Chapter 2056: 2056: Completely Swollen

Chapter 2056: Chapter 2056: Completely Swollen

“Aren’t you just a village girl?” Suddenly, he glanced at Qi Jinghao, “Prince, you rushed into the city so hurriedly, couldn’t it be for a rendezvous with her? She’s a married woman, after all…”

Yang Ruxin’s brow furrowed immediately.

Qi Jinghao’s expression turned grim as well, but before he could speak, suddenly there was a gust of wind, followed by a slapping sound.

Peng Jing screamed in pain, staggering toward the ground, but thankfully a guard behind her managed to catch her, though half of her face was swollen.

Gu Qingheng was already kneeling on one knee: “Please, Prince, pardon my crime.”

Qi Jinghao secretly let out a breath, then clenched and loosened his hand behind his back: “What crime has General Gu committed?”

“Although it was Consort Peng who spoke out first tarnishing the reputation of Madam Ruyi, it was wrong of me to strike the Consort,” Gu Qingheng remained respectful, “Therefore, I request punishment from the Prince.”

Yang Ruxin’s lips curled into a smile, and she, too, bowed: “I am guilty as well. I shouldn’t have been standing here speaking to the Prince, so I deserve the Consort’s slander of my reputation.”

Qi Jinghao scoffed lightly; this couple truly is… He could only raise his hand slightly: “If there’s any blame, it should be mine for being too forward in coming here. Stand up, all of you.”

If he were to punish Gu Qingheng, then Peng Jing would certainly be unable to escape the crime of slandering an Imperial Court official, given that Yang Ruxin’s title is not merely an honor but her actual official position.

Peng Jing looked at Qi Jinghao in disbelief: “Prince, he hit me!”

However, Qi Jinghao looked over coldly: “If Consort doesn’t know when to say what, nor understand issues of status, then go back and have the nanny re-teach you.”

Peng Jing wanted to argue, but faced with his icy gaze, she shivered and couldn’t utter a single word.

Gu Qingheng held Yang Ruxin’s hand: “Since the Prince has no further issues, I shall take my leave.”

Qi Jinghao couldn’t hold them back and could only nod: “I’ll be staying here for a few days, and will visit in the next few days.”

Gu Qingheng nodded slightly, neither agreeing nor refusing.

Peng Mingzi glanced at Peng Jing, then turned and left as well.

Qi Jinghao watched the backs of Yang Ruxin and Gu Qingheng walking together, his gaze profound.

“Prince…” Peng Jing called out cautiously.

Qi Jinghao just glanced at her before turning to leave.

Peng Jing wanted to say something, but after glancing around, hurriedly followed.

South of the Prefectural City of Linjiang, there was an estate, which yesterday belonged to a wealthy family surnamed Wang, but today it had become a new garden, actually the Prince’s villa.

When Qi Jinghao returned, Queen Yunxiong had not yet arrived.

Peng Jing chased into the main courtyard, but before she could speak, she was slapped again, this time swelling both cheeks.

“If it weren’t for Peng Old General’s sake, I’d really have killed you,” Qi Jinghao bent down before she could rise, squeezed her cheeks, and looked directly into her eyes, “If you want to be well, you’d better understand your place…”

“I…” Peng Jing swallowed and eventually nodded.

“Men, escort Consort to the side courtyard. Without the Prince’s orders, she’s not allowed to step out even a single pace…”