Le Zhao clicked his tongue and said, "I didn’t expect Miss Shen’s skills to be so impressive!"
Recalling the first time he met Shen Qinglan on the mountain, Duan Yunfei couldn’t help but smile.
It was the first time he had seen someone hunt like that, and it was amazing she could think of it.
Pei Lian wanted to say something more, but County Magistrate Pei said coldly, "Did you offend Miss Shen just now?"
Duan Yunfei’s chilly gaze earlier had gone unnoticed by Pei Lian, but County Magistrate Pei had seen it clearly.
If this matter didn’t satisfy Duan Yunfei, he likely wouldn’t let it go easily.
"Miss Shen?" Pei Lian was puzzled, "Which Miss Shen?"
County Magistrate Pei pointed in the direction where Shen Qinglan and her group were located.
"Father, do you know those village girls?" Pei Lian almost blurted out instinctively.
"County Magistrate Pei, your daughter is indeed bold," Le Zhao said with a half-smile, "calling the Duan family’s future Young Madam a village girl."
Although Shen Qinglan was indeed from the countryside, calling her a village girl was inappropriate!
"The, the future Young Madam!"
At this, not only Pei Lian but also County Magistrate Pei and Master Liu were dumbfounded.
The two little maids beside them were also in a daze, not understanding what everyone was discussing.
Xuan Ying snorted coldly, crossed his arms, and said, "Daring to insult our future Young Madam, Miss Pei is quite bold!"
"Misunderstanding, it’s all a misunderstanding!" County Magistrate Pei forced a smile that looked more like a grimace, "My daughter is ignorant, I beg the Young Master not to take offense!"
After County Magistrate Pei finished speaking, he turned to Pei Lian, "Hurry and apologize to Miss Shen!"
Pei Lian’s face turned pale, but she gritted her teeth and didn’t move.
She knew well enough what kind of family Yongning Manor was, but... why that village girl?
What did Duan Yunfei see in her?
To overlook a girl as beautiful as her and choose a village girl who queued for a bit of silver coin and grain!
County Magistrate Pei’s voice deepened further.
In the future, he would still need the assistance of Yongning Manor in everything. If he offended them because of his daughter, it would be a huge loss!
The two little maids were frightened to see County Magistrate Pei speak to Pei Lian in this tone for the first time.
Pei Lian gritted her teeth secretly. Although she was arrogant and dominant, she wasn’t stupid. She knew her father would depend on Yongning Manor in the future. If she didn’t apologize and Duan Yunfei held a grudge, not only she but her father would also be in trouble.
At worst, they’d lose the support of Yongning Manor, and at best, she might even lose her status as the County Magistrate’s daughter.
Understanding this, despite feeling very wronged, she reluctantly stood up.
Seeing her leave the tent and walk towards Shen Qinglan, the two little maids were stunned.
Pei Lian had never been so agreeable before!
After realizing what was happening, they hurriedly chased after her.
Meanwhile, noticing the commotion around Shen Qinglan’s side, Shen Qingzhu and the others were asking about it anxiously.
Seeing that they were all fine, they were relieved.
"Qinglan, the County Magistrate’s daughter is coming!" Shen Qingju was a bit frightened.
Though she was fierce, after all, she was still a girl, and she was afraid Pei Lian would cause trouble.
After all, with her high status, it would be effortless for her to get rid of them.
Just as the Shen family was filled with worry, they heard Pei Lian say to Shen Qinghe, "Sorry, for bumping into you earlier on purpose." Follow current novels on NovelHub(.)net
The Shen family was startled, and Shen Qinghe instinctively shrank behind Shen Qingfeng.
Shen Qinglan raised an eyebrow, "Miss Pei, your tone doesn’t seem like you’re here to apologize."
Pei Lian glared, but in the end, she took several deep breaths and forced a smile, "Miss Shen, I’m sorry for bumping into you just now!"