At this time, Qiao Zhongguo came to the second prince with Qiao Jiaojiao in his arms and reminded him respectfully:

"Your Highness, please change your clothes quickly. I will take you to the palace to see His Majesty right away."

Upon hearing this, the Second Prince shifted his gaze away from Qiao Tianjing's face and nodded slightly.

But before entering the post station, he suddenly looked up at the road leading to the capital.

Before Zhou Bo left, he specifically told him to wait for him in the dark after he finished painting the portrait.

Because if his background was really exposed, all of my mother's old friends would be affected, and my father might also be trying to capture Zhou Bo.

It’s right that Zhou Bo has not shown up now.

But... based on his understanding of Zhou Bo, since he couldn't come to pick him up in person, Zhou Bo would definitely send someone to inform him of the progress of the portrait matter, instead of being like now... no news at all.

Could it be that even Zhou Bo...

The second prince frowned, turned around and walked into the post station.

Things have developed to this point today, and it is a matter of both hands. Whether it is true or not will be revealed in the imperial study soon!

Qiao Zhongguo also had to change into court robes, so he took Qiao Jiaojiao and Qiao Tianjing into the guest room of the inn.

Qiao Tianjing would seize every opportunity and took advantage of Qiao Zhongguo's changing of clothes to tell him everything that had happened in the capital in recent days, including his and Jiaojiao's plan.

When he learned that Xiao Hongda agreed to Qiao Tianjing's request without hesitation, Qiao Zhongguo's hand on his belt suddenly paused, and then he sighed softly:

"Lao Da, Lao Da, you are my lifelong brother after all!"

Upon hearing this, Qiao Tianjing whispered, "So Dad, when the time comes, just stand behind Uncle Xiao, don't—"

Qiao Zhongguo waved his hand seriously, "No need to say more, Dad understands."

Let's just treat the future predicted by Jiaojiao as his previous life. In his previous life, Qiao Zhongguo was loyal and righteous to the end, but in the end, he caused the destruction of the entire Qiao family. This lesson is already too painful.

Starting over again, his original intention remains unchanged, but he is no longer the reckless and reckless man!

All three of his children are promising. As a father, would he be a drag on them?

Seeing that Qiao Zhongguo seemed to be in a very heavy mood, Qiao Jiaojiao came out to liven up the atmosphere.

"Daddy, Jiaojiao will also enter the palace. Xiaosi and I will be together!"

"If the situation is urgent, daddy can call you darling and Jiaojiao will be here right away!"

The frost on Qiao Zhongguo's face suddenly melted when he heard this, and he hugged Qiao Jiaojiao and rubbed her gently.

"Jiaojiao is a lucky little star. With Jiaojiao around, Daddy is full of energy!"

Seeing that everyone had arrangements and he was the only one without a task, Qiao Diyi couldn't help looking disappointed.

"Brother and sister, have you forgotten me?"

Upon hearing this, Qiao Jiaojiao and Qiao Tianjing looked at Qiao Diyi at the same time.

Brother and sister: (─?─)

Qiao Diyi: (|||?︵?.)

Why did she suddenly smile so sinisterly? It made his scalp tingle.

Qiao Tianjing stepped forward and patted Qiao Diyi on the shoulder, and said meaningfully: "Second brother, there is something that really needs you!"

Qiao Diyi: (*???*)Wow!

It has to be him? Is he so important now?

"What's the matter, big brother, please tell me quickly!"

Qiao Tianjing hugged Qiao Diyi, and the two brothers whispered in the corner for a long time.

Qiao Tianjing's expression was completely flawless, but Qiao Diyi opened his mouth and scratched his head from time to time, obviously shocked.

Seeing that the time was almost up, Qiao Zhongguo gently put Qiao Jiaojiao down.

Qiao Jiaojiao held Qiao Zhongguo's hand and said with a smile, "Dad, mom and sister-in-law have already prepared wine and food at home, waiting to welcome you and second brother!"

"Daddy will definitely get what he wants this time, once and for all!"

When Qiao Zhongguo saw Qiao Jiaojiao's determined expression, he smiled and nodded, feeling very confident!

Soon, Qiao Zhongguo took the freshly-washed Second Prince onto the carriage and headed straight for the capital!

When Qiao Jiaojiao returned to the Qiao Mansion, the Fourth Prince was already waiting there.

"Sister Qiao!"

Qiao Tianjing handed Qiao Jiaojiao to the Fourth Prince and said earnestly:

"Your Highness, I entrust Jiaojiao to you. Please take good care of her."

The fourth prince nodded solemnly and promised, and then the two little kids, one tall and one short, hurried to the palace.

Qiao Tianjing watched Qiao Jiaojiao leave, his brows gloomy and filled with emotion.

Human efforts have been made, and now it all depends on which side destiny stands on!

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Hall of Mental Cultivation.

Huang Pei was standing beside the couch, with the dark circles under his eyes very eye-catching. It was obvious that he had not slept well in the past few days.

Emperor Yong was lying on the couch with his wrist stretched out. Imperial Physician Zou was kneeling on the ground taking his pulse.

As soon as the convoy arrived at the post station, Doctor Zou didn't even have time to catch his breath before he was dragged into the palace by the imperial guards who had been waiting there.

Poor Doctor Zou, at his old age, appeared in front of Emperor Yong with a dusty face.

At this time, he lowered his eyes slightly, his eyelids twitched, and his face looked bad.

Huang Pei was almost worried to death, but he didn't dare to disturb Doctor Zou. He pinched the back of his hand in anxiety.

As soon as Zou Qi withdrew his hand, Huang Pei immediately asked in a hurry: "Doctor Zou, how is the emperor?"

Emperor Yong slowly sat up and lowered his eyes to look at Doctor Zou.

At this moment, Doctor Zou's heart was already filled with turmoil!

When he first felt the emperor's pulse, he only felt that his Majesty had some stagnation of qi.

Considering the Second Prince's life experience, Doctor Zou secretly complained in his heart: Which man can swallow the fact that he has been cuckolded?

These are just minor problems! They will be fine if you let go of them!

He was about to stop when he suddenly felt something strange, so he calmed down and felt it carefully.

This feeling was incredible. He discovered that the emperor's pulse was intermittently weak and fine, as if his vitality was declining and his qi and blood were deficient!

But when the pulse becomes extremely weak, it will suddenly strengthen again, becoming rapid and powerful, and this cycle repeats over and over again, which is extremely strange!

Huang Pei saw that Doctor Zou looked unhappy, and he could not stand still. He hurriedly urged, "Doctor Zou, please speak!"

Zou Qi bowed to Emperor Yong who was sitting on the couch and reported his findings truthfully.

Huang Pei felt dizzy when he heard this.

He knew it! He knew that there must be something seriously wrong with His Majesty's body!

Emperor Yong's reaction was unexpectedly calm, not even a trace of emotion showing on his face.

When Zou Qi saw this, an absurd thought suddenly came to his mind.

"Your Majesty, do you have an idea? In my humble opinion, this strange pulse is very rare. I am afraid that -"

At this time, there was a knock on the door of the Yangxin Palace. The eunuch outside the door had already received instructions, and he reported loudly at this time:

"Your Majesty, the Second Prince and Master Qiao are waiting outside the Imperial Study."

Upon hearing this, Emperor Yong frowned slightly, lowered his head and asked in a deep voice: "Zou Qi, do you have a way to suppress this pulse?"

Zou Qi immediately looked embarrassed, "Your Majesty, medicine emphasizes the right medicine for the right disease. Now that the root cause has not been found, I dare not--"

"That's all."

Emperor Yong stood up from the couch and interrupted Zou Qi.

Huang Pei came over hurriedly to help her change clothes, and hesitantly spoke several times.

Emperor Yong saw this, his eyes were deep, and he only said lightly:

"Huang Pei, don't forget what I told you a few days ago."

Huang Pei was shocked and nodded quickly.

Emperor Yong strode out of the Hall of Mental Cultivation and headed straight towards the imperial study.

It’s time to meet the second brother.