Qiao Jiaojiao was looking forward to her second brother's early return at home.

During this period, she also attended the wedding of the Crown Prince and Sister Xiao, which was so dull and boring!

The prince's marriage has always followed the old rules, which are very strict and cannot afford any mistakes.

This should have been a happy event that everyone celebrated, but Emperor Yong had just been seriously injured and looked like he would not live long. As his son and daughter-in-law, the Crown Prince and Sister Xiao could not show their joy.

When Qiao Jiaojiao followed her sister-in-law and cousin An Ning to the Duke Dingguo's mansion to send off the bride, it was quite lively for a while. But after entering the palace, they sat in their seats and could not move their butts freely.

She was so tired that she went home, washed her face, and fell asleep immediately!

[However, this should not affect the sweetness between Brother Crown Prince and Sister Xiao in bed, hehe...]

This was the last thought that flashed through Qiao Jiaojiao’s mind before she fell asleep.

One day, Qiao Jiaojiao was sitting on the swing in the back garden, chatting with Aunt Liu: "Mammy, Xiao Si hasn't been here for a long time, right?"

Madam Liu counted on her fingers carefully, then nodded, "Yes, Miss, it will be six or seven days."

Qiao Jiaojiao sighed secretly.

[Xiao Si is a boy who really knows how to hide things.]

The situation in Beijing has now stabilized.

Emperor Yong is seriously ill, the crown prince is acting as regent, and the date for the new emperor to ascend the throne has not yet been chosen.

The prince did not hesitate to use Qiao Tianjing and Tan Hanchi. Although the two were not promoted, everyone in the capital was secretly saying:

"One of them is a top scholar from a prestigious family, and the other is a top scholar from a humble family. Just wait and see, these two will definitely have a place in the cabinet in the future!"

Qiao Tianjing received the order from the crown prince and thoroughly investigated Yu Liu and the remnants of the second prince's gang. He has been very busy these days.

Qiao Jiaojiao had been waiting, waiting for Qiao Tianjing to take her to have the second night trial with Aunt Rou.

Thinking of this, her face fell.

[Oh, wait, wait! Second brother has to wait, fourth brother has to wait, eldest brother has to wait, my life is miserable! ]

"Madame Liu, use more force. Make it higher, higher than the swing!"

Aunt Liu: “…”

She wouldn't dare.

"Sister Qiao, don't go too high when playing on the swing."

A familiar voice sounded from the corridor, with a smile.

When Qiao Jiaojiao heard the voice, she turned her head and suddenly her eyes lit up.

"Xiao Si! You're here!"

She ran down from the swing and ran across the wooden stakes towards Xiao Si.

Xiao Si's pace became much faster, and he picked up Qiao Jiaojiao the moment she passed through the wooden stakes.

It was still a bit awkward for a six-year-old child to hold Qiao Jiaojiao, who was almost two years old, but his arms were steady.

Qiao Jiaojiao looked at Xiao Si straight in the eye. Unexpectedly, he looked so calm beyond her imagination.

"Madame Liu, I want to have a private conversation with Sister Qiao, is that ok?"

Nanny Liu had been following Qiao Jiaojiao closely. She was a little surprised when she heard this, and then she smiled and narrowed her eyes.

"Okay, Your Highness, I will withdraw first."

The Fourth Prince carried Qiao Jiaojiao to the small stool where they usually sat, then squatted in front of her and said seriously:

"Sister Qiao, I want to ask you for something."

Qiao Jiaojiao's heart skipped a beat when she heard that.

"Well, go ahead!"

The Fourth Prince placed his hands on Qiao Jiaojiao's knees, his palms slightly tightened, as if he was particularly embarrassed to speak.

Qiao Jiaojiao did not urge him and waited for Xiaosi to make a decision.

After a while, Xiao Si gritted his teeth and said, "Sister Qiao, I want to ask you - don't save my father."

As soon as he said this, Xiao Si's eyes instantly turned red.

He was worried that Qiao Jiaojiao would notice something was wrong with him, so he suddenly buried his head in Qiao Jiaojiao's knees, feeling an indescribable bitterness in his heart.

Qiao Jiaojiao was stunned at first, but then she understood. Seeing that he was in pain, she raised her hand and touched his head.

Xiaosi's hair is soft, black and shiny.

During those seven days, Qiao Jiaojiao didn't know what kind of struggle Xiao Si had gone through, but she knew that this was definitely an extremely difficult decision for him.

After all, he was educated on loyalty, filial piety, benevolence and righteousness, and what he voluntarily gave up was his father's life.

Perhaps Xiao Si will never forgive himself for this matter.

Qiao Jiaojiao opened her mouth, but swallowed the words of comfort.

She nodded, "Xiao Si, I promise you."

Xiao Si never raised his head, his tears falling one by one, and then he said in a muffled voice: "Sister Qiao, Xiao Si knows that you have a kind heart."

"Xiao Si asked you to do this, so it's not that you, Sister Qiao, just stand by and watch her die. You must not feel any burden."

Upon hearing this, Qiao Jiaojiao couldn't help but widen her eyes and lowered her head to look at Xiao Si who was lying on her knees.

So, even though he himself was feeling so uncomfortable, was he still worried that she would have a psychological burden?

[Xiao Si...Xiao Si you really are...]

"Xiao Si, you are still young, you don't need to live such a hard life. Even if you don't take care of everything, no one will blame you."

This is no longer something that Qiao Jiaojiao can say at her age.

The Fourth Prince shook his head. He seemed to have already accepted that nothing special would happen to Qiao Jiaojiao.

“Sister Qiao, I’m not tired. Everything will be fine after this.”

Xiao Si raised her sleeve to wipe away her tears. When she raised her head again, her eyes and nose were red, but there was a smile on the corner of her mouth.

"Second...if he escapes to the Northern Kingdom, no, in fact, whether he returns to the Northern Kingdom or not, there is bound to be a war between the Yong Dynasty and the Northern Kingdom."

"Sister Qiao, if Master or Second Brother Qiao wants to go to the battlefield, as long as I am old enough, I will definitely go with them."

"I think the wind in the wilderness of the northern frontier must be extremely free."

There was a hint of longing in Xiao Si's eyes, and he raised his hand and pinched Qiao Jiaojiao's little face.

"Besides, as a prince, I am supported by the whole nation. If other people's husbands, fathers, and sons are fighting desperately on the battlefield, I think I should become one of them."

Qiao Jiaojiao didn't expect Xiao Si to have such a high level of awareness. He was really well taught. He was as pure and passionate as a raging fire. He was shining brightly himself and never forgot to warm others.

"Xiao Si, I support you!"

Qiao Jiaojiao gave him a thumbs up seriously!

Seeing this, Xiao Si's eyebrows curved, and he reached out to wrap Qiao Jiaojiao's thumb.

Sister Qiao, by that time, I will be a very tall young man.

Sister Qiao...is also going to grow up.

When Xiao Si returned to the palace, Qiao Jiaojiao hesitated for a while, but finally took out a talisman.

Xiao Si looked at the blank paper handed to him, his face full of confusion.

"Sister Qiao, what is this?"

Qiao Jiaojiao looked solemn, "Xiao Si, this is a dream weaving talisman. I think your father might want to know what he did wrong."

"It's up to you to decide whether to give it to him or not."

Xiao Si's expression changed several times when he heard this, but he finally accepted it.