Chapter 851
The two remained locked in a stalemate.
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It wasn't until dusk that Qi Jing left the inn and returned to the Marquis's residence.
She wasn't in a good mood, and as soon as she got back, she locked herself in her room. Even when the maid called her out for dinner, she didn't move.
There wasn't even a candle lit in the room; as soon as the light faded, it was pitch black, with only a small shadow rising on the bed.
Qi Jing huddled under the covers, her eyes clear.
Although she didn't know what Doukou had done to Ding Yu, the current situation was very unfavorable to her.
Ding Yu will definitely not divorce Dou Kou, let alone divorce her. If she wants to be with Ding Yu, she can only become his concubine.
In the past, Doukou would have thought that being a concubine was fine, since she had the Qi family and the Marquis's mansion backing her up, and Doukou wouldn't dare to do anything to her. But now it's different.
With Huo Zhao backing her up, and Doukou's attitude being very firm, once she marries into the family, she will be subjected to endless torment, and no one will be able to help her.
Becoming Ding Yu's concubine is now the worst possible choice.
So what is she going to do now...?
Qi Jing turned over, staring blankly at the bed curtains above her head.
Suddenly, Qi Jing remembered someone.
Shi Xiao.
Shi Xiao is very clever, and he's from the palace, so he'll definitely find a way!
Thinking of this, Qi Jing felt a little more at ease. She forced herself to get up and eat dinner before going to bed early.
The next morning, before dawn, Qi Jing went out.
She arrived at an inn located at the gate of the imperial city. After informing the innkeeper, he personally led her to a private room and, in front of her, lit a lantern and hung it in a corner of the terrace.
"Please wait patiently, young lady. The officials in the palace will come out to see you as soon as they see this lantern."
Qi Jing nodded her thanks and sat down in the private room.
But she waited from the first light of dawn until full daylight, and still didn't see Shi Xiao.
The light from the lanterns went out.
Feeling anxious, Qi Jing got up and went to find the shopkeeper.
At that moment, the shopkeeper was busy doing accounts. When he looked up and saw her coming, he went up to her and asked, "Miss, are you hungry? Would you like something to eat?"
Qi Jing shook her head and lowered her voice, saying, "I've been waiting for so long, why hasn't anyone come to find me yet? I don't think this method will work. Do you have any other connections?"
The shopkeeper smiled and said, "Don't worry, this method will definitely work. We've always communicated with the palace this way. As long as the lanterns are hung up, the officials in the palace will definitely know. But as you know, there are many things to do in the palace, and the officials may have other matters to attend to. There may be some delays. Please be patient and wait a little longer, young lady."
"How much more patience do you need? I've already been waiting for two hours!"
She ate a ton of tea and snacks, her legs were numb, but she still hadn't seen anyone. How much more patience did she need?
The shopkeeper said helplessly, "Miss, it's not like you can just walk into the palace like that. This is the only way we can do it. Some people have had to wait for several days before. You've only had two hours. It's still early!"
Qi Jing frowned deeply.
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