Divine Doctor Mommy Is A True Big Shot-Chapter 153 - 155: The Charm of Feng Xiaoli

Xiao Junci smoothed his sleeve, the cloud pattern on the dark sleeve woven with gold thread glistening under the sunset’s afterglow, accentuating his high forehead and aquiline nose, adding to his distinguished air.

"Xiao Junci of Beiqi, by the command of our Emperor, has come to visit Princess Yong’an."

His voice was clear and resounded through the skies, the word "visit" echoing into the Princess’ Mansion.

Inside the Princess’ Mansion, guards hearing of Xiao Junci from Beiqi at their doorstep, each became as if facing a formidable enemy, drawing their swords to guard the mansion doors.

Inside, Dongfang Lianhua was teaching Feng Xiaoli how to read when Hei Dian, covered in wolf fur, bristled and let out a soft growl, standing up.

"Princess, there is a man outside claiming to be the Regent King from Beiqi, here for a visit. He has brought a large group of people with him. The mansion is surrounded by people."

Chun Liu entered hurriedly, her face full of shock.

Beiqi Regent King, Dongfang Lianhua held Feng Xiaoli’s hand, which trembled slightly as ink bled onto the paper.

The great reputation of the Beiqi Regent King was known to Dongfang Lianhua, of course.

But his coming to Chu City and not visiting Emperor Yongye, instead coming directly to visit her, a princess of little renown—what was his intention?

Thoughts raced through Dongfang Lianhua’s mind.

Feng Xiaoli glanced at Dongfang Lianhua and extended her small hand, rubbing Dongfang Lianhua’s brow.

"Grandmother, if someone bullies you, Xiao Li will curse them!"

Seeing the puffed-up appearance of Feng Xiaoli, Dongfang Lianhua’s eyebrows relaxed. She rubbed Feng Xiaoli’s little head and chided her gently.

"Xiao Li is a girl; you can’t just go around hitting people."

Dongfang Lianhua put down her pen, her voice becoming grave.

"Someone, change my clothes."

A quarter of an hour later, the gate of the Princess’ Mansion opened, and dozens of guards stepped out. Uniformly matched with swords, eyes showing a cold glint, they marched in step, clearly well-trained soldiers.

A middle-aged lady with an air of authority and a round-faced servant girl also appeared.

"We have guests from afar. Please forgive any neglect," she said.

Her voice arrived ahead of her, as melodic as pearls dropping onto a jade plate, distinctively pleasant, soft yet clear.

This Princess Yong’an, rumored to be out of favor in Great Chu, in her early thirties, had an oval face, eyes as black as jet, delicate features, and was dressed in a lucent yellow silk dress with a crimson gauze wrapped around her arm. A golden hairpin decorated her hair, formal yet appropriate.

Princess Yong’an, Dongfang Lianhua, gracefully walked out to meet the famed Xiao Junci of Beiqi, carrying herself with an easy poise.

"Seeing is believing, Princess. You differ somewhat from the rumors."

Xiao Junci spoke with surprise in his voice.

He had received news that Princess Yong’an had been bedridden for years, her health only recently improving a bit. He expected to see a face fraught with illness, but instead, her skin was as fair as snow, her eyes sharp. That gaze of hers even held some of the vigor present in the young Emperor.

As Dongfang Lianhua was about to reply, a small head poked out from behind her.

Feng Xiaoli, upon seeing Xiao Junci, stuck her tongue out in a playful grimace towards him.

"Greedy Wolf, come here."

When Xiao Junci caught sight of Feng Xiaoli, Hei Dian was right behind her. The moment he spotted his Martial Beast, his eyes changed, and he called out sharply.

After the disappearance of the Greedy Wolf King, Xiao Junci whistled for it several times, but got no response.

Lady Nan Feng said the Greedy Wolf had betrayed him, Xiao Junci did not believe it. Yet seeing the Greedy Wolf King so readily following behind that little brat from the Feng Family, Xiao Junci flew into an instant rage.

Hei Dian, seeing Xiao Junci, also hesitated.

It had been with Xiao Junci since its youth, man and wolf braving life and death together, their bond deep and strong.

Xiao Junci whistled softly, and Hei Dian took a few steps forward.

"Hei Dian!"

Feng Xiaoli called out softly.

This time, she did not recite it in her heart; she wanted Hei Dian to make his own decision.

Hei Dian turned his head to glance at Feng Xiaoli, her little mouth pouting, her big eyes like black grapes brimming with tears that she stubbornly refused to let fall, showing an expression of "Xiao Li must be strong, Xiao Li won’t cry."

Turning his head back, Hei Dian darted to Feng Xiaoli’s side and licked her face, with his ears drooping, adopting a stance of "I can’t hear, I just can’t hear."

Xiao Junci had a mouthful of ill temper stuck in his chest, his face as black as the bottom of a pot.

"How preposterous! You beast!"

"Regent King, watch your language."

Dongfang Lianhua furrowed her brows.

Knowing his slip of the tongue, Xiao Junci could only suppress his displeasure and bowed in apology to Dongfang Lianhua.

"Princess, please forgive me. A few days ago, I lost a Beast Pet that looked somewhat similar to the one here."

Xiao Junci glared at Feng Xiaoli; this little thing, like her mother, was just too sly. Her mother swindled his money, and the younger swindled away his Wolf King.

"Regent King, this is my granddaughter’s friend Hei Dian, not some beast."

Dongfang Lianhua said gently, patting Hei Dian’s head.

Hei Dian had saved Feng Xiaoli; the whole Princess’ Mansion considered Hei Dian as one of the family.

"Princess, I came today with a personal letter from our Emperor, who is also your uncle."

Having said this, Xiao Junci took out a letter and handed it to Dongfang Lianhua.

Dongfang Lianhua extended her hand to receive it.

But just then, her wrist trembled, and she swiftly reversed her hand to grasp Xiao Junci’s hand.

Xiao Junci was extremely vigilant; with a flash in his eyes and a retraction of his hand, only a "rip" sound was heard as the letter in Xiao Junci’s hand was torn to pieces.

"Regent King, what is the meaning of this?"

Dongfang Lianhua feigned shock, her face a picture of confusion as she looked at Xiao Junci.

What kind of personal letter this was—it was a hot potato she would rather destroy than accept.

This was what Ah Ling had told her earlier, that she should avoid anything related to Beiqi to dispel Emperor Yongye’s suspicions.

Dongfang Lianhua believed that Emperor Yongye’s spies must be around the Princess’ Mansion, and they would surely report her actions to Emperor Yongye in meticulous detail.

Xiao Junci’s expression stiffened; he had not expected Dongfang Lianhua to be unwilling to accept the letter at all.

"Princess..."

Xiao Junci’s face grew even darker.

All these women in the Princess’ Mansion were more difficult than the next.

"Since the letter is damaged, it is my fault, and I must trouble my subordinates to carry another one back from my country. During the time we await the new letter, I would like to stay in the mansion, and I kindly ask the Princess for her permission."

Xiao Junci said with a smile.

"This is inappropriate. The Regent King is an honored guest of Beiqi, and besides, my mansion is full of women; I’m afraid it would be inconvenient. The Regent King can temporarily stay at the post station..."

Dongfang Lianhua hurriedly said, not yet finished when Xiao Junci suddenly grunted and fell to the ground with a loud thud.