Yi Zhici was extremely tough. Even though she was crying so hard, she still tried to put on a tough act in front of Qin Ziyi. "Even if I beat you to a pulp here today, with my father protecting me, I'll still be safe and sound. Have you been embroidering handkerchiefs in your room too much? Can't you even figure out the current situation?"
The young servant was on the verge of tears. He whispered, "Your Highness, please don't mind about this servant. This servant is not worth making Your Highness angry..."
When he came here to work, he was already prepared to die, only because the pension was quite high and could support his whole family.
No one cared about the lives of servants.
Only this Princess of Yuyang got injured, cried out of anger, and still uttered harsh words for the life of a servant.
All because the person who bullied this servant didn't apologize.
Lian Qingping tried to persuade her, "It's just a hunting - ground servant. Is it really worth arguing over such a trivial matter? Let it go, Your Highness."
Gu Jing echoed, "Yes, yes. It's just a small thing. Yuyang, don't be angry."
"Just a small thing?" Yi Zhici, with tears in her eyes, looked at Gu Jing in confusion and anger. "Who wasn't born by their parents? Who doesn't have family waiting for them to go back? No one cares about the lives of servants, but are you nobler than him? Am I nobler than him? Who is nobler than him? We just had better luck in being born!"
Gu Jing seemed to realize that he had said something wrong and offended Yi Zhici. He quickly wanted to come over and apologize, but Yi Zhici took a step back, keeping a greater distance from him.
Wei Ning also angrily pinched Gu Jing.
In fact, Gu Jing's view was the view of most people present. In their eyes, Yi Zhici was the odd one out, and Gu Jing had been wronged for no reason.
Qin Ziyi also realized that she seemed to have caused a big problem. She was eager to pin something on Yi Zhici. "You're protecting this servant so much. Could it be that you have an affair with him?!"
Yi Zhici didn't want to bother with Qin Ziyi's such a low - level frame - up. She was about to say something even harsher in return when unexpectedly, many people came out to stand up for her.
The first to speak was naturally Lin Yuan. "The benevolent see benevolence, and the wise see wisdom. The Buddha said that what one thinks in the heart is what one sees. Miss Qin seems to have some psychological problems."
Then came Qin Zhikun, the heir of the Northwest. "This is the first time this heir has heard such an absurd rumor. Did you make it up yourself?"
Wei Xing said seriously, "One should have evidence when speaking. If Miss Qin can say such things, then I might as well say that I've caught up with Wan'er. Who would believe it?"
Qu Wan'er was the number - one young lady of the noble family. She was extremely beautiful. Hearing this, everyone burst into laughter.
Ye Cong'an imitated them. "Yes, yes. If you can say such things, then I might as well say that I'm with the heir of the Marquis. No one would believe this either, right?"
Qin Ziyi was left isolated. She looked back at Wu Ya, but Wu Ya didn't help her. All those who usually said they liked her didn't dare to stand up for her at this moment. Qin Ziyi's chest heaved up and down. It seemed that she was extremely angry.
At this time, Yan Sijin and Hou Chen, who had just come to this area for hunting, were also attracted by this large group of people. With the eloquent Wei Xing as the main narrator and Ye Cong'an, who had a great talent for gossiping, as the supplementary narrator, the two quickly understood what had happened.
Yan Sijin said to Qin Ziyi, "Apologize quickly. Aci's hand is injured, so she can't fight. These young masters won't fight you because of their pride, but I don't have such scruples." As he said this, he started to stretch his muscles.
Actually, as soon as people surrounded them, Qin Ziyi was already in a difficult situation. Now she either had to apologize or get beaten. Yan Sijin's fists never showed mercy, and besides, she didn't have any kind of friendly relationship with Yan Sijin.
Qin Ziyi wasn't a fool. Naturally, she knew which option would make her lose less face.
"I'm sorry," Qin Ziyi finally got off her high - horse. "This servant, I'm sorry."
Yi Zhici said, "Your apology lacks sincerity."
Qin Ziyi gritted her teeth. "Please be magnanimous and forgive my unintended mistake!"
Only then did Yi Zhici finally lower her head and ignored Qin Ziyi. "What's your name? Who is your direct superior? Which palace are you affiliated with?" She wanted to save the servant completely. Otherwise, if the servant went back, he might not be able to escape Qin Ziyi's revenge.
"This servant is called Xiao Li. I used to be under the management of Eunuch Zhao, but recently I've been transferred to serve under Minister Wu."
Yi Zhici looked at Wu Ya. "I'd like to ask you for this person."
Wu Ya nodded.