After a house full of cannon fodder read my voice, the whole family went crazy.

The Qiao family received the oral instructions from the emperor late at night, and while they were still in a daze, they were "escorted" out of the palace by the Yulin Guards.

After walking all the way back to Qiao Mansion, I saw that the entire mansion was surrounded by Yulin Guards.

It was like being trapped in an iron barrel, not even a fly or mosquito could escape.

Old General Chen sat in the carriage and looked out through the window.

When he saw those soldiers in cold armor, each holding a weapon and patrolling back and forth vigilantly, he couldn't help but snorted.

"It's so majestic. It identifies us all as prisoners."

Qiao Zhongtian's face was also ugly.

But he also knew very well that the emperor must have temporarily let go of the Qiao family after weighing the pros and cons.

Otherwise, just because Qiao Jingyang is suspected of murdering the prince, the Qiao family would not be allowed to go home so easily.

Not to mention that Qiao Jingchen's military power will be taken back, even General Chen will inevitably be affected.

And Qiao Zhongtian's position as prime minister may not be secure.

But now, the Qiao family was just imprisoned in the palace for less than a day before being released home.

Although the siege of the Qiao Mansion has not been lifted, it has exceeded the best expectations of the Qiao family.

"Dad, it's better not to talk about this matter for the time being. His Majesty's caution against us has not been completely lifted. I'm afraid he will say too much and make many mistakes."

His words silenced General Chen, and then he nodded.

"Zhongtian is still thoughtful, but I was too quick to take it into consideration."

While everyone was talking, the door of Qiao's mansion suddenly opened, and Qiao Jingyue hurriedly came out.

"Grandpa, father and mother, you are finally back safely."

He said excitedly: "Qingyun had a fetal movement in the afternoon and has already given birth. They are a pair of twins."

"Qingyun gave birth?"

Mrs. Chen was startled and quickly got out of the carriage and hurried towards the house.

"How is she now? Can her body still bear it? Are they twins? Is the baby still okay? Is Wen Po still there? Where is she now?"

A bunch of questions were asked one after another, and as she walked away, the voice gradually faded away.

Qiao Zhongtian and others were both surprised and frightened. They quickly followed behind, eager to see Wu Qingyun.

The mother is currently resting in her own yard, surrounded by many maids coming in and out to serve her.

A pair of twins slept peacefully in the cradle, placed next to her bed, and were taken care of by a special wet nurse.

Hearing that all the Qiao family members were back, Wu Qingyun wanted to struggle to get up, but was seen by Mr. Chen who came in and hurriedly held him down.

"Qingyun, don't dare to move! Just lie down!"

On the way here, she heard Qiao Jinyue talk about Wu Qingyun's difficult delivery.

The whole process was thrilling and frightening for her.

"Mom, it's great that you guys can come back safely. Jing Yue and I are praying for everyone at home and hope that you can all come back safely."

Wu Qingyun also greeted Mr. Chen with lingering fears.

Soon, everyone's attention shifted to a pair of twins.

Although the two babies were born prematurely, they looked in good condition and complexion, and their wrinkled skin could not hide their delicate and small facial features.

They fell asleep quietly in their swaddling clothes and couldn't help but suck their fingers.

His cute and cute appearance caught everyone's attention, and even his voice became a little softer.

"Hey? Why don't you see Shu'er? Where did my baby Shu'er go?"

Old General Chen suddenly turned his head and looked around.

Qiao Zhongtian was stunned, and sweat appeared on his forehead.

Who would have thought that after their family left the palace safely, they didn't realize that there was no one missing from the team.

Qiao Jingchen couldn't help but slapped her forehead and said guiltily: "Grandpa, someone from the palace gave an oral instruction before. It was said that the Ninth Prince would temporarily take care of Shu'er.

Because I was in such a hurry to get out of the palace, I forgot to explain this matter clearly to you. "

Only then did Chen let out a long sigh.

"But I was scared to death. I thought I had left Shu'er somewhere..."

In fact, she also had the impression that Qiao Wanshu was with the Ninth Prince.

But suddenly I didn't think about it, and I was really frightened.

"It seems that the emperor still has additional plans. Whether it is to keep Shu'er in the palace as a hostage, or... for the Ninth Prince."

Qiao Zhongtian expressed everyone's worries, and everyone fell silent for a while.

They worked so hard to keep Qiao Wanshu away from the royal family, but now it seems that everything is still inevitable.

This time, Qiao Wanshu was staying alone in the palace. As a family member, how could she not be worried.

"Mom, how about I go back and talk to dad, and ask him to submit a letter to your Majesty tomorrow morning, begging your majesty to put my little sister back?"

Lin Yue'er suggested.

"inappropriate."

General Chen was the first to object.

"It's better not to get Yushi Lin involved in this matter. As an admonishment officer, he can't easily submit a letter. What's more, the matter involves the suspicion of the Qiao family, and it is easy to be blamed.

Since His Majesty plans to take Shu'er as a hostage, he will not embarrass a little kid who is only a few years old. After all, he still wanted to pave the way for the Ninth Prince's future. "

After listening to his analysis, the Qiao family could only suppress their worries for the time being, hoping to find an opportunity for Qiao Wanshu to leave the palace and return home as soon as possible.

At this time in the palace, the emperor was not in his own palace, but in a deserted cold palace.

He walked slowly in the cold palace for a long time, and suddenly sneezed loudly.

"Your Majesty, expose yourself even more deeply. You must be careful not to catch a cold."

The steward of the chamberlain quickly came over with a hand warmer and wanted to hand it to the emperor.

"No need, I'm very fine."

The emperor waved his hands and looked at the dilapidated and desolate surroundings, his eyes full of nostalgia and regret for the past.

"Yao Niang, have you seen that our son has grown up now and knows that he has plans for himself."

The emperor murmured to himself as he walked.

This place was once filled with countless beautiful memories. After he experienced the intrigues in the court and the fierce competition for favor in the harem, he would always come here to relax and rest his mind temporarily.

In the palace not far away, there was still a portrait of the woman who haunted him.

But for some reason, the emperor now felt a sense of cowardice in his hometown, as if he didn't dare to look at the woman in the painting.

"Mother Yao, I have chosen a marriage for our son. She is the youngest daughter of the then Prime Minister Qiao Zhongtian. I wonder if you are satisfied with this marriage.

With the help of the Qiao family, our son will be able to gain a firm foothold in the court. In the future...he won't be able to fight for my position.

Yao Niang, maybe you can understand the painstaking efforts I put into doing this? "

He whispered for a long time as if confiding, and then said to the chief chamberlain officer: "Go, take the Qiao family's youngest daughter's horoscope to the Qintian Prison, and combine it with Lao Jiu's.

I want to see if this marriage is a match made in heaven. "