Chapter 1805: 1805: Fragrance is Fine (7)

Chapter 1805: Chapter 1805: Fragrance is Fine (7)

The little girl’s voice was sharp and high-pitched, spreading far and wide, not only startling the people on several boats around them but also scattering a group of carp originally gathered at the bottom of the boat.

“I…” Peng Jing was startled, but she had been talking about Yang Ruxin, so why was the Lord of Caiyun County so agitated? However, she didn’t dare to argue at this moment. Even if it was about Yang Ruxin, it wouldn’t look good if it got out. She hadn’t done anything to her, so it’s wrong to insult someone without reason.

It’s no good explaining, but it’s also no good not explaining.

Peng Jing’s face turned completely red.

“What happened?” The small boat that was ahead slowed down and aligned with their boat, Jiang Fangfei asked.

“Waa…” Qi Zizi suddenly started crying, “I am just a figurehead, I just said that the wild duck eggs from your fief in Ping Lake are delicious, and she called me a country bumpkin…”

“My Lord, I didn’t.” Peng Jing suddenly realized she had to explain, “I didn’t say that about the Lord.”

“Then who did you mean?” Qi Zizi was relentless.

“I…” Peng Jing glared at Yang Ruxin, who looked like she was enjoying the drama, “I didn’t say country bumpkin, I said…”

Yang Ruxin looked expectant, eager to see what term this girl would come up with.

Shen Shuyi looked somewhat displeased; she hadn’t wanted to bring this cousin along, but her mother said that her cousin had lost her family and suffered a lot at the border and that she should be asked out more often to relieve her woes. Who would have thought she’d cause trouble as soon as she arrived? Wasn’t this a disgrace to the Duke Residence?

“I said ‘fragrance is fine’.” Peng Jing suddenly perked up, looking smugly at Qi Zizi, “The Lord said the wild duck eggs are fragrant, so I just said ‘fragrance is fine’, isn’t that correct?”

Yang Ruxin’s mouth twitched; this girl was pretty clever but unfortunately used her talents in the wrong place.

At this moment, they had reached Lake Heart Island, and the small boat stopped.

Everyone disembarked first.

The small island wasn’t large, and you could see it all at a glance.

The entire island was planted with willow trees, and in the middle, hidden between the willows, was a two-story small building with a signboard that read “Lake Heart Pavilion.”

Yet Qi Zizi, with her arms akimbo, stood atop a stone, looking down at Peng Jing: “You’re talking nonsense.”

“My Lord, I’m truly wronged.” Peng Jing stepped off the boat, standing there with a face full of grievance, “I’ve just come to Beijing, I don’t even know how I offended the Lord, causing you to target me like this…” while saying this, she looked towards Jiang Fangfei, “In that case, this minister’s daughter will take her leave.” After saying this, she curtsied and turned to head back to the boat.

“Zizi.” Jiang Fangfei frowned and looked at Qi Zizi, “Stop fooling around.”

“Hmph.” Qi Zizi turned her head and climbed down from the stone, stomping into Lake Heart Pavilion first.

“Miss Peng, Zizi is young.” Jiang Fangfei smiled at Peng Jing.

However, Peng Jing lowered her head and said nothing.

Jiang Fangfei frowned slightly but said nothing further, instead turning to walk away.

Shen Shuyi took a deep breath, walked over, and lowered her voice: “Cousin, do you know when to quit while you’re ahead? I was on the boat right behind you earlier, I heard clearly what you said, and likewise, the people around me also heard it clearly…”

Peng Jing looked up, surprised.

Shen Shuyi’s expression wasn’t pleasant: “If you want to leave, I won’t stop you, but any consequences – anyone with a bit of sense can foresee them.” After saying this, she no longer looked at her and also turned to walk towards Lake Heart Pavilion.

“Sister, I was just playing around with the Lord…” Peng Jing suddenly chased after her and took Shen Jiayin’s arm.