Du Yaoyao blinked her eyelashes and said tentatively, "I read in history books that when the throne was changed, the rebels were basically killed, and at worst, all the males were killed. In the case of the crown prince and my husband, they were just exiled. Isn't that mercy and kindness?"
Chen Jie smiled thoughtfully, "According to Yaoyao, what should we do?"
The corners of his mouth were raised, but there was no trace of smile in his eyes.
Du Yaoyao interrupted and said perfunctorily: "I am a woman, how can I understand these things."
"I wonder when Yaoyao will read history books again?" Chen Jie raised his eyebrows and asked curiously, "Could it be in your prophetic dreams?"
Du Yaoyao: “…”
Forgot that he paid close attention to her life.
The original owner didn't like reading at all. She had never bought any history books since she came here. The study room in the Shenjie area was guarded by guards at all times, so she didn't dare to go in rashly.
Du Yaoyao evaded the question casually, "I saw it before we got married."
Shen Jie chuckled, seemingly unbelieving.
He straightened his collar and stood up slowly. "No matter how things change outside, Yaoyao is safe and sound, and the Qingzhou Du family will be fine. As for the rest, I can't guarantee you."
Du Yaoyao's heart skipped a beat. Was this a hint that something might happen to Song Xingkai in the future?
She stood up immediately afterwards, and Chen Jie turned around, "Yaoyao, do you have any questions? I have something to do and need to go to the palace first."
Du Yaoyao could sense that Chen Jie's attitude had turned cold since she had intentionally or unintentionally inquired about the Yongning Marquis' Mansion.
He didn't want her to mention Song Xingkai.
In order to confirm her guess, Du Yaoyao bit the bullet and begged, "My uncle and cousin-in-law have passed away. As the daughter of the Du family, I should go to pay my respects."
Chen Jie did not respond, but advised: "You have such filial piety, spend some money to invite some monks and Taoist priests to go to the Song Mansion to chant sutras and pray for the souls of the dead, and I can let people in." He paused, "There is no need to go in person. Now the remnants have not been cleared, and it is not safe outside."
Du Yaoyao lowered her eyebrows and eyes and said nothing.
As if he was angry.
Chen Jie turned around and coaxed him patiently, "If you feel bored being alone in the mansion, I can help you send invitations to some officials' wives and ask them to accompany you to appreciate flowers, play chess, and play mahjong."
"You know, I don't like these recently." Du Yaoyao responded calmly. She didn't like dealing with ancient noble ladies.
"Then what do you like?" Shen Jie asked. His voice was not loud, but it carried a sense of intimidation. Du Yaoyao shrank back a step.
Shen Jie wanted to expose her, but she was thinking about Song Xingkai, and she felt embarrassed to say it out loud, so she changed her tone and said, "Now everyone is avoiding the Yongning Marquis' Mansion. As Madam Shen, please don't cause trouble for me, okay?"
Du Yaoyao: “…”
Everyone knows that the Song Mansion is surrounded by people from the Censorate, and her husband can go in and out just by raising a finger.
Thank God he doesn't cause trouble for others. Who would dare to cause trouble for him?
The word "cause trouble" was really forced upon her.
Du Yaoyao insisted, "I just want to pay tribute, nothing else."
Chen Jie frowned and spoke his mind, "What if I insist on not letting you go?"
If she doesn't go, the prince might issue an edict one day, and Song Xingkai would be taken to the exile area and killed on the way. Who could she go to for verification?
Du Yaoyao has selfish motives.
She would try her best to persuade Shen Jie to spare the lives of those who died as rebels in the original book, including Song Xingkai.
If Song Xingkai was Brother Qing, then she would not only try to persuade him, but Du Yaoyao didn't know what she would do to save his life.
He is a benefactor and also someone I once loved.
Du Yaoyao was unwilling to give in, "I must go."
"Even if I get angry?" Shen Jie asked, then laughed at himself, "You don't care whether I get angry or not!"
Du Yaoyao heard hurt in his tone.
She couldn't bow her head to ease the situation, so she apologized quietly, "I'm sorry."
"I'm sorry, thank you. Besides these two sentences, what else can you say to me?" Chen Jie glared at her coldly and pointed at the yard. "Go ahead, if you have the guts!"
The implication is, once you go, don't come back.
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