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

Sowing discord between officials and the royal family, especially for a high-ranking official like the prime minister, who is second only to the emperor, is a serious crime.

The woman's expression changed repeatedly, and she couldn't respond for a moment.

It was the Empress herself who smoothed things over.

"Alright, it's a joyous occasion that the Prime Minister's wife is recovering. I'll have someone select some top-quality ginseng and lingzhi from the Imperial Household Department and send them to the Prime Minister's residence so that she can properly nourish her body."

Qiao Wan bowed and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty."

Aning stood to the side, blinking her clear, big eyes as she looked left and right, sensing that the atmosphere among the adults was a little strange.

After they left, Aning sat down with her mother and whispered:

"Mother doesn't seem to like that auntie from earlier. Did she bully Mother like that other auntie before?"

Qiao Wan was taken aback for a moment, then couldn't help but chuckle: "Your mother isn't that weak, that she gets bullied all the time."

As she spoke, she pushed the fruit plate towards Aning, "Have something to eat to fill your stomach, it'll probably be a while before the main dishes are served."

Ah Ning nodded obediently.

The entire flower-viewing banquet went very smoothly. Everyone ate and drank, chatted with the Empress about everyday matters, recited poems, admired the flowers, and drank tea, which was quite pleasant.

As the banquet drew to a close, Qiao Wan noticed that Su Xiaoyin from the next table had furtively left her seat.

She frowned slightly, a bad premonition rising in her heart.

Sure enough, as soon as the banquet ended, she was stopped by a eunuch on her way out of the palace with A Ning.

"Madam, His Majesty has decreed that you and your daughter be summoned to an audience."

His Majesty never summons my wife, but now he not only wants to see her, but also Ah Ning?

Qiao Wan almost instinctively shielded A Ning behind her, frowning as she asked:

"Sir, what has happened?"

The eunuch bowed slightly, said nothing, and simply gestured for the eunuch to enter.

Helpless, Qiao Wan tightened her grip on A Ning's hand and followed the eunuch to see the Emperor.

After a short while, they stopped in front of a palace.

The eunuch went in to report, and Qiao Wan squatted down to speak with A Ning, earnestly instructing her:

"Ah Ning, don't talk too much when you go inside. Your mother will take care of everything, so don't be afraid."

Aning shook her head: "Don't worry, Mother, Aning isn't scared at all!"

Seeing this, Qiao Wan felt somewhat relieved, but she still felt a little uneasy.

She always felt that the Emperor's sudden summons was related to Su Xiaoyin.

Sure enough, as soon as she stepped into the palace, she heard Su Xiaoyin's voice!

Qiao Wan gave her a cold glance and led A Ning to bow to the person in the dragon robe on the main seat.

The Emperor had just told the two of them to get up when Su Xiaoyin boldly stepped forward and pulled out A Ning. She pointed at A Ning with her red nail polish and spoke rapidly.

"Your Majesty! She is that demon!"

"She was born with her entire body turning blue-purple and black mist coming from her mouth. Not long after, heavy snow fell in Daliang, followed by four years of continuous snow disasters!"

"Now, four years have passed, and as soon as she returned to the manor, chaos ensued with several people dying one after another! And recently, her courtyard was even haunted!"

As she spoke, she covered her face and began to weep, "Your Majesty, I am not saying this for myself, but for the Prime Minister!"

"The Prime Minister is extremely busy, diligently assisting His Majesty. If anything were to happen to him because of this little devil, then..."

The Emperor's expression turned grim, and he asked in a deep voice, "Are you sure she is a demon?"

Seeing the Emperor's gloomy expression, Su Xiaoyin lowered her eyes to conceal the schadenfreude in them and said:

"It's absolutely true! Your Majesty, please grant this request and prevent this little monster from harming the Prime Minister's residence and the Prime Minister..."

After she finished speaking, she couldn't help but turn her head slightly to see Qiao Wan's reaction.

Seeing Qiao Wan frowning and looking nervous, she felt a surge of pleasure.

But when her gaze fell on Huo Zhining, she froze!

What happened?

This little thing isn't scared at all? How can it even laugh?

Ah Ning didn't understand why her bad aunt would come here to talk bad about her. She gave her a strange look, and then ran towards the dragon throne.

Qiao Wan's breath caught in her throat, and she couldn't help but whisper, "A-Ning!"

She tried to pull Aning back, but Su Xiaoyin held her hand tightly!

A wicked glint flashed in Su Xiaoyin's eyes.

Offending the emperor is a matter that could cost you your head.

She strongly suspected that the little thing was the one that had frightened her outside the window that day!

Ever since Huo Zhining returned to the manor, she has been unhappy in every way!

After the Painted Skin Ghost incident, the Prime Minister never came to her courtyard again. All of this was because of Huo Zhining!

For the sake of the prime minister's safety, His Majesty will surely take charge!

She stared intently at the figure, anticipating seeing her blood splatter on the spot.

But the next moment, something completely unexpected happened—

Ah Ning, with her short legs, ran forward with a smile and threw herself into the Emperor's arms!

"Thank you, Father!"

A crisp "Thank you, Father!" sent chills down everyone's spine!

Su Xiaoyin stared at her in disbelief!

How could that be?

It's one thing for the richest man in Daliang to be her godfather, but could it be that the current emperor is also her godfather?!

On the dragon throne, Xie Yunze smiled and ruffled A Ning's hair.

"Little Aning, it's been so long! Have you missed your father?"

Qiao Wan pulled her hand away from Su Xiaoyin's and looked at A Ning with a complicated expression. She couldn't distinguish between relief and something else; gradually, the pride that arose because of the child began to overwhelm her senses...

Su Xiaoyin clenched her fists, her face full of resentment!

Why is it that Huo Zhining, a jinx, can be liked by so many people? Why can she have one powerful figure after another become her godfather? Even the current emperor...

She originally wanted the Emperor to get rid of Huo Zhining and bring everything back to normal in the Prime Minister's mansion, but why!

She was so unwilling to accept it!

"What are you doing here, Father Xie?"

Ah Ning blinked her big eyes, then suddenly remembered something and exclaimed, "Huh? Mother just said we've come to see the Emperor."

"Could it be that Father Xie is the Emperor himself?"

Xie Yunze raised an eyebrow. "How about it? Surprised? Unexpected?"

Hearing this, Aning was completely relieved.

Just now outside the palace, Mother was very worried, as if His Majesty was a terrifying person.

But now, Mommy doesn't have to worry anymore! Thank you, Daddy, for not hurting them!

A Ning helped Xie Yunze up, walked a few steps to Qiao Wan, and said crisply:

"Mother!"

"This is from Father Xie. Have you treated Aning well?"

"Thank you, Father. This is Aning's mother!"

As she spoke, she pulled Xie Yunze down closer and whispered in his ear:

"Ah Ning didn't lie to you, did she? Mother didn't abandon Ah Ning! Ah Ning, Mother is so gentle and beautiful!"

Qiao Wan chuckled twice, unsure how to react.

Xie Yunze, on the other hand, seemed much more easygoing.

He waved his hand, "No need to worry about those rules, just do whatever makes you comfortable."

"I never imagined that A-Ning was the daughter of the Prime Minister..."

After speaking, he seemed to only then notice Su Xiaoyin, his brows furrowed, revealing his regal bearing:

"How dare you slander my goddaughter?"