Chapter 171 Someone fell into the river

After watching the lantern parade on Yufeng Tower, a few people left the box and prepared to go shopping before dispersing.

Zhao Chengye promised Xu's mother that he would protect them, so he would not leave at this time. He

just followed behind and murmured in his heart.

Why did he feel that Miss Pei's attitude towards him seemed to be a lot colder all of a sudden? Obviously, she was sometimes shy and sometimes bright and generous before, but now her face was cold and her tone was a little distant.

Zhao Chengye was confused and couldn't figure out what he had done wrong. He didn't do anything in the box just now. Didn't he just chat with the young master of Chengguo Mansion for a while?

Did she feel that he had ignored her?

That's not right.

Zhao Chengye recalled that in the box, she had a very pleasant conversation with the eldest daughter of the Xu family, and it seemed that she didn't pay any attention to him. Then it was impossible for her to feel that he had ignored her.

Then why?

Zhao Chengye had a good impression of Pei Shaorong, so he was so concerned about her sudden cold attitude at this moment.

But now was not a good time to ask, so he had to suppress his inner anxiety and try his best to protect their responsibilities.

Xu Jinyu was quiet and almost made people ignore her existence.

She had been secretly observing Zhao Chengye, and then she discovered that Zhao Chengye's eyes would unconsciously fall on Pei Shaorong from time to time, with a little tenderness in his eyes, and it was obvious that he had feelings for Pei Shaorong.

Xu Jinyu couldn't help but frown.

Zhao Chengye was a strong contender for the position of crown prince, and it was very likely that he would become the crown prince and emperor of Dayong. If Pei Shaorong married him, she would definitely be the legal wife, and wouldn't she be the crown princess or the empress in the future?

Xu Muhua had such a good relationship with her, and she would definitely be able to take advantage of it!

Wouldn't it be even more difficult for her to get rid of Xu Muhua then?

Just as she was thinking about it, she was bumped by someone. If the people around her hadn't reacted quickly, she would have sprained her ankle!

"Second Miss, be careful. There are too many people here tonight, so you have to be extra careful. If you are not careful, you might get bumped into or stepped on."

Liang Ming helped Xu Jinyu up, and immediately let go after she stood firmly, reminding her.

Xu Jinyu's heart moved, he pursed his lips and smiled before saying: "I see. There are indeed too many people, I am a little scared just looking at them. If someone falls, wouldn't it be..."

"That would be very dangerous! Such an incident happened a few years ago at the Jinsha Bridge. At that time, the Jinsha River lighthouse happened to pass by. The boat was magnificent, and the bridge was crowded with people. As a result, someone accidentally fell on the stairs, and the others tripped and fell, all crushed together. The people behind began to panic, and many people were trampled to death. Many people were forced to jump into the Jinsha River, but they didn't swim up."

Xu Muhua, who was walking in front, also heard this, and asked Pei Shaorong sideways, "Is this true?"

Isn't this a stampede? There are a lot of people here tonight, so such a bad thing won't happen again, right?

Pei Shaorong nodded, "It's true that such a thing did happen. Many people died in that incident, including civilians and nobles. When the news reached the palace, the emperor was furious and punished many people. He also ordered the government to pay a lot of money. Afterwards, he asked people to carefully check the places with a lot of people during the festival, and reinforced many buildings and bridges."

It seems that the current emperor is still a monarch who loves the people.

"Then we have to be careful."

If there is a stampede, you can't escape even if you want to!

"Let's go release river lanterns later!"

Xu Jinyu suggested.

Pei Shaorong had no objection, and Xu Muhua of course nodded in agreement.

Xu Nan, a boy, didn't like these things. Soon he couldn't stand it anymore and ran to Xu Muhua and

said coquettishly: "Sister, you guys take care of my second sister. I'll play by myself. I want to find my friends." Xu Muhua refused without thinking: "How can this be? It's too dangerous for you to go alone. No!"

"Oh, big sister, no, I will let the guards in the mansion follow me, I promise I won't get rid of them! With them following me, what do I have to be afraid of! I don't want to release river lanterns, this is for girls to play with!"

Xu Muhua laughed, "Who said it's for girls to play with? I clearly saw many adult men also releasing river lanterns."

Xu Nan snorted, "That's what they do with the girls they like. I'm still young, I don't do this!"

Pei Shaorong couldn't help but smiled when she heard this, and deliberately said, "Could it be that An Nan wants to get married?"

Xu Nan blushed and jumped anxiously, "No, I don't! I'm still a child!"

"Not a child anymore, in two or three years you should be talking about marriage!"

"Sister Pei!"

Seeing her silly brother being teased to the point of smoke coming out of his head, Xu Muhua immediately put on the posture of a good sister, "Okay, Arong, why are you teasing my brother for no reason? Don't you have a brother too? Go home and make fun of your brother!"

Pei Shaorong blinked innocently, "My brother is still young."

Her brother is two years younger than A Nan.

Seeing that Xu Nan was really bored, Xu Muhua had to agree to him.

Originally, they came out to play, and if they were not having fun, it would defeat the purpose.

"Liang Ming, you follow the young master."

"Sister, no need, there are others..."

"No, either you let Liang Ming follow, or you continue to stay with us. Besides, isn't the Fifth Prince here? Do you still not trust the Fifth Prince?"

Zhao Chengye said at the right time: "Don't worry, I will protect them."

Fortunately, it is the Lantern Festival, and the rules can be put aside. Even if someone sees it, the impact will not be big.

Xu Nan was quickly convinced and took Liang Ming away happily.

Xu Muhua and others selected the river lanterns, came to the Jinsha River, found a good location, and prepared to light the lanterns.

Pei Shaorong wrote down her wish seriously and made a sincere wish. Then she squatted by the river and gently placed her lantern on the river surface, watching the lantern swaying and drifting away slowly...

"Ah! Help! Someone fell into the river!"

She was frightened by the sudden screams beside her and quickly stood up and turned around, "Who fell into the river?"

She was about to search for her friend's figure, but suddenly, she saw something in front of her. She looked closely and couldn't help but scream.

"Mu Hua!"

The figure that just flashed past her and fell into the river was Mu Hua!

"Fifth Prince, hurry up, get someone to save Mu Hua!"

Pei Shaorong was in a panic. She wanted to save people but she couldn't swim. She instinctively asked for help from the people around her and reached out to grab Zhao Chengye's hand tightly.

Zhao Chengye was of course