After hearing what Wei Rushu said, Shen Liyue couldn't help but murmur in her heart: "Could it be that something really happened to Xie Wanting that I don't know?"
As Shen Liyue thought about it, she cast her gaze towards Xie Wanting, her eyes filled with both curiosity and anticipation.
Xie Wanting felt Shen Liyue's gaze and blushed, but she had nothing to hide from Shen Liyue, so she said, "Oh, this is a long story."
“Then let’s make it short.” Shen Liyue said, not intending to let Xie Wanting go easily.
Xie Wanting continued, "You've all been busy preparing for the wedding these days, and Yun'er isn't often available in the palace. I was bored, and I heard that the plum blossoms in Jingshan are blooming and are so beautiful, so I wanted to go and see them."
"And then?" Shen Liyue blinked her big eyes curiously, holding her chin with both hands, waiting to continue listening with anticipation.
"Then I took Qizhi to Jingshan. Who knew that the weather there would be extremely cold and the road would be extremely slippery. The carriage we were riding in couldn't even get up there."
Xie Wanting frowned, as if she was still frightened when she recalled the scene at that time.
A trace of worry rose in Shen Liyue's heart: "What should we do then? You didn't go up later?"
Xie Wanting shook her head slightly: "Of course not, we decided to walk up the mountain. Although the journey is difficult, the scenery along the way is beautiful." As she spoke, a look of intoxication appeared on Xie Wanting's face.
Shen Liyue listened attentively, feeling the beauty and tranquility as if she were there herself.
Chen Liyue couldn't wait to ask, "What happened next? What did you see on Jingshan Mountain?"
Xie Wanting's face turned a little frustrated, because the situation that day was really embarrassing. She sighed and said helplessly, "Don't mention it. We walked halfway up the mountain and didn't even reach the top."
Upon hearing this, Shen Liyue couldn't help but ask curiously: "Why? What happened?"
Xie Wanting frowned, recalling the scene, and slowly said, "Because it had snowed two days before, the sun came out these two days, and the snow at the foot of the mountain had melted. I thought it would be the same on the mountain, but it was much colder there, and the snow hadn't melted yet. The snow on the steps turned to ice, and I accidentally stepped on empty air, instantly losing my balance and sliding down the hillside. Qizhi tried to hold me back, but I pulled her hard, and we fell down together."
"Ah?" Shen Liyue couldn't help but exclaimed when she heard this, a look of worry on her face. She imagined the thrilling scene and secretly felt lucky that the two of them were not seriously injured.
The situation at that time was extremely thrilling!
When Xie Wanting thinks back on it now, she still feels a lingering fear.
"Are you and your servant the only ones going up the mountain, with no other attendants accompanying you?" Chen Liyue asked with a worried look on her face.
Xie Wanting shook her head slightly and said, "No one else followed us up the mountain. The coachman couldn't drive to the top of the mountain, so he could only stay at the foot of the mountain to guard the carriage. As for the other servants..."
She paused for a moment, then continued, "I've always disliked having too many people around me. I find it too noisy, so I didn't bring them along. I only brought Qizhi with me."
"What happened next? How long were you trapped?" Shen Liyue asked.
Xie Wanting's expression turned a little unnatural, and a faint blush suddenly appeared on her cheeks: "Later... later I met Young Master Wei."
Her voice dropped slightly, as if she was remembering something that made her feel ashamed.
Xie Wanting then bit her lip lightly and continued, "He happened to be passing by on his way down the mountain and heard our cries for help. Without hesitation, he used his Qinggong skills to get to the bottom of the cliff and rescue us."
Having said this, Xie Wanting's face became even more red with embarrassment. She lowered her head and said nothing more.
That day, she and Qizhi fell off a cliff together. Fortunately, there was a thick layer of snow and leaves below, so they were not seriously injured. However, they looked very miserable, with their hair disheveled and clothes torn, just like two beggars.
Recalling that scene, Xie Wanting couldn't help but feel warm in her heart. That Young Master Wei not only saved their lives, but also displayed unparalleled grace and consideration.
At that moment, Xie Wanting felt as if Young Master Wei was a hero who descended from the sky and rescued them from the cliff.
"If it weren't for Young Master Wei, I'm afraid you would never see me again today!" Xie Wanting recalled the scene of that day with lingering fear, and tears welled up in her eyes.
Chen Liyue couldn't help but feel terrified when she heard her story. If Master Wei hadn't appeared in time, Xie Wanting and Qizhi might have died long ago.
Even if the servants at the foot of the mountain could arrive in time and go up the mountain to look for them, they would probably be frostbitten by the severe cold.
Seeing Xie Wanting like this, Wei Rushu felt very distressed. He hurriedly walked up to her and gently stroked her back, comforting her softly: "Okay, okay, Wanting, don't be sad, everything will be fine." Xie Wanting smiled gratefully at Wei Rushu, but there was still a hint of sadness in her eyes.
At this moment, Shen Liyue suddenly remembered something. She stared at Xie Wanting with wide eyes, a sly smile on her lips. "Oh, so as the book says, the drunkard's intention is not to drink... I'm afraid you are not..." Shen Liyue stopped mid-sentence, staring intently at Xie Wanting.
When Xie Wanting heard this, her face instantly turned red. She jumped up like a cat whose tail was stepped on, and reached out to cover Shen Liyue's mouth. "Don't talk nonsense, don't talk nonsense! It's not true!" Xie Wanting hurriedly denied it, her voice trembling, obviously very nervous.
However, it was precisely because she denied it so hastily that people felt she was a little guilty. The smile in Shen Liyue's eyes deepened. She blinked and deliberately lowered her voice and said, "Really? Then why are you so nervous? Did I guess wrong?"
Xie Wanting's face flushed even redder. She shook her head vigorously and stammered, "Of course not! Don't guess! I'm just grateful to Master Wei for saving my life, that's all."
Wei Rushu watched their interaction from the sidelines and couldn't help but find it a bit amusing. She coughed, breaking the awkward atmosphere. "Alright, alright, you two, stop messing around. Wan Ting, don't take it too seriously. Liyue just loves to joke around."
Wei Rushu patted Xie Wanting's shoulder gently, signaling her to relax.
Xie Wanting took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down.
She looked at Wei Rushu, then at Shen Liyue, and finally managed a forced smile.
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