Meng Guxue didn't even have the heart to eat lunch. He hurried back to his room and sat on the bed in a daze.

Xiao Tao ran over with the cakes in her hands, looking worried and asked, "Miss, what's wrong with you?"

Meng Guxue's heart was filled with fear, and she couldn't help but tear up when she saw Xiaotao.

I originally wanted to take Xiaotao with me to Nanli Country, but now my life is in danger, and I must not harm Xiaotao's life.

Thinking of this, Meng Guxue pulled Xiaotao to her side and said in a trembling voice:

"Xiao Tao, you can't go to Nanli Country with me. I will ask my mother to cancel your slavery. Then I will give you enough money to support yourself. You can find a way out by yourself!"

When Xiaotao heard this, she was so scared that she fell to the ground and her eyes immediately became red.

"Miss, did Xiaotao make any mistakes? Why do you suddenly not want Xiaotao anymore?"

"Miss, Xiaotao just wants to follow you!"

Meng Guxue felt sad. She was unfamiliar with the Nanli country and she really wanted someone to be with her.

"Miss, please! Xiao Tao can correct whatever she did wrong! Please don't chase her away!"

As Xiao Tao spoke, she began to bang her head hard on the pedal, making a thumping sound.

Seeing this, Meng Guxue leaned over to help her up and said anxiously, "Don't! Xiaotao, don't do this! I told you not to kowtow or kneel!"

Xiao Tao's forehead was already red from knocking, and with tears in her eyes, she begged again, "Then Miss, please don't chase Xiao Tao away, okay?"

Meng Guxue sighed deeply. She trusted Xiaotao, so she pulled Xiaotao to sit on the footrest and said in a worried voice:

"Xiao Tao, I don't mean to drive you away, but this trip to Nanli Country is life-threatening!"

"What!?"

Xiaotao suddenly raised her voice and widened her eyes.

"Miss, you are going there for a marriage alliance, and you have the Third and Second Princes guarding you all the way, so how could you be in danger?"

Meng Guxue's face turned slightly pale, and she said in a miserable voice: "Xiao Tao, you don't understand, it's the Second Prince who wants to kill me! I can't explain too much to you, anyway -"

Xiao Tao suddenly grasped Meng Guxue's sleeve and quickly interrupted her.

"Miss, if your life is in danger, Xiaotao will go with you! Xiaotao will protect you no matter what!"

When Meng Guxue heard this, her mouth opened slightly, and she was shocked and moved.

"Xiao Tao, you..."

When Xiaotao saw Meng Guxue's stunned look, she burst into laughter.

She felt relieved knowing that the young lady didn't dislike her, really.

"Miss, I have to say something disrespectful. Since your personality has changed drastically, you really don't look like a lady from the boudoir in the capital at all. I was very worried that you would cause trouble and I, as a servant, would have to take the blame."

"You did cause trouble all the time, but you never let the master and mistress take their anger out on Xiao Tao."

"Xiao Tao never knew what equality was. Xiao Tao was just a slave."

"But you didn't allow Xiao Tao to kneel, kowtow, or call herself a slave. You always said thank you to Xiao Tao, and you also taught Xiao Tao how to make soap and lipstick..."

Speaking of this, Xiaotao couldn't help but her eyes turned red again.

"Miss, no one is perfect, but in Xiaotao's eyes, you are really excellent."

"If your life is really in danger this time, Xiao Tao is willing to die for you—"

"alright,

Meng Guxue quickly raised her hand to cover Xiaotao's mouth, her heart filled with emotion.

She was a time traveler, so she couldn't stand the people around her being servile, so she casually asked them to change.

But I didn't expect that this incident would become such a great blessing for Xiaotao.

Since she traveled through time, her life has been a complete failure. Even Mrs. Meng could not hide her disappointment. Only silly Xiaotao still treated her as a treasure.

"Xiao Tao, thank you, really. Since you don't want to leave, then continue to stay with me. I won't just sit there and wait for death!"

Having said this, Meng Guxue's face was full of determination.

Xiao Tao was delighted to hear that and nodded heavily, "Miss, whatever you say, Xiao Tao will listen to you!"

Meng Guxue stood up upon hearing this and began to pace back and forth in the room.

"Helper, I need more helper!"

Xiao Tao asked worriedly, "Who are you looking for, Miss? The Second Prince... that's His Royal Highness, who can deal with the Second Prince?"

Meng Guxue clenched her hands and was thinking in her heart.

In the dream, the second prince’s biggest enemies were only two: the crown prince and the Qiao family.

The prince... The prince is in the East Palace, and she has no way to contact him at all. Besides, she has no way to gain the prince's trust. After much thought, the only option is the Qiao family!

Although the Qiao family was defeated by the second prince in the previous life, this life is different. Even Han Yaxian was not poisoned.

That’s right!

Take Han Yaxian’s poisoning as a stepping stone!

She still holds some secrets of the Second Prince in her hands, and she even has a shocking guess!

As long as the Qiao family can protect her and get her safely to Nanli Country, she will give everything to them!

In the dream, the Qiao family was too loyal and unguarded, which led to their destruction.

If he had been warned by her this time, Qiao Zhongguo would not necessarily lose in a fight with the second prince, as he was once a world-famous general!

Thinking of this, Meng Guxue's heart suddenly became firm, and he said to Xiao Tao in a deep voice:

"Qiao family! Xiaotao, I want to meet the Qiao family!"

Xiao Tao was shocked. She knew the reputation of the Qiao family. General Qiao was a great hero praised by everyone.

But can the great hero defeat the prince?

But she believed whatever the lady said. If the lady said it could be done, it must be possible!

"Miss, how do you want to meet the Qiao family?"

Meng Guxue's thoughts turned around, and she suddenly asked, "Xiao Tao, did you say this morning that the emperor granted a marriage between Zuo Anning and Tan Hanchi?"

Xiao Tao nodded blankly, "Yes, it has spread all over the capital."

Meng Guxue pondered for a moment and nodded immediately, "Zuo Anning is Madam Qiao's niece. With such great news, the Qiao family will definitely go to the Duke of Yan's Mansion to congratulate them."

"Although I have no friendship with Zuo An Ning, I have no choice but to go there shamelessly. Outsiders don't know how close my friendship with Zuo An Ning is!"

"It would be great if we could meet the Qiao family. Even if we can't, please ask Duke Yan to invite the Qiao family!"

"This time, I must meet Qiao Zhongguo no matter what!"

Meng Guxue made up her mind, washed her face immediately, changed into clothes suitable for meeting guests, and took Xiaotao to the carriage for the trip.

Xiao Tao was a little uneasy, "Miss, you said that the Second Prince wanted to harm you, so will it be okay for us to go out?"

Meng Guxue was extremely clear-headed at the moment. Hearing this, he sneered, "If he attacks me in the capital, he'd be really crazy!"

"Besides, Baili Chengyou must have secretly sent someone to follow me, Xiaotao, don't worry!"

"I need to think carefully about how to start the conversation when I see the Qiao family. Xiaotao, you watch out. Call me when we get to the Duke of Yan's Mansion."

Xiaotao quickly responded yes.