Chapter 618 This isn't a government office, no need for

riage for them"A young daughter-in-law sidled up to Tao Hongying, winking and suggestively proposing something.Before Tao Hongying could speak, the woman beside her was unhappy."Get over yourself! You..."Thank you, host! Oh oh, thank you, host!"

Chen Xi, ignoring his injured hand, kowtowed forcefully and then wiped away his tears before speaking.

The salt jar was originally placed on the cutting board, but somehow it ended up at the side of the stove. At that time, the pot was full of hot oil. My master insisted that I bring the salt jar over, but I said the oil was too hot and we should wait a while.

He started scolding me, saying that I was showing favoritism and didn't value him. I had no way to escape, so I supported myself with my left hand on the cooking stove and reached for the salt jar with my right.

"At that time, my whole body was lying on the vat of oil. My feet were struggling, but suddenly I was kicked, and my whole body fell into the vat. Then, my right hand went in..."

When talking about the danger and pain at that time, Chen Xi's eyes turned red again, and he choked up: "Hearing my screams, the shopkeepers rushed in, pulled me out, and the master even said I was too reckless when working.

The shopkeeper found a doctor to treat my wounds and told me to rest. The pain was so intense I passed out. When I woke up, my master was by my side. I asked him why he had tried to harm me, and he said his son could also paint and would be most suitable to work in the shop.

He also said he wasn't afraid of me telling the master and shopkeeper the truth, because I had no evidence. He would even get me fired from my menial tasks and I would be left with nothing but begging on the streets to survive...

Everyone listened with furrowed brows.

Chen Xi didn't add any embellishments, he only spoke of his own experiences, but anyone could hear that his words were truthful.

Especially Peng Chuan was so angry that his teeth were grinding.

Yesterday he also had some doubts, and specially asked Chen Xi's master Gao Peng.

Gao Peng swore an oath, even shedding tears for Chen Xi's injury as if he was reluctant to part with him. But who would have thought…

He quickly knelt down, "Master, it's all my fault for not being careful. This kind of thing happened because of me."

Jiayin glanced at Chen Xi's arm and looked unfavorably upon Pengchuan as well.

The shopkeeper is the backbone of a shop. It's outrageous that Pengchuan just stood there and watched as the shop was thrown into disarray by this master chef. He's simply incompetent.

"Get up first. We can talk about your problems later. Call Chen Xi's master over first, I have a few questions for him," Jia Yin ordered.

Peng Chuan immediately responded, turning to leave the room and saw Gao Peng peering into the kitchen. He called him over directly.

Gao Peng had barely entered the room when Jia Yin cut straight to the point: "Master Gao, before our young lady could even use Chen Xi's services, he already managed to burn himself and disable himself. Such a fool!"

"You're the head chef here, right Do you have any good candidates Recommend someone to me quickly! I need to bake treats soon, and if we delay business, none of you will get paid!"

Her words were the epitome of a spoiled little girl's tone, as if she were upset because someone had interrupted her game.

Gao Peng was overjoyed and said without hesitation, "My lady, I will not avoid relatives when selecting a capable person. I have someone in mind - my own son."

“He learned the art of making pastries from servants since he was a child, and he also enjoys painting. He is quite talented. If the Lady trusts him, I can call him over right now, at your disposal.”

Jia Yin glanced at Peng Chuan. Peng Chuan coughed dryly and then whispered, "Master Gao, isn't your son studying and waiting to redeem his contract and take the imperial examinations How did he think of coming to work in the shop"

Gao Peng quickly replied, "This child is no good. He's been studying for years and still doesn't understand anything. I was just trying to find a way out for him, and now it turns out that the county princess needs someone. Isn't that fate!"

Chen Xi, who had been bowing his head all along, could no longer bear it and cried out in a hoarse voice: "It's not a coincidence! You did it on purpose to harm me, giving your son the way!"

Gao Peng was startled and quickly rebuked him, "Xiaoxi, I'm your master after all. I've taught you for several years, you can't talk nonsense! I know you're hurt and unhappy, but who made you careless!"

"As long as you're honest and hardworking, I guarantee that I'll ask the master to keep you around in the backyard doing odd jobs. You'll always have a way out..."

Jia Yin had seen her fair share of villains since arriving in Tianwu, but she had never met someone as shameless as Gao Peng.

Intentionally harming someone to the point of near-death, climbing over others to gain power, and then pretending to be a benefactor is truly disgusting.

She also didn't want to act anymore, and asked Pengchuan, "Were you all servants of the imperial family before Was the contract of sale at the Ministry of Internal Affairs"

Peng Chuan immediately replied, "Yes, master. Our sale contracts are all at the Ministry of Internal Affairs. We are royal slaves for life. Even if we make a mistake, we will be sent back to the Ministry of Internal Affairs."

Jia Yin nodded and directly called out to Ye Shan outside, "Uncle Shan, break Gao Peng's hands so he won't be able to make pastries anymore. A villain like him probably doesn't make good pastries anyway."

"Also, Peng Zhanggui, bring all members of the Gao family back to the Ministry of Internal Affairs with my post and deal with them severely."

"Yes." Ye Shan immediately replied, stepping forward to pull Gao Peng and heading outside.

Peng Zhanggui was probably not expecting the master to handle things so decisively. He hesitated for a moment.

Gao Peng was still happily imagining his son joining the bakery, taking on new pastries, and together they would rule the bakery!

He was suddenly pulled outward, still confused. When he realized what was happening, he began to shout, "What's going on Why are you pulling me! Help! Princess, Mr. Peng, you can't do this!"

He clung to the door frame like a koala, screaming and struggling with all his might, attracting the attention of everyone in the yard who came out to watch, their faces paling with fright.

Peng Chuan, afraid that others would misunderstand their master, hurriedly said to the crowd, "Gao Peng was jealous of Chen Xi because he was favored by their master. He schemed to frame Chen Xi, causing him to burn his arm, and also wanted his young son to replace Chen Xi's position. Fortunately, their master saw through his schemes and has dealt with him now."

Everyone was surprised and couldn't believe it.

After all, Gao Peng was Chen Xi's master. Chen Xi served him diligently every day, taking good care of him. How could Gao Peng bear to strike such a vicious blow!

Gao Peng was completely panicked, but he refused to admit it, nor dared to admit it.

He defended himself vehemently, "You can't accuse me like this! I didn't do anything! Chen Xi was just careless. You have no evidence, you can't frame me like this!"

There was a young man in the courtyard. Perhaps he was close friends with Chen Xi on weekdays. He took courage and spat fiercely at Gao Peng, shouting: “Yesterday we all saw that when you heard Chen Xi was going to be the master chef, you treated him with disdain, calling him names and making fun of his looks!”

"That rotten scoundrel! Chen Xige was only a teenager and almost fried to death in the oil!"

Perhaps those around him also remembered last night's danger, and they all cursed.

"That's right, how old is Chen Xicai He's really ruthless!"

"Your son should learn a trade. He could easily come in and work as an assistant here. What have you done to Chen Xi!"

"What a scoundrel! After Chen Xi loses the use of his arm, how will he survive Your son is your son, but others aren't"

Gao Peng saw them like this, not only without any reinforcements, but also beaten and humiliated. He was furious, his eyes narrowed as if he wanted to devour them.

Ye Shan impatiently kicked him again, dragging him out like a dead dog.

Gao Peng was still indignant, struggling on the ground and shouting, "You have no evidence! You're framing me!"

"Jia Yin walked to the door and said, “I’m the master of this house. Dealing with a craftsman is my business. What evidence do you need Do you think this is a government office!”

Besides, you know in your heart whether or not you've done something wrong! If you have something to say, go to the prison in the Ministry of Internal Affairs and talk it out. Someone will explain things to you clearly.

Gao Peng was quickly dragged away, and Peng Chuan also drove everyone to go about their business.

Chen Xi knelt forward and kowtowed, weeping with gratitude to his master for intervening on his behalf.

Jiayin looked at him wiping his tears with his left hand very skillfully, and suddenly asked: "Are you left-handed"would go with you to broaden my horizons."Having said that, he pulled over Gu Li and said, "Although Gu Li is my book boy, he is also a well-read scholar. If you are convenient, could you take him to...