Chapter 855
Qi Jing glanced at Zheng Shi and saw that her teacup was empty, so she poured her a cup: "With so many people here, shouldn't you greet them or something, cousin?"
Whenever there is a banquet, there will inevitably be social interactions. How could Shen Rang possibly stay by Huo Zhao's side all the time?
Madam Zheng glanced at him, but was unsurprised: "He's always been like this, don't worry about him."
Qi Jing forced a smile and said nothing more.
Ignore him?
How can we just ignore him?
But even though Qi Jing was anxious, she couldn't really do anything. She could only sit there, constantly turning her head to look around, as if she were looking for someone.
Finally, Qi Jing saw a familiar figure. She subconsciously wanted to speak, but then suddenly realized that Madam Zheng was nearby, so she had no choice but to patiently say, "Aunt, I'm going out for a walk."
Zheng nodded slightly, without giving it any further thought.
Only then was Qi Jing able to get up and walk towards that familiar figure.
Before Zheng could even look away, she saw Qi Jing walk towards a man and couldn't help but raise an eyebrow.
Qi Jing actually has acquaintances in Luoyang?
Unfortunately, the man was well-hidden, and before Zheng could see who he was, he had already turned a corner and disappeared.
Zheng didn't seem to care much, and turned to look at Shen Rang and Huo Zhao, a smile playing on her lips.
Meanwhile, Qi Jing followed Shi Xiao to a secluded spot.
"My lord, you've really come!"
Shi Xiao lowered his head slightly, looking at the woman who was clearly relieved by his appearance: "Yes, today's plan is very important, so naturally I had to come and oversee it."
"It's good that you're here. I noticed that my cousin and his wife, along with my cousin's brother and sister-in-law, are inseparable. How are we supposed to get involved?"
If we don't take action today, we'll have even less of a chance in the future!
Thinking about this, Qi Jing couldn't help but feel anxious.
"Don't worry, young lady. Now that I'm here, I naturally have a way."
He laughed.
Hearing his words, Qi Jing surprisingly calmed down and nodded, saying, "Yes, sir, now that you're here, everything is alright."
Shi Xiao didn't say anything, he just kept staring at her.
After not hearing his voice for a long time, Qi Jing couldn't help but look up at him.
But Shi Xiao had already looked away: "Since we've come to a place like this, Lord Shen will inevitably have to drink with others. I've already made arrangements. In a little while, Miss, please wait in that tent over there, and I will personally escort Lord Shen there."
"In...the tent?"
Qi Jing felt uneasy.
Shi Xiao nodded: "There isn't a more suitable place right now."
Seeing that Qi Jing was still frowning, Shi Xiao spoke up as if possessed: "I'm sorry to have wronged you, Miss."
Qi Jing was stunned for a moment, then looked at him as if she had seen a ghost.
Shi Xiao then belatedly realized what she had said and subconsciously looked away: "Her Majesty said that today's events must be exposed to everyone's eyes in order to ensure that nothing goes wrong. But don't worry, Miss, once you succeed, no one will dare to gossip."
Qi Jing blushed, but still forced herself to nod: "I understand."
She only has this one path to take now, and since she has made the decision, she can't look back or be afraid of this or that.
She has to succeed!
Thinking of this, Qi Jing's face became more determined.
"It's getting late, young lady, you should go ahead."
Qi Jing nodded and walked toward the place Shi Xiao had initially pointed to.
Behind her, Shi Xiao's gaze lingered on her for a long time.
Only after Qi Jing entered the tent did Shi Xiao narrow his eyes, turn around and leave.
As soon as he went outside, someone was waiting for him: "Is everything ready?"
The man cupped his hands in greeting and said, "Yes, I've already arranged for someone to go there."
Shi Xiao walked to the sidelines, looked at Shen Rang who was surrounded by several people, and a cold glint flashed in his eyes.
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