ng Lingxi responded and looked at the maidservants beside Zhao Mamá. She said softly, "Zhao Mamá, are these maidservants serving you""Of course not, this is Old Madam Wang sent to serve you."Feng Ling..."Your Highness, this dowry of Luo Side Consort is truly quite abundant. It surpasses even what Your Highness brought when you first married into the Fourth Prince's Residence."

Little Li counted the dowry, looking at the sparkle in the Crown Princess's eyes. Today was the day the King was taking a concubine, but the Crown Princess wasn't angry at all, she was even excited and busy making preparations.

Although she knew the marriage was arranged by the Queen, and that it was just a formality, she still felt sorry for the Queen. She couldn't understand why the Queen didn't seem to care.

"What can I do This Feng Aotian is so petty! All of my dowry was earned through my own hard work."

Feng Lingxi counted, "You really have a lot more than me. This limelight is going to surpass me."

"The King is currently busy with Lady Luo, your Highness. Aren't you going to go and have a look"

"What's there to see, I'm busy with this!"

Besides, this marriage is a match made by the Empress Dowager herself, and she personally agreed to it. What's there to see Even if you saw it, what could you do about it Why bother going there and making things awkward for everyone

It wasn't until evening that Dugu City finished his work, and after the guests had dispersed, he stumbled to the door of his new home. He glanced inside the room and ordered, "All of you, go down."

"My Lord, once you lift the veil, this old slave shall depart."

Dugu Cheng walked past, lifted the curtain, and glanced at Luo Side Concubine. He didn't even see her clearly before turning to the accompanying maidservant and saying, "Leave."

"This..."

獨孤城 coldly glanced, the old nanny immediately retreated and closed the door.

The Consort Luo sat there, feeling restless and uneasy.

Dugu City sat at the table and poured himself a cup of wine, drinking it alone.

After a long silence, Dugu City spoke, “You’ve finally married into my family as I wished. Are you truly not regretting becoming the concubine of Luo”

“Of course I have no regrets, to be able to marry the King, it is the good fortune that I cultivated in my past lives.”

The soft voice of this concubine Luosi sounded like water, with a mesmerizing power in her words. Listening to her, one felt as if their bones were softening and melting.

Dugu City's eyes finally fell upon her face. Under the crimson wedding gown, she was breathtakingly beautiful. Her shy, downcast gaze made one's heart skip a beat. Such a stunning woman was truly too good to be married off.

"Well then, there's nothing left to ask."

The candle in the room suddenly went out. Before Luo Sidefei could see clearly, her body was pushed onto the couch, and her body pressed down heavily.

Dugu City came out of the room and walked towards Xi'er's bedroom. On this wedding night, it was naturally still Xi'er's that was better.

"Xi'er"

After entering the room, Dugu Cheng looked at Feng Lingxi who was still counting the accounts, his brows furrowed slightly, a hint of displeasure on his face.

"Why are you still counting Don't you care about me"

Feng Lingxi raised her head slightly, “Tonight is the wedding night of Lord Wang. You shouldn’t be here with me instead of staying by your concubines' side”

Dugu Cheng walked to her side and sat down, grasping her hand. "Are you jealous"

"Look at me, looking jealous"

"Very similar."

Dugu Cheng answered seriously, Feng Ling Xi gave him a white look, "Is it wrong to be jealous"

"Isn't this the one you made me marry I'm exhausted just from acting, I don't care, tonight you have to let me sleep with you."

Feng Lingxi looked at his pitiful eyes and hurriedly asked, "Is Luo Side Concubine pretty"

"Want to hear the truth or a lie"

"Of course it's true, look at me, do I look like someone who would believe a lie"

Dugu Cheng thought of Luo Ce's appearance, "Her voice was gentle, and she was exceptionally beautiful."

"In that case, it's a pity for you. If you had gone earlier, perhaps there would still be time."

"When I came out, there was no play left."

Dugu City casually grabbed the ledger and flipped through it, "Xier, to be honest, do you think Luozhe is very rich"

"It's not just a feeling, it's genuinely wealthy."

Feng Lingxi pointed at the numbers in the account book. "Look, the dowry of Luo Side Consort alone, just these gold, silver, jewels, silks and satins, is already stronger than mine as the main consort. This Luo Zhe is only a seventh-rank military governor with so much wealth, it's conceivable that he's a very corrupt official."

Such corrupt officials, kept around are not good.

Dugu Cheng frowned. Although these dowries were abundant, it was precisely because of this that they realized how corrupt Luo Zhe truly was. With such a greedy official oppressing the people, what good life could they possibly have

"Didn't the people of Linxi County ever accuse him"

Feng Lingxi looked at Dugu City, "You have to investigate, find the evidence, and bring him down."

Having said that, he added as a reminder, "Don't just turn a blind eye to him because he's your father-in-law."

"Not at all."

Dugu Cheng listened to Feng Lingxi's sour tone, "I'm only responsible for marrying Luo Side Concubine, and I haven't touched her. What does it have to do with me"

Besides, it wasn't his idea to take a concubine in the first place.

"You can't blame me, I was only following your orders."

Feng Lingxi was amused by his words. This marriage, the one who was scolded the worst was Dugu City. Everyone thought that Dugu City took a concubine behind her back, but in fact, all of this was their arrangement.

If this Lady Luo is kind and compassionate, then we will find her a good place to reside. Otherwise, there's nothing else we can do.

How long does the effect last

Dugu Cheng looked at Feng Lingxi, seeing her extend a finger. Dugu Cheng raised an eyebrow, "Only one hour"

Feng Lingxi gave him a withering glance and corrected, "One night."

After he finished speaking, Du Gu Cheng picked him up whole. "A spring night is worth a thousand gold, we should cherish the time. Didn't we say we wanted a son"

Windling gazed at the un-counted ledgers, "At least let me finish counting…"

"Let's count it tomorrow."

The bed curtains fell, and the flickering candlelight went out.

The next day, when the sun was high in the sky, Feng Ling woke up and found that Consort Luo had not yet come to greet her. She glanced outside and said, "Xiao Li, go see why Consort Luo hasn't come to pay her respects yet"

She had finally received word that the concubine was to pay her respects, but it was already this late, and she still hadn't arrived.

"Your Highness, she probably overslept."

"That's true."

Yesterday's medicine, "Xiao Li, how long does the effect of the medicine you put in last night"

"This..."

Xiao Li chuckled awkwardly, "This servant isn't too sure either. According to the Princess's meaning, it seems like half a night."

"What kind of half-day, the cows are almost exhausted."

Dugu Cheng came in smiling, Feng Ling Xi's face flushed red, she looked at Xiao Li, the girl's face was also flushed red.

"It seems the prince is quite pleased."

"I've urged them, they should be here within half an hour at most."

Feng Lingxi let out a giggle. "Then wouldn't we have to wait until noon"

Dugu Cheng looked at Xiao Li, "If you were this kind of Ye Xi, that boy would probably smile even in his sleep."

"My Lord, I and Ye Xi Qing are innocent. You cannot slander me."

Xiao Li hurriedly explained, she didn't know what was going on recently. That night, Xi actually told her that he liked her and wanted to marry her as his wife. She was so scared last night that she wasn't focused and messed up the dosage of the medicine.

Looking back now, it was all that fellow's fault.

"Poor Luoci Fei, you guys should be more careful next time."related to the royal family after all. I truly cannot control this matter. If not, perhaps Your Excellency should speak with the Duke." What does being related to the imperial family have to do with...