【Tsk, tsk, they are in the same frame. 】

As soon as Qiao Jiaojiao said this, the attention of the Qiao family's father and son was instantly drawn to her.

The auspicious time for departure was approaching. Qiao Jiaojiao saw the prince bow to Baili Chengyou and pat the second prince on the shoulder.

"Okay, it's almost time to go, Boss. Everything at home is in your hands."

Qiao Zhongguo looked at Qiao Tianjing and said seriously.

Qiao Tianjing held Qiao Jiaojiao in his arms and nodded solemnly, "Dad, I've remembered everything."

Qiao Jiaojiao watched her father and second brother walk down the hillside and approach the prince, and then the two groups separated...

Qiao Jiaojiao was originally watching intently, when she suddenly let out a light exclamation.

[Won't Zhufeng go with the Second Prince? ]

Upon hearing this, Qiao Tianjing turned his head and saw that Zhufeng, the guard who had always been protecting the second prince, was actually standing in the farewell team!

[Strange, I remember that Zhufeng was the most capable subordinate of the Second Prince, but he was not allowed to participate in such an important trip to the Nanli Kingdom? ]

[Or does the Second Prince have a more important task for him? But what else is more important than Meng Guxue right now? ]

Qiao Jiaojiao was puzzled, but she did not dare to ignore any abnormality around the Second Prince, and immediately fell into deep thought.

[If there is any major event in the capital, it is the Crown Prince's wedding in May. ]

[Dad and the others should not have returned at that time. Could it be that the Second Prince specially left someone behind to cause trouble at the Crown Prince's wedding? ]

The first thing Qiao Tianjing thought of was the prince’s wedding.

However, because Han Yaxian was nearly poisoned at the Wanshou Palace banquet some time ago, he was more cautious than Qiao Jiaojiao.

Since the Second Prince has already guessed what the Qiao family has done in the past year, and has also developed the intention of poisoning Xian'er.

If the plan fails at the birthday banquet, the Second Prince will most likely change his target to him, his mother, or even... Jiaojiao!

My father and my second brother are both highly skilled in martial arts, and they happen to be away. Doesn't this leave a huge loophole for the Second Prince?

Thinking of this, Qiao Tianjing couldn't help but be shocked!

He looked out into the distance and saw that his father and second brother had already mounted their horses.

Thinking of his father's worry and earnest instructions last night, Qiao Tianjing quickly hugged Qiao Jiaojiao tightly in his arms and whispered:

"Little sister, don't go out casually while dad is away. If you must go out, be sure to call your brother, okay?"

Qiao Jiaojiao was slightly stunned when she heard this.

Ever since she confessed her specialness to her family that day, not only has everyone's love for her not diminished at all, but everyone has told her everything that happened since then.

Just like now, even if it was to protect her, the eldest brother was solemnly seeking her opinion and consent.

In this case, Jiaojiao did not play dumb and asked directly: "Brother, what's wrong?"

Qiao Tianjing looked at Zhufeng with a solemn expression and whispered, "Little sister, I'm worried that someone might harm you."

Qiao Jiaojiao was slightly stunned when she heard this, and the smile on her face disappeared in an instant.

[Why didn't I think that the Second Prince might have left Zhufeng behind to attack our Qiao family directly! ]

[Sometimes I really rely too much on the original novel, which says that he died at the age of three. Now many things have changed. How can I know that my death will not be brought forward?]

Thinking of this, Qiao Jiaojiao also shuddered hard.

She has her parents, brother and sister-in-law in this world, she can't bear to die!

"Okay, Jiaojiao, listen to Big Brother."

Qiao Jiaojiao immediately nodded obediently, but she couldn't help mumbling in her heart:

[It is said that there are thieves who can steal for a thousand days, but there is no such thing as being on guard against thieves for a thousand days. It is not a good thing to be on guard day and night and live in fear all day long! ]

Qiao Jiaojiao's words really touched Qiao Tianjing's heart. How could he allow such a huge hidden danger to hide in the dark!

Seeing that the marriage convoy had already set off, Qiao Tianjing held Qiao Jiaojiao and walked towards the city gate, whispering:

"Don't be afraid, little sister. I will find a way to find out what Zhufeng's purpose is in staying in Beijing."

Upon hearing this, Qiao Jiaojiao immediately looked up at her elder brother with sparkling eyes!

[Big brother, once he makes a move, we will know whether it is effective or not! Big brother, beat that Zhufeng to death and give me the freedom to go out! ]

“Brother is awesome!”

Qiao Jiaojiao praised with a smile.

Qiao Tianjing looked at Qiao Jiaojiao's cute little face and saw that her words were soft and cute, but her inner voice was so fierce. He couldn't help but chuckle.

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Half a month passed in a flash, but it seemed extremely long to Qiao Jiaojiao.

Ever since Qiao Zhongguo and Qiao Diyi left home, the Qiao Mansion lost two loud voices and felt a lot quieter.

Fortunately, the Fourth Prince still came to the Qiao Mansion every other day to joke around with Qiao Jiaojiao, and talked about her all day long. At least Qiao Jiaojiao felt that time passed quickly.

Today it is the Fourth Prince's turn to study with Tan Hanchi, so he will not come.

Qiao Jiaojiao was bored and squatted in the yard counting ants.

Mrs. Qiao had just enough free time to write a few words, but she heard the lazy sound of a baby coming from the yard.

【You are an ant, you are so bored. 】

[Two ants, are you lonely? ]

【Three ants, are you boring? 】

Mrs. Qiao: “…”

Jiaojiao is a lively person, and keeping her at home will really make her feel suffocated.

At this time, Nanny Liu came in hurriedly from outside. She didn't notice Qiao Jiaojiao squatting in the corner, and went straight into the house to look for Madam Qiao.

"Ma'am, good news!"

Madam Qiao raised her head from the table and asked gently, "Madam Liu, what's the good news?"

Madam Liu placed an envelope on the table and said with a smile:

"Ma'am, the expansion of the orphanage has been completed. Mother Rong sent someone to announce the good news. She also sent a letter like this, saying that it was written by the children in the orphanage!"

"oh?"

When Mrs. Qiao heard this, her brows instantly relaxed.

"Mammy, quickly bring Jiaojiao in and let her read everyone's letters."

Aunt Liu looked puzzled when she heard this. "Ah? The young lady is outside?"

How come she didn’t see it when she came in just now?

"What? Jiaojiao wants to see it!"

Qiao Jiaojiao had just heard Nanny Liu announcing the good news, and she hurried over eagerly.

Mrs. Qiao stepped forward and picked up Qiao Jiaojiao, smiling and saying, "The expansion of the relief home has been completed, and those children sent a letter."

Qiao Jiaojiao was delighted when she heard this. "Great! Mother, read the letter!"

Mrs. Qiao took the letter handed to her by Nanny Liu and opened it carefully, only to see several pieces of paper stacked together.

Unfolding them one by one, each sheet of paper was filled to the brim.

Qiao Jiaojiao took a closer look and found that they were names written by everyone. Some of the handwriting was still very childish and crooked, but some of them were already written quite well.

The last piece of paper was the most special because the words on it were so beautiful that even Mrs. Qiao couldn't help but praise it.

"Hey, who wrote this? It's really good handwriting!"

Madam Liu came forward to take a look and immediately explained with a smile, "It should have been written by the lady in the orphanage."

"Mister?"

Mrs. Qiao and Qiao Jiaojiao tilted their heads at the same time, looking confused.