Farming with kids: My deceased husband returns and I spoil him rotten.

The executioner simply nodded slightly upon hearing Shang Qing's words.

"Anyway, you can decide for yourself. If General Gu Yu is really unwilling, just talk to him nicely. General Gu Yu won't bully you."

Shang Qing smiled slightly upon hearing the executioner's words: "Thank you for the reminder."

After the executioner finished speaking, he left the entrance of the general's mansion, while Shang Qing stood outside for a while.

When Gu Yu heard that Shang Qing had returned, he rushed to the gate of the mansion to greet her. Unexpectedly, the first thing he saw was the Dali Temple Minister lying on the ground, who had already been beheaded.

He stood there for a while, then walked up to Shang Qing and looked at the corpse of the Minister of Justice with her.

"Didn't you say you were going out for a walk? How did you end up bringing back the body of the Minister of Justice?" Gu Yu asked, somewhat puzzled.

Shang Qing said, "I was originally out for a stroll, but when I heard that the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review was to be executed today, I went to see what was going on, since his family had already left the capital."

“No one was going to claim his body, so they wanted to dump it in a mass grave. I paid someone to bring it here. I’m sorry I didn’t tell you beforehand before making this decision.”

Gu Yu shook his head repeatedly: "Don't say that. You did very well. No matter what, he is still the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review. Although his reputation is not good, he should still leave with some dignity."

Shang Qing smiled at Gu Yu, then turned her gaze to the corpse of the Minister of Justice.

In fact, she wanted to defend the Minister of Justice, but before he died, he said that if Shang Qing were to investigate, he must keep the mastermind in the dark, otherwise it might implicate more people.

In fact, considering that he risked his life to investigate this matter, he should leave this place with some dignity.

Gu Yu saw that Shang Qing was expressionless and her eyes were lifeless, looking as if she had something on her mind.

"Don't worry, I'll have someone sew his head and body back together, then buy a coffin and find an auspicious burial site for him."

Gu Yu looked at Shang Qing and said softly.

Shang Qing nodded: "Then I'll have to trouble you with these things. He did so many hurtful things to you, yet you're still willing to help him with these things."

“I know he doesn’t always do things willingly, and I’m still alive, which is more important than anything else. These are just minor issues, and I will handle them.”

Gu Yu looked at Shang Qing very seriously and said softly.

Then Gu Yu instructed the servants to take care of these matters, while he accompanied Shang Qing back to the room.

……

After Shang Qing returned to her room, her complexion remained unchanged. When she saw Gu Yu, who had followed her in, she suddenly asked, "Do you know what the behind-the-scenes activities of the court officials are like now?"

Gu Yu hadn't expected Shang Qing to suddenly ask this question. He frowned slightly: "Why did you suddenly think of asking this question?"

"Aren't you worried that I'll be in danger? In that case, I naturally need to find out what's going on with the officials in the capital. I'm doing this to protect myself."

Shang Qing looked up at Gu Yu and began to explain.

Gu Yu did not doubt what Shang Qing said. After all, he could not protect her all the time. If she knew what was going on, he could feel more at ease.

After figuring it out, Gu Yu told Shang Qing everything he knew.

Moreover, Shang Qing also learned that only the Left and Right Chancellors, Hu Junling and Huo Sicheng, could influence the emperor's orders.

After listening to Gu Yu's words, Shang Qing had a plan in mind. She asked, "So, what do these two prime ministers like to do? Do you know?"

"Huo Sicheng is usually a pleasant-looking person who loves to join in the fun in crowded places. In short, he'll probably show up wherever it's most lively."

After saying a sentence with a smile, Gu Yu looked at Shang Qing and asked, "Why are you asking this?"

"It's nothing, I'm just curious. I always thought those people liked refined things, I didn't expect them to have such tastes."

Shang Qing looked at Gu Yu and explained with a smile.

Gu Yu smiled and said, "It's nothing. They're just people, they naturally have their own hobbies, they're not gods."

Shang Qing smiled and nodded: "I was overthinking it."

……

After talking with Gu Yu, Shang Qing planned to rest. The couple lived in separate courtyards.

Shang Qing opened her eyes, already having a plan in mind. Since she knew Huo Sicheng's hobbies, she decided to learn about them from him first.

Because Ruyi Fang, the largest music shop in the capital, bought the last work of the reclusive musician Langya Jun from the rice-producing region of Jiangnan at a high price, everyone in the capital knew about it.

Therefore, Shang Qing concluded that Huo Sicheng would also go there.

"If we can get in touch with Huo Sicheng, things might become much easier."

After Shang Qing figured it out, he decided to start intensively studying musical instruments tomorrow.

Having already made her plans, Shang Qing put them into action. She bought many books on musical instruments used by officials and stayed in her room every day, studying them diligently and memorizing them carefully.

Gu Yu would come here to see Shang Qing every day, and he was somewhat puzzled when he saw her learning about musical instruments.

"Why are you suddenly interested in musical instruments? Do you want to learn? Should I find a teacher to instruct you?"

Gu Yu reached out and touched a book about musical instruments, then looked at Shang Qing and asked softly.

Shang Qing didn't even look up, and said in a very calm tone, "No need. I just wanted to take a look at these things. I didn't intend to make them make any noise."

Upon hearing Shang Qing's words, Gu Yu could only put his thoughts back into his head.

He scrutinized Shang Qing intently, and finally couldn't hold back any longer, asking directly, "Did something happen to you?"

Upon hearing this, Shang Qing froze, her hand still turning the pages of the book. She then closed the book, looked up at Gu Yu, and asked, "What could possibly happen to me? Hasn't everything already been resolved?"

“I think so too, but ever since the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review died, you have always seemed preoccupied. And today you have started learning about musical instruments again.”

Gu Yu frowned slightly: "I've never heard you express interest in this before, so what's the reason you're looking at these things?"

Shang Qing took a deep breath: "You're overthinking it. It's just that I want to see it."

Gu Yu shook his head, still trusting his intuition: "No, you must be hiding something from me. What is it? If there's anything you can't handle, you can tell me."

“We can solve this together, we're husband and wife.”

By the end, Gu Yu was getting a little anxious and shouted loudly at Shang Qing.

Shang Qing frowned slightly: "I will handle my own affairs. You should take care of your own business first. The Emperor is keeping a close eye on you right now."

"Even if I really have something to do, I wouldn't dare ask you for help. After all, it would be much more dangerous to ask you to do this, with so many eyes watching you."