Chapter 105
Chapter 105: Falling Into the Water
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
Unconsciously, Jian Peihuan found that the boat she and Liu Xin were in was gradually drifting towards the middle of the moat.
...At first, Liu Xin didn’t notice anything wrong. But as the speed increased, she became somewhat puzzled. “Sister Jiang, is our boat rowing too fast?”
“Mm.”
Hearing Liu Xin’s question, Jiang Peihuan nodded.
Their boat had been rowed by the people on the other boats. At first, Jiang Peihuan hadn’t paid much attention, but by the time she realized it, their boat was already in the middle of the river.
This meant that even if they wanted to row back, it would take some time.
“Xin Er, can you swim?”
“I can’t.”
Upon hearing Jiang Peihuan’s question, Liu Xin shook her head.
Although Liu Xin did not know what the problem was, she was more sensitive. Seeing that Jiang Peihuan’s looked concerned, she asked in a soft voice,” Sister Jiang, is there a problem?”
Jiang Peihuan briefly explained what had happened earlier and continued, “I don’t know the purpose of them bringing our boat to the middle, but don’t worry, I will protect you.”
Although she had never learned how to float in this lifetime, Jiang Peihuan had carefully learned it in her previous life.
If both of them fell into the water, Jiang Peihuan believed she could save Liu Xin.
Just as Liu Xin was about to speak, she saw a boat approaching them.
Jiang Peihuan was sitting with her back to the boat, but when she noticed Liu Xin’s expression, she instinctively turned around.
In the distance, a boat was approaching with several people on board, and the most obvious person among them was Xiao Junhao.
Seeing him, Jiang Peihuan’s eyes immediately darkened.
Jiang Peihuan thought that Liu Xin was implicated in this incident because of her, but what she didn’t know was that at this moment, Xiao Junhao’s gaze fell on Liu Xin.
Looking at Pei Wu, he said in a calm voice, “Is that Liu family’s only legitimate daughter?”
“Your highness, that is Liu Xin. She is indeed the only daughter of the Liu family.”
Before Pei Wu could speak, Yan Xin interjected.
Xiao Junhao didn’t say anything further. Instead, he stared blankly at the figure ahead.
Although funds were being raised by the officials for the refurbishment of the palace, there was still a long way to go. That’s why Xiao Junhao turned his attention to the Liu family, as they were the wealthiest merchants in Qi Kingdom.
That’s how today’s outing came about. Xiao Junhao’s original plan was just to establish a connection with Liu Xin, but now he had changed his mind.
Looking at Pei Wu, he spoke in a low voice, “Find a way to capsize that boat. 1 will save… Liu Xin. You make sure to save Jiang Peihuan.”
“Yes, Your Highness.”
Upon hearing Xiao Junhao’s words, Pei Wu immediately turned and left.
Lin Mengyao stood beside Xiao Junhao and listened to his instructions. She had a complicated expression in her eyes.
Just when she managed to dispel Xiao Junhao’s thoughts about Jiang Peihuan, now there was Liu Xin. However, considering that the Liu family was just a merchant, even if Xiao Junhao really accepted Liu Xin, it wouldn’t affect her position. Lin Mengyao felt relieved.
Watching Pei Wu carry out the orders, Lin Mengyao couldn’t help but speak to Xiao Junhao, “Your Highness, Jiang family’s third lady is also from the Liu family. Just by saving Liu Xin, it’s unlikely that the Liu family will easily send Liu Xin into the royal palace.”
“What do you suggest then?”
Meeting Xiao Junhao’s gaze, Lin Mengyao stood on tiptoe, lowered her voice, and whispered a few words in his ear.
Upon hearing Lin Mengyao’s words, Xiao Junhao’s eyes revealed a hint of complexity.
Yan Xin, who was standing by, tightly clenched her fists when she saw this scene. A trace of jealousy flashed through her eyes, but no one noticed.
On the small boat.
Liu Xin looked at the figure behind Jiang Peihuan and said with an unpleasant expression, “Sister Jiang, someone is coming.”
Jiang Peihuan turned around and saw two boats approaching them.
Frowning, Jiang Peihuan reached out and paddled the water a couple of times, intending to avoid the boats behind them. However, two more boats emerged from the left side, leaving her with no choice.
“Sister Jiang, they’re coming. What should we do?”
Seeing the approaching boats, Liu Xin became somewhat flustered. Jiang Peihuan reached out and immediately pulled out the whip from her waist.
Seeing several boats approaching, Jiang Peihuan raised the black whip in her hand and spoke coldly, “Don’t come any closer, or don’t blame me for being impolite.”
The men on the boats saw the black whip in Jiang Peihuan’s hand, and a few traces of fear appeared in their eyes. But thinking of the orders from above, they continued forward without hesitation.
With a hint of coldness in her eyes, Jiang Peihuan flicked her wrist, and the whip in her hand directly struck the nearest person.
That person instantly fell into the water.
“Xin Er, hold on tight!”
“Alright.”
Upon hearing Jiang Peihuan’s words, Liu Xin held onto the sides of the boat with both hands. Seeing her stabilize, Jiang Peihuan stood up.
Despite the boat rocking heavily, it didn’t hinder Jiang Peihuan’s movements. In no time, all the people from the two boats had fallen into the water.
However, at that moment, another boat came crashing towards them.
“Sister Jiang, be careful!”
Seeing this scene, Liu Xin quickly spoke up. Jiang Peihuan was standing, and as the boat collided, she lost her balance and fell into the water.
“Sister Jiang?”
Seeing Jiang Peihuan falling into the water, Liu Xin instinctively reached out her hand to grab her, but in doing so, she also fell into the water.
“Your Highness, you can go now.”
On the boat, Pei Wu watched as Liu Xin fell into the water, then turned to Xiao Junhao and said.
“Mm.”
Xiao Junhao nodded and turned to walk to the deck.
However, just as he was about to enter the water, he saw two familiar figures jump into the water.
The ones jumping into the water were none other than Xiao Nanye and Jiang Changbo, who happened to be passing by.
Upon hearing Liu Xin’s voice as she fell into the water, Jiang Peihuan instinctively tried to swim towards her but found someone swiftly swimming towards her.
When Jiang Peihuan saw Xiao Nanye, her eyes were filled with surprised, and Xiao Nanye also looked surprised seeing Jiang Peihuan swimming freely in the water. After all, not long ago, he had saved her from the river, and at that time, he was certain that Jiang Peihuan couldn’t swim.
At this time, Jiang Peihuan had already surfaced. Seeing this, Xiao Nanye quickly swam to her side.
Jiang Peihuan didn’t have time to think about Xiao Nanye; she instinctively searched for Liu Xin and saw that Jiang Changbai had already carried Liu Xin to the shore. Only then did she breathe a sigh of relief.
“Xin Er, are you okay?”
Looking at Liu Xin, who coughed out some river water, Jiang Peihuan asked worriedly.
Upon hearing Jiang Peihuan’s voice, Liu Xin shook her head, “Jiang… cough cough…”
As soon as she spoke, she erupted into severe coughing.
“Don’t talk for now. Let’s discuss everything when we get back.”
Jiang Changbai, seeing Liu Xin’s face flushed from coughing, interrupted her softly..