Because whatever he says now, Chen Jing won't listen or believe it. This is also Ding Jiaqi's good tactic; her deliberate kindness is the most effective at winning hearts. Many people are naively fooled without realizing it.
"Yes, it's Ding Jiaqi, you do know her." Although she strongly disagreed with Ding Jiaqi rescuing people only for Burbank to imprison them in the captives' camp, the scene of Ding Jiaqi standing out in the town is deeply imprinted in many people's memories. Everyone was staring at her then, surely no one could forget her.
"Why did Huo Beijiang imprison her? What did she do to provoke Huo Beijiang?"
Chen Jing's face turned even redder, as she bowed her head and sheepishly said, "Actually, she didn't do anything wrong. It's just... she loves Huo Beijiang too much, and some... relentless pestering made Huo Beijiang upset, so she was locked up."
