Chapter 940

“I guess they don’t know,” Shen Rang said. “In the last two days, the relationship between Madam Qu and Young Master Qu has not been good.”

Although the relationship between a biological mother and son is usually good, their relationship has been quite delicate in the last two days.

Huo Zhao couldn't help but sigh: "No wonder people say that people grow up in an instant. I think Young Master Qu seems to be showing that trait now."

"So, at what moment did you grow up?"

Huo Zhao didn't expect the topic to turn to him, and subconsciously looked at Shen Rang.

Shen Rang's eyes were clear and bright; he didn't seem to be joking.

"Stop fooling around."

Just as Huo Zhao was about to get up and leave, a large, well-defined hand landed on her shoulder, making it impossible for her to stand up.

Huo Zhao looked up and met his gaze with a hint of resentment: "You're just asking me questions, what about you?"

"I think it was... the instant I found out you were gone."

His words stirred up some unpleasant memories for the two of them.

Huo Zhao said irritably, "You came all this way just to make me uncomfortable, is that it?"

“No,” Shen Rang said helplessly, removing his hand from her shoulder. “I’m just curious. If you don’t want to tell me, I won’t ask.”

Let's go fishing in the backyard.

Huo Zhao got up and followed him, but his mind wasn't on fishing.

At what moment did she grow up?

Come to think of it, it was during that moment when she died once and came back to life.

However, this moment is not easy to say aloud.

It's easy to think she's crazy.

Lost in thought, I heard a soft sigh beside me.

"I was just asking casually, why did you take it so seriously?" Shen Rang said helplessly. "Don't think about that, let's go fishing."

Huo Zhao glanced at the motionless fishing rod and said, "Isn't it fishing right now?"

Fishing is just about setting up your fishing rod, sitting down, and staring at the fish from morning till night, without even getting a single bite.

Seeing this, Shen Rang simply put his fishing rod aside and lay down next to Huo Zhao.

He held Huo Zhao's hand and gently played with her fingertips.

A gentle breeze is blowing, making people feel relaxed and happy.

Before they knew it, the two of them had fallen asleep by the lake.

——

While things were peaceful and serene here, the situation inside the palace was quite different.

Fortunately, Consort Jing had not been wary of Consort Xi in the past. Consort Xi knew where most of Consort Jing's power lay, and with the Empress's backing, it wouldn't be difficult for her to bring these forces under her control.

The problem is that Consort Jing must still have forces lurking in the shadows.

Otherwise, how could a mere concubine have sent assassins to kill her before?

However, these forces cannot be brought under our control in the short term.

A few days later, Huo Zhao went to the palace again.

"That's roughly how it is," said Consort Xi. "The forces behind her are deeply buried and won't be unearthed anytime soon."

Even these forces that are on the surface are enough to surprise them.

Who would have thought that Consort Jing, who was merely a concubine, actually had her own people all over the palace?

From food and drink to daily necessities, and even around the emperor, she had people.

Those people may not be in charge, but as long as they are there, they can get information that others cannot.

When these people were first discovered, even the Empress was shocked.