Gu Qingsheng didn't dare to look up, for she was afraid that if she did, this pure and flawless master would see her ugly face as she was carrying out her conspiracy.
But he held the man tighter, holding him tightly, not letting him get close to Lin. His voice turned into tears, and he cried loudly.
"Daddy, save me! Daddy, save me! Daddy! Qing'er knows she's wrong! Daddy, save me!"
When Gu Qingsheng called out to him, Prince Duan's heart ached.
Gu Qingsheng is the only girl in the mansion and a legitimate daughter. She has been spoiled by the Prince Duan's Mansion since she was a child and has become lawless. Later, Lin was promoted to the princess, just to have someone who could take good care of Gu Qingsheng.
In this situation, Prince Duan did not hesitate at all and said anxiously to the people below:
"National Master! Save Qing'er first! Save Qing'er first!"
Lin's heart sank, and she obviously didn't have the strength to struggle.
Gu Qingsheng was stunned in the man's arms.
National Master?
What national teacher?
It can’t be…
What I know...
That national teacher...
"I'll save her later. Don't hold me so tight, or we'll both sink in the river."
"Princess."
The man's deep voice sounded in Gu Qingsheng's ears, and the elegant orchid fragrance lingered. The exhaled breath hit Gu Qingsheng's snow-white neck, causing a tingling sensation in his heart.
This voice, as intoxicating as ten-year-old wine, further confirmed the truthfulness of Prince Duan's words.
Gu Qingsheng raised his head numbly and mechanically, and met a pair of eyes as bright as the stars in the night sky.
Those eyes are like ten years of strong liquor, making people unable to help but indulge in them.
There are some water droplets on the long and curled eyelashes, and every time they flutter, they look like a flying butterfly.
His eyes were dazzling and his skin was white, but it only made his thin and crimson lips stand out more. When he saw the man for the first time, there seemed to be a "ding-ling" sound of a bell in his ears, and his heart trembled.
That gentleness even made Gu Qingsheng forget to breathe.
The clear water in spring bids farewell to the cold winter, but your love is so sad that I cannot see you off.
This is a poem widely circulated in Jin and Chu.
The person who receives such high praise and admiration is the man who is holding her waist steadily at this moment and can see her little thoughts clearly.
The National Master of Jin and Chu!
Xu Qingyi!
"Master...Master..."
Gu Qingsheng smiled at Xu Qingyi embarrassedly, showing his white teeth, and then his eyelids rolled up.
She pretended to be faint.
She really couldn't stay awake to face this kind of atmosphere.
Gu Qingsheng's ability to pretend to be unconscious was really poor. Xu Qingyi shook his head and sighed, then put her head on his shoulder and carried Gu Qingsheng ashore.
Only then did he slowly go back and rescue Lin who was almost sinking to the bottom.
Prince Duan breathed a sigh of relief only after both of them were rescued to shore.
"First, carry the two men to the front yard and find a doctor."
"You, and you, I have something to ask you."
He spoke to Bai Lu and the little maid who was with Lin.
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After arriving at the front yard and settling the two of them down, Xu Qingyi shook off the water on his robe and said to Prince Duan:
"Since both of you are safe and sound, I will take my leave..."
Goodbye?
Gu Qingsheng was alert in her heart. She had not forgotten the purpose of her visit, which was to attend the prayer meeting.
Xu Qingyi's personal presence this time also confirmed the importance that the Emperor and Empress attached to this year's prayer meeting.
Lin was really choked by the water, but Gu Qingsheng heard everything that happened outside clearly.
Her hand moved slowly, gently tugging at Bai Lu's sleeve.
Bai Lu's eyes were still red, but when she lowered her head, she saw Gu Qingsheng's slightly narrowed and sharp eyes.
Weiwei mouthed a few words to her, and Bai Lu's heart skipped a beat.
Before Gu Qingsheng jumped into the water, he had already hinted to Bai Lu. Now that these silent words came out, everything that should be done next became clear.
Bai Lu pursed her lips, and suddenly started crying, hugging Gu Qingsheng who was lying on the couch.
"Princess! Princess, you are so stupid! You have such an idea! How could the prince not agree?"
As soon as these words were spoken, all eyes turned to him. Xu Qingyi glanced at the little girl on the couch and understood a little.
It seems that he wants to keep me here.
"What's on her mind? What's she planning?"
Because of Gu Qingsheng's threats many times, Prince Duan loved Gu Qingsheng, but he couldn't help but feel disappointed in him. Hearing Bai Lu say this, his heart was in turmoil again.
Bai Lu wiped her tears and said to Prince Duan
"The princess woke up today and burst into tears, saying that she felt like everything she had done was a nightmare, and she felt extremely guilty for hurting the prince so much!"
"It just so happens that there's a blessing ceremony the day after tomorrow. After much deliberation, she decided to go with the Empress to Luofo Temple to ask for a protective amulet for Prince Duan, which would also make up for the princess's shame!"
"The princess also said that the country is in turmoil right now. As the Princess Changle of Jinchu, if I don't go along to pray, I'm afraid it will displease the Emperor and Empress, and will also cause the prince to suffer criticism. So I thought of asking the prince to allow the young lady to attend the prayer meeting the day after tomorrow!"
After she finished speaking, she kowtowed three times on the ground.
Gu Qingsheng curled the corners of her lips slightly. Bai Lu was the person she trusted the most. She was smart, decisive, and quick-witted. She was carefully selected by her mother before she died.
After marrying Chu Zhiyao, thanks to Bai Lu's tricks, Luo Zhaozhao was left with no choice. Even if she didn't have children, she could still firmly sit on the position of general's wife.
After hearing these words, Prince Duan felt mixed emotions.
His daughter has always been arrogant and never bows to anyone. Now that she has said these words, how can he not be moved?
"Did the princess really say that?"
"Absolutely true! Your Majesty!"
Bai Lu's tears fell as if she was crying for her life. Xu Qingyi chuckled in his heart and found it very interesting.
"It's hard for the princess to be so filial."
He nodded and said to Prince Duan
"Since the princess wants to go, then let's go together. The queen was still talking about Princess Changle a few times before I came. She must be missing her too."
This consolation made Prince Duan's frown relax. He sighed, his eyes full of relief, and said to the Imperial Master Ji Li:
"That's fine. I'll leave my daughter to the care of the Imperial Master."
"Your Highness is very kind."
Xu Qingyi nodded.
After getting the promise, Bai Lu finally breathed a sigh of relief, but she saw Prince Duan suddenly frowned and looked at Bai Lu.
"If that's the case, why did she and the princess fall into the water together on the bridge? What happened in between?"
Before Bai Lu could say anything, the maidservant beside Lin could no longer sit still and knelt down to kowtow.
"I fell into the water! Report to the prince! Yes! It was the young lady who kicked the princess into the water! And then she jumped in herself!"
"Young lady, what else is this! The princess is just pretending to be nice, but she's not her biological mother! She only calls her that to please the prince..."
"You're talking nonsense!"
Bai Lu shouted angrily, staring at the water with bloodshot eyes.
"It was the princess who provoked me first!"
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