Chapter 839
As for Qi Jing...
Although they also felt sorry for Qi Jing, if it really came down to a fight, they would definitely side with Dou Kou.
What Le'an was thinking was also what Huo Zhao was thinking.
So for the next few days, Huo Zhao continued to stay at the Prince's Mansion, only occasionally calling Doukou over to sit for a while, but he never saw Qi Jing again.
In this way, Huo Zhao's attitude is already very clear.
Qi Jing was naturally puzzled.
In her view, Huo Zhao was her cousin-in-law, and given their relationship, she should naturally stand on her side. But now, Huo Zhao was actually choosing an outsider, which was simply incomprehensible.
However, Qi Jing also knew that if she wanted to achieve her wish, she could only rely on Huo Zhao.
Although reluctant, Qi Jing still went to the Prince's Mansion to see Huo Zhao.
Meeting Huo Zhao was never difficult, and Qi Jing met him without any trouble.
“Sister-in-law, now that the old lady has passed away, why haven’t you gone back to the Marquis’s residence? After all, that’s where your home is.”
Huo Zhao smiled and said, "It's not like I can only have one family."
The Prince's Mansion was also her home.
Qi Jing nodded and said enviously, "Although you went through some tough times before, you're doing well now. Your brother treats you so gently, and you have your family backing you up... Is it true that after going through hardships, everyone can live such a good life?"
Looking at the bright expectation in Qi Jing's eyes, Huo Zhao felt something was off: "...There's no need to force yourself to suffer if you don't want to."
If she had known Chen Zongwen wielded such power in the court, she wouldn't have been so tolerant and pushed herself to that point.
Qi Jing sighed: "If we can live such a good life, it's not a big deal to suffer a little more."
Huo Zhao twitched the corner of his mouth: "Why do you love suffering so much?"
"There's nothing we can do about it. My cousin-in-law knows my situation. Even so, why isn't she willing to stand by my side?"
Qi Jing stared straight at Huo Zhao, as if she had come here today because she wanted an answer.
Meeting her gaze, Huo Zhao was filled with doubt.
She didn't understand why Qi Jing thought she would definitely stand on her side.
The two of them clearly didn't have much of a relationship.
So Huo Zhao said, "Although you call me cousin-in-law, that's only because you're my cousin. To be honest, what kind of relationship do we have?"
Besides, I don't think that young master Ding is someone I can entrust my life to. If you two are really going to fight to the death over someone like that, I'm afraid I'll have no choice but to choose her.
Hearing Huo Zhao's words, Qi Jing's hand slowly tightened.
She should have known!
Once she was certain that Huo Zhao wouldn't side with her, Qi Jing's expression turned cold: "In that case, I won't bother you any longer, cousin-in-law."
Huo Zhao nodded and told someone to see her out.
Qi Jing was still furious as she left the palace.
She didn't even take the carriage anymore, and walked alone with her head down, not heading in the direction of the Marquis's residence.
Until she bumped into someone.
She took two steps back and looked up impatiently.
Before her stood a man at first glance, but he was too fair-skinned and lacked the masculine vigor one would expect. He was smiling at her and said, "You must be Miss Qi, right?"
Qi Jing frowned: "Who are you?"
She had no recollection of ever knowing such a strange person.
The person in front of her cupped his hands in greeting, his smile undiminished: "Let's talk in private."
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