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Shen Zhu and Ah Qiu brought their servant girls back to their carriages.

The carriage slowly turned around and headed towards Minister Mansion's location.

Ah Qiu sat on the carriage, raising the carriage's curtain slightly to take a look, but Shen Yao and the rest had already left, and there were no longer many people outside, so she stopped, and closed the curtain.

"Look at her proud look, it's just her husband becoming a not too big official, there's nothing much to brag about, that Kong Linyuan can't compare to big brother Su, she really thinks her husband is a treasure, everyone wants it! With her character, it's no wonder that she can't win her husband's heart! "

Ah Qiu angrily said as soon as he got on the car.

If not for her sister-in-law pulling her, she would have gone to argue with Shen Yao in the morning!

Ah Qiu talked for a long time without being able to see Shen Zhu, but she strangely turned her head to find Shen Zhu, who was sitting in a daze at the side.

"Sister-in-law?" Sister-in-law? "

Ah Qiu waved her hand in front of her eyes a few times. Seeing that no one was responding, she thought that Shen Yao's words made her feel uncomfortable, so she hurriedly comforted her, "Sister-in-law, are you alright? That Shen Yao can't say anything good, so don't take her words to heart. "

"I'm fine."

Shen Zhu came back to reality, smiling as he shook his head.

She was not interested in Kong Linyuan at all, what's more, there was no shameful relationship between her and Kong Linyuan, so no matter what Shen Yao wanted to say, he would just go ahead.

As the saying goes, do your job properly and sit straight. Why be afraid of others when she hasn't done anything before!

But...

"Sister-in-law, if you're too angry, how about we find a few people later to beat Shen Yao up to vent your anger?"

Seeing that Shen Zhu's face was still ugly, Ah Qiu suggested with all seriousness.

She even thought of Shen Yao kneeling on the ground and begging for mercy, and could not help but laugh.

Satisfying!

Hearing that, Shen Zhu laughed: "I'm really fine."

"I'm just a bit worried."

Seeing the Ah Qiu's worried look, she immediately explained her troublesome matter: "The Minister Mansion Tree is too eye-catching, if someone with a mind of their own were to hear what Shen Yao had said today, wouldn't the capital send out some rumors tomorrow?"

This was the capital city, so there were too many people here. The things they did on the streets today would probably spread across the entire street very quickly. At that time, not only would it damage Minister Mansion's reputation, they would also let the Third House and the Old Granny's men find out what happened to them.

After the Ah Qiu heard Shen Zhu's explanation, she pulled her hand and said worriedly: "Sister-in-law, I feel that although the capital is very prosperous, it isn't as lively as when we are at Clear Water Town."

She sighed. She had always heard people talking about how bustling and lively the capital was. It was something that people yearned for.

It was only now that she realized that although the capital city was bustling with beautiful flowers, there were many rules binding it, causing people to feel even more uncomfortable.

Now, she actually longed for the life she had in the Clear Water Town even more.

"This is the capital. There are many rules under the feet of the Emperor."

Shen Zhu laughed, "After all, without rules, it doesn't matter. If even the imperial city is in chaos, how would the Emperor govern the world?"

Ah Qiu nodded his head, holding onto his chin, he sighed: "However, I still think Clear Water Town is good."

Shen Zhu smiled but did not reply. The Minister Mansion was currently at the mouth of the wave, and there were countless eyes on them within the capital. Living in this place was indeed not as carefree and unrestrained as the Clear Water Town.

Shen Zhu and Ah Qiu did not speak again. In the quiet space, even the sound of the wheels of the carriage could be heard clearly.

On the way back, both of them sat on the carriage without saying a word.

Shen Yao would occasionally look at Kong Linyuan who had a cold face, and sob all the way.

The man didn't even give her a glance as he looked straight ahead, completely treating her as air.

He hated that he couldn't immediately divorce Shen Yao, but every time he thought about it, there would always be another possibility — Shen Yao was Shen Zhu's sister after all.

If he let Shen Yao go, it would be equivalent to completely losing the connection he had with Shen Zhu, and they would truly become strangers that had nothing to do with each other.

He had an extremely deep affection for Shen Zhu, so he was never willing to completely sever the connection between the two.

Kong Linyuan kept a cold face the whole way, but seeing this, Shen Yao did not dare to say much.

The two of them sat in a carriage that slowly moved along the road, and before long, it stopped before the Kong Family gate.

With a darkened face, Kong Linyuan got out of the carriage. As soon as he entered the courtyard, he called Kong's Mother and Father Kong to the main hall.

Seeing that, Shen Yao was shocked, as he had a bad premonition.

In the main hall.

"Father, Mother, I've already decided on the matter of taking in concubines. I'll handle this matter. As for those who are not bad, I'll choose a few to enter the manor." Kong Linyuan said calmly.

"Sigh, alright." When the Kong's Mother heard this, she was immediately overjoyed and said with a smile: "Linyuan, don't worry. Leave this matter to me, Mother will definitely take care of it properly for you."

"Yes." Kong Linyuan nodded slightly.

"Husband, bring me back today …"

Shen Yao stood at the entrance of the main hall, and upon hearing Kong Linyuan's words, his body suddenly froze.

She had originally thought that Kong Linyuan bringing her back today was because he had thought it through and decided not to take a concubine, which was why he brought her home.

"Shen Yao, there are some things that I must explain to you clearly today."

Kong Linyuan's face was solemn, his words did not carry the least bit of warmth.

"Linyuan, then I'll go and prepare first. If you little married couple have anything to say, then we'll talk properly."

Kong's Mother was extremely happy, she was not in the mood to listen to Kong Linyuan and Shen Yao's story, she anxiously pulled her father Kong and left.

Father Kong turned around and glanced at Kong Linyuan. He originally wanted to say something, but was pulled away by the old granny.

All the servants in the hall were dismissed.

In such a big place, only Shen Yao and Kong Linyuan were left.

Shen Yao walked towards Kong Linyuan with an uneasy face, forcing out a smile that was uglier than a cry. "Husband, you … What else do you want to tell me? "

This was not because she gave in, but because Kong Linyuan's expression was too scary. Shen Yao was afraid in his heart.

Kong Linyuan sat down silently, picked up the tea leaves beside him, took a sip, and then spoke in a deep voice: "I've already written the rest for you, come and get it."

As he spoke, he took out a piece of paper and placed it on the table.

"Hubby, hubby, I …"

In the past, if Kong Linyuan dared to talk to her like this, she would definitely cause a ruckus.

However, it was different this time.

Kong Linyuan had already frightened Shen Zhu earlier, and now, he was even more merciless when he said the letter of rest and even said that he would take in a concubine …

All of this was something that she couldn't afford to cause any more trouble for.

The woman's face turned pale. Her hand, which was hanging between her sleeves, was nervously holding an embroidered handkerchief.

"What? You're not willing?"

Kong Linyuan raised his eyebrows and said in surprise.

Shen Yao nodded, then shook his head, "No, I don't want to, Kong Linyuan, you, how can you treat me like this?"

Kong Linyuan seemed to have heard a joke, "Why should I treat you like this? Isn't that what you want? "

"I-I gave birth to Yun'er for you …"

Although she was a little girl, she was still born in her stomach.

"Oh? You, Shen Yao, still remember, Yun'er is your daughter. She's still so young, but when you were mistreating her, why didn't you think that she was my, Kong Linyuan's, child! "

the man asked in a hateful tone as he walked slowly toward the woman, his hand gripping the teacup.