Chapter 843
A complex mix of emotions welled up in the depths of her eyes, but no one paid any attention.
After breakfast, Ding Yu went to find Qi Jing. Dou Kou didn't wait at home either; she got up and went to the Prince's Mansion.
——
At that time, Huo Zhao was preparing to return to the Marquis's residence when he saw her coming, so he took her back with him.
Jixiang served her tea and said, "You've come at just the right time. Any later and we would have had to leave."
Doukou forced a smile and mentioned that Ding Yu hadn't come home all night, perhaps because he was with Qi Jing.
Seeing that Huo Zhao hesitated, seemingly wanting to comfort her, Doukou continued, "Miss, I come from the Shy Flower Pavilion and have seen many men who have experienced lovemaking the day afterward. I don't want to lie to myself."
Le'an said, "Doukou, it's not a big deal for men to have multiple wives and concubines in this world. You are the legal wife, so you should... try to think more positively."
It would be wonderful to have a man who is devoted to you, but if you can't, there's nothing to complain about.
After all, every household in this world is like that.
Doukou shook her head: "Impossible."
No one expected Doukou to be so resolute, and they looked at each other in bewilderment.
Then Doukou said, "Miss, you don't know this, but when I first met him, he had just failed the imperial examination and had spent all his money. At first, he said he wanted to help out at the inn, and I agreed because I felt sorry for him. Even now, my family still depends on me to earn money."
If he were to establish himself through his own abilities, I wouldn't object to him having three wives and four concubines. But to spend my money and still want to take concubines, I absolutely will not agree to that.
Huo Zhao's eyes lit up slightly: "What do you plan to do next?"
"Please help me, young lady, I would like to see that Miss Qi."
“That’s not difficult,” Huo Zhao said, “but you’re pregnant now. What do you want to do when you see her?”
Doukou pursed her lips, a cold glint flashing in her eyes: "I want to know, what kind of person is Miss Qi?"
Jixiang said, "If you want to know, we can just tell you. You're pregnant now, and Miss Qi isn't exactly a prudent person. What if she offends you?"
“Miss Jixiang, I know you mean well, but I have things I want to see, and I know how to see them. No one else can help me.”
Seeing her firm attitude, Huo Zhao said, "I can let you see her, but Jixiang is right, you are pregnant now, and I can't let you take such a risk."
"girl--"
Huo Zhao interrupted her, "I can let you see her, but Le An will come with you. She's one of us, and she's skilled enough to protect you."
Upon hearing this, Doukou breathed a sigh of relief: "I thought the young lady didn't want me to see her."
“I really don’t want to,” Huo Zhao said, “but I trust you. If you insist on seeing her, you must have your own reasons.”
She is not Doukou's mother and cannot stop Doukou from making choices.
However, she must do her best to protect Doukou within the limits of her power.
Doukou lowered her head, concealing the tears in her eyes.
No one disturbed her.
After a while, seeing Doukou raise her head on her own, Huo Zhaocai asked, "When do you want to see her?"
"The sooner the better."
Huo Zhao nodded: "Then let's go back together now."
Qi Jing should be at the Marquis's residence now.
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