Chapter 97 Falling into the Water
She poured herself a cup of tea and pushed it over gracefully.
Xie Wuyou looked at the cup of tea, then at Wei Feng, and felt even more bored.
She gave a perfunctory lick of her lips: "Never mind. Since Brother Wei isn't here, I'll come another day. Remember to tell him I came looking for him!"
After saying that, he didn't even bother with a polite word, got up and left.
Wei Feng remained seated, watching Xie Wuyou act as if she were the mistress of the house, and let out a cold laugh, full of contempt.
You idiot! Still dreaming?
Wei Zikai emerged from behind the screen on the side of the flower hall, his face grim and his brows furrowed in a deep knot.
"What is Xie Wulu good for?! He boasts so loudly, but where is he?! Sending his sister to parade so ostentatiously to my Marquis's mansion, does he think the Wei family hasn't lost enough face already?!"
His low voice was filled with barely suppressed anger.
Lady Wei, the wife of the Marquis, walked in supported by her maid. Upon hearing her son's words, her well-maintained face darkened.
"Useless thing!" she sneered and gave the order to her trusted servant beside her.
“Go now! Tell Xie Wulu of the Xie family! His good sister came to our door today and made a fool of herself! Everyone saw her on the street! Does she look like she's willingly announcing the engagement? If she can't do it, she should just shut up! Don't pretend to be so important here! Get out!”
The servant immediately obeyed and left.
Xie Wulu soon received the news.
He was furious, but he also knew he couldn't let Xie Wuyou get away with this any longer; he needed to kill him with one blow!
We can't let Xie Wuyou ruin my future!
In this day and age, the best way to deal with a woman is through reputation.
However, since she was his own sister, it wouldn't be good for him if her reputation was damaged, so he wouldn't go too far. He would simply help Xie Wuyou find another suitable husband.
The plan had already been thought through in Xie Wulu's mind; now all that was left was to put it into practice.
The Yongning Marquis's residence soon received a letter from Xie Wulu, saying that they should just sit back and watch the show.
"This Xie Wulu..." Wei's voice was filled with undisguised disgust, "He's rotten to the core! He can even scheme against his own sister's reputation like this, he's utterly inhuman!"
“Son, remember this, you utterly shameless and beastly wretch,” she said, looking at Wei Zikai. “Even if he manages to get things done and break off your engagement, you must never give him any important positions! If he can betray his sister for personal gain today, he can betray his master for personal gain tomorrow!”
"This kind of person is like an ungrateful snake that can never be tamed; it will turn on you at any moment!"
Wei Zikai nodded emphatically: "Mother, rest assured, I understand. Such a despicable person can only be used temporarily; he must never be entrusted with any trust!"
Now he is simply using Xie Wulu's greed to get rid of Xie Wuyou, this troublesome person.
But would you keep such a person around as a confidant?
Unless Wei Zikai's brain got caught in a door!
The next day, Xie Wuyou held the floral note in his hand, his fingertips trembling slightly.
It is Wei Zikai's own handwriting!
He said he was unfortunately out yesterday and couldn't meet with them, which he deeply regretted.
To express my apology, I have specially invited her to enjoy the spring scenery by the West Lake today.
As an engaged couple, Wei Zikai's suggestion of a picnic was perfectly acceptable.
"Brother Wei... Brother Wei really does care about me!"
Xie Wuyou's cheeks flushed with excitement as he pressed the letter tightly to his chest, as if he could feel the warmth between the lines.
She knew it! A broken engagement? It must be that idiot Xie Wulu who's behind it all!
She seemed to come alive instantly, rummaging through her drawers to find her most presentable spring dress, and carefully applying makeup with cheap rouge and powder in front of the blurry bronze mirror.
The person in the mirror had a renewed sense of longing in their eyes and brows.
She also invited her former friend, Cai Yuru, who had gone to Jinxiu Pavilion with her but lost face, and of course, Qian Sisi, but Qian Sisi declined.
Xie Wuyou didn't care. As long as she became the general's wife, these people would naturally come to curry favor with her. After all, Brother Wei was the emperor's chosen successor to Xie Zhenting!
The future is limitless!
Xie Wuyou excitedly went out the door and took Cai Yurou with him to the agreed place.
On the shores of Luoxia Lake, spring grasses are just beginning to sprout, and willow branches are budding, their reflections shimmering on the calm lake surface, creating a beautiful scene.
The agreed-upon place was deserted.
"Brother Wei may be delayed by military affairs, let's wait."
Cai Yuru seemed somewhat absent-minded, her eyes constantly darting around.
Suddenly, she pointed to the shimmering lake surface, her voice slightly tense: "Wuyou, look... there seem to be fish jumping in that lake! Shall we... shall we go to the water's edge and take a look? Maybe we can catch a few, and when Prince Wei arrives later, we can roast them and eat them, how fun!"
Xie Wuyou, who was waiting anxiously, thought it was a good idea to pass the time and nodded in agreement: "Alright."
The two walked to a boardwalk by the lake.
The lake water is clear, and you can see several small fish darting among the aquatic plants near the shore.
Xie Wuyou had just cast his fishing line when Cai Yuru beside him suddenly screamed, "Ah—! A snake! There's a snake! A huge water snake! Right at your feet!"
"What?!" Xie Wuyou was so frightened that his soul almost left his body, and his scalp tingled instantly!
She suddenly turned her head to look at her feet!
The water was calm, with only a few water plants floating on it. There was no sign of a snake.
In the blink of an eye as she turned her head!
A force slammed into her lower back!
"ah--!"
Xie Wuyou only had time to let out a short scream before he was thrown forward uncontrollably, like a kite with a broken string!
"Thump—!"
The icy lake water swallowed her up instantly!
What's even more terrifying is that she can't swim at all!
The fishy, astringent lake water rushed into my mouth and nose, and a suffocating feeling gripped my throat!
She struggled desperately, her limbs flailing wildly, but it was all in vain! It only made her sink faster!
In the chaos, she seemed to see Cai Yuru's relieved face on the shore!
I also saw a fat figure on the shore, frantically taking off his outer robe, shouting excitedly, and making a move to jump into the water!
She recognized that greasy, chubby face!
It's Zhou Quan, the notorious son of a wealthy merchant who kept more than a dozen concubines!
It's over! She realized everything! The picnic, the outing! It was all a trap!
It's Xie Wulu! It's Cai Yurou! It's even... Wei Zikai!
They're going to ruin her!
Let this disgusting man "rescue" her, have him embrace her in public while they're soaking wet, and ruin her reputation!
From then on, he was utterly disgraced and was thrown away by the Marquis's mansion like a rag!
The immense fear nearly made her faint!
She would rather drown in this cold lake!
Just as that obese figure leaped into the water.
"Splash—!"
A grayish-blue figure, like an arrow released from a bow, plunged into the water from the other side of the shore with a speed far exceeding Zhou Quan's!
Water splashes everywhere!
Once inside the water, the figure moved like a fish, making a few swift strokes and instantly closing in on Xie Wuyou, who was sinking!
A slender yet exceptionally strong arm, like an iron hoop, suddenly wrapped around Xie Wuyou's waist!
Xie Wuyou was still in shock, coughing violently, and tears mixed with the cold lake water slid down her cheeks.
Through her blurry vision, she could see the person who had saved her.
It wasn't Zhou Quan's disgusting fat face.
Instead...
Like winter!
Ru Dong is the maidservant by Xie Sangning's side who is always taciturn but not to be underestimated!
That maid who can take on ten men at once!
"Cough cough...like...like winter?"
Xie Wuyou's voice was hoarse, filled with disbelief.
She instinctively gripped Ru Dong's coat tightly, as if grasping at the last straw.
Her eyes have become clear!
What grudge could they possibly have?
Her own brother framed her, but Xie Sangning, who had always been at odds with her, managed to get someone to save her! This protected her innocence!
She saw it! She saw it clearly! The one swimming towards her was Zhou Quan! It was Zhou Quan, arranged by Xie Wulu!
A surge of hatred welled up in her heart!
It was a terrible mistake to use a woman's innocence as a pretext!
This is an attempt to kill her!
at the same time.
Under the willow trees not far from the shore.
The smugness and calculation on Xie Wulu's face froze completely the moment Ru Dong rescued Xie Wuyou!
Immediately, his expression cracked and became ferocious!
Zhou Quan scrambled ashore like a drowned rat, looking furiously at Xie Wuyou, who was bundled up tightly and half-carried, half-helped ashore by Ru Dong, and then at Xie Wulu, whose face was ashen under the willow tree, completely bewildered.
Cai Yuru was already terrified, her face pale, and she huddled to the side, trembling.
Xie Wulu stared intently at Ru Dong, a surge of anger rising to his head!
It's her again!
It's Xie Sangning again!
How could she have known?!
Why does she always seem to be haunting him and ruining his plans?!
"Thank you—Sang—Ning—!"
Xie Wulu squeezed out these three words through gritted teeth, his voice filled with resentment and venom!
His meticulously planned and seemingly flawless scheme has once again crumbled, becoming a laughing stock!
He couldn't understand it! Why would Xie Sangning help Xie Wuyou? Was she crazy?
Inside the carriage, Ru Xia was also asking this question: "Miss, why did you save Xie Wuyou? Wouldn't it have been better to let them kill each other?"
Xie Sangning took a sip of tea and said softly, "You think I'm saving Xie Wuyou? You're wrong."
"I'm sending a time bomb to Wei Zikai, this future great general. With Xie Wuyou as the mistress of the house, how good can the family be?"
Do you think she married him out of love or hatred after learning the truth?
"This idiot is good for nothing, but her ability to cause trouble is second to none. If we let her into the Yongning Marquis's mansion, we won't even need to lift a finger; she'll be able to wreak havoc on the family. If the family is in turmoil, how can she possibly have the energy to achieve anything?"
"With my father, a great general who commands respect from all directions, this Daqing is more than enough."
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