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

Ah Ning paused for a moment, then spoke with an innocent expression:

"But Father Ye isn't just anyone, he's Aning's father..."

Huo Ting's temples throbbed twice, and a nameless anger surged in his chest. He said, word by word:

"Your own father is right in front of you, yet you keep calling everyone else 'father,' what kind of behavior is that?!"

Ah Ning blinked her big eyes: "But Ah Ning knew Father Ye and Father Gu before you did."

"Even according to the order of arrival, you are still behind Father Ye and Father Gu."

Besides, Aning has never called you "father"!

Ah Ning kept that last sentence to herself.

The first two sentences were already infuriating enough. Huo Ting clenched his fists, seemingly helpless, and let out a long sigh to suppress his anger. He said coldly:

"Forget it, why bother arguing with a child like you?"

"Have you had enough fun? It's time to go home and rest."

Qiao Wan glanced at the sparse crowd on the street, squatted down, and pinched Aning's cheek. "It's too late. Come back with Mommy and rest. Get a good night's sleep, okay?"

Actually, Aning hadn't had enough fun yet, but she remembered her promise to her mother before leaving home: to listen to her mother.

So she obediently nodded, "Okay, I'll do whatever you say, Mommy!"

Seeing her smiling at Qiao Wan, and also at the people surnamed Ye and Ji, Huo Ting felt even more uncomfortable. He took Qiao Qiao's hand and walked back.

Qiaoqiao clutched the rabbit lantern tightly, turned around and shouted to Aning, "Aning! Don't forget our promise! Put the rabbit lantern by your bedside! You'll see it as soon as you wake up tomorrow!"

Ah Ning waved to her: "Ah Ning won't forget."

After saying that, she looked up at her two fathers and smiled, "Father Ye, Father Gu, it's time for Aning to go home. You had a lot of fun today!"

Ji Yan smiled and subconsciously raised his hand to pat her head, but A Ning nimbly dodged it.

Aning pouted, "You promised you wouldn't touch Aning anymore? Daddy Gu, I don't know how long it took Aning's hair to turn black again!"

"If I go out with a full head of white hair, people will laugh at me!"

Ye Linqian laughed so hard he almost fell over, and generously pinched A Ning's fair and tender cheek. Chong Ji Yan raised her chin as if showing off.

Those smiling eyes seemed to say, "Look, I can touch them, but you can't. Be envious!"

Ji Yan: "..."

He will definitely, absolutely, refine a magic pill to cure the poison in his body!

One day, he won't be disliked by A-Ning anymore!

"Alright." Qiao Wan took Aning's little hand. "We have to go back now, Aning. Say goodbye to your two fathers."

Ye Linqian immediately unfolded his folding fan and waved it, "No rush, no rush. Since there's nothing else, I'll escort you back to your residence."

Ji Yan: "I'm fine too. Let's go together, it'll be safe."

The group chatted idly all the way to the entrance of the Prime Minister's residence.

After waving goodbye, Ah Ning was about to step into the Prime Minister's residence when she suddenly remembered something and turned back to ask.

"Father Ye! Father Gu!"

"When are you leaving?"

Upon hearing this, Ye Linqian raised an eyebrow and looked at Ji Yan meaningfully, "You told A-Ning?"

Ji Yan shook his head slightly: "I only mentioned that we would be leaving for a while."

Ye Linqian nodded, closed his folding fan, and squatted down to be at eye level with A Ning.

"Father is going to do something important, and his return date is uncertain, but he can promise to write home one letter every month, is that alright?"

Ah Ning blinked. "But Ah Ning can't read. Can Mother read it to Ah Ning?"

Ye Linqian chuckled: "Of course you can."

"So, little Aning, do you miss your father?"

Ah Ning nodded emphatically, kissed her little hand again, pressed it against his cheek, and smiled sweetly: "Ah Ning will miss Daddy!"

Ye Linqian was extremely satisfied. Feeling Ji Yan's resentful gaze behind him, he stood up even more happily, stretched his limbs, and exuded smugness from head to toe.

Ji Yan: "..."

Elixir!

He will definitely practice harder to master it!

Why can't he have what Ye Linqian has?

"Grandpa Gu, Aning will miss you too. Please be careful!"

Upon hearing this, Ji Yan immediately revealed a gentle smile, and the resentment on his face vanished instantly.

"I'll come see you after I've finished my business."

"Take good care of yourself. If anything happens, send someone to inform your father, understand?"

Ah Ning nodded emphatically: "Ah Ning guarantees it!"

After seeing her two fathers off, Aning returned to Biyou Courtyard with her mother.

As soon as I entered the courtyard, Yingxia came to greet me.

"Master, just after you left the manor earlier, the Prince's residence sent someone with a message."

Qiao Wan's voice was indifferent and listless: "What did you say?"

Yingxia: "The messenger said that the Prince's birthday banquet is in three days, and he invites you to attend."

A birthday banquet?

Qiao Wan was somewhat dazed.

She hasn't held a birthday banquet for her father for four whole years.

At first, when Yao Yao told her that the man in black had a butterfly-shaped scar on his wrist, just like the one on her father's wrist, she assumed that her father was the mysterious man.

However, during Aning's coma, Yingxia told her about Aning's guess.

Since Aning said that her father couldn't possibly be the mysterious person who harmed her behind the scenes, then he must be right.

But how do you explain the butterfly scar on that person's wrist that is exactly the same as his father's?

Qiao Wan couldn't figure it out, so she simply stopped thinking about it.

We'll find out what really happened in three days when we go and see for ourselves!

Three days later, at the entrance of the Yong'an Prince's Mansion.

Guests arrived in an endless stream, creating a lively atmosphere.

Qiao Wan got off the carriage, took A Ning's hand tightly, and let out a long sigh of relief.

Sensing that her mother was acting strangely, A-Ning squeezed her hand and gave her a sweet smile, "Mommy, don't be afraid, A-Ning will protect you!"

The inexplicable anxiety in her heart subsided a little, and Qiao Wan chuckled, "Alright, Mother, don't be afraid, let's go inside."

Huo Ting frowned, stepped forward, took Qiao Wan's free hand, and said calmly, "I'll go in with you."

"Prince Yong'an is your father, after all. He wouldn't harm you, so what are you afraid of?"

Qiao Wan was not used to his touch, and tried to pull her hand away, but he held it even tighter.

Huo Ting: "With so many eyes watching, do you want everyone to think that you and I are not getting along?"

Qiao Wan glanced at him indifferently, finding it absurd. "The whole capital knows that the current prime minister favors his concubine over his wife. Why does he need to pretend in front of outsiders?"

Huo Ting was speechless, unable to refute, but he refused to let go of her hand and said in a deep voice, "Go inside. If anything happens, I'll be there in front, and you won't get hurt."

He insisted repeatedly, his grip unusually strong, and Qiao Wan couldn't break free. Not wanting to cause a scene in public, she had no choice but to let him lead her forward, constantly telling herself:

It's alright, just bear with it a little longer. In a few more days, the one-month period will be over. As long as you pass through the three wonders, you can get a divorce without Huo Ting's consent. At that time, she will take her daughter and leave him far away!