Your Highness, please stop chasing me.

A rather clueless maidservant blurted out, "And then what happened?"

Cang Lin rolled his eyes at Su Su.

The atmosphere is gone! Gone!

"Later, of course, famous scholars from all over the country vied to curry favor with her. Your mother didn't fancy any of them. If you ask me, that's the right thing to do. Those literati are all hypocrites." Cang Lin picked up his teacup and took a sip.

As if thinking of something, he continued, "Later, the war between the four kingdoms broke out. Su Jianan, the Prince of Jing'an of Dongli Kingdom, proposed to marry Princess Shengping as a concubine to quell the war. Your mother was forced to go through with it, and was escorted by Mu Qinghe, who was then the heir of the Duke of Zhenguo, to the marriage. However, before they even reached the border of Dongli Kingdom, news spread that the Prince of Jing'an had been assassinated. Dongli Kingdom was in constant turmoil, so no one cared whether your mother was there for the marriage or not."

Mu Xue listened quietly; this was the first time someone had talked to her about their family.

Seeing her listening attentively, Cang Lin also gathered his thoughts and spoke earnestly: "The marriage alliance failed. The old emperor, fearing the wrath of the Eastern Li Kingdom, delayed arranging a marriage for your mother. Before the war between the four kingdoms ended, the old emperor passed away. Even after the war ended, your mother was already an older woman, and no one dared to propose marriage. Later, it was the heir of the Duke of Zhenguo, oh, that is, your father, who risked his head to petition for a marriage decree. Princess Shengping and the heir of the Duke of Zhenguo are an older woman and a younger man, with a full six-year age difference. But I think your father got a great deal."

At this point, Cang Lin paused and clicked his tongue twice, then leaned closer to Mu Xue: "Let me tell you, I respect your father for being a real man in this matter; he was truly brave."

Mu Xue: You're being disrespectful, but he's still a man.

"Go on," Mu Xue said. She had gradually gotten used to Cang Lin's unconventional personality.

"At that time, the Empress Dowager, who was still the Empress, prepared a grand wedding for your mother, with a ten-mile-long red bridal procession. After all, your mother was raised by her. I heard that your mother was originally the chosen Empress, but she was forced into a marriage alliance, which implicated too many people. Your mother was a woman with a tragic fate."

"They say the imperial family is the most ruthless. Which royal woman living amidst the flames of war isn't destined for misery?" Mu Xue said calmly.

"You're so young, yet you understand things so well," Cang Lin chuckled.

"I don't need to tell you what happened next. Your mother and father lived happily together for a few years. Then you were born. Alright, that's the end of my story," Cang Lin said with a smile.

I heard that Granny Kang was originally a governess in the palace. She married along with the original owner's mother, so she probably knows more about royal affairs. Thinking of this, Mu Xue felt that she should find a time to ask her about it.

Mu Xue smiled at him and asked, "After saying so much, how did you come to know my mother?"

Cang Lin choked, this girl is really not cute.

"What else could it be? I was young back then and got separated from my elders. Your mother rescued me and raised me for a while." Cang Lin's ears gradually turned red.

"Oh~" Mu Xue said knowingly, drawing out the sound.

“I’m telling you, little girl, you should call me an uncle, by all accounts,” Cang Lin retorted defiantly.

"My uncle, Shen Wanlin, is still guarding the northern border." Mu Xue simply wouldn't call out.

After a satisfying meal, Mu Xue had learned everything she wanted to know.

She patted her bottom and prepared to leave.

"No, you're leaving already? What about me?" Cang Lin was stunned as he watched Mu Xue get up and leave so quickly.

"What's wrong with you? I'm just going my own way, what's it to you?" she asked, puzzled.

"Even if you don't call me uncle, I'm still your savior. Is it appropriate for you to just leave me here like this?" Cang Lin asked.

"Why not?" Mu Xue asked back.

Then, Mu Xue stopped teasing Cang Lin and said, "The Mu family is not at peace right now. You should find a place to stay outside the mansion."

Judging by the time, Aunt An should have already received the news and will be back soon.

Cang Lin said knowingly, "Don't worry, the Mu family's guards won't be able to find me. I'm at Yuesheng Inn, just come find me if you need anything."

Knowing about his connection with his mother, Mu Xue didn't stand on ceremony. She nodded and said, "Contact me if you need anything."

After saying that, he took Susu back to the Mu residence.

As expected, the next day, Aunt An brought Mu Jiaojiao back to the Mu residence.

Just as dawn was breaking, the door of Yuyue Garden was pounded on loudly.

Mu Xue, wearing her homemade sportswear, was doing warm-up exercises when she was attracted by the sound.

Granny Kang put on an outer robe and went to open the door. As soon as the door opened a crack, an old woman pushed it open from the outside. Granny Kang couldn't take it and stumbled back several steps. Seeing this, Mu Xue rushed forward and steadily supported Granny Kang's body as she was about to fall.

Upon recognizing the visitor, they recognized her as an acquaintance—Wang Mama, the maidservant of Aunt An.

Aunt An never openly mistreats the original owner of the body; it's always this Granny Wang who does it on her behalf.

"Fifth Miss is becoming more and more unruly. She's recovered from her illness, but she doesn't even know to pay her respects to Madam. Look at the time! Sixth Miss is already waiting..." Granny Wang said smugly, not noticing Mu Xue's already somber expression.

Before Granny Wang could finish speaking, Mu Xue raised her leg and kicked Granny Wang hard in the stomach.

Granny Wang cried out in pain and flew out of the gate of Yuyue Garden.

The servants waiting outside the door saw a dark figure fly out from inside and crash heavily to the ground.

Everyone was taken aback, and then they all crowded around.

Mu Xue was radiating coldness as she slowly walked out of Yu Yue Garden and stopped at the entrance.

"Granny Wang, you've had enough of the good life. I don't mind helping you change it." Her voice was light and calm, as if every word she spoke was an unquestionable command.

Everyone present felt an indescribable majesty emanating from Mu Xue. She was a queen in a high position, indifferently surveying those standing there, and everyone would submit.

The fact that Wang Mama was sent to cause trouble so early in the morning, and seeing that Aunt An and Mu Jiaojiao have already returned, shows that the news was delivered just in time.

For the past month, Mu Xue has kept a low profile, and the servants in the manor rarely have the opportunity to see her directly. Those who are most aware of her changes also refrain from casually chatting with the servants. Today, her kick truly surprised everyone present.

Granny Wang was nearly knocked unconscious by the kick. She had lost all her former arrogance. With the help of two maids, she staggered to her feet. Looking at Mu Xue standing there, she suppressed her anger and said in a low voice, "Madam kindly invited Fifth Miss to have breakfast, but Fifth Miss didn't appreciate it and even hit me. I must tell Madam about this."

After hearing this, Mu Xue raised an eyebrow and smiled: "Oh? Then you're going to tattle, let's see if I'm scared or not."

"Fine, fine, you wait and see." Granny Wang picked up the steps, not forgetting to shout and threaten Mu Xue.

After Wang Mama had walked a little further away, Kang Mama came forward and draped an outer garment over Muxue's shoulders. The early summer morning was still a bit chilly.

"Thank you, Granny." Mu Xue put away her imposing manner and put on a sweet smile, pouting at Granny Kang.

"You, Miss, you should be careful. Now that Aunt An has returned to the manor, she'll probably try to take advantage of you again," said Granny Kang, looking at Mu Xue with some concern.

Although Miss has done very well, Kang Mama is still worried that Mu Xue might fall into An Yiniang's trap, who has been navigating the inner quarters for so many years.