Chapter 24 You got off easy.
The big man was quick and soon pulled Gu Yingxue out of the water. However, due to the tearing underwater, Gu Yingxue's clothes were torn, revealing several patches of her fair skin.
Seeing the burly man's burning gaze, Gu Yingxue shielded him while scolding, "You scoundrel, don't turn around and look!"
But the big man wouldn't listen to her. Not only did he not turn around, he also brazenly stared at the area where she was exposed.
"Little sister, how are you? Are you alright?"
Seeing that it was almost time, Gu Shuyan pretended to realize something and jogged over to Gu Yingxue's side, asking with concern.
Seeing Gu Shuyan, Gu Yingxue's eyes were filled with anger, "You did it on purpose, didn't you? You pushed me into the water on purpose, didn't you?"
In her embarrassment and anger, Gu Yingxue shifted all the blame onto Gu Shuyan. Gu Shuyan looked completely innocent and said, "What are you saying, little sister? When did I push you into the water? You walk so quietly, don't you? If I hadn't just turned to the side, I would have been dragged into the water with you."
Gu Shuyan was right. If she hadn't deliberately dodged, it wouldn't have been Gu Yingxue who fell into the water.
Faced with the facts, Gu Yingxue wanted to argue, but she knew that Gu Shuyan was telling the truth and she couldn't deny it at all.
In the distance, some ladies and young women who lived near the garden, as well as some servants, heard the cries for help and rushed over.
Seeing that she was about to be exposed in such a wretched state, Gu Yingxue was so ashamed and indignant that she rolled her eyes and fainted.
Seeing her so helpless, Gu Shuyan gave her a disdainful look. Although she was unwilling, she had no choice but to instruct Mingyu and Chunyan to help her leave.
In her past life, Gu Shuyan hid away just like she does today because of the Crown Prince's appearance.
A short while later, Gu Yingxue chased after her and, using the excuse of tripping, pushed her directly into the water from the artificial hill.
At that moment, Gu Yingxue shouted for help just like her, and coincidentally, a burly man who was clearing weeds appeared in the garden and saved her.
The only difference is that Gu Shuyan is a good swimmer because she grew up in the countryside. After falling into the water, when she saw a man coming to pull her out, she swam to the side without thinking.
The big man had been instructed to tear her clothes, so as she swam forward, he chased after her. The two of them were chasing each other in the large pond, creating quite a lively scene.
Although Gu Shuyan was slightly faster in climbing ashore.
However, because onlookers came later, and some people deliberately stirred things up, rumors spread that she was having a romantic encounter with someone at the Marquis of Jinning's residence.
The rumor spread throughout the capital within half a day. From that day on, Gu Shuyan's reputation was completely ruined.
You got off easy!
Watching Gu Yingxue leave, Gu Shuyan concealed the coldness in her eyes and put on a grateful expression as she looked at the burly man.
"I am very grateful to the brave man for saving my sister today. Otherwise, she would probably be in grave danger. I just don't know your name or where you live. I will tell my parents about this and then visit you to express my gratitude another day."
Gu Shuyan spoke calmly and slowly, expressing only her gratitude to the big man.
Seeing her polite demeanor, those who came upon hearing the news had their impression of her changed somewhat.
Furthermore, given that Gu Yingxue had just been helped away, her clothes disheveled and soaking wet, and now seeing the burly man's soaked clothes, how could these people not understand?
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