years old and then end my life, then this whole journey would have been for nothing. 。He laughed, “So you see, we have the same goals, responsibilities, and obligations. So who is superior really doe...High mountains and vast rivers, the night is dark and moonless

Ye Chu and Sui Xi were grabbed from behind by the collar, half their bodies dangling over the edge of the bank. 。They were carrying their drivers, tall and burly men with great strength and thick skin. 。When getting off the carriage, Ye Chu'er grabbed a stone from the ground and smashed it against his head with all her might, but she only managed to break some skin, not even drawing blood. 。This only angered the other person further, who grabbed her and dragged her to the riverbank like a chick. 。The coachman said, “I never dreamed in my life that one day I could catch Miss Five in my hands. This delicate and tender flesh is much more comfortable to hold than an old woman.” 。It's a pity that Laozi is in a hurry and has no time to play around with you. If I had time, I would definitely taste what Miss Five is like. 。He sighed with regret, then said again, “See this big river! The water flows so fast, if a person falls in, they'll be gone in the blink of an eye. No one will be able to find Miss Five. After some time, you drift and wash ashore somewhere, people will have forgotten all about it. Even if you're recognized, you can only say that you accidentally fell in and have nothing to do with anyone else.” 。Miss Wu, I still say the same thing. If you want to blame someone, blame me not. I am just a knife; the person who wields the knife is the true murderer. 。

If you become a ghost and want revenge, go find her. Don't come looking for me.

"Who are you talking about Which mistress of the Ye Residence"The coachman laughed, "Could it be anyone else Miss Er! Since you're about to die anyway, I'm not afraid to tell you the truth." 。If you have grievances, there are those responsible. Miss Wu, if you can't swallow this injustice, after you become a ghost, seek revenge from the Second Miss. 。She hates all of you, her elder and younger siblings. But she can't afford to mess with anyone else, so she just has to pick on a weakling. 。Miss Five is just such a soft touch, and today I happen to have the opportunity. 。Just say you're unlucky! You can't blame anyone else. 。Okay, Fifth Miss, I've said what I needed to say. Just go on your way! In your next life, be born into a good family and live well. 。After saying this, the man suddenly let go of his hand. Ye Chu Lian and Xixi followed, not even having time to cry out before they both fell into the river. Even the sound of them hitting the water was blended together as one. 。The coachman stood by the bank for a while, watching Ye Chu Lian struggle incessantly before finally sinking to the bottom. He was swept downstream, and only then did he feel relieved and return to his carriage. 。This time his car sped faster, because now he was escaping. As long as he got away from Lin'an city, he would be safe. 。The weather isn't cold this season, but it's not cool enough to go swimming yet either. 。After Ye Chu fell into the water, she thought of many ways to save herself, such as swimming. 。But unfortunately, she couldn't swim. The flailing didn't help her at all; instead, it made her sink faster. 。For example, holding your breath to make yourself float. But unfortunately, it seems like she's gained some weight recently or something, because no matter how hard she tries to hold her breath, she just keeps sinking. 。...and it sank very quickly, water got into my ears and nose... 。She was scared and wanted to grasp something in her hand, wanting to see if Suixi was around. 。Unfortunately, he waved his arms several times but couldn't find anything to grab onto. He also had no idea where his companion was swept away to, it seemed like they lost each other when they fell into the water. 。She gradually lost hope. She knew exactly what this river was like. A few years ago, she heard that her fourth sister had fallen into this river once and was saved by the Sixth Prince. If it weren't for the Sixth Prince that time, I'm afraid her fourth sister would have drowned long ago. 。It's a pity that no one could save her. Let alone she, a lowly daughter, with no one willing to protect her like those young masters. Even if there were, who at this late hour would have expected her to be taken out of Lin'an City Those soldiers guarding the city, weren't you told it was Ye's carriage that just drove through If someone had asked a few more questions back then, how wonderful it would have been! If she had reacted and cried for help at the time, how wonderful it would have been! Ye Chulian's mind wandered, thinking wildly until her consciousness became hazy. The thoughts she had were not as clear as before. 。Not only is it unclear, but it's also somewhat chaotic. 。For example, she was thinking about how many opportunities for self-rescue she had before, but suddenly fragmented scenes from her childhood popped up. 。There are fathers who disapprove of their own appearance, mothers who cry in hiding, second wives who pull at their mother's hair and berate them day and night, and even the red-painted woman pointing at her nose and saying, "You are a bastard born from a bitch." 。In the past, scenes played out one after another, memories were never so clear. I even remembered starting to wear a veil when I was six years old, imitating the fourth sister's manner in the house, living the life of a legitimate daughter. 。She knew she might be near the end, that this was what it felt like to be dying. She realized that before death comes, people tend to think back on their past. 。But what can be done about it Those things were never resolved while we were alive. Those so-called family members, we didn't even get along properly when we were living. 。Now that she's about to die, what use is there in reminiscing Night Chulan began to sink. She struggled to open her eyes, desperately wanting to see where Sui Xi was. 。That girl has been with her since she was young, and they grew up together like sisters. She had originally planned that when times were better, she would give the girl some extra silver each month and teach her how to make wine, so she could learn a trade. 。This way, after getting married, one can avoid being wronged by their in-laws. 。It's a pity there will be no future, she implicated Sui Xi, causing Sui Xi to die with her at such a young age. 。If there were a next life, she would be willing to serve as his maid, repaying the debt of this life. 。The fourth sister said that cause and effect cycle, only when cause and effect are settled, can one truly attain blessings. 。She wanted fortune, she wanted a life that was calm and peaceful from birth to death. 。Her eyes wouldn't open, and her mouth was full of water. Ye Chu Lian felt like if she took in any more, her stomach would burst. 。It turns out drowning is so painful, Ye Lianmian was too ruthless, she wouldn't let her go even as a ghost! In a daze, it seemed like her body was floating up, or maybe someone was pulling on her arm 。The moment her ears broke the water's surface, she heard someone calling out to her: "Miss Wu! Ye Chu Lian!" This was a male voice, somewhat familiar, but her mind was muddled and she couldn't remember who it belonged to. 。I wanted to open my eyes, but they felt heavy and achy, I couldn't muster any strength. 。So I could only open my mouth, hoping the person would see it. 。Then that person saw her, and said to her, "It's good that you're awake, it's okay, I'll take you ashore." 。She started moving again in the water, this time being carried. She moved very quickly, her head always held upwards so that she didn't touch the water and no more water went into her mouth. 。This feeling is so much better than before, Ye Chu'er almost cried. 。It's truly wonderful to have escaped unharmed. Those futures she had helplessly abandoned now had the opportunity to continue... but what about her own She strained to open her eyes, and finally managed to do so, only to find herself on the shore. 。She immediately saw a child, about five or six years old, squatting on the bank, waving at her. "Come here and give me your hand, I'll pull you up!" 。"

Night Chu Lian was very helpless, and thought to herself, how could such a young child possibly have the strength to pull me ashore 。I've been soaking in the water for so long that my body is swollen and I've even swallowed a lot of water. I don't even know how much heavier I am now. If I hadn't made it to shore, and you ended up in the water too, then I would be truly guilty. 。Besides, I have no strength at the moment. How could I reach out to you Fortunately, the person who pulled her from the water seemed to understand her current state and didn't require any reaction from her. They simply lifted her up and carried her to the child, gently setting her down before leaping back into the water with a splash, just as the moon emerged from behind the clouds. 。Ye Chu Lian just saw a piece of white cloth float past her eyes. The water droplets on the white cloth fell onto her face, cold and refreshing. 。The man in white landed, kneeling on one knee beside her, a chill radiating from him as he softly said to her, "Don't be afraid, it's alright." 。Then, with two fingers of his right hand, he lightly tapped a point on her abdomen. 。Ye Chu Lian immediately felt like her stomach was churning. The water she just drank surged upwards, and with a gasp, she vomited. 。The little boy was very happy and watched her spit out the water, saying: "It's good that you spat it out. When I was little, I heard that if someone who drowns spits out all the water, they will be fine, for sure they will live." 。Sister, spit out some more. It'll be better once you've spit it all up. 。"

Ye Chu Lian also knew that she was definitely going to live. She was a little excited for a moment, her nose felt sour, and she started crying directly>>> 。Then the man in white said, “Don’t cry. First, check if anything is wrong with you and tell me what happened.” 。" He spoke as he draped a dry outer garment over her shoulders, then brushed the wet hair from her face. “Ye Chu Lian, why are you out here at this hour And how did you end up in the river” Ye Chu Lian finally saw who it was and finally understood why the voice sounded so familiar 。This is a painting of Quan Qing, the Fourth Prince. It's someone she longs for in her heart, but constantly tells herself not to think about. 。He had once kidnapped her, and today he saved her life. How could she possibly repay this debt To offer herself to him didn't seem like a suitable repayment, did it Her mind was in turmoil, her head pounding, and her consciousness began to fade. Fragments of memory, jumbled and chaotic, resurfaced... 。

Quan Qing didn't rush, he just stared at her, staring until he noticed Ye Chu Lian was acting strange. Then he reached out and pressed hard on both sides of her forehead before saying: "Are you alright Do you know who I am"

Ye Chu Lian jolted awake, only then realizing she had been as confused as she was when underwater just now

But luckily, this shock also sobered her completely. She grabbed Quan Qinghua's hand and hurriedly said: "Fourth Prince, did you see my maid Sui Xi when you saved me Besides me, was there anyone else in the river"t this silent "silver note" from Ye Chu Lian meant. 。He glanced at Xiao Shi, then at Old Madam Xiao, silently lowered his head, indicating that he would not interfere in this matter. 。Ye Chu'lian was...