After reading the letter, Shen Yuanzhan's face changed slightly.

"He... still has good means."

Qiao Zhongguo and Xiao Hongda both knew who this "he" Shen Yuanzhan was referring to.

"Qiao Aiqing, since Princess Nanning trusts you, you should go to Nanli Kingdom."

"To be honest, I also owe Princess Nanning a favor."

It was Meng Guxue who predicted that his father would kill him with poisoned wine that made him completely harden his heart.

Moreover, if Minister Qiao can help Baili Chengyou succeed to the throne, it will be of great benefit to the peace between the two countries.

"The father-in-law is more familiar with Nanli Country. Minister Qiao should communicate with the father-in-law as much as possible and make sure he returns safely."

Qiao Zhongguo bowed and replied, and before leaving the imperial study, he suddenly added, "Your Majesty, I will take Jiaojiao with me."

The emperor loves Jiaojiao very much and wants to bring her into the palace from time to time. Qiao Zhongguo thinks over and over again whether he can bring his own daughter with him and thinks that he needs the emperor's consent.

"Jiaojiao is going too?"

Shen Yuanzhan was indeed surprised when he heard this, and immediately showed worry on his face.

"Qiao Aiqing, Jiaojiao is still young, and I'm afraid she is not used to long journeys."

Qiao Zhongguo had already thought of his words in his mind, and said with a look of "fear":

"Your Majesty, you also know that although Jiaojiao is young, she is really precocious and has big ideas."

"I just let something slip in front of her, and she grabbed my trouser legs and cried and begged to go with me. When I refused, she rolled on the ground and refused to get up—"

Shen Yuanzhan: “…”

Are you sure, Lord Qiao, that you did not substitute your own daily moral behavior?

"If Jiaojiao really wants to go, you must protect her. I will send more people on this trip. You must bring Jiaojiao back safely."

Qiao Zhongguo nodded repeatedly.

Of course!

Jiaojiao is his darling, he is afraid that she will melt if he holds her in his mouth!

After consulting with the emperor, Qiao Zhongguo went back to start making preparations.

Of course, I still have to write a reply to Meng Guxue first.

When Mrs. Qiao learned about this, she was so upset that she couldn't sleep the whole night.

It would take at least two or three months to go to Nanli Country, and Jiaojiao had never left her side for so long.

However, Mrs. Qiao was a person who understood the overall situation. She knew that they had important things to do in Nanli Country this time, so she could only hug Jiaojiao again and again and secretly shed a few tears.

Soon, the emperor's decree came down.

The delegation was led by Qiao Zhongguo to the Kingdom of Nanli to celebrate the birthday, and Qiao Tianjing, the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, accompanied them.

Qiao Diyi also wanted to go.

However, the military imperial examination will be held in August this year, and he has registered early, so he must not be absent.

Moreover, Shen Yuanzhan was still waiting for Qiao Diyi to take the top spot before entrusting him with an important task.

Qiao Tianjing must go. He is smart and he will definitely confront Shen Yuanbai this time. By then, I'm afraid it will depend on Qiao Tianjing to decide the outcome.

As for the Jiaojiao plug-in, just carry it with you quietly!

On July 20th, the Yong Dynasty delegation set out from the South Gate of the city.

Xiao Si had tears all over his face, full of reluctance.

In fact, he had already made a fuss twice, wanting to go to Nanli Country with Jiaojiao, but was rejected by Shen Yuanzhan both times.

If Xiao Si was ten years old now, Shen Yuanzhan would let him go, but it didn't sound right for a seven-year-old prince to go to another country to celebrate his birthday.

Now he was held in Qiao Diyi's arms, and he was holding Qiao Jiaojiao's hand, reluctant to let go.

Xiaosi: ?°(°ˉ??ˉ?°)°?

"Sister Qiao, the journey is long, you must take good care of yourself."

Qiao Diyi:?·°(???﹏???)°·?

"Little sister, second brother can't bear to leave you!"

Qiao Zhongguo: “…”

"What do you two look like..."

With a smile on her face, Qiao Jiaojiao hugged her second brother and then hugged Xiao Si.

"Second brother, Xiaosi, Jiaojiao will be back soon!"

As the time of departure approached, Qiao Zhongguo also became serious.

"Second brother, you are the only grown man left in the family."

Qiao Tianjing also stepped forward and patted Qiao Diyi on the shoulder, feeling reluctant.

Seeing this, Qiao Diyi nodded solemnly, "Dad, big brother, don't worry!"

Afterwards, Qiao Zhongguo carried Qiao Jiaojiao into the carriage, and Nanny Liu accompanied them to take care of Jiaojiao along the way.

The group of people set off for the country of Nanli, carrying generous gifts with them.

Qiao Jiaojiao leaned out of the car window and waved to Qiao Diyi and Xiao Si.

Qiao Jiaojiao: (o???? ·? o????? )??

Qiao Diyi, Xiao Si: =????(??????＿????? ?)?

I burst into tears instantly.

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Nanli Kingdom.

After receiving Qiao Zhongguo's reply, Meng Guxue almost jumped three feet high!

Xiao Tao knew that her young lady had been exchanging letters with General Qiao. Seeing that the young lady had cleared the gloom of the past few days, she couldn't help but ask with concern:

"Miss, is there any good news?"

Meng Guxue walked up quickly, hugged Xiaotao, and shouted happily:

"Xiao Tao, Master Qiao is really coming!"

“Woo woo woo, as soon as I heard that Master Qiao was coming, I immediately felt relieved!”

Xiao Tao couldn't help but smile when she heard that. The young lady and her life were saved by General Qiao!

"Miss, that's great! This way, you don't have to worry all day long!"

Meng Guxue couldn't help but tear up when she thought about how difficult these days had been. She tilted her head to think about it, then suddenly opened the door and walked out.

Seeing this, Xiao Tao hurriedly followed, "Miss, where are you going?"

Meng Guxue said without even turning her head: "Find Baili Chengyou, I'm going to take people to pick up Master Qiao!"

Shen Yuanbai is now in the capital, and he will definitely know the news that Lord Qiao is coming to Nanli Kingdom soon.

With his methods, what if he ambushed Lord Qiao along the way?

Lord Qiao is here to support her, she can't hold him back!

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The eldest prince's villa.

Yinzhu walked quickly into the yard and knocked on the door.

"Enter."

A cold voice came from inside the house.

Yinzhu pushed open the door and saw Shen Yuanbai standing at the wooden table in front of the window practicing calligraphy.

"Sir, there is important news!"

Shen Yuanbai didn't even look up, but just asked calmly: "What news?"

Yinzhu took a deep breath and said quickly, "The Yong Dynasty's delegation to celebrate the birthday has set off, and the leader is Qiao Zhongguo!"

Shen Yuanbai's right hand trembled, and the half piece of paper he had written with great difficulty was instantly wasted.

He seemed unaware, and slowly raised his head to confirm again:

"It's not Xiao Hongda, it's Qiao Zhongguo?"

Yinzhu nodded repeatedly, "Yes, the one accompanying him is Qiao Tianjing, and this time Qiao Zhongguo even brought his little daughter along!"

Upon hearing this, Shen Yuanbai slowly put down his pen, his breathing suddenly became rapid, and veins on the back of his hands were faintly bulging.

"Very good, very good—"

"Yinzhu, this time we must strive to keep Qiao Zhongguo in Nanli forever."

Upon hearing this, Yinzhu's face was full of fighting spirit and he nodded immediately.

"yes!"

Yinzhu will never forget the name of Qiao Zhongguo.

But this time, Qiao Zhongguo actually fell into her trap and came to her territory!

"Let me think about it..."

Shen Yuanbai tapped the wooden table lightly with his fingertips, a thoughtful look passing across his face.

The next moment he suddenly looked up and asked, "Yinzhu, have you picked out the things I asked you to prepare for the Third Imperial Concubine?"

Upon hearing this, Yinzhu immediately took out a small wooden box from her arms and handed it to Shen Yuanbai with both hands.

"Sir, this is it!"

Shen Yuanbai nodded when he heard this, but did not reach out to take it. He just said lightly:

"Find an opportunity and plant it on her—"