Chonghua Palace.
Sitting in the palace that had been away for nearly a year, the second prince's fingertips tapped on the delicate and smooth long desk, which made him feel a little unaccustomed.
Liu Yun stood aside. Although he tried his best to conceal his emotions, he still couldn't help but smile.
In the past year, she has been trying her best to guard the Chonghua Palace, and she has worked hard to rebuild the hidden lines in the palace.
She knew that His Highness would definitely come back, sooner or later.
"Liuyun, you have worked hard these days." The second prince said in a gentle tone.
Liu Yun shook his head in flattery, "Your Highness, these are what a slave should do."
At this time, Zhufeng walked in from outside the palace, covered in dust.
"Your Highness, Meng Guxue has gone out. Looking in the direction, she should be going to Duke Yan's Mansion!"
The second prince frowned slightly when he heard this, "The Duke of Yan Kingdom?"
A trace of confusion also appeared on Zhufeng's face.
"Your Highness, I have not heard of any friendship between Meng Guxue and the young lady from Duke Yan's mansion, but I can only go to congratulate you on your marriage this morning."
A look of deep thought flashed across the second prince's face, and he slowly shook his head, "No, it shouldn't be that simple."
There was a regular tapping sound. Zhufeng and Liuyun knew that this was a movement His Highness often made when thinking, so they did not dare to say anything.
After a while, the knocking sound suddenly stopped, and the second prince suddenly chuckled.
"This Meng Guxue... really has a lot of secrets."
Zhufeng became more courageous and couldn't help but ask: "Your Highness, does Meng Guxue have any other purpose for going to Duke Yan's mansion?"
The second prince did not hide anything from his two most trusted subordinates, and said calmly: "She is a drunkard and does not care about the wine. The people she wants to meet must be the Qiao family."
"Qiao family?" Zhufeng was slightly surprised.
The second prince's face showed strong interest.
"Early this morning, I asked my father for permission to escort her to marry Nanli. You see, she hurriedly went to meet the Qiao family in the afternoon."
Zhufeng finally came to his senses after hearing this, and couldn't help but look shocked.
"Could it be that Meng Guxue guessed that His Highness was going to take action against her and went to the Qiao family as a helper? But now that the whole capital is saying that His Highness is 'deeply affectionate', how could she..."
"Moreover, how did she know to go to the Qiao family? At present, there is no disagreement between you and the Qiao family, Your Highness."
The second prince raised his lips slightly.
"This is also what I am curious about. Meng Guxue...seems to know a lot about our palace. Moreover, I always feel that she knows a lot of things."
After the second prince finished talking, his interest in Meng Guxue became more and more intense.
When Liu Yun saw this, his heart was slightly pricked.
His Highness is really interested in the Miss Meng family. If possible, His Highness will definitely not kill her, but capture her...
At this time, Zhufeng couldn't help but worry, "Your Highness, if Meng Guxue really persuades the Qiao family, then your plan..."
The second prince stood up and looked out of the palace, landing on an evergreen pine in the courtyard.
After a long while, he said calmly:
"If the Qiao family really gets involved, they can simply spread the net wider. Maybe there will be unexpected gains."
"On the other hand, Meng Guxue, if she can really persuade the Qiao family, I will take a higher look at her."
"Speaking of which, she actually... created a good opportunity for me."
Zhufeng's heart moved, "Your Highness, you are referring to..."
The second prince's eyes were heavy and he said slowly: "Zhufeng, you don't have to follow me on this trip south. This palace has to give you another task."
Zhufeng never doubted the second prince's arrangements, and immediately responded in a stern voice: "Please give me your orders, Your Highness!"
The second prince walked around the long desk and walked to Zhufeng, lowering his voice and said: "Zhufeng, no matter what means you use, get rid of the Qiao family's youngest daughter in this palace."
Zhufeng was slightly startled, then heard the second prince continue: "I think when the news of the young daughter's death reached Qiao Zhongguo's ears, his expression must have been extremely wonderful."
"At that time... maybe we can really take the opportunity to take away Meng Guxue alive. After all, this palace is still very curious about her secrets."
After the second prince finished speaking, he lightly patted Zhu Feng on the shoulder.
Zhufeng looked determined and immediately knelt down to accept the order.
"I will definitely live up to His Highness's trust!"
The second prince nodded with satisfaction and murmured: "Uncle Zhou, the arrangements should be almost complete."
This time when he returned to Chonghua Palace, the second prince did not take Uncle Zhou with him.
There are some things that are more convenient for Uncle Zhou to operate outside the palace...
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After lunch, Qiao Jiaojiao and her family went to the Duke of Yan's Mansion.
After entering the mansion, Butler Xi hurriedly welcomed the Qiao family to the main courtyard.
Zuo Anning got the news and hurried out to welcome them. When she saw Mrs. Qiao and Hanya Xian, her heart was filled with joy.
"Aunt, Xian'er! Ah, sister Jiaojiao! Come on, cousin!"
Zuo Anning couldn't wait to take Jiaojiao from Hanyaxian's arms, smiled and poked her little face.
Qiao Jiaojiao smiled and curled her mouth, "Congratulations! Congratulations to Sister An Ning!"
Zuo Anning's face turned red and she glanced at Hanya Xian in embarrassment, "Xian'er, did you teach Jiaojiao to say it?"
Hanya Xian looked innocent, but couldn't help but find it funny, "Ning'er, you have misunderstood me. It was the little girl and Xiao Guida who wanted to say it."
Qiao Jiaojiao smiled, "Myself! Myself!"
Zuo Anning felt helpless. She knew that Jiaojiao's sister was magical and could not be judged by common sense. She must have misunderstood Xian'er.
"Stop talking, come in quickly." Zuo Anning blushed and walked over.
In the hall, Duke Yan had been waiting for a long time.
After learning that Zuo Anning's life-long events were settled, Duke Yan's face was rosy and he felt refreshed!
Qiao Zhongguo stepped forward and congratulated him a few words. When he looked at his father-in-law, his eyes were full of tacit understanding.
Duke Yan patted Qiao Zhongguo's shoulder heavily and praised in a meaningful way:
"Zhongguo, you boy, you're good! As for what's good about it, it's good everywhere!"
When Mrs. Qiao heard this, she couldn't help laughing.
Dad has never praised a husband like this before. It seems that Ning'er's marriage is also very satisfactory to him.
The family was chatting happily in the living room when Butler Xi suddenly came in a hurry and whispered:
"My lord, Princess Nanning is here to visit!"
【who? 】
Qiao Jiaojiao didn't even react for a moment.
Upon hearing this, Qiao Tianjing suddenly stood up and looked at his father with bright eyes.
【ah! Isn’t Princess Nanning none other than Meng Guxue? 】
Qiao Jiaojiao realized it later, and then she felt excited in her heart.
[This Meng Guxue is really smart, she actually found the Duke of Yan’s mansion! 】
【Meet you! I can't wait to meet her! 】
Qiao Zhongguo leaned into Duke Yan's ear and whispered a few words.
Duke Yan's eyes flashed, and then he nodded slightly.
"After all, she is the princess who has been personally conferred by the Holy Father. Jing'er, please take Ning'er to greet her."
Mrs. Qiao was very clear about her husband's plan and immediately stood up and agreed.
When the little gossip Qiao Jiaojiao saw this, she immediately tightened her grip on Zuo Aning.
"Go! Jiaojiao goes too!"
