Bai's generous nature made even a reserved person like Duanmu Junyu feel very comfortable around her.

However, she had no recollection of the Eastern Chu matter that she mentioned.

Seeing this, Su Xuening quickly reminded Bai Shi, "Mother, my mother has forgotten about what happened in Dongchu."

Bai finally remembered that Duanmu Junyu had lost her memory and said regretfully, "That's such a pity."

It's one thing to forget other things, but it's a real pity to forget General Su and those two children as well.

Duanmu Junyu didn't want to talk about her amnesia, so she gave Bai Shi a forced smile and said, "Your Highness is so kind. I can tell you take good care of Xue Ning."

Su Xuening has a lot to say about this: "My mother did indeed treat me like her own daughter."

Su Yun'an also spoke up at the right time: "The Empress Dowager is very kind to my sister."

Bai was embarrassed by their praise: "Oh dear, please don't praise me like that. Ning'er marrying into our family is the greatest blessing our rascal has ever received. Of course, I will treat Ning'er like my own daughter!"

As she spoke, Bai smiled generously at Duanmu Junyu and said, "This is all I should do, please don't be so polite!"

Duanmu Junyu could feel Bai Shi's affection for Su Xuening, and she could also see that she really liked Su Xuening. The child kept calling her "Mother Consort," and even Yun An called her "Grand Consort." It was clear that they got along very well!

"Have you encountered any difficulties in Dongchu?"

They must have encountered some difficulties, otherwise why would they agree to come to Xiliang knowing that the child was about to be born, and even give birth on the way?

When this was mentioned, the expressions on their faces all became strange.

Madam Bai sighed softly and said, "We have indeed encountered difficulties. Our emperor has been bewitched by a villain and is no longer able to govern. The Eastern Chu court is controlled by his two princes, and our brat is a thorn in their side. While my son was in the north providing disaster relief and suppressing bandits, they falsely accused him of treason and imprisoned Ning'er and me in the Heavenly Prison. Fortunately, several of Ning'er's masters and uncles rescued us. We were originally planning to flee, but then you sent the Vermilion Bird divine beast to pick up Ning'er and Yun'an, so Ning'er suggested that we come to Western Liang for temporary refuge."

As Bai spoke, she said apologetically, "I'm really sorry to have troubled you."

Duanmu Junyu was somewhat taken aback. She hadn't expected their lives in Dongchu to be so difficult. If she had known this would happen, she should have brought them all back with her when she left.

Su Xuening looked at Duanmu Junyu and explained, "Actually, even if you hadn't sent the Vermilion Bird divine beast to pick up Yun'an and me, we were planning to flee west and try to find you in Xiliang."

Duanmu Junyu looked at Su Xuening and Su Yun'an with heartache and said, "You two can stay in Xiliang with peace of mind. No one here can bully you!"

As Duanmu Junyu spoke, she looked at Bai Shi and Pei Luo and said, "You can all stay here in peace. You can stay as long as you like. If you want to leave in the future, I can send someone to take you away."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." The group bowed to Duanmu Junyu in gratitude.

Su Yun'an stayed close to Duanmu Junyu, tugging at her clothes, and asked eagerly, "Mother, are you really the Empress of Xiliang?"

Duanmu Junyu gently pinched Su Yun'an's cheek: "What do you think?"

Isn't it obvious?

Su Yun'an naturally knew that she was indeed the Empress of Western Liang, but...

"A country cannot be without a ruler for a day. When you were in Eastern Chu, did Western Liang never have a ruler?" Su Yun'an asked curiously.

If it were just a day or two, or a month or two, that would be one thing, but Mother stayed in Eastern Chu for nearly twenty years. Did Western Liang not have a ruler for those twenty years?

This is unbelievable!

Su Yun'an's question was actually a question that others were also curious about.

At this moment, everyone turned to look at Duanmu Junyu.

Duanmu Junyu sighed softly: "This is a long story..."

As soon as Duanmu Junyu opened her mouth, a commotion broke out outside.

"Your Highness, you cannot enter without His Majesty's summons!"

It seems that someone was trying to break into the palace but was stopped by the palace servants outside.

"Get out of my way!"

After a sharp shout, everyone in the hall saw a gorgeously dressed young girl burst in.

When Duanmu Junyu saw Duanmu Qingxin, her face immediately darkened.

Duanmu Qingxin also saw Duanmu Junyu. She was initially a little guilty for breaking into the palace, but when she saw the child next to Duanmu Junyu who looked exactly like her, she immediately widened her eyes in anger and questioned, "Mother, who is he!"

She had just heard rumors in the palace that her mother had a child out of wedlock and had the Vermilion Bird mythical beast bring the child back to the palace, so she rushed over immediately.

I thought it was just a rumor, but it turns out to be true!

This child looks exactly like the Queen Mother; she doesn't even resemble the Queen Mother that much!

Not to mention that Duanmu Qingxin was angry because Duanmu Junyu had another child, Su Yun'an and Su Xuening were also stunned when they heard the girl call Duanmu Junyu "Mother Empress".

In particular, Su Yun'an immediately tugged at Duanmu Junyu's sleeve and said with dissatisfaction, "Mother, why does she call you Empress? Who is she?"

Before Duanmu Junyu could speak, Duanmu Qingxin's eyes reddened when Su Yun'an called her "Mother": "What kind of thing are you, daring to call the Empress Mother!"

Even if he is the Empress's illegitimate son, he is not worthy to call her "Mother"!

Su Yun'an hadn't expected Duanmu Qingxin to be so fierce and to insult him like that. He immediately turned to Duanmu Junyu with a pitiful expression and complained, "Mother..."

Whether she is the wife of the Grand General of Eastern Chu or the Empress of Western Liang, she is still his and his sister's mother. Why can't he call her mother?

And who is this woman? What gives her the right to call her Mother or Empress?

His mother only gave birth to his older sister and him, so where did she come from?

Sensing Su Yun'an's grievance, Duanmu Junyu patted his head soothingly, then glared at Duanmu Qingxin with displeasure: "How dare you trespass into Fengming Palace!"

Duanmu Qingxin was so frightened by Duanmu Junyu's stern shout that she immediately knelt down: "Mother, I did not mean to break into the palace. It is because there are rumors in the palace that you have some illegitimate children outside. I do not believe what they say, so I came to prove that you have no illegitimate children."

As Duanmu Qingxin spoke, she glared fiercely at Su Yun'an.

He's just an illegitimate child who can't be brought into the public eye. If his mother doesn't acknowledge his identity, he's nothing!

Su Yun'an didn't know whether she felt wronged by Duanmu Qingxin's words or by Duanmu Qingxin's glare; in any case, she felt extremely wronged.

He tugged at Duanmu Junyu's sleeve, protesting, "Mother, what is she saying? When did my sister and I become illegitimate children?"