In Love With My Fierce Farming Wife!
Chapter 462 - 461: Hurry Up and Apologize to Her_1

Chapter 462: Chapter 461: Hurry Up and Apologize to Her_1

A few days ago, she did indeed make a green crab dish for Xue’er to eat, but she did not taste it herself!

Both crabs and shrimps, are of a cold nature. It is best to avoid them whether a woman is pregnant or in her confinement period after giving birth. Eating too much of them causes the cold to penetrate to the bones, and no amount of tonics can remedy that!

Especially this type of crab, it’s a food pregnant women should particularly avoid as it could easily cause a miscarriage!

At this moment, was it intentional or unintentional for Liu Zikang to serve this crab for everyone to taste?

Su Pan’er silently lowered her head, watching as he personally picked the biggest and most succulent crab and placed it on a plate in front of her, a cold light involuntarily flashed in her eyes!

"Pan’er! The taste of this crab is sweet and delicious. You should eat it quickly before it gets cold!"

Liu Zikang laughed heartily as he called out to her.

The scenario made Su Pan’er burst out laughing!

"It really is hard for Lord Liu, thank you!"

Her words held a brusque undertone which drew the surreptitious glances of those surrounding them.

"Oh no, not at all! I just...ah!"

Liu Zikang put on a show of intending to explain but then letting out a long sigh. He sat back down and began to peel another crab, showing a perfectly balanced expression of melancholy.

On the other side, the crowd continued to toast and drink, but their fleeting glances at Su Pan’er revealed their true feelings.

Most of the officials present in the room were here on the orders of Liu Zikang to report on the year’s events.

This was someone who had a close relationship with His Majesty in the capital city!

If one could win the favor of such a high-ranking official, it could be a significant boon to their career path!

Rapid ascension was just within reach!

Soon enough, the eyes of the crowd fell upon Qin Yi.

Qin Yi silently took a crab from the plate, meticulously snipping off its legs, removing the shell and scooping out the roe and meat. He carefully dipped it in red vinegar and placed it on a plate in front of Su Pan’er.

The whole process was smooth and unhurried, leaving Su Pan’er dumbfounded!

If he weren’t the father of the baby in her belly, Su Pan’er felt like she could have killed him then and there!

He really was a fool! Everyone was trying to sabotage him; didn’t he notice it? Instead, he was obliviously helping outsiders with their scheme!

Qin Yi felt baffled under her piercing gaze!

Unable to help himself, he glanced around, oblivious of the surrounding expressions. He then instinctively checked his outfit for anything out of ordinary, but upon finding nothing, raised an eyebrow at Su Pan’er!

Su Pan’er glared at him fiercely and pushed the plate of crab roe and meat back at him.

"I have strange cravings now, have an aversion to anything that smells fishy. If you want it, you can have it!"

"I’ve mixed it in the vinegar. It won’t taste fishy. Please have some."

Qin Yi spoke softly.

"If you keep insisting, watch out, I might hit you!"

She was fuming! Was he trying to provoke her even more by putting himself in her line of fire?

"Then try some crab roe."

Qin Yi picked up the crabmeat and took it away!

After Su Pan’er pondered for a moment, she decided the crab roe was not as cold as the crab meat. She tasted a small spoonful of it but refused to taste any more, blaming its fishy flavor.

Qin Yi quickly picked up two pieces of spicy chicken and put them in her bowl: "You should like this, give it a try."

His gentle laughter left Su Pan’er unsure whether to be frustrated or angry!

Everyone was watching the couple, their eyes sparkling but betraying no emotion.

Su Ping’er, her teeth aching from clenched frustration, put on a fake smile and asked Qin Yi, "Are you the county magistrate, the third son of the Qin family, Qin Yi, my brother-in-law?"

Qin Yi was momentarily stunned, "Yes I am Qin Yi, may I ask who you are?"

Su Ping’er revealed a light smile, "I am Pan’er’s older cousin, Su Ping’er."

Qin Yi then had a moment of realization.

"Brother-in-law, Pan’er has been a bit wild since she was little, always running around everywhere without knowing any manners. You have to teach her how to behave in society."

Su Ping’er said insincerely, "I am your aunt, listening to me is always right! Just so she doesn’t cause any troubles in the future that would embarass you, let alone affect your official career path!"

"Really? Would Pan’er really cause such troubles?"

Qin Yi was full of disbelief, "As far as I am aware, the villagers of Luoyan Village all compliment Pan’er for being prim and proper, exemplifying the mannerisms of a well-bred lady. Where do you get the idea that Pan’er lacks manners? In general, she is always polite towards individuals who are civilized unless that individual is abnormal! Such abnormal individuals naturally have to be dealt with in an abnormal manner, don’t you agree?"

Su Ping’er’s face instantly turned fiery red, she was left tongue-tied.

Su Pan’er couldn’t help but let out a smirk.

When did that crafty Qin Yi become so eloquent, scolding people without uttering a single curse word? However, his words felt so satisfying!

She returned his smile, "Only my husband truly understands me! My manners are indeed dependant on the person I’m interacting with. If it’s someone well-behaved, naturally, I’ll be polite. However, when I face something that only barks wildly and runs on all fours, I don’t have that much patience!"

Su Pan’er calmly said, all the while nonchalantly putting a piece of chicken into her mouth.

Her words infuriated Su Ping’er beyond description!

With a look of anger, she objected, "How... How can you talk to your older sister like that? Don’t you understand the concepts of respect and hierarchy? Ever since you arrived here, you have even failed to pay respects, all you’ve done is act prickly. Is this your so-called manners!"

"Pay respects?"

Su Pan’er blinked her eyes innocently, "I’ve been waiting for you to pay your respects to me! This is the government office and status is important. So, as a lady granted a fourth-rank decree by His Majesty, I have been waiting for your respect all this time! I really don’t understand when the court’s rules changed such that a fourth-rank decree lady would need to greet a commoner?"

Isn’t she saying that we should adhere to the proper ranks and status?

Su Pan’er really doesn’t understand! When did the court’s rules change?

Su Ping’er was so shocked that she remained speechless, her face going from red to pale as if she’d opened a dye shop.

Damn it!

How did she suddenly forget that she was a lady awarded a fourth-rank decree?

Seeing Su Pan’er’s assertiveness, Liu Zikang felt exceptionally pleased!

Would the seeds of his Liu Family be insulted so easily by others?

Prefect Jiang noticed Lord Liu’s smirk, which made his heart pound with fear!

Isn’t Su Pan’er Lord Liu’s biological daughter? His wife had just scolded Su Pan’er for being uncultured, wasn’t that a direct slap across Lord Liu’s face?

Thinking of this, Prefect Jiang broke out into a cold sweat.

He couldn’t resist glaring at Su Ping’er and coldly commanded, "Ping’er, what are you standing there for? Hurry up and go over there to pay respects to Mrs. Qin and apologize immediately!"

"You want me to apologize to her?"

Su Ping’er went pale with indignation.

"Just go!"

Prefect Jiang stared her down angrily, offering her no room to save face.