When she said this, everyone present showed a look of surprise.

Especially Zhao Qi.

He had been worried about how to confess this to his mother, fearing that it would be too much of a blow and his mother wouldn't be able to bear it. However, he didn't expect that she had already known about this.

But, when did it start?

Gu Qing, who witnessed everything from the eaves, quickly figured it out.

"No wonder Zhao Qi's mother wanted to promote Huo as her concubine. Perhaps she had already noticed something at that time."

Or maybe even earlier!

However, after she found out, she didn't cry or make a fuss. Instead, she pretended not to know.

Gu Qing couldn't help but admire the fact that he could keep this thought deep in his heart without being noticed by the person beside him.

While speaking, Gu Qing's eyes unconsciously glanced at Chen Zhizhou.

Feeling her burning gaze, Chen Zhizhou just silently held her hand, and his rough fingertips stroked her delicate skin, making a rustling sound.

In the silent night, this voice seemed to be filled with magic, stirring Gu Qing's heart again and again.

"Don't worry, my lady. In this life, I only wish to have you as my only love!"

He lowered his voice and didn't even tilt his head, but people could feel the seriousness and sincerity in his words.

“Who’s worried!”

Gu Qing glared at him, muttered softly, and continued to concentrate on watching the situation in the house.

At this time, Mrs. Huo no longer concealed it and admitted it openly. Her voice was filled with strong resentment and her eyes were like poisoned daggers, shooting straight at the wife of Duke Zhao.

"Zhao Lang and I clearly have a mutual affection for each other, but you interfered and took my place. Not only that, but you even tried to show off to me."

"You think I don't know what you're thinking? You're saying that I'll be your concubine and that you'll make me your concubine once we have a child. You're clearly just trying to humiliate me!"

Thinking of what Zhao Lang said to her that day, her heart still ached until now.

Cui used a sneer to cover up the pain in her heart.

"It's you. Zhao Lang told me that he had changed his heart. He fell in love with you and redeemed me only because of our past relationship. He didn't want to see me ruined for the rest of my life because of my father's involvement. But he no longer loved me, so he couldn't agree to let me be his concubine. He also said that he would find a good family for me in the future and marry me off in a grand ceremony!"

When she heard these words, she was completely despaired.

"Listen to me, my life has been ridiculous!"

"Because of your appearance, all those vows and sweet words we made before have been easily forgotten. Not only that, I want to watch you two being affectionate and happy as a family every day!"

"Why?"

"Tell me, how can I swallow this?"

At the end of his speech, Huo's voice gradually collapsed, and he roared out all his emotions.

Upon hearing this, Duke Zhao frowned, with a hint of guilt in his eyes, but more of it was anger.

"Mother Huo, I am indeed sorry for you, but my wife and children are innocent. If you want revenge, if you want to beat or kill, just come after me. Why did you attack my wife and children?"

"Because I hate her! She took you away from me. If she hadn't appeared, how could you have changed your mind?"

Until this moment, Huo's eyes still contained infinite attachment and admiration for Duke Zhao.

However, this look is no longer as pure and clear as when he was young, but is mixed with many complex and indescribable emotions.

"I'm not clear about what you're talking about."

After listening to their conversation, Lady Zhao was slightly shocked.

She originally thought that her husband had saved Huo because of their past relationship and that he had arranged her in the study so that they could communicate more easily. However, she hadn't expected...

While being touched by her husband's affection for her, she also felt very sympathetic towards Huo's situation.

But she couldn't forgive!

If it were anything else, it would be fine, but Mrs. Huo hurt Qi'er, which is something no mother can forgive.

"Hand her over to the Dali Temple!"

In life, who owes whom?

The wife of Duke Zhao looked exhausted. She held her forehead and sighed deeply.

I don't want to dwell on this anymore.

Duke Zhao expressed his concern and reached out his hand to support her, but she dodged him without a trace.

When Zhao Qi heard these old stories, he felt mixed emotions.

He stood there in a daze for a moment, not knowing how to react. He glanced at Mrs. Huo and saw how crazy she was. He couldn't tell whether he felt pain or hatred.

In the end, Mrs. Huo was transferred to the Dali Temple and received the punishment she deserved.

Under Mr. Huang's superb medical treatment, Zhao Qi and his mother's health is improving day by day. Although Zhao Qi still cannot learn martial arts, it does not affect his normal exercise, as long as it is not too intense.

Although Duke Zhao and his wife seemed to be estranged after this incident, they actually became closer.

Duke Zhao, in particular, felt deeply sorry for his wife and son, and wanted to make amends. He gradually wanted to hand over the important task of the Duke's Mansion to his son.

After Zhao Qi is fully able to take over, he plans to take his wife out for a trip to enjoy the beautiful scenery.

…

Three days later.

Zhao Qi was standing outside the Huang Mansion with a long line of people behind him.

As boxes of thank-you gifts were carried in, Gu Qing and Mr. Huang were already stunned.

Compared to them, Chen Zhizhou seemed much calmer.

"My mother and I were lucky enough to survive this time, thanks to Mr. Huang and his wife!"

"These are just a small token of my appreciation, not enough to repay your kindness. I just hope you won't despise me and will accept them."

As he finished speaking, the servants opened the box in an orderly manner, revealing gold, silver, jewelry, silks, and precious medicinal herbs.

It's dazzling to watch.

I have to say, the financial resources of this Duke's Mansion are too strong!

Gu Qing pursed her lips and couldn't help sighing in her heart.

Old Huang's eyes were fixed on those rare medicinal herbs, unable to move away.

However, although the two liked it, they still politely declined.

"I don't expect anything in return for my kindness. Besides, I've already accepted an old ginseng from your family before, so how can I accept these things? If I accept them, what kind of person would I be?"

As Mr. Huang spoke, he felt his heart bleeding.

Gu Qing also nodded in agreement. Compared to these jewels, what she cared about was the friendship with the Duke's Mansion.

Thanks to the wife of Duke Zhao over the past two days, the Chen family and her reputation in the Kyoto circle have improved a lot. Yesterday alone, there were four or five ladies who invited her to their banquets.

If this had happened before, those people would probably feel extremely unlucky even when they mentioned her.

Although it has not yet reached her final expectations, she is already very satisfied.

After all, you can't become fat in one bite, you have to proceed step by step.