Chapter 1383: War Drums Begin 204

are others, aren't there Instead of that, it's better to stay by her side. At least knowing her intentions, we can respond accordingly."Arsenic has been gone for so long without any word, I don't kno..."Have him wait in the hall for a moment, I'll tidy up over there."

Feng Ling Xi put away the medicinal herbs in her hand and looked at her daughter who was staring at her, she took her daughter's hand and said, "Let's go see your master together."

"Mother, don't you dislike your master"

"He has something to do with me, can I not go"

Wind Ling Xi frowned, sniffing the scent of medicine on herself. "Besides, my mother is under house arrest now. An old friend came to see me in the mansion, so I have to go and meet him."

Wǎn'er glanced at the medicinal herbs on the table, "Mother, Wǎn'er doesn't want to find Master."

"Why"

Feng Lingxi stopped her steps and looked at Wan'er's eyes fixed on the medicinal herbs on the table. These days, Wan'er had been following her to learn about medicinal herbs every day. She had a good memory and was very interested in them.

Wan'er pointed to the herbs, "Wan'er wants to play with them here."

Feng Lingxi was slightly taken aback. It really was so.

"Luo Li would be heartbroken for a long time if she knew you disappeared to find medicine without telling him."

Wan'er tugged on her mother's sleeve and whispered, "Mother, can you not tell the master That way, he won't be hurt."

"Alright, then don't cause any trouble here. Mother is going to see Luo Li and will be back later to find you."

Feng Lingxi finished her instructions and told the newly recruited maidservant to follow Wan'er. Then, she went to the front hall.

Luo Li looked at Xiaoli standing before him, "You've been with the Holy Lord for some time now, haven't you"

"Honorable Patriarch of the Hui people, your servant has followed the Holy Master for over ten years."

Xiao Li respectfully said, she didn't know why Luoli suddenly asked her these questions, but out of respect for her status, Xiao Li still truthfully reported.

"Over in the Ghost Saint Nation, they punished Xinshui, making her face the wall for reflection for half a year, not allowed to step out of the Yao Clan. Now, counting it, more than half the time has passed, but there's one thing I haven't told you."

"Chief, shouldn't you tell the Holy Lord these things"

"As I said." Luoli looked at Xiao Li, "You've followed the Saint Lord for many years, you should still remember the Yaozu clan rules, right"

Xiaoli's body trembled. Could suddenly mentioning the clan rules really make her less afraid

"Chieftain, your servant is unaware of what you speak of."

“All members of the Yao clan shall obey the orders of the Clan Chief.”

Upon hearing this, Xiaoli immediately knelt down, "Chief, I have always served the Holy Master, and I have always obeyed her orders."

"The Chieftain's decree."

Luo Li narrowed her eyes, looking at Xiao Li's trembling body, "What the chieftain ordered, you should be clear."

Xiao Li bit her lip, a mist appearing in her eyes, "Clan leader, I don't know what order you require me to obey."

"Leave the Lord."

Luo Li's words made Xiao Li tremble even more violently. She looked up at Luo Li, her eyes filled with tears, "Clan Leader, if we obey your order, wouldn't that mean taking our own lives"

"How dare you disobey the chief's orders"

Luo Li's eyes were filled with a cold killing intent, Xiao Li clenched her fists and looked resolute, "Yes."

"Would you rather die than carry out the chieftain's order Do you know the consequences"

"This servant would rather die than betray the saint. This life belongs to her, and even in death, I will be hers."

"Playful!"

Lüo Lí's angry voice boomed as he slammed his fist on the table, "Foolish! Don't you know that by leaving her, you can return to the Yao Clan of the Ghost Saint Nation You can be promoted and receive new orders, a new identity."

Feng Lingxi arrived at the front hall and from afar could hear Luo Li's angry voice. The words he said happened to be heard clearly by her.

Is this to have Xiaoli leave her post and execute new orders, giving her a new identity

For a moment, Feng Lingxi's feet seemed to have taken root, she stood frozen, staring into the

Luoli glanced at Feng Lingxi, but showed no intention of stopping.

"I do not need a new identity. In this lifetime, I will follow the Holy Lord. Whether she is the Princess or the Saintess of Yao Clan, I will follow her. As long as she does not disdain me, I will be hers for my entire life."

"Even betraying the Yao clan is something you'd do without hesitation"

Luoli's eyes grew colder, Xiaoli took a deep breath and looked into Luoli's cold eyes, saying firmly, "Clan Leader, I am not betraying the Yao Clan. The princess is the Holy Master of the Yao Clan. As long as she is the Holy Master, my identity is to serve the Holy Master. There is no betrayal of the Yao Clan. I just do not need any new identities."

"Would you even go if I let you be a big shot"

Feng Lingxi looked at Xiao Li kneeling before Luo Li. She didn't understand why Luo Li would say those things to Xiao Li. Even if she had come, Luo Li remained silent. Was he testing Xiao Li or intentionally putting on a show for her

"A life as a slave, a lifetime willing to be a maidservant."

Xiaoli's voice was like a hammer striking her heart fiercely. Looking at Xiaoli's straight back, Feng Lingxi felt that Xiaoli was so foolish.

For her, I'd be willing to be a servant. Is it worth it

"Foolish, who would so disgrace themselves."

Luoli looked at Fenglingxi who was standing not far away watching them, took a deep breath, and said, "Get up."

"Chieftain, I beg you to take back your decree, then would I dare to rise."

"Take a good look back at yourself."

Luo Li returned to her seat and sat down. Xiao Li turned around, saw the princess standing behind them, hurriedly stood up, and quickly walked towards Feng Ling Xi, bowing respectfully.

"Your Highness, when… did you arrive"

"I didn't hear much, from Loli letting you leave me to start a new identity for yourself."

Feng Lingxi stared at Xiao Li, seeing her eyes flustered, she hurriedly explained, "Your Highness, I didn't want to leave you, please don't drive me away."

“What good do I have that would make you stay as my servant The chieftain gave you a new identity, one with better prospects. Don’t you consider it”

Xiao Li shook her head like a rattle, "No matter what noble status, even if it were to make me the Empress, I wouldn't go. I only want to stay by the Duchess's side, serving as her maid, for my whole life."

"What a silly girl."

Feng Lingxi looked at Xiao Li's radiant smile and walked to the hall to sit down. After the servants served tea, Xiao Li returned to Feng Lingxi's side and stood there. The princess had tacitly agreed to let her stay.

"The chieftain finding me wouldn't just be taking advantage of me not being here to take Xiao Li away from me, would he"

Feng Ling held her teacup and sipped, asking softly. Luo Li glanced at Xiao Li, "This girl has been with you for quite some time, she's reached the age where she can take on missions. I was thinking of giving her a new identity, nothing out of the ordinary."

"Just now the chieftain also heard, Xiaoli is unwilling. This matter, I think we should just let it go and not make things difficult for her."

Wind Ling's voice trailed off, before she added, "If she wants to leave, I don't mind. But if she doesn't want to, then no one is allowed to take her away."

Feng Lingxi's words were spoken lightly, but there was an undeniable aura of dominance in her tone that made people feel intimidated.

"Are you making her serve you for the rest of her life" days. There's no one to bring on this trip, so prepare plenty of dried food and pills just in case."Xiao Li responded, and Feng Ling Xi only then went out. Seeing Du Gu Cheng approaching, she said, "...