, we can leave together..."

Arsenic angrily flung her hand away and shouted at her, "At this time, what else do you want Feng Lingxi, leave quickly! They came for you this time, they will never stop until they kill you. Listen to me, get out of here, go!"

Feng Lingxi watched her excited expression and took out a golden needle from her sleeve, piercing it in. The arsenic made her faint. Feng Lingxi supported her to lie down, bandaged her wound, and Xiao Li entered with water, watching the princess being treated for her wounds and walked up to help.

"My Queen, is the arsenic alright"

“The arm injury is a bit more serious, the rest are just minor abrasions, they'll be fine with some rest.”

Feng Lingxi finished treating the wounds and let out a soft sigh, "Such a good body is now covered in scars, it's heartbreaking to look at."

Xiao Li grabbed the princess's arm, fell silent for a moment and said, "Just now, the maidservant heard the conversation between Bi Xiang and the princess. The maidservant also thinks that Bi Xiang is right. Since the Sixth Prince came for the princess, given our current situation, we are not their opponents at all. Princess, it's better to escape and make other plans."

"Do you think escaping will save you" Feng Lingxi retorted, her calm expression left Xiao Li speechless. She hadn't seen the Princess like this in a long time, or perhaps it was when she first followed the Princess into the Prince's Manor.

At that time, the princess astounded her. It was then that she realized just how intelligent the princess truly was.

“Whether it’s the soldiers of the Galo kingdom or Dugu Xiu’s army, if I escape from Linxi County, I won’t be able to escape at all. By staying here, I still have a sliver of hope. With gunpowder and Jiangzi’s help, there might be a chance to fight back. When Dugu City's reinforcements return.”

Feng Lingxi wrung the towel in her hand, wiping the sweat from her brow.

"Xiao Li, if you're afraid, just go."

Xiaoli thumped to her knees, hurriedly saying, “Your Highness, I’m not afraid, just worried that something might happen to you. I wouldn't want to disappoint Madam's instructions. I can’t let anything happen to you.”

Feng Lingxi helped Xiaoli up. "Don't worry, I've made all the arrangements. We'll meet any challenge head-on. We always find a way."

Little Li looked at the fatigue in the Queen's eyes, becoming even more worried. Should she really make the Queen go on a dangerous adventure

"My Lady, there is something I wish to say to you."

"What's up"

Feng Lingxi looked at Xiaoli, seeing her conflicted expression, and smiled, saying, "Just say what's on your mind, I don't have so many formalities."

"Your Highness, there's something this servant dares to ask you. Is the real Zi Xing actually in your possession"

"Why suddenly ask this"

When Feng Lingxi mentioned Zi Xing, her brows furrowed, clearly displeased that those around her were concerned about Zi Xing.

"I hope that, no matter where or when, you always carry the true Purple Star with you. Perhaps one day, it might save your life."

Feng Lingxi looked at Xiao Li with disbelief, “What you’re saying is so far-fetched. It’s just a stone, isn’t it Could it really bring someone back to life”

"It's either this or that."

Before Xiao Li could finish her words, Sun the deputy general's voice came from outside. Feng Ling Xi glanced at the arsenic behind her and instructed, "Xiao Li, take care of Arsenic, I'll be right back."

"Deputy General Sun, what is the matter"

Feng Lingxi came out and asked. Sun, the deputy general, glanced at the room and hurried forward to whisper, "Your Highness, we've discovered that the Sixth Prince's army is thirty miles outside of Galuo Kingdom's main force, approximately three hundred thousand soldiers."

"Quite a crowd has gathered. I never expected my life, Feng Ling Xi's, to be worth so much."

Feng Lingxi let out a cold snort, "Is there any news from the Prince Where can we find out"

"I haven't received any news from the Prince yet. Right now, I'm most worried that the Sixth Prince will intercept him on his way back. If that happens, and Galoro Kingdom attacks, we won't be able to hold out."

Feng Lingxi raised her hand, “It’s not as serious as you think. Since Galo Kingdom was defeated by Dugu Xiu, they definitely won’t join forces with him to deal with me. In that case, we still have a chance of winning.”

"Your Highness, aren't you wanting to team up with the Gallo Nation to deal with the Sixth Prince This absolutely cannot be done. The Gallo Nation is our enemy, we can't cooperate with the enemy forces. As long as the Prince is here, he wouldn't allow it."

Feng Lingxi glanced at Sun, the deputy general, with a cold eye, "General Sun is overthinking it. An alliance with Gallo Nation is impossible, but we can find ways to worsen the conflict between Gallo Nation and Dugu Xiu. I believe that after being defeated by Dugu Xiu, Gallo Nation will definitely be resentful. If they know that Dugu Xiu wants to reap the benefits of a situation without participating in the fighting, do you think they would agree"

Feng Ling Xi's words made Sun the Deputy General's eyes light up, but they soon dimmed again.

"Your Highness, if the Kingdom of Gallo doesn't make a move, then neither will the Sixth Prince. They both know better than to strike first."

"Wouldn't that be better"

Feng Lingxi shrugged and glanced forward, "We have more time to wait for the prince's return."

General Sun understood the meaning of the princess and hurriedly said, "The general will follow the princess's arrangements."

"Go check the gunpowder storehouse, ammunition production must not be halted. And make sure all those kites you've been preparing are ready too. If I'm wrong about everything, we'll have to go to war, and these things will be crucial."

Sun's deputy general hurried to follow Feng Ling Xi's steps. A figure emerged from the shadows, watching Feng Ling Xi's departing back with a glimmer in their eyes, which vanished quickly.

Feng Lingxi, after checking the ammunition depot, went to the front line at the mountain valley. Seeing General Zhang leading his soldiers on patrol, she asked, "How is the situation Any movement"

"The Gallo national army suddenly retreated ten li, and it is unknown what their intentions are. The last general has already sent people to investigate. Once there is news, I will inform the Princess immediately."

"Retreating ten miles, this way, Dugu Xiu will definitely not come forward. This gives us time."

This still wouldn't work, though. Without Du Gu Cheng here, even if she wanted to do something, her abilities weren't enough to convince the soldiers. Furthermore, any solution was risky, and she didn't dare act recklessly for fear of causing trouble.

"General Zhang, keep an eye on things. Most importantly, focus on Dugu Xiu's side. With the Galo nation retreating, Dugu Xiu must be getting anxious."

Feng Lingxi curled her lips and let out a cold smile. She wanted to kill her, but it wouldn't be that easy.

"The subordinate shall obey."

General Zhang hurriedly ordered his soldiers to continue keeping watch. Looking at the smirk on the princess's lips, he felt like he was seeing the lord.

As expected of the princess chosen by the king, her calm demeanor is truly like that of the king himself.

"Your Highness, may I ask the Princess one more question"

Feng Lingxi raised her hand, “General Zhang, please speak.”

General Zhang took out the map and handed it to her, "The kite that Her Royal Highness designed is well-known to all of us soldiers. Although Your Highness is a woman, you are in no way inferior. You are incredibly brave. I want to know, does Your Highness have any plans to fight back"he Queen.""Why can't we say, this is no small matter..."Xiao Li and Ye Xi's quarreling voices came over. Feng Lingxi turned around, watching the two approach, accompanied by physical actions. Xiao Li...