Unlimited estates for rural beauty-Chapter 118 A Night of Terror (3)

"Ah, forget it. I’ll take things one step at a time," Feng Xuxu thought with a headache, but couldn’t make any sense of it. It couldn’t possibly be because of the greenhouse, and as for what it was, she simply couldn’t fathom.

"Yes, it’s still best to avoid Panpan."

"Yes, I understand. By the way, what is the surname of Prince Mo?"

"The royal family surnames Dugu, Prince Mo is called Dugu Mo."

"Oh, the royal family really is like a big dye vat. White cloth goes in, and all sorts of colors come out, just popping out one by one," she really couldn’t handle it.

"Hahaha, miss, it’s not as exaggerated as you say. The royal family is now divided into two factions, one led by the Crown Prince and the other led by Prince Mo, neither superior to the other in strength."

Feng Xuxu found this interesting, these things she had only seen on television or read about in books, never heard firsthand: "Tell me about the princes, what are their names, what positions they hold, or what kind of personalities they have."

Nurse Feng began to tell her mistress slowly: "The Crown Prince is named Dugu Han, and his younger brother, Dugu Chen, has been raised by Noble Consort De since the death of Empress Xiao. Dugu Xuan, her own son, had been on very good terms with the Crown Prince and Prince Mei since he was a child. So this forms one faction."

"Prince Mo is the third son, Prince Hai is the fourth, and Prince Feng is the fifth. They are a faction with their mother being Shu Consort, Virtuous Consort, and Good Consort respectively. These people form a faction of considerable strength, on equal footing with each other."

Something flashed in Feng Xuxu’s mind, and suddenly she looked up and asked, "Are you saying that the late Empress’s surname was Xiao?"

"Yes, that’s right, she was surnamed Xiao. Unfortunately, she passed away early."

"Then how old is Prince Mei this year?"

"Well, around twenty years old or so."

Suddenly, Feng Xuxu seemed to realize something. If her guess was right, then Xiao Chen was also an alias, and his real name would be Dugu Chen. That would also explain why Feng Dongzhi had come here.

"Nurse, I want to rest for a while, tell them not to disturb me unless it’s something important," she said, losing interest in listening further after figuring out the identity.

Once back in her room, Feng Xuxu flashed into her space and looked at the lush green vegetables and the golden grains, all exuding an idyllic and thriving pastoral scene.

She enjoyed a good soak in the hot spring inside her space, then went to the orchard and picked a juicy peach. Biting into the sweet and juicy fruit, she savored it with a contented squint of her eyes.

After lingering in her space for half the day, she left it behind and lay on her bed to rest and recuperate.

The following day, Feng Dongzhi came calling again with her maids. Feng Xuxu originally wanted to ignore her, but then she thought of Xiao Chen. Suppressing her distaste, she let her in through the door.

"Hmph, Feng Xuxu, the threshold of your home is quite high. I’ve said that I am your aunt, but the servants at the door just wouldn’t let me in. You should really take care of your servants; who knows, one day they might climb on top of their master’s head," she complained.

"Madam, that’s my family affair and it seems to have nothing to do with you. You better take care of your own matters," Feng Xuxu replied, frustrated with her meddling in her household affairs.

"I can’t be bothered with your business. I’ve come to you for a reason," Feng Dongzhi stated abruptly.

"What possible business could we have between us?" Feng Xuxu sat in her chair, puzzled as she looked at Feng Dongzhi.

"There’s nothing between us, but Prince Mo is impressed with your greenhouse and would like to collaborate with you. How about it?" Feng Dongzhi didn’t even bother to give Feng Xuxu a proper glance, as if she was bestowing a favor on her.

"Prince? I don’t know him, nor do I need to collaborate. Please thank the Prince for his kind intention on my behalf." Feng Xuxu frowned, was this visit really for collaboration? Making such a huge effort, something must be wrong with her mind.