Chapter 83 Falling into the Water
Due to his personality, Xu Qingxing's question was direct but not malicious.
Sun Zhiye's lips were slightly frozen in a gentle smile, and the warmth in his eyes seemed to be dissipated by the cold wind that squeezed in through the window. After a moment, he said in a natural manner, "The word 'meddling in other people's business' insults Qingxing's efforts to speak up for me."
"Qingxing, I know you truly regard me as a friend."
"I hope you will share any ill-intentioned speculation and accusations."
"Qingxing, we are close friends, aren't we?"
Outside the pavilion in the center of the lake, the biting cold wind wrapped around the snow particles, passed through the frozen lake, and danced in the air, forming icy whirlwinds that rushed into the pavilion, bringing a biting chill.
Charcoal basin, sparks jumping.
Xu Qingxing shivered from the cold and quickly closed the window.
"Brother Sun, have you also discovered that Lu Yao and Xie Yan have ulterior motives?"
Sun Zhiye: …
In many cases, there is no need to trace the root cause.
When both parties know each other clearly, silence is better than words.
The emphasis of a plum blossom viewing banquet is on the plum blossoms.
After the banquet was over, the guests left the Lakeside Pavilion in an orderly manner, walking in groups of three or four towards Merlin.
The embroidered carpet along the waterside corridor was covered with a thin layer of snow and ice crystals, which made a crunching sound when people stepped on it and was also a bit slippery.
The wife of the county magistrate wanted to take care of Lu Mingchao, but as the host of the plum blossom viewing banquet, she also had to consider the overall situation and walk among the female relatives to greet them warmly, so she had no time to pay attention to Lu Mingchao all the time.
Appreciating plum blossoms in the snow is indeed a great and elegant thing to do in winter.
Walking in the snow to look for plum blossoms, snowflakes dot the branches, the red and white colors complement each other, it feels like being in a fairyland.
She is the most beautiful girl in the world, with jade-like bones and skin that is pure and untainted by dust.
Lu Mingchao also admitted that the beautiful scenery before his eyes was enough to become a moment that would be imprinted in his life.
However, when the howling northwest wind blew the snow particles and kept blowing on her face, it was like being slapped in the face by someone, and occasionally it felt like being stabbed by a knife.
The whole face was blown dry, tight and red.
Lu Mingchao only walked around in the plum grove for a while before he shivered with cold. Gazing far into the distance, the plum grove stretched as far as the eye could see.
So she gathered her cloak and decided to find a sheltered corner to wait quietly for the plum blossom viewing banquet to end.
The pavilion next to the waterside corridor is a very good place.
When Lu Mingchao walked to the lake, he suddenly felt a strong gust of wind coming from behind. He felt alarmed, but it was too late to dodge.
The moment the person behind her bumped into her, Lu Mingchao decisively decided to pull a back cushion.
Two figures fell heavily onto the ice-covered snow-covered lake.
Lu Mingchao could clearly hear the sound of ice breaking and a slight crackling sound.
Immediately afterwards, spider-web-like dense cracks appeared on the surface of the lake, spreading rapidly and wantonly.
The people beside him shouted for help in fear, while waving their hands wildly, trying to grab the ice that had not yet broken. However, this struggle was of no avail, and instead made the ice break faster, making the situation more critical.
Under the ice, Lu Mingchao kicked the opponent, then took out a stone from the potted plants for viewing in the space supermarket and smashed it hard on the opponent's head.
She is the kind of person who will take revenge on the spot if she has a grudge.
Just as Lu Mingchao was thinking about whether to free fall and hide in the space supermarket or try to save himself using the methods he had learned, someone in Merlin finally noticed the movement on the lake and shouted to call for help.
The cloak was soaked with water and became extremely heavy.
It was like a stone was tied to her body, dragging her down.
After taking a few gulps of ice water, Lu Mingchao was rescued to shore by Xie Yan who came upon hearing the noise.
Xie Yan patted Lu Mingchao's back, and mouthfuls of lake water were spat out.
When the wind blew, Lu Mingchao felt cold to the bone.
"Ah Yan, she pushed me."
Xie Yan's ink-black eyes revealed a bone-chilling chill as he looked at the unconscious figure beside him, whose life or death was unknown.
The county magistrate's wife hurried over after hearing the news, only to feel overwhelmed for a moment.
"Madam County Magistrate, I would like to take my wife to change clothes first, but I don't know where is convenient." Xie Yan held Lu Mingchao in his arms, and his voice was colder than the wind.
The county magistrate's wife hurriedly said, "As it should be, as it should be."
"Chun Xing, take the guests to Ziwei Courtyard."
Ziwei Courtyard.
Lu Mingchao changed into the clothes that the county magistrate's wife had arranged for someone to send her, and let Xie Yan wipe her hair.
In the room, the charcoal brazier was burning brightly.
"A Yan." Lu Mingchao raised his head and gently grasped Xie Yan's wrist.
She could feel that Xie Yan was trembling.
"Ah Yan, I can save myself."
Xie Yan spoke each word with a fierce aura that could not be hidden. "That man deserves to die."
"It really deserves to die." Lu Mingchao had no bad intentions.
"Ayan, I smashed her underwater."
Xie Yan's icy expression did not relax at all. "Ming Dynasty, when you fall into danger, the most urgent thing is to save yourself, not to seek revenge."
No one knew the fear he felt when he saw the familiar cloak slowly sinking into the lake.
Lu Mingchao wanted to say a few words to comfort Xie Yan when there was a knock on the door.
Chun Xing held a tray with a white porcelain bowl on it emitting steam.
"Thank you, Madam. This is the cold-dispelling soup you ordered me to make."
"The doctor is ready. Madam Xie can tell me anytime if you need anything."
Xie Yan stood up and took the medicine.
"Excuse me, Miss Chunxing, who pushed me into the lake? How is my situation now?" Lu Mingchao simply tied up his long hair and asked curiously.
Chun Xing lowered her head and said, "It's my cousin who lives in the Sun Mansion, Miss Qu Ying, and she calls Madam Sun Aunt."
"After the doctor's treatment, Miss Qu's life is not in danger, but she was hit on the head underwater and is still unconscious."
"If it's okay, Madam Xie, you can go to the flower hall."
There must be a conclusion to the matter of falling into the water.
Mrs. Xie is still awake, so the initiative is in her hands.
Chun Xing stopped at the right time.
Lu Mingchao nodded and said, "Thank you Miss Chunxing for your advice."
Lu Mingchao drank a few sips of cold-repelling soup, wrapped himself in a thick cloak, and went to the flower hall with Xie Yan under the guidance of Chun Xing.
I caught a glimpse of Xie Yan from the corner of my eye. Xie Yan looked like a bloody sword drawn from its sheath, with the sheath nowhere to be found.
The huge flower hall was filled with people.
"Chao Chao." Lu Yao looked concerned.
Lu Mingchao raised the corners of his mouth slightly, his eyes smiling, but his face was too pale after falling into the water, which made the smile look a little more fragile and sad.
"I'm sorry to cause trouble to the county magistrate's wife."
The county magistrate's wife tried her best to maintain a smile and asked, "Are you feeling unwell?"
It was a wonderful plum blossom viewing party, but it ended up being an accident, which was really unpleasant.
"Thank you for your concern. Maybe I am in good health." Lu Mingchao said politely.
The county magistrate's wife agreed with this deeply.
The daughter of a noble family, she was brought up according to the standards of a rich and powerful lady, and she had been taking care of her body with the best prescriptions since she was a child.
Although it looks fragile, it is actually very healthy.
How can this not be considered God’s will?]