The loud noise startled the people inside, and they gradually came out.
Bai Lian couldn't swim and swallowed some water. She struggled desperately to swim up, but kept sinking.
When the servants pulled her ashore, Yan Zhi was soaking wet and looked quite disheveled.
The hairpin must have fallen off due to the force of the water. Her wet, long hair clung to her body, and water droplets occasionally dripped from her cheeks, giving her porcelain-white face a broken beauty.
After splashing around in the water, Yan Zhi had exhausted a lot of energy. She sat down on the ground to rest. Perhaps because the water in the pool was too cold, or perhaps because her body was vulnerable during her period, Yan Zhi began to feel discomfort in her lower abdomen again.
Compared to Yan Zhi, Bai Lian wasn't in much better shape. She had drunk several mouthfuls of water and was now coughing incessantly. Her eyes were red and swollen, her lips were trembling, and she looked like she had suffered a great injustice. Her gaze was distant and innocent, making people feel sorry for her.
Seeing this, the steward of the Third Uncle's family quickly stepped forward to help Bai Lian up, asking worriedly, "Miss! Are you alright?"
Bai Lian shook her head weakly, gritting her teeth, "Cough... I'm fine... cough cough..."
The butler felt relieved upon hearing this, and then turned to look at Yan Zhi with a scrutinizing gaze.
Yan Zhi remained seated on the ground, her head bowed, surrounded by water stains left by her soaked dress.
As the night wind blew, Yan Zhi shivered uncontrollably.
The butler looked at Bai Lian and asked, "Miss, what happened? How did you all fall into the pond?"
Bai Lian remained silent, her head slightly bowed, tears streaming down her face.
Seeing this, the servants who were retrieving the items immediately turned their attention to Yan Zhi, their eyes fixed on her.
What a great show!
Yan Zhi remained silent for a long while before slowly raising her head. Her gaze lingered for a moment as it passed the streetlights by the pool.
Her gaze slowly fell on Bai Lian, then turned to the butler. Yan Zhi's tone was calm, with a hint of barely perceptible mockery: "Perhaps... Miss Bai Lian lost her balance and dragged me into the pool with her."
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