Qiao Jiaojiao was looking forward to the stars and the moon at home, looking forward to the early return of her second brother.
During this period, she also attended the wedding of the prince and Sister Xiao, which was boring!
The prince's marriage has always been in accordance with the old rules. It is strict and can't make any mistakes.
This was supposed to be a great event celebrated by the whole world, but Emperor Yong had just been seriously injured and looked like he was about to die soon. As the son and daughter-in-law of the prince, it was difficult for the prince and sister Xiao to show their joy.
When Qiao Jiaojiao followed her sister-in-law and cousin An Ning to see off her bride at Dingguo Palace, it was a little lively for a while. After entering the palace, she sat in a position where she couldn't move her buttocks freely.
She was so tired that she went home that day, washed her face, and fell asleep!
[However, this should not affect the sweetness between Brother Prince and Sister Xiao in bed, hehe...]
This was the last thought that flashed through Qiao Jiaojiao's mind before she fell asleep.
On this day, Qiao Jiaojiao was sitting on the swing in the back garden, chatting with Grandma Liu: "Mammy, Xiaosi hasn't been here for a long time, right?"
Aunt Liu clenched her fingers seriously, and then nodded, "Yes, Miss, it's only six or seven days."
Qiao Jiaojiao sighed secretly.
[That kid Xiaosi is really capable of hiding things in his heart. 】
Now the situation in Beijing has stabilized.
Emperor Yong was seriously ill and the prince was in charge of the country. The date for the new emperor's accession to the throne had not yet been chosen.
The prince did not hesitate to re-appoint Qiao Tianjing and Tan Hanchi. Although they were not promoted, everyone in the capital already secretly said:
"One of these two people is the top pick from a famous family, and the other is the number one scholar from a humble family. Just look at it, these two people will definitely have a place in the cabinet from now on!"
Qiao Tianjing received the prince's order to conduct a thorough investigation of Yu Liu and the second prince's remnant gang, and was extremely busy these days.
Qiao Jiaojiao has been waiting for Qiao Tianjing to take her to interrogate Aunt Rou at night for the second time.
Thinking of this, her face fell.
[Oh, wait a minute! The second brother also has to wait, the fourth brother also has to wait, the eldest brother also has to wait, my life is miserable! 】
"Mommy Liu, push harder, you have to swing high, higher than the swing frame!"
Aunt Liu: "..."
She wouldn't dare.
"Sister Qiao, don't be greedy when playing on the swing."
A familiar voice sounded from the corridor, smiling.
Qiao Jiaojiao turned around when she heard the sound, and suddenly her eyes lit up.
"Xiaosi! You're here!"
She ran down from the swing and ran towards Xiao Si through the wooden piles.
Xiaosi's pace was much faster, and he picked up Qiao Jiaojiao the moment she passed through the wooden pile.
For a six-year-old child, it was still awkward to hold Qiao Jiaojiao, who was almost two years old, but his arms were already stable.
Qiao Jiaojiao looked at Xiao Si, but she didn't expect that his expression was calm beyond imagination.
"Mother Liu, I want to have a private word with Sister Qiao, is that okay?"
Aunt Liu, who had been following Qiao Jiaojiao every step of the way, looked a little surprised when she heard this, then smiled and narrowed her eyes.
"Okay, Your Highness Fourth Highness, that slave will leave first."
The fourth prince carried Qiao Jiaojiao to the small stool that he usually used, squatted in front of her, and said seriously:
"Sister Qiao, I want to ask you something."
Qiao Jiaojiao's heart skipped a beat when she heard this.
"Well, tell me!"
The fourth prince placed his hands on Qiao Jiaojiao's knees, and his palms tightened slightly at this time, as if it was particularly difficult to speak.
Qiao Jiaojiao didn't say anything to urge her, but waited patiently for Xiaosi to make a decision.
After a while, Xiaosi gritted his teeth and said, "Sister Qiao, I want to beg you - don't save my father."
As soon as these words were spoken, Xiaosi's eyes instantly turned red.
He was worried that Qiao Jiaojiao would notice something strange about him, so he suddenly buried his head in Qiao Jiaojiao's knees, feeling indescribably sour in his heart.
Qiao Jiaojiao was startled at first, but then she realized that he was feeling uncomfortable, so she raised her hand and touched his head.
Xiaosi's hair is soft, black and shiny.
During the seven days, Qiao Jiaojiao didn't know what kind of struggle Xiaosi went through, but she knew that this was definitely an extremely difficult decision for him.
After all, the education he received was loyalty, filial piety, benevolence and righteousness, and what he voluntarily gave up was his father's life.
Perhaps Xiaosi will never forgive himself for this matter.
Qiao Jiaojiao opened her mouth and swallowed her comforting words.
She nodded, "Xiaosi, I promise you."
Xiaosi never raised his head, his tears fell one by one, and then he said angrily: "Sister Qiao, Xiaosi knows that you are kind-hearted."
"Xiaosi is begging you for this matter, so if it's not Sister Qiao who refuses to save her, you must not bear any burden."
Qiao Jiaojiao couldn't help but widen her eyes when she heard this, and lowered her head to look at Xiaosi who was lying on her knees.
So, even when he was already feeling so uncomfortable, was he still worried about her psychological burden?
[Xiaosi...Xiaosi, you are really...]
"Xiao Si, you are still young, so you don't have to live such a tiring life. Even if you don't do everything, no one will blame you."
This sentence 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 anything special would happen to Qiao Jiaojiao.
"Sister Qiao, I'm not tired. Everything will be fine after this incident."
Xiao Si raised his sleeves to wipe away his tears. When he raised his head again, his eyes and nose were red, but there was a smile on his lips.
"Two...if he fled to the Northern Kingdom, no, in fact, regardless of 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 Brother Qiao want 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 Saibei must be extremely free."
There was a trace of yearning in Xiaosi's eyes, and he raised his hand to pinch Qiao Jiaojiao's little face.
"Besides, as a prince, I can earn the most from the world. If other people's husbands, fathers, and sons are fighting on the battlefield, I think I should become one of them."
Qiao Jiaojiao didn't expect Xiaosi to have such a high level of consciousness. He was really taught very well. He was as pure and warm as a fire. He shined brightly himself and never forgot to warm others.
"Xiaosi, I support you!"
Qiao Jiaojiao gave him a thumbs up seriously!
Seeing this, Xiaosi's eyebrows curved, and he stretched out his hand to wrap Qiao Jiaojiao's thumb.
Sister Qiao, by then, I will be a very tall and tall young man.
Sister Qiao...is going to grow up too.
When Xiaosi returned to the palace, Qiao Jiaojiao hesitated for a long time and then took out a talisman.
Xiao Si looked at the blank paper handed to him, his face full of doubts.
"Sister Qiao, what is this?"
Qiao Jiaojiao looked solemn, "Xiaosi, this is the Dream Weaver Talisman. I think your father might want to know what he did wrong."
"It's up to you whether to give it to him or not."
Xiaosi's expression changed several times when he heard this, but he finally accepted it.
