Feng Lingxi's words were simple, but it was a pity for this Luo side concubine.

When Dugu City returned to his room, he saw Feng Lingxi making sachets and walked over curiously.

"Xi'er, you seem to be researching this every day these days. What use is it?"

Feng Lingxi offered him a sachet, "Smell this."

Dugu Cheng took the object, bringing it to his nose and sniffing. “There's a faint floral scent mixed with a hint of medicine.”

"Listen carefully."

Dugu Cheng looked at Feng Ling Xi's curious eyes, sniffed, "This wisp of medicinal fragrance does have a refreshing effect."

"Isn't that comfortable?"

Dugu City nodded, took it and sniffed it. Feng Lingxi handed the sachet to him, "This is prepared for you guys. Wear it on your body. After a long time, it can remove the smell of others' confusion."

“Do you mean that person should also bring something?”

"Otherwise, if your identity is discovered, it won't be good."

Dugu City suddenly realized, "Xier thought carefully. This Luo Side concubine is indeed clever. Dealing with details is the real thing."

"These days, I've had the kitchen make her some nourishing soups so she can replenish herself properly."

Feng Lingxi smiled, "At this rate, I'm afraid her body won't be able to hold up."

Even Lady Luo wouldn't be able to handle it, let alone that person.

It's gotta make people feel loved, otherwise how could they act so spoiled.

Feng Lingxi looked at Dugu City, "Later I want to go see my mother, would you like to go with me?"

"Aren't you arguing with Wan'er? What are you doing at your mother's?"

When it came to mentioning Wan'er, Feng Lingxi's eyes dimmed. This daughter was truly extraordinary. Logically speaking, a one-year-old child couldn't be that clever, let alone play along like this, but her Wan'er managed to do just that.

Go take a look.

“Then I’ll go with you.”

Dugu Cheng knew that Xi'er cared about Wan'er in her heart, but the attitude this daughter had towards Xi'er was truly perplexing to him.

"Xi'er, do you think Wan'er will be like you, all..."

"It's possible, or maybe she's just naturally that smart." Feng Lingxi pondered for a moment, "I'll find an opportunity to test it out."

In the courtyard, Wan’er and her nanny were playing happily. Shutai, seated under a tree, basked in the sun watching them, her smile wide with delight. Every day she spent with her granddaughter, these days were truly blissful.

Even the newly arrived concubine, Luo, didn't say a word.

"Taifei, Luo Side Concubine requests an audience."

"It's been several days since you married into the family, how can you bear to come see me?" Shu Taifei's voice carried a hint of displeasure. Zhao Mamā, who was serving her, smiled and said, "Old slave heard that the Princess said she wouldn't allow her to pay her respects."

Then what is she doing here? She's gone.

The Imperial Noble Consort declined without a word.

"Grandmother Zhao laughed awkwardly, "Empress Dowager, I think it's best to see for ourselves. After all, she is now the Wangye's person. I heard that these days, the Wangye dotes on her solely. These nights, he goes to her every night. The kitchen has been preparing nourishing soups just for her. Perhaps she already has the Wangye's child in her belly."

Upon hearing this, Shu Taifei's brows furrowed slightly.

"Is that so?"

This Xia'er and Cheng'er are up to something again, haven't we had a few peaceful days? They're stirring up trouble yet again.

"The old slave does not dare to lie."

Shutai Fei raised an eyebrow, "Speaking of which, Xier and Cheng'er haven't come to see me in a while."

I heard the Princess has been busy with the issue of concubines lately.

"Bring someone over here and have the nursemaid take Wan'er down." Don't let this Luo concubine see Wan'er, after all, this woman is not a kind person.

The Consort Luo arrived with Xiaoju, and the Noble Consort Shu was delighted to see them. Of course, it was a good thing.

"I pay my respects to Mother Empress."

"This concubine can only be called by the legitimate wife. You need to know this rule, you have to call her Empress Dowager."

The smile on the Consort Luo's face froze, and she quickly apologized, "This concubine will remember the Empress Dowager's teachings."

"Imperial Noble Consort, I am not your concubine, but a lowly maidservant."

<<< Grandmother Zhao is such a smart woman, naturally she treats those the Empress Dowager dislikes differently. Furthermore, she's just a concubine, what qualifications does she have to call Consort Shu "Mother"?

The concubine of the Luo family’s face paled, her fists clenched tightly, forcing a smile.

"The lowly concubine remembers."

"Tell me, why only come to pay respects today?" The Empress Dowager's words came out as soon as she opened her mouth. Luo Side Consort hurriedly knelt down, "Empress Dowager, please be merciful, the humble concubine did not want to come, it was my elder sister who ordered me, saying that the Empress Dowager dislikes being disturbed, so I didn't come to pay respects."

The Imperial Noble Consort Shu looked at Luo Side Consort's flustered appearance with a cold glance, "Since Xi’er said it wasn't necessary to come, why are you here today."

"Because..."

The Consort Luo's face was deathly pale. She thought the Empress Dowager would be furious with Xi's actions, but unexpectedly, she blamed her instead.

"Mother, it's because both the son and Xi'er have come."

Du Gucheng's voice sounded just right, Luo Sidefei's eyes flickered with a mist, watching Du Gucheng walk towards her, tears swirling in her eyes.

"This servant greets the Lord and Lady."

On the side of the palace, Luo Feifei bowed deeply. Her tear-filled eyes made Feng Lingxi frown, "Mother concubine, did you scold Luo Feifei?"

When the Noble Consort Shu heard Feng Lingxi's words, she frowned and looked at Luo Side Concubine, "When did I ever scold her?"

"Then what about the tears in her eyes?"

Wind Ling Xi's words made Luo Side Concubine's face even more unsightly. She hastily explained with a smile, "Sister misunderstood, it's just that my younger sister was too happy to see His Royal Highness and cried out of joy."

"What's there to cry about? People who don't know would think your mother has been bullying you."

Wind Ling Xi finished speaking and walked before Empress Dowager Shu, “Empress Dowager, please don’t scold Luo side consort, this Manor's prosperity of branches all rely on her.”

"Mother, when did you scold her? You child, how can you speak like that."

The imperial concubine Shu cooperated with Feng Lingxi to act, the two singing and harmonizing. This Luo side concubine bit her lip, even the grievance could only be swallowed down.

"Shell, why did you come to greet your mother? Didn't I say you didn't need to visit me?"

Dugu Cheng's tone was gentle as he reached out and supported Luo Side Consort, soothingly saying, "In the future, don't come to Mother Empress here. She dislikes me taking a side consort, and she will definitely have harsh words for you."

"No...no, Taifei is very kind to me."

The concubine quickly explained, "I'm fine, I'll take my leave first."

Since you're here, let's go together.

Feng Lingxi looked at Dugu City's appearance of pitying and cherishing jade, her eyes turned cold. Dugu City felt Xi'er's displeasure and said with a stiff scalp, "It's time for lunch, let's have lunch together and go back."

"That's not quite right, is it?" Luo side concubine was delighted in her heart, but she put on a look of innocence, "With the Empress Dowager and elder sister present, this lowly concubine..."

"What's this, since entering the household, we are all family. Mother concubine, don't you think so?"

Feng Lingxi held onto Empress Shu's arm. Empress Shu truly disliked this Luo side concubine. Her coquettish demeanor was infuriating, making it impossible for her to like her.

You all already agreed, so what are you asking me to do.

Shu Taifei's displeasure once again caused Luo Side Concubine's face to pale. She clenched her fingers, her weak and helpless appearance eliciting pity.