The Fierce Farm Girl Has A Secret Space

Chapter 2724: Chapter 2724: Trusted Her (2)

”General Gu, in the past I was indeed worthless, but I know that perhaps only Yang Ruxin can save me. However, she is not here, and I can only plead with you.” Peng Jing wiped away her tears, speaking with some urgency and incoherence, ”We are about to return to Hanzhong, and if we do, I really won’t survive. That Qi Jinghao is inhuman, he is a man-eating demon. I cannot tell anyone else; no one would believe me. I beg the General to let me see Yang Ruxin, please...”

At this moment, Yanzhi hurriedly ran over: ”Madam, the Prince is coming.”

Upon hearing this, Peng Jing trembled all over, but quickly calmed herself down. Her face resumed its previous arrogance and indifference, and her voice rose a few notches: ”General Gu, although I am just a Consort, I am nevertheless listed in the Imperial Jade Edict, not to mention that our Peng Family is loyal and staunch. What? Your subordinate bumped into me, and you think just saying ’sorry’ is enough? Do you know this gown’s fabric was bestowed by the Emperor? Can he afford to compensate for it?”

Gu Qingheng frowned without saying anything.

At this time, Qi Jinghao, the King of Han, walked over, his gaze sweeping the scene, then he slightly curled his lips: ”Jingjing, what happened?”

”Prince.” Peng Jing hurried to Qi Jinghao’s side, ”Someone by General Gu’s side bumped into me, but this General Gu is too arrogant to apologize. After all, I am your Consort, a member of the Imperial Family, yet he shows no respect. He is scorning the Imperial Family; he should be punished.”

Qi Jinghao glanced at Peng Jing’s dress, the suspicion in his eyes slightly diminishing, then he walked over to Gu Qingheng: ”General Gu, Jingjing is immature; I ask the General to forgive her rashness. I apologize on her behalf.” With that, he cupped his hands in apology.

Gu Qingheng glanced at Peng Jing, then quickly cupped his hands in return, exchanging a calm smile with Qi Jinghao: ”Your Highness, you overstate the matter. It was indeed my subordinate who inadvertently bumped into Consort. I was actually going to apologize, but the Consort did not give me a chance to speak.” He looked back at Gu Qiao, ”Why aren’t you apologizing to the Consort?”

Gu Qiao stepped forward, cupping his hands in a salute: ”Subordinate requests the Consort’s forgiveness.”

Qi Jinghao glanced at Peng Jing.

Peng Jing’s palms were sweaty with excitement, Gu Qingheng believed her. However, she did not dare show it, instead arrogantly waving her hand: ”Forget it, a small guard like you can’t afford to compensate for my dress.” With that, she turned her head away from them.

Gu Qiao thanked her and returned to stand beside Gu Qingheng.

”Jingjing’s temperament is inherently bad.” Qi Jinghao frowned slightly, then quickly returned to normal, ”I ask General Gu not to mind, I assure you I will properly teach her when we return.”

”It was my subordinate’s reckless mistake; Your Highness need not be overly concerned. However, as we are occupied with official business at the moment, I will surely call to apologize another day.” Gu Qingheng cupped his hands again, ”I take my leave.”

”Very well.” Qi Jinghao nodded slightly.

Gu Qingheng turned with his people and left.

After Gu Qingheng had gone, Qi Jinghao approached Peng Jing.

Peng Jing’s heart leapt into her throat; just one look from him made her tremble all over. Had he not quickly averted his gaze and turned away, she might have been unable to stand steady.

But inside, she breathed a sigh of relief. Although she would be punished when she returned, at least she had sent out the message. She did not want to die.