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

In the early morning, the sky was slightly bright.

Ye Xiaoxiao sat up sleepily.

"Xiaoxiao, why don't you sleep? It's still early."

Liu Yunniang's voice was gentle.

Ye Xiaoxiao tried to open her eyes wide, looking puzzled, "Mother, Sister Chunxi, what are you doing? Why are you up so early?"

Chunxi looked at Ye Xiaoxiao, who looked so sleepy that she almost wanted to fall down. She knew that she was still asleep and was just disturbed by them. "Young lady, have you forgotten that you have to go to the palace to see His Majesty today?"

His Majesty?

Ye Xiaoxiao's little head woke up instantly. Yes, her mother was going to the palace today, and she was too sleepy.

Ye Xiaoxiao quickly got up from the bed, ran to Liu Yunniang, tilted her head and asked,

"Mother, what does the palace look like? Is His Majesty the Emperor majestic?"

Liu Yunniang touched Ye Xiaoxiao's head lovingly and said with a smile,

"Mother has never seen it, but the palace should be very big and beautiful, and the emperor must be very majestic. But Xiaoxiao, don't worry, mother will handle it carefully."

Ye Xiaoxiao pulled at the corner of Liu Yunniang's clothes, her little face full of worry, and whispered beside Liu Yunniang's ear,

"Mother, are we really going to give all those paintings to the Emperor? Will he be a good emperor? I'm worried about you."

Liu Yunniang felt warm in her heart. She squatted down, gently hugged Ye Xiaoxiao, and said, "Xiaoxiao, you must believe General Xiao. Mother will be fine. Xiaoxiao, you must be good and listen to Chunxi."

Ye Xiaoxiao nodded obediently, but there was still a hint of worry in her eyes.

"Mother, you must come back soon."

Chunxi took out the clothes she had picked out yesterday and carefully helped Liu Yunniang put them on.

This is a moon-blue long skirt with exquisite patterns embroidered with silk thread on the hem. These patterns are so detailed and lifelike that one can't help but marvel at the exquisite craftsmanship.

The design of this skirt is simple yet elegant, making Liu Yunniang look dignified and generous, like a blooming green lotus.

Chunxi carefully combed her hair into a slightly solemn bun, and then inserted an exquisite hibiscus hairpin, which added a lot of color to the whole look. Her face was slightly powdered, and her lips were rosy, making her look fresh and refined.

This hibiscus hairpin is carved from white jade, and its petals are as delicate as real flowers, and you can almost smell the faint fragrance of flowers. It complements Liu Yunniang's temperament and adds a bit of beauty and elegance.

Ye Xiaoxiao looked at the beautiful mother in front of her, and the worry in her heart was slightly relieved, replaced by a touch of pride.

My mother really looks like the heroine in a novel, absolutely beautiful, making people feel itchy!

"Mom, you are so beautiful, like a fairy."

Liu Yunniang stood up and checked her outfit again to make sure there was nothing wrong with it. She felt amused when she saw her daughter and Chunxi staring at her blankly.

"Okay, stop trying to make mother happy. You two should stay in the inn and don't go out!"

Ye Xiaoxiao and Chunxi naturally nodded hurriedly.

Chunxi brought breakfast downstairs early, and seeing that it was still early, she urged Liu Yunniang to eat something.

After simply eating half a bowl of white porridge, Liu Yunniang put down her chopsticks. She had to go to the palace today and she really couldn't eat.

"Miss, General Xiao is here." Liu Qing's voice came from outside the door.

When Liu Yunniang heard that General Xiao had arrived, her heart tightened slightly. She took a deep breath and tried to stay calm.

Chunxi hurried forward to open the door and welcomed Xiao Mu in.

He was wearing a dark robe with a black belt around his waist, which made him look taller.

His eyes immediately fell on Liu Yunniang, with a hint of obvious surprise in his eyes.

He had always known that Liu was beautiful, but he had never seen her dressed like this, and he was a little dazzled for a moment.

The room fell silent for a moment. Seeing this man staring at her intently, Liu Yunniang felt ashamed and annoyed, and unconsciously took a few steps away from him.

Ye Xiaoxiao looked at her mother, then at Xiao Mu, and noticed that Chunxi also had a gossipy expression on his face. She couldn't help but wonder in her heart: Mother, General Xiao, what's going on with these two people?

Is it between them?

Are these two people in a relationship?

Thinking of this, a sly smile appeared on her face and a curious light flashed in her eyes.

Seeing that he didn't say anything, Liu Yunniang felt a little embarrassed. Then, seeing Xiaoxiao's mischievous look, she guessed that she must be up to something bad, so she quickly interrupted the strange atmosphere and said, "Chunxi, go get the box."

Her voice is clear and pleasant, like the sound of nature, which makes people intoxicated.

Even Xiao Mu, who was standing by, was attracted by the beautiful voice and came back to his senses.

After hearing the lady's instructions, Chunxi immediately agreed and turned to leave. After a while, she came back with a long box. The box looked very delicate, and there were exquisite patterns carved on it, which made people want to find out.

Xiao Mu took the box and slowly opened it. There were three scrolls inside. He did not open them.

"Ma'am, are these the three paintings?"

Xiao Mu's eyes were calm, and he seemed unmoved at all.

Liu Yunniang smiled slightly and said, "It is these three paintings. I only hope that Your Majesty can protect me and my daughter for the sake of these three paintings."

"Madam, it's getting late. We should leave."

Xiao Mu closed the box and handed it to Mo Feng behind him.

"Goodbye, General Uncle. Please help me take good care of my mother!"

Seeing the two of them preparing to go downstairs, Ye Xiaoxiao stuck her head out and heard a gurgling voice coming over, in the tone of a little adult.

Xiao Mu chuckled, "Okay, don't worry, I will take good care of your mother."

After hearing this, Ye Xiaoxiao smiled even more proudly, and her round peach blossom eyes moved back and forth between the two of them.

Liu Yunniang didn't dare to look into Xiao Mu's eyes and quickly walked down the stairs.

When they walked out of the inn, Xiao Mu's carriage was already waiting at the door.

Xiao Mu got on the carriage first, then reached out to help Liu Yunniang get on.

Liu Yunniang blushed slightly, gently took Xiao Mu's hand, and got on the carriage.

The carriage moved forward slowly, and there was silence inside. Liu Yunniang sat nervously on the side, with a myriad of thoughts in her mind.

"Please don't be offended, Madam. I usually ride a horse. Today, His Majesty secretly summoned you. In order to avoid attracting attention, I had to ask you to ride in the same carriage with me. I didn't mean to offend you."

Liu Yunniang shook her head gently and said softly, "General, you are too kind. Today's matter is all thanks to your care. I am very grateful. I know myself well and naturally understand your good intentions. I hope you don't take it to heart."

Xiao Mu looked at Liu Yunniang who was so calm, nodded, and said nothing more, but the expression on his face unconsciously became a little colder.

Is she distancing herself from the self-awareness?

The carriage fell silent again, with only the sound of rolling wheels and the clatter of horse hooves echoing in the street.