Chapter 1361: War Clouds Gather

back to the Fourth Prince's Mansion, considering her status as a princess. She let her go back on her own.Feng Lingxi alighted from her carriage and looked at the bustling city. Streets and alleys we...Feng Lingxi was truly disappointed in Zhang You. She slowly closed her eyes, taking a while to calm the emotions churning within her.

Zhang You, if you wanted to marry someone no one would say anything. But why did you do such a thing Spring and Summer are two living lives.

Zhang You raised his head and kowtowed repeatedly to Feng Ling Xi, "Your Highness, I realize now that I am utterly unforgivable. I only beg Your Highness to spare Yue'er, she is just a child, she shouldn't suffer because of me…"

The moon saw such a scene and cried out in fright. Zhang You hurriedly pulled the Moon and said, "Moon, listen to your father, from now on you have to take good care of yourself. Father is sorry for you, he can't stay by your side anymore."

"Dad!"

Yue'er screamed and hugged Zhang You, sobbing uncontrollably. Zhang You's tears flowed freely as he looked at the situation before him. He knew he couldn't live, so he pushed Yue'er to the ground, drew the dagger hidden in his waist, and plunged it fiercely into his chest. Blood splattered everywhere, shocking everyone present.

Feng Lingxi never expected Zhang You would commit suicide. Looking at the fallen Yue'er, she watched as Zhang You collapsed before her, forgetting to cry and fainted in shock.

"Take the child away quickly."

Feng Lingxi ordered herself to check, Zhang You was already dead. This knife was stabbed viciously, with no intention of leaving him any way out.

"Xier, what happened"

Du Gucheng came upon the sound, seeing Zhang You lying in a pool of blood, his face full of astonishment. "What happened"

Zhang You, driven by lust, assaulted Xia Mi's maid, Chun Feng. Xia Ri arrived soon after and witnessed the scene. In the ensuing argument, Zhang You killed both Xia Ri and Chun Feng, disposing of their bodies afterward.

"How could Zhang You do such a thing"

Dugu Cheng was truly shocked. Before this, Xi'er had been staying at the Prince's residence and had always been quite honest. How did she end up like this

Feng Lingxi shook her head, "I never thought this would happen. It's too late to say anything now. He's dead. I don't know what to do with this month."

"What if we just send her away"

Otherwise, this child will grow up under the shadow of such a thing for his whole life and staying by their side might make it hard to guarantee that he won't seek revenge on them when he grows up.

Windling sighed, "Send her away and find her a good place to go. Although Zhang You is dead to atone for her sins, there are still many things that are unclear. These days, we should try to figure out what happened, so that the backyard won't be filled with smoke and haze."

Dugu Cheng responded, watching Feng Ling Xi's face full of exhaustion. He swallowed the words that were about to leave his lips.

Nevermind, I won't tell her. It's best not to worry her.

Feng Ling told someone to take care of Zhang You's body. Upon inquiry, she learned that Chun Feng and Xia Ri hadn't been thrown into the lake by Zhang You. Instead, he had found some people to falsely claim they had fallen into the lake, burying Chun Feng and Xia Ri early on. It had already been several days, and their bodies were likely already decaying.

Feng Lingxi did not tell Tian Xiaomi about Chunfeng Xia Ri's affairs, lest she be heartbroken. Besides, Tian Xiaomi was currently frail and needed to recuperate, so Feng Lingxi entrusted the matter of Zhang You to Dugu City to investigate.

Tian Xiaomi leaned against the headboard, looking at Feng Lingxi handing her the pills, her eyes couldn't hide her sadness.

"Queen, this morning I heard the maidservant say that Chun Feng Xia Ri has had an accident, and it was done by the steward. Is this true"

Feng Lingxi nodded, "I only found out last night. I found several unfamiliar maids in the house yesterday and asked Zhang You about it, only to learn that Chun Feng and Xia Ri had an affair, orchestrated by Zhang You."

Yu did this without any cover-up. When things were exposed, he chose to die as atonement. She didn't expect it either; it was truly a surprise.

Tian Xiaomi's eyes dimmed. "Chun Feng and Xia Ri haven't been here for days. Although I didn't let them come to take care of me, fearing they would get sick, I never expected that indirectly, I caused their deaths."

"Don't blame yourself, this has nothing to do with you."

Feng Lingxi soothed, "I'm also very sad about what happened to them. But you didn't know, that's why they left here. It was none of our expectations that Zhang You would do such a thing."

"This beast!"

Tian Xiaomi's indignant rebuke, however, was met with a fit of violent coughing due to her excessive emotional agitation.

Feng Ling quickly patted her back, soothingly saying, “Don’t get excited, you’re weak now. Du Gu Cheng will investigate this matter and give them an explanation.”

Tian Xiaomi calmed down and looked at Feng Lingxi, "Your Highness, on behalf of them, thank you."

"Don't say anything, this is what I should do. You need to take good care of your health now. As for everything else, leave it to me."

Tian Xiaomi nodded, took the medicine, and fell asleep.

After investigating Zhang You, it was discovered that after leaving the palace in Dugu City, he had started embezzling funds from the palace and bought a house outside the city. Besides spring and summer, two women redeemed from brothels were found living in the house, all being kept by Zhang You.

After Zhang You's death, he was exposed. When Dugu City investigated further, he discovered that Zhang You had embezzled tens of thousands of taels of silver during his time as steward in the Chen Wangfu. In addition, wealthy merchants in the county town had bribed him with silver, totaling tens of thousands of taels. He didn't know this before, but it turned out that Zhang You, the steward of the Chen Wangfu, was so influential.

Besides, Zhang You also sold the news of Chen Wangfu in private. It can be said that everything is unforgivable.

Dugu City investigated Zhang You's crimes thoroughly, recovered them according to the law, and checked all relevant personnel. Upon investigation, they discovered just how heinous Zhang You truly was.

"My Lord, Hua Yun, the young master sent by the imperial court, requests an audience."

The guard stepped forward to report that, due to the housekeeper Zhang You's matter, this Young Master Huayun hadn't visited as scheduled these two days. Instead, he came two days later. Only then did Dugu City remember his appointment with this Young Master Huayun.

"Let him in."

Dugu Cheng put away the file, and Nan Gong Huayun walked in with his guards. "Nan Gong Huayun pays respects to His Highness, the Prince of Chen."

Please sit, Mister Hua Yun.

After Nán Gōng Huá Yún took his seat, Dúgū chéng had someone bring him tea. Looking at the two guards beside him, Dúgū chéng spoke, "These past two days, the affairs of the mansion have been delayed, and I apologize for the inconvenience caused to Master Huá Yún."

"The prince didn't specify which words he found offensive. This time, Huayun was ordered to come from the capital to visit the prince. A few days ago, he even clashed with the prince. Today, Huayun came here specifically to apologize."

Having finished speaking, Nangong Huayun apologized to Dugu City. A guard on the side stepped forward holding two boxes and placed them down.

"This is a small token of my appreciation, Your Highness. I hope you will accept it."

Du Gucheng glanced at him, then quickly averted his eyes. "Since Young Master Huayun is here on Imperial orders, he is a distinguished guest of high status. I wonder what the Emperor intends by bringing Young Master Huayun to Xixian this time"

It's a matter concerning King Feng. The Emperor sent Hua Yun to assist Prince Chen, hoping to find King Feng as soon as possible.

Dugu Cheng's eyes were filled with confusion, "Young Master Hua Yun, why is the Emperor so eager to find King Feng This king has been searching for several months, with all leads gone. The investigation is truly difficult." that mean I feel uncomfortable"Li Nian looked at Feng Lingxi, "Seeing you so hard-working, I feel sorry for you.""Don't talk nonsense, I'm not messing around with you.""Alright, alright, I won't joke...