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    After returning to Beijing, it was the eighth day of the Lunar New Year.

    Shen Jie ordered people to install birthday gifts, while Du Yaoyao let Yin Ye dress her up in the room.

    Du Yaoyao looked at the bruises under her eyes, looked in the mirror and said, “Here, put some more powder.” Her face was also ugly and pale, and she pointed to her cheeks, “Apply more rouge on both sides.”

    Yin Ye sighed distressedly, “Madam has been looking very haggard these days.”

    Du Yaoyao covered it up and said, “Hey, you know, I can’t bear to leave my mother.”

    On the day she left home on the morning of the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, Cui Niang stood outside the door with her eyes red from crying, while Du Yaoyao sat in the carriage with tears in her eyes.

    It’s not easy to have a mother. This is just a farewell, and I don’t know if we will see each other again for the rest of our lives.

    After tidying up her makeup and bun, Yin Ye held up a brocade red dress. Du Yaoyao frowned and said, “Change into something lighter.”

    Yinye hesitated, “Madam, you are attending a banquet today…”

    It was just for the banquet, the Hongmen Banquet, that’s why I had to keep a low profile.Du Yaoyao couldn’t bear to explain, “I know, go quickly.”

    Yinye quickly changed into a light pink Yanluo skirt, guessing that the lady was bullied by the villain at the last plum blossom banquet of Princess Honge.

    When Du Yaoyao went out, Shen Jie was waiting outside. When he saw someone coming, he naturally took her hand and helped her down the steps.

    “Why are you dressed so plainly?” Shen Jie asked curiously.

    The red dress that Du Yaoyao has been wearing during the first few days of the first lunar month is gorgeous to the eye. At first sight, he is a little unaccustomed to such freshness and elegance.

    “I’m a married woman, so I won’t be in the limelight at my grandfather’s birthday party today.” Du Yaoyao smiled playfully.

    Shen Jie also remembered the last banquet held by Hongcai, nodded in agreement, and helped her get into the carriage.

    You wouldn’t be able to tell without looking carefully. Sitting together, Shen Jie looked at Du Yaoyao calmly.

    The bright white face is a little thinner, and the tiredness can’t be concealed between the brows and eyes.

    She hadn’t slept well in recent nights. Shen Jie knew that it was because she missed her mother or was feeling unwell.Even if you ask, you won’t get anything out of it. She likes to hide her worries.

    “What’s wrong?” Du Yaoyao found that Shen Jie’s eyes stayed on her face for a long time.

    Shen Jie raised his hand to scrape her cheek and joked: “Look, the powder you applied is too thick, and it falls off when you move.”

    “How is that possible?” Du Yaoyao was surprised.The makeup was a little heavier than usual, but she had carefully taken care of it, so it didn’t hurt.

    Glancing at the joke in his eyes, she lowered her face and said, “I’ve been looking bad lately.”

    “I’ve been busy these days, so I didn’t let you do anything at night. Did you dream of stealing someone?” Shen Jie propped up her chin.

    At the beginning of the new year, there was a lot of official business at Yushitai, and Shen Jie left early and came back late. The two of them didn’t talk to each other for a few days.

    “Don’t move your hands or feet.” Du Yaoyao patted the back of his hand, pretending to be frustrated, “I can’t bear to leave my mother.”

    “My mother-in-law is being watched by the Qingzhou Prefect’s wife, so you don’t have to worry.” Shen Jie said seriously, “They will send me a letter every month, and I will show it to you then.”

    Du Yaoyao was silent for a long time and said “hmm”.

    Seeing her languid expression, Shen Jie held her in his arms and said softly: “Yaoyao, I don’t trust you to stay in Qingzhou. Not only your father and your aunt, not to mention King Chen, I’m afraid you will be bullied.”

    Since ancient times, the word “filial piety” has killed countless people.When a daughter confronts her father, it’s like trying to force her arms against her thighs, with little chance of winning.Coupled with the addition of a concubine with a sinister mind, Shen Jie was worried no matter what he thought.

    Facing what was about to happen today, Du Yaoyao felt fear and worry in her heart.

    There seems to be a hand behind the scenes, controlling everything, and will give her a severe blow when she is caught off guard.

    You can only rely on God and yourself.

    Du Yaoyao was most worried about Cuiniang, this poor and miserable mother.

    When she and Shen Jie are getting along, he will help take care of Cui Niang.What if he and I fall out because of Lin Shuwan?

    Shen Jie is not a good person who does good deeds in vain.

    Du Yaoyao carefully considered her words, “Husband, I want to ask you something.”

    “What’s the matter?” Even “husband” was used.

    Du Yaoyao raised her face and begged: “No matter what happens to us, or what happens to me, I hope you can always help take care of my mother.”

    Shen Jie’s hand holding her slowly fell down, and he said with a faint smile: “What do you mean?””

    Du Yaoyao swallowed her throat and forced herself to calm down, “Literally.”

    “Your mother is my mother-in-law, and it is natural for my son-in-law to take care of her.Shen Jie raised his eyebrows and smiled, “What Yaoyao said is really strange.””

    There was a smile on his lips, and his eyes were calm, even a little cold.

    Du Yaoyao boldly grabbed He’s hand and put it in his palm, “Shen Jie, can you promise me?”

    Shen Jie withdrew his hand, leaned over the small table and slowly poured a cup of tea, “Yaoyao, what nonsense are you talking about in broad daylight?He handed the tea to her hand and said considerately, “Could it be that you have another unpredictable dream?””

    When he was suspicious of her changes before, Du Yaoyao used to excuse him by saying he was dreaming.

    “Just think I was having a nightmare.Du Yaoyao sipped her tea and looked at him, “Do you agree?””

    Shen Jie snatched the tea cup from her hand and took a long sip, “If Yaoyao ran away with another man, and I still have to keep my promise to take care of your mother, how unfair would it be for me.” he tried with half-truths.

    Du Yaoyao made a sound and almost laughed.She was telling him such a serious thing, where did he get involved?

    “I swear, I won’t betray you.She felt a little guilty after saying this, and added, “I swear, I will not betray you because of another man.””

    Obviously, what Shen Jie wanted to hear was the next sentence, and he responded readily: “Then I can promise you.”

    Du Yaoyao hugged He’s waist and kissed him truly on the lips, “Shen Jie, you are so kind.”

    “The tea was spilled.” Shen Jie shook his arms, put the porcelain cup on the small table, hugged her back and kissed her, “If you dare me to marry a goddess, she will torture her husband every day.”

    he eyes are bright and deep, like two pools of water with whirlpools.The long eyelashes rubbed against her eyelids, causing an ambiguous itch.

    Du Yaoyao suddenly felt her mouth dry, pursed her lips, and said, “It’s not a goddess, it’s a fairy. I’m the reincarnation of a fairy.”

    Shen Jie stretched out his tongue and licked her lips, “I also believe that you are the reincarnation of a fairy.”

    Before he could finish his thoughts, he pressed the back of her neck and kissed her hard, “Yaoyao, don’t leave me!””

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