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"Take care of yourself in the future. I'm leaving …" He knew that he was no longer needed by her side, and other than wishing her happiness, he was afraid that there was nothing he could do.

"Be careful when travelling." Qiao Qiao's eyes were still dazed as she looked at him with a worried expression. "If you find He Huan You, send someone to secretly report to me."

"Right." He replied indifferently, then covered his face with his hand. His gaze lingered on Qiao Qiao for a long time before leaping into the clouds.

Qiao Qiao's gaze was still following closely. When that black shadow disappeared, she then picked up the small booklet that was thrown aside and clenched it tightly in her hand.

She had always understood devilish thoughts. It was just that she couldn't give him any results, so she could only choose to ignore them.

Qiao once again let out a deep sigh and placed the booklet under the jade pillow. He leaned over to rest and gently closed his eyes.

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After an unknown amount of time, Qiao Qiao was still startled by the clamor. She slowly raised her body and looked towards the door.

"Qingwu, what happened?" She frowned, slightly annoyed.

"Empress, it's a palace maid clamoring to see the Empress." Qingwu was even more displeased. She had never seen such a bold and audacious palace maid before.

"Let her in." Joe still waved his hand, straightened up, and leaned against the bed.

As soon as she stepped into the palace, she kneeled down on the ground and began to say, "Putong ~ ~"

"Esteemed wangfei, this servant was once esteemed imperial concubine's personal servant, but this servant did not do anything to let esteemed wangfei down. I hope esteemed wangfei can get this servant back from the clothes department, I really can't stay in the clothes department anymore …"

Xiao Ruo cried until tears fell and her face was aggrieved, but there was an indescribable feeling of pity on her face.

Qiao Qiao sneered. She wanted to see what kind of medicine this Luo Qingqing was trying to pull off!

"Empress, this servant's life in the Huajia Department is really not good. Everyone said that this servant harmed the prince in the Empress' womb and the worry-forgetting country. This servant has sinned for thousands of years, but Empress, this servant really doesn't know anything and has never done anything. Empress …"

When Xiruo saw that Qiao still did not respond to her words, she immediately kowtowed and kowtowed. One miserable cry after another pierced deep into Qiao Qiao's heart.

"Empress, this servant is willing to follow Empress and work as a horse in the Palace to repay Empress's kindness."

Xiruo was afraid that she still wasn't moved enough. As she kowtowed, she would occasionally raise her beautiful face that was like a flower. Her face was full of tears and she looked at Qiao Qiao with a pitiful expression.

Qiao Qiao pursed his lips into a smile. It seemed like this Luo Qingqing had lost her patience and had volunteered to come to the Regal Palace to work for them. It was likely that Zihui had instigated her, and since she was usually the most considerate of the palace maids, they took this opportunity to try and gain the opportunity to stay by her side.

However, this was also good. If anything happened in the future, she would be the one to fall into his trap!

"At the feet of the Son of Heaven, the Racing Robes Bureau is actually so bullying!"

Qiao Qiao pretended to be angry as he spoke. He looked down and saw that Xiruo's eyes were filled with pride. She smiled faintly and raised her hand, indicating that she could get up. Her eyes showed sympathy.

"Empress Dowager Xie, Empress …" As Xiruo repeatedly kowtowed, she stood up with a tear-filled face and said gratefully to Qiao Qiao, "This humble servant will be the Empress's servant for the rest of my life. Even as a slave, I will spare no effort in taking care of the Empress."

Qiao Qiao smiled. She really hoped that Luo Qingqing would remember what she had said today.

"In the future, you will be a rank 2 palace maid in my Qian Qing Palace. I want to see who else can bully you." She sneered. Her words were all for the sake of Xiruo, but the hidden meaning was unspeakable.

"This servant thanks the Empress."

As she slowly stood up, the complacency that flowed out of her eyes was still reflected in Qiao Qiao's eyes. She couldn't help but sneer. This Luo Qingqing really did have a goal in mind.

"Alright, you can leave now."

Qiao Qiao still waved his hand with a face full of weariness. However, at the moment that Xiluo left, his eyes glanced at something. A bright light flashed within his eyes, and his thin lips slowly opened.

"Wait a minute!"

Her eyes were completely bloodshot as she called out to Xiruo's back in a daze.

"Does the Empress have any other orders?" Xiruo turned around with a fawning face and asked Qiao Qiao obediently.

"Come here …" Qiao Qiao's eyes were still filled with hesitation as he beckoned to Xiruo.

Xiruo's face was also filled with suspicion. She suddenly and mysteriously moved her feet towards Qiao Qiao.

Qiao Qiao's eyes were still wide open as he gazed at the side of Xiruo's left ear. Sure enough, a distinct red mole was placed behind her ear. Her pupils abruptly shrank as she clenched her hand tightly within the blanket.

It turned out that the person who secretly framed Die'er was her!

"Empress, what's wrong with Empress?" When she saw that Qiao Qiao's eyes were still lifeless, she couldn't help but raise her eyebrows and wave as she spoke to her face.

"No …" "I'm fine!" Qiao Qiao still turned his face away and tried his best to restrain his anger. He then waved his hand, signalling Xiluo to retreat.

Xiruo was in a daze. She bowed and left the hall.

Qiao Qiao still lowered his eyes, a sparkling teardrop gushing out from his eye sockets. He thought to himself: Die'er, I've finally found the real culprit. I can finally avenge you!

Even if he cut Xiruo into a thousand pieces and whipped her corpse several hundred times, it would still be difficult to dispel the hatred in Qiao Qiao's heart at this moment.

"Empress." Qingwu turned her head to look in the direction that Xiluo had left while walking towards the inner hall. "That palace maid is …?"

"She is Luo Qingqing." Joe answered without thinking.

"What?!" Qingwu's face was flustered as she hurriedly turned her head, her mouth wide open in shock as she said, "Didn't Luo Qingqing become a military courtesan after the incident with the Luo Family's conspiracy?"

Qiao Qiao's eyes remained cold as he laughed. "I'm afraid he has been saved."

"Then why don't you … Empress …" Qingwu covered her mouth, puzzled.

"Originally, I wanted to patiently wait and see what she wanted to do by my side. I'm afraid now, I no longer have the patience …" Qiao once again sneered, the corners of his mouth full of amusement.

Qingwu thoughtfully nodded her head as if she suddenly thought of something. Her intelligent eyes slightly flashed as she spoke to Qiao Qiao:

"Empress, I saw with my own eyes that day that she was the one who repeatedly appeared within the Heartbreak Palace in an attempt to tempt the Emperor. However, in the end, she was chased out of the palace in a fit of rage by the Emperor."

Qiao Qiao's eyes were still glued together. She had thought that Luo Qingqing's revenge would be filled with hatred and that she would no longer be moved by Yan Mo Chen. However, it seemed that her feelings for Yan Mo Chen had not diminished because of her hatred towards her.

Heh! She let out a cold laugh. Since she still cared about Yan Mo Chen, then she would destroy what she treasured the most in front of Yan Mo Chen.

It was just like how she could be ruthless and deal such a ruthless blow to the unarmed Die'er!

She, Qiao Qiao, was still not a benevolent person. To be able to act in such a virtuous and benevolent manner, she had to protect the weak. She was petty and vindictive!

If someone dared to provoke her, she would definitely make that person pay a hundred times the price.

"Qingwu, come here."

Qiao Qiao still waved her hand and whispered into Qingwu's ear.

Qingwu nodded her head as her mind recorded all the orders that Qiao Qiao was giving.

"Empress, rest assured. This servant will definitely handle this matter well."

When Qiao Qiao's voice fell, Qingwu nodded and answered with a cautious expression.

"Find Xiu Luan and ask her to help you. The sooner we can arrange this, the better. I can't wait any longer." Qiao once again sneered. She really couldn't wait to personally avenge Die'er.

"Yes." Qingwu retreated in response.

In the middle of the hall, Qiao Qiao was once again the only person left. Although he hadn't slept the night before, he could still be considered to have slept. If he used this good time to sleep, it was likely that the group of youngsters behind him would be satisfied.

As for Yu Zihui's group, she would take turns to destroy them.

He lifted his foot and walked out, but Qiao Qiao's footsteps were still slow and steady as they headed in the direction of the Heart Nurturing Palace.

Yan Mo Chen frowned. He was afraid that something that he did not like had just happened here. His originally stern face, along with his tightened eyebrows, gave off a cold aura from the inside like a deep winter pond.

"Ran Er?"

Yan Mo Chen slightly raised his brows. The moment he saw Qiao Qiao still standing, his icy face was like a flower that bloomed in spring, brimming with enthusiasm.

"Why are you here?" He walked down from the main hall and grabbed onto Joe, lovingly holding him in his hands.

"I'm fine. I'll be here soon." Qiao Qiao still lowered her eyes. Although she did indeed have something important to tell him, she wasn't lying about that.

Sure enough, after Yan Mo Chen heard this, he grinned like a child who had just received a medal. He said proudly, "You missed me?"

Qiao Qiao still helplessly glanced at Yan Mo Chen. Suddenly, he smiled and raised his eyebrows as he asked, "Is there anything tomorrow?"

"You're looking for me, so naturally, I'm fine." Yan Mo Chen replied with a bright smile.

"See you at noon tomorrow then."

"Cold Palace?"

Yan Mo Chen's face was filled with suspicion as he asked, but the only thing that responded to him was a pretty back that was happily leaving.

He stared at the figure and suddenly broke into a laugh. He was afraid that Ran-Er must be preparing some sort of surprise for him!