Chapter 888
Does it come from a family with a strong academic tradition...?
The emperor fell silent for a moment.
Consort Qu did not make a sound to disturb her, but sat quietly to the side eating tea and snacks. However, a smile flashed briefly in the depths of her eyes, which were hidden by her long eyelashes.
The emperor lost interest in joking and dismissed Consort Qu.
Consort Qu returned to her palace with light steps, only to find Consort Jing sitting there, looking quite pleased with herself as if she were in her own palace.
Consort Qu stepped forward and said with a smile, "Aunt, how was my performance just now?"
Consort Jing smiled and raised her hand at her: "Excellent, our Ling'er has spent so much time in the palace, it can be said that she has not wasted her time."
Consort Qu smiled, pursing her lips.
"By the way, what did His Majesty say after I left?"
Consort Qu recounted the Emperor's reaction in detail, and then added, "In my opinion, His Majesty has truly become suspicious of the Huo family."
Consort Jing sneered and said, "That's natural. Although the Huo family has been guarding Yunnan for many years and has made great contributions, now that the border is at peace, it is time to settle accounts for their overshadowing of the emperor."
Haven't all high-ranking officials throughout history been destined to die?
The Huo family was no exception, especially.
Consort Qu sat to the side, taking in the slightly distorted expression on Consort Jing's face.
She didn't show it on her face, but she couldn't help feeling a chill in her heart.
The person who wants to destroy the other person because they can't have them is clearly Consort Jing!
Although Consort Qu didn't know why Consort Jing, who had been honest and obedient in the palace her whole life, had suddenly gone mad, she knew that she was in the deep palace and had no one to rely on, let alone cultivate her own power. Following Consort Jing was her best choice.
Besides, the two of them are related, and outside, Consort Jing can also help her take care of her family.
"Auntie, please have some water."
Consort Jing then snapped out of her reverie and took the teacup from Consort Qu's hand.
The cool tea helped Consort Jing regain some clarity: "Don't worry, everything is fine at home. Now that you are favored in the palace, your father dares not neglect your mother and brother."
I heard just a couple of days ago that your brother is doing much better. Although he can't act like a normal child, he's starting to understand things again.
Consort Qu was relieved: "That's good."
Knowing that everything was alright at home was what allowed her to endure the ordeal in the deep palace.
Consort Jing got up and left without lingering, and Consort Qu finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Recently, Consort Jing has become increasingly terrifying; just being around her makes Consort Qu feel like she can't breathe.
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Several days passed, but no news of any punishment for Consort Jing came from the palace.
Zhong Jie had been sitting still for a long time: "What exactly does Your Majesty mean? Shi Xiao is clearly Consort Jing's man. You and Old Chen have both entered the palace, so why haven't you dealt with her yet? Does Your Majesty not intend to investigate this matter?"
Huo Yue and Chen Zongwen both entered the palace together. How could the emperor not punish them? He could at least make a show of it!
There's been absolutely no news from the palace. I really don't know what the emperor is thinking!
Zhong Jie was in such a hurry, and Huo Yue wasn't much better off.
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