Chapter 826
"No... no."
Qi Jing's voice was barely audible, but Huo Zhao still heard it and breathed a sigh of relief.
This girl isn't completely out of her mind yet.
Qi Jing mustered her courage, raised her head, met Huo Zhao's complicated gaze, and subconsciously said, "Sister-in-law, I know this is not a good thing, but Young Master Ning is really a very good person. He treats me very well!"
Qi Jing came from a good family, but she was just an unfavored concubine's daughter. Her own aunt was too busy competing for favor to care for her, so Qi Jing had always been very lonely.
Huo Zhao stared at her for a long time.
I was thinking that if Ning Yu were truly a good person, he wouldn't have seduced Qi Jing into doing such a thing.
Drinking at night...
Ning Yu's abacus beads were almost hitting her face.
Unfortunately, Qi Jing knew nothing about it and was truly taken advantage of.
However, Huo Zhao and Qi Jing's friendship wasn't that deep yet, and besides, what's done is done, and it's too late for her to say anything now.
Huo Zhao could only sigh: "Are you sure Ning Yu went to the capital to take the imperial examination last year and even went to court?"
Qi Jing nodded repeatedly and then took out a letter from her sleeve.
As someone who had taken the imperial examinations, his handwriting was naturally impeccable. He clearly wrote that he had passed the exams, obtained an official position, and had an official status. He also asked Qi Jing when she would come to Luoyang so that the two of them could stay together forever.
Huo Zhao frowned.
What's the difference between Ning Yu and coaxing Qi Jing to elope?
When Qi Jing arrived in Luoyang, she had no relatives or friends and was unfamiliar with the place. Wasn't she just at Ning Yu's mercy?
Besides, she had the Huo family investigate thoroughly, and there was indeed no one named Ning Yu.
The Huo family never makes mistakes.
That's strange.
The person who should have gone to court did not go, nor did he return to his hometown. So where is he now?
Huo Zhao shifted his gaze from the letter to Qi Jing.
That silly girl was still looking at him with anticipation.
Helpless, Huo Zhao said, "I will send someone back to the Marquis's residence in a while to tell you that you should stay at the Prince's residence for now and go back after the old lady leaves."
Since the old lady has passed away, Shen Jun wouldn't bother to send Qi Jing back.
Upon hearing this, Qi Jing's face immediately lit up with joy: "Yes, thank you, cousin!"
Huo Zhao had someone take Qi Jing to a quiet tea room and told her to sit down comfortably, while he returned to Shanshui Residence.
Upon returning, Huo Zhao said, "This matter is of great importance. She is not close to us, but we have no grudges either. You two must not let anything slip."
Huo Zhao's words seemed to be addressed to both of them, but his gaze remained fixed on Le An the entire time.
Le An pouted: "Young Madam, this servant's mouth is very tight!"
She just likes to gossip a bit in front of Huo Zhao and Ji Xiang, but she knows what's good for her at other times!
Huo Zhao smiled and nodded.
After laughing, Huo Zhao fell into deep thought again.
Has Ning Yu simply vanished into thin air?
"Jixiang, pass on the message and have a few more people check the list of candidates who participated in last year's imperial examinations to see if there is a person named Ning Yu."
Upon hearing this, Jixiang looked troubled: "Young Madam, you just said that we don't have any relationship with that person. Is it really necessary to go to such lengths for her?"
“I’m just curious,” Huo Zhao said. “This man didn’t go to the court, nor did he return to his hometown. Aren’t you curious about where he could have gone?”
Her words piqued the curiosity of both Ji Xiang and Le An.
"Then why don't we just have the Huo family step in?"
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