Qiao Jiaojiao looked at Chu Rou who looked excited in disbelief.
It seems that after using the truth-telling pill last time, Chu Rou was still on guard, and she was sober!
So what she said is true, and how false is it? What is she trying to cover up?
Why did Chu Rou lose her composure when her elder brother asked Yu Liu whether he blamed the Northern King, whether he took the initiative to feed Gu with his body, and asked who Yu Liu gave his first love to?
Qiao Jiaojiao felt that her hands and feet were cold after hearing Chu Rou say so many sinister tricks just now, and now, she felt even more chilled in her heart!
Who can tell her how many evil things are hidden in this brainless sweet pet novel!
Next, no matter how Qiao Tianjing asked Chu Rou, she always gritted her teeth. Even if Shiyi came forward and broke her fingers off, she just closed her eyes and bit her lips without saying a word.
Qiao Tianjing looked at the sky outside and shook his head helplessly.
Seeing this, Qiao Bo hugged Qiao Jiaojiao and followed Qiao Tianjing out. Eleven walked at the end and closed the door softly.
Unexpectedly, the next moment, shrill cries erupted in the room, like the wail of wild animals, and the faint thumping sound of beating the head on the ground could be heard.
Qiao Jiaojiao couldn't help but change her expression. It was obvious that this was Chu Rou's true feelings.
I don’t know whether it’s because she learned about Shen Yuanbai’s “death” or because the question she just asked touched her nerves...
After coming out of the courtyard, Qiao Tianjing did not take Qiao Jiaojiao away directly, but led her around a corner to another courtyard.
Qiao Jiaojiao's thoughts were still immersed in Chu Rou's answer just now, and she didn't care until Qiao Tianjing stepped forward and knocked on the courtyard door.
"Miss Sheng, the eldest son of the Qiao family paid an unexpected visit. Have you had a rest?"
Miss Sheng?
Sheng Xiuran!
Qiao Jiaojiao was immediately pulled back from her thoughts.
Soon there were footsteps in the courtyard, and the courtyard door was opened from the inside. A woman wearing a veil appeared in front of them. It was Sheng Xiuran who had "disappeared" for a long time!
When she saw Qiao Tianjing, her eyebrows shone, but she took a few steps back very politely.
"Mr. Qiao, you come here now, but...but can I go back to the almshouse?"
Qiao Tianjing also turned away and said in a deep voice: "Yes, Miss Sheng, in a few months, earth-shaking changes have taken place outside. Shen Yuanbai's men can no longer threaten you, Miss Sheng."
"As long as Miss Sheng is willing, you can leave tonight."
Qiao Jiaojiao turned around and saw Sheng Xiuran covering her mouth in surprise, and then nodded happily.
"Yes! I am willing! Thank you Mr. Qiao, please send me back to the almshouse tonight!"
Qiao Tianjing obviously expected Sheng Xiuran's answer and nodded with a chuckle.
"Then please ask Miss Sheng to tidy up. Someone will pick you up soon."
After Qiao Tianjing finished speaking, he was about to leave. At this time, Sheng Xiuran hesitated slightly and suddenly shouted:
"Mr. Qiao, please wait a moment!"
Qiao Tianjing paused, "Miss Sheng, what's wrong?"
Sheng Xiuran tugged on her sleeves with some trepidation, and was afraid of making Qiao Tian wait for a long time. She immediately felt heartbroken and said in a deep voice:
"I just heard Mr. Qiao say that the Second Prince is no longer a threat to me. After thinking about it, the only way to completely eradicate this threat is that the secret is exposed."
"Mr. Qiao, I... I want to know, is this matter widely involved? Are there any casualties? I mean, are there... any casualties among the royal family?"
When Qiao Tianjing heard this, he knew clearly. What Sheng Xiuran wanted to ask was the third prince, right?
However, seeing that Sheng Xiuran did not make it clear, Qiao Tianjing pretended not to know and just said with a smile:
"This matter is going very smoothly, and not too many people are involved. As for the royal people that Miss Sheng asked, except for the second prince, all the other princes and princesses are fine."
Sheng Xiuran's heart suddenly relaxed when she heard this, and she immediately breathed a sigh of relief.
"So good, so good..."
Qiao Jiaojiao was so smart that she couldn't help but look at Sheng Xiuran inquiringly.
Sheng Xiuran realized that she had kept Qiao Tianjing a little too long, which was against the rules, so she hurriedly turned away and bowed hastily.
"Thank you, Mr. Qiao, for informing me."
Qiao Tianjing cupped his hands and said, "It's okay, Miss Sheng, take your leave!"
Without anything else to do, Qiao Tianjing reached out and hugged Qiao Jiaojiao.
Qiao Jiaojiao put her hands on Qiao Tianjing's shoulders and saw Sheng Xiuran walking hurriedly towards the house, her steps light and cheerful. She walked to the middle of the yard and suddenly stopped again.
Qiao Jiaojiao didn't know what she was thinking, but she suddenly saw her clasping her hands together and bowing toward the moon, as if she was praying devoutly.
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Yikun Palace.
The Yikun Palace was very lively today, because Concubine Jing brought the second princess and the third prince to have dinner together.
These days, the third prince's complexion seems to be getting much better, and Concubine Jing can't stop the smile on her face.
She is now open to everything. As long as the third prince can be healthy, she doesn't ask for anything more.
Moreover, in this harem now, it is only right to hold the Queen tightly!
"Third brother, these bamboo shoot tips are delicious, you must try it!"
The fourth prince pushed the tip of his favorite bamboo shoot in front of the third prince and smiled brightly.
The third prince couldn't bear to brush off the fourth prince's kindness. He took a bite with his chopsticks and ate it in his mouth. It was indeed very sweet.
His eyebrows arched slightly, "Thank you, fourth brother."
A pun.
That day, the fourth brother brought Miss Qiao to Xinghua Palace for treatment. He never found a chance to express his gratitude.
The fourth prince understood it and said with a smile: "It's best if Third Brother enjoys eating. When Third Brother takes good care of himself, he will eat until he is fat, tall and strong!"
"Your Highness the Fourth Prince is so sweet!"
When Concubine Jing heard this, she smiled even more heartily.
"Your Highness, your Majesty, won't you come today?"
When the queen heard this, she curled her lips and said, "The couple are newlyweds, and I have specifically asked them to eat in the East Palace by themselves without coming over."
Concubine Jing couldn't help but look narrow after hearing this.
"The Crown Princess is a lovable person. Look at His Highness the Crown Prince's enthusiasm. I think your Majesty will soon be the Royal Grandmother."
The queen waved her hand hurriedly, "Don't say this in front of the children."
Although the queen said this, her eyes and brows were full of warm smiles, and she was obviously looking forward to it.
After everyone had eaten and drank enough, the fourth prince took the third prince and the second princess to look at the loquat tree.
Concubine Jing was sitting in the yard eating with the queen. The two were chatting. Concubine Jing suddenly sat up straight and said curiously:
"Your Majesty, there is actually something that I have wanted to ask you for a long time. I am scratching my head and scratching my head in my heart. I am so curious!"
The queen raised her eyebrows slightly when she heard this, "Sister Concubine Jing, just ask yourself whatever you want to ask."
Concubine Jing hesitated for a moment, then boldly asked: "My dear, what did that woman do to come to you before she committed suicide?"
The queen's expression froze slightly.
Concubine Jing was a little nervous when she saw this, and waved her hand hurriedly, "Mother, my concubine's mouth is like this, you can just pretend that I have never asked!"
But the queen soon relaxed her expression. Now that she was relieved, there was nothing to mention.
She shook her head and said in a relaxed tone: "Sister Jing Fei, it doesn't hurt to tell you."
When Concubine Jing heard this, she immediately raised her ears and heard the Empress say calmly:
"She probably came here deliberately to disgust me. When she came to Yikun Palace that day, she stood at the entrance of the palace and did not come in. She only said one sentence."
"She said: Queen, I really envy you."
After saying this, the queen couldn't help but laugh.
That year, all her things were taken away by Yu Liu. What did she envy herself for?
"That's it, it's all over. Sister Jing Fei, look at the moon tonight, it's extra bright."
Concubine Jing looked up and saw the moonlight shrouding her face, with a peaceful smile on her face.
