Chapter 921

"I don't know," Huo Zhao said. "They're both in a bad mood right now, so let's not bother them with this little thing."

Shen Rang sighed: "Then you will enter the palace tomorrow. If anything happens, go to the Empress."

Last time, the Empress met Huo Zhao briefly and had a fairly good impression of her.

Huo Zhao nodded: "Don't worry, I know everything."

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The next day, Huo Zhao got up early, dressed, and then rode in a carriage to the palace.

Upon arriving at the palace, we followed the palace maids through layers of palace gates to the Imperial Garden.

There is a lake in the Imperial Garden, and there is a waterside pavilion on the lakeside. It is the best place to enjoy the lake view in summer, and it is also cool.

For this reason, most of the gatherings in the imperial harem would be held here.

It's only because Consort Qu is currently favored that this place is not a place outsiders can come and go as they please.

When Huo Zhao arrived, he saw a row of palace maids standing outside the waterside pavilion, looking ready to go.

Hearing the commotion, Consort Qu's personal maid came out.

She curtsied to Huo Zhao, her attitude arrogant: "Young Madam Shen, please wait outside for a moment. Our lady is enjoying the scenery inside and doesn't want anyone to disturb her enjoyment for a while."

Huo Zhao nodded obediently: "Please go back and tell Her Majesty that I didn't come here for anything important. I just saw Madam Qu and Young Master Qu on the street last time, and I thought Her Majesty was missing her family, so I came over. There's no rush."

Upon hearing this, the personal maid's expression changed slightly. She quickly turned around and went back inside, but soon came out again and led Huo Zhao inside.

Inside the waterside pavilion, Consort Qu sat on the chaise longue, her expression somewhat gloomy.

"Greetings, Consort Qu."

Huo Zhao bent his knees.

Consort Qu stared at her for a long while before waving her hand to tell her to get up: "You said you saw my mother and my brother?"

Huo Zhao nodded slightly and went straight to the point: "Does Consort Qu still remember the matter of Young Master Qu being poisoned?"

"Of course I remember!"

It's all because of Yun Wan!

If Yun Wan hadn't used her to bring the pearl to the banquet, the pearl wouldn't have had the opportunity to poison her, and Qu Dun wouldn't have ended up like that!

Both the physicians of the prefecture and the imperial physicians said that Qu Dun's brain was damaged and his life was ruined!

Thinking of this, even though Consort Qu was unwilling to show her vulnerable side in front of Huo Zhao, she couldn't help but tear up.

Seeing this, Huo Zhao comforted her, saying, "I've always heard that Her Highness and Young Master Qu have a deep bond. I've also heard that Her Highness chose to enter the palace because she wanted her mother and younger brother to have a better life."

I have no personal grudge against Your Majesty. Now that I know Your Majesty is in the deep palace, separated from your family, you must be feeling very sad. That's why I rushed to see you as soon as I heard the news.

Consort Qu sneered and wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes: "Stop pretending. What news do you have? Tell me now!"

She didn't stay in the palace for nothing during her long stay.

She'd seen plenty of two-faced people; Huo Zhao was no match for her now!

Huo Zhao smiled slightly: "I came here today to reassure Your Majesty that you don't need to worry about Young Master Qu anymore; he has recovered."

After she finished speaking, Consort Qu remained lost in thought for a long time.

After a long pause, Consort Qu finally spoke, "What...did you say?"

“I said,” Huo Zhao stared at him intently, “Young Master Qu is all better now. I had someone check, and Young Master Qu’s behavior is exactly the same as before.”

This was clearly a joyous occasion, but for some reason, Consort Qu managed a forced smile, yet she couldn't feel happy at all.

Why?

Didn't they say before that Qudun wouldn't get better?

Qu Dun is better now, but she is trapped in the deep palace and can never get out.