Boom!
Li Xusheng fell heavily to the ground, and bright red blood immediately spread out from under his body.
In extreme grief and fear, Mrs. Zuo could no longer make a sound. She knelt on her knees and came to Li Xusheng's side, trembling all over.
She leaned over and saw that Li Xusheng had no breath.
His eyes were wide open and his face was pale, but for some reason, the corners of his mouth were raised.
Mrs. Zuo gently stroked his cheek and opened her mouth. Before she could say anything, tears already fell on Li Xusheng's face.
The noisy and chaotic room just now suddenly calmed down.
Zuo Anning stood behind Duke Yan, with a small face as white as snow. She clenched her hands tightly. Although she didn't look up, she already understood what happened.
"Ning'er, let's go out first."
Duke Yan spoke solemnly and turned to give Aunt Zhu a wink.
Aunt Zhu took a deep breath, suppressed the panic in her heart, and walked out while protecting Zuo Anning.
There were very few people in the private room on the second floor. Just when Yan Guogong kicked in the door, he had already asked his servants to clear the place quickly.
Zuo Anning followed obediently and walked out. Now that the crisis was over, her heart was completely confused.
Duke Yan turned to look at Zuo Aning, his face full of heartache and pity.
"Ning'er, go find your aunt first, and leave the rest to your grandfather."
When Zuo Anning heard this, her eyes were red.
She grabbed Duke Yan's sleeve and asked in a trembling voice: "Grandfather, mother... what will happen to mother?"
Duke Yan didn't want to deal with Zuo Anning. After what happened just now, he had already seen that his granddaughter was capable of handling things.
"Ning'er, this matter is serious, and my grandfather has decided to call your grandfather and your father to discuss it together."
"Don't worry, she is your mother no matter what, and your grandfather has a sense of propriety."
Zuo Anning's nose felt sore when she saw Duke Yan caring about her so much.
She knew that at this moment, her grandfather would not feel any better than she did, and she should not cause any more trouble.
"Grandpa, Ning'er will go find her aunt first. You should also pay attention to your health."
Duke Yan nodded slightly and couldn't help but let out a long sigh as he watched Zuo Anning walk down the second floor step by step.
The family is unfortunate. If something like this happens, the most innocent child is An Ning.
Just now, Tian Jing rushed to the Duke of Yan's mansion in a hurry to inform him about his daughter-in-law's private meeting with Li Xusheng.
After he found out who Li Xusheng was, he had a hunch in his heart, but now that he suddenly found out, he was not completely unprepared.
Unexpectedly, the scripture then said that An Ning would go with him, and his heart instantly lifted.
Unexpectedly, such an unbearable scene would still fall into An Ning's eyes. Fortunately, this child is strong enough and can distinguish right from wrong.
Let Ning'er go to Qiao Mansion and stay with Jing'er for a few days. Jing'er is smart and will know how to appease Ning'er.
After Zuo Anning left the Qianxiang Tea House, the carriage arranged by Duke Yan was waiting at the door early.
Qiao Tianjing did not show up. He hid in the distance. Seeing Zuo Anning get on the carriage, he hurried back to Qiao's mansion.
When Zuo Anning arrived at the door of Qiao's house, Qiao Tianjing came out to greet her in person.
Zuo Anning was still wearing a curtain at this time.
She was really sad in her heart, and cried again with Aunt Zhu in the carriage. Now her eyes were swollen, and she really didn't want others to see the clues.
Qiao Tianjing was careful and didn't ask anything when he saw this. He just said warmly: "Cousin, my mother has been waiting for you for a long time."
Zuo Anning nodded and followed Qiao Tianjing as she walked in. When she reached the entrance of the main courtyard, she saw Mrs. Qiao personally welcoming her out.
"Ning'er!"
Mrs. Qiao was really worried. She had learned all the ins and outs from Qiao Tianjing's mouth, and she felt great pity for Zuo Aning in her heart.
Zuo Anning could still hold on, but when she saw the real worry and concern on Mrs. Qiao's face, her heart couldn't hold back any longer, and she threw herself into Mrs. Qiao's arms and burst into tears.
"aunt!"
Mrs. Qiao was so distressed that she stroked Zuo Aning's back over and over again and said softly:
"Ning'er, a good boy is not afraid. My aunt is here, and my aunt is here for everything."
Qiao Jiaojiao heard the crying outside the hospital, and her heart tightened involuntarily.
She staggered to the door, grabbed the door frame and looked outside, and saw Zuo Anning hugging her mother, crying inconsolably.
[Alas, cousin An Ning is so pitiful——]
Qiao Jiaojiao frowned tightly.
[For the well-educated and courteous daughter of the boudoir in this era, what cousin An Ning experienced today was completely subversive. 】
[The dirty things done by the previous generation still affect the next generation. 】
[I’m afraid this matter will become a knot in Cousin An Ning’s heart for the rest of her life. 】
After Zuo Anning cried and vented her pain, her mood finally stabilized a little. Upon seeing this, Mrs. Qiao gently pulled her into the house.
In order to avoid any rumors, Mrs. Qiao had already dismissed the other servants, leaving only Nanny Liu in the house to serve.
Aunt Liu was a considerate person and had fetched water early. Seeing Zuo Anning come in, she hurriedly twisted a handkerchief.
Mrs. Qiao pulled Zuo Anning to sit down, took off the curtain for her, and gently wiped her tears.
Qiao Jiaojiao sat aside obediently and said nothing.
Zuo Anning felt such meticulous care, and her panicked heart finally found some comfort.
She grabbed Mrs. Qiao's hand and said tremblingly: "Aunt, thank you for being so kind to An Ning. An Ning really deserves it. My mother...she actually..."
It was really hard for Zuo Anning to say that her mother actually wanted to help outsiders plot against the Qiao family!
Mrs. Qiao felt like she was in a mirror, and she said softly: "An Ning, these things have nothing to do with you, you don't have to feel guilty."
But Zuo Anning shook her head, with a look of urgency on her face, and said quickly:
"No, aunt, this matter is very important. An Ning must remind you and uncle."
"Then... Then there is news that Li Xusheng wants to use my mother to spy on the Qiao Mansion. If there is one thing, there are two. Maybe the thief's hand has already reached into the Qiao Mansion!"
"Aunt, you must remind my uncle to be careful in everything. The thief has evil intentions. An Ning is really scared."
"Fortunately, my mother had a falling out with my aunt a long time ago, so it didn't lead to a big mistake. Otherwise, An Ning would definitely be blamed for his death!"
Zuo Anning stood up hurriedly after saying this, and looked like he was going to give Mrs. Qiao a big gift.
"An Ning, don't be like this. An aunt like you will feel uneasy. You are so innocent. You don't have to take all this on yourself!"
Mrs. Qiao quickly grabbed Zuo Anning.
This child knows right from wrong and has a righteous heart. She is really a wonderful girl.
Zuo An Ning raised her head, her eyes red.
"Aunt, I feel really uncomfortable, and I don't know what to do."
Mrs. Qiao held Zuo Aning in her arms.
"Good boy, don't think too much. How about staying with your aunt during this period?"
"Auntie is really very fond of Ning'er, and sister Jiaojiao also likes her sister Ning'er very much, you see!"
Zuo Anning looked in the direction Mrs. Qiao pointed, and saw Qiao Jiaojiao walking towards her with great difficulty, with an innocent smile on her face.
"Sister, pie!"
Qiao Jiaojiao handed her favorite biscuit to Zuo Anning, her eyes shining brightly.
Seeing this, Zuo Anning's heart softened a bit. She took the cookie and touched Qiao Jiaojiao's head.
"Thank you Jiaojiao, sister also likes to eat cookies the most."
