Chapter 754
After saying this, the old lady left.
She went back to sit down, glancing over here every now and then.
Huo Zhao couldn't help but look at Shen Rang.
Shen Rang shook his head.
He didn't know why the old lady had suddenly changed so much.
But whatever the reason, now is not the time to discuss this matter.
The group ate a few bites, waited quietly for the banquet to end, and then returned to the Prince's Mansion together.
Huo Shu returned first and had already arranged the banquet.
A table laden with hearty dishes, with a large platter of crabs in the center, its vibrant colors, aromas, and flavors making one's mouth water just by looking at it.
It was only now that Huo Zhao felt hungry.
The family ate together and admired the moon, which created a festive atmosphere.
After playing around, it was already late at night, and Shen Rang and Huo Zhao returned to Shanshui Residence.
Lying in bed, Huo Zhao recalled the old lady's unusual behavior earlier that day.
She rolled over and nudged the person next to her: "What's wrong with Grandma? She just went out for a walk, but she came back like a completely different person?"
Shen Rang grasped her restless hand: "It's hard to say."
The old lady left without anyone with her, so he had no idea what had happened.
There are many people in the palace today, so even if Shen Rang were to guess, he wouldn't be able to make a guess.
Huo Zhao sighed.
Fortunately, she barely ate anything at the banquet today, focusing all her attention on taking care of the old lady.
However, the old lady's concern afterward completely disrupted her plans.
In the night, a soft laugh suddenly rang out.
Immediately afterwards, a large hand landed on Huo Zhao's waist, pulling her into a broad embrace.
"On the way back, I noticed that my father, mother, and parents all looked unwell. It seems your self-inflicted injury scheme has worked."
Huo Zhao couldn't help but ask, "How did you figure that out?"
Shen Rang couldn't help but sigh: "Do you think I don't know what you're like?"
Huo Zhao thought about it and agreed.
Shen Rang was a clever man, and also her husband, so this little trick couldn't possibly fool him.
Knowing that his self-inflicted injury had succeeded, Huo Zhao happily drifted off to sleep.
A profound meaning flashed in Shen Rang's eyes.
The plan to suffer a bitter injury has succeeded, but Huo Yue and Zhong Jie may not have been unaware of it.
It should be noted that the self-inflicted injury ruse itself is a military tactic.
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Meanwhile, Zhong Jie was sitting cross-legged, watching Huo Yue practice his spear skills in the courtyard.
Huo Yue was getting on in years, but his martial arts skills had not declined at all; on the contrary, they had become even more refined, giving him an unparalleled aura.
After Huo Yue finished his antics and went to rest next to Zhong Jie, Zhong Jie couldn't help but say, "You know, Zhao Zhao is really something. If something happened, she could have just told us. Why did she have to put herself through all that? I watched her stand there the whole time, and it was really uncomfortable to see her like that!"
Huo Yue tilted his head back and took a big gulp of water: "If the child is happy, just think of it as her stretching her muscles. Look how well she ate just now. Normally, would she have such an appetite?"
Huo Zhao doesn't eat much. In Huo Yue and Zhong Jie's opinion, the child eats like a cat. Tonight, he ate four large crabs and drank a bowl of soup by himself, which is quite an achievement.
“That’s true…” Zhong Jie was momentarily confused by his words, but quickly realized what he meant. “No, no, what are you talking about! Zhao Zhao is clearly being wronged, how come you’re saying it’s like she’s stretching her muscles? Is that how you stretch your muscles?”
Huo Yue said helplessly, "Whether it works or not, the deed is done. What's the use of thinking about it now? Just do as Zhao Zhao wishes and get it done."
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