Zuo An Ning couldn't help but tear up when she heard Nanny Zhu telling her story of what had just happened.

After all, when she entered the locust tree forest, she had the intention of never returning.

Mrs. Qiao and Qiao Jiaojiao were very smart and they immediately understood Zuo An Ning's plan.

An Ning knew about this locust tree formation. Ordinary people could not find a way out.

So when An Ning took Nanny Zhu in, she didn't even think that Nanny Zhu would come out to call for help.

When the banquet is over, she, as her aunt, will naturally notice An Ning's disappearance. After a thorough search, she will be able to rescue Nanny Zhu.

As for An Ning, since she couldn't get relief, she didn't care what would happen to her under the strong effect of the drug.

Thinking of this, Mrs. Qiao felt pained and anxious in her heart, and could not help but say, "An Ning! You foolish child, you...you..."

Zuo Anning knew that Madam Qiao had seen through her thoughts, so she could only hold Madam Qiao's hand tightly and said with a choked voice:

"Aunt, since that person wants to plot against An Ning, he will definitely find someone to witness An Ning's misbehavior. He may have done it on purpose, but there is no safe place in the back garden except for this locust tree formation."

"An Ning can ignore her own reputation and face, but she cannot ignore her grandfather."

"The news of my parents' divorce has been widely reported. If An Ning makes a fool of herself again today, my grandfather's reputation will be ruined by An Ning."

"Aunt, Grandfather really treats An Ning too well. An Ning feels guilty..."

When Zuo Anning said this, she suddenly lowered her head and tears fell one by one.

The fact that she caught Madam Zuo and Li Xusheng having an affair that day caused her indelible harm.

How could she, as a daughter, feel at ease when her own mother had let her grandfather down?

"There are also my aunt and uncle, and my eldest cousin. Aunt, today is my eldest cousin and Yaxian's wedding day, how can An Ning ruin this day......"

"If I make a fool of myself in public, it will harm the Qiao family, and my cousin and Yaxian will become the laughing stock of the capital. Aunt, I can't do that. I can't be so selfish and incompetent."

When Mrs. Qiao heard this, she felt so sad that she couldn't help but burst into tears.

"You silly child, so you brought Nanny Zhu to hide in this locust tree formation, even if you can't bear the effects of the medicine and hurt yourself, or even...even lose your life?"

Zuo Anning nodded lightly and said nothing more.

Qiao Jiaojiao really felt sorry for Zuo An Ning. Seeing her nod silently, she couldn't help but tears up in her eyes.

[Cousin An Ning... Alas...]

[It’s okay, it’s okay. Today’s disaster is over. The days ahead will be filled with joy! ]

【As for the eldest princess...】

Qiao Jiaojiao's face darkened.

[People who do good deeds can always be kind, but being kind to bad people is foolish! Princess, if you do many unjust things, don't blame us for fighting back! ]

Mrs. Qiao couldn't bear to say anything to Zuo An Ning anymore. This child was really too sensible and too pitiful.

"Come, put this on, and I'll take you back to the house."

Mrs. Qiao spoke gently, put a thin cloak on Zuo An Ning, and protected her as she walked out of the rockery.

Qiao Zhongguo tilted his body and looked at the road he came from. Qiao Jiaojiao staggered to his side and was picked up by him.

After escorting Mrs. Qiao and the others to the main house, Qiao Zhongguo hurried to the front yard with Qiao Jiaojiao in his arms.

The play in the front yard is about to start, right?

After Zuo Anning washed her face, her mood gradually calmed down.

She smiled and urged Mrs. Qiao, "Aunt, today is my eldest cousin's big day, you can't leave the table for too long, go back quickly, An Ning is no longer in trouble."

Mrs. Qiao looked at her gently. Seeing her smiling face, she felt a little sad, but she still nodded gently.

"Okay, An Ning, have a good rest. Your aunt will come to see you after the banquet."

Zuo Anning nodded immediately.

The moment she turned around, Mrs. Qiao's face immediately turned cold, and her delicate eyebrows and eyes were frost-covered.

Great, the thief's hand has reached her Qiao's backyard! She wants to see how the thief will escape today!

Zuo An Ning leaned against the door frame and watched Madam Qiao leave the main courtyard. At this time, Nanny Zhu came over again, wrung out a handkerchief.

"Miss, there is a wound on your shoulder. You need to clean it first. I will go find someone to get medicine later."

Zuo An Ning shook her head gently, "Mammy, it's okay, it's just a minor injury."

Madam Zhu said in pain, "Young lady, I can see that you are bleeding, how can it be a minor injury? Why would those evil-hearted people set their sights on you?"

"Fortunately, the young lady and her husband arrived in time and brought the girl—"

When Nanny Zhu said this, she suddenly came to her senses.

"Eh? Miss, I didn't see the lady give you any antidote just now, how come you suddenly got better?"

Zuo Anning's expression changed slightly.

She knew why she was fine, it was because of her cousin Jiaojiao...

It was she who used a magical talisman to pull her out of the abyss!

I just saw that my aunt and uncle were not surprised. I guess they have already known about the magical powers of my cousin Jiaojiao, right?

It’s great that cousin Jiaojiao is so capable, she feels very relieved.

Seeing that Nanny Zhu was still looking at him in confusion, Zuo An Ning shook his head gently, "Maybe the effect of the medicine has worn off..."

Even though the nanny treated her like her own daughter, such a mysterious thing could never be spoken of.

The fewer people who know about it, the better protection it will be for my cousin Jiaojiao.

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When Qiao Zhongguo carried Qiao Jiaojiao back to the banquet in the front yard, he did not see the prince.

The Fourth Prince sat there obediently, and even Tan Hanchi came back.

Qiao Zhongguo glanced at Tan Hanchi from a distance, and seeing that he was staring at him, he nodded slightly.

When Tan Hanchi saw this, his hand that was tightly clenched on the wine glass suddenly loosened, and his heart finally settled down.

Great, Miss Zuo is fine...

When the Fourth Prince saw Qiao Zhongguo coming back with Qiao Jiaojiao in his arms, he couldn't help but walk over with a look of surprise.

"Master Qiao, didn't you just send someone to tell me that you wanted to see the Crown Prince?"

"And why doesn't Sister Qiao go back to the backyard again?"

Qiao Zhongguo habitually raised his hand to rub the Fourth Prince's head, but suddenly realized the current situation and stopped his hand.

"Your Highness, I just lost touch with His Highness the Crown Prince and am now going to look for him. Please sit here and don't walk around."

Qiao Zhongguo said this and turned around and walked out.

When the Fourth Prince saw this, his eyes flashed slightly, and he knew that something had happened today.

What happened that required the master to specially lead the prince out?

He believed that his master would not frame the Crown Prince, so in this case, he must use the Crown Prince's identity, right?

Now, who in the Qiao Mansion needs the Crown Prince to keep him under control?

Thinking of this, a look of understanding flashed across the Fourth Prince’s cute little face.

Is she the older sister?