The mysterious milk group, hands on hips, is being fought over by five dads who are going crazy over

Seeing her mother frowning and remaining silent for a long time, A-Ning asked softly:

"Mother, what's wrong?"

Coming to her senses, a hint of confusion flashed across Qiao Wan's face. "Mother... Mother just remembered some things from the past..."

Ah Ning opened her big eyes, somewhat worried: "Is Mother's father just as bad as Ah Ning's father, just as unkind to Mother?"

Qiao Wan: "My mother's father used to be very, very good to her, but many things happened afterward, and we never saw him again."

I still remember her wedding day, dressed in a phoenix coronet and embroidered robe, yet with tears in her eyes, she signed a contract severing her father-daughter relationship...

"But you know," Qiao Wan sat up and took her hand, her smile gentle, "our little Aning is really amazing."

"Huh?" Ah Ning blinked. "Why are you suddenly praising Ah Ning?"

"Today's sacrificial ceremony resolved a problem that had plagued the Great Liang for four years and saved Qiaoqiao's life. Wasn't it Aning who did it?"

Aning scratched her head, a blush rising to her cheeks. "Mommy, Aning isn't that amazing."

"The rain-clearing spell I used today is only temporary; it will last for two or three days at most before the dark clouds gather again."

Upon hearing this, Qiao Wan was taken aback.

If this method cannot cure the root cause, the people will surely think that this is because no living person was sacrificed today.

Maybe it's Qiaoqiao...

Qiao Wan: "Does Aning know a way to cure the root cause?"

Ah Ning shook her head and honestly said, "Ah Ning doesn't know either."

"Only by finding the cause can the problem be completely solved."

The heavy weight that had just been lifted from Qiao Wan's heart fell back down.

After today's events, besides Huo Zhiyao, Huo Ting also started to think about Qiaoqiao.

If anything else happens in the future, the first one to be abandoned and hurt will be Aning!

In the past, she was bedridden and imprisoned in this secluded mansion, unable to do anything she wanted.

But now that A-Ning is back, she can no longer sit idly by. Even if the Great Liang has particularly harsh requirements for women seeking divorce, she must try her best to recover her health, find a way to divorce Huo Ting, and take A-Ning far away!

Thinking of this, she called out to the outside, "Yingxia."

"Take the young lady to wash up."

As she spoke, she ruffled Aning's hair again, "Aning, you've worked hard today. After you wash up, lie down in Mommy's bed, and Mommy will tell you a story, okay?"

Ah Ning's eyes widened suddenly, her heart pounding.

I felt a little excited, a little thrilled, and a little nervous.

Mother is going to tell Aning a bedtime story!

So happy!!!

Aning immediately grabbed Yingxia's hand, "Sister Yingxia, let's hurry!"

She quickly washed up and lay down next to her mother, her eyes sparkling: "Mother, Aning is ready!"

Qiao Wan smiled and tucked her in. "Okay, then Mother will tell you a story that Grandma often told, okay?"

That night, Aning slept beside her mother, drifting off to sleep to the gentle sound of her mother telling stories, feeling more relaxed than ever before...

The next day, Aning slept in, which was rare for her.

After washing up and drinking a bowl of sweet porridge, I heard my mother say:

"A-Ning, let Yingxia take you to your grandmother's courtyard so you can talk to her."

Aning tilted her head: "Why? The curse on Mother hasn't been lifted yet, Aning wants to—"

"Good girl, Aning." Qiao Wan pinched her cheek and patiently explained, "It was Grandma who gave you permission not to perform the sacrifice. Grandma helped Aning, shouldn't Aning go and thank Grandma?"

A-Ning nodded, got off the stool, and said, "Mother is right, A-Ning will go now."

"A-Ning will be back soon. Mother is waiting for you inside. A-Ning will definitely find a way to help Mother get better!"

"Go on your way." Qiao Wan smiled and watched her leave with a look of satisfaction.

Since Aning came back, the old lady's attitude towards her has changed completely.

Aning can only have security if she gets along well with the old lady.

Meanwhile, Aning arrived at her grandmother's courtyard and chatted with her for a while, her sweet words making her grandmother giggle.

Before leaving, the old lady suddenly stopped her and asked:

"Ah Ning, did you help Qiaoqiao during yesterday's sacrificial ceremony?"

Ah Ning blinked, feeling surprised.

Father Ye, Mother Ye, even Grandmother Ye...

How come all the adults could guess that she did it?

Ah Ning tilted her head in confusion: "Grandmother saw it yesterday?"

The old lady smiled and shook her head: "Grandmother didn't go to the sacrificial ceremony, so naturally she couldn't see it."

"But these past few days, Grandmother has witnessed A-Ning's abilities so much that she feels that only our Huo family's little A-Ning could do something so amazing."

Ah Ning was almost immune to praise, and smiled sweetly at the old lady: "Grandma is so amazing."

"Mother is still waiting for Aning. Aning will go back now and come to visit Grandmother another day!"

"Alright, alright, go ahead. There's a lot of water on the road, be careful not to slip and fall." The old lady watched her skip away, and couldn't help but sigh, "Rongxiu, this matter of the sacrifice can be considered settled."

Rongxiu poured her a cup of tea. "Madam, isn't that right? The eldest young lady and the third young lady are both safe and sound. It's truly a wonderful thing."

The old lady nodded, narrowing her eyes: "Send someone to find the master who predicted Ah Ning's doom back then. I need to know who was behind this four years ago!"

Rongxiu was somewhat surprised. Given the old lady's temperament, the past was the past. Now that she was pursuing the matter again, it meant she was determined to find out the truth and seek justice for Miss Aning!

Inside the Biyou Courtyard, A-Ning had just entered when she heard a commotion. She quickened her pace and went forward, only to find her wicked aunt and—

Clever!

Ah Ning was overjoyed and skipped over to grab Qiao Qiao's hand. "Qiao Qiao, did you come to play with Ah Ning?"

The moment he finished speaking, his wrist was gripped tightly!

Ah Ning winced and released her grip, frowning as she looked at her wicked aunt, only to see her pull Qiaoqiao behind her, saying with a displeased expression:

"You little jinx, stop bothering our Qiaoqiao."

Qiao Wan immediately pulled A Ning into her arms and coldly rebuked, "Yingxia, show the guest out!"

Su Xiaoyin scoffed dismissively, "Qiao Wan, do you think I'd bother coming to your desolate, run-down courtyard?"

"I've come here today only to tell you that your daughter's survival is entirely due to Qiaoqiao's good fortune. If Qiaoqiao hadn't taken her place on the altar, she would have been sacrificed long ago."

"It's true, I thought having Yao Yao as a little lucky star was already perfect, but I never expected my Qiao Qiao to be a little lucky star too. Even the Imperial Advisor said that Heaven didn't want Qiao Qiao to be taken away, and that she will have great fortune in the future!"

At this moment, Qiaoqiao raised her head and said weakly, "Mother, it was Aning who helped Qiaoqiao yesterday, that's why—"

Su Xiaoyin clicked her tongue in displeasure: "When adults are talking, children shouldn't interrupt."

She went on and on, either twisting the truth and saying that Aning should thank Qiaoqiao for saving her life, or boasting about how much Huo Ting cared for her two daughters.

No matter what she said, Qiao Wan and A Ning didn't react at all.

Su Xiaoyin, her mouth dry and parched, stood with her hands on her hips and made some harsh remarks, finally getting to the point of her visit today: "Qiao Wan, don't think that just because the old lady is currently favoring your daughter, you can regain her favor by taking advantage of her."

"Let me tell you, the Prime Minister's heart is entirely focused on us, mother and daughters. He won't even glance at you, and sooner or later, he'll personally hand me the position of Prime Minister's wife!"

Qiao Wan smiled nonchalantly: "You'd better make him divorce me soon. I wish you success in advance."

Qiao Wan genuinely wanted to divorce Huo Ting, but to Su Xiaoyin, it sounded like a blatant provocation!

She snorted coldly, said "We'll see," and then took Qiaoqiao's hand, intending to leave.

Just then, the servant rushed in to report—

"lady!"

"Madam Liu is requesting an audience outside the manor, saying she has urgent business to discuss. What do you think...?"