After being reborn, he was doted on by his scumbag brother.

Xiao Qingning was different from her. She was just a little princess who had grown up in the palm of her hand and was ignorant of the world. Facing a cunning fox like Xiao Jingyi, it was easy for her to reveal her secrets.

Moreover, if he told her things in advance, it would be counterproductive if he overacted it and arouse Xiao Jingyi's suspicion.

Lin Qingyao didn't intend to comfort Xiao Qingning now, so she just let her stay in this worried state.

The team going to Qinan has returned to Beijing. Xiao Jingyi must have received the news immediately. He may come to Xiao Qingning at any time.

Just as Lin Qingyao was thinking this, Fuling walked in the door anxiously.

"Princess, the fourth prince is here."

Lin Qingyao and Xiao Qingning looked at each other, it came so fast.

There is no way to avoid what is coming, so it is better to face the coming storm head on.

"Invite him in."

"Yes, princess."

While Fu Ling was out, the two of them adjusted themselves and pretended to chat happily.

"Ning'er, Yao'er, are you here too?"

Xiao Jingyi walked into the room with steady steps. There was no emotion on his face, but he was slightly surprised when he saw Lin Qingyao.

He really didn't know Lin Qingyao was here today. He had been waiting for news about Jamel Xiao's team returning to Beijing these days, and he really didn't pay attention to other things.

This morning, after morning dynasty, he received news that they had returned.

After his father summoned Yun Qi Yunfei and confirmed that Jamel Xiao and Gu Jingan were indeed not there, he came directly here.

"Fourth brother, Yao'er and I haven't seen each other for a long time. She came to see me today."

Xiao Jingyi nodded when he heard this, pretending to be casual and said: "Yao'er, haven't you been very busy recently? You don't even have time to see me. How come you have time to see Ning'er today? It seems that Ning'er is still more important than me in your heart. I can't It’s going to be sad.”

Although Lin Qingyao knew that what he said was a lie, his tone still made Lin Qingyao feel sick to her stomach.

Before Jamel Xiao set off, Xiao Jingyi specially came to test her once, and went to the Hou Mansion to tell her about Jamel Xiao's request to Qi Nan.

Lin Qingyao didn't give him any chance to doubt, and replied directly to him: I seem to have heard about this, but what does the Fifth Prince's going to Qinan have to do with me? Why did Your Highness come here to tell me?

Xiao Jingyi was very happy after hearing what Lin Qingyao said. He just said that he wanted to see her that day and told her that it was just a way to go.

Lin Qingyao was worried about this matter at the time, and naturally had no patience for Xiao Jingyi.

When she thought about how she had to deal with Xiao Jingyi in addition to worrying about Jamel Xiao's absence these days, Lin Qingyao felt a surge of anger in her heart, so she thought of an excuse to avoid meeting him.

Lin Qingyao thought about it, and finally used Xiao Mingyue's pregnancy as an excuse, saying that she had to take care of her every day for her second brother and had no time, so Xiao Jingyi should not come to her if she was fine.

Unexpectedly, Xiao Jingyi would use this matter to question her back, so Lin Qingyao organized her words and responded to him head-on.

Lin Qingyao smiled and said: "Isn't Ning'er too clingy? Since the second sister-in-law became pregnant, I have been with her every day. Ning'er has not seen us for so long, which makes her unhappy. The second sister-in-law is not convenient now. Walking around as she pleases, Ning'er doesn't dare to complain about her second sister-in-law, so she can only vent her anger on me. If I don't come today, she will probably break up with me. "

Lin Qingyao glanced at Xiao Qingning, and Xiao Qingning responded: "I can't get out of the palace all day long. If you don't come and talk to me, I will die of suffocation. Fourth brother, you know that I You have a friend like Yao'er and you still want to rob me? It's really unbearable that you still want to take advantage of this little thing."

Xiao Qingning used a coquettish tone to help Lin Qingyao get over it, so naturally Xiao Jingyi couldn't be unhappy anymore.

"Okay, okay, it's all my fault. I was too petty. Ning'er, don't be angry with Fourth Brother."

Xiao Qingning chuckled lightly, "Now that Fourth Brother has realized his mistake, I will ignore the faults of villains and won't argue with you. But Fourth Brother, why do you have time to see me today? Yes. Is there a problem?"

Xiao Qingning was not in the mood to deal with Xiao Jingyi now. Seeing that he didn't get into the topic, she asked directly.

When Xiao Qingning asked, Xiao Jingyi's expression changed visibly, and his brows furrowed slightly.

Xiao Jingyi first sighed, and then said with difficulty: "Ning'er, I came here today to actually bring some bad news. In fact, I hesitated for a long time, thinking whether to tell you or not, but after thinking about it, Go, I still think you have the right to know. Besides, you will know about this sooner or later, so maybe it would be better for you to tell you earlier."

Xiao Jingyi made a lot of preparations, mainly to say that he was in a difficult situation, but everything was for Xiao Qingning's good.

As soon as the two of them heard Xiao Jingyi's words, they knew that their guess was correct. Xiao Jingyi came here today for this matter.

"Fourth brother, what on earth is going on? What you said makes me really scared. Just tell me directly and give me a break. It will save me from feeling very anxious and uncomfortable."

Xiao Jingyi did what he said: "Okay, let me tell you straight. Ning'er, you have to be mentally prepared. The team that my father sent to Qinan to investigate has returned, and my father has just summoned it."

Xiao Qingning pretended to hear this for the first time and said excitedly: "Fifth brother is back? Where is he? Since you have met your father, why don't you come to me? Fourth brother, fifth brother is back, right?" Is it a good thing? Why are you looking so sad? "

Xiao Jingyi sighed after hearing this, "Ning'er, please calm down first, I haven't finished speaking yet. The others are back, but the fifth brother and Gu Shizi are not in the team. According to Yun Qi Yunfei, they are missing. And the fifth brother is back. My brother was not only injured but also poisoned. His whereabouts are unknown and his life or death is uncertain."

After hearing Xiao Jingyi's words, Xiao Qingning reacted immediately.

Xiao Qingning's eyes widened with a look of disbelief, then her hind legs went weak and she almost fainted.

"How could this be?"

Lin Qingyao knew that Xiao Qingning was acting for Xiao Jingyi, so she supported her very cooperatively and said with concern: "Ning'er, are you okay? Come on, come and sit down first."

Lin Qingyao helped Xiao Qingning sit down and helped her calm down.

Xiao Jingyi observed Xiao Qingning's reaction, it didn't look fake, and he was secretly happy.

Xiao Jingyi had a calm expression on his face and said soothingly: "Ning'er, don't be impatient, drink water slowly."

Xiao Jingyi just talked, but did not make any movement with his hands. He just kept staring at Xiao Qingning and continued to observe her reaction.

Lin Qingyao poured a glass of water for Xiao Qingning to drink, and said comfortingly: "Ning'er, don't worry, take care of yourself first."

Xiao Qingning had already shed tears at this moment, and said with a cry: "Fifth brother has been poisoned, and now his whereabouts are unknown, how can I not worry? Fourth brother, how are the others? Those people sent by the emperor are safe are you back?"