In Ye Mu's room, Ye Qingcheng felt very restrained.
Then she saw Ye Mu take out some new clothes: "Qingcheng, look, how about these? This is a fabric your mother has been choosing for a long time. The moment I saw it, I loved it, it suits you so well."
Ye Qingcheng was deeply touched. She had never had anyone give her clothes before. Every day was spent escaping and hiding from zombies. She hadn't received a gift in a long time.
But this kind of gift always carried a sense of stolen familial affection.
The daughter Ye Mu loved was not her, but the Ye Qingcheng who had already died. If Ye Mu were to know that her daughter was dead, and that this body was merely a lonely spirit occupying a magpie's nest, would she still like this daughter?
Ye Qingcheng gave a wry smile. Wasn't it obvious? She wouldn't.
The moment Ye Mu turned around, she saw Ye Qingcheng's wry smile and asked, confused, "Qingcheng, what's wrong?"
Ye Qingcheng shook her head and smiled, "It's nothing, I just remembered some past events, and comparing them with the present... I feel so uneasy!"
Ye Qingcheng lowered her head to look at the clothes in her hands, not meeting Ye Mu's gaze. Suddenly, the shadow cast by the candlelight made Ye Qingcheng's heart tremble.
Because she was embraced by Ye Mu.
Ye Mu hugged her, her hand gently stroking her head, "Silly child, you've given me a good life now. Mother thanks you. No matter what happens in the future, you are my daughter. If one day the Prince divorces you, then come home, and we'll live a simple life together. As long as you are alive, it's better than anything."
In fact, Ye Mu understood, she understood the reason why Xiao Wang married Ye Qingcheng. It was only because her daughter resembled Murong Yun that he agreed to the marriage. She feared that one day, if the Prince grew tired of her, her daughter would only be divorced.
For the first time, Ye Qingcheng couldn't hold back her tears. She cried, not loudly, but she suddenly realized that her mother's embrace was so warm. This warmth made her not want to leave. She knew perfectly well that this did not belong to her. But still, she was a little greedy, just a little, let her be a little more greedy.
Ye Mu coaxed Ye Qingcheng to sleep.
The next day, when Ye Qingcheng woke up, Ye Mu had already prepared breakfast.
Ye Mu looked up and saw her awake.
She smiled and said, "You're awake, come and eat quickly!"
Ye Qingcheng felt a bit lazy, wearing only her inner garment, she went forward and hugged Ye Mu, greedily absorbing the gentle atmosphere.
This made Ye Mu feel a bit uneasy.
"Oh, oh, oh, you're acting spoiled with your mother!"
Su Momo chuckled from the side, "Side Madam, you should enjoy your daughter's affection to your heart's content! Once she returns to the Prince's manor, you won't have the chance anymore!"
This remark made Ye Mu laugh heartily.
"Alright! Go get ready and eat."
Ye Qingcheng nodded and reluctantly went to wash up.
After she ate breakfast, it was time to go back.
Ye Mu reluctantly went to see her off. This time, Ye Father did not come, but Madam Ye did.
Watching the carriage carrying Ye Qingcheng away, Ye Mu's emotions were complicated. Only when the carriage was no longer visible did she slowly return to the manor.
Su Momo accompanied her the entire way.
Facing a confidante, Ye Mu couldn't help but complain, talking for a while.
"You say that Prince's manor is a tiger's den. My daughter used to not even dare to watch a chicken being killed, but now she kills someone without even blinking an eye."
Su Momo didn't think so, "Side Madam, please don't blame this old servant for speaking out of turn, but I see the young lady like this, and it's a good thing."
Ye Mu stared at her with wide, disbelieving eyes.
Su Momo let her stare, "In this world, where is there any talk of fairness? The Prince has absolute power in Cheng State. If the young lady suffers any grievances in the Prince's manor, what help can we provide? We wouldn't even know! If she was treated harshly from the beginning, then by becoming like this, at least she won't be bullied in the Prince's manor anymore."
"Alas~" Ye Mu sighed and shook her head, "I'm not even as clear-sighted as you."
As soon as Ye Qingcheng returned to the Prince's manor, she was startled by Xiao Wang Ye.
The reason was that Xiao Wang Ye was waiting at the manor gate for her return.
"You stayed overnight at your mother's?"
Ye Qingcheng patted her chest, "You scared me! Yes! Didn't I tell you I was going back to my mother's?"
Xiao Wang Ye frowned, "But you didn't say you were staying overnight."
This made Ye Qingcheng speechless.
"What business is it of yours whether I stay overnight or not!"
Xiao Wang Ye's mood was currently very unsettled.
"Do you know that I waited for you all night?"
Ye Qingcheng blinked, "Oh! Why were you waiting for me?"
Xiao Wang Ye then turned his head away and remained silent, ignoring her.
Ye Qingcheng found it very speechless. If he had something to say, he could just come find her. He waited for her all night, and when asked if something was wrong, he wouldn't say anything. It was truly frustrating!
So she decided not to bother with him and simply ignored him, walking past his wheelchair.
She didn't see the resentful look in Xiao Wang Ye's eyes behind her.
As soon as Ye Qingcheng returned to her room, Lin Xiao arrived.
It was as if the moment she arrived, Lin Xiao followed right after.
Ye Qingcheng asked in confusion, "What is it?" What's wrong with all of them?
Lin Xiao also got straight to the point, "The Prince said that from now on, you need to tell him when you go out, and tell him when you will return and when you won't. You also need to inform him in advance if you plan to stay overnight."
One by one, these statements made Ye Qingcheng and Bi Xi stare in amazement.
Finally, Ye Qingcheng exploded.
"Is he sick? Isn't this just disguised surveillance? Where is Xiao Wang Ye now? I'm going to find him."
Lin Xiao held his head high, with an expression that suggested he would never betray his master.
"I will not tell you that the Prince is currently in the study."
Ye Qingcheng understood, "The study, right? Fine, I'll go find him now."
However, the moment she took a step, Lin Xiao blocked her path.
"I will not let you disturb the Prince."
Ye Qingcheng was very speechless, "Then why did you tell me he was in the study?"
Lin Xiao chuckled, "I just said it for you to hear, are you happy?"
Ye Qingcheng twitched the corner of her mouth.
She suddenly looked behind him, somewhat surprised, "Xiao Wang Ye? Why are you here?"
Lin Xiao reflexively turned around to salute, and suddenly his vision went black, and he fainted.
Ye Qingcheng caught the unconscious Lin Xiao, and Bi Xi beside her was stunned.
What had she just seen? She saw the Consort seduce Lin Xiao to turn around, then strike his neck with a palm, and then Lin Xiao fainted.
Lin Xiao's body was quite heavy. Ye Qingcheng alone couldn't hold him up. She looked up and saw Bi Xi, "Quick, come help! What are you standing there for?"
Bi Xi only then snapped back to reality.