Chapter 176

Seven days later.

Qiao Nian was sitting in the house, staring at the small yard outside the house in a daze.

When Ningshuang came, what he saw was such a scene.

It has been seven days in a row.

Her young lady wakes up every day and does nothing. She is just in a daze, looking more and more haggard day by day.

She knew that the deaths of the old lady and Vice General Jing were like a whirlpool, dragging her young lady towards the darkest abyss.

But now she is the only one who can pull her young lady out.

Thinking like this, Ningshuang stepped forward and pulled Qiao Nian out, "Miss, follow me somewhere!"

This girl has always been very strong, so Qiao Nian was forced to follow her.

Fortunately, it stopped soon.

Ningshuang pulled Qiao Nian to the garden.

It is May now, and all kinds of flowers and plants are in full bloom. Under the sunshine, the garden is full of life.

However, this kind of vitality did not move Qiao Nian at all.

She just frowned slightly, not wanting to brush Ningshuang out of kindness, but...she really just wanted to go back and stay.

However, Ningshuang suddenly ran into the distance and called to Qiao Nian, "Miss, look, what is this?"

Ningshuang pointed to the tree beside her.

It was bare, without even a leaf. Compared with the flowers in the garden, it was really lifeless.

But it was such a bare tree that made Qiao Nian's heart beat again.

It's a red plum tree.

Seeing that Qiao Nian seemed to recognize it, Ningshuang smiled at Qiao Nian again and said, "Vice General Jing planted it! When winter comes, this tree will be filled with red plum blossoms. It must be very beautiful!"

Qiao Nian likes plum blossoms, especially red plum blossoms.

But in the Hou Mansion, those plum blossoms that were planted because of her ended up becoming Lin Yuan's.

But this one, this one planted by Jing Yan himself, will be hers forever and ever!

Jing Yan has done so much for her.

A warmth welling up in his heart broke through the darkness.

But Qiao Nian couldn't help but feel sore at the tip of her nose, and her tears fell.

In comparison, she had done nothing for Jing Yan.

Seeing Qiao Nian's tears uncontrollable, Ningshuang rushed to Qiao Nian again, took out a handkerchief and carefully wiped Qiao Nian's tears, "Miss, please stop crying, don't forget, Vice General Jing only I want you to be happy. If he sees you crying like this, he will be very upset!"

Qiao Nian nodded vigorously, but her tears became even fiercer.

She didn't want Jing Yan to be impatient, she just couldn't help it.

Qiao Nian just held Ningshuang tightly and cried. After a while, she let go. She sniffed and said softly, "I'm sorry for making you worry."

Ningshuang shook her head repeatedly. Seeing that Qiao Nian finally thought about it, she was busy and relieved, "Don't be unhappy, Miss, I will always be with you!"

Hearing this, Qiao Nian was suddenly stunned.

She raised her hand to wipe away the tears on her face, and then said, "Ningshuang, I want to leave the capital."

Ningshuang was stunned for a moment, but then she felt that the young lady's suggestion was excellent, "Well, it's time to go for a walk outside and relax! Then, young lady, when should we set off?"

Looking at Ningshuang's cute little face, Qiao Nian's heart twitched, "It's not us, it's me."

The implication is that it will not bring frost.

Ningshuang's face immediately fell, "Miss, you don't want to be a slave anymore?"

Qiao Nian shook her head hastily, "No, no, no, how could I not want you? It's just... I need someone to guard this yard and this plum blossom for me."

Most importantly, she had no idea where she was going, let alone how long she would be gone.

She was afraid that if she encountered danger on the road, it would harm Ningshuang.

She has harmed many people.

She couldn't let Ningshuang follow her.

But Ningshuang obviously refused, and her little face soon burst into tears, "Miss needs someone to guard her, I can go find her. Please take Miss with me, I don't want to be separated from Miss!"

Seeing Ningshuang being so persistent, Qiao Nian felt very uncomfortable. She didn't want Ningshuang to be too sad. After thinking about it, she had to change the topic, "Then, let's talk about this later. You go to the shirt shop first." Can you buy me two men's clothes?"

When going out, it is more convenient to dress up in men's clothing.

Ningshuang wiped away her tears and nodded, "Then, I'll go back as soon as I go. Miss, I'll wait for you to come back."

"good."

Qiao Nian responded, and Ningshuang left with tears in her eyes.

She then went back to the house, ready to simply pack some luggage, but unexpectedly saw the letter not far away.

It's Jing Yan's letter to Xiao He.

She almost forgot about it!

Since she was leaving Beijing now, she had to hand the letter into Xiao He's hand before leaving.

With this thought in mind, Qiao Nian took the letter and went out.

It was already half an hour later when I saw Xiao He.

At this time, Xiao He was sitting on a wooden wheelchair, his face was a little pale, and his forehead was covered with a thin layer of sweat. He looked very weak as if he had just experienced a disaster.

Qiao Nian couldn't help but be a little concerned, "Brother Xiao, are you okay?"

Xiao He shook his head slightly, and there was no emotion on his usually indifferent face.

He raised his eyes and glanced at Qiao Nian. Seeing her haggard expression, he said slowly, "My condolences."

It's for the old lady and also for Jing Yan.

Qiao Nian felt sour in her heart, but she smiled slightly, then nodded and said nothing.

Seeing this, Xiao He raised his hand to pour a glass of water for Qiao Nian and brought it to her, "I wonder why Miss Qiao is looking for me today?"

Qiao Nian then realized what he was doing and hurriedly put the letter in front of Xiao He with both hands, "This was left by Jing Yan during his lifetime."

Xiao He was slightly stunned, and took the letter with his thin and slender fingers, but realized that there was something else in the envelope.

He probably realized what it was, so he didn't open the envelope. He just looked at Qiao Nian again and asked in a deep voice, "Miss Qiao is leaving?"

Qiao Nian nodded, "Yes."

"Where to go?"

Xiao He asked again.

Qiao Nian didn't expect Xiao He to ask herself so many questions.

She thought that with Xiao He's temperament, an eviction order would be issued by now.

After a brief moment of daze, she shook her head, "I don't know, I'll leave the capital first."

Maybe Xiao He also thought this was a good idea, so he nodded slightly, "Then Xiao He wishes Miss Qiao a safe journey."

Qiao Nian stood up immediately and saluted Xiao He, "Thank you, Brother Xiao, then, I'll leave first. If I have a chance to return to Beijing in the future, I'll come visit you again."

Xiao He did not raise his eyes to look at him, he just held the tea cup in his hand and said softly, "Okay."

Qiao Nian then bowed again and turned to leave.

Unexpectedly, before walking out of Xiao He's yard, he saw Xiao Heng.

Xiao Heng came to see his eldest brother, so naturally he didn't expect to see Qiao Nian in his eldest brother's yard.

When did the two of them get in touch?

Could it be that it was after she was sent here after being knocked unconscious?

His mind sank inexplicably, so that Xiao Heng's face became a little ugly, and his tone naturally became colder, "Why are you here?"

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