Chapter 955
Hearing her answer without hesitation, Fang Muning gave a wry smile.
He didn't know why, but he should have been happy for her.
Well, as long as Huo Zhao is doing well, that's fine.
He let out a long sigh and reluctantly looked at Duan Huaichuan: "Did the old man promise you some benefits? For Zhaozhao's sake, I'll go back with you!"
Duan Huaichuan nodded slightly: "I will come to pick you up tomorrow."
Fang Muning nodded, then looked at Huo Zhao: "Zhao Zhao, although I've returned to Suzhou, if you're unhappy, just tell me anytime. I... will always be waiting for you."
Duan Huaichuan smirked: "Does Young Master Fang think that when you go back this time, Old Master Fang will still let you do whatever you want?"
The fact that Fang Muning could stay in Luoyang City for so long was already the limit for that person.
Otherwise, they wouldn't have been so desperate as to seek any treatment from him.
Even if Mr. Fang were to agree, it wouldn't be Fang Muning's turn.
Did they think he was dead in Luoyang?
"Zhaozhao, I'll take you back."
Huo Zhao nodded and left with Duan Huaichuan.
The house wasn't far from the Prince's Palace; we arrived in no time.
Huo Zhao got off the carriage and saw that Duan Huaichuan had also dismounted. He said, "After Young Master Fang left, the house is just sitting empty. Why don't we clean it up for you to live in when you come back?"
Fang Muning's residence was closer to the palace, which would save Duan Huaichuan a lot of time going to court and returning home. More importantly, Chen Zongwen, at the very least, still cared about him. Living closer together would also make it easier for the two of them to visit each other.
However, given Duan Huaichuan's personality, getting him to agree isn't so easy.
Just as Huo Zhao was about to bring the man into the Prince's residence and have Chen Zongwen speak to him, Duan Huaichuan nodded: "Then I won't stand on ceremony. But, will Prince Shen be unhappy?"
Before Huo Zhao could speak, a deep, cold voice rang out: "No."
The two turned around and saw that Shen Rang had actually returned.
"Zirong," Huo Zhao's eyes lit up, "Why are you back at this time?"
Shen Rang curled his lips and looked at Duan Huaichuan: "I smelled a familiar tea aroma, so I came back to take a look."
"Tea flavor?"
Huo Zhao sniffed.
How come he didn't smell it?
Duan Huaichuan raised his eyebrows slightly and met Shen Rang's gaze without flinching: "Young Master Shen, it's been a long time."
Shen Rang hasn't been to the court for a long time. Now that Shen Rang is going to the court, Duan Huaichuan is leaving. The two of them happen to be apart, so it's been a long time since they last saw each other.
Shen Rang curled his lips: "Since you're here, brother-in-law, why don't you come in and have a seat?"
"I'm about to leave, and I still have some luggage to pack at home, so I won't delay any longer," Duan Huaichuan said. "Zhaozhao, I'm leaving now."
Huo Zhao nodded, watching him mount his horse and walk forward.
Before she could look away, a hand landed on her shoulder: "Don't worry, His Majesty values my brother-in-law very much. He sent Commander Li to accompany us along the way, so nothing will happen."
"Commander Li?"
Huo Zhao thought for a moment and then remembered: "Oh, it was him. Then Brother Huaichuan really has nothing to worry about on this journey."
When she left Luoyang, she was fortunate to be escorted by Li Ze. Although they only went as far as the outskirts of Luoyang, it was enough for Huo Zhao to understand that Li Ze was truly capable.
"When my brother-in-law comes back, we need to ask him to collect the rent."
"...It can't be that bad, can it?"
In Huo Zhao's heart, he regarded Xu Linchuan as family.
Besides, Fang Muning has never accepted money while staying here, so how could he accept money from Xu Linchuan?
Shen Rang curled his lips: "How can that be the same? My brother-in-law will definitely be rolling in money when he comes back from Yangzhou. How can we not take advantage of him?"
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