The daughter of the emperor was reborn and was spoiled by the sickly prince.

"Oh? I thought Miss Qin had completely forgotten her family after committing such an act of killing nine generations of her clan. I didn't expect that she still had concerns in her heart."

Gu Mingzhao raised the corner of his mouth slightly and smiled sarcastically.

Qin Xiaoxiao's eyes flashed with anxiety, and she clenched her fists tightly: "My father, is he...is he okay? Where did you see him?"

"He's not well. Qin Bo wanted to return to the capital to see you as soon as possible. He even lived among beggars to survive. If it weren't for me, your father would have been killed because of his old age."

A glimmer of hope flashed in Qin Xiaoxiao's eyes: "You mean, my father is in the military camp now?"

Gu Mingzhao nodded: "He came here and still worried about your willful daughter. He knew very well that you had committed a heinous crime, but at such an old age he knelt down before me and begged me to save your life."

Qin Xiaoxiao felt a pang of sadness in her heart, tears welling up in her eyes: "I thought my father was...already dead, but I didn't expect that he...he was still worrying about me. I...I really..."

"If you still want to live, you'd better listen to my arrangements." Gu Mingzhao said.

"Long Yin, who are you?" Qin Xiaoxiao murmured.

"I am the only one who can save your life and your father's life."

"I need to see him, otherwise how can I know if you are lying to me."

"Do you have any other choice now besides believing me?" Gu Mingzhao said lightly.

He didn't explain any more and waited quietly for Qin Xiaoxiao's response.

After a long silence, Qin Xiaoxiao said, "Whatever plan you have, I will cooperate with you."

"I have already poisoned Wang Tingzhi. You will mix the same poison into your medicine. I will take you to the dungeon. We will interrogate you there for a whole day. Qin Bo will come and bring me food."

"Wang Ting was poisoned?" Qin Xiaoxiao was shocked when she heard this. "He...he will be okay, right?"

Gu Mingzhao said calmly: "Don't worry, I have ordered the doctor to go and treat him. Although he will suffer a little, his life is safe."

Qin Xiaoxiao felt a little relieved.

She was a smart person. Her father had died and there was no point in living alone. In order to take revenge on her enemies, she teamed up with An Ruohuai.

Now that I know my father is still alive, I naturally have to think of ways to save myself.

She didn't think much about it and quickly agreed to cooperate with Gu Mingzhao.

*

When the two of them came out, the whole camp was in turmoil.

Everyone's eyes were focused on Qin Xiaoxiao's residence.

Qin Xiaoxiao walked out of the tent with a gloomy look on her face.

The new captain of the guard, Long Yin, followed closely behind her, escorting her.

When the guards saw this, they began to whisper to each other.

The looks they gave Gu Mingzhao were full of hostility, even sharper than yesterday.

Gu Mingzhao noticed their attitude change again and gained a better understanding of the interpersonal relationships here.

He took Qin Xiaoxiao and walked straight to An Ruohuai's residence.

An Ruohuai had already heard about the turmoil outside and was now sitting in the house with a frown on his face.

"I am Gu Mingzhao, and I have come to apologize." Gu Mingzhao bowed with both hands, his tone full of self-blame, "I failed in my duty and failed to protect my son-in-law, causing him to fall into the hands of this woman. Please punish me, sir."

An Ruohuai glanced at the escorted Qin Xiaoxiao and said with great sorrow: "Xiaoxiao, I treat you like my own daughter, why did you do such a thing?"

Qin Xiaoxiao raised her head, eyes full of resentment: "You treat me as your own daughter? You knew that I had a crush on Wang Tingzhi, but you let him marry your stupid daughter! What I can't get, no one else can get!"

Her voice was sharp and piercing, filled with resentment and anger.

An Ruohuai sighed, a trace of helplessness flashed in his eyes: "Xiaoxiao, you still don't understand my painstaking efforts... This matter involves human life, and I can't protect you. I will detain you for the time being and make a decision after Linglong's wedding."

Gu Mingzhao followed his instructions and tied Qin Xiaoxiao's hands with a rope.

Qin Xiaoxiao struggled hard, but in vain.

"Long Yin, come in with me." An Ruohuai said.

Gu Mingzhao responded, tied the other end of the rope that tied Qin Xiaoxiao to the chair, and followed An Ruohuai into the inner room.

There were only the two of them in the inner room. An Ruohuai looked at the respectful Gu Mingzhao in front of him, the corners of his mouth couldn't help but rise, and he nodded with satisfaction.

"Long Yin, you did a great job this time. You are worthy of being the person I have chosen."

Gu Mingzhao showed hesitation. He lowered his head slightly, and there was a hint of fear in his voice: "I am stupid and don't know what Lord An means. Please explain it clearly."

An Ruohuai stroked his beard and said slowly: "You don't need to worry too much. To tell you the truth, these elite soldiers under my command were all summoned by Qin Xiaoxiao. The original guard captain Lu Renjia obeyed her orders."

"How could such a thing happen! How could Lord An tolerate it?" Gu Mingzhao fanned the flames.

"Of course I can't tolerate this. If it weren't for the fact that I need people right now, I would have replaced them all long ago!"

Gu Mingzhao's heart moved, and he quickly asked: "What does Lord An mean..."

A hint of ruthlessness flashed across An Ruohuai's eyes: "Using you to replace Lu Renjia is only the first step of my plan. I want everyone here to obey me and become an indestructible sword in my hand!"

Gu Mingzhao asked respectfully, "Master An, what brilliant plan do you have? Please tell me, and I will do my best to follow it."

"The reason why they are willing to work for Qin Xiaoxiao is simply because she comes from a wealthy family and has great wealth. If I could have wealth comparable to hers..."

Having said that, he deliberately paused and stared at Gu Mingzhao.

Gu Mingzhao immediately understood that this old man was not satisfied with the cooperative relationship with Qin Xiaoxiao, but was eyeing her family property.

"I understand. If you leave this matter to me, I will make Qin Xiaoxiao give all her money to him."

An Ruohuai looked at Gu Mingzhao with satisfaction: "It's easy to talk to smart people. You have to remember to find out all the Qin family's assets and account books, and then find a suitable time to make her die suddenly."

"I obey your command, but there is one more thing..."

"what's up?"

"On my way here just now, I found that the guards here are loyal to Qin Xiaoxiao and they look at me with hostility. Just to be on the safe side, it is better to lock her up in the cell over at the camp, so that the guards here won't ruin Lord An's good deeds!"

An Ruohuai's eyes were full of praise: "Yes, you are very observant and thoughtful. I will do as you said and lock her up in the deepest dungeon in the camp."

"Yes."

Gu Mingzhao took the order and took Qin Xiaoxiao out of the camp in the dense forest and returned to the main camp.

The people have been brought out successfully, and now we just have to wait for Qin Yunhan to arrive.