Chapter 71 The King is the Law
Aunt Zhou struggled more and more violently in the water and was about to sink. Several boatmen then hurriedly rowed their boats to rescue her.
The people in the cabin heard the noise and came out one after another, looking around the boat amid waves of exclamations.
When Aunt Zhou was fished out, she was in a terrible state, with her makeup smudged all over her face and her hair disheveled, looking like a water ghost.
She lay on the deck, coughing and spitting out several mouthfuls of river water. A servant brought her some clothes to cover her.
A group of people were discussing, "Why did it fall down suddenly?"
"That's too careless."
Aunt Zhou slowed down, raised her head and searched the crowd, her eyes fixed on Jiang Fei, "Why did you push me into the water?"
Everyone was in an uproar, and dozens of eyes were directed at Jiang Fei. Only then did they notice Pei Jing standing beside her, and they hurriedly saluted.
"Your Highness." "Greetings, Your Highness." ...
What a good move to strike first. No wonder Princess Anping suffers from this humiliation every day. How can Princess Anping's temper compete with that of Concubine Zhou?
Jiang Fei calmly straightened her sleeves. "Auntie Zhou, are you frightened silly? I was standing in the shade, at least seven or eight meters away from where you fell. Are my arms really eight meters long? How could I have pushed you into the water from such a distance?"
Aunt Zhou, wrapped in soaking wet clothes, trembled all over and complained, "There's only you and your maid here. Could it be possible that I jumped down by myself?"
"Maybe you were so anxious that you didn't walk steadily."
"Yes, yes, it's because I am a nobody and my words don't count." Aunt Zhou cried, "It's because my status is not high enough, I'm not worthy to sit at the same table with Miss Jiang. With my status, I'll just die."
Jiang Fei was getting tired of listening to this and was about to speak when Pei Jing beside her said, "Have you forgotten that there is such a person as me?"
Aunt Zhou was startled and her face turned pale.
Pei Jing said quietly, "She's too far away to push you, but I can."
As soon as these words were spoken, the whole boat fell silent.
Everyone's eyes widened, hardly able to believe what they heard.
Jiang Fei was also stunned and turned to look at Pei Jing.
He looked lazy, stroking the black jade ring on his thumb slowly, as if the shocking words just now did not come from his mouth.
Aunt Zhou was so frightened that she stammered, "Your Majesty, you must be joking..."
"Are you kidding?" Pei Jing's eyes turned cold. "Do you think I'm joking?"
The arrogance that Concubine Zhou had used to accuse Jiang Fei had long since vanished without a trace. "Your Highness, your Highness and I have never had any contact. How could your Highness possibly push you aside..."
"Do I need a reason to push you?"
Pei Jing walked forward slowly. "Do I need your consent to push someone into the water? You should jump in as soon as I ask you to. If I raise my sword, you should hit my neck."
Pei Jing's words came out lightly, frightening Aunt Zhou so much that her face turned as pale as paper in an instant. She collapsed on the deck, even her lips were trembling.
Jiang Fei looked at Pei Jing.
It feels so good and enjoyable. What’s going on?
This legendary feeling of crushing power and domineering power is even more refreshing than drinking iced sour plum soup on a hot day.
It turns out that those with power really can do whatever they want. If it was her who pushed Concubine Zhou into the water, it would be unforgivable, but if it was Pei Jing, it would be just a small matter.
Everyone looked at Aunt Zhou with the same look: You are still alive, you lucky girl.
Pei Jing leaned forward slightly in front of Aunt Zhou and said, "You're crying like a pear blossom in the rain. Do you want me to scratch your face so that you can't get married in the future?"
Jiang Fei tried to hold it back, but couldn't help herself and whispered, "She is Zhang Zheng's concubine and has been married before."
"Oh." Pei Jing stood up straight. "Then let her not get married a second time."
Everyone: “…”
To be honest, Jiang Fei thinks Pei Jing is a little cute now. How come he's so fat?
But then again, that "I am the law" look on his face just now was actually a bit handsome?
Bah! Jiang Fei, wake up! This is the number one devil in the capital!
Aunt Zhou knelt on the deck and said, "Your Majesty, please spare my life. Please spare my life..."
Pei Jing didn't even bother to raise his eyelids, and just glanced at Jiang Fei lightly.
Jiang Fei received the signal immediately. Although she didn't understand what the signal meant, she hadn't finished what she wanted to say.
"I want to report it to the police!"
When these words came out, everyone was shocked again, even Pei Jing looked at her.
Jiang Fei's clear voice echoed on the deck, "I want to report it to the authorities! Aunt Zhou has slandered me in public and destroyed my reputation. What should the law call her? I'll report it to the authorities and they will handle it impartially."
Aunt Zhou raised her head suddenly, her eyes filled with fear, "Second Miss Jiang, I was mistaken..."
"You think you can just let it go just because you made a mistake? How could that be so easy?" Jiang Fei sneered, "If the prince hadn't been here today, wouldn't I have been convicted of pushing someone into the water?"
Pei Jing looked at her steadily, not knowing what she was planning.
But she probably doesn't really want to report to the police. Let's wait and see what tricks she's going to play.
Jiang Fei said, "Let the government officials investigate. This Jinlu River isn't an uninhabited place. There are always witnesses around. If we ask more people, we'll probably find a few. Luckily, you're slandering me, not some royal relative. Otherwise, your crime would be even more serious."
Aunt Zhou's heart skipped a beat, her body shivered with cold, and sweat broke out on her head.
If a witness is found who points out that no one pushed her and she fell into the water on her own, then her crime of false accusation will be proven!
And it was not a false accusation against Jiang Rufei, but a false accusation against the royal family.
The more Aunt Zhou thought about it, the more frightened she became. Her lips trembled and she couldn't speak.
Pei Jing finally understood what that girl was planning and glanced at Jiang Fei coldly.
Jiang Fei pretended not to see it and called Jiutao: "Jiutao, go report to the police."
Jiutao nodded seriously, "Okay."
When she passed by Aunt Zhou, she suddenly pounced on her and grabbed Jiutao's skirt, "Don't, don't report it to the police, don't report it to the police!"
"Mrs. Zhou has suffered such a great crime today, how can we not report it to the authorities?" Jiang Fei said, "If we report it to the authorities, they will investigate the truth and seek justice for you."
Jiutao wanted to leave, but Aunt Zhou refused to let go, "No...you can't report it to the authorities."
Jiang Fei winked at Jiutao, who immediately and easily pulled Aunt Zhou away.
Seeing that she couldn't pull Jiutao, Aunt Zhou pounced on Jiang Fei again. This pounce touched Pei Jing's robe and was kicked away by Pei Jing.
There was a gasp from the crowd.
Aunt Zhou covered her chest and climbed up, continuing to crawl towards Jiang Fei, but this time she didn't dare to get too close.
"Miss Jiang Er, please have mercy on me."
"Strange, why would I be so kind? Didn't you just say I pushed you into the water?"
"I, I was so frightened just now that I saw it wrong..." Aunt Zhou's voice became smaller and smaller.
"Who pushed you then?"
"Yes, it was me..." Aunt Zhou sobbed, "I stepped on empty air and fell down."
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