The Princess Agents Want a Divorce

Gu Fengyuan sipped his tea in a somber mood, stroking a double-sided jade pendant of purple and gold in his hand. "Sigh! The truth will eventually come out. Sooner or later, Xi'er will find out about her background. It's better to tell her sooner rather than later and let her make her own decision!"

Father, are you looking for your daughter?

Hmm! Good child, come and sit down! Father asked you to come today because he wants to tell you something about your origins!

Gu Lingxi was not surprised at all. She had long guessed that the original owner's background must be unusual, so she didn't have much of a reaction!

Yes! Father, I've heard about it these past few days too!

Sigh! Xi'er, your father truly treats you as his own daughter, but he doesn't want you to be unhappy because of the rumors! You also have the right to know about your origins!

Father, you are overthinking it. I don't care about those rumors. You and I have raised me, and I also have a loving mother and brother. No matter who Xi'er is, she is still Father's daughter, the second young lady of the Gu family!

Hmm! After hearing her say these words, Gu Fengyuan felt a little relieved, and the unease he had been feeling for the past few days finally eased! He revealed a long-lost smile!

Yes! No matter what, Xi'er, you will always be my daughter, Gu Fengyuan's daughter. I was being narrow-minded!

This jade pendant was left to you by your biological parents! Twelve years ago, one of your biological parents' subordinates brought you, who was just born, to me, hoping I would take care of you for a while, saying that they had been chased by enemies! At the time, I saw that he was in a sorry state, so I figured they must have encountered someone difficult to deal with, otherwise they wouldn't have brought you, who was just born, to me!

Your parents saved my life. At that time, I was just a deputy general. Although I couldn't help them solve anything, I could still do my part! The black-clad guard who brought you here told me to conceal your identity, in case your enemies found you.

I then registered you under my name. It just so happened that my wife, Feng Rou'er, your mother, had just lost a child! So you naturally became the second young lady of my Gu family. I thought it would only be a short while before your parents sent someone to pick you up, after all, your status was not ordinary! But I never expected that more than ten years would pass in the blink of an eye!

Are you saying my biological parents were being hunted down back then? What were their identities?

Your parents were prominent figures back then! Your biological father is Ye Yunchu, the city lord of Wuyang City. Wuyang City is independent of any country and power, which shows its strength!

Your mother is from Dreamfall Valley! Dreamfall Valley is a very mysterious place. They call themselves immortals and refer to us outsiders as mortals. They never interfere in worldly affairs and do not allow intermarriage with people from outside the valley!

How did my parents get together? Since they can't marry people from outside the valley, it seems my biological parents have a story! How are they doing now?

Ahem! I don't know much about this father! Ever since I learned that enemies were hunting down your parents, I've deliberately avoided inquiring about anything in the martial arts world, for fear of revealing your whereabouts and background and bringing trouble upon myself!

The current Lord of Wuyang City is your father's adopted son, Ye Weilan! I've heard he's a refined and elegant young man, with unparalleled medical skills, and his strength is among the best even at such a young age! I've also heard he's reached the second level of the High Profound Realm, and under his rule, Wuyang City has become quite prosperous!

If you want to find out where your parents are, this child probably knows something about it!

I've heard this jade pendant was a token of your parents' love. I think it must be part of a pair! You should be able to find out what you want to know by using it in Wuyang City!

Thank you, Father, for raising and loving me all these years! I have no way to repay you! Please accept my deepest gratitude!

Gu Lingxi was deeply moved by such genuine affection. She felt it was only right to bow, both on behalf of the original owner of this body and for herself! To receive such heartfelt love for so free! It was worth it.

Xi'er, sigh! Good child, get up quickly! As your father, I have only done what I was asked to do! Besides, without your parents' life-saving grace back then, I wouldn't be where I am today! It's just karma, good deeds will be rewarded!

Oh, by the way! Xi'er, the 15th of next month is the Eighth Princess's birthday. The princess sent you an invitation yesterday!

The Eighth Princess? Why did she invite me? Who is she?

Oh! Xi'er may have forgotten, she is the younger sister of Prince Li! I've heard that Prince Li dotes on her immensely! She has a somewhat willful personality, and her legs were slightly crippled in a fire when she was young, which she did to save Prince Li, so her temper is also a bit eccentric. Her legs are a taboo subject for her, so if Xi'er goes, she must be careful with her words and actions! If you don't want to go, your father will find a way to help you turn it off!

Father, there's no need to trouble you! She won't eat me; she's just inviting me to her birthday party. Why should I be afraid of her? Besides, I'm her nominal future sister-in-law!

Xi'er, what are your thoughts on your marriage to Prince Li? If you are unwilling, you can take the jade pendant to Wuyang City for protection!

At this moment, Gu Lingxi felt more directly that her father truly treated her like his own daughter! The overwhelming love was truly overwhelming!

Father, I will make my own decision on this matter, so you don't need to worry! It is difficult to disobey the imperial decree. If I were to leave now and seek protection in Wuyang City, I would be fine, but the imperial power would be challenged and the Emperor would be furious. What about you? Mother and brother would inevitably be affected and implicated. Do you think Xi'er would feel at ease?

This is because Father did not think things through. Xi'er is always cautious and careful. There is still no clue about the last assassination attempt. Father guesses that it must be related to the marriage of Prince Li. Otherwise, as a young lady who never leaves the house, Father really cannot think of anyone who has such a deep hatred for you and wants to kill you!

Hehe! Dad, you really are a shrewd old fox, you guessed it right the first time! Gu Lingxi smiled and gave her father a thumbs up!

Gu Fengyuan, his beard bristling and eyes wide with exasperation, exclaimed, "You silly girl! You're so unruly! You're not behaving like a proper young lady at all! What I'm talking to you about is a matter of life and death!"

Hehe! Dad, your daughter just thinks you're incredibly smart, you immediately grasped the crux of the problem, and she can't help but praise you!

Gu Fengyuan shook his head with a look of doting affection! The gloom that had been weighing on his heart was instantly dispelled!

A daughter is a daughter, cherished and pampered! If it were a son, with his fiery temper, he'd probably be yelling at the brat already! He might even kick him a couple of times!

So it seems that Xi'er has already made up her mind?

Yes! Father, the mastermind behind this has been exposed, and I have a way to make him receive the punishment he deserves!

Very well! Be careful in everything you do, especially after this assassination attempt. I've also carefully selected two bodyguards for you to lend you a hand!

Clap clap clap clap! Gu Fengyuan clapped his hands lightly! Two figures slowly walked in from outside the study door!

Cold wind and cold rain greet the General and Miss!

Gu Lingxi squinted, sizing up the two of them! Old Man Gu really knows how to please me! I just happened to be short-handed, and he's sent me right here! It's like a pillow being delivered when you're sleepy!

Get up! From now on, you two will be the Second Miss's personal bodyguards, and your safety will be your top priority! You will obey her every command!

Your subordinate will remember this! I swear to protect you, Miss!

Leng Feng and Leng Yu were carefully selected by your father from among many secret guards! They were originally intended as a dowry for you when you married into the Li Prince's Mansion, but now that things are going on, I'm giving them to you ahead of time!

Hehe! Daddy still loves me the most! Xi'er was very satisfied!

I wonder what their special skills are?

My subordinate, Leng Feng, is skilled in light-footed techniques and tracking!

My subordinate, Leng Yu, is skilled in medicine, poisons, and disguise!

Hmm! Not bad! Each has its strengths and weaknesses!

Father! If there's nothing else, then I'll head back now. Please rest! I'll come to visit you again another day!

Yes! Go ahead!