Chapter 720
After leaving the palace, Chen Zongwen immediately met with old friends.
He had many friends in the past, and if they all went to the Prince's Mansion, it would inevitably disturb the Huo family. So for several days in a row, Chen Zongwen wandered around outside during the day and only returned to the Prince's Mansion to rest at night.
They practically turned the Prince's mansion into an inn.
Madam Chen wasn't idle either; she went to check on the progress of Huo Zhao's wedding dress and teased Shen Nianchu, so she didn't feel bored.
A few days passed in the blink of an eye, and Chen Zongwen and his wife prepared to return to Jizhou.
Huo Zhao was reluctant to part with them, and held onto Madam Chen's arm the whole way to see them off.
Madam Chen said helplessly, "We'll come back after your wedding. Besides, His Majesty might summon Huaichuan back before your wedding, and then we'll come back with him. It won't be long."
Huo Zhao nodded, but his grip remained firm.
After they left Luoyang city gates and traveled a long way, almost reaching the next town, Huo Zhao finally let go of their hand and watched them disappear into the distance.
Before he could look away, Huo Zhao was pulled into someone's arms.
It's Zhong Jie.
"They'll be back soon, and they'll be staying at home again."
Zhong Jie said softly.
Huo Zhao nodded, finally turning his gaze away, and followed Zhong Jie in the carriage back to Luoyang.
Chen Zongwen and his wife's comings and goings left a faint ripple in Luoyang City, but it quickly dissipated.
Ning Che, who had barely managed to catch his breath after Chen Zongwen's arrival, returned to the same miserable life he had been living before.
That day, Ning Che could no longer hold on, so he sent a letter to the Prince of Yunnan's residence, saying that he wanted to have tea with Huo Zhao.
Huo Zhao naturally accepted, and had someone prepare Ning Che's favorite tea and snacks, waiting for her to arrive.
Early that morning, Huo Zhao had just finished getting ready when the gatekeeper came to report that Ning Che had arrived.
Huo Zhao was surprised and had someone bring her in.
Why are you here so early?
Ning Che looked annoyed: "Ugh, don't even mention it. I can't stand staying at my own house for even a little while longer. I got up before dawn and walked around outside for ages before coming here!"
Huo Zhao laughed.
Having been forced into this situation, it seems Ning Che's days are going to be quite difficult.
Ning Che took a big gulp of tea and said, "After that day, have you paid any attention to the Qu family's affairs?"
Huo Zhao shook his head: "How is his young master?"
Ning Che clicked his tongue twice: "Don't even mention it. His life was saved, but he's mentally impaired and doesn't even recognize his own parents! The Qu family is quite lively these days. Those concubines are jumping around like crazy, trying to get their son promoted."
It's only natural that people would be uneasy if the legitimate son was deposed.
Huo Zhao sighed.
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While the two were leisurely drinking tea, the Qu family, just as they had expected, was in complete chaos.
Since that day, Madam Qu has not had a good night's sleep. She can only manage to sleep for one or two hours each day, and her complexion is extremely poor.
She took the tea from the maid and asked, "How is the situation outside?"
The maid shook her head stiffly: "The concubines aren't reacting much, but those illegitimate sons are all using the pretense of comforting the master to show off in front of him, eager to let him know how capable they are! It's ridiculous. Before our young master Dun got into trouble, which of those illegitimate sons dared to be so presumptuous? Now that young master Dun has gotten into trouble, they're all so impatient!"
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