Chapter 730
"The one who... started this?" Qu Ling blinked blankly. "My mother said that I was the one who started all of this..."
Consort Jing shook her head, a hint of pity appearing in her eyes: "Silly child, you are a knife in someone else's hand. If you're talking about the instigator, you're definitely not the one who started it."
In all these days, Consort Jing is the first person to say this to her.
Immediately afterwards, Consort Jing continued, "The one who started this whole thing wasn't actually Miss Yun, but Huo Zhao."
"Huo Zhao?"
Consort Jing nodded: "If it weren't for Huo Zhao, Miss Yun's maid wouldn't have come to you, and you wouldn't be in this situation now, would you?"
Qu Ling opened her mouth, momentarily stunned.
She had never thought of it that way before; she only felt that Qu Dun had become like this because of her own stupidity, so she only blamed herself.
But upon closer examination of Consort Jing's words, it turned out that Consort Jing was absolutely right!
The root of this whole thing lies with Huo Zhao!
If Huo Zhao hadn't provoked Yun Wan, Yun Wan's maid wouldn't have acted in such a way, ultimately implicating Qu Dun and herself as well.
The key to this matter is Huo Zhao!
If Huo Zhao had just obediently let Yun Wan trample on him, none of this would have happened.
“So, your entry into the palace is actually an opportunity. Being by the side of the most powerful man in the land, you can take action against Huo Zhao more directly,” a dark glint flashed in Consort Jing’s eyes. “You are young. Once you have His Majesty’s heart in your hands, Huo Zhao’s honor or disgrace will be nothing more than a matter of your word. So, child, do you know what to do now?”
Qu Ling nodded vigorously: "I understand!"
She finally understood what Consort Jing meant when she said she would feel more at ease.
Thinking about it this way, perhaps that's what Madam Qu meant when she sent her to the palace!
Qu Ling thought about it more and more, and her eyes shone with an astonishing light.
Seeing her like this, Consort Jing's heart, which had been slightly hanging in suspense, finally settled down.
This person is really easy to manipulate.
Consort Jing turned back, a cold smile curving her lips.
Huo Yue, Huo Yue, you owe me, so repay with your daughter.
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This first snowfall was heavy at first, but it stopped after a short while, and the snow melted almost completely the next day.
By the time Huo Zhao returned to his parents' home, there was hardly any snow left on the road.
The two got ready early in the morning and returned to the Prince's Palace by carriage.
The Huo and Chen families had been waiting for them for a long time. As soon as the two appeared, they rushed forward, surrounded Huo Zhao, and escorted her inside.
As for Shen Rang, he seems to have been forgotten.
But he had anticipated this and followed along on his own.
After everyone took their seats in the hall, Zhong Jie asked impatiently, "How have you been these past few days at the Marquis's residence? Have the Marquis and his wife treated you any unfairly?"
Huo Zhao smiled and shook her head: "No, my father-in-law and mother-in-law treat me very well."
Not only did she skip the morning and evening greetings, but she also stopped paying her respects to her parents. Instead, they sent people to check on her every day, which made Huo Zhao somewhat dazed.
Seeing that she didn't seem reluctant when she spoke, everyone was relieved.
After chatting for a while and having lunch at the Prince's Mansion, Huo Zhao was about to return to Shanshui Residence to rest for a while when a maid came to report that Duan Huaichuan had arrived.
Huo Zhao hasn't seen Duan Huaichuan since he returned.
However, Huo Zhao did not forget her current identity. She turned to look at Shen Rang and was surprised to see that he looked relaxed: "I'm going to see Brother Huaichuan. Why aren't you surprised at all?"
In the past, when Duan Huaichuan was mentioned, Shen Rang always treated him as if he were facing a formidable enemy.
Shen Rang laughed out loud: "We're husband and wife now, in fact. Why would I be afraid of him?"
His relationship with Huo Zhao was no longer the clandestine one they had before.
Now, he is Huo Zhao's husband.
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