Chapter 803

She was a princess.

From the first rank.

Although the rank of concubine was high, it was only the second rank.

The two are not far apart in rank, but to be honest, even half a rank is a difference.

Consort Qu's expression changed slightly in an instant.

Huo Zhao, on the other hand, was much more relaxed.

Consort Qu has indeed changed, but not by much.

She can rest assured now.

Today won't be too hard.

Ignoring Consort Qu's unpleasant expression, Huo Zhao said, "The eunuch said that Consort Qu has something to say to me. Now that I'm here, Consort Qu can speak."

"Miss Huo is indeed very eloquent."

Consort Qu didn't speak, but an unfamiliar voice rang out instead.

Huo Zhao turned his head and saw a strange woman walking towards him.

The woman was dressed in a simple palace gown, but the long train trailing behind her added to her imposing presence.

The woman was not old, and looked about the same age as Zhong Jie and Mrs. Chen. She had a quiet and gentle demeanor.

Huo Zhao curtsied: "Your Highness, Consort Jing."

Consort Jing raised an eyebrow, somewhat surprised: "You actually know me?"

"Consort Jing has an extraordinary temperament and is not difficult to recognize."

Consort Jing smiled: "Miss Huo doesn't sound like a member of the Huo family when she speaks."

None of the Huo family members speak in a tactful or pleasant way.

Huo Zhao smiled but remained silent.

“Miss Huo must be tired from the journey. Ling’er, you’ve never been good at taking care of people. Why won’t you let Miss Huo sit down?”

Consort Qu pursed her lips: "It was my oversight."

The three then took their seats one after another.

As soon as she sat down, Consort Jing began to scrutinize Huo Zhao.

Consort Jing had been in the palace for so long that she thought she had forgotten what her old friend looked like. But the moment she saw Huo Zhao, she suddenly remembered everything. It was as if her old friend, whom she hadn't seen for so long, had reappeared before her eyes.

The features of my old friend seemed to become clearly visible.

As she pondered, Consort Jing's breathing became somewhat unsteady.

Huo Zhao naturally noticed Consort Jing's unusual behavior.

Although Huo Zhao was half a rank higher than Consort Jing in terms of official rank, Huo Zhao was not foolish enough to use his rank to suppress others.

Therefore, she maintained the proper attitude towards an elder, sitting quietly and letting her look her over.

After a long while, Consort Jing finally looked away from her: "Miss Huo, are your parents doing well?"

"All is well."

Huo Zhao responded with a calm expression.

Consort Jing asked a few more questions about the Prince's residence, and then surprisingly told her to leave.

Even after leaving the palace gates, Huo Zhao still couldn't understand why Consort Jing had suddenly pulled this stunt.

As they boarded the carriage to go home, Jixiang noticed Huo Zhao's worried expression and her heart skipped a beat: "Young Madam, could it be that someone has made things difficult for you?"

Huo Zhao shook his head: "Qu Ling is smarter than before she entered the palace, but... the one who summoned me to the palace today was not Qu Ling."

"Not her?"

But the eunuch who delivered the imperial decree made it very clear that Consort Qu had something to say to her, which was why she was allowed to enter the palace.

Huo Zhao nodded slightly.

After a moment of silence, Huo Zhao suddenly said, "Let's go to the Prince's Mansion."

Le'an responded and loudly told the driver to change course.