Chapter 869

Huo Zhao didn't even open his eyes: "Although I'm not as bad as the previous one, I can't tolerate her using such methods to enter the manor."

"Every man for himself" goes the saying. If Huo Zhao can still tolerate this, then she should be living in a Taoist temple.

Since Qi Jing is not innocent, she won't hold back much when she takes action.

Upon hearing this, Shen Rang hummed in agreement: "Since she is now a concubine in the household, it is time to establish some rules for her. Don't worry, I am on your side."

"Um."

I slept soundly until dawn.

Just as Shen Rang got up, Le An came over and knocked on the door: "Young Madam, your concubine has arrived."

Seeing Huo Zhao pressing his temples and getting up as well, Shen Rang sighed helplessly: "Are you setting rules for others, or for yourself?"

Huo Zhao struggled to open his eyes: "Anyway, it'll only be in the next day or two."

She didn't intend for Qi Jing to keep coming over.

Shen Rang smiled without saying a word, walked back to the bedside, and pulled Huo Zhao up from the bed.

Huo Zhao snapped out of his daze and called out, "Tell her to wait in the hall and bring over some tea and snacks."

"yes."

In the bedroom, Shen Rang was busy getting dressed, while Huo Zhao sat waking up.

Once Shen Rang was dressed, Huo Zhao regained consciousness.

After Shen Rang left, Huo Zhao began to wash and dress.

Jixiang deliberately slowed down her movements at first, wanting Qi Jing to wait a little longer, but before Qi Jing could do anything, Huo Zhao couldn't sit still any longer: "Jixiang, hurry up, are you torturing her or me?"

At this moment, Huo Zhao asked the same question as Shen Rang not long ago.

Jixiang didn't say anything, but quickened her pace.

A short while later, Huo Zhao finished getting ready and went out.

After walking a few steps to the main hall, Qi Jing stood up and bowed to Huo Zhao as soon as she saw her.

"Please sit down."

Qi Jing did not sit down: "Young Madam, I should... offer you a cup of tea meant for concubines."

That's the rule.

But Huo Zhao only said, "It was the Empress's will that I invited you into the mansion. Whether I drink this tea or not will not affect your status, so let's skip it."

That's not disgusting enough.

Qi Jing had no choice but to agree and sit down as Huo Zhao suggested.

“Although I am not a harsh person, now that you have become a concubine, I cannot spoil you too much, lest word get out and people say that I am incompetent in managing the household,” Huo Zhao said calmly, looking at her. “Your food, clothing, housing and transportation are governed by the rules of the Marquis’s mansion. Although you cannot live a life of luxury, you will not go hungry. However, you must behave yourself and stay in the courtyard.”

Qi Jing was secretly alarmed: "Young Madam, I... can't I go out for a walk?"

"It would be really inhumane to completely prevent you from going out."

Huo Zhao's smile was somewhat cold.

Before Qi Jing could catch her breath, Huo Zhao continued, "But before you go out, you have to come and tell me clearly what you're going out to do and when you'll be back."

Shen Rang didn't know about Qi Jing's past, but she hadn't forgotten it yet.

On one hand, she wanted to settle down in Luoyang, but on the other hand, she wanted to maintain a connection with Ding Yu.

There's no way you can have such a good deal!

Sure enough, as soon as she finished speaking, Qi Jing's face turned pale: "But...but what's the difference between this and going to jail? Young Madam, please have mercy—"

Huo Zhao interrupted her, saying, "If you think being in jail is comfortable, I can grant your wish. People shouldn't wrong themselves."

All she had to do was pin some crime on Qi Jing, and that would be enough for Qi Jing to achieve her goal.

She is so understanding.