Chapter 293 I just want to serve her well
Pei Siyan held her hand tightly, "Don't worry about these things."
Dou Wenyi recalled the resentful and piercing eyes of the two children and felt a pang of loss. "Your Highness," she said, "I think the Ministry of Justice should be involved in this matter. Even if the trial is not public, there should be a clear verdict."
"They are already enlightened and have long possessed the ability to distinguish right from wrong. Rather than keeping it a secret from them and leaving them with only a vague understanding, it's better to let them face the truth. If they are instigated by those with ulterior motives, the seeds of hatred will take root and sprout, and in a few years..."
In a few years, we'll only end up raising a tiger that will eventually cause trouble.
Pei Siyan slightly lifted his eyelids, his dark eyes seemingly calm, yet concealing a chilling indifference. "Yi'er has thought things through thoroughly. I will have the Ministry of Justice and the Imperial Clan Court handle this case."
Her words made sense.
Children are concerned with right and wrong; adults must weigh the pros and cons.
He did have ulterior motives for detaining Wen Jingchu in the imperial prison. One reason was to save face for the Wen family, and the other was because he felt sorry for the three children.
But the truth was far more cruel than he had imagined. Both the Wen family and Wen Jingchu were accomplices in causing Empress Wen's suicide, and their crimes were unforgivable.
Since they chose to aid and abet evil, they should bear the judgment of the law.
Even if Wen Jingchu died a million times, it would still not quell the hatred in his heart!
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After bathing and changing, Dou Wenyi sat comfortably at her desk by the window in the warm pavilion of Wutong Garden, casually flipping through books.
Cuizhi respectfully presented an invitation card. "Your Highness, the Princess's residence sent people again today. Tomorrow is Princess Fu'an's wedding day, and they want to ask if you will be attending?"
Dou Wenyi put down the book she was holding, took the invitation, and flipped through it. A hint of mockery flashed in her eyes. "So fast?"
After Fu'an got engaged, he personally delivered an invitation to her.
She thought that after the eldest princess committed a crime, the princess of Fu'an would find an excuse to postpone the wedding. After Pei Siyan ascended the throne, it would only be a matter of a word to help her break off the engagement. Unexpectedly, she was so stubborn that she insisted on marrying Xie Guidu.
What a pity!
She had advised Princess Fu'an long ago, but now that things had come to this, she could only respect her fate.
However, if Fu'an suffers any injustice in the future, Pei Siyan may not necessarily stand up for her.
Cuizhi looked somewhat worried. "Princess Fu'an knows that Prince Xie's intentions are impure, yet she still insists on marrying him. Is she foolish?"
Dou Wenyi shook her head, vaguely sensing that this marriage was not so simple.
Before the Eldest Princess committed her crime, Princess Fu'an was naturally a noblewoman from a high-ranking family with a generous dowry. No matter what she did, she would live a comfortable and carefree life. Now, the Eldest Princess is under house arrest in her residence, and the powerful families of Tianning City avoid her like the plague.
But she wasn't without a choice. She never begged the Crown Prince, which meant that Fu'an was willing to marry Xie Guidu.
Moreover, her marriage to Xie Guidu was bestowed by Emperor Muzong. They married in accordance with the emperor's will, rather than immediately breaking off the engagement. Wasn't that sending a message to the court officials?
An attitude of loyalty to Emperor Muzong!
If that's the case, why would the eldest princess want to rebel?
On the other hand, Xie Guidu, given his character, must have had some ulterior motive in insisting on marrying Princess Fu'an. It's just unknown what evil he was planning.
Hopefully, these are just her overthinking things.
"Is Fu'an's wedding date approaching?"
Dou Wenyi came to her senses and looked up to see Pei Siyan coming out of the washroom. His undergarment was slightly open, revealing his strong and solid muscles.
Cuizhi hurriedly lowered her eyes, bowed, and retreated.
Pei Siyan walked over, radiating excitement. His bright phoenix eyes held a mocking smile. "They beat us to it? As for Fu'an's marriage, I should naturally send a congratulatory gift."
Dou Wenyi frowned slightly, and was inexplicably taken aback. "Your Highness is going?"
"Go, of course we'll go. Not only will we go, but we'll go in a grand and impressive way." Pei Siyan pinched her delicate chin with his damp fingertips, and the cool fragrance of pine mixed with a hint of soap wafted towards her.
"I knew you would go." Dou Wenyi had already guessed his intention.
Pei Siyan raised an eyebrow. "Oh, you're so sure?"
Since the palace coup, Tianning City has been shrouded in a gloomy atmosphere. In particular, the court officials who are attached to the eldest princess are filled with anxiety, fearing that Pei Siyan will settle scores later and take the opportunity to implicate the innocent.
If Pei Siyan were to appear at Princess Fu'an's wedding banquet, wouldn't that show that the new emperor would not hold their past grievances against them and would not pursue their crimes?
"Yes," Dou Wenyi nodded. "Your Highness, isn't your intention to use this wedding banquet to appease people?"
Pei Siyan suddenly wrapped his other large hand around her waist, his eyes burning, "Yi'er, you're so clever, guess what I want to do right now?"
Dou Wenyi's slender white fingers unconsciously tightened around the invitation, her cheeks flushed, and she hurriedly changed the subject, "How is the handover of the Princess's Chamber of Commerce going?"
Pei Siyan turned around and suddenly laughed, "That's irrelevant. Yi'er, if you don't pay attention, you'll be punished later!"
"If you're not going to tell me, then forget it," Dou Wenyi muttered softly, avoiding his gaze.
"Your detachment from worldly desires and your indifference towards me only make me doubt my own charm. Am I really less attractive to you than those trivial matters?"
Pei Siyan's hot breath brushed against her ear, causing her skin to tremble uncontrollably, and the invitation in her hand fell to the ground.
The temperature inside the hall inexplicably rose.
Her crimson lips curved into an alluring smile as she struggled, "Your Highness, no, you're very good..."
"Where is it good?"
Pei Siyan had no intention of letting her go and pressed on relentlessly, "On the bed, okay? Are you satisfied?"
Dou Wenyi's face turned bright red with embarrassment, "..."
How is she supposed to respond to that?
Does he expect her to praise his superb skills? If he gets a reward, won't he become even more unrestrained and reckless later?
If it's belittling, which man can stand it?
Doesn't this give him an excuse to prove his abilities?
This is a real dilemma!
In fact, Pei Siyan hadn't touched her these past few days, but he was always tirelessly exploring her body, and once he discovered her weakness, he would find all sorts of ways to torment her...
She really couldn't take it anymore; just two days ago, he had made himself look terrible, like his bones were about to fall apart.
"It seems I still have a lot more to do."
Pei Siyan's tone was regretful, but a burning fire ignited in his dark eyes. "I heard that you can also apply medicine there. I just got a few bottles of ointment. I'll try it on you later."
Upon hearing this, Dou Wenyi wished she could die on the spot, her voice barely audible, "Pei Siyan, be serious!"
The voice was soft, weak, and seductive, like an accusation, or perhaps a seductive whisper.
Pei Siyan placed his hands on her slender waist, lifted her onto the table with a little force, and skillfully unbuttoned her clothes with a gentle tug of his fingertips. Their eyes met, and his voice was low and husky, "I just want to serve you well, what should I do?"
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