Chapter 1322: Sparks of War Begin

Seeing that she remained silent, Empress Cen frowned slightly, "What is it You don't want to"Feng Ling Xi came to her senses and hurriedly shook her head. "Empress Dowager, Yao Hua was just frightened...The atmosphere in the dining hall became oppressive, and no one spoke a word.

Dugu Cheng watched them in this state, several times wanting to bring the topic up, but still held back.

"Xier, this time we came, causing much trouble, I hope you and the Prince Chen will understand."

After the meal, Lady Lu and Lu Hao bid farewell. As they reached the gate of the Prince's Mansion, they spoke to Feng Lingxi and Dugu City, nodding to Feng Aotien. “General Zhen Guo need not worry,” Lady Lu said. “We will leave in two days and will not cause any trouble for you.”

"Madam Lu, your words are serious. I am here by imperial decree and hope that both Madam Lu and Master Lu will understand. As an official carrying out my duty, I have no choice but to act accordingly. If I have offended you in any way, please forgive me."

Feng Aotian greeted politely, he didn't want to make enemies with Mrs. Lu because of this incident, nor did he want to offend the royal relatives of Xigu Kingdom. Besides, they were leaving soon, and there was nothing else to say.

"Lady Lu, Master Lu, this time I came, my hospitality is inadequate, I apologize."

Dugu Cheng opened his mouth, looking at Feng Lingxi who remained silent beside him. He didn't say much either. Xi'er truly had strong opinions about Lu Hao. Adding to that was the argument between Lu Hao and Feng Aotian, which worsened Xi'er's mood. If it weren't for Mrs. Lu, Xi'er probably would have given them the boot already.

"The Crown Prince needn't apologize. We are also sorry for the trouble we caused this time. We didn't say goodbye when we left, so let us part ways here." Madam Lu spoke, looking at Feng Lingxi, "Xi’er, you must take good care of yourself. If there is a chance to meet again in the future, I still hope that you can spend more time talking with me."

"Okay."

Feng Lingxi's attitude softened, and she was friendly to Lu Fu.

As for Lu Hao, seeing Feng Lingxi being so friendly to his own wife, he just wanted to speak up, but then he saw Feng Lingxi looking away. This made him swallow the words that were about to come out.

Mrs. Lu saw it with her own eyes, this Feng Lingxi's dissatisfaction towards Lu Hao was also evident. Thinking about it, this time coming here, Lu Hao had already owed their mother and daughter too much, and brought them so much trouble, it wouldn't be strange if her attitude wasn't good.

Feng Aotien looked at Feng Lingxi's attitude towards Lu Hao. He should have been happy, but he couldn't be happy at all.

Lu Hao felt rather pitiful in this situation. Every time he thought of his two sons who were lost and alone, his heart ached beyond measure.

"Xi'er, even though he is your biological father, let him finish his words. Who knows when we'll meet again after this separation"

Feng Lingxi heard Feng Aotiān's words, a struggle flashed in her eyes, which quickly disappeared.

"There's nothing left to say between us."

Feng Lingxi finished speaking and made a gesture inviting them forward.

"Take care of yourself. We're leaving." Lu Hao felt a tightness in his chest. He wasn't even given the chance to say goodbye. Was Xi'er truly disappointed in him

I just hope she can live a good life. If I have the chance in the future, I'd still like to say a few words to her.

Feng Lingxi nodded without a sound.

Lu Hao's face paled even further from the cold indifference. He walked towards the carriage, climbed in, and glanced back at Feng Lingxi. She remained unmoved, her expression still as cold as ice, showing not a hint of reluctance.

"Let's go, don't waste time." Lady Lu spoke, glancing at Feng Lingxi. This child, she had truly suffered for her.

After Lu Hao got into the carriage, he cast one last glance at Feng Ling Xi, lowered the curtain, and his eyes welled up involuntarily.

"Why are you, a big man, crying"

As soon as Mrs. Lu sat down, she saw her son Lu Hao's moist eyes and said, "I didn't realize that Xi'er was doing all this for us"

"For our own good"

Lu Hao raised his eyes, the dampness in his eye sockets causing Madam Lu to glare at him. "You're not usually such a clueless person, how could you be so blind this time Don't you remember what Feng Aotien came here for He came to find leverage against Xi'er and Prince Chen. If Xi'er acts like we are close, aren't you harming them, and us as well"

Lu Hao suddenly understood what his wife said.

"Oh, I see. It seems I was overthinking things."

"You really are something else. This Xi'er and Prince Chen live in constant fear, if she doesn't do this, they will harm themselves and us."

Madam Lu was indeed observant. During this time, she observed that although Feng Lingxi was tough-mouthed and claimed not to recognize them, she could see that Feng Lingxi still yearned for her family. Although she wasn't particularly kind to them, she had always been respectful. That was enough.

"My wife makes perfect sense. I must have been overthinking things."

Lu Hao's face was filled with guilt. He had just been upset about this, and it turned out to be because he hadn't been able to figure it out himself.

"Don't think about it too much, I gave my jade pendant to Xi'er, and she accepted it. From now on, if she really needs help, she will naturally take the jade pendant to the border to call for reinforcements. We should go back too."

When Lu's wife got to this point, her eyes held a hint of reluctance, but also helplessness.

"My lady, this time I came again but still couldn't see Yao Wan'ying. She seems to be avoiding me all the time."

Lu Hao's voice was filled with disappointment. He really wanted to explain his thoughts back then to Wan Ying. He truly believed that Wan Ying would only marry another man after finding someone who loved her.

"You've already given her everything that was yours, isn't that enough"

Lu Hao looked astonished, "Wife, you already know"

Of course I know, you think of me as you, living a muddled life.

Lu Hao awkwardly smiled, "My wife is right. It's all my foolishness, making my wife laugh."

"Alright, you don't need to worry about Yao Wan Ying. The entire Yao Clan hasn't been able to catch her, she certainly won't be caught so easily. Let's go back first and send people to search later. If we get any news, I'll have someone inform you."

Mrs. Lu's words moved Lu Hao deeply. He grasped her hand, his eyes filled with tears.

"Madam, thank you for your forbearance towards me."

"Come now, wipe those tears away. What's all this about"

Mrs. Lu scolded softly, but her voice was filled with concern. She couldn't bear to see the man she loved for a lifetime suffer even a little bit of grievance. Although Lu Hao had been flamboyant and flirtatious in the past, he had changed since then and truly loved her.

Lu Hao reached out and took Lu's wife's shoulder, feeling deeply touched.

"My lady, with you accompanying me here this time, I finally understand something. A man, in his lifetime, truly shouldn't have too many women. I can't give them all my love, nor can I offer them a complete home."

"You only realize this now, back then all those beautiful women who came your way were all dealt with by me."

When Lu Fu heard him say that, her heart ached.

"As a husband, I know I haven't done well enough. Thank you, my wife, for your patience over the years. I am truly moved. In the future, I will definitely be stricter in disciplining Nian'er and the others, so they don't follow in my footsteps."he could understand why the chieftain had her follow the holy maiden step by step. These people were truly incorrigible, they actually harbored murderous intent towards the holy maiden, it was despica...