I am the stepmother of my son, and the little villain has changed into a little cotton-padded jacket

The family walked around the street for the whole morning, bought a lot of things, and returned to the inn carrying large and small bags.

All three children gained a lot. Xiao Wan carefully put the pearl hairpins she bought into the dressing box that Wen Shutang bought specifically for her.

Seeing Xiao Wan's cherishing look, Wen Shutang felt soft in his heart.

"Go change your clothes, we'll have lunch later." Wen Shutang instructed.

The children went upstairs together. Wen Shutang turned around and looked at Xiao Yizhuo: "Let's go out and buy some food later. There is no kitchen here, so we can't cook."

Xiao Yizhuo nodded slightly: "No, this inn has a kitchen, I'll go order the food."

Hearing what he said, Wen Shutang raised his eyebrows.

The capital city is different. You can order meals at the inns here, but in places like Qingshui Town and Fengzhen, you only need to stay in the inns and you have to take care of your own meals.

Seeing such a contrast, Wen Shutang couldn't help but smack his lips.

"That's good. That saves us from having to go out."

Wen Shutang and Xiao Yizhuo went to the kitchen together. The hygiene was okay and it looked very clean. They ordered some light dishes that were suitable for the children's appetite.

By the time the three children changed their clothes, washed their hands and went downstairs, the exquisite dishes had already been served.

"Come and have dinner, have you all washed your hands?" Wen Shutang greeted.

Xiao Ye was the first to run over and nodded vigorously: "I've washed my hands, mother."

"Okay, let's eat quickly. You must be tired after shopping all morning." Wen Shutang handed them the chopsticks with a faint smile.

I don’t know if it was because the cooking skills of the inn’s kitchen were good or if the family was tired after going out for a whole morning, but everyone enjoyed the meal especially deliciously.

Even Xiao Ze, who usually has a small appetite, ate half a bowl of rice more.

Looking at the satisfied expressions on the children's faces after they had eaten and drunk their fill, Wen Shutang couldn't help but laugh.

After dinner, there is no need for several people to clean up the mess on the table. A special waiter will come to clean it up after a while.

The sun was getting higher and higher, and it was easy to feel sleepy after lunch. Wen Shutang took the children upstairs to rest. He walked out of the room and went downstairs only after settling all three children.

As soon as he went downstairs, he saw that the lobby, which had been occupied by other guests, was now empty. Only Xiao Yizhuo and a few men in dark red robes and black official hats were standing downstairs.

Wen Shutang suddenly felt confused.

Xiao Yizhuo noticed Wen Shutang coming downstairs, and before she could ask, he explained, "This is the eunuch De who is beside the emperor."

Hearing what he said, Wen Shutang was a little surprised, and his eyes fell on the man in the lead. This man was wearing a dark red long coat. What was different from the others was that this man's clothes were embroidered with some dark patterns, which looked quite special.

Wen Shutang went downstairs and walked to Xiao Yizhuo's side. He raised his eyebrows slightly and looked at the eunuch De in front of him, and nodded slightly: "Hello, eunuch De."

Xiao Dezi was ordered to invite Xiao Yizhuo to the palace to discuss matters. Originally, the emperor did not know that General Xiao and his family had arrived in Beijing. It was only today that Yingzi saw them on the street and reported it to the emperor. Only then did the emperor know that Xiao Yizhuo and his family had arrived in the capital.

As soon as the emperor learned the news, he immediately asked him to come in person and invite General Xiao into the palace.

Now he not only saw General Xiao, but also General Xiao's wife, which surprised him a little.

Seeing the woman in front of him who was not at all stage-frightened or afraid of people, Xiao Dezi was secretly surprised, but his face remained kind and respectful.

"Madam General, you are too kind to me. I should pay my respects to you."

As Xiao Dezi was about to bow his head, Wen Shutang quickly stopped him: "No, sir, why do you have to perform such a grand ceremony?"

Xiao Dezi was just pretending and didn't really want to salute Wen Shutang, so when Wen Shutang just started speaking, Xiao Dezi had already straightened up his body.

"General Xiao, I have come here rashly on the orders of His Majesty to invite you into the palace to discuss matters. Do you think it is possible for you to come with me into the palace now? It would be bad to ask His Majesty to wait for you." Xiao Dezi had a smile on his face and bent slightly when he looked at Xiao Yizhuo, looking very servile.

But the words he spoke were full of threats.

Naturally, everyone present could hear the other meaning in his words.

Xiao Yizhuo glanced at Xiao Dezi indifferently and said nothing.

With just one glance, Xiao Dezi felt the endless coldness in the man's eyes, and he was so scared that his calves trembled.

Xiao Dezi realized belatedly what he had said and immediately broke out in a cold sweat.

He raised his hand to wipe the cold sweat that suddenly flowed down his forehead and swallowed unconsciously.

Having not seen this adult for such a long time, he actually became a little carried away for a moment.

Although so much time has passed, the man in front of me is still the same cold-faced killer.

Thinking of this, Xiao Dezi didn't dare to speak anymore and waited quietly for Xiao Yizhuo to make a decision.

After a moment, Xiao Yizhuo turned to look at Wen Shutang and said in a softer voice, "Madam, I'll go there and will be back before the evening. Don't worry."

When Wen Shutang heard what he said, his heart skipped a beat and he had a bad feeling.

Wen Shutang walked forward without hesitation and whispered, "I'll go with you."

Knowing that Wen Shutang was worried about him, Xiao Yizhuo raised a faint smile, reached out and held her hand and patted the back of her hand soothingly.

"It's okay, Madam, just wait for me here."

Xiao Yizhuo lowered his head to Wen Shutang's ear and lowered his voice, saying in a voice that only the two of them could hear: "Madam, take good care of the child."

Hearing this, Wen Shutang suddenly realized that Xiao Yizhuo didn't let her go because he was afraid that something might happen to the three children.

Now the emperor may not know the existence of these three children, so Xiao Yizhuo doesn't have to worry so much. If the emperor knew the existence of the three children, it would be bad if he wanted to use the children to threaten Xiao Yizhuo.

If the three children were used as a handle to threaten Xiao Yizhuo, Xiao Yizhuo would be restricted and constrained in every way.

Thinking of this, Wen Shutang's eyes flashed with understanding, and he looked up at Xiao Yizhuo, his eyes full of comfort.

"Okay, then I'll wait here for you to come back, and I'll leave dinner for you."

Hearing Wen Shutang's words, Xiao Yizhuo's smile became even wider. Ignoring the gazes of people around him, he hugged Wen Shutang into his arms and kissed her on the forehead.

"Okay, I will come back on time and I will not let Madam worry."

After saying that, he let go of Wen Shutang and turned to look at Xiao Dezi. The tenderness in his eyes and the gentle temperament around him suddenly disappeared, replaced by endless coldness.

"Let's go."

Xiao Dezi lowered his head, not daring to look into Xiao Yizhuo's eyes again: "General Xiao, this way please."

The group walked out of the inn, and Wen Shutang stood at the door and watched them leave.

As soon as a few carriages left, a light drizzle began to fall from the sky.