Chapter 867

Madam Zheng sighed heavily: "Zhaozhao, you have to believe in Zirong. Zirong is truly sincere towards you. This time he was just careless and fell into a trap, but he really didn't do anything."

Huo Zhao nodded but said nothing, and then got up to take his leave.

Shen Rang also left.

Watching the two figures leave together, Madam Zheng couldn't help but sigh again.

What kind of situation is this?

The Marquis's residence had finally calmed down, but unexpectedly, a trip to the polo match caused such a commotion.

Turning her head, she saw that Shen Jun was actually sitting down and drinking tea. Zheng Shi was even more furious: "The Marquis's mansion is in such a state now, how can you not care at all?"

Shen Jun genuinely didn't understand: "Isn't this great? Once Zi Rong has many children, we won't have to worry about anything."

Madam Zheng sneered: "You have many concubines in your backyard, but I haven't seen you seduce many of them."

Shen Jun's backyard used to be so lively that it could hold several tables of card games. But in the end, he only had one son, Shen Rang.

Shen Jun almost spat out his tea and didn't say anything.

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Meanwhile, on their way back to the South Courtyard, Shen Rang and Huo Zhao saw Qi Jing sitting under the eaves.

Upon seeing them, Qi Jing instinctively stood up, her lips moving slightly: "...Young Master, Young Madam."

Huo Zhao curled his lips: "You're quick to change your mind."

Before leaving home, he was still acting like a cousin and his wife, but after returning from the polo field, he had already switched into his usual role.

Sensing the mockery in Huo Zhao's tone, Qi Jing couldn't help but lower her head: "I didn't..."

"Pack your things and let's go to the South Campus."

After leaving those words, Huo Zhao did not linger and left directly.

Watching her retreating figure, Qi Jing clenched the handkerchief in her hand and finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Fortunately, she finally has a place to stay.

As for Ding Yu...

Shen Rang's mind is currently only on Huo Zhao, and she won't care much about herself, so there's still a possibility for her and Ding Yu to get together.

Qi Jing walked briskly back to her courtyard and began to pack her things.

Meanwhile, Huo Zhao was arranging a courtyard for Qi Jing.

“Besides the main courtyard, our South Courtyard has five other courtyards, but none of them are inhabited. They need to be renovated, and valuables and other personal items need to be replaced.”

Hearing Jixiang's words, Huo Zhao nodded slightly: "Then let's arrange a courtyard for her that is close to the main courtyard."

As soon as she finished speaking, Shen Rang grasped her hand: "Zhaozhao?"

He, who was usually calm and composed, now looked visibly shocked as he listened to Huo Zhao's arrangements.

Did Huo Zhao find him annoying and want to push him into someone else's arms?

That must be it, otherwise why would Huo Zhao arrange such a courtyard for Qi Jing?

Shen Rang was shocked and couldn't help but feel sad.

Seeing his reaction, Huo Zhao said helplessly, "What are you thinking? After all, she is a concubine sent in by the Empress. If we throw her into a corner, wouldn't that be asking people to cause trouble?"

"That's still not allowed—"

Before he could finish speaking, Huo Zhao interrupted him: "Besides, I arranged for her to be so close to you because I trust you."

"Believe me?"

Huo Zhao nodded: "I believe you, you won't have any designs on her, right?"

Meeting Huo Zhao's gaze, Shen Rang's heart softened completely.

Unexpectedly, Huo Zhao trusted him...

So Shen Rang nodded: "Of course."