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

A sinister voice drifted into the room, startling Su Xiaoyin so much that she stumbled backward and tripped over a stool, falling hard to the ground!

Ignoring her aching elbow, she grabbed the maid's ankle.

Before she could even speak, the maid was startled and jumped up, stomping on her hand!

Su Xiaoyin's face contorted in pain as she screamed, "Are you crazy! Why are you stepping on me?!"

The maid was taken aback by her shout, then quickly stepped forward to help her up, "Master, please get up, the floor is cold..."

Su Xiaoyin steadied herself by holding onto the table, watching the window warily. She pushed the maid out, "Go, go see what's playing tricks on you!"

The maid's eyes welled with tears of fear. "My lady, I dare not..."

Su Xiaoyin was both angry and scared: "Useless!"

Outside, Ah Ning and Ying Xia, who were using invisibility talismans, saw Su Xiaoyin trembling with fear and giggled.

On the way back, Yingxia asked curiously, "Why did you suddenly want to tease Aunt Su, Miss?"

Ah Ning blinked and asked, "Why didn't Sister Yingxia stop Ah Ning?"

Yingxia: "In the past, Concubine Su always boasted to Madam about the Prime Minister's favor towards her, and even cursed Madam to be bedridden for life. Madam was magnanimous and never bothered with her. Yingxia had long felt indignant on Madam's behalf, but there was nothing she could do..."

Aning puffed out her cheeks angrily, "That mean auntie bullied Mommy! We should have scared her again!"

If she ever dares to bully her mother and grandmother again, Aning will definitely teach her a lesson and scare her to tears! She'll make her have a stomachache like those big bad guys did today!

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The blizzard in Beijing has completely stopped, and the snow has melted away. Every morning when I open the door, I can see the sun high in the sky.

That day, Ah Ning was groggily lifted out of bed and passively washed while her eyes were closed.

A warm handkerchief wiped her eyes, and Ah Ning finally became more awake. She looked up and saw Yingxia.

"Good morning, Yingxia-neechan."

After wiping her hands, Yingxia led her to the dressing table and braided her hair.

Aning noticed a set of pink clothes placed next to her and looked at Yingxia in the mirror with a puzzled expression.

"Are those new clothes made for Aning?"

"Yes, Madam specially chose the lotus root pink color. Does Miss like it?"

Ah Ning nodded: "It looks good, but..."

"Sister Yingxia, is today a special day?"

"A special day?" Yingxia paused in her braiding, then said, "No, it's not a holiday, nor is it anyone's birthday."

Ah Ning tilted her head in confusion: "Then why prepare new clothes for Ah Ning?"

"Mother just made several outfits for Aning a few days ago, some of which she hasn't even worn yet!"

Upon hearing this, Yingxia smiled and said, "Miss, you probably don't know yet, but a message just came from the palace that Her Majesty the Empress is hosting a flower-viewing banquet and has invited the families of her ministers."

"Madam specially chose this light pink dress; it's simple in style, playful and cute, yet dignified."

Ah Ning nodded as if she understood, her dark eyes darting around as she looked left and right at the box in front of her. Then she pointed to a light yellow hair ribbon and said crisply:

"Then let's braid our hair with this headband today!"

"it is good."

Upon arriving at the mansion gate, just before boarding the carriage, A-Ning hesitated for a moment, then turned back and said softly:

"Mommy, is that naughty auntie coming along too?"

Qiao Wan glanced at the carriage behind her and said gently, "Her Majesty the Empress invited her, so naturally she has to go."

Aning blinked: "Then why didn't Aning see Qiaoqiao? Aning went, but Qiaoqiao didn't?"

Upon hearing this, Qiao Wan cast a questioning look at Ying Xia.

Yingxia immediately replied, "Miss, the Third Miss has been busy completing the assignments given by the Prime Minister these past few days, so she probably won't have time to attend the banquet."

Ah Ning nodded somewhat dejectedly, "Alright then."

She was about to step onto the carriage when she couldn't help but say, "Mother, after we return from the palace, please teach Aning to write!"

Qiao Wan was taken aback. "Why does Aning suddenly want to learn to write?"

She didn't want to put too much pressure on her child and wanted Aning to have a carefree childhood. She originally planned to send her to a private school when she was older...

Ah Ning puffed out her cheeks and said in a clear voice, "What if Qiao Qiao says something that Ah Ning can't understand, and Qiao Qiao doesn't want to play with Ah Ning anymore? Ah Ning also has to do her homework!"

What kind of logic is this?

Qiao Wan chuckled, pinched her round cheeks, and teased:

"Okay, so that Aning can continue to play with Qiaoqiao, after we come back, Mother will start teaching Aning to read and write, and will assign Aning homework."

Ah Ning smiled contentedly, obediently sat down in the carriage, and ate pastries while occasionally lifting the curtain to look outside.

I remember when I first came to the capital, there was thick snow everywhere, on the ground and on the eaves, and everyone looked worried.

When he was first brought into the palace with the Imperial Advisor, there was a large crowd gathered at the palace gate, clamoring and demanding an explanation from the Imperial Advisor.

But things are different now. The snow disaster has subsided, crops can be planted again, and everyone's faces are beaming with smiles.

Aning felt genuinely happy and satisfied.

My master said that helping others is accumulating merit for yourself, which is very helpful for your magic.

The palace was vast, and the walls were high. Aning, led by her mother, followed the eunuchs as they walked, feeling increasingly bored as they went.

This road is different from the one the Imperial Advisor led us on last time.

That road offered views of gardens, ponds, and artificial hills, but this road was only lined with towering palace walls, as if to imprison her here forever.

I don't know how long I walked, but it seemed I had entered a large garden, and I could faintly hear voices coming from inside.

Upon entering, one discovers a spacious open area with rows of tables and chairs on both sides, surrounded by a vibrant array of colorful flowers.

Aning was led to a seat by her mother and didn't run around; she was extremely well-behaved.

A short while later, a woman dressed in beautiful brocade approached and began to speak with sarcasm.

"Oh, Your Majesty, I thought I had mistaken you for someone else when I saw you from afar."

"Isn't the Prime Minister's wife usually aloof and dislikes attending these kinds of banquets? She doesn't even respect Her Majesty the Empress. Her sudden appearance today has given me quite a surprise."

Beside her, the Empress, adorned with a hairpin and exquisite makeup, had a slight change in expression and slowly looked at Qiao Wan.

Qiao Wan and A Ning rose and bowed, then calmly said:

"Your Majesty, I have been bedridden for many years and was afraid of offending you, so I have repeatedly asked for leave. Now that I am feeling better, I naturally want to come in person to apologize to Your Majesty."

As she spoke, she glanced indifferently to the side.

"But you, upon your arrival, immediately uttered such ambiguous words in front of the Empress. Are you trying to sow discord between the Prime Minister's residence and the royal family?"