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

Although, Qiao Nian was pretending.

But in the eyes of outsiders, she was carried into the Marquis' Mansion and into the Fanghe Garden just like Xiao Qingnuan.

She also received treatment from the palace doctor just like Xiao Qingnuan!

But why, at this moment, Lin Ye felt sorry for Lin Yuan, and even worried about Xiao Qingnuan who had nothing to do with him, but forgot her, his former sister?

Didn't he care about her the most in the past?

Wouldn't he find the best things in the world for her?

Wouldn't he fight with others for him?

Why is it that now, he cares about everyone but not her?

And Lin Ye was also trembling in his heart at Qiao Nian's light question.

There was even a moment when he didn't even dare to look at Qiao Nian's questioning eyes, and he didn't know how to answer.

But Lin Yuan beside him cried so hard that almost half of her body leaned on him, twitching.

Lin Ye knew that Lin Yuan had suffered a great injustice today.

Thinking that Lin Yuan had just been insulted by her best friend because of Qiao Nian, Lin Ye's guilty conscience towards Qiao Nian disappeared completely.

He glared at Qiao Nian angrily, "I don't think you'll be in trouble with your full energy! Otherwise, how could you have the energy to stir up trouble! I warn you, Yuan'er has always been simple and kind. If you get a bad reputation outside because of this, I will never let you go! Yuan'er, let's go!"

Lin Ye hugged Lin Yuan and left.

Qiao Nian stood there and watched coldly, secretly mocking herself. After experiencing so much and understanding so much, this heart would still be cold and painful.

Ningshuang appeared at some point, draped a cloak on Qiao Nian's shoulders, and sneered at the backs of Lin Ye and Lin Yuan, "Don't they care about their reputation now?"

There is a difference between men and women, so Lin Ye and Xiao Heng can't go to save Xiao Qingnuan.

But Lin Yuan cried pitifully, so Lin Ye could hug Lin Yuan and leave?

What kind of logic is this?

Listening to Ning Shuang's words, Qiao Nian couldn't help laughing, but the smile was bitter and astringent.

She turned and walked into the house, unwilling to waste any more eyes on the figures of the two.

Ning Shuang followed Qiao Nian into the house, but said, "Miss, I just saw His Royal Highness Ming Wang."

Qiao Nian was stunned when she heard it, "Just now?"

"Yeah!" Ning Shuang nodded, "Just on the stone bridge, I don't know why he didn't come over!"

Qiao Nian frowned, she was only concerned about the drama of Xiao Qingnuan and Lin Yuan breaking up, but she didn't notice that there was anyone on the stone bridge.

But when Xiao Qingnuan ran out, she saw clearly that there was no figure of Ming Wang on the stone bridge.

Did he leave?

Qiao Nian thought about it, and waved her hand, "Let him go!"

She didn't have the energy to care about Ming Wang anymore.

But she inadvertently remembered Xiao Qingnuan's warning in her mind -

Don't go to the west of the city.

The next day, Qiao Nian was summoned to the palace.

It was Concubine De who wanted to see her.

Qiao Nian followed the eunuch who led the way and went to Concubine De's bedroom. I don't know if Xiao Qingnuan's warning yesterday was too random, so Qiao Nian felt a little uneasy when she thought about it now. She was more and more uneasy about Concubine De suddenly summoning her to the palace.

Just then, the eunuch who led the way in front suddenly stopped, "Your servant greets General Xiao."

Qiao Nian was stunned, and then he realized that it was Xiao Heng who blocked his way.

He felt unhappy for a while, but he still saluted respectfully, "Greetings to General Xiao."

"You go first, this general has something to say to Miss Qiao." Xiao Heng said coldly, his pair of dark eyes staring at her, revealing an uncomfortable chill.

The little eunuch obediently answered yes and walked away.

Qiao Nian took a deep breath, thinking that Xiao Heng actually blatantly stopped her, could it be because of Xiao Qingnuan?

Did something happen after Xiao Qingnuan left yesterday?

Or was it because of Lin Yuan?

Qiao Nian felt that the latter possibility was more likely.

She lowered her eyes and did not speak, just waiting for Xiao Heng to finish speaking and leave, but unexpectedly, a pair of boots suddenly appeared in her sight.

The familiar breath wrapped around her, Qiao Nian was startled, and she looked up suddenly to find that Xiao Heng had actually walked up to her.

Very close!

So close that if others saw it, there would definitely be gossip!

She subconsciously wanted to distance herself from him, and hurriedly took two steps back.

Unexpectedly, a sudden pulling pain came from her earlobe.

Qiao Nian hurriedly covered her ears, and was shocked to find that there was a string of earrings on her ears.

She entered the palace today dressed simply, and did not wear any jewelry on her ears.

So these earrings were given to her by Xiao Heng just now?

This thought entered Qiao Nian's mind, and she was shocked. She looked at Xiao Heng again and saw that he was holding an earring in his hand.

The dark red agate pendant swayed gently on his fingertips.

But...

Didn't she throw the earring away along with the wooden box yesterday?

Did he pick up the earring she threw into the lake?

Qiao Nian looked at Xiao Heng in confusion, "What does the general mean?"

Facing the shock and questioning on Qiao Nian's face, Xiao Heng still had that cold face.

"This is a gift from the general." His voice was low, and there was an inexplicable pressure, "If you throw it away in public, you will lose the face of the general."

Qiao Nian frowned.

He even called himself 'this general' in front of her, which shows that her behavior of discarding the earrings in public yesterday really embarrassed him.

But...what's the point of putting it on her again now?

But Xiao Heng suddenly reached out and brought the other earring to her, and said coldly in a commanding tone, "Put it on."

Qiao Nian glanced at the earring, raised his hand and took off the earring from his left ear, "Since I lost it, I don't want it anymore. If the general likes it, just take it back!"

After saying that, she put the earring in Xiao Heng's hand.

Unexpectedly, Xiao Heng turned his wrist and grabbed Qiao Nian's hand with his broad palm.

When he turned it over, he also held the pair of earrings in his hand.

At the same time, it was also held in Qiao Nian's hand.

In full view of everyone, he actually held her hand like this!

Qiao Nian was startled and tried to pull her hand back, but he held it tightly and didn't give her any strength to resist.

There was even more chill on that cold and handsome face, "I, the general, will go visit the old lady soon. You can take these earrings with you or not, it's up to you."

After saying that, he let go and left the pair of earrings in Qiao Nian's hand.

Qiao Nian knew that Xiao Heng was threatening her!

He clearly knows that what he cares about most now is his grandmother. He clearly knows that she only has her grandmother!

But, he used his grandmother to threaten her!

What would he tell his grandmother if she didn't wear it?

Said she fell into the water again yesterday?

Or does it mean that King Ming is a cripple, and she will only live in dire straits after marrying Queen Ming?

No matter what it is, if grandma knows about it, she will definitely be sad and uncomfortable...

He knew that his grandmother was in poor health!

Seeing Qiao Nian frozen in place, a sneer appeared at the corner of Xiao Heng's lips, "Miss Qiao is going to meet Concubine De, right? It's just right to wear these earrings."

Just enough for King Ming to see!