My bad father married a princess, my mother divorced me, and I became the group's favorite

Xiao Mu narrowed his eyes slightly, and after thinking for a moment, he said, "Princess Pingle has always been ambitious. What she wants is definitely not just the value of a few paintings. Perhaps this painting can bring her more benefits. Everyone in the capital says that the Queen Mother particularly likes Master Xingyun's paintings, but in fact, there is someone else who really likes it."

Liu Yunniang's heart tightened. She really didn't know this.

"who is it?"

Xiao Mu looked calm, "Your Majesty, if the court officials got the painting, they would send it to the Queen Mother eagerly, but they didn't know that it was Your Majesty who really wanted the painting."

Liu Yunniang looked puzzled, but she didn't dare to ask any more questions. She didn't dare to ask about matters related to the royal family.

"Why, you don't dare to listen?"

Xiao Mu looked at her with some fear, and his voice had a hint of smile, instead of the cold look just now.

"Master Xingyun was a member of the royal family of the previous dynasty, but the world doesn't know it. It is said that the landscape paintings he left behind are actually a real topographic map. There is a fortune left by the royal family of the previous dynasty. I don't know how Princess Pingle got the news. I'm afraid she is after this fortune!"

Liu Yunniang was shocked. She never expected that there were such shocking secrets hidden behind these paintings.

She looked at Xiao Mu nervously, her voice trembling slightly: "General, what should I do now? If people knew that I had this painting, I'm afraid..."

Xiao Mu frowned slightly, a gleam of light flashed in his eyes, and he said in a deep voice: "This matter is of great importance. This painting is now a double-edged sword in your hands. If it is not handled properly, not only you and Xiaoxiao will be in dire straits. Now the only plan is to hand it over. Only one person can protect you, and Princess Pingle can do nothing about it!"

Liu Yunniang's heart tightened, and she hurriedly asked, "Who is the person the general is talking about?"

Xiao Mu looked at her and said slowly: "Your Majesty, only if the painting is presented to Your Majesty, she will not dare to act rashly again."

Liu Yunniang bit her lip and thought for a long time.

Finally, she nodded and said, "General, what you said is very true. This is the only way now. But if I hand over the painting and provide the formula of gunpowder to Your Majesty, will it be too conspicuous? I am afraid that..."

She was worried that this would bring more trouble and danger.

Xiao Mu understood her worries, and after a moment of hesitation, he said, "Your worries are not unreasonable, but the situation is urgent now. If you don't hand over the painting and the formula, Princess Pingle will not give up, and we can't guarantee your safety. If you present the painting and the formula to His Majesty, His Majesty may remember your contribution and give you shelter. The gunpowder formula is related to the war between the court and the Rongdi. His Majesty will not reveal that it was you who provided the formula. I was just worrying about how to reward you, and now that you have presented the painting, it is just the right reason to give His Majesty a reward."

After hearing what Xiao Mu said, Liu Yunniang felt relieved. However, there was no better way now, so she could only take it one step at a time.

"You don't have to worry. Since His Majesty is willing to reward you, and you just gave a suitable reason, just wait patiently. I will come to pick you up in person tomorrow and take a good rest today."

Xiao Mu saw that she seemed to be a little uneasy, and he also understood that as a woman, she would be panicked when she suddenly found out that she had an enviable treasure in her hands.

Liu Yunniang nodded slightly, with determination in her eyes.

"Okay, since the general says so, I will believe him. I will bring the painting to the palace tomorrow. Thank you for planning for us, mother and daughter. I am very grateful."

Xiao Mu nodded slightly, with a hint of burning in his eyes.

"No need to say thank you."

Liu Yunniang looked up and met those scorching eyes. Her heart skipped a beat and she subconsciously lowered her eyes, her cheeks slightly hot.

Xiao Mu also seemed to be aware of his own loss of composure. He didn't expect her to suddenly look up at him. He coughed lightly to hide his inner turmoil.

"I'll take my leave now."

After saying this, without waiting for Liu Yunniang's response, he turned around and strode away, his steps slightly flustered.

After Xiao Mu left Ruyi Inn, he whispered instructions to Mo Feng beside him.

"General, do you really want to do this?"

Mo Feng asked with a puzzled look on his face.

"Of course, do you think I'm joking with you?"

Xiao Mu said expressionlessly.

"But...isn't this too risky?"

Mo Feng frowned in worry.

"Risk? Why should I be afraid? I know what I am doing."

Xiao Mu's eyes were firm and his tone was resolute.

Mo Feng looked at his general who seriously asked him to go out and spread rumors, and he had a thousand question marks in his mind.

Is this still his general?

Could it be that he has been bewitched by Liu Yunniang?

"Okay, I understand."

Mo Feng nodded helplessly and turned to leave.

Xiao Mu stood there quietly, looking into the distance, thinking secretly in his heart.

Since Liu Yunniang has already given him the evidence, he must not let her down by risking her life today.

Otherwise, if no action is taken, it would be difficult to guarantee that Princess Pingle would not attack Su Jinge and the Liu family in Jiangnan again.

He must report this matter to His Majesty as soon as possible, and at the same time let everyone in the capital know that Ye Wenbo divorced and remarried in order to seize his wife's dowry.

Princess Pingle took great pains to arrange his marriage. If it weren't for the wisdom of Your Majesty, who helped him resist the Queen Mother's intention of arranging a marriage, how could he have the confidence to meet Liu now.

In that case, he has to return the favor!

If she wasn't promoted, how would anyone know about her tragic love affair with Mr. Ye?

Thinking of this, Xiao Mu's mouth corners slightly raised, revealing an imperceptible smile.