After three years of slavery, the entire mansion begged me for forgiveness

In the evening, Qiao Nian brought Meng Yingzhi into the palace.

The carriage stopped outside the palace gate, and Qiao Nian helped Meng Ying get out of the carriage.

Uncle Geng stood aside, looking worried but helpless.

It was the emperor who ordered her to bring Meng Yingzhi into the palace.

If the prince were still in the capital, he could have stopped it, but what can a mere coachman like him do now?

The palace is so big that there are many martial arts masters among the palace guards. Even the Ministry of Internal Affairs has masters who are specifically responsible for protecting the emperor. If he sneaks into the palace to protect Miss Qiao, he will probably be treated as an assassin and torn into pieces before dawn!

Qiao Nian naturally saw Uncle Geng's expression and smiled immediately, "Uncle Geng, don't worry, I will take good care of myself. Besides, Brother Xiao is the commander of the Imperial Guards. If anything happens, I will ask him for help."

Uncle Geng then nodded slightly and said, "Young lady, be careful."

As soon as Uncle Geng finished speaking, Ning Shuang, who was standing beside him with red eyes, spoke up, "Miss, can this servant really not go into the palace with you?"

She was really worried about Qiao Nian and just wanted to follow Qiao Nian into the palace. If something really happened, she couldn't help, but she could take the blame!

But Qiao Nian was worried that Ning Shuang would be implicated if something happened, so she refused to let her accompany her. "I am just a little female doctor. If I live in the Queen's palace with my own maid, won't people think I despise the Queen? It will be a bad thing to be criticized."

Ningshuang vaguely felt that Qiao Nian's words were a lie to fool her, but she had no way to refute it.

There are many rules in the palace, maybe others really think so?

If that happens, wouldn’t I be harming the young lady?

Therefore, even though she was extremely reluctant, Ningshuang could only endure it and watch Qiao Nian support Meng Yingzhi and slowly walk into the palace gate.

There were tall palace walls on both sides, and the inexplicable sense of oppression made Meng Yingzhi feel very tense.

She held Qiao Nian's arms tightly with both hands, so tightly that Qiao Nian felt a little pain.

So he stopped, looked at Meng Yingzhi, and said softly, "It's okay, don't be afraid."

Meng Yingzhi refused to listen. Although staying with Qiao Nian gave her an inexplicable sense of security, the unfamiliar environment still made her feel uncomfortable.

Qiao Nian knew that given Meng Yingzhi's current condition, she would not be able to successfully persuade him, so she had to continue leading Meng Yingzhi forward.

But unexpectedly, someone suddenly came in front.

The tight uniform of the imperial guards made his figure look particularly tall and handsome.

He just stood there, one hand on the sword at his waist, the afterglow casting a shadow, adding a bit of sadness.

It’s Xiao He.

Qiao Nian was slightly stunned, but suddenly realized that this was the first time Xiao He and Meng Yingzhi had met in about five years.

She subconsciously looked at Meng Yingzhi, but the latter was still wrapped in nervousness and had no reaction to anything in the outside world.

There was no sight of Xiao He either.

My heart couldn't help but feel a little sad.

Qiao Nian thought that Brother Xiao certainly didn't expect that his first meeting with Meng Yingzhi after five years would turn out to be like this.

After taking a deep breath, she led Meng Yingzhi slowly towards Xiao He.

Xiao He's brows were tightly furrowed.

Even though he had heard about Meng Yingzhi's situation from different people a long time ago, he still found it hard to accept when he saw it with his own eyes.

How could a woman who was once so lively become so lifeless now, like a walking corpse, no longer having the vitality of the past?

Qiao Nian glanced at Xiao He, then looked at Meng Yingzhi and asked softly, "Miss Meng, look who he is?"

She guided Meng Yingzhi to look in the direction of Xiao He, but Meng Yingzhi's reaction was very slow. At the moment, he was scared because he was in an unfamiliar environment, so naturally he would not look at Xiao He obediently.

"He is Xiao He, do you recognize him?"

Qiao Nian still asked softly, but even after hearing Xiao He's name, Meng Yingzhi still didn't react.

This scene made Xiao He's eyes suddenly sink, "I didn't expect her condition to be so serious."

Qiao Nian sighed slightly, and then said, "Don't worry, Brother Xiao, I will do my best to cure Miss Meng."

Hearing this, Xiao He shifted his gaze from Meng Yingzhi to Qiao Nian.

The frown did not relax.

I don't even know how to open my mouth again.

How to say it? What to say?

To say that he actually no longer cares about Meng Yingzhi, and that his current emotion is only due to the comparison between the past and the present?

He said that she was the only one in his heart now and he was only thinking about her safety, so she shouldn't worry too much?

But what if she never gave it much thought?

Or maybe she doesn't care at all?

Finally, Xiao He could only say, "The Queen asked you to live with Miss Meng in her bedroom. She must have her own plans. Do you know what they are?"

Qiao Nian shook her head slightly, "Actually, I also feel strange today, maybe it's because of the Meng family?"

"No matter what, entering the Queen's bedroom is like entering a tiger's mouth. You must be careful in everything you do."

"Don't worry, Brother Xiao, I have what you taught me, nothing will happen."

Hearing this, Xiao He lowered his head and smiled, "Using silver needles instead of stones to make Wan Zhongcheng wail in pain for half a day is indeed amazing."

"How can half a day be so exaggerated? Not even half an hour!" Qiao Nian thought, the rumor was really terrifying.

Xiao He's smile deepened. "No matter what, you are better than my teacher."

"You are my master and I have taught you well." Qiao Nian said, and then he suddenly realized why the two of them were suddenly flattering each other, and then he laughed, "The queen is still waiting, I can't delay too long."

If people knew that she and Xiao He had been talking here for so long, I'm afraid the Queen would ask again.

After all, the relationship between Xiao He and Meng Yingzhi is not simple.

Xiao He naturally understood this logic, so he nodded and stepped aside to make way.

Qiao Nian supported Meng Yingzhi and continued to move forward.

Xiao He looked at Qiao Nian's back, but his mind was thinking of the sycamore tree in his yard.

I thought of the small hole in the tree trunk made by the stone.

I don’t know when she will be able to fill it up with her own hands.

Meng Yingzhi walked slowly, so Qiao Nian followed her and walked slowly too.

But after walking a hundred steps, Meng Yingzhi suddenly spoke.

"Xiao, He..."

Qiao Nian was stunned and looked at Meng Yingzhi quickly, only to see that the latter still had a dazed look on his face, but his expression was not as nervous and frightened as before.

But he kept murmuring those two words, "Xiao, He."

Qiao Nian's brows sank slightly, thinking that she must have finally reacted to what he had asked her before, whether she knew Xiao He.

Obviously, Xiao He still occupies a very important position in Meng Yingzhi's heart.

Otherwise, how could she not be afraid of such an unfamiliar environment after she came to her senses?

But, since Xiao He was so important in her heart, why did she poison him back then?

Meng Yingzhi, ah Meng Yingzhi, what was the truth of that year?

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