Chapter 479 - 151 Accident_2
"My mistress was forced into it," said Hai Tang, unable to hold back, "Back when she wasn’t yet married, my mistress often went with the young master to roast and eat venison in the woods. Her temperament wasn’t as silent as after coming to Yanjing City..." She suddenly stopped talking, probably knowing what kind of reputation Xue Fangfei now had in Yanjing City, and that she couldn’t continue this way, so she said no more.
Fortunately, those in the courtyard didn’t seem too interested in Xue Fangfei’s affairs, quickly changing the topic. What Jiang Li felt grateful for was that although they lacked interest in Xue Fangfei, they didn’t seem to show any signs of disgust either. Even Situ Jiuyue, who was usually somewhat sharp-tongued, just looked indifferent.
"However, Miss Jiang the Second really knows a lot," Wen Renyao sincerely praised, "The noble ladies of Yanjing City are mostly all alike. Although beautiful, they seem dull after a while, and there are too many rules that bind them—this isn’t allowed, that isn’t allowed. Yet, Miss Jiang the Second is refreshing, and it’s admirable."
Jiang Li thought to herself that it wasn’t about being refreshing but rather that she simply had no right to refuse. She also wanted to say this wasn’t allowed, that wasn’t allowed, but when one is in need, everything must be "allowed."
The venison started to sizzle and drip oil; everyone sprinkled coarse salt on it, and in a moment, the fragrance spread instantly. Wen Renyao exclaimed, "So fragrant, so fragrant!"
Jiang Li glanced at him and said, "Young Master Wen Ren’s can be eaten now."
Wen Renyao couldn’t wait to grab a skewer, biting into it; the meat was piping hot, scalding him so he couldn’t speak. But he found the taste exceedingly delicious; it seemed to only have salt on it yet left a lingering savory flavor in his mouth. He had never tasted anything so delightful in his life.
After gulping down that piece, Wen Renyao licked his lips, and Old General Jih hastily asked, "How is it, how is it?"
"Good!" Wen Renyao said just one word, then immediately got lost in eating the rest of the venison.
Thus, the others began to catch on, knowing that the venison couldn’t be too bad, and they all started eating their portions. For a time, the courtyard was filled with their contented sounds, and even the Hidden Guards hiding amongst them couldn’t help their stomachs rumbling in unison.