The hero fell for the cannon fodder maid.

Everyone's carriages were heading in different directions, but they all lived close to the imperial city. Lin Ze and Zhou Mu took a carriage back to Minister Lin's mansion. He hadn't been home for many years.

Zhao Gengchen and his family returned to their mansion in the capital, which was also relatively close to the imperial city, the Prince Chen's Mansion. There was always someone cleaning for them, and they could live there as long as they wanted.

Xie Yu naturally had no choice but to go back home, as his parents were still waiting for him to come home.

The carriage traveled through the bustling streets and stopped in front of a magnificent building after almost an hour. A plaque on the mansion read "Zhennan Palace" in eye-catching gold-plated characters.

Two stone lions sat majestically in front of the mansion gate. The vermilion gate had been opened by a servant, and maids and servants stood on both sides, waiting for their master to return.

Xiao Wanyue looked at the familiar streets and the familiar mansion gate, feeling indescribably melancholy.

Memories from my childhood surfaced in my mind, and I had no idea how the story would end.

Xiao Zheng and Lin Jingya got off the carriage first, and Xiao Wanyue got off last. Xiao Lingqing and Xiao Lingchen rode horses together. Xiao Lingchen was only nine years old this year, and it was too dangerous for him to ride a horse alone, so he could only share a horse with his brother. He Jingming also sat in the carriage in order not to attract attention.

The three people in the carriage looked at each other. Xiao Wanyue felt a little embarrassed, mainly because her parents kept looking at her, and she felt like a monkey.

Their eyes were full of pampering and love, Xiao Wanyue really couldn't stand it, but when she saw them, she felt like she was home.

When the servants saw their master coming back, they all bowed respectfully and said, "Welcome back to the palace, my Lord, the Princess, the Crown Prince, the Princess, and the Third Young Master."

Xiao Zheng: "No need to be polite, this is the princess of the Zhennan Palace. You must serve her carefully from now on."

The servants said: "Yes."

Xiao Zheng looked at He Jingming and said with a smile, "Please come in, Young Master Zhao." Then he pulled Xiao Wanyue into the palace.

As soon as Xiao Wanyue entered the palace, she felt like she was back in her childhood, which was a wonderful feeling.

After passing through several corridors, the entrance finally leads to the main hall. The furnishings inside are exquisite and elegant, enough to show the owner's meticulous thoughts.

The faces of everyone in the Xiao family were filled with the joy of family reunion, and the atmosphere was very harmonious, especially Xiao Zheng, whose mouth was almost stretched to the sky.

"Our Yue'er is finally home. Haha, I'm so happy today."

Lin Jingya also smiled and said, "Yes, our Yue'er is back home, and the family is finally reunited."

Xiao Lingqing also nodded secretly. Xiao Lingchen looked confused. He still hadn't adapted to having a sister, but it felt good. Although he had heard and read many stories and portraits of his sister.

But this sister seems a little familiar. Where has he seen her before?

Xiao Wanyue found a seat at random and sat down, and He Jingming sat next to her. At first, the Xiao couple were a little restrained. After all, He Jingming was the king of a country, and they were just his subjects. He Jingming refused, and they were a little nervous.

After they sat down, Xiao Zheng said, "Come here."

A middle-aged man came in from outside. He was Sun Fu, the steward of the palace. He bowed respectfully and said, "Your Majesty, what are your orders?"

Xiao Zheng: "Tell the kitchen to prepare a family feast, and make more spicy dishes. Oh, and don't forget to make a plate of osmanthus cake."

Sun Fu: "Yes." He retreated, his eyes full of tears. He seemed to see the young lady, but he didn't know if he was mistaken. Following the prince's instructions, he ran to the kitchen and told the cooks to cook.

Everyone sat inside, and a maidservant came behind them to serve tea. Lin Jingya looked at her daughter and said, "Yue'er, when we were at the Marquis' Mansion, I thought you looked familiar, but I couldn't remember where I had seen you before. And then there was this inexplicable feeling of familiarity. If I had taken a closer look at that time, I would have definitely recognized you."

Xiao Wanyue: "Mom, you are talking nonsense. I was wearing men's clothes at the time. How could you recognize who I was? Besides, I have grown up and my facial features have changed a lot. You don't have to feel guilty. I should be the one feeling guilty. I didn't recognize you."

Lin Jingya: "Then what were you doing in the Marquis' Mansion at that time?"

Xiao Wanyue: "Well, this is about being a maid. I was injured and had no money to eat, so I went to the Marquis' Mansion. But I had a very comfortable life in the Marquis' Mansion. I just cleaned the yard every day and didn't have to do anything else. I had enough food to eat and warm clothes to wear."

After hearing her say this, several people felt even more upset. They didn't expect that the legitimate daughter of the Zhennan Palace, who should have been pampered, had actually become a maid. It was obvious that she had a hard life, but she just downplayed it in front of them.

Maybe there are other things that they don’t know. Xiao Lingqing’s eyes were full of heartache. He knew that his sister was abducted and later fell into the hands of human traffickers. Later, she was adopted and sold again. Finally, she was found by her uncle and lived a good life in Liujia Village for a few years.

He didn't even dare to tell his parents, fearing that they would feel extremely guilty towards Yue'er. He also felt guilty that if he hadn't been so playful, his sister wouldn't have been kidnapped.

Lin Jingya couldn't help crying, and Xiao Zheng was also very upset. He forced a smile and said, "Madam, don't cry. Today is a great day. We are here to welcome Yue'er, so let's not cry."

Lin Jingya: "Our Yue'er is so pitiful. If only that incident hadn't happened back then, it would have been better."

Xiao Zheng: "It's good to have Yue'er back. It's a blessing from heaven that our family can be reunited. Madam, do you still remember that year when a Taoist priest came to read Yue'er's fortune and said that if our daughter can pass this test, she will become extremely rich and her fortune will turn."

Lin Jingya paused for a moment before remembering what the Taoist priest had said. It was indeed true. They had found Yue'er, and she seemed to be living well and had not suffered any hardship. This was their greatest luck.

But she will not let go of those who separated her from her mother and daughter, and let her Yue'er suffer innocently.

Looking at Xiao Wanyue's face, Lin Jingya was filled with pity and heartache.

This child is her most beloved daughter. She has been smart and well-behaved since she was a child, although she can be very naughty sometimes.

Xiao Lingqing: "Just come home, sister. I will protect you from now on."

Xiao Wanyue: "Yeah, thank you, brother. I know you are the best."

Xiao Zheng: "Yue'er, only your brother is good, what about father and mother?"

Xiao Wanyue: "You are all well."

Lin Jingya: "Oh, by the way, this is your younger brother. It was Yue'er who saved Chen'er at the palace that time, otherwise the consequences would be disastrous. Xiao Lingchen, why don't you meet your second sister soon?"

Xiao Lingchen quickly ran to Xiao Wanyue and bowed, saying, "Chen'er greets Second Sister. Thank you for saving my life. Chen'er has no way to repay you, so I can only protect you and give you delicious food."

Xiao Wanyue: "Yeah, Chen'er is thoughtful, sister is waiting for our Chen'er to protect her."

She smiled and said that it was quite interesting that she didn't find this cheap brother. Hehe, she could take her brother for a walk when she had nothing to do in the future.

Everyone was having a great time. Xiao Zheng looked at He Jingming, the only outsider in the house. He didn't know what exactly happened when the emperor came back with Yue'er and the others. He had to ask Qing'er to find out.

Xiao Zheng: "Your Majesty, please have a simple meal here today. Please forgive me for my poor hospitality."

He Jingming: "Uncle, there's no need to do this. I'm here to accompany Yue'er as well."

Everyone in the Xiao family was a little confused. What did the emperor mean?

Several people were confused. What did he mean?