Chapter 949
Zhong Jie stood with her sword in hand, looking at Consort Jing, who lay on the ground but was still alive, her face icy cold.
"Poisonous...poisonous woman..."
It's so strange... She's clearly lost so much blood, so why is she still conscious, and even able to speak?
Zhong Jie smirked: "From the moment you laid a hand on Zhao Zhao, you should have known this day would come."
She's not a kind person.
After saying that, Zhong Jie pushed open the door and went out, handing the longsword back to Li Ze: "Thank you."
Li Ze said nothing and silently sheathed his sword.
Zhong Jie breathed a sigh of relief and looked at the emperor again: "Your Majesty, I have achieved my wish, but it was wrong of me to take action against Consort Jing. I leave the decision of how to deal with her to Your Majesty."
She was prepared for the possibility that she wouldn't be able to get out.
Fortunately, Huo Zhao is now grown up, and after she left, Huo Zhao can take good care of herself.
The emperor gave her a deep look.
Seeing that Zhong Jie was truly prepared to face death calmly, the emperor couldn't help but sigh inwardly.
This family is far too honest.
After a moment's hesitation, the emperor spoke: "Consort Jing suddenly fell ill and died. Her body should be cremated and this matter must not be made public."
Upon hearing the emperor's decision, Zhong Jie was immediately stunned: "Your Majesty?"
"If we're really talking about punishment, let Old Huo come into the palace more often and have a drink with me."
They say that youthful spirit is a rare and irreplaceable quality, but now, why is he feeling... a little bit moved by youthful passion?
Seeing that Zhong Jie was still in a daze, the Empress smiled and said, "Your Highness, the Princess is waiting for you outside the palace. Hurry back and don't make the child worry."
Upon hearing her mention Huo Zhao, Zhong Jie finally realized what was happening, cupped her hands in greeting, and left.
For some reason, Li Ze's gaze remained fixed on Zhong Jie until she was completely out of sight before he finally snapped out of it.
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As Zhong Jie left the palace, she saw Huo Zhao at the palace gate.
Huo Zhao seemed very anxious, pacing back and forth at the palace gate. Although Shen Rang was with her, he did not reassure her at all.
Huo Zhao finally stopped when he saw Zhong Jie, staring at her longingly.
Zhong Jie quickened her pace.
"Mother!"
Huo Zhao stepped forward and took her hand, his eyes full of worry: "Mother, why did you suddenly come to the palace? Didn't you say you weren't coming?"
Zhong Jie sighed, not answering her question: "Why did you come here?"
“I had something I wanted to talk to you about today, but Mama Shui said you weren’t here. I kept asking her for a long time before she finally told me you had come to the palace,” Huo Zhao said. “Mother, is everything alright?”
Zhong Jie shook her head: "It's nothing, let's go home."
Huo Zhao nodded.
As Huo Zhao helped Zhong Jie into the carriage, he noticed the bloodstains on her sleeve, and his pupils constricted sharply.
After getting into the car and settling in, Huo Zhao carefully pinched Zhong Jie's arm several times. Seeing that Zhong Jie's eyebrows didn't twitch, he became even more puzzled.
Her little actions naturally didn't escape Zhong Jie's notice: "You silly girl, what's wrong with you?"
Huo Zhao pursed his lips: "I was just worried that you would get hurt."
Zhong Jie looked down and saw the bloodstains on her sleeve.
A few tears welled up in her eyes, but she quickly suppressed them: "Let's talk about it when we get home."
"Um."
Zhong Jie took Huo Zhao's hand in her palm and held it tightly.
Although Huo Zhao didn't know why Zhong Jie reacted this way, he still sat obediently beside her without saying a word.
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