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

"Mother, is Xiaoxiao going to the palace for the Queen's birthday banquet?"

Ye Xiaoxiao heard from the palace maid that the Empress Dowager specifically asked her to enter the palace with her mother.

Liu Yunniang nodded slightly, "Yes, the people in the Queen's palace specifically told us that the Queen Mother admires us very much and wants you to follow your mother into the palace."

Ye Xiaoxiao and Liu Yunniang looked at each other. Queen Mother?

"Mother, did the Queen deliberately have someone remind us? This birthday banquet might be a Hongmen Banquet prepared by the Queen Mother. I heard that Princess Pingle has always been favored by the Queen Mother."

Liu Yunniang took Xiaoxiao into her arms, nodded, and comforted her softly, "Don't be afraid, Xiaoxiao. Since we have come to this point, we will have to face Princess Pingle sooner or later. The Queen may have deliberately leaked this news to us. I wonder what her intention is?"

Ye Xiaoxiao nodded. She was not afraid. Since it was a birthday party, Princess Pingle would surely be present. Wasn't she eager to take this opportunity to embarrass her and her daughter?

Coincidentally, she was also looking forward to the appearance of Princess Pingle, and she had prepared a big gift for her?

The Queen's birthday banquet is scheduled for five days later. Since it is a birthday banquet, birthday ceremonies are indispensable.

Liu Yunniang was thinking about what kind of birthday gift she should prepare that would both please the Queen and be in line with her status. She certainly could not compare with the nobles in the capital in terms of rare treasures.

Yuemei and Yuezhu were arranged by His Majesty, so they naturally knew the Queen's preferences.

"Madam, the Queen is proficient in music, calligraphy and painting. We can put some effort into this area."

But if it is an ordinary calligraphy or painting, I am afraid it will not be acceptable to the Queen Mother.

Liu Yunniang shook her head and said, "I'm afraid many people will think of this. We have to find another way."

Everyone fell into deep thought. After a moment, Ye Xiaoxiao suddenly had an idea.

"Mother, do you remember the zither we saw before? I plucked it a few times before, and you said the sound was unusually ethereal?"

As Ye Xiaoxiao spoke, she blinked frantically at her mother. Her expression looked somewhat funny.

Liu Yunniang didn't react at first, but when she saw her daughter's funny look, she suddenly remembered that she was probably talking about the guzheng in the main hall of Linlang Pavilion in the treasure space?

Xiaoxiao often took her to Linlang Pavilion to hunt for treasures. One time, her eyes were attracted by a guzheng. The body of the guzheng was a light reddish brown color with a warm luster, as if it had been carefully polished by time.

Xiaoxiao can't play the piano, but her fingers lightly brushed the strings, and suddenly a clear and pleasant sound came out. The sound was like the sound of nature, ethereal and distant, as if it could penetrate the human soul and make people intoxicated by it.

The two were stunned by the sound of the piano at that time.

She recalled the guzheng in the main hall of Linlang Pavilion, a treasure space, which was indeed a rare treasure.

Liu Yunniang and Ye Xiaoxiao looked at each other and understood in their hearts that if the guzheng was given to the Queen as a birthday gift, it would certainly not be inferior to others.

However, it goes without saying that Yuemei and Yuezhu knew all about the rewards His Majesty had given. Chunxi knew very well that not many things were brought from Jiangnan. Although Chunxi did not ask about the calligraphy and paintings last time, she must have been confused in her heart. It might be difficult to explain the origin of this guzheng.

"Yuemei, Yuezhu, you guys go down and have a rest. Sister Chunxi, you stay and help me find something." Ye Xiaoxiao said softly.

Chunxi nodded.

Yuemei and Yuezhu bowed and retreated, closing the door.

Although Liu Yunniang had some doubts in her heart, she also knew her daughter's intelligence and prudence. She looked at Ye Xiaoxiao quietly, waiting for her next move.

Ye Xiaoxiao looked at Chunxi, and her originally childish face now revealed a hint of seriousness.

She took out a small bottle from her purse and opened it, revealing black pills inside.

Chunxi was slightly stunned, and a hint of doubt flashed in his eyes.

"Sister Chunxi, you are the person that my mother and I trust the most. Although you didn't ask, I'm sure you know that my mother and I are very different from before. This pill is called the "Loyalty Pill". After taking it, you will be loyal to us forever, and we will treat you like a family member. Are you willing to take it?"

Ye Xiaoxiao said slowly that she was unwilling to challenge human nature. Since there was something that could solve the problem once and for all, why not use it?

Once she takes this medicine, no matter what she and her mother do, Chunxi will naturally protect and trust them.

Chunxi's expression changed slightly, but he quickly regained his composure.

She had served the Madam personally for so many years, so she naturally knew that the Madam did not know martial arts before, but so what?

No matter how the Madam changes, she is still the closest person to me. Since I have chosen to follow the Madam and the Miss, I trust the Madam unconditionally.

She took the pill without hesitation, put it in her mouth and swallowed it.

Ye Xiaoxiao felt relieved when she saw Chunxi's actions.

Although she originally planned to give it to Chunxi secretly, after thinking for a long time, she decided to give her a chance to choose.

Fortunately, Chunxi was just as she expected.

Liu Yunniang watched this scene with a lot of emotion in her heart. She walked to Chunxi and gently held her hand.

"Chunxi, from now on, we are a family and we will never treat you unfairly." Liu Yunniang said gently.

Tears glistened in Chunxi's eyes and she nodded heavily.

"Madam, Miss, rest assured, Chunxi will do his best and will never let you down."

"Mother, Chunxi, I plan to let Yuemei and Yuezhu take this medicine, including Butler Liu. We must have our own people in the capital."

Liu Yunniang nodded slightly, understanding her daughter's considerations.

In this capital city, they really need reliable people to deal with various situations. However, she couldn't help but feel a little worried. After all, using this method to ensure loyalty always felt a little inappropriate.

"Xiaoxiao, Chunxi's loyal mother will naturally not worry, but for them, wouldn't this be a little..." Liu Yunniang asked softly, she had some doubts about the magic of this pill.

Ye Xiaoxiao naturally saw her mother's worry, "No, mother, don't worry, the products of the space are definitely effective. Have you forgotten about that old lady Ye? Besides, besides Chunxi, I don't know if there are some messy people stuffed into our house. Let's take this opportunity to see if they are human or ghosts?"

Liu Yunniang then remembered that Xiaoxiao had secretly drugged Ye's mother, and she felt relieved.

"Chunxi, keep these pills first. Go call them over later. It would be best if they are willing to take the medicine. If not, I'm afraid you will have to take the trouble to feed them."

Chunxi's expression froze, and she responded respectfully, "Don't worry, Madam. Chunxi understands."

Then, Chunxi turned around to call Yuemei, Yuezhu and Butler Liu.

The three of them quickly came to the hall, all of them confused as to why the lady had suddenly summoned them.

Liu Yunniang looked at the three people in front of her with a gentle expression yet a hint of majesty.

"I called you here today because of an important matter. You are all elders in the mansion. Xiaoxiao and I have seen your dedication and hard work over the past few days. But the situation in the capital is complicated now, so we have to act cautiously."

Yuemei, Yuezhu and Butler Liu looked at each other, and had a bad feeling in their hearts.

Liu Yunniang continued, "We have a pill that can ensure your loyalty to us. If you are willing to take it, we will be a family from now on, sharing happiness and hardship. If you are not willing..."

Having said this, Liu Yunniang's eyes became sharp for once.

Yuemei's heart tightened, and she quickly said, "Madam, Miss, I have always been loyal to you, I am willing to take this pill."

Yuezhu and Butler Liu also expressed their willingness to take the pills.

Chunxi handed them the pills and the three of them swallowed them without hesitation.

Liu Yunniang and Ye Xiaoxiao looked at them and felt a little relieved. It seemed that this matter was going a little too smoothly, right?

Seeing how decisive these three people were, Ye Xiaoxiao was really curious in her heart, is there a master behind these three people?

While thinking, she walked up to the three people, circled around them, and looked at them, making them feel uneasy: Miss, what are you doing?

Ye Xiaoxiao looked at the three of them curiously and asked with a smile,

"I want to ask, who did you belong to before? His Majesty? Or..."

Butler Liu bowed and saluted, "I was arranged to enter the mansion by General Xiao."

Yuemei and Yuezhu also bowed and saluted, "I was also arranged by General Xiao to come here."

Ye Xiaoxiao was surprised.

Liu Yunniang and Chunxi were also shocked.

General Xiao?

How could it be him?

"Madam, Miss, please don't misunderstand. The general has no ill intentions in this action. The general arranged for me to enter the mansion just to protect you at the critical moment. Although I was assigned by General Xiao, I have been loyal to you and Miss since I entered the mansion, and I have no second thoughts."

Butler Liu was afraid that the lady and the young lady would misunderstand him, so he explained earnestly.

Yuemei and Yuezhu also nodded in agreement: "Yes, Madam, Miss, we have always worked hard for the mansion and have never had any second thoughts. General Xiao also has good intentions."

Liu Yunniang and Ye Xiaoxiao looked at each other, their hearts full of confusion and surprise.

What is Xiao Mu's intention in doing this?

Liu Yunniang frowned slightly, thought for a moment and then said, "Okay, I believe you. From now on, if General Xiao has any instructions, you must report to me immediately and not make decisions on your own."

The three of them bowed again and said in unison: "We dare not do that. We will be loyal and serve you, Madam and Miss."