Divine Doctor Mommy Is A True Big Shot-Chapter 688

Noble Consort Dugu waved her hand dismissively.

"Watch your mouth, I need you to put Chu City’s taverns and tea houses in order in the shortest time possible. I will contact you later. Other than me and you, the matters we discuss are not to be disclosed to anyone, including your father Feng Zhanlian. Otherwise, I will make sure that not a single soul is left in the Feng Mansion."

When Feng Zhao’an stepped out of the Imperial Palace, his expression was still somewhat bewildered. Noble Consort Dugu’s words sounded profoundly meaningful, and he didn’t know why she had sought him out. He always felt Noble Consort Dugu had an indescribable closeness to the Feng Mansion, yet this closeness carried a complexity of emotions. Could it be that Noble Consort Dugu had some unknown connection to the Feng Mansion?

Feng Zhao’an muttered to himself.

He looked at the box in his hand with some confliction. He had originally wanted to decline the task, but he knew that Noble Consort Dugu was currently highly favored by Emperor Yongye. If he refused her now, she might very well take action against him.

This consort had considerable means and ambition. The current Feng Mansion was in no position to compete with her. Rather, if she were to give Feng Mansion her support, it could rise again and contest Feng Bailing, or even bring her down.

The mere thought of Feng Bailing darkened Feng Zhao’an’s expression. In his view, everything that had led the Feng Mansion to its current dire state, his mother’s humiliation by Feng Zhan Tian, his sister Feng Xiangxue’s tragic death, all were the result of Feng Bailing’s actions.

As miserable as the Feng Mansion was, Feng Bailing and Dongfang Lianhua were living happily. He had even heard that Dongfang Lianhua was soon to remarry, betrothed to Brother Li Mubei, the Crown Prince of Nanshe.

Why should his mother now live in such downfall, with her relationship with his father also greatly strained, while Dongfang Lianhua, a discarded woman, could remarry in glory?

Should he tell his father about this matter?

Feng Zhao’an thought for a moment. Feng Zhanlian now intended to keep Feng Mansion out of the Imperial Palace’s power struggles... Deep down, his father still had feelings for Feng Bailing and her daughter.

After some hesitation, Feng Zhao’an decided to take on the task Noble Consort Dugu had given him. The taverns and tea houses of Chu City represented no small fortune.

After sending Feng Zhao’an off, Noble Consort Dugu was facing the mirror, dressing and making up. A voice came from behind her.

"We must accelerate our plans."

Without turning around, Noble Consort Dugu knew who was behind her.

"I’ve said it before, the father and daughter of the Wu Family are unreliable; they will ruin our plans," Noble Consort Dugu said contemptuously.

Though she and Wu Ling’er were sworn sisters, Noble Consort Dugu did not like her; unfortunately, their master trusted Wu Ling’er a great deal and imparted the most powerful techniques to her.

Now, Wu Ling’er was dead.

"Without her, you wouldn’t be where you are today. Don’t forget, who gave you your current identity, status, and even this appearance," the voice behind her said coldly, carrying a note of displeasure. Killing Wu Ling’er was a significant loss for him as well, after all these years, he had only managed to perform the Soul Separation Technique on two individuals successfully.

Wu Ling’er, talented as she was, had always been frail, even nearly dying from a severe illness when she was young. It was then that he had come across her.

Discovering Wu Ling’er’s exceptional talent, he taught her the Soul Separation Technique. They found Nalan Chun, who shared the same birth date as Wu Ling’er. After many challenges, Wu Ling’er finally succeeded in controlling Nalan Chun’s body.

It was not long before Wu Ling’er fell critically ill and died. However, Elder Wu had always kept her death a secret, and over the years, Wu Ling’er would appear in both Nanshe and Great Chu as Nalan Chun and Wu Ling’er, gradually gaining control over the two countries.

If not for this recent mishap, it wouldn’t be long before both Nanshe and Great Chu would fall into their master and disciple’s hands.

"Teacher, your disciple knows her wrongs."

Dugu, the Noble Consort, quickly corrected herself.

She also knew that the matter of Wu Ling’er was a great shock to her teacher behind her.

"Teacher, rest assured, everything is proceeding in an orderly fashion. Once Feng Zhao’an has arranged everything, the entire Chu City will be under our control, and as for the Imperial Palace, Emperor Yongye can no longer do without me. He has long believed that I am the reincarnation of Lady Dugu. Now, we only need to wait for the right moment to eliminate Dugu Wu."

Dugu, the Noble Consort, said with a beaming smile.

"Be wary of Feng Bailing; she might be an unforeseen factor."

There was an icy tone in the man’s voice.

"Teacher, you’re overestimating Feng Bailing."

Dugu, the Noble Consort, said disdainfully, her gaze inadvertently shifting towards the outside, where the sky was dark and gloomy, seemingly ready to envelop the whole Chu City in its endless gray haze.

At the Princess’ Mansion, Feng Bailing’s brow suddenly twitched, feeling inexplicably irritable.

"Sister, isn’t there any room for maneuvering in this matter? You have a good relationship with the Second Prince, can’t you ask on behalf of Dongfang Yong for leniency?"

Beside her, Feng Luochen’s face was filled with urgency.

He and Hong Xuan had attended Dongfang Yong’s wedding banquet the night before, and both had become thoroughly intoxicated. When they woke up at noon, they heard that Dongfang Yong had become a prisoner.

Not only that, Nalan Chun had also died.

No matter how the two of them thought about it, they couldn’t understand how so many things happened overnight.

He would never believe that Dongfang Yong would kill Nalan Chun; there must be some intricacies involved.

Feng Bailing felt a headache coming on; her naive brother was still kept in the dark, but she couldn’t elaborate on the matter with Wu Ling’er.

The incident involving Nalan Chun and Wu Ling’er was mysterious in itself, and ordinary people wouldn’t believe if they heard it. The only way to clarify this would be to find the mastermind behind Wu Ling’er.

"Luochen, the Capital Governor will investigate. I can assure you that Dongfang Yong will not die. More than the matter of Dongfang Yong, I want to entrust you with another task."

Feng Bailing told Feng Luochen about the matters concerning Dongfang Lianhua and Li Mubei.

"Mother and Brother Li will soon set off to return to Nanshe. Although Mother has Li Mubei’s protection, I hope you could escort Mother there. Moreover, our journey to Nanshe will pass through Daye; Chenchen has been back in Daye for a while without any news, I hope that if you pass through Daye, you could help me inquire about her situation."

The matter concerning Dongfang Lianhua had come to an end, and Feng Bailing could rest easy. However, she was not at ease with her naive brother in front of her.

She worried that Feng Luochen would try to investigate Nalan Chun’s death; surely, Nalan Chun’s associates were still in Chu City, and any slight disturbance could frighten the snakes out of hiding.

For the time being, the best course of action would be to have Hong Xuan and Feng Luochen leave Chu City to avoid bringing disaster upon themselves.

Feng Bailing, indeed, was somewhat concerned about the situation with Ouyang Chenchen. According to Ouyang Chenchen, she would return to Chu City after escorting the representatives from Daye and Mr. Nan Chen’s sacrificial tomb back, but it has been over a month, and there’s been no word from Ouyang Chenchen’s end.