Chapter 334: Seizing Power 89

was after all the princess of the Aohua Dynasty. This Prince Huangfu Ying had always treasured her like a precious jewel, keeping her hidden away. If not for this marriage proposal, she wouldn't even...Huangfu Qingyun's voice was a little excited, "Dugu City, if you are afraid, I will go and help myself."

"Xier, she can keep it."

Dugu Cheng looked at Huangfu Qingyun, his eyes filled with conviction, "I believe in Xi'er, she will definitely be able to hold on and wait for our reinforcements."

He certainly hadn't forgotten the explosives and various strategies Xi'er had devised when she was in Linxi County. Had they not hesitated to attack back then, Xi'er's name would have surely spread throughout the world by now.

"Are you joking You left her with only 300,000 troops in Linxi County. She's just a woman with no experience in warfare, and there's no guarantee the soldiers of Linxi County will obey her orders. How can you be so sure that Xier can hold the fort Her father is a general who has fought alongside you for over ten years!"

Huangfu Qingyun chided Dugu City's confidence, how could he let Xi'er do what even a man couldn't

"Huangfu Qingyun, the Xi'er you know and the Xi'er I know are not the same person. The Xi'er I know is in no way inferior to me in ability, she is even more powerful than me. Moreover, I firmly believe that Xi'er can not only hold her ground, but also win against her father."

Dugu City's confidence made Huangfu Qingyun feel that he was hopeless, truly wondering how he managed to say such a thing.

When Dugu Cheng saw him angry, a smile spread across his lips.

"Huangfu Qingyun, let's make another bet. I bet that without us, Xi'er can defend Lixi County. I believe she can. If I lose, I'll agree to one of your requests. If you lose, you'll also agree to one condition of mine. How about it"

Huángfǔ Qīngyún looked at Dúgūchéng's smile in his eyes and snorted coldly, "What time is it, who has the time to gamble with you I'm leaving now to support Xī'ěr..."

"You don't believe Xi'er."

Huangfu Qingyun stopped in his tracks, turned to look at Dugu City, and said, "Let's gamble. If you lose, don't blame me for taking Xier away."

Dugu Cheng smiled faintly, his confident eyes causing Huangfu Qingyun to frown. Could it be that Xi'er truly possessed such abilities

After a day of rest, Huangpu Qingyun and Dugu Cheng's massive army trekked over mountains and rivers to reinforce Linxi County. Meanwhile, in Linxi County, there was no sign of warfare. Feng Lingxi and the generals arranged their troops according to the previously agreed-upon plan.

Feng Aotiān's army camped fifty miles outside, with no intention of attacking.

"General Feng, when are we going to attack Linxi County If we drag this on any longer, the emperor will blame us both. We won't be able to explain ourselves."

Feng Aotian looked at the people sent by Empress Dowager with great displeasure.

"It remains unclear who the soldiers guarding the city are. To rashly send troops is a major taboo in warfare."

"General Wind, this city is guarded by your daughter, Feng Lingxi. I've heard she returned to Linxi County yesterday and is waiting for you, her father, to personally lead an army against her."

Feng Aotien naturally knew that Xi'er was defending the city, and it was precisely because of this that he hesitated to attack. After all, Xi'er was his daughter. He owed her mother so much, and now there was only this bloodline left. If he even killed Xi'er, he wouldn't be able to live with himself for the rest of his life.

"Wind General, you wouldn't dare to attack Feng Lingxi, would you Don't forget, now you and she are each the master of your own destiny. If you don't kill her, she will kill you. Wind Aotian, you must think this through."

Feng Aotian looked at Liu, the official sent by the Empress Dowager, his tone displeased. "Liu, the Empress Dowager sent you to assist this General, but she didn't send you here to command this General in battle. Don't forget, when it comes to military campaigns, this General is the expert. I know better than you when to deploy troops and when not to."

"General Feng, what do you mean by that This official was sent by the Empress Dowager to supervise General Feng's battle. General Feng, is this because Feng Lingxi is your daughter, that you don't want to kill her and are plotting to defect with her"

"Grand Elder Liu, your words are too harsh. When did this general ever say that he wouldn't send troops You are unjustly accusing this general. Even if this general goes to war and wins, you will still slander him. By the time it reaches the Empress Dowager's ears, this general's accomplishments will likely be stolen by your false accusations."

Wind Aotian's words caused Liu's face to change slightly. He hurriedly smiled and said, "General Wind, what you said is... this official is just following orders. If there are any inappropriate remarks, please forgive me, General Wind. You should also know that the Empress Dowager favors you greatly, and you are a relative of the emperor. How dare this official frame you"

Feng Aotien let out a cold snort, his expression displeased.

Although Mr. Liu was very unhappy, he dared not speak up.

"General Liu, do you know that although Feng Lingxi is the general's daughter, she has changed drastically after recovering from a serious illness She is someone who can even capture the attention of the Fourth Prince. How could she be so easily bullied"

When Lord Liu heard Feng Aotiān's words, he thought of how the empress dowager had sent so many people to kill Feng Lingxi but none had succeeded. Hearing Feng Aotiān say this, he was even more shocked and broke out in a cold sweat.

How could he have not thought of this Feng Lingxi was indeed different from others.

"Does General Feng have any strategies We can't just sit here and waste time like this. What if Dugu City returns Then this battle will be even harder to win."

Feng Aotien glanced at Liu DaRen, “After all, she is also this general’s daughter. This general will personally go to Linxi County tomorrow and give her a chance.”

"Wind General, this is too dangerous. What if Feng Lingxi catches you Then what will happen"

"If it truly comes to this, General Liu, please lead your troops. Don't worry about my life."

Feng Aotien finished speaking and dismissed Liu DaRen. He had heard that in addition to Xi'er, there was also a woman who returned with her this time. The scout's report said that the woman had a very close relationship with Xi'er, and the two looked quite similar. Feng Aotien just wanted to confirm whether that woman was Wan Ying.

The next morning, Feng Lingxi heard from the front line that Feng Aotian had come alone to negotiate. Feng Lingxi didn't want to see him, but Yao WanYing agreed.

"Mother, are you really going to meet him"

Yao Wanying looked at Xi'er's worried eyes and comforted her, "Xi'er don't be afraid, Mother has long since died of heart, she doesn't have any thoughts about him anymore. It's just that he came, my mother is worried that he might have ulterior motives, so she let me see him to avoid any trouble for you."

"Mother, then you're not worried about yourself"

Feng Lingxi tightened her fists, "He hasn't treated me as his daughter for a long time, Mother. Don't hold out hope anymore."

Yao Wan'ying patted her back, soothingly said, "It is precisely because of this that mother wants to see him. He probably never expected I was still alive. Seeing me, he might remember the past and stop attacking the city. If he truly came with malicious intent, mother will kill him with her own hands."

Feng Lingxi was about to say something else when Yao Wan'ying interrupted her.

"Xier, wait here for me obediently. Mother will go and see him."

Seeing her mother leave, Feng Lingxi hurriedly instructed Xiaoli, “Quickly follow after her and make sure to hear the entire conversation between your mother and him. I'm going out for a bit.”

"Your Highness, where are you going"

Xiaoli saw the princess putting on men's clothing and hurriedly chased after her to ask. requests.”"The Empress Dowager has gone mad, what if Feng Lingxi takes this opportunity to attack us Did Father agree to it"Feng Aotian looked at his son, his eyes filled with helplessness."At first,...